Lutz named a UF Research Foundation Professor

Barbara Lutz, Ph.D., R.N., an associate professor at the UF College of Nursing, has been named a University of Florida Research Foundation Professor.

Lutz was one of 33 UF faculty members recognized for having a distinguished record of research and a strong research agenda that is likely to lead to continuing distinction in their fields.

The selection is based on recommendations from deans and department chairs, a personal statement and an evaluation of the candidate’s recent research accomplishments as evidenced by publications in scholarly journals, external funding, honors and awards, and other measures appropriate to the field of expertise.

Lutz has focused her research efforts in developing a postdischarge transitional care intervention to improve the health and lives of stroke survivors and their family caregivers.

The three-year award includes a $5,000 annual salary supplement and a one-time $3,000 grant. The professorships are funded from the university’s share of royalty and licensing income on UF-generated products.