Taura L. Barr

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Taura Barr Portrait
First Name
Taura
Last Name
Barr
Credentials
PhD, RN, FAHA
Associate Professor
Innovation Fellowship Director

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.

News

February 10, 2025

Finding suggests need for education about tech's reliability

The use of fertility-tracking technology increased in some states after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade despite warnings that reproduction-related data might not be secure, a new study has found.

January 24, 2025

Partnership with local STEM academy focuses on student social-emotional learning needs

The vibrant colors and inspirational messages adorning the walls of the Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women, Children and Youth at The Ohio State University College of Nursing originated from the minds, hearts and talents of students at Linden-McKinley STEM Academy in Columbus as part of a partnership through the college’s involvement in the school’s “Be The One” program.