Published on 22/09/202522/09/2025 by Cell Biologist Dr. Kelly Bosak | Stem Cell Research | Best Researcher Award University of Kansas Medical Center | United States Dr. Kelly A. Bosak, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FHFSA, is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center and a nationally recognized expert in heart failure care, nursing science, and implementation research. With a strong background in advanced practice nursing and nursing administration, Dr. Bosak has made significant contributions to interdisciplinary research focused on improving clinical outcomes in cardiology, rural health, and chronic disease management. Her peer-reviewed work spans high-impact journals such as The Journal of Cardiac Failure, Implementation Science, and The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, reflecting her leadership in both clinical practice and academic scholarship. Dr. Bosak has authored or co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications, with a Scopus h-index of 10, over 450 citations, and 32 documents indexed in major databases. She has played a pivotal role in national reports from the Heart Failure Society of America and led multiple implementation science projects aimed at integrating evidence-based interventions into routine care. Her current research emphasizes digital health innovation and workforce development in underserved communities. Dr. Bosak’s interdisciplinary collaborations and translational research continue to shape evidence-based practice and policy in cardiovascular nursing and advanced practice nursing education. Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus Featured Publications: “Return on Investment of a Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program” “Interprofessional Education for Improving Workforce Capacity to Treat COPD and Long COVID in Rural Communities” “Shared Decision Making for the Pulmonary Artery Monitoring Device for Patients with Heart Failure” “Implementation of a SmartPhrase for Exercise in the Electronic Health Record for Individuals with Heart Failure” “Implementing a Standardized Workflow for Early Detection of Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia in Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients: A Quality Improvement Project” “Team Science” “Ceramides as Novel Biomarkers of Cardiometabolic Conditions” “Heart Failure Epidemiology and Outcomes Statistics An Updated 2024 Report from the Heart Failure Society of America” “Heart Failure Epidemiology and Outcomes Statistics, A Report of the Heart Failure Society of America” “Implementation Mapping and Concept Mapping to Explore Guideline Implementation in the Heart Failure Clinic” “Coordinating Resources for a Hybrid Effectiveness and Implementation Trial Across an Integrated Digital Network for Heart Failure” “Creating a Standardized Approach to Program Evaluation in a Magnet Recognized Pediatric Hospital System” Kelly Bosak | Stem Cell Research | Best Researcher Award
Dr. Kelly A. Bosak, PhD, APRN, ANP-BC, FHFSA, is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center and a nationally recognized expert in heart failure care, nursing science, and implementation research. With a strong background in advanced practice nursing and nursing administration, Dr. Bosak has made significant contributions to interdisciplinary research focused on improving clinical outcomes in cardiology, rural health, and chronic disease management. Her peer-reviewed work spans high-impact journals such as The Journal of Cardiac Failure, Implementation Science, and The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, reflecting her leadership in both clinical practice and academic scholarship. Dr. Bosak has authored or co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications, with a Scopus h-index of 10, over 450 citations, and 32 documents indexed in major databases. She has played a pivotal role in national reports from the Heart Failure Society of America and led multiple implementation science projects aimed at integrating evidence-based interventions into routine care. Her current research emphasizes digital health innovation and workforce development in underserved communities. Dr. Bosak’s interdisciplinary collaborations and translational research continue to shape evidence-based practice and policy in cardiovascular nursing and advanced practice nursing education. Profiles: Google Scholar | Scopus Featured Publications: “Return on Investment of a Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program” “Interprofessional Education for Improving Workforce Capacity to Treat COPD and Long COVID in Rural Communities” “Shared Decision Making for the Pulmonary Artery Monitoring Device for Patients with Heart Failure” “Implementation of a SmartPhrase for Exercise in the Electronic Health Record for Individuals with Heart Failure” “Implementing a Standardized Workflow for Early Detection of Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia in Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients: A Quality Improvement Project” “Team Science” “Ceramides as Novel Biomarkers of Cardiometabolic Conditions” “Heart Failure Epidemiology and Outcomes Statistics An Updated 2024 Report from the Heart Failure Society of America” “Heart Failure Epidemiology and Outcomes Statistics, A Report of the Heart Failure Society of America” “Implementation Mapping and Concept Mapping to Explore Guideline Implementation in the Heart Failure Clinic” “Coordinating Resources for a Hybrid Effectiveness and Implementation Trial Across an Integrated Digital Network for Heart Failure” “Creating a Standardized Approach to Program Evaluation in a Magnet Recognized Pediatric Hospital System”