Biomedical Sciences Medical Laboratory Sciences alumna, Sanya Kathuria, had great preparation and now works on the CTSI ICRE grant which is looking at mindfulness intervention in rotator cuff repair.

UWM is one of the nation’s top 146 research universities as recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

Fulfilling its research mission daily, the College of Health Professions and Sciences has one of the most robust scientific research operations at the university.

The faculty, staff and students’ work encompasses groundbreaking and pioneering investigations, including vital biomedical research, advances in movement sciences, ingenious rehabilitation research and development, innovative applied clinical technologies and novel disease prevention approaches.

Dr. Sandeep Gopalakrishnan, a professor in the School of Nursing, focuses his research on healing non-healing chronic wounds.
Dr. Sandeep Gopalakrishnan, a professor in the School of Nursing, focuses his research on healing non-healing chronic wounds.
Professor Jin Yang (right) works with a student in the Speech Acoustics & Development laboratory, which works to help people who struggle with speech-language-hearing impairments and the speech intelligibility for people who have difficulties with a second language.
Professor Jin Yang (right) works with a student in the Speech Acoustics & Development laboratory, which works to help people who struggle with speech-language-hearing impairments and the speech intelligibility for people who have difficulties with a second language.
Local to Global Health at UWM offers many opportunities in research, practice and education that places priority on achieving health equity across the world, from Milwaukee to Malawi.
Local to Global Community Health at UWM offers many opportunities in research, practice and education that place priority on achieving health equity across the world, from Milwaukee to Malawi.
Dr. Jennifer A. Doll, in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, is searching for life-saving solutions for persons with cancer. Through her research in the Prostate Cancer Laboratory, Dr. Doll is investigating the connection between obesity and cancer progression in order to find new treatment options.
Dr. Jennifer A. Doll, in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, is searching for lifesaving solutions for people with cancer. Through her research in the Prostate Cancer Laboratory, Dr. Doll is investigating the connection between obesity and cancer progression in order to find new treatment options.
Acute and Critical Care research at UWM School of Nursing focuses on improving patient and family outcomes for those with illness and/or trauma within various health care settings.
Acute and critical care research at UWM School of Nursing focuses on improving patient and family outcomes for those with illness and/or trauma within various health care settings.
Occupational Therapy, Science and Technology Professor Roger O. Smith (right) works with students on the two HESTIA apps that will provide an in-depth, multifaceted assessment to identify problems in home environments. Each employ artificial intelligence that supplies missing information, compares modifications and integrates the data into a readable report.
Occupational Therapy, Science and Technology Professor Roger O. Smith works with students on the two HESTIA apps that will provide an in-depth, multifaceted assessment to identify problems in home environments. Each employs artificial intelligence that supplies missing information, compares modifications and integrates the data into a readable report.
UWM encourages the creation of knowledge, cutting edge applications and applied research. “It’s a symbiotic relationship that we have between the lab, the classroom and community engagement,” Athletic Training and Certified Mental Performance Consultant Professor Barbara Meyer said. “We can create research in the lab that automatically helps the work we do with sport organizations, coaches and teams.”
UWM encourages the creation of knowledge, cutting edge applications and applied research. “It’s a symbiotic relationship that we have between the lab, the classroom and community engagement,” Athletic Training and Certified Mental Performance Consultant Professor Barbara Meyer said. “We can create research in the lab that automatically helps the work we do with sport organizations, coaches and teams.”
The Maternal Infant Outcomes research group aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes​ for happy healthy families through interdisciplinary science with the goal to apply research, clinical expertise, and technology to benefit healthcare providers to improve care for families in the region.
The Maternal Infant Outcomes research group aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes​ for happy, healthy families through interdisciplinary science with the goal to apply research, clinical expertise and technology to benefit health care providers to improve care for families in the region.

Innovative Research

The College of Health Professions & Sciences is doing exciting research that is making a difference in the lives of people in Wisconsin and the world.

Work is being done by our faculty, staff and students in the areas of acute and critical care, biomedical technologies, disability and rehabilitation, geriatric health, health and wellness across the lifespan, health care delivery and development, local to global health, maternal infant outcomes, pathogenesis and self-management.


Many of our faculty, staff and students work in research and instructional laboratories and with research centers. Their work encompasses vital research in the areas of Lyme disease, macular degeneration, prostate cancer, health care information systems, obesity and nutrition, molecular signaling mechanisms in disease, antibiotic resistance and alternative antimicrobial treatments.

Research collaboration is key to advancing nursing science. Research groups, focused across the lifespan, work alongside students to achieve success locally and globally,

The School of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology faculty, staff and students are investigating areas such as injury prevention and rehabilitation, motor development, pain physiology and aging, voice and speech disorders, accessible design, applied sport psychology and ergonomics.