Advancing Health
Through Research
At HIU, research bridges the gap between academic insight and real-world health impact — from virtual reality therapy to AI in clinical practice.
Our Research Focus
Research Clusters
Our interdisciplinary research clusters unite faculty, students, and practitioners around shared health challenges.
Virtual Reality
Exploring immersive VR applications in therapeutic settings, rehabilitation, and patient education.
Psychosocial Interactions
Investigating how social and psychological factors shape individual and community health outcomes.
Long Covid
Understanding post-COVID symptoms, recovery pathways, and long-term rehabilitation strategies.
Everyday Activity
Promoting functional health through the science of movement and daily physical activity.
AI in Medicine
Applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to clinical decision-making and diagnostics.
Animal-Assisted Therapy
Researching the therapeutic benefits of human-animal interactions across diverse patient populations.
Active Research
Current Research Projects
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Research Legacy