"The most beautiful experience we can have is the mysterious - the fundamental emotion which stands at the cradle of true art and true science."
Albert Einstein, Living Philosophies, 1931
The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is home to a unique array of research scientists and scholars, representing biological, biomedical, social, cognitive, clinical, environmental, and economic perspectives. Many of our tenure-track faculty members focus their work on Athens and the region; others have research programs in Africa, Asia, Europe, and South America. Representative work includes the genetic basis of obesity, hormonal responses to physiological stress, muscle biomechanics, exercise physiology, physical rehabilitation, auditory physiology, attention, memory, speech, and language, as well as architectural design, family studies, early child development, food and nutrition, consumer behavior, and health administration. While diverse, these various areas of study are motivated by a common goal—improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities. Total extramural funding for educational, clinical, and research programs in CHHS over the past five years was $15,258,944.
Mission
The mission of the Office of Research and Creative Activity in the College of Health and Human Services is to:
- Enhance research productivity and quality.
- Increase competitiveness for funding from external granting and contract agencies and internal sources at Ohio University.
- Increase internal and external funding through grants and contracts.
- Support the integration of education and research.
People
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Jennifer Horner, Ph.D., J.D. is available for consultation about your research-related projects, grant proposals, start-up funds, Research Challenge, etc, and welcomes your questions.
Telephone: (740) 597-1263
E-mail: hornerj@ohio.edu
Statistical Consultant
Alex Sergeev, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. facilitates scholarship in the College through advice, suggestions, ideas, direction, and examples. He has experience with various parametric and nonparametric statistical methods and software packages and with data analysis in a variety of disciplinary areas relevant to the College. Dr. Sergeev is an assistant professor in Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Public Health Sciences and Professions.
Telephone: (740) 593-0635
E-mail: sergeev@ohio.edu