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Diplomas / Degrees

Ph.D. Human Nutrition, Colorado State University (1995)
M.A. Bioanthropology, Indiana University (1977)
B.A. Anthropology, SUNY College at New Paltz (1973)

Recent Courses

Nutrition In Nursing: A Holistic Approach
S/T: Introduction To Pathophysiology
Wellness Across The Life Span

Teaching Specializations / Interests

Public Health/Community Nutrition
International Health and Nutrition
Cultural Diversity
Developmental Education

Research Interests

Animal influences on human health and behavior
Eating and exercise habits and their effects on health
Cultural influences on health
Geriatric nutrition and heart health

Grants / Sponsored Research

Adelphi University School of Nursing Dean's Research Award, with Dr. Jane White, "Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition, Supplement Use, and Weight/Eating Concerns Among College Students", Fall 2006

Colorado Community Colleges Mini-grant for Innovations in Teaching: Innovative and Collaborative Workstations in Anatomy and Physiology, Community College of Aurora, Spring 1999

U.S. Dept. of Education, Institute of Museum Services Grant: Kaw Reservoir Archeology, A Special Exhibition, Cultural Center Museums, Ponca City, OK

Conference Presentations and Papers

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Dembicki, D. (02 December 2008). Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods, from my recent training at the National Institutes of Health, with tast testing of functional foods. Adelphi University's Fall Health and Wellness Lecture Series, Garden City, NY

Dembicki, D. & White, J. (15 February 2008). Physical Activity, Diet/Nutrition, Supplement Use, & Weight/Eating Concerns Among College Students. Adelphi University's Social and Behavioral Science Symposium, Garden City, NY

Dembicki, D. (12 November 2007). Simple Steps For Healthy Eating, a multi-media presentation. Adelphi University's Fall Health and Wellness Lecture Series, Garden City, NY

Dembicki, D. (23 March 2007). Tools for Optimum Nutrition. Adelphi University Employees' Association, Garden City, NY

Dembicki, D. (21 September 2006). Nutrition and Weight Control. Adelphi University's Adult Fitness Program, "Keys to Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle: Helping Senior Citizens Make Smart Life Choices", Garden City, NY

Other Scholarly / Artistic Work

Reviewer, peer-reveiwed articles submitted to the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by the Society for Nutrition Education, 2009

Reviewer, selected textbook chapters, a new Nutrition in nursing textbook, Pearson Publishing, 2009

Reviewer, selected textbook chapters, a new Nutrition and Diet Therapy nursing textbook, Prentice-Hall, 2007

Editor, selected textbook chapters, Human Biology by Mader, McGraw-Hill, 2005

Editor, selected textbook chapters, Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies by Sizer and Whitney, Wadsworth, 2003-2004

Editor, selected textbook chapters, Nutrition: An Applied Approach by Thompson and Manore, Benjamin Cummings, 2004

Clinical Coordinator, Procter & Gamble's FDA Human Clinical Trials for Olestra, with the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, 1995

Honors and Accomplishments

Sigma Theta Tau International award for Conference Brochure
School of Nursing Leadership Conference, "The Art of Leadership in Education, Technology, and Service", April 2008, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Helen F. McHugh Graduate Award for outstanding graduate student research and creative activity in the College of Applied Human Sciences, Colorado State University (1994)

Professional Activities

Member, American Dietetic Association
Member, American Public Health Association
Member, American Anthropological Association
Member, Eastern Nursing Research Society
Member, Society for Nutrition Education

Participant, The Buckley Institute on Quality and Safety Initiatives in Education and Practice with Dr. Jane Barnsteiner and Dr. Lily Thomas, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, April 15, 2009

Selected Participant, National Institutes of Health, Dietary Supplements Research Practicum, Bethesda, MD, and Washington, DC, June 9-13, 2008

Participant, The Buckley Institute on Bioethics and Caring with Dr. Carol Taylor, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, Nov. 2007

Participant, The Visiting Nurse Service of New York, "Bridging the Gap: Caring for Minorities with Diabetes Mellitus", New York City, NY, Oct. 2007

Participant, The Buckley Institute on Diverse Learners with Dr. Barbara Warren, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, Feb. 2007

Selected Participant, NSF Chautauqua Short Course: "Women and Minorities in the Sciences", Washington, DC, June 2004

International:

Participant, Himalayan Nutrition Research Project, G.B. Pant University and Earthwatch Institute, India, June 2000

Participant, Amazon/Andes Natural Health and Healing Workshop for Health Professionals: Translating the Wisdom of Indigenous Cultures into Contemporary Practice, International Expeditions, Peru, Jan. 1998

Community and Corporate Leadership

Committee Member, School of Nursing Leadership Conference, "Creating Harmony and Safety in the Workplace", April 2009, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Member, School of Nursing Research Council, 2008-Present

Committee Member, Adelphi University Virtual Health and Wellness Center, Garden City, NY, 2006-Present

Committee Member, School of Nursing Leadership Conference, "The Art of Leadership in Education, Technology, and Service", April 2008, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Reader and Judge, Long Island-Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, Jan. and Feb. 2008

Committee Member, School of Nursing Leadership Conference, "Research and Education: The Gateway to Leadership", March 2007, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Reader and Judge, Long Island-Junior Science and Humanities Symposium, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, Jan. and March 2007

Licenses & Certifications

NY State Licensed Massage Therapist
Certified Yoga Teacher