DEBORAH A. COHEN, DCN, R.D.
EDUCATIONDoctorate in Clinical Nutrition: University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, Sept 2008.
Clinical Nutrition Residency, University of Nevada School of Medicine, Las Vegas NV, June - July 2007
Master of Medical Science: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 1986. Clinical Nutrition Internship: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 1985. Bachelor of Science: University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 1984.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. August 2008-present. Fall 2008: Management in Dietetics (NUTR 321), Human Nutrition (NUTR 244)
Spring 2009: Nutrition Assessment (NUTR 526), Principles of Food Science (NUTR 330), PHR 798: Interdisciplinary Geriatric Assessment (pilot course).
Clinical Faculty Associate: Southeast Missouri State University. Cape Girardeau, MO. August 2000- May 2008.
Dietetic Internship, Assistant Director
Developed and revised (annually) Nutrition Therapy Modules for all Nutrition Therapy rotations; assisted with yearly Program Manual revisions; Clinical Nutrition Coordinator for all Nutrition Therapy rotations; organized and directed Preceptor Workshops; taught monthly classes to dietetic interns; assisted with organization of Nutrition Therapy and Community Nutrition rotation schedules.
Instructor
Nutrition for Health (online, face-to-face), Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition I, Medical Nutrition Therapy I, Energy Metabolism, Graduate Seminar, Sports Nutrition, Advanced Practice Nutrition
College Committees
Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Chair, Sept 2003-Feb 2008 Professional Development, Sept 2003-Aug 2006
Dietetic Internship Advisory Board, Sept 2000- May 2008
Clinical Dietitian: University of Nebraska Medical Center. Omaha, NE. August 1992- May 1999. Bone Marrow Transplant Program: Nutrition Support Specialist
Oncology/Hematology, Critical Care (ICU), Gynecologic Oncology, Clinical Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology, HIV Clinic, Gastroenterology
Research Committee
Supervising Dietitian, UNMC Dietetic Internship: Oncology, Nutrition Support
Marketing Dietitian: Methodist Hospital, Omaha, NE. April 1992- August 1992. “A Fare of the Heart” Program
Clinical Dietitian: St Joseph Hospital, Omaha, NE, September 1988- March 1992.
Oncology, Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, ICU, ICU step- down unit, Pediatrics
Supervising Dietitian, University of Nebraska Dietetic Internship: Oncology
Senior Nutritionist: Maternal and Infant Care Project, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA. August 1996- June 1988.
High Risk Obstetrics, WIC certifications (prenatal, pediatric)
Coordinating Dietitian: Georgia State Dietetic Internship, Emory University Dietetic Internship Clinical Dietitian: Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Atlanta, GA. March 1986- June 1986.
Ambulatory Care, Head and Neck Cancer Service, Weight Control Clinic, Dysphagia Swallowing Team
Nutrition Aide: Food Consumption Research Branch, United States Department of Agriculture, Hyattsville, MD. May 1982- August 1984.
Nationwide Household Food Consumption Surveys TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Faculty, Creighton University School of Nursing, Omaha, NE. January 1989-May 1999. Introduction to Nutrition
University College Independent Study Program
Instructor, Medical Nutrition Education, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. September 1992-May 1999.
Dietetic Internship: Oncology, Nutrition Support, Diet and Cancer Prevention, Food Allergies Instructor, School of Allied Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. September 1992-May 1999.
School of Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Program, School of Nursing, Radiologic Technician Program
Nutrition and Immunology, Diet and Cancer Prevention, Nutrition Support, Food Allergies Instructor, Creighton University School of Dental Science, Omaha, NE. January 1990-May 1992.
Introduction to Nutrition
AWARDS
Outstanding Teacher of the Year.
College of Health and Human Services, Southeast Missouri State University, April 2007. Non-Tenure Merit Promotion.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Dietetic Association
Member: 1986- present
Dietetic Educators of Practitioners Practice Group Dietitians in Nutrition Support Practice Group
American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Member: August 2008- present
New Mexico Dietetic Association Member June 2008- present
Southeast Missouri District Dietetic Association President, July 2002- July 2003
President-Elect, July 2001- July 2002 Newsletter Editor, July 2004- July 2005
Iowa/Nebraska Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (INSPEN) President, February 1999- May 1999
Newsletter Editor, August 1995- May 1999
Nebraska Dietetic Association (August 1988- May 1999) Marrow Transplant Nutrition Network (1995-2000)
American Cancer Society, Nebraska Division Board of Directors, 1992-1997
Professional Education, 1989-1997
Dietitians Conference Planning Committee, 1991-1997
Public Education, Chairperson 1992-1996, member 1989-1996
Nutrition March Against Cancer, Chairperson 1990-1994, member 1989-1995 Volunteer Core Team Management Leader: Prevention Programs (Tobacco Control, Nutrition) 1994-1997
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Impact of Two Pulmonary Enteral Formulations on Nutritional Indices and Economic Outcomes UMDNJ-SHRP, Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition Program, January 2007-April 2008.
Energy Expenditure in Trauma Patients with an Open Abdomen
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV. August 2007-May 2008. Evaluation of Physical Assessment Knowledge and Skills in Dietetic Internships and
Coordinated Programs.
UMDNJ-SHRP Research Project, Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition Program, January 2006.
Pilot Study to Determine the Feasibility of Total Enteral Nutrition Support via Nasogastric Feeding Tube in Patients Receiving Autologous Bone Marrow and Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation.
Bone Marrow Transplant Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center. May 1994 – Jan. 1997.
TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS
Cohen DA. Neoplastic Disease. In: Nahikian-Nelms ML, Sucher K, Long S, eds. Nutrition Therapy and Pathophysiology. Belmont, CA: Thompson Higher Education; 2006.
Cohen DA. Acute Leukemia Treated with Total Body Irradiation, Chemotherapy, and Bone Marrow Transplantation. In: Nahikian-Nelms ML, Anderson SL, eds. Medical Nutrition Therapy: A Case Study Approach. Belmont, CA: Thompson Higher Education; 2004.
Cohen DA. Nutrition and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). In: Williams SR, Schlenker E, eds. Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Publishing; 2003.
Cohen DA. Nutrition, Obesity and Eating Disorders. In: DiBaise JK, ed. Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Pearls of Wisdom. Boston, MA: Boston Medical Publishing Corporation; 2000.
PUBLICATIONS
Cohen DA, Byham-Gray L, Denmark R. Impact of two pulmonary enteral formulations on nutritional indices and economic outcomes. Nutr Clin Pract. 2009;24:118.
Cohen DA, Kuhls DA. Energy expenditure and open abdomen following trauma. Top Clin Nutr. 2009:24:122-129.
Cohen DA. The efficacy of zinc lozenges and zinc nasal sprays in the treatment of the common cold. Top Clin Nutr. 2006;21:355-361.
Cohen DA. Nutrition support of the cancer patient. On Line .2000;8:1,3,5. Cohen DA. Gut Specific Immunonutrition. INSPEN Newsletter. 1997;8(5).
Cohen DA. Nutrition management of gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease following bone marrow transplant. Support Line. 1996;22:13-5.
Cohen DA. Nutrition support of the cancer patient. INSPEN Newsletter. 1995;1(7).
TEXTBOOK CHAPTERS REVIEWED
Food Safety. IN: Thompson J, Manore M. Nutrition: An Applied Approach. Benjamin Cummings. (2004).
Walking Through the Lifecycle: Childhood, Adolescence, and Young, Middle- Aged, and Older Adults IN: Thompson J, Manore M. Nutrition: An Applied Approach. Benjamin Cummings. (2004).
Adult Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. IN: Comprehensive Guide to Transplant Nutrition Therapy. American Dietetic Association. (2002).
Boyle MA. Personal Nutrition, West Publishing Company. (1994).
Nutritional Intervention in HIV Infection. IN: Mountain-Plains Regional AIDS Education and Training Center Curriculum Manual. (1994).
ABSTRACTS
Impact of Two Pulmonary Enteral Formulations on Nutritional Indices and Economic
Outcomes. American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). Clinical Nutrition Week. New Orleans, LA. February 2009.
Physical Assessment Knowledge and Skills Taught in Dietetic Internships and Coordinated Programs. Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, Philadelphia, PA. September 2007.
Incorporation of a Sports Nutrition Module into a Community Nutrition Experience. American Dietetic Association Annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Meeting. St. Louis, MO. October 2001.
Enteral Feeding in a Peripheral Stem Cell Transplant (PSCT) Patient. American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. 19th Clinical Congress. Miami, FL. January 1995.
Development and Implementation of the Great American Food Fight Against Cancer Campaign in Nebraska. American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. October 1990.
PRESENTATIONS
Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill Trauma Patient. Critical Care Conference. University Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV. July 2007.
Perfect Pounds: Assessing Your Ideal Body Weight. Well Said Workshop. Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. November, 2003
The Scoop on Supplements. Wellness Advantage Workshop Series. Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. October 2001.
Nutrition and the Cancer Patient. Southeast District Dietetic Association Meeting. Sikeston, MO. August 2000.
Nutrition Support and Bone Marrow Transplantation: Post Graduate Course. American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. 22nd Clinical Congress. Orlando, FL. January 1998
Anorexia: Etiology and Management in the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient. Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant Conference. University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. August 1997. Prevention of Enteral Feeding Tube Obstruction. INSPEN Fall Symposium. Des Moines, IA.
September 1997.
Nutrition Support. Internal Medicine Noon Conference. University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. November 1995.
Nutritional Management of the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient. Short Course in Bone Marrow Transplantation. Immanuel Hospital, Omaha, NE. November 1994.
Maintaining Optimal Nutrition in Cancer Patients. Diagnosis and Management of Common Cancers Conference. Kearney, NE. June 1994.
Nutrition and the Oncology Patient. Fourth Annual Dietitians Conference. Omaha, NE. September 1992.
Nutrition and the Oncology Patient. Central Nebraska District Dietetic Association, Annual Meeting. Grand Island, NE. May 1992.
