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RESEARCH:
Currently, I am principal investigator of two studies funded by
the National Cancer Institute. The grants are '"Menopausal
Symptom Relief for Women with Breast Cancer" which is a randomized,
placebo-controlled clinical study examining the use of acupuncture
for menopausal symptom management for women who experience following
treatment for breast cancer and "Menopause and Meditation
for Breast Cancer Survivors" which is a clinical trial of
the use of meditation to reduce menopausal hot flashes in both
breast cancer survivors and women with naturally occurring menopause.
I am Co-Principal Investigator with Sandra Engberg, PhD on the
NIH funded grant “Using Acupuncture for Urinary Incontinence”.
My research reflects my study of the intersection of women's lives
and their health. Previous funded research includes a study of
the herb Cimicifuga racemosa [Black cohosh] for menopausal symptom
relief as well exploration of adjustment after hysterectomy.
TEACHING:
My teaching includes Structure of Knowledge for the PhD
students, the Women's Health Research Emphasis Seminar for graduate
students as well as the undergraduate research course. While
I joined the faculty at University Pittsburgh in 2002, I have
taught since 1975. My previous academic affiliations have been
at Duquesne University [00-02]; Yale University [95-00]; University
of Texas-Houston [90-95]; University of Pennsylvania [82-90];
Southern Illinois University [80-82]; University of Alabama [75-80];
and Radford College [74-76]. I have been the director of three
nurse practitioner programs and mentored both masters and doctoral
students.
SERVICE:
I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Promotion
and Development in the School of Nursing. I am the Past President
of the Society for Menstrual Cycle Research [http://menstruationresearch.org/].
I am the Secretary of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner
Faculties [http://www.nonpf.com]
as well as a member of the Research Committee. I am a member of
American Nurses Association, Pennsylvania State Nurses Association,
Sigma Theta Tau International, Inc., Phi Kappa Phi (research society),
Sigma Xi (research society), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners,
and the North American Menopause Society.
Background:
| Education |
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| BSN |
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Nursing |
| MSN |
The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
Maternal - Infant Nursing |
| DSN |
University of Alabama in Birmingham
Maternal - Child Health |
| FNP |
Texas Woman's University
Post-master's Certificate |
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| Professional Experience |
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| Academic |
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| 2002 – present |
School of Nursing, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh,
PA
Associate Professor |
| 2000 – 2002 |
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Associate Professor
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| 1995 – 2002 |
Yale University, New Haven, CT
Associate Professor |
| 1990 – 1995 |
University of Texas, Houston, TX
Associate Professor |
| 1982 – 1990 |
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Professor |
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