Nursing professor emeritus receives national recognition for research in palliative care
The Wayne State University College of Nursing is proud to announce that Margaret Campbell, PhD, RN, FPCN, professor emeritus, has been named a recipient of the 2024 RFS Award in Science, a national honor presented by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., a Sage Company. 
Dr. Campbell was selected for this prestigious recognition based on her publication in the Journal of Palliative Medicine titled “Effectiveness of an Algorithmic Approach to Ventilator Withdrawal at the End of Life: A Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial.”
Her research examined a structured, evidence-based process for withdrawing mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients at the end of life—an area of care that requires both clinical precision and compassion. The study demonstrated the effectiveness of a protocol-driven approach in ensuring more consistent, patient-centered care during this critical phase.
The RFS Awards in Science honor outstanding peer-reviewed research by women and underrepresented minorities in STEM fields. Winners are selected through a rigorous process led by editors-in-chief, editorial board members, and an academic selection committee across Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.’s portfolio of scientific journals.
Criteria for selection include scientific merit, innovation and real-world impact. Each awardee receives a $1,000 cash prize, a certificate of recognition and public promotion across the publisher’s platforms to help amplify the visibility and reach of their work.
Dr. Campbell's recognition not only highlights her decades of leadership in palliative care and nursing science but also reinforces the Wayne State University College of Nursing’s commitment to advancing health equity, patient dignity and evidence-based practice.
“We are incredibly proud of Dr. Campbell for this well-deserved recognition,” said Ramona Benkert, PhD, ANP-BC, FAANP, dean of the College of Nursing. “Her research continues to shape the way nurses and health care teams approach end-of-life care, and her impact on our college and the field at large is profound.”
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