Hala J Darwish
School of Nursing
400 North Ingalls
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
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About
Dr. Hala Darwish is a researcher in the fields of nursing science and cognitive neuroscience. Her research focuses on cognitive impairment and rehabilitation in neurocognitive disorders, such as traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. She is proficient in basic science, translational, and clinical research. She has ongoing research projects investigating vitamin D, cognitive function, and cognitive fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis. She is proficient in both basic science and clinical research. She received NIH training and individual research grants and has presented her work at national and international forums. Dr. Darwish is a member of the Nursing Honor Society - Sigma Theta Tau and a fellow of the American Academy of the Nursing and other international and national professional organizations. She has authored several research papers about the topic.
Qualifications
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Post-doctorate fellowshipUniversity of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, United States
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PhDUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, United States
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MSNUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, United States
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Teaching Diploma- Special EducationAmerican University of Beirut, Lebanon
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BSNAmerican University of Beirut, Lebanon
Center Memberships
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Center MemberEisenberg Family Depression Center
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Center MemberAI and Digital Health Innovation
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Center MemberCenter for Global Health Equity
Research Overview
1. Cognitive Function
2. Cognitive Rehabilitation
3. Neurocognitive disorders: Traumatic Brain Injury, Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease
4. Mental Health
5. Health disparities
Recent Publications
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Darwish H. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 2025 Dec 31; 64 (1): 4 - 6.Journal ArticleOur Environments: Reclaiming Nature in Psychiatric–Mental Health Nursing
DOI:10.3928/02793695-20251208-01 -
Zimami SM, Darwish HJ, Ajrouch KJ, Abboud S, Ortiz DV. Alzheimers Dement, 2025 Dec; 21 Suppl 4: e107203Journal ArticleDementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors.
DOI:10.1002/alz70858_107203 PMID: 41453358 -
Darwish HJ, Hokett E, Tureson KN, Allan AC, Finlay JM, Webster NJ. Alzheimers Dement, 2024 Dec; 20 (Suppl 4):Journal ArticleGreen, Blue, Brown, Gray? Nature exposure and cognitive function among aging Mexican Americans.
DOI:10.1002/alz.091919 PMID: PMC11713087 -
Polick CS, Darwish H, de Oliveira LP, Watson A, Vissoci JRN, Calhoun PS, Ploutz-Snyder RJ, Connell CM, Braley TJ, Stoddard SA. Sclerosis, 2024 Dec; 2 (4): 341 - 354.Journal ArticleResilience, Mental Health, Sleep, and Smoking Mediate Pathways Between Lifetime Stressors and Multiple Sclerosis Severity.
DOI:10.3390/sclerosis2040022 PMID: PMC11606570 -
Zimami S, Darwish H. Geriatr Nurs, 2024 60: 191 - 206.Journal ArticlePreparedness for caregiving among informal caregivers of people with dementia: A scoping review.
DOI:10.1016/j.gerinurse.2024.08.031 PMID: 39265381 -
Doumit M, El-Mallah C, El-Makkawi A, Obeid O, Kobeissy F, Darwish H, Abou-Kheir W. Nutrients, 2024 Sep 2; 16 (17):Journal ArticleVitamin D Deficiency Does Not Affect Cognition and Neurogenesis in Adult C57Bl/6 Mice.
DOI:10.3390/nu16172938 PMID: PMC11396937 -
Dahham J, Hiligsmann M, Kremer I, Khoury SJ, Darwish H, Hosseini H, Hallit S, Evers S, Rizk R. Mult Scler Relat Disord, 2024 Jun; 86: 105635Journal ArticleHealth-related quality of life and utilities among Lebanese patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A cross-sectional study.
DOI:10.1016/j.msard.2024.105635 PMID: 38640585 -
Philippou E, Hirsch MA, Heyn PC, van Wegen EEH, Darwish H. Arch Phys Med Rehabil, 2024 Apr; 105 (4): 809 - 812.Journal ArticleVitamin D and Brain Health in Alzheimer and Parkinson Disease.
DOI:10.1016/j.apmr.2023.10.023 PMID: 38189701
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