U-M School of Nursing Dose of Discovery

Dr. Jeri Antilla, Dr. Amy Buckenmeyer, Dr. Linda DiClemente, and student researcher Madeline Carlin from the U-M School of Nursing explored how violence, stress, and unsafe conditions affect Black women who experience perinatal loss.Published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, October 2025.

Sumiyyah Zimami, Dr. Hala Darwish, and Dr. Deanna Marriott from the U-M School of Nursing found that caregivers who feel they have a choice to provide care and recognize dementia symptoms report more positive caregiving experiences.Published in the American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease & Other Dementias.

Dr. Julie Maslowsky, professor at the U-M School of Nursing, studied postpartum contraception use among over 5,000 teen mothers. She found that clinic and home visits significantly increased the use of effective birth control — especially IUDs and implants. The research also uncovered racial disparities and the impact of stress.Published in the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, October 2025

Dr. Florence Johnson examined how spousal caregiving for people with dementia affects mental health. In a study of over 2,000 caregivers, she found that increased caregiving hours were linked to more depressive symptoms. Among African American caregivers, symptoms actually decreased.Published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, October 2025.

Dr. Hala Darwish studied how exposure to natural environments like tree cover and green spaces affects brain health in older Mexican Americans. Her findings reveal a strong connection between greenery and better cognitive performance, especially in women, with implications for equity and urban planning.In press with the Journal of Aging and Health.

Dr. Marie-Anne Rosemberg, associate professor at the U-M School of Nursing, surveyed more than 500 hotel workers in Michigan to examine the toll of nonstandard work schedules. Her team found that long hours, night shifts, and unpaid overtime were linked to poor sleep, anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms.Published in the Western Journal of Nursing Research, October 2025.

What happens to dementia care when a hurricane hits? Dr. Sue Anne Bell, associate professor at the U-M School of Nursing, explores how natural disasters impact the use of psychotropic medications in older adults with dementia. Her team studied Medicare data from over 70,000 people affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Florence. Published in Innovation in Aging.

Dr. HaEun Lee, assistant professor at U-M School of Nursing, explores the role of refugee men in maternal and child health. Her team’s study in Uganda’s Nakivale Refugee Settlement revealed that shared decision-making between couples leads to better outcomes for mothers and babies. But men face major barriers to participating in care. Published in the Journal of Pregnancy, October 2025.

Chemotherapy can save lives, but for some patients, it causes lasting nerve pain known as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Dr. Robert Knoerl explored how a specific gene (CEP72) may increase this risk for young adults.Published in Oncology Nursing Forum, September 2025Credit: https://myumi.ch/e39jjRead the full article: https://myumi.ch/JP56x

What really goes through an ER doctor’s mind when every second counts? Dr. Milisa Manojlovich and her team used head-mounted cameras to study real-time diagnoses in emergency departments. The findings reveal that clinical decisions rely heavily on team dynamics, tools, and environment.Published in Academic Emergency Medicine, September 2025.