2026 AOY Honoree, College of Nursing - Class of 1976
Anne Rosenfeld, RN, Ph.D., is a nationally recognized leader in cardiovascular nursing research and women’s heart health, with a career marked by groundbreaking contributions to science, clinical care and nursing leadership. A proud alumna of the University of Arizona, Anne earned her master’s degree in nursing in 1976.
Anne’s research has focused on key issues such as women’s cardiac symptoms and decision-making, symptom interpretation in women with diabetes, bereavement following sudden cardiac death, and the role of pain and inflammatory biomarkers. Her work was instrumental in identifying cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death in women in the United States and in highlighting the gender disparities in diagnosis, treatment and research.
She has held several influential academic positions, including associate dean for research, innovation and translation at Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing and co-director of its Center for Research on Symptom Management in Life-Threatening Illness. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she received the Oregon Nurses Association’s Nurse Researcher Award in 2002, and she is a fellow of both the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Nursing.
Anne returned to the U of A College of Nursing as associate dean of research in 2012, where she mentored the next generation of nurse scientists and advocated for excellence in health care.
For her exceptional contributions to nursing education, research and practice as well as to the college and its students, the University of Arizona is proud to name Anne Rosenfeld the 2026 Alumna of the Year for the College of Nursing.
Meet the 2026 Alumni of the Year
Every year, the University of Arizona salutes a group of alumni for their achievements, public service, advocacy for education, volunteerism and service to students, the colleges and the university. Meet this year's award winners!