January – June 2021

*Denotes Student

Peer-Reviewed Publications:

  1. Kozaczek Melisa, Bottje W, Kong B, Albataineh D and Reza Hakkak. A Comparison of Short- and Long-Term Soy Protein Isolate Intake and Its Ability to Reduce Liver Steatosis in Obese Zucker Rats Through Modifications of Genes Involved in Inflammation and Lipid Transport. J Med Food 2021 Mar 22. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2020.0180.

 

  1. Hakkak Reza, Rose S, Spray B, Kozaczek Melisa and Korourian S. Effects of Obesity and 10 Weeks of Metformin Treatment on Liver Steatosis. J Biomedical Reports March 30, 2021; https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2021.1425.

 

  1. Kozaczek M, Bottje, Albataineh D and Reza Hakkak. Effects of Short-and Long-term Soy Protein Feeding on Hepatic Cytochrome P450 Expression in Obese Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Rat Model. Frontiers in Nutrition (Nutrition and Metabolism). 28 June 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2021.699620.

 

  1. Arthur Christi, Phelps Josh, Hakkak Reza. Examining weight gain: A retrospective study on preterm newborn growth on a diet exclusively of fortified donor breast milk. Int. J of Functional Nutrition, January 11, 2021 https://doi.org/10.3892/ijfn.2021.13.

 

  1. Swindle T, Phelps Josh, McBride N, Selig JP, Rutledge JM, Manyam S. Table Talk: revision of an observational tool to characterize the feeding environment in early care and education settings. BMC Public Health, 21(80), 07 January 2021; https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-10087-8.

 

  1. Gray R. Michelle, Gills J.L., Glen J., Vincenzo Jennifer, Walter Christopher, Madero E.N., Hall A., Fuseya N., Bott N.T. Cognitive decline negativity impacts physical function, volume 143, Experimental Gerontology. January 2021; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S053155652030512X

 

  1. Atcherson Sam, Howard M. Bryson, McDowell B.R., Acoustic effects of non-transparent and transparent face coverings, Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, volume 149, pages 2249 – 2254, 2 April 2021.

 

  1. Berry E.P. Atcherson Sam, The effects of caffeine on ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in older adults over 50. The Journal at Hearing Health & Technology Matters, https://hearinghealthmatters.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/files/2021/02/Berry-Atcherson-oVEMP-Caffeine-50-years-and-older_2021_HHTM.pdf, April 2021.

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, Patton S.K.P., Lefler L.L., Falvey J.R., McElfish P.A., Curran G., Wei J., Older adults’ perspectives regarding the role of physical therapists in the fall prevention: A Qualitative investigation, Journal of Geriatric Physical Therapy, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33782360/, March 2021.

 

  1. Alhallak I, Williams DK, Eudy R, Puryear E, Clark Melissa, Impact of Student-Run Free Clinics in Urgent Care, Journal of Community Health, volume 46, page 522 – 526, June 2021.

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, Hergott C., Schrodt L., Perera S., Tripken J., Shubert T.E., Brach J., Physical therapists’ engagement in community fall risk screenings and referrals to the community programs, Frontiers in Public Health. (In press).

 

  1. Patton S.K.P., Vincenzo Jennifer, Lefler L. L., Gender differences in older adults’ perceptions of falls and fall prevention, Health Promotion Practice, https://doi.org/10.1177/15248399211009783, May 2021.

 

  1. Walter Christopher, Narcisse M.R., Vincenzo Jennifer, Felix H.C., McElfish P.A., Description of variation in age of onset of functional limitation of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders compared to other racial and ethnic groups, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18052445, March 2021.

 

  1. Walter Christopher, Narcisse M.R., Vincenzo Jennifer, Felix H.C., McElfish P.A., Association between physical activity and functional limitations in Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander middle-aged and older adults in the United States, Ethnicity and Health, https://doi.org/10.1080/13557858.2021.1921120,5 May 2021.

 

  1. Oliver G.N., Paul S.S., Walter Christopher, Hayes H.A., Foreman K.B., Duff K. Schaefer S.Y., Dibble L.E., The feasibility and efficacy of a serial reaction time that measures motor learning of anticipatory stepping, Gait & Posture, volume 86, pages 346 – 353, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gaitpost.2021.04.002, May 2021.

 

  1. Oliver, G.N., Walter Christopher, Paul S.S., Dibble L.E., Schaefer S.Y., How Common Is the Exponential Decay Pattern of Motor Skill Acquisition? A Brief Investigation, Motor Control, volume 25: Issue 3, https://doi.org/10.1123/mc.2020-0043, 13 May 2021.

 

  1. *Mills W., *Griffin D.R., Jing J., Clark Melissa, Huitt Tiffany, Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in a Student-Run Free Clinic (SRFC) Population, J Student-Run Clinics, volume 7(1), https://studentrunfreeclinics.org/journalsrc.org/index.php/jsrc/article/view/222 May 2021.

 

  1. Gray M, Gills J.L., Glenn J.M., Vincenzo Jennifer, Walter Christopher, Madero E.N., Fuseya N, Hall A, Bott NT, Cognitive decline negativity impacts physical function, Experimental Gerontology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exger.2020.111164, volume 143, January 2021.

 

  1. Moore R, Purvis R, Bogulski C, Holland Angel, Maddox Tina, Haggard-Duff L, Schulz T, Warmack S, McElfish P., Journal of Regional Medical Campus (JRMC), https://doi.org/10.24926/jrmc.v4i2.3645, volume 4, Number 2, 2021.

 

Peer-Reviewed Oral Presentation:

  1. Johnson, Nathan, Hereditary Hemochromatosis – Updates for the New Decade, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science/Society of Armed Forces Medical Laboratory Scientist Annual Meeting, 27 June 2021.

 

  1. Johnson, Nathan, Professional Certifications: All you Need to Know from Alpha to, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science/Society of Armed Forces Medical Laboratory Scientist Annual Meeting, 28 June 2021.

 

  1. Johnson, Nathan, Rural Laboratories: Strategies for Success, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science/Society of Armed Forces Medical Laboratory Scientist Annual Meeting, 27 June 2021.

 

  1. Johnson, Nathan, Bridging The Gap For Rural Labs: Can Clinical Laboratory Education Programs Make An Impact?, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Educator’s Conference (CLEC), 27 February 2021.

 

  1. Huitt Tiffany, The Science Stress, Alaska Chapter of the American Academy of Physician Assistants Conference, 10 April 2021.

 

  1. Johnson, Nathan, Success of Military Students in an Online MLS Program, Strategies for Success, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science/Society of Armed Forces Medical Laboratory Scientist Annual Meeting, 27 June 2021.

 

  1. Robertson Cherika, Perceived Stress Among Medical Laboratory Sciences Students: A Comparison of Face to Face Versus Online Students, Association of Schools for Allied Health Professions Conference, 10 March 2021.

 

  1. Bird Rebecca, Foster Andrew, Canon Jeffery, Why We Serve: Our Oath of Office, Department of Air Force 184th Medical Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas,16 May 2021. 16 May 2021.

 

  1. Bird Rebecca, Impermissible Behaviors & Reporting Procedures, Department of Air Force Extremism Stand Down Day 184th Medical Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas,16 May 2021.

 

  1. Bird Rebecca, Foster Andrew, Canon Jeffery, Air Force Core Values, Department of Air Force 184th Medical Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas,16 May 2021. 16 May 2021.

 

  1. Neill K., Holland Angel, Simulations and Standardized Patients in a Virtual Environment, IPE Faculty Development Conference, 27 January 2021.

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, Hergott C., Schrodt L., Rohrer B., Brach J., Tripken J., Shirley K., Sidelinker J.C., Bennett H., Shubert T.E., The Virtual Evolution of Programs for Older Adults’ Engagement in Physical Activity during the Pandemic, American Physical Therapy Association, 19 February 2021.

 

  1. Walter Christopher, Narcisse M.R., Vincenzo Jennifer, McElfish P.A., Felix H.C., Racial and Ethnic Variation in Age of Onset of Functional Limitations, American Physical Therapy Associations, 19 February 2021.

 

  1. Brach J.S., Juarez G., Perera S., Cameron K., Vincenzo Jennifer, Tripken J., Reducing Fear of Falling and Preventing Falls: Who, What, Where of Evidence-based Fall Prevention Programs, Age in Action Annual Meeting of the National Council on Aging, 9 June 2021.

 

Peer-Reviewed Poster Presentation:

  1. Melisa Kozaczek, Soheila Korourian, Beverly Spary, David Irby, Reza Hakkak. Effects of Obesity and Low and High Isoflavones in Soy Protein Concentrate Diet on Liver Steatosis. Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 5, Issue Supplement_2, June 2021, Page 339, https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab037_049

 

  1. Reza Hakkak, Chris Randolph, Sirish Bennuri, Michael Robeson. Effects of Short-Term Metformin Treatment on Gut Microbiota Profile Using Female Obese Zucker Rat Model. Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 5, Issue Supplement_2, June 2021, Page 1213, https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab055_023

 

  1. Melisa Kozaczek,Walter Bottje, Reza Hakkak. Liver Proteomics Analysis After Short- and Long-Term Soy Protein Isolate Feeding Using Obese Zucker Rat Model. Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 5, Issue Supplement_2, June 2021, Page 1226, https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab055_036

 

  1. Melisa Kozaczek, Walter Bottje, Reza Hakkak. Effects of Short and Long-Term Soy Protein Isolate Intake on Hepatic Cytochrome P450 Expression in Obese Zucker Rats. Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 5, Issue Supplement_2, June 2021, Page 1225, https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab055_035

 

  1. *Sonaty, G; Arthur, Christi; Phelps, Josh; Parker, Stephany. Exploring effectiveness of online nutrition-related diabetes education training for interdisciplinary healthcare students at a student-run free clinic. Current Developments in Nutrition, Volume 5, Issue Supplement_2, June 2021, Page 960, https://doi.org/10.1093/cdn/nzab051_004

 

  1. Dev, D. Swindle, T., Arthur, Christi. Promoting Responsive Feeding in Early Care and Education (ECE) Settings: Contextual Correlates and Measurement Issues. [B. McBride (chair)]: The Impact of Healthful Nutrition Practices in Early Childhood Classrooms on Child Learning and Development. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting (virtual), April 10, 2021.

 

  1. Swindle T, Rutledge J, Phelps Josh. Food Insecurity and Feeding Practices in Early Care and Education: Evidence From Three Studies. In Symposium [B. McBride (chair)]: The Impact of healthful Nutrition Practices in Early Care Childhood Classrooms on Child Learning and Development. American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting (virtual), April 10, 2021.

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, Patton S.K., Lefter L.L., Falvel J.R., McElfish P.A., Curran G., Wei J., Perceptions on the Role of Physical Therapy Providers for Falls Prevention: A Qualitative Investigation, Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, Clinical and Translational Science, 1 April 2021.

 

Non-Peer-Reviewed Poster presentation:

NONE

 

Continued Funded Grants:

  1. Hakkak, Reza, PI: Prevention of adolescent obesity-associated liver steatosis via metformin-induced alteration in the gut microbiota. ACRI, ABI, $75,000.00, (1/11/2018-10/31/2021).

 

  1. Hakkak, Reza, Translational Workforce Development Leader: Expanding Translational Research in Arkansas: National Center for Advancing Translational Science: PI, Laura James, MD., $24,221,701.00, NIH UL1 TR003107 (7/1/19 – 6/30/24).

 

  1. Hakkak, Reza, PI: Obesity, gut microbiota and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Protection in Adolescents and Adults by Soy Protein Diet. USDA, $500,000.00 (4/1/2020-3/31/2023).

 

  1. Fussell Jill, (COM) (PI), Robinson Greg, Atcherson Sam, Tassin Tiffany, Arthur, Christi, (Nutrition Discipline Coordinator) Maternal Child Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment Disabilities (LEND). U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). $3,545,824 (9/16/2016 – 8/30/2021).

 

  1. Williamson Dean Lori, (Co-I), Heartland Regional Genetics Network, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), Division of Material and Child Health, Genetic Services Branch. $2,400,000 (6/1/2020 – 5/31/2024).

 

  1. Walter Christopher, Walk with Ease, Arthritis Foundation, Arkansas Department of Health, $15,049 (7/1/2019 – 6/1/2021).

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, (Co-I), Safety Outcomes of Obese Nursing Home Residents, Agency for Health Care Research. $1,162,917 (6/1/2020 – 5/31/2021).

 

Pending Grants:

  1. Stadter, Samantha (PI), Phelps, Josh (Co-I). Arkansas Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Project. USDA-NIFA-FINI-007112. $499,953 (10/01/2021-09/30/2024) (Submitted April 2021).

 

  1. Robertson Cherika, Bird Rebecca, Gilbert Lindsey. Creating Education Videos to Enhance the MLT to MLS Curriculum. American Society for Clinical Pathology, $4,557 (7/1/2021 – 6/30/2022).

 

  1. Phelan K., Huitt Tiffany, ED-Piloting Big Data Science in Arkansas Middle School Classrooms, Arkansas EPSCOR DART Seed Grant Program, $98,320 (8/1/2021 – 7/31/2022).

 

  1. Holland Angel (PI), Virtual Simulation to Improve Feedback Skills of Inter-professional Clinical Preceptors in Underserved Areas – a Randomized Controlled Trial, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, $456,653.10 (10/15/2021 – 10/14/2024).

 

Grant Submitted and Funded:

  1. Long Susan, Tucker Claire, A Proposal for Support of Radiology and Technology Equipment in the Dental Hygiene Clinic, Delta Dental Arkansas Foundation, $150,000. (6/1/2021 – 5/31/2022).

 

  1. Riley E, Dayer L, Teigen Amber, Richardson L, Trotter S, McFerguson R, Ward N, Huitt Tiffany, Stickley K, Interprofessional Naloxone Training Practive to Manage Suspected Opiod Overdose, UAMS Educators Academy Educational Grant, $14,963 (7/1/2021 – 6/30/2022).

 

  1. Walter Christopher, Willis Don, Felix Holly, Team Science Voucher, UAMS Translational Research Institute, $19,866 (7/21/2021 – 6/22/2022).

 

  1. Jefferson John, Walter Christopher, Engaging/incentivizing providers to counsel about PA for arthritis and lupus management, Arkansas Department of Health, $5,780 (1/1/2021 – 6/30/2021).

 

  1. Jefferson John, Walter Christopher, Expansion and dissemination of the Walk With Ease (WWE) group-led and self-led interventions for adults with arthritis in Arkansas, Arkansas Department of Health, $14,048 (1/1/2021 – 6/30/2021).

 

  1. Garcia Elizabeth, Grasse Katelyn, Holland Angel, Wheeler Marcia, Sparkman Emily, Education Innovation Grant, UAMS Office of Education Development, $2,400 (7/1/2021 – 6/30/2022).

 

Grant Submitted but Not Funded:

  1. Bird Rebecca, Key Jason, American Society of Clinical Pathology. Laboratory Science Program Director Education Grant, $1,650 (7/1/2021 – 7/1/2022) (Submitted May 2021. While monetary funds were not awarded, the grant issuing organization did provide commensurate textbooks with value of $1,000).

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, Brach Jennifer S., Van Swearingen Jessie, Virtual on the Move, National Institute on Aging, $3,903,638.

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, Implementing Falls Prevention as a Standard of Care in Outpatient Rehabilitation, National Institute on Aging, $1,135,398.88.

 

  1. Walter Christopher, Qualitative and Quantitative Assessment of the 24-hour Activity Cycle in the Marshallese, UAMS TRI, $208,317.

 

  1. Holland Angel, Dickinson K., Anders M., Using Virtual Simulation for Interprofessional Clinical Preceptors to Improve Feedback for Future Health Care Professionals, UAMS BioVentures, $75,000.

 

Books and Book Chapters:

NONE

Workshops, Keynote and Plenary Speeches:

  1. Reza Hakkak: Obesity and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases: Possible Prevention by Diet and Drug. Keynote Speaker & Moderator at the 6th International conference on Obesity and Chronic Diseases, Virtual, June 21-23, 2021.

 

  1. Clark Lindsey: Regulation Review: What All Laboratory Professional Should Know About CLIA, Presenter at the Continuing Education workshop for Unleash Your Inner Leader Monthly Leadership Roundtable, Virtual, April 22, 2021.

 

  1. Clark Lindsey: COVID-19: Story of the Vaccine, Presenter at the American Society for Clinical Pathology staff, ASCP Town Hall, Virtual, March 17, 2021.

 

  1. Jones L., Atcherson Sam (Co-Authur), Burgstagler S., Klessig D., Burks K., Dealing with and Thriving as Scientist with Disabilities. Invited Zoom Webinar panelist for International Society for Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions, Zoom, 14 April 2021.

 

  1. Teigen Amber (Presenter), Balance Your Life: Mindfulness and Mediation, UAMS Diabetes Symposium, Little Rock, AR, 1 March 2021.

 

  1. Teigen Amber (Presenter), Lifestyle Factors Associated with Diabetes: Stress, UAMS Diabetes Symposium, Little Rock, AR, 1 March 2021.

 

  1. Teigen Amber (Presenter), Mindfulness: Connected and In Touch in the Virtual World, Arkansas Parent Coordinators/Facilitators Association (APCA) Annual Conference, Virtual, 1 March 2021.

 

  1. Ward W, Teigen Amber (Presenter), Promoting Wellness from the Leadership Level, UAMS Professional Development Workshop, Virtual, January 2021.

 

  1. Eichler Jeanne (Facilitator), Taking Flight with DISC, Seminar Module for First Year OTD Students, University of Arkansas, 6 January 2021.

 

  1. Eichler Jeanne (Presenter), Planning spaces for success, National Resource Center for the First Year Experiences and Students in Transition, Virtual, 15 February 2021.

 

  1. Eichler Jeanne (Presenter), What to do when life stinks, Academic Advisor Conference and Training, University of Arkansas, 11 March 2021.

 

  1. Eichler Jeanne (Presenter), Remote/Hybrid Teaching Commendation for Faculty, University of Arkansas, 15 May 2021.

 

  1. Sexton Laurel (Speaker) Athletes and Incontinence: How can rehabilitation professionals help?, University of Arkansas Razorback Sports Medicine Symposium, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Zoom, 20 March 2021.

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer (Speaker), Panel-Arkansas National Advocacy Dinner, American Physical Therapy Association, Zoom, 1 June 2021.

 

  1. Walter Christopher (Co-Speaker) Get them moving! Promoting physical activity as health care providers, UAMS/Arkansas Department of Health Webinar, March 18-19, 2021.

 

  1. Holland Angel (Keynote Speaker), Closing the Loop: Providing Effective Student Feedback, Florida Clinical Education Consortium, Zoom, January 2021.

 

Blogs and Commentaries:

  1. Hakkak Reza, Interview with UAMS Health Talk Podcast” Your Diet and gut microbiota” https://uamshealth.com/podcast/ 12 March 2021.

 

  1. Johnson Nathan, Inside the Laboratory Podcast, “Mentoring in the Laboratory” https://insidethelab.buzzsprout.com/1230539/5590777 , 5 January 2021.

 

  1. Clark Lindsey, How the 1918 Flu and COVID-19 Pandemics Transformed Women’s Lives, American Society for Microbiology Articles, Online, https://asm.org/Articles/2021/March/How-the-Spanish-Flu-and-COVID-19-Pandemics-Transfo, March 2021.

 

  1. Clark Lindsey, eLABorate Topics Podcast, Co-hosted by Tywauna Wilson (Direct Impact Broadcasting). Episode 51: CLS, MLT, MLS, CLT, OMG! Laboratory Professional Credentialing & The Importance of Forming a Professional Identity, Online, https://open.spotify.com/show/6bHc3HZmCtBcYfqH00Is6J, April 2021.

 

  1. Clark Lindsey, Inside the Lab Podcast (American Society for Clinical Pathology). Episode 16: COVID-19 Vaccine Study, Online, https://insidethelab.buzzsprout.com/1230539/8077994-vaccine-safety, March 2021.

 

Awards:

NONE

New Honors, special recognition, Editorial Board Member:

  1. Clark Lindsey, Editorial Contribution, ASCP CheckPath Clinical Pathology Education Activity, Quarter 1, March 27, 2021.

 

  1. Hakkak Reza, Chair Organizing Committee for the 6th International Conference Obesity and Chronic Diseases, Virtual, June 21 – 23, 2021. ICOCD-2021: https://obesity.unitedscientificgroup.org/pdfs/ICOCD_2021_Program.pdf

 

  1. Clark Lindsey, Peer Reviewer for the American Public Health Association 2021 Annual Meeting & Expo Poster and Presentation Abstracts, Medical Care and Women’s Caucus categories. April 2021.

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, American Physical Therapy Association – Geriatrics, Nominated by board to run for elected office and accepted.

 

  1. Holland Angel, Academy of Physical Therapy Education, Accepted to attend GAMERS, post-doc grant writing training workshop.