Curriculum Vitae
Jean Jitomir PhD(c), MS, RD
BaylorUniversity
Department of Human Health, Performance and Recreation
Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory (ESNL)
1312 S. 5th St.
One Bear Place #97313
Waco, TX 76798
(254) 652-2114
EDUCATION
2006-2009 Ph.D. (Expected August 2009), Exercise Nutrition, Baylor University (Waco, TX)
Concentrations: Weight Management, Sports Nutrition
2004-2006 M.S., State University of New York (Buffalo, NY)at Buffalo
Major: Nutrition Science; Concentration: Nutrition Research
2004-2005 Dietetic Internship, State University of New York at Buffalo
Concentration: Community Nutrition
2000-2004 B.S. Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics, Cornell University
(Ithaca, NY)
Major: Nutritional Sciences; Concentration: Dietetics
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2008-Present Study Coordinator, Baylor University Human Health Performance and Recreation (HHPR): Exercise and Sport Nutrition Laboratory (ESNL)
Studies: Curves® 30 Day and VPX Meltdown®
Responsibilities: IRB submissions, recruiting, developing test materials, conduct testing, analyze blood samples, data entry, statistics, manuscript and abstract preparation
2008-Present Study Coordinator, Baylor University HHPR: ESNL
Responsibilities: Manage analysis and quality control of hundreds of food logs for weight loss trials
2006-Present Floor Supervisor, Baylor University HHPR: ESNL
Responsibilities: Manage staff of seven and coordinate floor operations and daily research testing
2006-Present Research Assistant, Baylor University HHPR: ESNL
Responsibilities: Conduct testing for weight loss trials; oversee participants during exercise portion of weight loss intervention
2006 Research Assistant, State University of New York at Buffalo, Nutrition Biochemistry Laboratory
Responsibilities: PCR, ELISA
2005 Research Assistant, State University of New York at Buffalo, Feeding Lab
Responsibilities: Food preparation, standardization of feeding protocols, and general lab upkeep
2000-2002 Research Assistant, Cornell University: Crop and Soil Science Laboratory
Responsibilities: Serial dilutions, data entry, columns
REASEARCH SKILLS
· Weight Loss Diet and Meal Planning
· Phlebotomy and IV Catheter Placement
· Metabolic and Exercise Testing: DEXA, REE, BIA, VO2 Max, ECG
· Academic Manuscript Writing
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2005-2008 Community and Corporate-Based Lectures
2005-2006 Teaching Assistant, State University of New York at Buffalo
Course: Nutrition in Practice Lab (NTR 110)
2005-2006 Cooking Instructor/Demonstrator, 2005-2006, Martins Cooking School, Amherst, NY
Course: Instructor for general health and wellness cooking
2001 Teaching Assistant, Cornell University
Course: Sustainable Agriculture (CSS 190)
PUBLICATIONS
Refereed Journal Articles
Jitomir J and Willoughby D. The Role of Leucine Supplementation in the Treatment of Obesity. The Journal of Medicinal Food, 2008 (in press).
Jitomir J and Willoughby D. Cinnamon Supplementation for the Attenuation of Sleep Loss Induced Insulin Resistance. The Journal of Medicinal Food (in press), 2008
Bowden, RG, Wilson, RL, Jitomir, J., Gentile, M. The Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation on Lipid Levels in End-Stage Renal Disease Patients.Journal of Renal Nutrition (in press). 2008
Roberts MD, Iosia M, Kerksick CM, Taylor LW, Campbell B, Wilborn CD, Harvey T, Cooke M, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M, Wilson R, Jitomir J, Willoughby D and Kreider RB. Effects of arachidonic acid supplementation on training adaptations in resistance-trained males. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2007;4:21.
Book Contributions
Villapigue J and Collins R. The Alpha Male Challenge. Rodale, 2009 (in press
Kreider RB, Leutholtz B. Meal Plan Appendix. Exercise & Sport Nutrition: Principles, Promises, Research & Recommendations. Advanced Research Press, 2008.
Abstracts
J Jitomir, R Chandran, B Shelmadine, K Beavers, C Kerksick, C Wilborn, J Wismann, E Nassar, J Beckham-Dove, M Galbreath, T Harvey, P La Bounty, M Ferreira, M Iosia, M Cooke, C Rasmussen, M Greenwood and R Kreider. Effects of diet and exercise interventions on health outcomes in women with and without metabolic syndrome (MS). The FASEB Journal. 2007;21:lb236
R Chandran, J Jitomir, B Shelmadine, K Beavers, C Kerksick, C Wilborn, J Wismann, E Nassar, J Beckham-Dove, M Galbreath, T Harvey, P La Bounty, M Ferreira, M Cooke, M Iosia, C Rasmussen, M Greenwood and R Kreider. Effects of isoenergetic high carbohydrate and high protein diets on health outcomes in women with metabolic syndrome (MS) participating in the Curves® fitness program. The FASEB Journal. 2007;21:lb235.
Manuscripts Under Review
Jitomir J and Willoughby D. Slimming Slumber? How Sleep Deprivation Manipulates Appetite and Weight. Nutrition Today, (accepted with minor revisions), 2008.
Jitomir J, Nassar E, Culbertson J, Moreillon J, Buford T, Hudson G, Cooke M, Kreider R and Willoughby D. The acute effects of the thermogenic supplement Meltdown on energy expenditure, fat oxidation, and hemodynamic responses in young, healthy males. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2008.
PRESENTATIONS
Jitomir J and Willoughby D. Metabolic and anthropometric changes in a female bodybuilder on a 15 week hypocaloric diet. ISSN 2008.
Jitomir J, Chandran, B Shelmadine, K Beavers, C Kerksick, C Wilborn, J Wismann, E Nassar, J Dove, M Galbreath, T Harvey, P La Bounty, B Campbell, M Ferreira, M Cooke, M Iosia, C Rasmussen, R Bowden, R Wilson, and R Kreider. Metabolic Profile of Women With and Without Metabolic Syndrome (MS). FASEB, 2008.
Jitomir J, Kreider R. Nutrition in Golf Sport. The World Congress of Golf, 2008.
Jitomir J, Chandran R, Shelmadine B, Beavers K, Kerksick C, Wilborn C, Wismann J, Nassar E, Beckham-Dove J, Galbreath M, Harvey T, La Bounty P, Ferreira M, Iosia M, Cooke M, Rasmussen C, Greenwood M and Kreider R. Effects of diet and exercise interventions on health outcomes in women with and without metabolic syndrome (MS). FASEB, 2007.
COMMUNITY
Waco, TX- Ironhorse Boxing Gym: What is Healthy Eating (June 2008)
Waco, TX- Fitness Fuel Lectures (2007, 2008)
Waco, TX- Big Sister (Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Texas) 2007-2008.
CONSULTING
Waco, TX- Private nutrition coaching and personal training
Stevensville, TX- Adolescent Power Training Camp, Nutrition for adolescent strength/power athletes
Waco, TX- Baylor Athletics, Women’s Basketball and Soccer: Nutrition Lectures and Hands on Cooking Instruction (2006-present); Football: Training Table Meal Planning
Williamsville, NY- Williamsville School District, Adolescent Meal Planning, 2006
Buffalo, NY- Jewish Community Center, Weight Loss Coaching
Buffalo, NY- United Health and Wellness, Corporate Wellness Lecturer
MEDIA RELATIONS
The Weekend Workout Radio Show- Research Dietitian Q&A, 2008
Cox News Service- Tips for avoiding freshman weight gain, 2006
AWARDS
Annette Rachman Scholarship 2005, 2006, $5000
Meinig Family Cornell National Scholars: Cornell Commitment, 2000-2004, $16,000
SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Internet, SPSS, Photoshop
REFERENCES
Richard Kreider, Ph.D.
Darryn Willoughby Ph.D.
Mary Platek, M.S.