School of Medicine Research

Conducting Life-Enhancing Research to Advance Medicine

At Creighton, students and faculty conduct research that saves lives, contributes to the betterment of society and brings new discoveries to the world. Faculty and staff stimulate critical and creative thinking in students while providing ethical perspectives.

How We’re Engaging Students in Research

At the Creighton University School of Medicine, we endeavor to create a culture of inquiry, to improve health by asking relevant research questions and pursuing those answers. Research mentors are available in many fields of research in the School of Medicine. 

Student and faculty engaged in medicine research
Medicine researchers in the lab

Research and Mentorship

“Mentorship comes in many forms throughout our careers, and I advise our students that everyone they encounter ... is someone they can learn something from,” says Andrew Siref, MD, assistant professor of pathology and mentor in the School of Medicine. “Seeing our students gain the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to step into patient-care roles is very rewarding.”

“Dr. Siref has helped me discern my career choice through teaching, advising and guiding me through research projects,” says third-year medical student Peter Halloran. “It is a nice feeling knowing someone is looking out for you and wants to see you succeed.”

Clinical Research and Basic Research

Med student in clinical research setting

Clinical Research

Within the Department of Clinical Research and Public Health, the Clinical Research Office has resources for all clinical research needs related to faculty- and student-led research from start to finish. Students will be guided through the writing and statistical process, complete the Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission, work step-by-step through the initiation process and provide study management and record-keeping.
Female medical student conducting basic research

Basic Science Research

Creighton’s distinguished faculty and their research at the forefronts of their respective fields. Our Basic Science departments — Biomedical Sciences, Medical Microbiology and Immunology and Pharmacology & Neurosciences — make discoveries in many fields including anti-bacterial resistance, autism, cancer, hearing restoration, prion research, tick-borne diseases and neurological disorders.

Propelling Creighton Into the Future of Medicine

Creighton provides research support to our community of researchers.

Through our research, Creighton is paving the way for the next generation of medicine. The School of Medicine is an international leader in hereditary cancer and osteoporosis and home to outstanding research programs in infectious disease, cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, nutrition and metabolism.

Leadership

Brianna Conyers

Brianna Conyers

Jeffrey Curtis

Jeffrey M. Curtis, MD, MPH, FAAFP

Daniel Gridley

Daniel G. Gridley, MD

Laura Hansen

Laura A. Hansen, PhD

Maureen Tierney

Maureen R. Tierney, MD, MS

Ryan Walters

Ryan W. Walters, PhD

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