
Welcome to the Office of Scholarly Affairs!
The Office of Scholarly Affairs at the Capstone College of Nursing supports all external and internal grant submissions and reports directly to the Dean of Nursing. On this website you will find information on current research projects as well as resources to support and facilitate these activities.
Dr. Robin Bartlett, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean for Research, Professor
Bartlett Awarded $1.2 Million to Build Diversity in Nursing and among Nurse Scientists and Faculty in Alabama
Dr. Robin Bartlett, Associate Dean for Research at the Capstone College of Nursing, and her…
UA Reaching Rural Areas to Improve Cardiovascular Health
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama is spearheading an effort to reduce the risk…
UA Center to Address Substance Use Disorders and Health Equity
Dr. Mercy Mumba TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will be home to a…
UA Expands Behavioral Health Services for Rural Alabama Youth
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama is confronting the shortage of behavioral health services…
Mumba Awarded NIH Grant to Aid in Reversal of Opioid Crisis
Dr. Mercy Mumba, Assistant Professor at the Capstone College of Nursing, grew up in Zambia,…
University of Alabama receives $1.8 million to improve patient care in rural Alabama
The University of Alabama’s Dr. Nathan Culmer (College of Community Health Sciences) and Dr. Todd…

Minds and Mentors Program
Dr. Mercy Mumba serves as the Principal Investigator for several studies, all of which are focused on identifying the best methods for sustaining recovery. There is no cookie cutter approach to recovery. With this in mind, we have developed studies and programs to reach persons in recovery wherever they may be in their journey. Our team utilizes a person-centered approach in which we prioritize getting the right help for each individual.

The Health Sciences and Technology Academy – Alabama
HSTA-AL is a one-of-a-kind mentoring program currently offered to rising 9th graders in Hale and Pickens Counties. The goal of this initiative is to build diversity in Alabama’s nursing, nurse-faculty, and nurse scientist professions by opening the doors to higher education for rural, underserved, economically disadvantaged, primarily African American high school students. HSTA-AL students participate in community-based research projects and attend summer camp at The University of Alabama. Students will work alongside college faculty members, HSTA-AL teachers, and college student mentors as they explore a variety of health-related topics.
Provided Services
Please contact us with any questions you might have or if there is anything we can help you with to submit your grant application successfully.
Our Team
Odunayo Elijah
Graduate Research Assistant
Charlotte Cease
Graduate Research Assistant
Kimberly Rogers
Graduate Research Assistant
Kelvin Ovabor
Graduate Research Assistant