Current Research
Whether evaluating a clinical or education program or conducting externally funded research abroad, KU Medical Center has a wide variety of research projects occurring internationally.
Infusing Research into Global Clinical and Educational Activities
Incorporating a research component into a global educational or clinical experience offers several benefits:
- assessing the impact on patient care or student learning
- providing training in research methods for students and international partners
- generating scholarly outputs such as abstracts or manuscripts
If you are planning an international educational or clinical activity and would like guidance on adding a research objective, please contact us using the Global Health Center Support Request Form.
Research 101 Blog
Read our blog for educational materials regarding key components of initiating global health research. Check back often, as new posts will be routinely added.
Featured Faculty Global Health Projects
HITSystem and CATSystem: Evaluating eHealth strategies to improve HIV and cancer care in Kenya
Dr. Sarah Finocchario-Kessler, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, KU School of Medicine
Helping Babies Breathe: Training providers on neonatal resuscitation in rural Ghana
Dr. Lisa Trujillo, Department of Respiratory Care and Diagnostic Science, KU School of Health Professions
Tobacco Use in US and Nigerian Populations
Dr. Babalola Faseru , Department of Population Health