Berkley School of Nursing
Berkley School of Nursing
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Research

The Berkley School of Nursing’s research and scholarly endeavors help promote health equity and improve the health of communities locally in the D.C. metro area and across the country.

Student Research

Throughout their time at the Berkley School of Nursing, students experience a curriculum that emphasizes research and scholarship.

Students at all academic levels have opportunities to pursue research projects. They may assist faculty members with their research, conduct research of their own, present their findings, and publish their scholarship.

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Faculty Research

Nursing faculty contributes to the school’s scholarly production each year through publications in journals and books.

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Research News Stories & Releases

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Christina Marea and Ebony Marcelle headshots side by side

News Story

Hillman Innovations in Care Grant Awarded to Georgetown Nursing Faculty

The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation, a philanthropy dedicated to advancing health equity and improving the health and health care of marginalized populations, has awarded Christina Marea, PhD, MA, MSN, FACNM, and Ebony Marcelle, DNP, CNM, MS, FACNM, a Hillman Innovation in Care award.

January 14, 2026

Kenyatta Hazlewood speaks with a fellow PhD student and her father at the program's opening reception

News Story

To Take the Pulse of Violent Trauma, Nurse Transfers from the Trauma Bay to the Classroom

This fall, Kenyatta Hazlewood (G’28) began her PhD in nursing to deepen her commitment to trauma prevention and intervention efforts and advance health equity through research. Her start was facilitated by the Patrick Healy Graduate Fellowship, a merit-based program that supports students who may not otherwise be able to pursue a PhD.

December 9, 2025

More than two dozen DNP students presented their scholarly work at an event in Copley Hall in March.

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DNP Students Present Doctoral Scholarly Projects

The School of Nursing’s tenth annual doctoral scholars showcase featured two dozen defense presentations conducted by students from the school’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.

April 17, 2025