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Research
Office of Research
College of Health
Advancing science, making discoveries and engaging communities to promote lifelong health and well-being
Through our research, we contribute to a holistic understanding of the health of individuals and populations, foster innovation and create feasible approaches to address complex health challenges.
Outstanding research faculty and students work collaboratively to study individuals across the life course, examine the impact of social determinants on health, address health equity and disparities, conduct basic and applied research, and translate public health programs to real world settings.
We offer seminars and colloquia to share new research and ignite collaborations, and support four college research centers to foster transdisciplinary research, engage students and translate research to practice.
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Cultivating interdisciplinary research
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Research opportunities for students
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COH Office of Research
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Research contact
S. Marie Harvey
Associate Dean for Research
Distinguished Professor of Public Health
Contact info and profile page
Research stories and news
Oregon State dog-training program helps increase physical activity among kids with disabilities
Children in the experimental group increased their moderate to vigorous physical activity by 17 minutes per day
Home health care linked to increased hospice use
Findings suggest that early home health care may facilitate access to hospice care, resulting in greater comfort and support for individuals facing end-of-life decisions; highlighting the crucial role home health care plays in improving the end-of-life experience for older adults and their families.
Study sheds light on links between cognitive and motor skill development in children with autism
College of Health researchers highlight the ways motor skills and cognitive skills develop in connection with each other in young children with autism.
Doctoral researcher develops an AI-powered tool to asses workplace injuries
Existing workplace injury assessment tools didn’t meet her needs. So, she’s creating one that does.
Veterans’ PTSD symptoms are affected by factors like service appraisal, social support
Oregon State study finds veterans’ personal views of combat experiences and the support they get upon returning home are stronger predictors of PTSD symptoms than the specific conflict in which they served.
College students in minoritized groups feel less confident about peer support in event of sexual assault
Researchers say the results indicate a need for colleges and universities to take a more intersectional approach in their efforts to provide safe environments for victims of sexual violence.