Barbara A. Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN, ACRN

Biography

Barbara Swanson, PhD, RN, FAAN is a Professor and Director of the PhD Program in Nursing Science at Rush University. She conducts research to test the effects of marine oils to favorably modulate parameters of inflammation and immune senescence in persons with HIV/AIDS. Dr. Swanson has published over 80 articles and book chapters, and serves on several journal editorial boards.

Honors and Activities

Induction into the American Academy of Nursing, 2011
Roxane HIV Pain & Symptom Management Fellowship, 1996

Publications

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Grants

Recent Funded Research

National Science Foundation
2031762
Co-Investigator
2020 - 2021
RAPID: Molecular underpinnings that define volatile compound signature of the lung

Rush College of Nursing Faculty Pilot Grant
Principal Investigator
2019 - 2020
Validation of Digital Photography to Measure Dietary Supplement Adherence

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Education

Research Areas