Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb

Cheryl Renee Dennison Himmelfarb (born August 30, 1969) is an American nurse scientist and practitioner who researches cardiovascular risk, chronic illness management, and patient safety. She is the Sarah E. Allison Professor of Research and Self-Care and the vice dean for research at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing.

Life Dennison Himmelfarb was born on August 30, 1969, in Fort Worth, Texas to Marcia and James Dennison. She completed a B.S. from the Texas Woman's University in 1991. The same year, she began working as a clinical nurse in the intensive care unit at the Baylor University Medical Center.