Researchers to Watch
AHRQ supports a range of grants to improve the quality, effectiveness, accessibility and cost-effectiveness of healthcare. The agency’s Researchers to Watch series features first-time grantees who are using novel research approaches or exploring emerging healthcare issues. Their work carries the potential for future impact on patient outcomes, healthcare policy or clinical practice.
Ensuring Adequate Nurse Staffing in a Public Health Emergency
Karen Blanchette Lasater, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN
Associate Professor of Nursing
University of Pennsylvania
“It became remarkably apparent to me how critical nurses were in the delivery of patient care.” More >>
Identifying and Disseminating Best Practices To Treat Long COVID
Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center
“AHRQ really wants to get at this… This really aligns with what we’re trying to achieve.” More >>
Maximizing Safety, Value, and Patient Preferences for Treating Chest Pain
Simon A. Mahler, M.D.
Professor and Vice chair of Research
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Department of Emergency Medicine
“We need to attend to… patients in a way that is both safe and patient-centered.” More >>
Improving Guidelines for Nursing Home-Associated Viral Respiratory Infections
Amy Vogelsmeier, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN.
Associate Professor
Sinclair School of Nursing
University of Missouri–Colombia
“AHRQ as a funding agency has provided an important opportunity for us to positively influence nursing home care, which is critical given the negative impact of COVID-19...” More >>
Using Artificial Intelligence To Improve Breast Cancer Screening and Enhance Workflow
William Hsu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Radiological Sciences
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
"AHRQ funding is critical in allowing us to harness maturing artificial intelligence technology, deploy it clinically in a unique and innovative way, and solve an impactful problem in breast cancer screening." More >>
Using Patient Input to Improve Diagnostic Safety
Sigall K Bell, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,
Harvard Medical School
“AHRQ is helping to pioneer a novel 360-degree approach to diagnostic error prevention by bringing patients and families directly into the discussion, so we can more effectively recognize their unique knowledge, and better detect, track, and address the kinds of diagnostic breakdowns they’re experiencing.” More >>
