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The Biobehavioral Research Center (BRC) at the University of Florida College of Nursing is an exploratory center funded by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). The goal of the BRC is to provide the infrastructure for faculty to develop state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research that integrates biological and behavioral sciences. This concept is depicted in our logo by the two interlocking ovals, one representing biological sciences, the other representing behavioral sciences.
Biobehavioral research within the discipline of nursing emphasizes the study of the interrelationships among biological, behavioral, psychological, social, and spiritual factors that influence wellness and disease. The broad framework of biobehavioral research takes into consideration the belief, common to the nursing discipline, that human beings embody biological, behavioral, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions and that these dimensions interact on a continual basis. This integrative focus is critical to advancing nursing practice toward a new vision of true holistic care.