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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February 17, 2026

College leads Ohio and Big Ten in federal research support

New rankings measuring National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant funding among schools of nursing nationwide show that The Ohio State University College of Nursing has risen to No. 6 in the nation and No. 1 among Ohio schools of nursing for fiscal year 2025, reinforcing its position as a national leader in nursing research.

February 05, 2026

Discover 5 reasons why becoming a nursing educator may be the next step in your career and how to make it a reality.

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