Center for Nursing Research

About the CNR

The Center for Nursing Research (CNR) is dedicated to providing resources to support faculty and students to develop and advance nursing and interprofessional science.

CNR staff provide methodological and clinical research consultation to the School of Nursing faculty, students and staff. The Center is a repository for information on internal and external sources of funding, including guidelines and application forms. The Center also houses a research library and research instrument repository.

Goals

Expedite preparation of high quality grant proposals
Foster energy and interest in research
Support the creation of quality manuscripts and presentations on nursing research
Stimulate the development of a community of scholars/researchers
Increase the knowledge base of nursing
Establish a repository of research resources
Enhance research skills and productivity through multidisciplinary teams

Services

Statistical Analysis and Consultation
Assistance with grant proposal preparation
Editing of grant proposal documents
Grant Proposal Review through Expert Panel
Pilot/Preliminary Data Analysis
Poster Preparation

Literature Searches
End Note Bibliography Management
Designing data entry programs
Funding Searches
Manuscript Preparation
Editing of Manuscripts
Research Methods Library

Frequently Used Forms

Faculty and Staff

Yu-Ping Chang, PhD, RN, FGSA

Patricia H. and Richard E. Garman Endowed Professor
Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship
Associate Professor

101 C Wende Hall
Telephone: 716-829-2015
Email: yc73@buffalo.edu

In addition to her role as the Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship, Yu Ping Chang, PhD, RN, is an associate professor teaching courses that include Quantitative Research Methods and Data Management and Analysis with SPSS. Her areas of research include substance use and prescription medication use in older adults and caregiving and medication management for individuals with dementia.

Diane Dempsey, MS, CRA

CNR and SON Grant Manager

101 D Wende Hall
Phone: 716-829-3105
Email: ddempsey@buffalo.edu

As the manager of the CNR and SON grants, Dempsey manages the finances and the application process for grants in the School of Nursing. She also supervises the CNR staff, coordinates the work flow for the RAs of the CNR and oversees the smooth running of the office. Dempsey brings her expertise in grant administration and her years of experience with UB Sponsored Projects to her role in the CNR.

Steven Lamkin

Assistant to the Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship

101 B Wende Hall
Phone: 716-829-3972
Email: slamkin@buffalo.edu

Chin-Shang Li, PhD

Professor and Statistician

310 Wende Hall
Phone: 716-829-3344
Email: chinshan@buffalo.edu

Through the CNR, Chin-Shang Li provides consultations in developing sample size estimates and data analysis plans for grant applications, conceiving, overseeing and conducting analyses of existing datasets and participating in research dissemination through the development of publications and presentation.

Research Assistants

Samantha Auerbach

Samantha is a second-year PhD student in the School of Nursing. As a research assistant her role includes literature review, data management, grant and manuscript preparation, and assisting faculty with research projects. Samantha brings to her role experience as a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health & Women's Health and a clinical research coordinator.

Thomas Chacko

Tom is a PhD student in Counseling Psychology at University at Buffalo. Tom’s research interests include psychological well-being of aging veterans with special focus on post-trauma adaptations (PTSD & PTG), resilience, personality and mood disorders. His responsibilities at CNR includes literature reviews, data management and analyses, and assisting faculty with their research projects and grant submissions.

Chia-Hui (Kate) Chen

Kate is a fourth-year PhD student in the School of Nursing. Her research interest is end-of-life nursing care in the critical care settings. As a research assistant in CNR, her duties and responsibilities include literature reviews, materials preparation for grant submission and research coordination.

Misol Kwon

Misol is a third-year PhD student in the School of Nursing. Her research interests include sleep science, obstructive sleep apnea, smoking and electronic cigarettes. As a research assistant, her role includes literature and data management, processing, reviews, analysis and assisting faculty with their research projects.

Yanjun Zhou

Yanjun (Katherine) is a first year student in BS to PhD program. As a research assistant, her role includes literature review, data management, grant and manuscript preparation, and assisting faculty with research projects.