Dr. Jessica Rainbow Named Director of Clinical Research Partnerships in UArizona Nursing

Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Rainbow for being named Director of Clinical Research Partnerships in the University of Arizona College of Nursing!

As the Director of Clinical Research Partnerships, Dr. Rainbow will work with Dr. Judith Gordon and Dr. Nancy Johnson to develop and enhance research partnerships with community healthcare organizations. Dr. Rainbow will also assist in the development of agreements, policies, and procedures for maximizing clinical research partnerships. We are excited to have Dr. Rainbow recognized for her work to build research relationships with our clinical partners!

We caught up with Dr. Rainbow to hear a few of her thoughts on her new position:

What is the importance of developing research partnerships with community healthcare organizations?

Our goal in continuing to develop research partnerships with community healthcare organizations in Southern Arizona is that we can work together to create research proposals, conduct studies, and disseminate results in a way that is beneficial to healthcare systems and those they serve, and advances science. When we develop strong relationships, we can listen to our partners’ needs and priorities and develop studies that align with those while also having established relationships, streamlined processes, and research sites for faculty working on proposals.

How do you feel about this new responsibility?

I am really excited about this new responsibility. I have served as the faculty representative on the PIRC committee that seeks to strengthen the relationship between the CON and Banner Nursing, and I hope that we can continue building that relationship and develop new relationships in this role. I have seen developing new relationships and strengthening existing relationships with community healthcare organizations as a need in our college for a few years, and I’m looking forward to contributing in this area. Developing and advancing relationships with community healthcare organizations will take time, but I’m looking forward to building these relationships and overcoming challenges along the way.

What are your hopes for the College’s future with these kinds of partnerships?

I am really excited about this new responsibility. As the faculty representative on the PIRC committee that seeks to strengthen the relationship between the CON and Banner Nursing, I plan to continue fostering that bond. I also hope to develop new relationships in this role. Developing new relationships and strengthening existing relationships with community healthcare organizations is an important need in our college, and I’m looking forward to contributing to its growth. Developing and advancing relationships with community healthcare organizations will take time, but I’m looking forward to overcoming challenges along the way