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)

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, reviewed June 08, not funded.
Revisions currently in progress for October 08 resubmission

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

“ 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 ?” Abstract submitted to
the International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) for presentation at the 2008 Annual ISONG Conference to be held in Philadelphia, PA, November 8-11, 2008.

 “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