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.
Faculty Research
Nursing faculty contributes to the school’s scholarly production each year through publications in journals and books.
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Youth-Designed ‘Blue-Green’ Spaces Boost Resilience and Mental Wellness for Appalachian Adolescents
Adolescents in rural Appalachian communities face disproportionate mental health risks and geographic isolation, but new research from Georgetown University’s Berkley School of Nursing suggests that youth-led environmental design can foster a unique form of “Situated Strength.”
June 15, 2026
News Story
Georgetown Nursing Faculty Publish National Review on Outcomes of Midwife-Led Care
A comprehensive review of U.S. research led by Berkley School of Nursing faculty finds that care delivered by certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives is consistently associated with lower intervention rates, improved birth outcomes, and high patient satisfaction compared to traditional physician care.
March 24, 2026
News Story
Ulf G. Bronas, PhD, Named Inaugural Associate Dean for Research at Berkley School of Nursing
The Berkley School of Nursing has named Ulf G. Bronas, PhD, ATC, FSVM, FAHA, as its inaugural associate dean for research. The newly created position reflects the school’s strategic commitment to advancing high-impact research, strengthening scholarly productivity, and elevating national and international visibility.
February 27, 2026