Curriculum Vitae DEBORAH A. COHEN, DCN, RD

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Curriculum Vitae DEBORAH A. COHEN, DCN, RD Academic Affiliation Associate Professor Nutrition Program Department of Individual, Family & Community Education College of Education University of New Mexico Office phone: 505-277-6430 e-mail: dcohen02@unm.edu DCN, Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition, Rutgers University (formerly University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey), Newark, NJ. September 2008. Dissertation title: Impact of two enteral formulations on nutritional indices and economic outcomes. MMSc, Master of Medical Science, Emory University School of Medicine. Atlanta, GA. May 1986. BS, Bachelor of Science, Community Nutrition, University of Maryland, College Park, MD. May 1984. RESEARCH INTERESTS Development of innovative diet and physical assessment activity tools for children (ages 5-11) for use on electronic mobile devices. Evaluating the relationship of diet, genetics, anthropometrics and biomarkers on pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Diet interventions and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children and adolescents. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Associate Professor: University of New Mexico, College of Education, Nutrition Program (Primary Appointment). August 2008-present. Associate Professor Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics (Secondary Appointment). April 2012-present. Human Nutrition (NUTR 244), Principles of Food Science (NUTR 330), Methods in Nutrition Research (NUTR 593), Complementary and Alternative Therapies (NUTR 593) Interprofessional Geriatric Assessment (NUTR 391, NUTR 591), Management in Dietetics (NUTR 321), Nutritional Assessment (NUTR 493, NUTR 526) McNair Scholar Program (NUTR 497, Reading and Research in Honors); Mentor Assistant Program Director, Dietetic Internship: University of New Mexico, College of Education, Nutrition Program. July 2009-present. Clinical Faculty Associate: Southeast Missouri State University. Cape Girardeau, MO. 2000-2008. Assistant Program Director, Dietetic Internship Adjunct Faculty: Creighton University School of Nursing, Omaha, NE. 1989-1999. 1

Clinical Dietitian: University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Omaha, NE. 1992-1999. Bone Marrow Transplant Program: Nutrition Support Specialist Oncology/Hematology, Critical Care (ICU), Gynecologic Oncology, Clinical Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology, HIV Clinic, Gastroenterology UNMC Dietetic Internship: Oncology, Nutrition Support Instructor: Medical Nutrition Education, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. 1992-1999. Dietetic Internship: Oncology, Nutrition Support Instructor: School of Allied Health, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. 1992-1999. School of Pharmacy, Physician Assistant Program, School of Nursing, Radiologic Technician Program Instructor: Creighton University School of Dental Science, Omaha, NE. 1990-1992. Introduction to Nutrition Marketing Dietitian: Methodist Hospital, Omaha, NE. 1992. Clinical Dietitian: St Joseph Hospital, Omaha, NE, 1988-1992. Oncology, Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, ICU, Pediatrics Supervising Dietitian, University of Nebraska Medical Center Dietetic Internship: Oncology Senior Nutritionist: Maternal and Infant Care Project, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA. 1986-1988. High Risk Obstetrics, WIC certifications (prenatal, pediatric) Coordinating Dietitian: Georgia State Dietetic Internship, Emory University Dietetic Internship Clinical Dietitian: Veteran s Administration Medical Center, Atlanta, GA. 1986. Nutrition Aide: Food Consumption Research Branch, United States Department of Agriculture, Hyattsville, MD. 1982-1984. Nationwide Household Food Consumption Survey PUBLICATIONS All publications cited in AMA format Refereed Gregg S, Cohen D, Cerami J, Conn C. The Role of the Registered Dietitian in the Patient-Centered Medical Home. Submitted to Top in Clin Nutr. 2014;29(3):201-209. Baudino-Burgarello E, Cohen D, Cerami J, Conn C. Body Composition Changes and Reduction of Metabolic Syndrome After Bariatric Surgery: Implications for the RD. Top Clin Nutr. 2014;29(1):22-32. Kulovitz M, Ferraro R, Kolkmeyer D, Conn C, Cohen DA. Medical weight loss versus bariatric surgery: Does method impact body composition and weight maintenance after 15% reduction in body weight? Nutrition. 2014;30(1):49-54. Cohen DA, Gonzales-Pacheco D. Pediatric Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: Etiologies, treatment and implications for the dietetics practitioner. Top Clin Nutr. 2013;28(4): 335-355. 2

Dodd M, Cohen D, Harris J, Herman C, Popp J, VanLeit B. Interprofessional Geriatric Assessment Elective for Health Professional Students: A Standardized Patient Case Study and Patient Script. MedEdPORTAL; 2013. Available from: http://www.mededportal.org/publication/9316. Cohen DA, Byham-Gray L, Denmark R. Impact of two enteral formulations on nutritional indices and economic outcomes. J Hum Nutr Diet.2013;26(3):286-293. Cohen DA, Kuhls DA. Energy expenditure and open abdomen following trauma: a case report. Top Clin Nutr. 2009;24(2):122-129. Cohen DA. The efficacy of zinc lozenges and zinc nasal sprays in the treatment of the common cold. Top Clin Nutr. 2006;21(4):355-361. Manuscripts Submitted Refereed Trappmann JL, Jimenez EY, Keane PC, Cohen DA, Davis SM. Cross sectional relationships between household food insecurity and child BMI, feeding behaviors and public assistance utilization among Head Start children from predominately Hispanic and American Indian communities in the CHILE study. Submitted to Journal of Hunger and Environmental Nutrition, November 2013. Non-refereed Cohen DA. Nutrition support of the cancer patient. On Line.2000;8(1):3-5. Cohen DA. Gut Specific Immunonutrition. INSPEN Newsletter.1997;8(5):1-3. Cohen DA. Nutrition management of gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease following bone marrow transplant. Support Line. 1996;22:13-15. Book Chapters Cohen DA. Metabolic Stress and Trauma: Open Abdomen. In: Nahikian-Nelms ML, Roth SL, eds. Medical Nutrition Therapy: A Case Study Approach, 4 th ed. Wadsworth Publishers; 2013. Cohen DA. Neoplastic Disease. In: Nahikian-Nelms ML, Sucher K, Lacey K, Roth SL., eds. Nutrition Therapy and Pathophysiology. 2 nd edition. Cengage Learning; 2010. Cohen DA. Acute Leukemia Treated with Total Body Irradiation, Chemotherapy, and Bone Marrow Transplantation. In: Nahikian-Nelms ML, Roth SL, eds. Medical Nutrition Therapy: A Case Study Approach, 4 th ed. Wadsworth Publishers; 2009. Cohen DA. Nutrition and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). In: Williams SR, Schlenker E, eds. Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby Publishing; 2003. Cohen DA. Nutrition, Obesity and Eating Disorders. In: DiBaise JK, ed. Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Pearls of Wisdom. Boston, MA: Boston Medical Publishing Corporation; 2000. Other: Textbook Chapters Reviewed Food Safety. In: Thompson J, Manore M. Nutrition: An Applied Approach. Benjamin Cummings; 2004. Walking Through the Lifecycle: Childhood, Adolescence, and Young, Middle- Aged, and Older Adults In: Thompson J, Manore M. Nutrition: An Applied Approach. Benjamin Cummings; 2004. 3

Adult Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation. In: Comprehensive Guide to Transplant Nutrition Therapy. American Dietetic Association; 2002. Boyle MA. Personal Nutrition, West Publishing Company; 1994. Nutritional Intervention in HIV Infection. In: Mountain-Plains Regional AIDS Education and Training Center Curriculum Manual; 1994. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS Refereed Relationships Between ALT, Serum Triglycerides, BMI and NAFLD in an Outpatient Pediatric Clinic Population. American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition Week, Savannah, GA. January 2014. Pediatric Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Etiologies, Features, Treatment and Implications for the RD. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting/Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo. Houston, TX. October 2013. Pediatric Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Etiologies, Features, Treatment and Implications for the RD. New Mexico Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, NM. April, 2013. Interprofessional Education - The Power of Shared Learning & Collaboration. 8 th Annual Success in the Classroom: Sharing Practices That Work. UNM Office of Support for Effective Teaching. Albuquerque, NM. February 2013. Vitamins and Minerals in Bone Health. University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM. September 2012. Nutrition Support and Bone Marrow Transplantation: Post Graduate Course. American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. 22 nd Clinical Congress. Orlando, FL. January 1998. Nutrition and the Cancer Patient. Southeast Missouri District Dietetic Association Meeting. Sikeston, MO. August 2000. Prevention of Enteral Feeding Tube Obstruction. INSPEN Fall Symposium. Des Moines, IA. September 1997. Maintaining Optimal Nutrition in Cancer Patients. Diagnosis and Management of Common Cancers Conference. Kearney, NE. June 1994. Nutrition and the Oncology Patient. Fourth Annual Dietitians Conference. Omaha, NE. September 1992. Nutrition and the Oncology Patient. Central Nebraska District Dietetic Association, Annual Meeting. Grand Island, NE. May 1992. Non-refereed Pancreatitis and Gastroparesis: Etiologies and Nutritional Management. Presentation to Global Nutrition Services. Albuquerque, NM, August 2014. Pediatric Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Etiologies, Features, Treatment and Implications for the Healthcare Professional. Presented at UNM Envision Telehealth. Albuquerque, NM. July 2013. Benefits of Locally Grown Fruits and Vegetables. New Mexico Farmers Market Association Board Meeting. Clines Corner, NM. July 2012. 4

Nutrition Support of the Critically Ill Trauma Patient. Critical Care Conference. University Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV. July 2007. Perfect Pounds: Assessing Your Ideal Body Weight. Well Said Workshop. Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. November, 2003 The Scoop on Supplements. Wellness Advantage Workshop Series. Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, MO. October 2001. Anorexia: Etiology and Management in the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient. Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant Conference. University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. August 1997. Nutrition Support. Internal Medicine Noon Conference. University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE. November 1995. Nutritional Management of the Bone Marrow Transplant Patient. Short Course in Bone Marrow Transplantation. Immanuel Hospital, Omaha, NE. November 1994. Other: Abstracts/Poster Presentations Cohen DA, Gonzales-Pacheco D, Myers O. Relationships between ALT, Serum Triglycerides, BMI and NAFLD in a University Outpatient Pediatric Clinic. American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Clinical Nutrition Week, Savannah GA, January 2014. Cohen DA, Caprihan A. Reproducibility of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans for the measurement of changes in hepatic fat in healthy adults. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition, Houston TX, October 2013. McCann LM, Cohen D, Yakes E. The effects of the Santa Fe Farmers Market Children's Nutrition Program on students' willingness to try fruits and vegetables. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition, Houston TX. October 2013. VanLeit B, Dodd M, Cohen D, Herman C, Harris J, Popp J. Development and Implementation of an Interprofessional Geriatric Assessment Course. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. April 2013. Horvath N, Cohen D. Crohn s Disease: Enteral Nutrition Practices of Registered Dietitians in New Mexico. New Mexico Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, NM. April 2013. McCann LM, Cohen D, Yakes E. The Effects of the Santa Fe Farmers Market Children's Nutrition Program on Students' Willingness to Try Fruits and Vegetables. New Mexico Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Meeting. Albuquerque, NM. April 2013. Dodd MA, VanLeit B, Cohen D, Martin J, Herman C. Using Simulation to Teach Geriatric Assessment. Poster presentation at the Collaborating Across Borders III Interprofessional Education Conference. Tuscon, AZ. November 2011. Dodd MA, Zwahlen D, VanLeit B, Cohen D, Martin J, Herman C. Development of an Interprofessional Geriatric Assessment Course. Poster presentation at The American Geriatric Society Annual Meeting. National Harbor, MD. May 2011. 5

Cohen DA, Byham-Gray L, Denmark R. Impact of Two Pulmonary Enteral Formulations on Nutritional Indices and Economic Outcomes. American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). Clinical Nutrition Week. New Orleans, LA. February 2009. Cohen DA. Physical Assessment Knowledge and Skills Taught in Dietetic Internships and Coordinated Programs. Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, Philadelphia, PA. September 2007. Cohen DA. Incorporation of a Sports Nutrition Module into a Community Nutrition Experience. American Dietetic Association Annual Food and Nutrition Conference and Exhibition Meeting. St. Louis, MO. October 2001. Cohen DA. Enteral Feeding in a Peripheral Stem Cell Transplant (PSCT) Patient. American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.19 th Clinical Congress. Miami, FL. January 1995. Cohen DA. Development and Implementation of the Great American Food Fight Against Cancer Campaign in Nebraska. American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting. Denver, CO. October 1990. GRANTS Funded Grants Exploring the usability, feasibility, reliability and validity of a web-based pediatric physical activity and dietary intake questionnaire (eppad-q) for use in clinical and school settings. 2013 COE Summer Research Initiative; Collaboration with Christina Perry, PhD, Associate Professor, Health Education, UNM Department of Health, Exercise & Sports Science. Funded for the amount of $24,403. May 2014- May 2015 Development of an Electronic Data Collection System for Pediatrics (ages 5-11) and Use of e-tablet Technology to Improve Field Data Collection for Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors of Overweight and Obese Children in New Mexico. 2013 COE Summer Research Initiative; Collaboration with Christina Perry, PhD, Associate Professor, Health Education, UNM Department of Health, Exercise & Sports Science. Funded for the amount of $38,347.00. May 2013- May 2014. Reproducibility of Abdominal Imaging to Assess Abdominal Visceral Adipose, Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Concentrations Measured by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) UNM Research Allocations Committee Grant. Funded for the amount of $3400.00 on March 20, 2012. Enhancing Nutrition Assessment Skills of Nutrition Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students and Dietetic Interns with the Use of Metabolic Instrumentation. UNM Teaching Allocations Grant. Funded for the amount of $3000.00 in January 2010. Exploratory Analysis of the Relationship between C-Reactive Protein and Prealbumin in Critically Ill Patients. UNM Research Allocations Committee Grant. Funded for the amount of $2205.00 on March 25, 2009. Proposals Submitted: Not Funded Diet, Metabolic Markers and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Collaboration with William Garver, PhD, UNM Health Sciences Center, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Rob Orlando, PhD, UNM Health Sciences Center, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Sylvia Negrete, MD, Associate Professor, UNM Pediatrics, Diana Gonzales-Pacheco, DCN, RD, Manager Research Nutrition, UNM CTSC Bionutrition. Submitted October 1, 2013 UNM HSC RAC Award for the amount of $16, 412.00. Not funded. 6

Diet, Metabolic Markers and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Collaboration with William Garver, PhD, UNM Health Sciences Center, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Rob Orlando, PhD, UNM Health Sciences Center, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Sylvia Negrete, MD, Associate Professor, UNM Pediatrics, Diana Gonzales-Pacheco, DCN, RD, Manager Research Nutrition, UNM CTSC Bionutrition. Submitted August 1, 2013 UNM CTSC Pilot Project Award for the amount of $25,328.00. Not funded. Healthy Dietary Change in Men with Prostate Cancer: Reducing Barriers through Smartphone Technology Collaboration with Dr. Satyan Shah, MD, Director of Robotic Surgery, Assistant Professor: Surgery Urology, UNM Health Sciences Center. Proposal submitted to the Department of Defense. June 2013. Not funded. Genetic Determinants of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in Albuquerque Children: a Feasibility Study Submitted March 1, 2013 to the Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC), Pilot and Collaborative Research Project Grant for the amount of $29,985.50. Not funded. Effects of Dietary Fructose Reduction (Primarily From Sugar Sweetened Beverages) on Anthropometric, Clinical and Biochemical Indicators of NAFLD in Obese Hispanic Adolescents Who Participate in the UNM Healthy Fit Children's Clinic. Submitted September 8, 2012 to the American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) for the amount of $23,287.70. Not funded. Effects of Dietary Fructose Reduction (Primarily From Sugar Sweetened Beverages) on Anthropometric, Clinical and Biochemical Indicators of NAFLD in Obese Hispanic Adolescents Who Participate in the UNM Healthy Fit Children's Clinic. Submitted November 1, 2012 to the Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC), Pilot and Collaborative Research Project Grants for the amount of $24,392.95. Not funded. Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Assess Abdominal Visceral Adipose, Subcutaneous Adipose and Hepatic Fat Depots in Individuals who Undergo the Laparoscopic Gastric Band Procedure Submitted Jan 1, 2012 to the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons (ASMBS) for the amount of $47,643.17. Not funded. Other Research Energy Expenditure in Trauma Patients with an Open Abdomen. Collaboration with Deborah Kuhls, MD, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV. August 2007- May 2008. Evaluation of Physical Assessment Knowledge and Skills in Dietetic Internships and Coordinated Programs. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey- School of Health Related Professions. Research Project, Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition Program, January 2006. Comparison of Body Composition Using Bioelectric Impedance Analysis and Skin Fold Measurements in Collegiate Football Players. Southeast Missouri State University, College of Health and Human Services, Department of Human Environmental Studies, Cape Girardeau, MO. May 2001. Pilot Study to Determine the Feasibility of Total Enteral Nutrition Support via Nasogastric Tube Feeding in Patients Receiving Autologous Bone Marrow and Peripheral Stem Cell Transplantation. Bone Marrow Transplant Program, University of Nebraska Medical Center. May 1994- January 1997. AWARDS/HONORS Outstanding Dietetics Educator of the Year. New Mexico Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. April 2012. 7

Nominated: New Faculty Teacher of the Year. University of New Mexico, February 2012. Nominated: New Faculty Teacher of the Year. University of New Mexico, December 2009. Outstanding Teacher of the Year: College of Health and Human Services, Southeast Missouri State University, April 2007. Non-Tenure Merit Promotion: College of Health and Human Services, Southeast Missouri State University, May 2007. SERVICE Professional New Mexico Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics President: October 2014-present President-Elect: June 2014-present Public Policy Committee: State Policy Representative: July 2013- present Past President: July 2012- July 2013 President: June 2011-July 2012 President-Elect: July 2010-June 2011 Public Policy Committee, Member: June 2011-present Annual Meeting Planning Committee, Co-Chair: July 2010-present Licensing Review and Revision Committee, Member: Dec 2010-present Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Abstract reviewer January 2013-March 2013 Abstract reviewer January 2014-March 2014 Albuquerque District Dietetic Association Nominating Committee, Member: July 2009-July 2010 Healthy Hospital Initiative Committee member: August 2014-present University College of Education Early Admissions Ad Hoc Committee May 2014- present Undergraduate Committee August 2014-present Scholarship Committee: IFCE Representative August 2013- present Department of Individual, Family and Community Education Research Climate Group Committee April 2013 - present February 2011-December 2011 Research Showcase Planning Committee April 2013- present October 2011-November 2011 UNM Dietetic Internship Admissions Committee June 2008-present UNM Dietetic Internship Advisory Committee June 2008-present UNM Nutrition Program Faculty Search Committee September 2010- present Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society 8

Advisor August 2013- present Assistant Advisor June 2012- August 2013 Geriatric Interprofessional Elective Instructor of Record, NUTR 391, NUTR 591. January 2009- present Guest Lecturer. UNM Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, GI Block, September 2012. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN) Member: August 2012- present Member August 2008- August 2012 Member #: 2224542 American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Associate Member: March 2012- March 2013 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member: 1986- present Registered Dietitian #R705960 Dietetic Educators of Practitioners Practice Group Dietitians in Nutrition Support Practice Group New Mexico Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member: June 2008- present Albuquerque District Dietetic Association Member: August 2008- present Missouri Dietetic Association Member: August 2000-August 2008 Southeast Missouri District Dietetic Association President: July 2002- July 2003 President-Elect: July 2001- July 2002 Newsletter Editor: July 2004- July 2005 Member: August 2000- May 2008 Iowa/Nebraska Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (INSPEN) President: February 1999- May 1999 Newsletter Editor: August 1995- May 1999 Nebraska Dietetic Association (August 1988- May 1999) Marrow Transplant Nutrition Network (1995-2000) American Cancer Society, Nebraska Division Board of Directors, 1992-1997. Professional Education, Member 1989-1997. Dietitians Conference Planning Committee, Member 1991-1997. Public Education, Chairperson 1992-1996, Member 1989-1996. Nutrition March Against Cancer, Chairperson 1990-1994, Member 1989-1995. 9

Volunteer Core Team Management Leader: Prevention Programs (Tobacco Control, Nutrition) 1994-1997. 10