2008 Professional Presentations
  1. Bolin, J.N., Mier, N., & Ory, M.G. (2008, May). Examining Ethnic and Racial Disparities Associated with Diabetes, Hospitalization and Lower Extremity Amputation. CDC Diabetes Translation Conference, Orlando, FL.

  2. Bolin, J.N., Prochaska, J., Fulton, D., Hora, K., & Ory, M.G. (2008, May). CBPR Approaches to Diabetes Self-Management Programs in Rural and Underserved Populations Using Computer-based Education. CDC Diabetes Translation Conference, Orlando, FL.

  3. Datta, S., Sharkey, J.R., Carroll, R.J., & Wu, G. (2008, April). Dietary intake of nutritionally nonessential amino acids among homebound older adults. Presented at 2008 Annual Experimental Biology Meeting, San Diego, CA.

  4. Forjuoh, S.N., Ory, M.G., Reis, M.D., & Couchman, G.R. (2008, March). Feasibility, Challenges, and the Potential of Enhancing Diabetes Care with a PDA Technology. Presentation to 1st International Conference on Advanced Technologies and Treatments for Diabetes, Prague, CR.

  5. Gipson, R., Fulton, D., Ory, M.G., Wilson, M., Zernial, C., & Lorino, A. (2008, March). Aging Texas Well: Using Evidence-Based Programs with Older Adults. Presentation to 2008 Conference of The National Council on Aging and The American Society on Aging, Washington, DC.

  6. Griesenbeck, J.S., Steck, M.D., Huber, J.C., Sharkey, J.R., & Brender, J.D. (2008, May). Development of estimates of nitrates, nitrites, and nitrosamines in commonly eaten foods. Presented at 32nd National Nutrient Databank Conference, Ottawa, Ontario Canada.

  7. Sharf, B.F. & Sharkey, J.R. (2008, May).Teaching Community Health Workers to be Ethnographers. Presented at The Fourth International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry (QI2008), Champaign-Urbana, IL.

  8. Sharkey, J.R. (2008, April). Perceptions and Beliefs of the Role of Nutrition and Diet on Brain Health. Presented at 2008 Annual Experimental Biology Meeting, San Diego, CA.

  9. Sharkey, J.R. (2008, May).The (Ground) Truth About Potential Spatial Access To A Rural Food Environment, Presented at the 2008 Annual Meeting of The International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, Banff, Alberta, Canada.

  10. Ory MG, Liles C, Alaniz A, Wade A, and Gipson R. "Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging: The Brazos Valley." Presentation to the 136th Annual Meeting of the American Public Health Association. San Diego, CA. October 2008.

  11. St. John, J.A., Felix, M.R.J., Burdine, J.N., Wendel, M.L., & Ramirez, L. (2008, May).WIN ”Utilizing Community Health Workers as Service Coordinators in a Breast Cancer Screening and Treatment Project in Deep South Texas (poster). NRHA 31st Annual Rural Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

  12. Hora, K. (2008). Generations Working Together to Promote Community Wellness (Part I). CDC Health Promotion Conference, Washington, D.C.

  13. St. John, J.A. (2008, April). Community Health Workers WIN: Women's health Improvement Project. SRPH's 3rd Annual Research Poster Symposium and Student Poster Contest, College Station, TX.

  14. St. John, J.A., Felix, M.R.J., Burdine, J., & Wendel, M.L. (2008, May). Mobilizing colonia residents to improve health and quality of life through community health partnerships. 31st Annual National Rural Health Association Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

  15. Bolin, J.N. (2008, January). Navigating Existing Laws and Regulations to Improve Health Care and Reduce Costs of Care for Persons with Diabetes in Arizona. Invited Speaker: Arizona Diabetes Coalition Yearly Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

  16. McLeroy, K.R. (2008, January 23) Public Health in Transition. Presented at the Texas A&M; College of Architecture, Architecture for Health Lecture Series, College Station, TX.

  17. McLeroy, K.R. (2008, May) Evolution of Public Health. Oklahoma Public Health Leadership Institute, Tulsa, OK.

  18. Ory M.G. (2008, February). Translating Research to Practice: Promoting Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs. Keynote Presentation to Christus Community Health Council Conference, Houston, TX.

  19. Ory, M.G. (2008, January). Building Sustainability into Evidence-Based Programs for Older Adults. Presentation to NCOA's Annual Grantees Meeting on Evidence-Based Prevention and Promotion Programming, Portland, OR.

  20. Ory, M.G. (2008, January). Breakout facilitator. NCOA's Annual Grantees Meeting on Evidence-Based Prevention and Promotion Programming, Portland, OR.

  21. Ory, M.G. (2008, February). Faculty Panel. Symposium on Strategies for Success in Getting NIH Funding. Office of Sponsored Programs. Texas A&M; University, College Station TX.