Three faculty members from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene recently earned recognition for their groundbreaking research at the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Center for Nursing symposium. Their work is making waves in health care innovation in Hawaiʻi and beyond.
Assistant Professor Samia Valeria Ozorio Dutra received the Emerging Nurse Scientist Award. Her research dives into how our gut microbiome affects mental health, using artificial intelligence to spot depression risks in medical records. Additionally, she investigates how various factors, including biological and social influences, shape mental resilience. Notably, she has also engaged with communities impacted by the Maui wildfires.
Associate Professor Molly Altman was honored with the Exemplary Nurse Scientist Award. Her extensive research on reproductive health disparities has led to over 16 major studies and $2 million in funding. With 50 peer-reviewed publications, her work has had a significant impact on clinical practices and health policy, aiming to reduce bias and improve access to care on a national level.
Gary Glauberman, Associate Professor and Chair of the Nursing Department, received the inaugural Hawaiʻi Impact Award. His research in environmental and population health focuses on public health emergency preparedness. He has developed a digital tool to aid families in emergency planning, bridging gaps between knowledge and action. With over 26 publications to his name, Glauberman emphasizes research that directly benefits local communities.
Interestingly, a recent survey showed that 70% of Americans feel that mental health research like Dutra’s is crucial in today’s world. This highlights the growing importance of addressing mental health through innovative means, such as technology and community engagement.
As nurse scientists continue to push boundaries in their fields, their work not only uplifts healthcare practices but also fosters deeper connections within communities, paving the way for better health outcomes for all.
Read more on the SONDH website.
Source link
uh manoa nursing,nursing faculty,hawaii nursing symposium,university of hawaii nursing,nursing awards,healthcare education hawaii,nursing leadership,school of nursing and dental hygiene,hawaii state center for nursing,gary glauberman,molly altman,samia valeria ozorio dutra,faculty recognition,nursing,uh manoa
