Research Opportunities

Get involved in research and professional presentations as a UL Lafayette health sciences student, through the Honors Program and college-wide research.

Research and presentation experience stands out on a resume and strengthens your application to graduate programs.

Present Your Work

Many health information management students deliver poster presentations at the Louisiana Health Information Management Association's annual conference. 

Learn about student organizations and professional associations

Health Informatics Research at LCHI

The Louisiana Center for Health Innovation (LCHI), part of UL Lafayette's Informatics Research Institute, uses data science to improve patient and community health outcomes. The center brings together faculty from computer science, health informatics, nursing, and other fields, and has partnered with the College of Nursing & Health Sciences on a Nursing & Health Sciences Informatics Boot Camp.

Explore the Louisiana Center for Health Innovation

Honors

Curious, motivated students can also challenge themselves further through the University Honors Program — a university-wide community open to qualifying students in any major, offering honors coursework, a capstone Honors Baccalaureate thesis, and dedicated scholarships.

See Honors admission requirements

College Research Opportunities

Nursing and health sciences students publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals and present at state and national conferences. Explore research opportunities open to students across the college.

Explore College of Nursing & Health Sciences Initiatives