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College of Health Professions: Research Office

Faculty Scholarly Accomplishments from July to December 2020

This page details various past accomplishments achieved by our faculty, including publications, awards, grants and more, for a six-month period.

The names of College of Health Professions faculty members are shown in bold, while students in the college have an asterisk next to their name.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Presentations

  • 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 canceled due to COVID-19).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Holland Angel*, Ross Ruth*, Closing the Loop: Providing Effective Student Feedback, Academy of Physical Therapy Education Conference, 1 October 2020.
  • 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.
  • Johnson Nathan*, Stop the bleeding: Novel approaches to Addressing the Shortage of Pathologists and Laboratory Professionals. 1 September 2020.
  • 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.
  • 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 Presentations

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Presentations

Grant Submitted and Funded

  • Tucker Claire*, UAMS Dental Hygiene, Delta Dental Foundation of Arkansas. $30,000, 1/1/2021 – 12/31/2021.
  • Jefferson John*, Walter Christopher*, Dissemination of the Walk With Ease (WWE), Arkansas Department of Health, $14,048. (7/1/2020 – 1/8/2021).
  • 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).

Continuation Grants

  • 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).
  • 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).
  • 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).
  • 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).
  • Moser Dana*, Improving Functional Communication Outcomes in Post-Stroke Aphasia via Telespeech: An Alternative Service Deliver Model for Underserved Populations. UAMS College of Health Professions Seed Grant. $4,988 (9/9/2019 – 9/7/2020).
  • 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).
  • Robinson Gregory*, Executive functioning and working memory responses time in children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and neurotypical children. UAMS College of Health Professions Seed Grant. $3,149. (9/9/2019 – 9/7/2020).
  • McMillian, Ashley*, UAMS 12th Street Health and Wellness Center – Dental Initiatives. Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation. $30,000. (1/1/2020 –12/31/2020).
  • 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).
  • 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).
  • Vincenzo Jennifer*, (Co-Investigator), Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery Exercise, Parkinson’s Foundation. $40,000. (10/1/2020 – 10/31/2021).

Pending Grants

  • 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).
  • Riley E, Dayer L, Teigen Amber*, Richardson L, McFerguson F, Trotter S, Huitt Tiffany*, Ward N, Interprofessional 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

  • 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).
  • 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).
  • 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, Keynotes and Plenary Speeches

  • Williams Edward*, (Presenter) Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare, Arkansas Academy of Physician Assistants, Virtual Meeting, 10 October 2020.
  • Vincenzo Jennifer*, (Speaker) Multifactorial Falls Prevention for Older Adults, Active Aging and Rehab Fitness Summit, Virtual Conference, 1 October 2020.
  • Vincenzo Jennifer*, (Speaker) National Council Aging. Live Falls Prevention Facebook Event Featuring Experts in Falls Prevention, Facebook Live Event, 21 September 2020.
  • 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.

Blog Posts and Commentaries

Awards

  • Vincenzo Jennifer*, Distinguished Service Award, American Physical Therapy Association of Arkansas, 1 October 2020.
  • Vincenzo Jennifer*, Excellence in Scholarship Award, UAMS College of Health Professions, 1 September 2020.
  • Cherika Robertson*, 40 Under Forty Honoree, American Society for Clinical Pathology, 1 August 2020.

Other Honors or Recognition

  • Reza Hakkak*, Editorial Board member, Frontiers Diabetes Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Jennifer Vincenzo*, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor in Geriatrics, Division of Geriatrics, UAMS College of Medicine
  • Cherika Robertson*, 2020 Champion of Healthcare, Arkansas Money & Politics
  • Lindsey Clark*, Faculty Facilitator Certification for Virtual Exposure Workshops, UAMS Office of IPE, September 2020
  • Lindsey Clark*, UAMS IPE Faculty Facilitator Certification for Quadruple Aim Workshops, UAMS Office of IPE, November 2020
  • Lindsey Clark*, Peer Reviewer, American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference poster presentation session and oral presentation sessions