Research Collaborative

At Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU), innovation knows no boundaries. It is with immense pride and excitement that we announce a groundbreaking collaborative research initiative within the School of Public and Allied Health. Driven by a shared vision, this collaboration brings together the expertise of health professionals, biologists, allied health professionals, and engineers to explore interdisciplinary solutions for some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. Led by Dr. Seungchan. Kim, the esteemed Executive Professor from the College of Engineering at PVAMU, and a team of expert researchers from the school and other disciplines, this initiative aims to harness the power of technological innovation in advancing health outcomes.

Imagine wearable technology designed with insights from health experts to monitor and improve patient well-being or engineering solutions for public health infrastructures. This collaborative venture will delve into areas such as biomedical engineering, health informatics, and environmental health engineering, just to name a few.

In bridging the gap between health and technology, we are not only expanding the horizons of research at PVAMU but also training the next generation of students to think beyond silos, fostering a holistic approach to problem-solving.

Stay tuned for updates, events, and opportunities to be part of this transformative journey. Together, we’re engineering a healthier future.

Dr. Seungchan Kim, Chair
Dr. Stella Smith, Assistant Chair
Ms. Elayne McKinney, Administrative Support

Agriculture
Dr. Laura Carson

Arts & Sciences
Dr. Gloria Regisford

Education
Dr. Jerrel Moore
Dr. Beverly Sande
Dr. Stelle Smith

Engineering
Dr. Seungchan Kim
Dr. Lijun Qian

Juvenile Justice
Dr. Camille Gibson

Nursing
Dr. Ruby Benjamin-Garner
Dr. Sharisse Hebert
Ms. Cindy Wallace

Public & Allied Health
Dr. Park Atatah
Dr. Angela Branch-Vital
Dr. Dwedor Ford
Dr. Kenyta Ford
Dr. Andrea McDonald

Undergraduate Medical Academy
Dr. Max Winshell Fontus
Dr. Naznin Sultana

Baylor University
Dr. Jasmine Opusunju
Clinical Assistant Professor
Social and Behavioral Health Director of the MPH Online program in the Department of Public Health

Texas A&M University
Dr. Meera Alagaraja
Educational Administration and Human Resource Development

Tufts University
Dr. Vanessa Nicholson-Robinson
Assistant Professor
Public Health and Community Medicine

University of Houston
Dr. Xyanthine Parillon
Lead Faculty Lecturer – Physiology, Anatomy; Immunology Laboratory

University of Texas Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Lorna H. McNeill
Professor and Chair, in the Department of Health Disparities

University of Texas School of Public Health
Dr. Kimberly Baker
Assistant Dean and Practice, Assistant Professor
Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences

Yale School of Public Health
Dr. LaDrea Ingram
Senior Health Service Researcher