Matthias to lead research growth at the College of Nursing

The College of Nursing is proud to welcome Marianne S. Matthias, PhD, as its new Associate Dean of Research (ADR). A nationally recognized investigator in the fields of pain management, health communication and patient-centered care, Matthias brings a wealth of experience, deep curiosity and a collaborative spirit to her new leadership role.

Matthias currently leads a $3.7 million National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded clinical trial focused on improving chronic pain outcomes for Black patients who also experience depression. Her project, Equity Using Interventions to Improve Pain and Depression (EQUIPD), is part of the HEAL (Helping to End Addiction Long-Term) Initiative. 

"I came to the U of A because it has robust programs in the health sciences, with numerous researchers across many colleges working together on innovative, collaborative, and meaningful projects, especially in the College of Nursing," explains Matthias. "As the ADR, I am eager to support the ongoing growth of the college’s robust nursing research enterprise by providing leadership, mentorship, and collaboration to our outstanding faculty. The College of Nursing is perfectly positioned to make significant contributions to the university’s research mission and to foster new collaborations that help advance health care science."

Read more about Matthias on the College of Nursing's news webpage.