Nurse Scientist Rosemary Polomano Earns National Accolades for Pain Research
Pioneering researcher receives highest scientific distinction in pain management nursing
Rosemary Polomano, Ph.D., RN
Rosemary Polomano, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, a nationally recognized leader in pain science and a nurse scientist in ChristianaCare's Department of Research and Evidence-Based Practice, received the 2025 Excellence in Pain Research Award from the American Society for Pain Management Nursing (ASPMN).
The honor recognizes the influence of a pioneering research career and represents ASPMN's highest scientific distinction.
Polomano's work has shaped how clinicians understand, measure and treat pain across some of the most complex patient populations. Her research portfolio spans postsurgical pain, chemotherapy-induced neuropathy and the unique experiences of military service members and veterans.
“Polomano's research has shaped how clinicians understand, measure and treat pain.”
“Dr. Polomano’s work brings scientific rigor, deep compassion and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of people who battle pain,” said Chief Nurse Executive Danielle Weber, DNP, MSM, RN-BC, NEA-BC. “We are fortunate to have her expertise and inspiration in our nursing research community at ChristianaCare.”
Polomano played a key role in the development and testing of patient-reported outcome measures and helped author more than a dozen national evidence-based practice guidelines, including ASPMN guidance on monitoring for opioid-induced sedation and respiratory depression.
“Through her research, Dr. Polomano has elevated the way we understand and treat pain,” said fellow nurse scientist Julie McCulloh Nair, Ph.D., RN, APHN-BC, CCRE, of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice. “Her work crosses many care environments and addresses patients’ pain that has been long misunderstood.”