{"id":90,"date":"2026-07-28T20:28:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T20:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/hmi\/?page_id=90"},"modified":"2026-08-11T14:42:59","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T14:42:59","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/hmi\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research &#038; Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785294303298{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 140px !important;background: #1D1D1D url(http:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/hmi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2026\/07\/bannerHMI-Research.jpg?id=162) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mb-4&#8243;][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1527858038636{padding-right: 80px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode mainHomeTitle\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #000000\">\n\t\t\t\tResearch &amp; Partnerships\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"evc-section-title evc-shortcode mainHomeSubtitle\" style=\"text-align: left\">\n\t<div class=\"evc-st-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"evc-st-title\" style=\"color: #ffffff\">\n\t\t\t\tSchool of Global Health Management and Informatics\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528478285673{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;background-color: #fecb2f !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528478351304{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1528478366376{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\t\t<nav class=\"sections-menu-wrapper\" aria-label=\"Page section navigation\" style=\"min-height: 60px;\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"navbar navbar-toggleable-md navbar-light bg-primary sections-menu\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"navbar-toggler collapsed ml-auto\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#sections-menu\" aria-controls=\"#sections-menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"navbar-toggler-text\">Skip to Section<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"navbar-toggler-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"navbar-collapse collapse\" id=\"sections-menu\" data-autoselect=\"true\" data-selector=\".auto-section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"nav navbar-nav\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/nav>\n\t[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;pb-5&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Innovative Education That Reaches Far Beyond the Classroom&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:32px|text_align:left|line_height:32px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]At <strong>UCF\u2019s School of Global Health Management and Informatics<\/strong>, we empower ambitious students to redefine the future of healthcare administration and informatics. By combining cutting-edge research, real-world applications, and interdisciplinary collaboration, our programs shape versatile leaders ready to make an impact in a rapidly changing industry.<\/p>\n<p>Learn from globally recognized faculty \u2014 top researchers and innovators with extensive professional experience \u2014 who will inspire and challenge you to reach your full potential.<\/p>\n<p>Situated in downtown Orlando, our location offers unparalleled access to Central Florida\u2019s largest hospital systems and healthcare organizations. Here, you\u2019ll gain hands-on experience through internships and partnerships with industry leaders, positioning yourself at the forefront of healthcare transformation.<\/p>\n<p>Take the next step toward becoming the healthcare and informatics leader you aspire to be. Your future starts here.\u00a0<a href=\"#research\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Learn more about our areas of research.<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;height0FIX&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1586698318761{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDJTJGc2VjdGlvbiUzRSUzQ3NlY3Rpb24lMjBpZCUzRCUyMnJlc2VhcmNoJTIyJTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJhdXRvLXNlY3Rpb24lMjIlMjBkYXRhLXNlY3Rpb24tbGluay10aXRsZSUzRCUyMlJlc2VhcmNoJTIwQXJlYXMlMjIlMjByb2xlJTNEJTIycmVnaW9uJTIyJTIwYXJpYS1sYWJlbCUzRCUyMlJlc2VhcmNoJTIwQXJlYXMlMjIlM0U=[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; parallax_speed_bg=&#8221;1.3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785271889241{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #F2F2F2 !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;pb-5 pt-3&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner rtl_reverse=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Research Areas&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:32px|text_align:left|line_height:32px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785270981998{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-underline&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner rtl_reverse=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Where Curiosity Meets Innovation&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:26px|text_align:left|line_height:26px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]From management to policy and informatics to population health, the School of Global Health Management and Informatics conducts research to uncover drivers behind the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare systems. Through partnerships with hospitals, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academics, and others, our faculty provides innovative solutions to improve the health and well-being of people around the world, and solve healthcare issues in the U.S. and abroad.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_tta_accordion color=&#8221;black&#8221; gap=&#8221;10&#8243; c_align=&#8221;left&#8221; c_position=&#8221;left&#8221; active_section=&#8221;0&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Global Health&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;global_health&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Our researchers are breaking new ground in understanding and addressing health issues that transcend national boundaries. From developing culturally competent healthcare leadership in diverse settings to analyzing health systems in conflict zones, our work is shaping the future of global health policy and practice.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Researchers&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left|line_height:20px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-underline&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785780188136{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maxWidthP&#8221;]<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap\"><div class=\"person-1 mb-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/person\/yara-asi\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"noDecoration\" title=\"Yara Asi\"><div class=\"listpersonGroup\"><div class=\"media-background-container listpersonG4-pic mx-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/hmi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/hs-YAsi.jpg\" alt=\"Yara Asi\" title=\"Yara Asi\" class=\"media-background object-fit-cover\"><\/div><div class=\"p-3\"><strong>Yara Asi<\/strong>, Ph.D.<span class=\"mt-2\" style=\"display:block;\">Assistant Professor<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785780193978{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maxWidthP&#8221;]<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap\"><div class=\"person-1 mb-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/person\/samuel-towne\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"noDecoration\" title=\"Samuel D. 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Towne<\/strong>, Ph.D., MPH, CPH, FAAHB<span class=\"mt-2\" style=\"display:block;\">Associate Professor<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785780200403{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785780207820{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Information Technology and Informatics&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1785271007604-a9f98e03-d7fd&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]We are pioneering the integration of cutting-edge technology into healthcare. 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Towne\"><div class=\"listpersonGroup\"><div class=\"media-background-container listpersonG4-pic mx-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/hmi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/hs-S-Towne.webp\" alt=\"Samuel D. Towne\" title=\"Samuel D. Towne\" class=\"media-background object-fit-cover\"><\/div><div class=\"p-3\"><strong>Samuel D. Towne<\/strong>, Ph.D., MPH, CPH, FAAHB<span class=\"mt-2\" style=\"display:block;\">Associate Professor<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785780207820{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Health Policy and Substance Abuse Disorder&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1785271069411-bc122666-a8c5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Our policy research is instrumental in shaping evidence-based healthcare reforms. From substance use disorder treatment policies to healthcare administration practices, our work directly informs decision-makers at local, national, and international levels.<\/p>\n<h3>Projects<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/hmi\/substance-use-policy-evaluation-and-research\/\">Substance Use Policy Evaluation and Research<\/a>\u00a0(SUPER)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Researchers&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:20px|text_align:left|line_height:20px&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:500%20bold%20regular%3A500%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;heading-underline&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1785780188136{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;maxWidthP&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"container\"><div class=\"d-flex flex-wrap\"><div class=\"person-1 mb-4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/person\/barbara-andraka-christou\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" class=\"noDecoration\" title=\"Barbara Andraka-Christou\"><div class=\"listpersonGroup\"><div class=\"media-background-container listpersonG4-pic mx-auto\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/healthprofessions.ucf.edu\/hmi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/hs-BAndrakaChristou.jpg\" alt=\"Barbara Andraka-Christou\" title=\"Barbara Andraka-Christou\" class=\"media-background object-fit-cover\"><\/div><div class=\"p-3\"><strong>Barbara Andraka-Christou<\/strong>, Ph.D., JD<span class=\"mt-2\" style=\"display:block;\">Associate Professor<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; 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Through collaborations with a range of organizations, including internship providers, research partners, community organizations, and government agencies, our faculty address pressing challenges and deliver evidence-based solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Our faculty researchers work alongside partners to use information and policy research to tackle complex healthcare issues. From preparing the next generation of leaders through hands-on internships to pioneering groundbreaking research, our partnerships help bridge the gap between academia and the real world.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re always looking to expand our network of collaborators. 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