Onome Osokpo
Email Address: oosokpo@uic.eduCollege: Nursing
Title: Assistant Professor
Office: 845 S. Damen Ave. | 958 NURS, MC 802 | Chicago, IL 60612
Webpage: https://nursing.uic.edu/profiles/osokpo-onome/
Participating in the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Research Awards program: Yes
Research Interest:
Dr. Osokpo's program of research aims to reduce health disparities, advance health equity, and mitigate adverse social determinants of health, with a particular focus on improving self-care and transitions of care for structurally vulnerable adult populations.
He seeks to understand and address the multilevel barriers to health care—including sociocultural (e.g., language), economic, behavioral, and system (e.g., organizational)—that adversely impact the health and outcomes (e.g., ED visits and rehospitalizations) of structurally vulnerable adults living with chronic illnesses (e.g., heart failure).
Dr. Osokpo's long-term goal is to advance interventional science to improve healthcare and outcomes of individuals living with complex health and social needs in the US, as well as policies to implement and sustain effective interventions. Minimum time commitment in hours per week: 8 Qualifications of a Student:
I am looking for an enthusiastic undergraduate student to join my research team! This is a great opportunity for students interested in health‑related research and gaining hands‑on experience. Below are a few qualifications:
- A motivated and reliable undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- Well‑organized and detail‑oriented
- Majoring in or interested in Public Health, Sociology, Nursing, Medicine, or another health sciences–related field
This opportunity is ideal for a student seeking meaningful research experience and considering graduate or professional school. Brief Summary of what is expected from the student:
Some Familiarity Helpful, but Not Required
Literature Review
- Help conduct literature reviews to support research projects
- Summarize key findings and help identify gaps in the existing research
Data Collection
- Assist with surveys, interviews, and focus groups
- Participate in fieldwork, including participant recruitment and data collection
Data Management
- Help organize and maintain databases for qualitative and quantitative data
- Assist with data entry and basic data cleaning in preparation for analysis
Data Analysis
- Support data analysis using statistical software (e.g., SPSS)
- Work with the research team to interpret findings and summarize results
Reporting & Dissemination
- Help prepare reports and presentations to share research findings
- Assist with drafting sections of papers for potential academic publication
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