RESEARCH STRATEGIC PLAN
The new osteopathic college is being developed as part of a larger university that has an established research presence and program. An interdisciplinary task force was formed to understand the research strengths and challenges faced at UNC and to beter align research planning for the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) within the university framework and the current research arm of our premier clinical partner. Their insight was used to create a foundational research strategic plan for the COM. This strategic planning process can also be used to provide insight for the strategic planning currently underway at the UNC Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Members of the planning team are listed below, along with their affiliation and area of research focus.
Research Strategic Planning Committee
Jeri Lyons, PhD
Neuroscience
AVP Research, Dean Graduate School
Darcy Copeland, PhD, RN
Clinical and Educational
School of Nursing
Michaela Romero, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C
Quality Improvement
School of Nursing
Michael Aldridge, PhD, RN, CNE
Nursing/medical education and assessment
Associate Director School of Nursing
Nicholas Pullen, PhD
Immunology, Translational, Immunology/medical education
CNHS/Biological Sciences
Reid Hayward, PhD
Clinical
Director UNCCRI
Yuyan Han, PhD
Hepatology
CNHS/Biological Sciences
Michael Kimball, PhD
Wellness and Mindfulness
CHSS/Anthropology
Aaron Apawu, PhD
Neuroscience
CNHS/Chemistry
Liz Gilbert, EdD
Population Health
Colorado School Public Health
Heather Helm, PhD
Behavioral Health
Chair, Applied Psychology and Counselor Education
Pam Thompson, DNP
Clinical Trials
Banner Health System
Robert Flynn, PhD
Clinical Trials
Banner Health System
Whitney Duncan, PhD
Immigrant health
HCSS/Anthropology
Angela Mills, MD
Clinical research/GME
CMO, NCMC
