July – December 2020

*Denotes Student

 Peer-Reviewed Publications:

  1. Kozacek Melisa, Bottje W, Kong B, Dridi S, Albataineh D, Lassiter K, Hakkak, Reza. Long-Term Soy Protein Isolate Intake Reduces Liver Steatosis through Changes in Global Gene Expression in Obese Zucker Rats. Frontiers in Nutrition (Nutrigenomics), 11 December 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2020.607970

 

  1. Simmons Layla, Lane Megan, *Briggler Amber, The Importance of sonographic imaging with alcoholic liver disease: A case study. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, volume 37, Issue 1. December 2020. https://doi.org/10.1177/8756479320944150

 

  1. Holland Angel, Hudson J, Haggard-Duff L, Long CR, Worley L, McElfish PA, A Regional Campus Approach to Culinary Medicine for Inter-professional Students, Journal of Regional Medical Campuses, volume 3, August 2020. https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/jrmc/article/view/3234

 

  1. Atcherson Samuel, *Lieblong Shannon, Nicholson N, Schaefer, G. Bradley, Hearing and auditory processing in individuals with Sotos syndrome. International Journal of Clinical Studies & Medical Case Reports, 3(5), 004. 25 August 2020. https://ijclinmedcasereports.com/pdf/IJCMCR-CR-00074.pdf

 

  1. Toliver-Smith A.L., Robinson Greg, A phenomenological study of multicultural/multilingual infusion in Communication Sciences and Disorders. The Journal of the National Black Association for Speech, Language, and Hearing, 15 (3) pp. 53-63. December 2020.

Peer-Reviewed Oral Presentation:

  1. Nembhard WN, Gokun Y, Ali M, Thomas S, Freeman E, Bradford J, Fischbach L, James A, Miller GP, Phelps Josh, Spadaro D and Shorey J. (2020) Developing a Faculty Retention Plan for an Academic Medical Center in a Small Rural State. Accepted for oral presentation at the annual Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA) Professional Development Conference, Portland, OR, July 21-24. (Meeting cancelled due to COVID-19).

 

  1. Simmons Layla, Lane Megan, Neil Kat, Sterba Kristen, Gowan Jared, Implementation of an Interprofessional 1-800-COVID-19 Hotline Call Center Training Simulation, NEXUS Summit, National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education, Minnesota-Online Delivery, 6 August 2020.

 

  1. Simmons Layla, Lane Megan, Neil Kat, Sterba Kristen, Gowan Jared, Implementation of an Interprofessional 1-800-COVID-19 Hotline Call Center Training Simulation, Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) Virtual Conference, 11 November 2020.

 

  1. Bradway C., Feliz H., Brown C., Narcisse M.R., Schuldt R.F., Vincenzo Jennifer, Weech-Maldonado R., Obesity in Nursing Home Residents, National Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care, 1 November 2020.

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, Croarkin E., Schwertfeger J., Cross-Collaboration to Reduce Falls: An Onc/Geri/Neuro Balance & Falls SIG Tri-Alliance Symposium, American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine Annual Conference, 1 October 2020.

 

  1. Gray R. Michelle, Gills J., Glenn, J.M., Madero E.N., Hall A., Fuseya N., Vincenzo Jennifer, Bott N., Functional Status Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults is Determined by Cognitive Status, Annual Alzheimer’s Associate International Conference, 1 July 2020.

 

  1. Gray R. Michelle, Gills J., Glenn, J.M., Madero E.N., Hall A., Fuseya N., Vincenzo Jennifer, Bott N., Low Cognitive Function is Associated with Reduced Functional Fitness among Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Gerontological Society of America Annual Scientific Meeting, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1 November 2020.

 

  1. Holland Angel, Ross Ruth, Closing the Loop: Providing Effective Student Feedback, Academy of Physical Therapy Education Conference, 1 October 2020.

 

  1. Johnson Nathan, Key Jason, The A.B.L.E Model for Enhancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions, 15 October 2020.

 

  1. Johnson Nathan, Stop the bleeding: Novel approaches to Addressing the Shortage of Pathologists and Laboratory Professionals. 1 September 2020.

 

  1. *Curry, Katie & *Tran, Kathie. (Faculty mentor: Atcherson,Samuel) (2020, October 12-16). Multilingual Patients Who Appear to Have Hearing Loss or APD. Virtual presentation for the 2020 Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention.

 

  1. Atcherson, Samuel, Smiley, D.F., Binotti, G., Hardin, J., & Wiley, J. Evolution of Communication Barriers and Solutions during COVID-19 Pandemic. Virtual panel presentation for the 2020 Arkansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association convention.

Peer-Reviewed Poster Presentation:

  1. Bennett Holly, Oholendt C.K., Vincenzo Jennifer, A Survey of Older Adults’ Perspectives of In-Person and Virtual Parkinson’s-Specific Exercise Classes, Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting, 1 November 2020.

 

  1. Bennett Holly, Vincenzo Jennifer, Coleman K., Walter Christopher, Oholendt C.K., Survey of Older Adults’ Perspectives of In-Person and Virtual Parkinson’s-Specific Exercise Classes, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine Annual Conference, 1 October 2020.

 

  1. Holland Angel, Worley L, Jordan L, Koch M, Yam F, Yancey E, *Hurst Avery, Promoting Student Wellness Resources: Development of the Student Smartphone App, Academy of Physical Therapy Education Conference, 1 October 2020.

 

  1. Holland Angel, Ross Ruth, Schulz T, Warmack TS, Anders M, Interprofessional Clinical Preceptor Training Utilizing Stimulation – A Pilot Project, Academy of Physical Therapy, 1 October 2020.

 

  1. Holland Angel, Worley L, Jordan L, Koch M, Yam F, Yancey E, *Hurst Avery, Promoting Student Wellness Resources: Development of the Student Smartphone App, Academy of Physical Therapy Education Conference, 1 October 2020.

 

  1. *Cannon Natalie, *Ross Kate, Trudeau Heather, Huitt Tiffany, Utilizing Interprofessional Education Simulation Training on Weight Bias to Influence Students’ Attitudes and Preceptors of Overweight and Obese Patients, National Center for Interprofessional Practice and EducationNexus Summitt, 8 October 2020.

Non-Peer-Reviewed Presentation:

  1. Atcherson Samuel, *Finley Evan, *McDowell, B. Renee, *Watson Celeste (2020, Nov/Dec). Speech Degradations and Considerations in the Search for Transparent Face Coverings during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Audiology Today, https://www.audiology.org/audiology-today-julyaugust-2020/online-feature-more-speech-degradations-and-considerations-search?utm_source=BenchmarkEmail&utm_campaign=2020_0807_COVID_Week_in_Review&utm_medium=email&fbclid=IwAR3uEDDzZycZ7MQ5jRyr0VIp6yVJxXeK1gvg9VqSaSK6T33RecOgKfoQh5w

 

  1. Baltimore W.J., Atcherson Samuel. (2020, June/July). Helping our clients parse speech through the mask during COVID-19. The ASH Leader. https://leader.pubs.asha.org/do/10.1044/leader.MIW.25062020.34/full/#:~:text=Reduce%20background%20noise%20sources.,signal%2Dto%2Dnoise%20ratio

New Grant Submitted and Funded:

  1. Tucker Claire, UAMS Dental Hygiene, Delta Dental Foundation of Arkansas. $30,000, 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2021.

 

  1. Jefferson John, Walter Christopher, Dissemination of the Walk With Ease (WWE), Arkansas Department of Health, $14,048. (7/1/2020 – 1/8/2021).

 

  1. Clark Lindsey, Robertson Cherika, (Un) Real Adventures in Laboratory Education: Integrating Virtual Reality Laboratory Activities into the Medical Laboratory Science Curriculum, College of Health Professions Seed Grant, $2,250. (7/1/2020 – 6/30/2021).

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 (7/1/2019 – 6/30/2024).

 

  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, Maternal Child Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) Training Program. $3,545,824. (9/16/2016 – 8/30/2021).

 

  1. Moser Dana, Improving Functional Communication Outcomes in Post-Stroke Aphasia via Telespeech: An Alternative Service Deliver Model for Underserved Populations. CHP Seed Grant. $4,988 (9/9/2019 – 9/7/2020).

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, KL2 Mentored Career Development Scholar Award – UAMS Development of a Falls Prevention Self-Management Plan, UAMS/NIH/NCATS. $231,720. (8/1/2019 – 7/31/2021).

 

  1. Robinson Gregory, Executive functioning and working memory responses time in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and neurotypical children. CHP Seed Grant. $3,149. (9/9/2019 – 9/7/2020).

 

  1. McMillian, Ashley, UAMS 12th Street Health and Wellness Center – Dental Initiatives. Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation. $30,000. (1/1/2020 –12/31/2020).

 

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

 

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

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, (Co-Investigator), Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery Exercise, Parkinson’s Foundation. $40,000. (10/1/2020 – 10/31/2021).

Pending Grants:

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, (Co-Investigator, Site PI), Virtual exercise to improve walking for vulnerable older adults: adaption of an evidence-based group exercise program, NIH, $768,765. (7/1/2021 – 6/30/2026) (Submitted December 2020).

 

  1. Riley E, Dayer L, Teigen Amber, Richardson L, McFerguson F, Trotter S, Huitt Tiffany, Ward N, Interpofessional Naloxone Tracking Practice to Manage Suspected Opioid Overdose, UAMS Small IPE Grant, $14,962. (7/1/2021 – 6/30/2022).

Grants Submitted but Not Funded:

  1. Handfinger, Alex (PI), Stadter, Samantha (Co-I), Phelps, Josh (Co-I): Arkansas Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program (ARFVP). Cigna Foundation Healthier Kids For Our Future, $125,000 (1/1/2021-12/21/2021).

 

  1. Holland Angel, Anders M, A Novel Faculty Development Training Workshop to Focus on Delivering Effective Student Feedback in Clinical Education Settings, A Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, $39,986. (Resubmit 12/31/2021).

 

  1. Walter Christopher, Feasibility of objectively quantifying physical activity among Northwest Arkansas’ Marshallese community members, Medical Research Endowment, $14,947. (Resubmit 12/31/2021).

Books and Book Chapters:

NONE

 Workshops, Keynote and Plenary Speeches:

  1. Williams Edward, (Presenter) Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare, Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants, Virtual Meeting, 10 October 2020.

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, (Speaker) Mutifactorial Falls Prevention for Older Adults, Active Aging and Rehab Fitness Summit, Virtual Conference, 1 October 2020.

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, (Speaker) National Council Aging. Live Falls Prevention Facebook Event Featuring Experts in Falls Prevention, Facebook Live Event, 21 September 2020.

 

  1. Teigen Amber, Huitt Tiffany, (Co-presenters) Mindfulness: Its Benefits for Promoting Professional Wellness. Arkansas Chapter of American Academy of Physician Assistants IMPACT Conference, Virtual, 6 November 2020.

Blogs and Commentaries:

  1. Pariser G, Vincenzo Jennifer, Hergott C, Maxell J, Braitsch M, Physical Activity and Falls Prevention National Media Campaign, November 2020. https://www.choosept.com/physicalactivity

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, (editor) How to avoid a fall: 5 tips to support quality of life, September 2020. https://www.choosept.com/resources/detail/how-to-avoid-fall-5-tips-to-support-quality-of-lif

 

  1. Allison L.K., Vincenzo Jennifer, Scrutinize the Reports of a Research Study: A Commentary Regarding the STRIDE Study. GeriNotes, volume 27, page 5 – 7, November 2020. https://geriatricspt.org/members/publications/gerinotes/index.cfm

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, Popular Science/Balance Make for Scary, fun, and Surprisingly Perfect Pandemic Workout-expert/interviewed, July 2020. https://www.popsci.com/story/technology/revolution-core-32-balance-board-exercise/

 

  1. Robertson Cherika, ASCLS Leadership Academy Project: Evolution of the Off the Bench Podcast, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science, 1 July 2020.

 

  1. Lindsey Clark, Case 7100: Clostridium difficile infection. ASCP CheckPath Clinical Pathology Educational Activity, Quarter 3, September 2020.

 

  1. Clark Lindsey, American Society for Microbiology Articles: Immunosuppressed and stressed: Navigating COVID-19 as a high-risk scientist, October 2020. https://asm.org/Articles/2020/October/Immunosuppressed-and-Stressed-Navigating-COVID-19

Awards:

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, Distinguished Service Award, American Physical Therapy Association of Arkansas, 1 October 2020.

 

  1. Vincenzo Jennifer, Excellence in Scholarship Award, UAMS College of Health Professions, 1 September 2020.

 

  1. Cherika Robertson, 40 Under Forty Honoree, American Society for Clinical Pathology, 1 August 2020.

New Honors, special recognition, Editorial Board Member:

  1. Reza Hakkak, Editorial Board member, Frontiers Diabetes Nutrition and Dietetics

 

  1. Jennifer Vincenzo, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in Geriatrics, Division of Geriatrics, UAMS College of Medicine

 

  1. Cherika Robertson, 2020 Champion of Healthcare, Arkansas Money & Politics

 

  1. Lindsey Clark, Faculty Facilitator Certification for Virtual Exposure Workshops, UAMS Office of IPE, September 2020

 

  1. Lindsey Clark, UAMS IPE Faculty Facilitator Certification for Quadruple Aim Workshops, UAMS Office of IPE, November 2020

 

  1. Lindsey Clark, Peer Reviewer, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference poster presentation session and oral presentation sessions