Taura L. Barr
Dr. Taura L. Barr is an internationally recognized nurse scientist, coach and herbalist with expertise in innovation, entrepreneurship and integrative neuroimmunology. As an associate professor and director of the Innovation Fellowship at the College of Nursing, she teaches, mentors and inspires others to foster creativity and build cultures of innovation. With over 20 years of nursing experience, Dr. Barr combines her scientific research, education and functional herbalism practice to help individuals enhance their well-being while advancing innovative healthcare solutions. Her work bridges science and holistic care, focusing on integrative neuroimmunology and clinical innovations to improve overall health outcomes. Dr. Barr plans to expand her integrative neuroimmunology integrative health practice to launch new clinical trials and develop programs that nurture holistic well-being and empower individuals to think creatively and embrace innovation.
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Hyeryeong Lee, a first-year PhD student from South Korea, previously worked in a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), caring for critically ill children.
The children and nurses in the PICU inspired her. “One particularly memorable moment was when a child who had been hospitalized in the PICU for a long time stopped by the PICU to say hello to us in good health after being discharged. The moment truly supported the impact of our work and brought me joy,” Lee said.
Research aims to identify interventions for young breast cancer survivors