Dr. Lisa Kane Low

Professor

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Biography

Lisa Kane Low is a Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, specializing in midwifery and maternal-child health. With extensive experience in clinical research, her work focuses on evidence-based care practices during childbirth to enhance outcomes for women and their families. She leads research studies that investigate the multifactorial influences on childbirth practices, particularly the implications of electronic fetal monitoring and pelvic floor health during labor. Dr. Kane Low has been actively involved in numerous federally funded research projects that explore both clinical and non-clinical factors affecting obstetric care. In addition, she teaches courses related to childbearing and women's health, sharing her expertise with both undergraduate and graduate students, and emphasizes the importance of a feminist perspective in nursing education. As a certified nurse midwife, she also practices clinically at the University of Michigan Health System, contributing to the training of future nurses and midwives through hands-on experiences. Her leadership roles within professional organizations highlight her commitment to advancing nursing practice and education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan School of Nursing • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and conducting research in midwifery and maternal-child health.

Awards

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Fellow

2014-01-01
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Distinguished Service Award

2013-01-01
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Excellence in Teaching

2009-01-01
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Excellence in Research

2007-01-01
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Excellence in Undergraduate Education

2006-01-01
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Mae Edna Doyle Teacher of the Year Award

1996-01-01

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science