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Symptom management in chronic conditions; Traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture; Clinical trials
Non-invasive interventions, symptom management, dietary, behavioral, Chinese medicine, acupuncture, clinical trials
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1. Chronic Diarrhea in HIV using Acupuncture and Moxibustion: A Randomized
Clinical Trial.
National Institutes of Health
1999-2004
2. Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner’s Diagnostic Reasoning
National Institutes of Health
2002-2003
Training Grants
Project Director/Principal Investigator: Integrative Therapies in Primary
Care Graduate Subspecialty Program
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services/Health Resources & Services
Administration, Bureau of Health Professions
2000-2003
1. Acupuncture and Moxibustion: An RCT for Treatment of Chronic Diarrhea
in HIV Patients
National Institute of Health - NCCAM
1999-2002
2. Testing Strategies to Reduce Diarrhea in Patients with HIV
National Institute of Nursing Research
1996-2001
3. Promoting the Care of Populations with Chronic Debilitating Diseases
Program Center grant to use informatics and build evidence for practice in
underserved populations
Village Care
1997-2000
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| 2004 | The Traditional Chinese Medicine World Foundation, Building Bridges of Integration for Traditional Chinese Medicine, for research titled, "Acupuncture for Chronic Nausea in HIV." |
| 2003 | Distinguished Researcher Award, Foundation of the New York State Nurses Association |
| 2002 | Researcher Recognition Award, Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, National Meeting, San Francisco, California |
| 2001 | Sixth Annual Presidential Columbia University Teaching Award – Finalist |
| 2000 | President’s Distinguished Alumnus Award, for distinguished service in HIV/AIDS research and integrating the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with biomedical treatment approaches, The New York College of Wholistic Education and Research |
| 1999 | Outstanding Clinical Article of the Year Award: Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, National Meeting, San Diego, California |
| 1998 | Diplomate of Acupuncture: National Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine |
| 1997 | Excellence in Acupuncture Award: The New York College of Wholistic Health Education and Research |
| 1997 | Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN) |
| 1996 | Advanced Practice Nurse APNSCAN Award for Exceptional Contributions to Health Care (AIDS): U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group of Pfizer Inc. |
| 1994 | O'Neil Distinguished Faculty Award for Community Service: Columbia University School of Nursing |
| 1994 | Gold Multimedia Media Award: "HIV/AIDS Interactive Multimedia Video.” Columbia University School of Nursing and Dartmouth Interactive Media Laboratory |
| 1992 | Excellence in Nursing Special Recognition Award (AIDS Care) St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center |
| 1991 | Excellence in Nursing Special Recognition Award (AIDS Care) St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center |
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AIDS Treatment Data Network: Former Board of Directors
American Academy
of Nursing: Fellow
Expert Advisory Board for HIV/AIDS
American Nurses Association
American Society for Parenteral & Enteral
Nutrition
Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
Association for Reproductive Health Practitioners
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine: Diplomate
New York State Nurses Association
New York State Acupuncture Association
Oncology Nursing Society
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Sigma Theta Tau
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| 2002-present | Columbia Presbyterian Institutional Review Board (IRB) (appointed) |
| 2001-present | Board of Visitors, (Research Division) |
| 1994-present | Center for AIDS Research, School of Nursing (SON), Director |
| 1994-present | Doctoral Council Committee, SON |
| 1995-present | Center for Health Policy, SON |
| 1997-present | Appointment and Promotions Committee, SON, Institute of Medicine |