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.

Research Team

Dr. Seungchan Kim, Chair
Dr. Kenyta Ford, Co – Chair
Dr. Andrea McDonald, Co – Chair
Ms. Elayne McKinney, Administrative Support
Dr. Dwedor Ford, School of Public and Allied Health Member
Dr. Park Atatah, School of Public and Allied Health Member

PVAMU University

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

Nursing
Dr. Sharisse Hebert
Dr. Cindy Wallace

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

External

Baylor University
Dr. Jasmine Opusunju

Tufts University
Dr. Vanessa Nicholson

University of Houston
Dr. Xyanthine Parrilon

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Lorraine Reitzel

University of Texas School of Public Health
Dr. Kimberly Baker