She was recently named a Presidential Scholar by the University of Utah, and she holds an additional appointment as Adjunct Associate Professor of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah. Dr. Cummins is a nationally known expert in biomedical and nursing informatics. Her research has focused on the application of informatics tools and methodologies to advance health and healthcare, with a focus on informatics applications in poison control and toxicology. Prior to her career in informatics, she practiced as an emergency nurse and family nurse practitioner.