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Grace Gao is a Professor at the University of Minnesota’s School of Nursing, holding dual expertise in Nursing Informatics and Integrative Health. Her academic roles include teaching and clinical informatics consulting, with a focus on advancing a whole-person approach in healthcare education and practice. She is an ANCC certified Informatics Nurse and a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholar Alumni, reflecting her commitment to innovation and evidence-based practice.
Grace earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Nursing Informatics and Integrative Health and a PhD in Nursing, both from the University of Minnesota. Her professional journey spans diverse healthcare settings, including home care, long-term care, and acute care hospitals, alongside academic roles as a nurse educator and clinical informatics specialist.
Her research interests center on leveraging electronic health record (EHR) data and strengths-oriented frameworks to improve holistic patient care. This approach emphasizes integrating physical, emotional, and social health dimensions, aiming to transform nursing education and clinical practice. Grace actively promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and student-driven innovation to address systemic challenges in healthcare delivery.
In advising and grants, Grace focuses on mentoring students to pursue impactful innovations and sustainable changes in healthcare systems. Though no specific grants or students are listed, her work underscores a dedication to fostering future leaders in nursing informatics and integrative health. She has contributed to academic and clinical teams through her advisory and consulting roles, advocating for technology-driven solutions aligned with patient-centered care.
