Dr. Zègre-Hemsey has been named the recipient of the Nursing Alumni Association’s Jane Norbeck Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her exceptional leadership, mentorship, and transformative contributions to cardiovascular nursing science. An internationally respected nurse-scientist and associate professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Nursing, she has advanced the field through her pioneering work in electrocardiographic monitoring, early detection of myocardial ischemia, and risk stratification for sudden cardiac death. This research has shaped clinical understanding of cardiac events and helped improve emergency response and patient outcomes. A dedicated mentor, Dr. Zègre-Hemsey
has guided more than two dozen trainees across nursing, medicine, engineering, and public health, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and cultivating the next generation of cardiovascular researchers. Her leadership roles with the American Heart Association, International Society for Computerized Electrocardiology, and national scientific working groups further demonstrate her deep commitment to the profession and her dedication to advancing cardiovascular health on a larger scale. Dr. Zègre-Hemsey’s sustained scientific impact, mentoring excellence, and broad professional service exemplify the values of the UCSF School of Nursing.
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