Cancer, Survivorship, & Symptom Science Abene J, Deng J. Evaluating the role of dietary interventions in reducing chemotherapy toxicities in cancer patients: a systematic review. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. 2025 Mar 22:1–20. DOI: 10.1007/s11764-025-01777-6 (SpringerLink) Killela M, Turner CA, Chevrier…
Hillman Scholar alumna Dr. Gill Adynski (UNC–Chapel Hill ’23), Health Policy Analyst at the International Council of Nurses (ICN), represented nursing leadership on the global stage during the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York City. In…
The Hillman Scholars in Nursing Innovation gathered in Washington, DC, on June 27–28, 2025, for the program’s Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators. Hosted at the Washington Hilton, this year’s…
Hillman Scholar in Nursing Innovation, Alyssa A. Portes, BSN, RN (UNC-Chapel Hill '27), attended the National Association of Hispanic Nurses National Conference with a travel award from the National Program Office. What follows is her personal reflection on the experience.
Alzheimer’s disease remains a pressing public health concern, ranking as the fifth leading cause of death among individuals aged 65 and older in 2021. For the growing population of older adults living with dementia, achieving quality of life at the…
Much research has highlighted the dynamic, biologically specific nature of human milk and the unmatched benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and child. A growing body of research also shows that – like most any health behavior – establishing and…
This summer, I attended the 2024 Implementation Science Institute hosted by the Penn Implementation Science Center (PISCE) and Master of Science in Health Policy research (MSHP) at the University of Pennsylvania. The institute was led by PISCE’s Executive Director, Dr…
Hillman Scholars continue to push the boundaries of nursing and healthcare through a diverse array of scholarly contributions. Their recent works address critical topics such as breastfeeding systems, global health, emotional regulation in children, and the implementation of innovative clinical…
Dr. Laura Sinko, a Hillman Scholar alumna from the University of Michigan ('19), is spearheading two groundbreaking research projects aimed at enhancing healing-centered outcomes for survivors of sexual harm and gender-based violence (GBV). The first project, funded by the Patient-Centered…
The purpose of this study, funded by an AERO grant, was to uncover how bedside PICU nurses identify, assess, and respond to suffering among children nearing end-of-life and their families. We conducted qualitative focus groups with 19 PICU nurse participants…