The research projects in the department of emergency medicine reflect the diverse interests of our Faculty and Research Scientists. These interests are then integrated into central themes in order to promote highly productive interactions within our department, as well as with outside departments and institutions. All of our research is designed to serve the current and future needs of our patients. We welcome medical students and residents to participate in our department's research enterprise.

Research Projects

Azeem Ahmed, MD

• Research in the AirCare Environment

Christopher Buresh, MD

• ATV-related Injury and Prevention
• Traumatic Brain Injury

Gerene Denning, PhD

• Delta Opioids in Extreme Metabolic Stress

Mark Graber, MD

• Improving communication between patients and ED staff to increase satisfaction and compliance
• On-Demand Emergency Education

Hans House, MD

• Using Video Games to Improve Procedure Skills

Charles Jennissen, MD

• Research in EMS for Children

Andy Nugent, MD

• Suicide Prevention through Emergency Department

Michael Takacs

• Scheduling Classes and Alcohol-Related Emergencies (SCARE)