Marlene Adams, PhD, APRN, BC, CS-P Assistant Professor Telephone:(302) 831-8394 E-mail: madams@udel.edu Mailing Address: School of Nursing 307 McDowell Hall Newark, DE 19716

Education

Certification

ANCC Clinical Specialist in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
(since 1994)(PMHCNS-BC)

Research Interests

Human Behavioral Genetics

Menstrual cycle-related mood and anxiety disorders:

• Premenstrual syndrome
• Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
• Perimenopausal depression
• Menopausal depression

Fellowships  

INBRE Faculty Fellow , School of Nursing , University of Delaware, 2007-2009
IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE)
Delaware INBRE Program, Supported by NIH-NCRR

NIH/NINR Summer Genetics Institute Fellow, 2007
National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Nursing Research

Funded Research

Is SRD5A1 associated with severe premenstrual symptoms ?, 2008-2009
(PI: M.Adams), $ 5000, INBRE Core Fee Waivers Grant

Exercise for fitness: Looking at midlife and older women , 2007-2008
(PI: M. Adams), $ 6000
University of Delaware, General University Research Grant

A theoretical analysis of the processes of weight loss in women , 1996-1997
(PI: M. Adams), $ 1,250 Sigma Theta Tau, International, Pi Chapter  

Other Research

NIH/NIMH R03 : An exploration of the genetic basis for premenstrual dysphoric disorder ( PI: M. Adams), submitted February 08, not funded, feasibility study completed June 2009, R03 re-submission planned for October 2009 .

Publications

Adams , M. (2008). “Taking Charge of One’s Life”: A model for weight management success. The Qualitative Report, 13(1), 30-52. Retrieved, from http://www.nova.edu/ssss/QR/QR13-1/adams.pdf

Paper Presentations

“ The impact of hormonal birth control status on premenstrual symptoms in college students ages 18-22.” Podium presentation at Sigma Theta Tau’s 20 th International Nursing Research Congress Focusing on Evidence-Based Practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, July 16, 2009 (Adams & Hardie) (Adams presented).

“ Weight management in postmenopausal women .” Podium presentation at Eastern Nursing Research Society (ENRS) 20 th Annual Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, PA, March 29, 2008.

“ Exercise perceptions and behaviors in college students .” Podium presentation at ENRS 20 th Annual Scientific Sessions in Philadelphia, PA, March 29, 2008.

“Taking charge of one’s life: A theoretical model for weight management success.”
Sigma Theta Tau, Alpha Rho Chapter, Research Conference – 2001: A Nursing Research Odyssey at West Virginia University. Morgantown, WV, October 2001.

Poster Presentations

“ Is SRD5A1 associated with severe premenstrual symptoms ?” Poster presented at the International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) 2008 Annual Conference in Philadelphia , PA , November 8-11, 2008. [Adams, Hardie, Sol-Church, & Kingham] (Adams presented poster).

 “How benefits and barriers, BMI, and gender affect exercise behavior in college
students.” Delaware Nurses Association - Research Committee, Beta Xi, Tau Beta, &
Omicron Gamma Chapters of Sigma Theta Tau, Joint 17 th Annual Research Conference,
Dover DE , September 7, 2007. (Faculty: Adams & Hardie; Undergrad Students: Matthews, Micale, Snyder, Streets, Svorinic, Terrell, Whalen, Wright (J), Wright (S), & Zupanc] ( Adams presented poster).

“A campus-community partnership for health promotion of elders.” Nursing Education 2001, Philadelphia, PA, sponsored by MCP Hahnemann University School of Nursing, June 2001. (Gladden & Adams).

Professional Memberships

School of Nursing Faculty