Dr. Logsdon currently serves as Associate Vice President for Research at the University of Louisville as well as Professsor of Nursing. An enthusiastic research executive leader, an internationally known PhD Nurse Scientist, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, Dr. Logsdon served as Chair of its Maternal and Infant Expert Panel. Her impact has also included service as Co-Chair of the Research Advisory Panel of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses and Co-chair of the Nursing Research Council for Catholic Health Initiatives, facilitating research for the 200 organizations making up this consortium. With a long-standing interest in clinical and interdisciplinary research and innovation/intervention development and testing, her research has been externally funded by federal grants, foundations, and industry. Her international reputation is highlighted by invitations to review grants in Canada, Australia, England and Ireland as well as consistent invitations to review Small Business Grants for the National Institute of Health. A prolific author, D. Logsdon served for 5 years as the editor of the international nursing journal, Journal of Advanced Nursing.  Work experience includes over a decade of research administrative oversight in both academic hospital and university settings. She is widely known for program development/evaluation and mentoring to support successful international researchers across all levels. Dr. Logsdon recently completed the APLU Council on Research Fellowship for Aspiring University Senior Research Officers.