CURRICULUM VITAE
AMY D. RICKMAN (OTTO), PhD, RD, LDN, FACSM
CONTACT INFORMATION
Business Address:
Physical Activity & Weight Management Research Center
Department of Health and Physical Activity
Oak Hill Commons
32 Oak Hill Commons
Pittsburgh, PA 15261
Business Phone:
Business Fax:
Business E-mail:
(412) 383-4004
(412) 383-4045
arickman@pitt.edu
EDUCATION
PhD
University of Pittsburgh / Pittsburgh, PA: Exercise Physiology
Degree Conferred: August 2001
Advisor: Robert J. Robertson, PhD
MS
University of Pittsburgh / Pittsburgh, PA: Exercise Physiology
Degree Conferred: April 1995
Advisor: Fredrick L. Goss, PhD
BS
University of Pittsburgh / Pittsburgh, PA: Clinical Dietetics and Nutrition
Degree Conferred: June 1993
Advisor: Marla Ridenour, RD
PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
RD
Dietitian Registration Exam passed October 1993.
LDN
Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist in Pennsylvania since 2003.
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT RESEARCH
CENTER
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Position Held: August 2004-present
Clinical Responsibilities: Manage and assist with various research projects at the
center. Principle and Co-Investigator on research studies, train and supervise
intervention staff and students, develop intervention materials related to
modifying physical activity and eating patterns for clinical research studies, lead
study intervention groups, assist with fitness assessments, collect health
outcomes, recruit and screen research subjects.
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ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Position Held: September 2002-present
Academic Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate/graduate courses, member of
dissertation and thesis committees, and advise students.
Manuscript/abstract/grant submissions.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST/DIETITIAN
Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
Position Held: May 2002 – August 2002
Responsibilities included: WOMAN Study and University of Pittsburgh Weight
Loss Study
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST/DIETITIAN
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
Position Held: June 1995 – August 2002
Title: Program Coordinator
Responsibilities: Clinical Weight Control Trials including: Diabetes Prevention
Program Research Project, MOMS Program, TRIM Studies, Fitness-a-Foot
Program, Effects of Caloric Restraint on Diabetes, Effects of Visceral Obesity on
Free Fatty Acids, Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, and Orlistat Study.
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Position Held: October 1994 - August 1997
Responsibilities included: Main Hospital, Canterbury Nursing Home, and
Renal Dialysis Center.
CONSULTANT DIETITIAN/EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Advisory Board: SonoHealth and Wellness, LLC
Position Held: May 2014-present
Advisory Meeting: Galileo Health Partners in conjunction with Freddie Mac
Foundation in order to develop health and wellness education materials and
programs for families returning to New Orleans.
Meeting Held: May 2007
Advisory Board: One Rock Technology
Position Held: March 2005-2008
Build a Healthy Base (Grant funded by Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield and begun
in Fall 2004/ North Allegheny School District at Peebles Elementary School)
Position Held: January 2004-2005
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Served as a consultant dietitian for the Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
Study at Magee Women’s Hospital. (Dr. Sarah Berga, P.I.)
Position Held: 1997-2004
HealthPlace, Pittsburgh, PA (1998 to 1999, 2001-2002),
Jewish Community Center, Pittsburgh, PA (1995 to 1996)
Pittsburgh Personal Trainers, Pittsburgh, PA (1995)
Responsibilities included: Conducting a class on building a healthy body image,
dietary counseling as appropriate, documentation and follow-up, and presenting
nutrition and exercise classes.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST GRADUATE INTERNSHIP
West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Position Held: May 1994 - September 1994
Responsibilities included: Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary
Rehabilitation, Employee Wellness Program, and Joslin Diabetic
Center Rotations.
CLINICAL DIETITIAN UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIP
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Position Held: September 1992 - June 1993
Responsibilities included: Main Hospital, Renal Dialysis Center,
WIC/Nutritional Services, Magee Women’s Hospital, Congregate
Meal Sites, Meals On Wheels, Day Care Center, and Canterbury
Nursing Home Rotations.
DIETARY AIDE
Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
Position Held: May 1992 - August 1992
DIETARY VOLUNTEER
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Position Held: October 1991 - July 1992
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MANUSCRIPTS
Goodpastor, B.H., Kelley, D.E., Wing, R.R., Meier, A., Thaete, F.L. (1999). Effects of
weight loss on regional fat distribution and insulin sensitivity in obesity. Diabetes, 48(4):
839-47.
Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group. (2002). Reduction in the incidence of
type 2 diabetes with lifestyle intervention or metformin. The New England Journal of
Medicine, 346(6): 393-403.
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Amy D. Otto and John M. Jakicic. Establishing Eating Essentials for Weight Loss. ACSM
Fit Society. Summer 2004. pp 1-2.
Jakicic JM, Otto AD. Physical activity recommendations in the treatment of obesity.
Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2005; 28(1): 141-150.
Jakicic JM, Otto AD. Energy balance and weight control: behavioral considerations for
modifying eating and physical activity behaviors. ACSM Health and Fitness Journal.
2005; 9(1): 6-12.
A Kriska, L Delahanty, M Hoskin, M Matulik, A Otto, C Pepe, K Pettee, J Pomeroy, L
Semler, L Testaverde, B Venditti, D Wolf. Fishes, Whales, and Fishing Tips: Hooking an
Active Lifestyle. Diabetes Spectrum. 2005; 18(2): 114-118.
AM Kriska, SL Edelstein, RF Hamman, A Otto, GA Bray, EJ Mayer-Davis, RR Wing, ES Horton,
SM Haffner, and J Regensteiner. Physical Activity in Individuals at Risk for Diabetes: The
Diabetes Prevention Program. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 2006; 38(5):
826-832.
Jakicic JM, Otto AD. Treatment and Prevention of Obesity: What is the Role of Exercise?
Nutr Rev. 2006, 64(2 Pt 2): S57-S61.
EF Nagle, RJ Robertson, JM Jakicic, AD Otto, JR Ranalli, LB Chiapetta. Effects of Aquatic
Exercise and Walking in Sedentary Obese Women Undergoing a Behavioral Weight-Loss
Intervention. International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education, 2007, 1: 43-56.
K Polzien, JM Jakicic, D Tate, AD Otto. The Efficacy of a Technology-Based System in a
Short-term Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention. Obesity Research, 2007; 15(4): 825-830.
Helsel D, Jakicic JM, Otto AD. Comparison of Self-Monitoring Techniques for Tracking
Eating and Exercise Behaviors. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2007; 107:
1807-1810.
Otto AD, Garcia DO, Jakicic JM. Lifestyle Intervention Strategies to Prevent and Control
Type 2 Diabetes. Curr Diab Rep. 2008; 8 (5): 407-12.
Fleet-Michaliszyn S, Soreca I, Otto A, Jakicic JM, Fagiolini A, Kupfer DK, Goodpaster BH.
A Prospective Observational Study of Obesity, Body Composition, and Insulin Resistance
in 18 women with Bipolar Disorder and 17 Matched Control Subjects. J Clin Psychiatry.
2008 69(12):1892-1900.
Otto AD. Using Meal Replacements as a Nutritional Strategy for Weight Loss in Type 2
Diabetes. Curr Diab Rep. 2009; 9 (5): 329-330.
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Otto AD. Cinnamon as a Supplemental Treatment for Impaired Glucose Tolerance and
Type 2 Diabetes. Curr Diab Rep. 2010; 10:170-172.
Unick JL, Jakicic JM, Otto AD, Goodpaster BH, Helsel DL, Dutton CA. The acute effect of
walking on energy intake in overweight/obese women. Appetite (2010), doi:
10.1016/j.appet.2010.07.012.
Hull E, R Robertson, D Rofey, AD Otto, E Nagle. Influence of Marriage and Parenthood
on Physical Activity: A Two-Year Prospective Analysis. J Phys Act Health. 2010 Sep;
7(5):577-83.
Goodpaster BH, Delany JP, Otto AD, Kuller L, Vockley J, South-Paul JE, Thomas SB,
Brown J, McTigue K, Hames KC, Lang W, Jakicic JM. Effects of Diet and Physical Activity
Interventions on Weight Loss and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Severely Obese
Adults: A Randomized Trial. JAMA. 2010; 304(16): E1-E8.
Jakicic JM, Otto AD, Lang W, Semler L, Winters C, Polzien K, Mohr KI. The Effect of
Exercise on 18-Month Weight Change in Overweight Adults. Obesity. 2011; 19(1): 100109.
Josbeno D, Kalarchian M, Sparto PJ, AD Otto, Jakicic JM. Physical Activity and Physical
Function in Individuals Post-Bariatric Surgery. Obes Surg. 2011; 21(8): 1243-1249. DOI:
10.1007/s111695-010-0327-4.
Pellegrini CA, Verba S, AD Otto, Helsel DL, Davis KK, Jakicic JM. The Comparison of a
Technology-Based System and an In-Person Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention.
Obesity. 2012; 20(2): 356-363. DOI: 10.1038/oby.2011.13.
Hergenroeder A, Brach JS, Otto AD, Sparto PJ, Jakicic JM. The Influence of Body Mass
Index on Self-Report and Performance-Based Measures of Physical Function in Adult
Women. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal. 2011; 22(3): 11-20.
TA Wadden, RH Neiberg, RR Wing, JM Clark, LM Delahanty, JO Hill, J Krakoff, A Otto, DH
Ryan, MZ Vitolins and the Look Ahead Research Group. Four-Year Weight Losses in the
Look AHEAD Study: Factors Associated with Success. Obesity. 2011; 19(10): 1987-1998.
AD Rickman, DA Williamson, CK Martin, CH Gilhooly, RI Stein, CW Bales, S Roberts, SK
Das. The CALERIE Study: Design and Methods of an Innovative 25% Caloric Restriction
Intervention. Contemporary Clinical Trials. 2011; 32: 874-881. DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2011.
07.002
Neiberg R, Wing, R, Bray GA, Reboussin DM, Rickman AD, Johnson KC, Kitabchi AE,
Faulconbridge L, Kitzman D, Espeland MA and the Look AHEAD Research Group.
Patterns of Weight Change Associated with Long-Term Weight Change and
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in the Look AHEAD Study. Obesity. 2012; 20(10):
2048-2056.
Jakicic JM, Tate, DF, Lang W, Davis KK, Polzien K, Rickman AD, Erickson K, Neiberg RH,
Finkelstein EA. Effect of a Stepped-Care Intervention Approach on Weight Loss in
Adults: The Step-Up Study Randomized Trial. JAMA. 2012; 307(24): 2617-2626.
Garcia DO, Rickman AD, Wisniewski L. Winning Losers at Work: Organizing Worksite
Competitions to Promote Weight Management. ACSM Health and Fitness Journal. 2013;
17(1): 15-21.
Wing RR, Bolin P, Brancati FL, Bray GA, Clark JM, Coday M, Crow RS, Curtis JM, Egan C,
Espeland MA, Evan M, Foreyt JP, Ghazarian S, Gregg EW, Harrison B, Hazuda HP, Hill JO,
Horton ES, Hubbard VS, Jakicic JM, Jeffery RW, Johnson KC, Kahn SE, Kitabchi AE,
Knowler WC, Lewis CE, Maschak-Carey BJ, Montez MG, Murillo A, Nathan DM, Patricio J,
Peters A, Pi-Sunyer X, Pownall H, Reboussin D, Regensteiner J, Rickman AD, Ryan DH,
Safford M, Wadden TA, Wagenknecht LE, West DS, Williamson DF, Yanovski SZ.
Cardiovascular Effects of Intensive Lifestyle Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes. NEJM.
2013; doi: 10.1056/ NEJMoa1212914.
Wadden TA, Bantle JP, Blackburn G, Bolin P, Brancati FL, Bray GA, Clark JM, Coday M,
Dutton GR, Egan C, Evans M, Foreyt JP, Sengardi SG, Gregg EW, Hazuda HP, Hill JO,
Horton ES, Hubbard VS, Jakicic JM, Jeffery RW, Johnson KC, Kahn SE, Kitabchi AE,
Knowler WC, Lewis CE, Maschak-Carey BJ, Montez MG, Montgomery B, Nathan DM,
Nelson J, Patricio J, Peters A, Pi-Sunyer X, Pownall H, Rickman AD, Vitolins M, Walkup
MP, West DS, Williamson D, Wing RR, Wyatt H, Yanovski SY. Eight-Year Weight Losses
with an Intensive Lifestyle Intervention: The Look AHEAD Study. Obesity. 2014; 22(1): 513. doi: 10.1002/oby.20662
Garcia DO, Jakicic JM, Davis KK, Gibbs BB, Burke LE, Rickman AD. A Pilot Feasibility
Study of a Campaign Intervention for Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Adults.
(Submitted to Californian Journal of Health Promotion in May 2014)
JM Jakicic, AD Rickman, W Lang, KK Davis, B Barone Gibbs, R Neiberg, MD Marcus. TimeBased Physical Activity Interventions for Weight Loss and Fitness in Adults. (Submitted
to MSSE).
JM Jakicic, D Tate, W Lang, KK Davis, K Polzien, R Neiberg, AD Rickman, K Erickson. Dose
and Pattern of Objectively Measured Physical Activity on Long-Term Weight Loss in
Adults: Results from the Step-Up Study. (Submitted to Obesity).
Hritz TA, Rickman AD, Helsel DL, Evans RW, Jakicic JM. Breakfast Consumption: Effect on
Appetite Regulating Hormones and Total Daily Energy Intake in Adult Women. (In
Submission Process to Obesity)
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BOOK CHAPTERS
Jakicic JM, Otto AD. Exercise as an Approach to Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome. In:
Overweight and the Metabolic Syndrome: From Bench to Bedside. Eds: Bray G, Ryan.
Springer: New York. 2006; 211-218.
Jakicic JM, Otto AD, Polzien K. Exercise Therapy for the Overweight Adult. In: Obesity
and Overweight: A Clinical Guide Book. Eds: Caroline M. Apovian, MD. CRC Press. 2006.
Jakicic JM, Otto AD, Polzien K, Davis Kelliann. Physical Activity and Weight Control. In:
Epidemiology Methods in Physical Activity Studies. Eds: I-Minn Lee, Blair S, Manson J,
Paffenbarger RS. Oxford University Press: New York. 2009; 225-245.
Jakicic JM, Otto AD, Polzien K, Davis KA. Physical Activity and Obesity. In: Contemporary
Endocrinology: Treatment of the Obese Patient. Eds: Robert Kushner and Daniel
Bessessen. Humana Press: New Jersey. 2007; 311-320.
Davis K, Jakicic JM, Otto AD. Obesity Treatment: The Use of Exercise and Behavioral
Strategies. In: Obesity. Eds: Serrano-Rios M, Ordavas JM, Guiterrez-Fuentes JA. Elsevier:
Barcelona, Spain. 2011; 297-310.
ABSTRACTS/CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Meier, A. D., Jakicic, J. M., Wing, R. R., & Butler, B. A. (1996). Validation of selfreported exercise sessions using a tri-trac accelerometer [Abstract]. Medicine & Science
In Sports and Exercise, 28(5): S191(1137)].
Meier, A. D., Jakicic, J. M., & Wing, R. R. (1997). Comparison of body composition
measured by dual energy x-ray absorptiometry and bioelectrical impedance in
obese females [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 29(5): S186
(1058).
Polley, B. A., Wing, R. R., Meier, A. D., Sims, C., & DeBranski, C. (1997). Preventing
excessive weight gain during pregnancy in overweight and normal weight women
[Abstract]. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 19 (Suppl.), S71.
Butler, B. A., Wing, R. R., Anglin, K., Burnette, M., Moriarty, M., Meier, A. D., DeBranski,
C., & Sims, C. (1996, September). Effectiveness of a behavioral intervention to prevent
excessive weight gain in pregnant women. Poster presented at the Women's Health
Conference, American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.
Kelley, D., Meier, A., & Goodpaster, B. (1998). Weight loss improves glucose but not
FFA metabolism by skeletal muscle in obesity and type 2 DM [Abstract]. Diabetes, 47:
S1 (106).
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Otto, A.D. (2001). Comparison of two questionnaires to assess physical activity in
overweight adult women undergoing a behavioral weight loss program. (Thesis)
Otto, A.D. (2002). Comparison of two questionnaires to assess physical activity in
overweight women [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 34(5):
Supplement.
Otto, A.D., Nagle, E.F., Jakicic, J.M., Robertson, R.J., Aaron, D.A., Pcsolysar, M.J., Hindes,
K.M. (2003). Comparison of Physical Activity Enjoyment during Aquatic Exercise in
Overweight Women [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 35 (5):
Supplement.
Nagle, E.F., Otto, A.D., Jakicic, J.M., Robertson, R.J., Goss, F.L., Ranalli, J.L. (2003).
Effects of Aquatic Plus Walking Exercise on Weight Loss and Function In Sedentary
Obese Females [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 35 (5):
Supplement.
Otto, A.D., Gallagher, K.I., Jakicic, J.M. (2003). The Effect of Weight Loss and Physical
Activity on Health-Related Quality of Life in Obese Adult Women [Abstract]. Obesity
Research, 11: Supplement.
A.D. Otto, J.M. Jakicic, FACSM, K.I. Gallagher, E.L. Thomas, C.R. Mohr (2004). Effect of
an Incentive-Based Motivational Campaign on Weight Loss and Physical Activity in
Overweight Women [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 36 (5):
Supplement.
Jakicic JM, Gallagher KI, Otto AD, Winters-Hart C, Polzien K, Leh K, Kaczmarek A (2004).
Effect of Exercise Dose on Prevention of Weight Gain and Change in Fitness in Adults
[Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 36 (5): Supplement.
KI Gallagher, JM Jakicic, FACSM, AD Otto, CR Mohr, EL Thomas (2004). Evaluation of
Alternative Exercise Treatments on Weight Loss in Overweight Women [Abstract].
Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 36 (5): Supplement.
KI Gallagher, JM Jakicic, FACSM, AD Otto, CR Mohr, EL Thomas (2004). Promoting a
Physically Active Lifestyle through Alternative Forms of Exercise [Abstract]. Medicine &
Science In Sports and Exercise, 36 (5): Supplement.
Erin L. Thomas, John M. Jakicic, FACSM, Kara I. Gallagher, K. A. Leh, C. Winters-Hast,
Kristen M. Polzien, and A. D. Otto. Effect of an Incentive Campaign to Promote Activity
for Weight Control. Presented at CGSE conference at the University of Pittsburgh,
March, 2004.
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A Otto, K Gallagher, J Jakicic (2004). Effective Mentor-Based Intervention on
Psychosocial Parameters and Weight Loss [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 12:
Supplement.
K Gallagher, J Jakicic, A Otto, C Mohr, K Leh, E Thomas (2004). Effect of Alternative
Exercise Modalities on Body Weight, Fitness, and Body Composition in Overweight
Women [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 12: Supplement.
J Jakicic, C Winters, K Gallagher, A Otto, K Polzien, E Thomas, C Mohr (2004). Effect of
Exercise Dose on Prevention of Weight Gain and Fitness in Adults [Abstract]. Obesity
Research, 12: Supplement.
A.D. Otto, J.M. Jakicic, K.I. Gallagher, E.L. Thomas, C.R. Mohr, S.J. Bosetti (2005). Effect
of Time-based Strategies on Weight Loss and Physical Activity in Overweight Individuals
[Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 37 (5): Supplement.
K.M. Polzien, J.M. Jakicic, K.I. Gallagher, A.D. Otto, C. Winters, E.L. Thomas, C.R. Mohr, J.
Garda, S.J. Bosetti (2005). Predictors of Perceived Tolerated Weight Gain and Desired
Weight Loss in Overweight Adults [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise,
37 (5): Supplement.
J.M. Jakicic, A.D. Otto, C. Winters, K.I. Gallagher, K. Polzien, C. Mohr, E. Thomas, S.
Bosetti, J. Garda (2005). 12 Month Effects of Exercise Dose and Healthy Eating on
Prevention of Weight Gain and Change in Fitness [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In
Sports and Exercise, 37 (5): Supplement.
K.I. Gallagher, J.M. Jakicic, A. D. Otto, C.R. Mohr, E. Thomas (2005). Examination of
Twelve Month Changes in Body Weight and Body Composition Following Alternative
Forms of Exercise [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 37 (5):
Supplement.
A Otto, J Jakicic (2005). The Impact of Weight and Physical Activity on the HealthRelated Quality of Life [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 13: Supplement.
K Polzien, J Jakicic, A Otto, C Winters-Hart, E Thomas, J Garda (2005). The Impact of
Weight and Physical Activity on the Health-Related Quality of Life [Abstract]. Obesity
Research, 13: Supplement.
A.D. Otto, J.M. Jakicic, E.L. Thomas, C.R. Mohr, T. Souaiby, S. J. Bosetti (2006). Effect of
Time-Based Strategies for Physical Activity on Weight Loss in Overweight Individuals
[Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 38(5): Supplement.
K. M. Polzien, J. Jakicic, A. Otto, D. Tate, M. Barbiaux, S. Bosetti, D. Helsel, K. Kulik, T.
Souaiby (2006). The Effectiveness of a Technology-based System in a Short-term
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Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and
Exercise, 38(5): Supplement.
J.M. Jakicic, A.D. Otto, K. M. Polzien, L. Semler (2006). Exercise Dose and Healthy
Eating: 18 Month Effects on Prevention of Weight Gain and Change in Fitness [Abstract].
Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 38(5): Supplement.
D. L. Helsel, J.M. Jakicic, A.D. Otto (2006). The Effects of Self-Monitoring and a
Correspondence-Based Intervention on Weight Loss, Eating and Exercise Behavior
[Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 38(5): Supplement.
E.L. Thomas, J.M. Jakicic, A.D. Otto, M.D. McDermott (2006). Validation of a Portable
Device to Estimate Energy Expenditure during Exercise using Heat Flux Technology
[Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 38(5): Supplement.
K.A. Weary, K. M. Polzien, A.D. Otto, J.M. Jakicic (2006). Change in Body Weight and
Body Composition on Muscular Strength and Function in Overweight Adults [Abstract].
Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 38(5): Supplement.
T. M. Souaiby, J.M. Jakicic, A.D. Otto (2006). Relationship between Perceived
Importance of Weight Loss Behaviors and Actual Weight Loss in Overweight Adults
[Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 38(5): Supplement.
K.K. Davis, J.M. Jakicic, A.D. Otto, K. M. Polzien (2006). Prior Weight Loss Attempts as
Predictors of Weight Loss Success and Fitness in Overweight Adults [Abstract]. Medicine
& Science In Sports and Exercise, 38(5): Supplement.
A Otto, J Jakicic (2006). Breakfast Consumption in Overweight Adults Prior to
Participating in a Behavioral Weight Loss Program [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 14(9):
Supplement.
K. M. Polzien, J. M. Jakicic, A. D. Otto (2006). Approval of Treatment Components
within a Technology-Based Weight Loss Intervention. [Abstract]. Obesity Research,
14(9): Supplement.
K.K. Davis, J.M. Jakicic, A.D. Otto, C. Janney (2006). Relationship between Weight Loss,
Cardiorespiratory Fitness, and Fitness in Obese Women [Abstract]. Obesity Research,
14(9): Supplement.
T.M. Mathur, J.M. Jakicic, A.D. Otto (2006). Examination of Willingness to Engage in
Standard Behavioral Strategies for Weight Loss in Overweight Adults [Abstract]. Obesity
Research, 14(9): Supplement.
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J.M. Jakicic, A.D. Otto, K.P. Polzien (2006). Effect of Physical Activity and Healthful
Eating Recommendations on Prevention of Weight Gain and Fitness Change in
Overweight [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 14(9): Supplement.
A.D. Otto, J.M. Jakicic, M. McDermott, B.H. Marcus (2007). The Impact of Change in
Physical Activity and Weight on HRQOL in Overweight Adults [Abstract]. Medicine &
Science In Sports and Exercise, 39(5): Supplement.
J.M. Jakicic, A.D. Otto, K. Polzien (2007). The Effect of Exercise Dose and Healthy Eating
on Long-Term Changes in Body Weight [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and
Exercise, 39(5): Supplement.
K.M. Polzien, J.M. Jakicic, A.D. Otto (2007). Cognitive and Behavioral Processes Applied
During Physical Activity Adoption and Maintenance [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In
Sports and Exercise, 39(5): Supplement.
A. Otto, J.M. Jakicic (2007). Examination of Usefulness of Time-Based Strategies on
Weight Loss and Physical Activity in Overweight Adults [Abstract]. Obesity Research,
15(9): Supplement.
S. Fleet, I. Soreca, A. Otto, J.M. Jakicic, A. Fagiolini, D. Kupfer, B. Goodpaster (2007).
Obesity, Body Composition, and Insulin Resistance in Women with Bipolar Disorder
[Abstract]. Obesity Research, 15(9): Supplement.
K. Davis, J.M. Jakicic, A. Otto (2007). Influence of Self-Efficacy, Outcome Expectations,
and Perceived Barriers to Exercise on Physical Activity Participation in Overweight Adults
[Abstract]. Obesity Research, 15(9): Supplement.
K Davis, JM Jakicic, AD Otto, L Fonzi, K Spadaro (2008). The Effect of Alternative
Behavioral Approaches on Weight Loss and Physical Activity [Abstract]. Medicine &
Science In Sports and Exercise, 40(5): Supplement.
AD Otto, JM Jakicic, BH Goodpaster, The RENEW Study Research Group (2008). The
Effect of Diet versus Diet Plus Exercise on Class II and III Obesity [Abstract]. Medicine &
Science In Sports and Exercise, 40(5): Supplement.
J Unick, JM Jakicic, AD Otto (2008). Effect of Weight Loss and Physical Activity on Bodily
Pain and Physical Functioning in Overweight Adults [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In
Sports and Exercise, 40(5): Supplement.
CA Dutton, JM Jakicic, BH Goodpaster, AD Otto, The RENEW Study Research Group
(2008). Is Initial Weight Loss Associated with Longer-Term Weight Loss in Obese Adults
[Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 40(5): Supplement.
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Jakicic JM, Otto AD, Davis K, Dutton C, Unick J, Garcia D (2008). 24-Month Success in a
Behavioral Program for Weight Loss: Influence of Physical Activity and Eating Behaviors
[Abstract]. Obesity Research, 16(1): Supplement.
Unick J, Jakicic JM, Otto A (2008). Influence of Fitness on 24-Month Changes in Physical
Activity and Weight Loss [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 16(1): Supplement.
Otto AD, Jakicic JM (2008). Examination of a Behavioral Intervention on Weight Loss
and Physical Activity in Various BMI Categories [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 16(1):
Supplement.
Davis K, Jakicic JM, Otto AD, Spadaro K (2008). The Impact of Mindfulness Meditation
on Eating Behaviors and Weight Loss [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 16(1): Supplement.
Dutton C, Jakicic JM, Otto AD (2008). The Influence of Previous Weight Loss on Weight
Loss during a Behavioral Intervention in Overweight Women [Abstract]. Obesity
Research, 16(1): Supplement.
AD Otto, JM Jakicic, K Davis, JL Unick, CA Dutton (2009). Promotion of Physical Activity
Using a Computer Software Program on BMI and Fitness in Children [Abstract].
Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 41(5): Supplement.
K Davis, JM Jakicic, AD Otto (2009). Caloric Beverage Consumption and Associated
Changes in Body Weight across an 18 Month Weight Loss Intervention [Abstract].
Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 41(5): Supplement.
BD Justice, JM Jakicic, AD Otto, L Semler (2009). Effects of Physical Activity on Weight,
Abdominal Adiposity, and Blood Pressure in Overweight Adults [Abstract]. Medicine &
Science In Sports and Exercise, 41(5): Supplement.
KC Hames, JA Brown, AD Otto, JM Jakicic, JP DeLany, BH Goodpaster, The RENEW Study
Research Group (2009). Energy Expenditure in Severe Obesity [Abstract]. Medicine &
Science In Sports and Exercise, 41(5): Supplement.
JL Unick, JM Jakicic, AD Otto, CA Dutton, KL Rompolski, DO Garcia, BD Justice (2009).
Psychosocial Variables Influencing Long-term Physical Activity Levels in Overweight Men
and Women [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 41(5): Supplement.
KL Rompolski, JM Jakicic, AD Otto, KA Davis, JL Unick, CA Dutton, DO Garcia (2009). The
Effect of Weight Loss and Physical Activity on Bone Mineral Density in Overweight
Women [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 41(5): Supplement.
Otto AD, Jakicic JM (2009). Examination of Sleep in Women Undergoing a Behavioral
Weight Loss Intervention [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 17(2): Supplement.
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JL Unick, JM Jakicic, AD Otto, CA Dutton, KD Davis (2009). The Influence of Social
Support on Weight Change During an 18-Month Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention
[Abstract]. Obesity Research, 17(2): Supplement.
CA Dutton, JM Jakicic, AD Otto, JL Unick (2009). Achievement of Weight Loss Goals in
Response to a Standard Weight Loss Intervention [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 17(2):
Supplement.
KA Davis, JM Jakicic, AD Otto, K Spadaro (2009). The Impact of Physical Activity and
Eating Self-Efficacy on Weight Loss Behaviors in Overweight Adults [Abstract]. Obesity
Research, 17(2): Supplement.
Josbeno D, Kalarchian M, Sparto PJ, AD Otto, JM Jakicic, (2009). The Relationship
Between Physical Activity And Physical Function In Individuals Post-Bariatric Surgery
[Abstract]. Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy Journal, 20 (4): Supplement.
J Unick, JM Jakicic, A Otto, C Dutton, J Michael, R Wing (2010). The Acute Effect of
Exercise on Mood in Overweight/Obese Women [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In
Sports and Exercise, 42(5): Supplement.
KA Davis, DF Tate, AD Otto, K Polzien, K Erikson, W Lang, JM Jakicic (2010). Test-Retest
Reliability of the Paffenbarger Physical Activity Questionnaire in Overweight and Obese
Adults [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 18(2): Supplement.
AD Otto, BH Goodpaster, JM Jakicic, J Brown, L Semler (2010). Effect of a ReIntervention Lifestyle Approach on Prevention of Weight Regain and Long-Term Weight
Loss in the Severely Obese [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 18(2): Supplement.
JP Delany, JM Jakicic, J Brown, K McTigue, AD Otto, KC Hames, L Kuller, JE South-Paul, SB
Thomas, J Vockley, BH Goodpaster (2010). African American Women Demonstrate
Similar Adherence to Weight Loss Intervention but Lose Less Weight due to Lower
Energy Requirements [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 18(2): Supplement.
MM Krug, AD Otto, RJ Robertson, DL Helsel (2010, November). The Effects of a Nutrition
Intervention on Adults in a Community Program. [Abstract]. Presented at the
MARC/ACSM conference in Harrisburg, PA.
AD Otto, AE Mishler, N Shah, MM Krug, Amy Phillips, N Wilson, AH Kao (2011).
Feasibility of Implementing a Lifestyle Intervention in Overweight and Obese Patients
with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports and
Exercise, 43(5): Supplement.
AE Mishler, AD Otto, N Shah, N Wilson, DO Garcia, MD McDermott, AH Kao (2011). The
Effect of Weight Loss on Various Metabolic Parameters in Patients with Systemic Lupus
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Erythematosus [Abstract]. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise, 43(5):
Supplement.
K Davis, D Tate, A Otto, K Polzien, K Erikson, W Lang, JM Jakicic (2011). Evaluation of a
Stepped-care Approach to Delivery of a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention: Is Less
More? [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 43(5): Supplement.
JM Jakicic, KA Davis, K Erikson, E Finkelstein, W Lang, K Polzien, AD Rickman, DF Tate
(2011). Effect of a Stepped-Care Approach to 12-Month Weight Loss in Overweight and
Obese Adults [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 19(1): Supplement.
KA Davis, DF Tate, K Polzien, K Erikson, W Lang, AD Rickman, JM Jakicic (2011). Racial
Variation in Weight Loss: Do Physical Activity and Other Weight Loss Behaviors Differ
Among Women in a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention? [Abstract]. Obesity Research,
19(1): Supplement.
AE Mishler, AD Rickman, NR Shah, N Wilson, AH Kao, BB Gibbs, DO Garcia (2011). The
Effect of Weight Loss on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Patients with Systemic
Lupus Erythematosus. [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 19(1): Supplement.
AD Rickman, AE Mishler, NR Shah, N Wilson, AH Kao (2011). Effect of Weight Loss on
Adipokines in Overweight and Obese Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
[Abstract]. Obesity Research, 19(1): Supplement.
KB Tompkins, DF Tate, K Polzien, K Erikson, W Lang, KA Davis, AD Rickman, JM Jakicic
(2011). Effect of Children in the Home Environment on Weight Loss and Adherence in a
Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 19(1): Supplement.
Greco CM, Rickman AD, Shah N, Mishler AE, Wilson NL, Jakicic JM, Manzi S, Kao AH
(2011). Lifestyle Intervention for Health-Related Quality of Life in Overweight and Obese
Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Pilot Study. [Abstract]. Arthritis and
Rheumatism: 63 (10), s974.
Shah N, Rickman AD, Mishler AE, Wilson N, Jakicic JM, Manzi S, Kao AH (2011).
Feasibility of Implementing a Lifestyle Intervention and Its Effects on Metabolic
Parameters and Adipokines in Overweight and Obese Patients with Systemic Lupus
Erythematosus. [Abstract]. Arthritis and Rheumatism: 63 (10).
Tompkins KB, Tate DF, Polzien K, Erickson KE, Davis K, Rickman AD, et al. (2012, April).
Exploring the relationship between behavior-specific self-efficacy, weight control
behaviors, and weight loss. [Abstract]. Oral presentation at the 33rd annual meeting of
The Society of Behavioral Medicine, New Orleans, LA.
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JM Jakicic, KA Davis, K Polzien, K Erikson, AD Rickman, DF Tate (2012). Dose of
Objectively Measured Physical Activity Associated with Successful 18-Month Weight
Loss Maintenance [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 44(5):
Supplement.
KA Davis, DF Tate, K Polzien, K Erikson, AD Rickman, JM Jakicic (2012). Racial Variation in
Weight Loss and Physical Activity Among Women in a Behavioral Weight Loss
Intervention [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 44(5): Supplement.
AD Rickman, BH Goodpaster, JM Jakicic (2012). Diet Versus Diet Plus Exercise on Weight
and Depression in the Severely Obese [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and
Exercise, 44(5): Supplement.
JM Jakicic, AD Rickman, W Lang, KA Davis, B Barone Gibbs, R Neiberg (2012). Effect of
the Time-Based Intervention Enhancements on 18-Month Weight Loss in Overweight
and Obese Adults [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 20(1): Supplement.
KA Davis, DF Tate, K Polzien, K Erikson, W Lang, AD Rickman, JM Jakicic, R Neiberg
(2012). Racial Differences in Weight Loss Among Adults in a Behavioral Weight Loss
Intervention: The Role of Dietary Intake and Physical Activity [Abstract]. Obesity
Research, 20(1): Supplement.
AD Rickman, B Barone Gibbs, BH Goodpaster, JM Jakicic (2012). Effects of a Behavioral
Weight Loss Intervention on Depression in Severely Obese African American Versus
Caucasian Women [Abstract]. Obesity Research, 20(1): Supplement.
Tompkins BT , Tate DF, Polzien K, Erikson K, Lang W, Davis KA, Rickman AD, Jakicic JM
(2013, March). Effect of children in the home on exercise barriers, physical activity and
weight loss in a behavioral weight loss intervention. [Abstract]. Oral presentation at the
34th annual meeting of The Society of Behavioral Medicine, San Francisco, CA.
AD Rickman, B Goodpaster, J Jakicic (2013). The Effect of Diet Versus Diet Plus Exercise
on Body Image in Severely Obese [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise,
45(5): Supplement.
A Shafer, AD Rickman, EN Rubenstein, FL Goss, EF Nagle (2013). Psychosocial
Determinants of Physical Activity in Undergraduate College Students [Abstract].
Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 45(5): Supplement.
DO Garcia, J Jakicic, KK Davis, B Barone Gibbs, LE Burke, AD Rickman (2013). A Pilot
Feasibility Study of Campaign Intervention for Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese
Adults [Abstract]. Presented at the Southwest Chapter of the American College of Sports
Medicine Meeting.
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KK Davis, D Tate, B Barone Gibbs, W Lang, K Polzien, K Erickson, AD Rickman, JM Jakicic
(2014). The Impact of Mindful Eating Behaviors on Weight Loss in Overweight and
Obese Adults [Abstract]. Oral presentation at the Annual Meeting of The Society of
Behavioral Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
Barone Gibbs B, King WC, Davis KK, Rickman AD, Roger RJ, Jakicic JM. Self-Reported
versus Objective Sedentary Behavior Assessment in Young Adults [Abstract]. American
Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Lifestyle Council Scientific Sessions San Francisco,
CA on March 21, 2014.
J Jakicic, DF Tate, KK Davis, K Polzien, KE Erickson, AD Rickman, R Neiberg, W Lang
(2014). Dose and Pattern of Objectively Measured Physical Activity: Association with
Long-Term Weight Loss [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 46(5):
Supplement.
B Barone Gibbs, WC King, KK Davis, AD Rickman, RJ Rogers, JM Jakicic (2014). Objective
vs. Self-reported Sedentary Behavior and Cardiovascular Risk Factors In Overweight and
Obese Adults [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 46(5): Supplement.
AD Rickman, KK Davis, J Jakicic (2014). Effects of the Addition of Yoga to a Standard
Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment Program [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and
Exercise, 46(5): Supplement.
DO Garcia, J Jakicic, KK Davis, B Barone Gibbs, LE Burke, AD Rickman (2014). A Pilot
feasibility Study of Campaign Intervention for Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese
Adults [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 46(5): Supplement.
J Unick, KC O’Leary, L Dorfman, K Strohacker, G Thomas, AD Rickman, RR Wing (2014).
Examination of the Consistency in Compensatory Eating Responses Following an Acute
Exercise Bout [Abstract]. Medicine & Science In Sports and Exercise, 46(5): Supplement.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
1. Weight Control in the 90’s. Alive and Well Series sponsored by UPMC,
Pittsburgh, PA, 1997.
2. Route 30 Diner Exhibit: Food Demonstration and Low-Fat Diet Discussion.
Hoffmann-LaRoche, Pittsburgh, PA, 1997.
3. Nutrition Management in Obesity. School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 1997.
4. Diabetes Prevention Program. School of Education, University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA, 2001.
5. Physical Activity in the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes in Women. Women’s Sport
International Conference, St. Louis, MO, 2002.
6. Career Presentation. Exercise Science Seminar I, School of Education, University
of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 2002.
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7. Nutritional Guidelines and Considerations for Children and Adults. The Obesity
Epidemic across the Lifespan: Treatment Tools for Clinicians, Practitioners, and
Educators Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, 2003.
8. Nutritional Behavioral Strategies. Behavior Change Strategies and Theory,
School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 2003.
9. Motivational Interviewing. Behavior Change Strategies and Theory, School of
Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 2004.
10. Thinking Outside the Box to Increase Activity: Play Hard!” Peebles Elementary
Health Fair on Wellness and Obesity Prevention, Allison Park, PA, 2004.
11. The Diabetes Prevention Program. Weight Management Graduate Course,
School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 2005.
12. “Lessons Learned” from Effective Behavioral Interventions for Weight Control
and Physical Activity. ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, March 2005.
13. Diabetes Prevention Program. Research and Experimental Design Graduate
Course, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, April 2005.
14. Working Together To Create Nutritionally Sound and Physically Active
Environment for Children: Teamwork! School of Nursing Conference: EvidenceBased Practice for Improving Children’s Health: Focus on Nutrition and Fitness,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, May 2005.
15. Nutrition and Weight Management. Health and Fitness Instructors Conference,
School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2005.
16. Exercise, Behavior, and Obesity. Research and Experimental Design Graduate
Course, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, April 2006.
17. To Change or Not to Change? Overcoming Conflict to Become Physically Active.
ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Orlando, FL, April 2006.
18. Nutrition and Weight Management. Health and Fitness Instructors Conference,
School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, June 2006.
19. Behavioral Strategies and Interventions. Health and Fitness Instructors
Conference, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, June
2006.
20. Practical Applications of Results from Clinical Weight Loss Interventions. 8th
Annual Conference on the Prevention & Treatment of Overweight and Obese
Individuals, Kansas City, Kansas, September 2006.
21. A Historical Perspective of Campaigns and Refreshers. Look AHEAD Training,
Denver, CO, September 2006.
22. Practical Applications of Results from Clinical Weight Loss Trials. Graduate
Physical Epidemiology Course, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, October 2006.
23. Research Designs of Exercise, Behavior, and Obesity Studies. Research and
Experimental Design Graduate Course, School of Education, University of
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, March 2007.
24. Overview of the Intervention Manuals and MOPs, Overview of Topics for the
First 6 Months, Individual Counseling Sessions, Group Counseling Sessions, and
Intervention after 1st Six Months. CALERIE Training, Bethesda, MD, March 2007.
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25. Dietary Approaches to Obesity. Obesity Prevention and Treatment Graduate
Course, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, April 2007.
26. Weight Control and Physical Activity. Chair, American College of Sports Medicine
54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2007.
27. Effective Physical Activity Interventions: Lessons Learned from Multi-Center
Clinical Trials. Chair, American College of Sports Medicine 54th Annual Meeting,
New Orleans, LA, May 2007.
28. Examination of Time-Based Strategies on Weight Loss and Physical Activity in
Overweight Adults. The Obesity Society Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA,
October 2007.
29. Current Research Agenda Presentation. Professional Seminar Graduate Course,
School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, November 2007.
30. Practical Applications of Results from Clinical Weight Loss Trials. Graduate
Physical Epidemiology Course, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, November
2007.
31. Filling Your Toolbox: Practice Strategies for Behavior Change, ACSM Health and
Fitness Summit, March 2008.
32. Physical Activity Epidemiology. Research and Experimental Design Graduate
Course, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, March
2008.
33. Data Summary of Campaigns and Refreshers. Look AHEAD Training, Bethesda,
MD, April 2008.
34. Your Roots are Planted in DPP, DPP Outcomes Study Group Session, Pittsburgh,
PA, April 2008.
35. Overview of Topics for Months 7-24, Individual Counseling Sessions for Months
7-24, and Group Counseling Sessions for Months 7-24, CALERIE Training, May
2008.
36. Get Moving: Physical Activity Considerations for Weight Loss and Health, Heinz
Health and Wellness Forum: Heart Health, Warrendale, PA, June 2008.
37. Current Research Agenda Presentation. Professional Seminar Graduate Course,
School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, November 2008.
38. Practical Applications of Results from Clinical Weight Loss Trials. Graduate
Physical Epidemiology Course, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, November
2008.
39. Filling Your Intervention Toolbox with Behavior Change Strategies. MARC-ACSM
Conference, Harrisburg, PA, November 2008.
40. Dietary Approaches to Obesity. Obesity Prevention and Treatment Graduate
Course, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, February
2009.
41. Research Designs: Exercise, Behavior, and Obesity. Research and Experimental
Design Graduate Course, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA, March 2009.
42. Physical Activity and Lifestyle Intervention for the Severely Obese, ACSM
National Conference, Seattle, WA, May 2009.
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43. Data Summary of Campaigns and Refreshers. Look AHEAD Training, Nashville,
TN, September 2009.
44. Research Designs: Exercise, Behavior and Obesity. Department of Physical
Therapy Graduate Course, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, October 2009.
45. The Role of Exercise in Weight Control and the Prevention of Risk Factors, Aging
Conference, Somerset, PA, October 2009.
46. Current Research Agenda Presentation. Professional Seminar Graduate Course,
School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, November 2009.
47. Practical Applications of Results from Clinical Weight Loss Trials. Graduate
Physical Epidemiology Course, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, November
2009.
48. Research Designs: Exercise, Behavior, and Obesity. Research and Experimental
Design Graduate Course, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA, March 2010.
49. Current Research Agenda Presentation. Professional Seminar Graduate Course,
School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, November 2010.
50. Practical Applications of Results from Clinical Weight Loss Trials. Graduate
Physical Epidemiology Course, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, November
2010.
51. Symposium Chair. What We Don’t Know About Exercise and Body Weight
Regulation: A Trans-Disciplinary and Translational Perspective. ACSM Annual
Meeting and World Congress on Exercise is Medicine in Denver, CO on June 3,
2011.
52. Practical Applications of Results from Clinical Weight Loss Trials. Graduate
Physical Epidemiology Course, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, October 2011.
53. The CALERIE Study and Intervention Mapping, Graduate Psychosocial Aspects of
Health Course, University of Pittsburgh, March 2012.
54. Inspiring Change: Updates and Revisions in Motivational Interviewing
Techniques. ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Las Vegas, NV, March 2012.
55. Motor Development Lab. Department of Physical Therapy Graduate Course,
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA, May 2012.
56. Practical Applications of Results from Clinical Weight Loss Trials. Graduate
Physical Epidemiology Course, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, November
2012.
57. Quit Carbs? Are you Kidding?!?!?! ACSM Health and Fitness Summit, Las Vegas,
NV, March 2013.
58. Design of CALERIE Phase 2 Intervention and Lessons Learned. CALERIE
Restriction Studies in Humans: Results of the CALERIE Studies and Future
Research Directions, Bethesda, MD, May 2013.
59. Methods of Achieving and Monitoring Adherence to the Interventions. CALERIE
Restriction Studies in Humans: Results of the CALERIE Studies and Future
Research Directions, Bethesda, MD, May 2013.
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60. Practical Applications of Results from Clinical Weight Loss Trials. Graduate
Physical Epidemiology Course, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, November
2013.
61. Chair. Appetite Regulation, Dietary Compensation and Predictors of Weight
Change. ACSM 61st Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, May 2014.
62. Evidence Based Behavior Change Strategies for Healthcare Specialists Working
in Healthcare Settings, Symposium Speaker, ACSM Annual Meeting, May 2014.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATES, COMMITTEES, AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Associates
1. Exercise Is Medicine Science Committee Member of the American College of
Sports Medicine, 2014-present
2. National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils Fitness Center Grants
Reviewer, April and August of 2012, May 2013
3. PhD Redesign Committee, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, 20122013
4. International Objectives Committee, HPA, School of Education, University of
Pittsburgh, 2012-present
5. Head of Intervention Subcommittee, CALERIE Trial, 2011-2013
6. Head of the Lifestyle Intervention Development Subcommittee, Look AHEAD
Trial, 2011-2013
7. Lifestyle Resource Core Leader, Look AHEAD Trial, 2008-2013
8. Provost’s Advisory Committee on Undergraduate Programs-University of
Pittsburgh, 2011-present
9. Graduate Faculty-University of Pittsburgh (School of Ed.), 2004-present
10. Faculty Assembly, University of Pittsburgh, 2008-2009, 2010-2012
11. Senate Council, University of Pittsburgh, 2008-2009, 2010-2012
12. Strategic Health Initiative Committee of the American College of Sports
Medicine, 2005-present; Incoming Chair for 2012-2015
13. Internal Reviewer, Look AHEAD Study, 2012
14. Reviewer, Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 2001-present
15. Reviewer/Editorial Board , ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 2007-present
16. Reviewer, Current Diabetes Reports, 2008-present
17. Reviewer, Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2008-present
18. American College of Sports Medicine-member
19. American Dietetic Association-previous member
20. The Obesity Society-member
21. Center for Science in the Public Interest-member
22. SCAN- Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists, ADA, previous
member
23. Weight Management Group, ADA, previous member
24. Vegetarian Nutrition Group, ADA, previous member
25. Advisory Committee to the University Club, 2009
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26. Academic Affairs Committee-University of Pittsburgh (School of Ed.), 20062009
27. Academic Affairs Committee Subcommittee-Doctoral Programs-University of
Pittsburgh (School of Ed.), 2007-2009
28. Academic Affairs Committee Subcommittee, Revision of Academic Integrity
Guidelines, University of Pittsburgh (School of Ed.), 2008-2009
29. Research Committee, University of Pittsburgh (School of Ed.), 2004-2007
30. Reviewer of PhD Candidates Committee, University of Pittsburgh (School of
Ed.), 2004-2010
31. BS Curriculum Redevelopment Committee, University of Pittsburgh (School of
Ed.), 2005-2006
32. MS Curriculum Redevelopment Committee, University of Pittsburgh (School of
Ed.), 2005-2006
33. New Faculty Focus Group, University of Pittsburgh, 2009
34. Reviewer, American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2006
35. Section Editor, Issues in the Nutritional Treatment of Diabetes, Current
Diabetes Reports, 2008-2010
36. Reviewer, NAASO Abstracts, 2006-2008, 2010
37. Reviewer, ADA Weight Management DPG newsletter, 2008
38. Reviewer, TOS Abstracts, 2011
39. American College of Sports Medicine-participant in the ACSM Roundtable on
Strategies to Promote the Adoption and Maintenance of Weight Loss Related
Behaviors-September 2006
40. Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, member,
2003
41. Student Dietetic Association, 1991 – 1993
42. Three River’s Society for Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Rehabilitation, 1994 1995
Certifications
1. Adult CPR/AED - American Red Cross, 2004-present
2. NIH Course Completion on the Protection of Human Research Subjects
3. NIH Recognition of Participation with the Diabetes Prevention Program
4. Diabetes 2001 Update in Management Therapies Seminar
5. New Issues in Nutrition and Health, 2001
6. Dietary Supplements, 2000
7. University of Pittsburgh Certificate of Completion: Preventing Sexual
Harassment
8. University of Pittsburgh Education and Certification Program in Research
Practice Fundamentals: Human Subjects Research Module and Research
Integrity
9. Intervention Mapping Course Certificate of Completion, Houston, TX, 2009.
Awards
1. UPMC Award for Perfect Attendance, 2001
2. Research Award from School of Education; Faculty/Student, 2010, 2013
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3. Awarded Fellow Status, American College of Sports Medicine, 2012
GRANTS
Ongoing Research Support
U01 HL096770 Jakicic (PI)
08/01/09 – 07/31/14
NIH-NHLBI
Enhanced Behavioral Intervention to Improve Long-Term Weight Loss in Young Adults
This study will examine whether the added use of technology (text messaging and
wearable technology to estimate energy expenditure) enhances 24 month weight loss in
young adults (18-35 years of age) compared to a standard behavioral weight loss
program.
Role: Co-Investigator
Submitted Grants
R21 Lee (PI)
NIH
5As-Based Behavioral Change Intervention for Weight Management in Schizophrenia
The purpose of this study is to pilot test a 5ABC intervention to change behaviors (i.e.,
inactivity and poor diet habits) and health outcomes measures (i.e., weight, Body Mass
Index [BMI], blood pressure [BP], waist circumference [WC], fasting lipid panel, fasting
glucose, and HgA1C) in individuals with schizophrenia of low SES (i.e., income ≤ 200% of
federal poverty level).
Role: Co-Investigator (University of Pittsburgh)
Previously Submitted Grants
RO1 HL112799-01 Kao (PI)
10/12 – 9/17
NIH
Lifestyle Intervention for Improving Vascular Health and Cardiovascular Risks in SLE
This project will investigate the effects of a supervised lifestyle modification (SLM)
program on improving vascular health and CVD risk factors compared to a usual care
group (UC) in a randomized controlled study of overweight/obese SLE patients.
Role: Co-Investigator (University of Pittsburgh PI)
Completed Research Support
U01 AG22132 04 Rickman (PI)
5/1/06 – 6/30/13
NIH-AG
Comprehensive Assessment of Long-Term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy
(CALERIE)
This study is examining the long-term effect of reducing energy intake of metabolic and
physiological factors related to obesity and health risk.
Role: Principle Investigator, Head of Intervention Subcommittee
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U01 (DK057002) Jakicic (PI)
9/30/99 - 7/31/13
NIH/NIDDK
Look AHEAD: Action for Health in Diabetes
The major goal of this project is to examine the effect of weight loss on treating patients
with type 2 diabetes.
Role: Co-Investigator, Author of intervention materials, LRC Leader, LID Leader, Serve on
Writing Groups
Otto (PI)
4/10 - 6/11
The Pittsburgh Foundation
Lifestyle Modification Program for Weight Reduction in SLE
The major goal of this project is to examine the effect of a lifestyle modification program
that includes diet, physical activity, weight loss, and behavior modification on the
reduction of cardiovascular risk factors associated with overweight/obesity and disease
inflammation in SLE patients.
Role: Principle Investigator
1 R01 HL084400-01A2 Jakicic (PI)
9/1/07 – 6/30/12
NIH-NHLBI
The Effect of a Stepped Care Approach to Long-Term Weight Loss
This study is examining the effect of a progressive, criterion-based stepped-care
approach to modifying weight loss behaviors on long-term weight loss compared to a
standard behavioral weight loss intervention.
Role: Co-Investigator
R01 HL67826-01A2 Jakicic (PI)
9/1/03 – 8/31/08
NIH/NHLBI
Enhancing Exercise Participation in Overweight Adults
The major goals of this project are to examine strategies for improving the adoption and
maintenance of exercise in overweight adults and to determine if this will translate into
improvements in long-term weight loss.
Role: Co-Investigator
R01 HL70257-01A1 Jakicic (PI)
1/1/03 – 12/31/06
NIH/NHLBI
Effect of Exercise on the Prevention of Weight Gain
The major goals of this project are to examine the dose-response of exercise on longterm prevention of obesity in moderately overweight adults, with moderate intensity
exercise at either 30 or 60 minutes per day (5 days per week) being examined over a
period of 18 months.
Role: Co-Investigator
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P30 (DK046204) Otto (PI)
9/07 - 9/08
Obesity/Nutrition Research Center
The Effect of an Exercise Buddy Kiosk on Physical Activity Levels in School-Age
Children
The major goal of this project is to examine the effect of an intervention that integrates
a computer software program (kiosk) on cardiorespiratory fitness and body mass index
in school-age children compared to a no-treatment control group of children.
Role: Principle Investigator
UNIVERSITY TEACHING ROLES
University of Pittsburgh
Pediatric Exercise Physiology
Graduate Course
Department of HPRED
Summer 2003
Nutrition in Sport and Exercise
Graduate Course
Department of HPRED
Fall 2003
Nutrition in Health
Undergraduate Course
Department of HPA
Fall 2004,
2005, 2006
2007, 2008,
2012, 2013
Behavioral Change Strategies
Undergraduate Course
Department of HPA
Spring 2005,
2006, 2007,
2008, 2009,
2014
Nutrition in Sport and Exercise
Graduate Online Course
Department of HPA
Summer/Fall
2009,
Summer/Fall
2010, 2011,
2012, 2013
Psychosocial Aspects of Health
Graduate Course
Department of HPA
Spring 2010,
2011, 2013
2014
Coursera Course for University of Pittsburgh
Nutrition and Physical Activity for Health
Summer 2013,
2014
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DOCTORAL DISSERTATION AND MASTERS THESES COMMITTEES
Diane Helsel, PhD, RD, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: Diary Study
Role: Committee Member
Ruth Kowalis, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: The Effects of Short-Term Weight Loss on Resting Energy Expenditure
Role: Committee Member
Chris Mohr, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: The Effects of Meal Periodicity on Weight Loss
Role: Committee Member
Erin Thomas, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: Technology to Improve Assessment of Physical Activity
Role: Committee Member
Kim Weary, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: The 24-Week Effect of Change in Body Weight and Body Composition on
Muscular Strength and Function in Overweight Adults
Role: Committee Member
Kristen Polzien, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: The Effectiveness of the HealthwearTM System in a Short-term Behavioral Weight
Loss Intervention
Role: Committee Member
Tina Mathur, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: Does Perceived “Importance” and “Willingness” Impact the Adoption of Weight
Loss Behaviors and Weight Loss in a Behavioral Intervention for Overweight
Adults?
Role: Committee Member
Sara Fleet, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: Obesity, Body Composition, and Insulin Resistance in Bipolar Patients
Role: Committee Member
Anne Matthews, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: Changes in Fat Oxidation with Endurance Activity in Obese Adults with and
without Type 2 Diabetes
Role: Committee Member
Rickman (Otto), 25
Laura Fonzi, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: The Effect of Home-Based Resistance Exercise in Overweight and Obese Adults
Role: Committee Member
Lisa Mealey, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: Effect of Dance Revolution on Energy Expenditure and Enjoyment in Obese
Children Compared to Alternate Forms of Activity
Role: Committee Member
Alissa Mealey, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: Validation of the BodyMedia SenseWear Pro Armband to Estimate Energy
Expenditure in Obese Children During Various Modes of Activity
Role: Committee Member
Deb Josbeno, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: The Relationship between Physical Activity, Physical Function, and Psychosocial
Variables in Individuals Post-Bariatric Surgery.
Role: Committee Member
Andrea Hergenroeder, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: The Influence of Body Mass Index on Self-Report and Performance-Based
Measures of Physical Function in Adult Women
Role: Committee Member
Yoon Myung Kim, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: Role of Regular Exercise in the Treatment of Abdominal Obesity in Youth
Role: Committee Member
Christine Dutton, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: The Comparison of a Technology-Based System and an In-Person Behavioral
Weight Loss Intervention in Overweight and Obese Adults
Role: Committee Member
Jessica Unick, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: The Acute Effect of Exercise on Energy Intake in Overweight Women
Role: Committee Member
Maddison Krug, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: Effect of a Nutrition Intervention on Community Leisure Learn Program
Participants
Role: Chair
Rickman (Otto), 26
Jill Shaefer, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: Is Physical Activity Associated with Improved Short-Term Smoking Cessation?
Role: Committee Member
Tom Hritz, University of Pittsburgh (Completed)
Title: The Effect of Breakfast Consumption on the Acute Response of Plasma AcylatedGhrelin and Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Concentrations in Adult Women
Role: Committee Member/Mentor
** Submitted and obtained Faculty/Student School of Education Research Award
Alex Shafer (Completed), University of Pittsburgh
Title: Psychosocial Determinants of Physical Activity in Undergraduate College Students
Role: Committee Member
Zack Papalia (Completed), University of Pittsburgh, School of Public Health
Title: Inspire Consulting, LLC; A Worksite Wellness Company
Role: Committee Member
David Garcia (Completed), University of Pittsburgh
Title: Feasibility of a Campaign Intervention Compared to a Standard Behavioral Weight
Loss Intervention in Overweight and Obese Adults
Role: Chair
** Submitted and obtained Faculty/Student School of Education Research Award
Jackson Coppock, (Completed), University of Pittsburgh
Title: The Role of Social Support in Weight Changes during Freshman Year of College
Role: Committee Member
Robert Powell, University of Pittsburgh
Title: Exploring Factors that Influence Diabetes Educators Physical Activity Counseling
during Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support
Role: Committee Member
Lori Portzer, University of Pittsburgh
Title: Prompted Television Activity To Decrease Sedentary Time
Role: Committee Member
Rickman (Otto), 27