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Research Office
College of Health Research Office
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.
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Program
Starting in Fall 2024 we are offering a new nine-month Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Program co-hosted by the College of Health and the Oregon State University Office of Research Integrity. Details at RCR Training Schedule.
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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
Undergraduate student Kate Metcalf engages in interdisciplinary research on human-robot interaction within skilled nursing facilities, aiming to enhance resident well-being through socially assistive robotics.
Annika Jacobson conducts biomechanics research on shoulder proprioception, aiming to apply findings to athletic injury prevention.
College of Health research shows patients receiving home health care are more likely to use hospice care later, improving end-of-life experiences for 2M+ Medicare recipients.
Nutrition student Cedar Kvist examines the impact of the Breakfast After the Bell program on elementary school attendance, aiming to enhance child health and educational outcomes through research.
Nutrition undergraduate researcher Louisa Vu enhances digestive health research by creating a standard operating procedure for the SHIME model, supporting future studies in the Dallas Lab.
Undergraduate researcher Allison Nofziger investigates the correlation between adverse childhood experiences and preschoolers’ problem behaviors, contributing to the Interplay study’s findings.