Taura L. Barr

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Taura Barr Portrait
First Name
Taura
Last Name
Barr
Credentials
PhD, RN, FAHA
Associate Clinical Professor

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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August 22, 2025

Jen Huynh, RN, didn’t know exactly what she wanted to do for a career when she entered college, so she took a meandering path through various healthcare and science majors instead of settling on one thing right away. For Huynh, that turned out to be an excellent move. Now she’s in the Graduate Entry Master of Science in Nursing program at The Ohio State University and excited about her future in nursing.

July 22, 2025

New national and international recognition for our faculty, alumni and students highlight impact in research and healthcare

Over the past three months, several members of The Ohio State University College of Nursing community have received honors that spotlight their achievements and impact across nursing and healthcare, including:

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