Office of Nursing Research Expands Space, Presence

With a 10,000-square-foot renovation, the Office of Nursing Research has expanded its presence at the school, providing additional space for nursing research.

The research office has moved to the plaza level of the school’s location on 1520 Clifton Road. The new space features nine interview/exam rooms with phlebotomy capabilities, four research pods providing flexible workspace for research study staff, and a robust technological infrastructure to support research activities. The office will also accommodate a dedicated laboratory space and freezer farm to process and preserve research samples, adding to the space already used for this work in a nearby Emory building.

Opened in January, the space supports research teams studying cardiovascular health, gerontology, health equity, HIV/AIDS, stress biomarkers/ inflammation, and women’s health, among other areas.

“The new space supports cutting-edge biobehavioral research initiatives and scientific inquiry,” says Associate Dean for Research Drenna Waldrop, PhD. “We are thrilled to bring our research support operations into this area, which will no doubt foster collaboration and innovation and facilitate transformative discoveries. This new space is another example of the school’s commitment to research excellence.”

Cover photo: Office of Nursing Research staff member Rachel Nash (center) gives a tour of the new research space.