HPD Research Day | February 16, 2018

Message from the founder of HPD Research Day, Dr. Fred Lippman Today is indeed a proud day for Nova Southeastern University’s Health Professions Division (NSU- HPD), because it marks the sixth important milestone in our evolution as a collaborative multidisciplinary and clinical research venue. In the 10 years since the inaugural HPD Research Day, NSU has continued to expand and develop into a fine example of what dedicated researchers can accomplish when given the support and encouragement of their institution. Thanks to the proactive nature of Dr. Patrick Hardigan, who chairs the HPD Research Committee, the committee agreed it would be an excellent opportunity to create a showcase for student and faculty involvement in what NSU traditionally calls scholarly activity, much of which is actually research. Interestingly, many people view research as working in a laboratory and using test tubes and specialty equipment when the fact is research extends far beyond that restrictive definition. Our multidisciplinary researchers do some of the finest statistical and clinical research that can be found in the nation. This research is being conducted in an applied research lab using sophisticated research methodology and advanced statistical analysis techniques. Before I continue, I would like to thank and acknowledge the HPD Research Day Committee members who have been working so diligently to ensure the project’s success. They are Dr. Alison Bested, Dr. Stefanie Carter, Dr. Debra Dixon, Dr. Peter Gannett, Dr. Cristina Garcia-Godoy, Dr. Vanessa Johnson, Dr. Harvey Mayrovitz, and Dr. Julie Rodman. Research Day allows our talented students to be present at one place at the same time so they can participate in and view various poster presentations as well as attend multiple discussion groups. This project has proven to be a truly time-consuming undertaking, so I commend the wonderful commitment of our deans and various program leaders who have allowed us to move forward with this multidisciplinary interchange in the area of research and scholarly activity. Although it’s impossible to predict the outcomes that will be realized in the weeks and months following Research Day, I have no doubt our students will be vastly enriched by the experience. I believe they will come away with a realization of the importance of research in the formative accumulation of knowledge individuals go through regardless of what HPD program they’re participating in here at NSU. I’m proud to say we’ve come a long way in a relatively short period of time. We now have multiple numbers of well-known and respected academic researchers in our institution that encompass the health professions spectrum, the Center for Collaborative Research is Florida’s largest wet research laboratory, and the addition of the College of Allopathic Medicine will continue NSU’s tradition of excellence in health care education. Now that we’ve demonstrated our capabilities and showcased our acumen and research prowess, it’s become apparent that we’re viewed from a more-esteemed perspective than ever before. Thank you for your participation. Sincerely, Fred Lippman, R.Ph., Ed.D. Interim Executive Vice President / Chief Operating Officer