Research Projects & Grants

Federal

• Improving quality of life after diagnosis and treatment, Role: Investigator, National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS, (10/2019 - 10/2020) Status: Completed
• Non pharmacological interventions for procedural pain in preterm neonates, Role: Other Significant Contributor, National Institute of Nursing Research/NIH/DHHS, (09/2014 - 07/2019) Status: Closed
• Center for Brain Hemorrhage Research, Role: Statistician, National Institutes of Health/DHHS, (01/2014 - 12/2019) Status: Closed
• Plant-based diets and risk of cancer, Role: Assistant Professor, National Institutes of Health/DHHS, (09/2011 - 08/2017) Status: Closed
• Pain and Hypoxia in Premature Neonates, Role: Statistician, National Institute of Nursing Research/NIH/DHHS, (07/2009 - 04/2014) Status: Closed

For Profit Organization

• Placebo-controlled, double-blind study to assess efficacy and safety of oral vismodegib for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma preceding excision by Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS); version 3.0 dated February 22, 2012, Role: Investigator, Genentech, Inc., (07/2012 - 07/2013) Status: Completed
• Network For a Healthy California, Role: Principal Investigator, Public Health Institute, (06/2009 - 06/2010) Status: Closed

Internal

• Prevention of Sinusoidal Obstructive Syndrome (SOS/VOD) Using Defibrotide in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Recipients, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, (09/2024) Status: Approved
• Pain and stress assessment and ROP screening examination in premature infants, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pediatrics, (07/2024 - 07/2025) Status: Approved
• Antibiotics for the Induction and Maintenance of Remission in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Role: Statistician, LLU Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, (09/2023) Status: Approved
• Assessment of nafcillin-associated phlebitis in pediatric patients, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, (09/2021) Status: Approved
• Clinical Outcomes in Patients Prescribed Antibiotics for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, (09/2021) Status: Approved
• Impact of COVID-19 vaccination on COVID-19 infections among LLUH employees, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pharmaceutical Sciences, (02/2021) Status: Completed
• Role of lithium in depression and suicidal ideation in end stage renal disease patients, Role: Other Significant Contributor, LLU - GRASP, (01/2021 - 06/2025) Status: Awarded
• Renal impairment associated with the use of sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim in the pediatric population, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, (12/2019 - 06/2024) Status: Completed
• Incidence and potential harmful interactions between prescribed medications and Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) in older adults at a geriatric primary care clinic under the Family Medicine department in Loma Linda, California, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Family Medicine, (12/2019 - 01/2022) Status: Completed
• Single vs. combination anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (Anti-MRSA) antibiotics for the treatment of complicated Pneumonia in pediatric patients: A retrospective analysis, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, (11/2019 - 09/2024) Status: Completed
• Myelosuppression rates with administration of Nafcillin and/or Rifampin in pediatric patients, Role: Investigator, LLU School of Pharmacy, (09/2019 - 06/2024) Status: Completed
• Office worker behavior health study, Role: Investigator, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (09/2019 - 08/2024) Status: Completed
• Evaluation of febrile neutropenia guideline adherence at Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC ), Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Pharmacy Practice, (01/2019 - 01/2020) Status: Completed
• Developmental disability awareness: assessing Jordanians' knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceptions, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (11/2016 - 11/2017) Status: Completed
• Water-pipe smoking: It's role in initiation of cigarette smoking in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Role: Investigator, LLU Center for Nutrition, Healthy Lifestyles, and Disease Prevention, (01/2015) Status: Completed
• Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties testing of the Arabic anterior knee pain scale, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (02/2014 - 02/2015) Status: Completed
• The validity of three main structural instability tests and the inter-rater reliability of the new lumbar segmental instability classification, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2012 - 11/2013) Status: Completed
• Registered dietitians and their nutrient intake, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (06/2012) Status: Completed

Other Research

• Nicole M. Salisbury, Christian X. Makuch, Jordan Cooler, Jessa Koch, Melissa C. Palmer.Assessment of Student Pharmacist Sleep Habits. ACCP Virtual Poster Symposium • May26 – May 27, 2020. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (05/2020)
• Jane J. Litwak, Nam Cho, H. Bryant Nguyen, Kayvan Moussavi and Thomas Bushell (2019). Vitamin C, Hydrocortisone, and Thiamine for the Treatment of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock: A Retrospective Analysis of Real-World Application. J. Clin. Med. 2019, 8, 478. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (05/2019)
• Dorairaj SK, Kahook MY, Williamson BK, Seibold LK, ElMallah MK, Singh IP. (2018). A multicenter retrospective comparison of goniotomy versus trabecular bypass device implantation in glaucoma patients undergoing cataract extraction. 30 April 2018 Volume 2018:12 Pages 791—797. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (12/2017 - 04/2018)
• Christian T. Hayes, Dustin S. Baumbach, David Jumac and Stephen G. Dunbar. (2017). Impacts of recreational diving on hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) behaviour in a marine protected area. Journal of Sustainable Tourism. Volume 25, Issue 1. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (08/2017)
• Ada Natoli, Karl P. Phillips, David S. Richardson, Rima W. Jabado. Low genetic diversity after a bottleneck in a population of a critically endangered migratory marine turtle species. Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology. Volume 491, June 2017, Pages 9–18. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (06/2017)
• Lisa Griffith, Ella H. Haddad, Serena Tonstad. (2016) Postprandial effects of consuming a staggered meal on gut peptide and glycemic responses in obese women and men. Obesity Research & Clinical Practice 10, 264—274. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (10/2016)
• Sweeney, Thomas, Kenny, Deborah, Schubert, Christiane, Thomas. Inpatient Insulin Pump Therapy: Assessing the Effectiveness of an Educational Program. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development. March/April 2013 - Volume 29 - Issue 2 - p 84–89 Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (03/2013 - 04/2013)
• Pedro W. Baron,  Ramzi Ben-Youssef,  Okechukwu N. Ojogho, Arputharaj Kore,  and D. Duane Baldwin Morbidity of 200 Consecutive Cases of Hand-Assisted Laparoscopic Living Donor Nephrectomies:A Single-Center Experience. Journal of Transplantation. , 2012,  Pages 1-7 Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (2012)
• Eric G. Johnson, PT, DSc, NCS; Jonathan D. Meltzer, BA. Effect of Sitting Pause Times on Postural Stability After Supine-to-Standing Transfer in Dimly Lit Environments. Journal of GERIATRIC Physical Therapy. J Geriatr Phys Ther 2011;34:1-5) Acknowledgements in Publication -  Role on Paper: Data Analysis (2011)
• Jacqueline S Coats, Adam Freeberg, Elaine Pajela, Andre Obenaus, and Stephen Ashwal. A Meta-Analysis of Apparent Diffusion Coefficients in the Newborn Brain, Pediatric Neurology, October 2009, Pages 263-274 Acknowledgements in Publication -  Role on Paper: Data Analysis (08/2009)
• Pooja P. Mujumdar, Penelope J. Duerksen-Hughes, Anthony F. Firek & David A. Hessinger.Long-term, progressive, aerobic training increases adiponectin in middle-aged, overweight, untrained males and females. Scandinavian Journal of Clinical & Laboratory Investigation. April 2011, Vol. 71, No. 2 , Pages 101-107. Acknowledgements in Publication -  Role on Paper: Data Analysis (08/2009)
• Hasan MS, Seth BG, Christopher MJ, Wesley PP, Montri DW. Fenestrated Cannulae with Outflow Reduces Fluid Gain in Shoulder Arthroscopy.  Clin Orthop Relat Res, June 2009. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (06/2009)
• Sam Chen, Matt VA, Wayne KC,  Montri DW. Diabetes Associated with Increased Surgical Site Infections in Spinal Arthrodesis. Clin Orthop Relat Res  467:1670–1673, Feb 2009. Acknowledgements in Publication -  Role on Paper: Data Analysis (02/2009)
• Martha CS,  Abigail B, Leticia O  and Lora MG. Alterations in Glutamate Uptake in NT2-Derived Neurons and Astrocytes after Exposure to Gamma Radiation. Radiation Research Society, 171(1):41-52, Jan 2009. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (01/2009)
• Roger DS, Katja R, Gary PF, James DA. Prophylactic bosentan does not improve exercise capacity or lower pulmonary artery systolic pressure at high altitude. Respir Physiol Neurobiol 2008. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (2008)
• Mahmoud Torabinejad, Diana Kutsenko, Tanya K. Machnick, Amid Ismail, Carl W. Newton. Levels of Evidence for the Outcome of Nonsurgical Endodontic Treatment. Journal of Endodontics. Volume 31, Issue 9, September 2005, Pages 637–646. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (09/2005)
• Park DS, Torabinejad M, Shabahang S. The effect of MTAD on coronal leakage of obturated root canals. J Endod 2004;30:890-2. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (12/2004)
• Machnick TK, Torabinejad M, Munoz CA, Shabahang, S.  Effect of MTAD on the bond strength to enamel and dentin.  J Endod 2003;29(12):818-21 Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (12/2003)
• Shabahang S, Pouresmail M, Torabinejad M.  In Vitro antimicrobial efficacy of MTAD and NaOCI.  J Endod 2003;29(7):450-2. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (07/2003)
• Shabahang S, Torabinejad, M.  Effect of MTAD on Enterococcus faecalis-contaminated root canals of extracted human teeth.  J Endod 2003;29(9):576-9. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (07/2003)
• Torabinejad M, Shabahang S, Aprecio RM, Kettering JD.  The antimicrobial effect of MTAD: An in vitro investigation.  J Endod 2003;29(6):400-3. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (06/2003)
• Beltz RE, Torabinejad M, Pouresmail M.  Quantitative analysis of the solubilizing action  of MTAD, sodium hypochlorite, and EDTA on bovine pulp and dentin. J Endod 2003;29(5):334-7. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (05/2003)
• Torabinejad M, Cho Y, Khademi AA, Bakland LK, Shabahang S.  The effect of various concentrations of sodium hypochlorite on the ability of MTAD to remove the smear layer.  J Endod 2003;29:233-9. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (04/2003)
• Torabinejad M, Khademi AA, Babagoli J, Cho Y, Johnson WB, Bozhilov K, Kim J, Shabahang S.  A new solution for the removal of the smear layer.   J Endod 2003;29:170-5. Acknowledgements in Publication - Role on Paper: Data Analysis (03/2003)