Research Projects & Grants

For Profit Organization

• The Efficacy of Probiotics on Immune and Stress Response and Overall Quality of Life, Role: Investigator, MeriCal, (08/2021) Status: Completed

Internal

• A Comparison of Acute Blood Glucose Response to 2% Lactaid Milk vs. 2% Regular Milk in a Non-Diabetic Population, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (07/2024) Status: Approved
• Exploring the Needs of Female Veterans Transitioning from Military Service and Reintegrating into Civilian Society through an Occupational Therapy Lens, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (05/2024) Status: Approved
• Impact of Increased Self-Awareness on Occupational Based Practice Among Occupational Therapy Practitioners in the Hand Therapy Setting, Role: Research Tech/Assistant, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (03/2024) Status: Approved
• Exploring the Effectiveness of Dance as an Intervention to Promote Social-Emotional Health within the Everyday Lives of Children with ASD, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (02/2024) Status: Approved
• The Effects of Magnesium Citrate Supplementation on Handgrip Strength: A Randomized Trial, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (11/2023) Status: Approved
• The Effects of Intuitive Eating Principles and Magnesium Glycinate Supplementation on Quality of Life, Body Satisfaction, and Stress Levels in Early- and Middle-Aged Adults, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (08/2023) Status: Approved
• The Association Between Diet and Oral Contraceptives on Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (07/2023) Status: Approved
• Assessment of Nutrition Knowledge and Implementation of Nutrition Education in Pilots, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (07/2023 - 05/2024) Status: Completed
• Investigation into Physiologic Mechanisms of Intraneural Facilitation™, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (12/2022) Status: Approved
• The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Total Cholesterol: HDL Ratio in General Adult Population, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (09/2022) Status: Completed
• Integrating the HEART into the Patient-Provider Interaction: Exploring A Novel Theoretical Framework's Utility and Underlying Mechanisms, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (08/2022) Status: Approved
• Analysis for the Assessment of Neural Ischemia in Response to Intraneural Facilitation™ from 10/2020 to 9/2024, Role: Statistician, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (08/2022) Status: Approved
• Assessment of low-FODMAP diet knowledge among registered dietitian nutritionists (RON) in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (08/2022) Status: Completed
• The Effects of Daily Consumption of Pepitas (Pumpkin Seeds) on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Sleep Quality in Adults, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (07/2022) Status: Completed
• Impact of Mindfulness During Speech Language Therapy on Cognitive Function in Adult Post Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders, (02/2022) Status: Approved
• A Conceptual Collaborative Framework for Early Identification of Elementary School-Age Students at Risk for Language and Literacy Disorders, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders, (02/2022 - 04/2023) Status: Completed
• The Impact of Racism and Ethnic Discrimination on Students' Educational Experiences and Occupational Participation, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (01/2022 - 09/2024) Status: Completed
• The Effects of High-Intensity Exercise on Biological Age, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2021) Status: Completed
• Comparing Functional Outcomes of Stroke Survivors’ Participation in Traditional Occupational Therapy Versus Computer-Based Therapy as an Adjunct, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (10/2021) Status: Completed
• The Effect of a Four Week Nutrition Education Program on Knowledge & Behavioral Changes in the East LA/Boyle Heights Community, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (06/2021) Status: Approved
• Survey of Dietary Patterns of Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions Students, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (06/2021) Status: Completed
• Neuroendocrine changes after cervical spinal manipulation and mobilization in subjects with non- specific mechanical neck pain, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (06/2021) Status: Approved
• The association of acute stress and lower quarter EMG and anticipatory postural adjustments during single leg balance tasks, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (05/2021 - 08/2023) Status: Completed
• Five Minutes to a Healthier You: A Lifestyle Medicine Program for Allied Health Students, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (12/2020) Status: Completed
• Lifestyle and Spirituality at a Faith-Based University, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (12/2020) Status: Completed
• The Effects of Fear on Biomechanics in Healthy and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructed Individuals, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2020) Status: Approved
• The Effectiveness of a Four-week School Supported Parent Nutrition Education Series in Creating Knowledge and Potential Behavioral Change Among Parents and Guardians, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (11/2020) Status: Completed
• How occupational therapy practitioners in faith-based institutions address spirituality throughout the OT process, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (11/2020) Status: Completed
• Effectiveness of a Cultural Competency Workshop for Occupational Therapy Students, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (11/2020) Status: Completed
• Investigating Mentorship Among Occupational Therapy Clinicians Transitioning into Academia, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (11/2020) Status: Completed
• Perceived effectiveness of telehealth and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and physical therapists across the United States, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (07/2020) Status: Completed
• Using the Kawa model in a hand therapy clinic, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Occupational Therapy, (11/2019) Status: Completed
• Relationship between scapulo-thoracic muscle balance, scapula kinematics, shoulder flexibility, pain and expectation, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (11/2019 - 11/2020) Status: Completed
• Nutrition beliefs and practices among Generation Z, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (10/2019) Status: Completed
• The effects, perceptions, and attitudes of previously sedentary individuals starting an exercise program, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (09/2019) Status: Completed
• Do your physicians perceive the roles of nutritionist and registered dietitian nutritionists as different?, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (09/2019) Status: Completed
• The association between nutrition-focused Instagram accounts and nutrition knowledge and food choice in Instagram users, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (07/2019) Status: Completed
• The effect of intraneural facilitation therapy on diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (07/2019) Status: Completed
• How well do the eating habits of registered dietitian nutritionists' in the United States align with their practices?, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (07/2019) Status: Completed
• A comparison of the rise of serum lipids, glucose, and hs-CRP levels after consumption of a beef burger versus a vegetarian burger, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (07/2019) Status: Completed
• Effects of chemotherapy on the concentration of minerals in hair, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (07/2019) Status: Completed
• The influence of structure, mobility, and cognition on lumbar Biomechanics during functional activity, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Physical Therapy, (06/2019 - 06/2020) Status: Completed
• General nutrition knowledge among high school students, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (02/2019 - 01/2020) Status: Completed
• The effects of 8 oz. of fresh vs. commercial orange juice on blood pressure in normotensive males ages 18-59, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (09/2018 - 09/2019) Status: Completed
• The effect of tracking food on quality of life, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Allied Health Studies, (06/2018 - 06/2019) Status: Completed
• The effects of mindful eating education on increasing satiety signals, Role: Investigator, LLU Dept. of Nutrition, (06/2018 - 06/2019) Status: Completed
• The association between air pollution and biological aging and cognition, Role: PD/PI, LLU - GRASP, (01/2018 - 12/2021) Status: Closed

Other Research

• Analytical consulting support for ongoing research projects of other faculty members as well as several graduate students Currently performing statistical data analysis in support of five PhD research projects being conducted by five PhD students. Also, performing data analysis for several research projects from other faculty members as well as Master's degree students (PT, Nutrition, O&P, Occupational Therapy). (01/2017 - Present)