CRISP

News from the Center for Chronic Illness Self-Management & Prevention

Happy New Year!

CRISP is excited to announce several new updates in our center, including:

  • a Spring Symposium
  • a new Core Chair
  • an upcoming Spring Seminar!


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Save the Date: CRISP's Spring Symposium, Saturday, May 17th, 2025!

CRISP will host a spring symposium, Saturday, May 17th, 2025, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Victor Sutton, PhD, Director of the Office of Preventative Health at the Jackson Heart Study, will be Keynote speaker for the event. This event will take place at the beautiful Venue at the Highlander. More information to come!

Meet Our Newest Core Additions

There are multiple cores organized under CRISP. Each core is co-chaired by a College of Nursing Faculty and has a specific focus area.


  • Research & Scholarship Core - Windy Alonso


  • Community & Engagement Core Co-Chair - Caroline T. Williamson


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CRISP Held Member Networking Event October 18th

On October 18th, 2024, all current CRISP members gathered for a CRISP Member Networking event. Members were treated to cookies and apple cider while networking, sharing information, and collaborating with one another on funding opportunities, research, and publications.


If you would like to join our group, please sign up by clicking on the button below!

Membership

Save the Date: Second CRISP Membership Networking Event


CRISP would like to welcome all of our CRISP members!


Join us for a second membership networking event, Thursday, February 6, 2025! See link for more details.


Tonya Cejka, MA, MSFE, BBA

CRISP Project Coordinator

Center for Nursing Science

Office 50109



Editorial Services

Editorial Services Available for Everyone, Not Just CON


Have a manuscript, publication, etc., needing editing? Need grant writing assistance? Just use the link below to upload your document!


Tonya Cejka will edit CRISP members' documents and return to you within seven days. Tonya has been an editor on the VCR's editorial staff and has successfully edited for scientists across the UNMC campus.


Tonya has a grant writing certificate from the University of South Carolina and is available to support CRISP members' intramural and foundation grant writing needs outside of tasks performed by departmental grant offices.


In addition to our services, we now have REDCap assistance on our website, in the form of a manual, and Tonya can help you with any questions you may have!

CRISP Equipment & Technology


CRISP has equipment and technology available for members for use in research. Our inventory is always being updated. Please see our website for a list of equipment and technology available. Sign up here, or if you have a question about any of the items available, please contact Tonya Cejka.


Qualitative Research Lab


Providing consultation and assistance in research design, data collection, data analysis, and dissemination styles for researchers planning, proposing, or implementing qualitative research projects.


For more information, or to request services, click the button below!


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Save the Date for July 16-19, 2025


The Qualitative Research Lab will be bringing back the Institute for Hermeneutic Phenomenology Summer 2025!


This year's institute will feature visiting philosopher, Dr. Susan Bredlau.

Who We Are, Our Mission,

Our Vision

The Center for Chronic Illness Self-Management & Prevention (CRISP) is an interdisciplinary community of faculty, students, and experts (clinical, academic and community members) whose work and interests focus on the prevention and self-management of chronic illnesses including, but not limited to, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer.


Our Mission is to be a leader and innovator in the science of self-management and prevention of chronic illness.


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Center for Chronic Illness Self-Management & Prevention

985330 Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha NE 68198-5330

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