CURRICULUM VITAE (9/21/2006)
Raheleh Khorsan
Samueli Institute
Clinical Research and Integrative Medicine
2101 East Coast Hwy, Suite 300
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
www.samueliinstitute.org
Office: (949)760-4419
Cell: (949)294-7322
Fax: (949)760-4219
rkhorsan@siib.org
III.
Work History
September 2003-March 2006
Research Faculty: Instructor
Research Assistant (11/03-9/03); Instructor (9/03-3/06)
Southern California University of Health Science
Research Division
Whittier, California
Course: Upper Division Research Methodology
December 2002-March 2006
Research Manager
Southern California University of Health Science
Research Division
Whittier, California
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Recruitment and data
collection for Phase II and Phase III Clinical Studies.
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IRB Form Preparation and
Grant Management; Coordination of research field effort.
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Assistant in preparation
of (National Institute of Health) NIH grant submissions.
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Assistant in preparation
of private funded grants.
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Manage and update all
SCUHS Research Division Internet material.
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Assist SCU Faculty with
research activity.
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Assist SCU Work Study
Research Assistants.
Teaching Assistant
University of California,
Irvine
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Spring Qtr, 2002
University of California, Irvine
Teaching Assistant/ Discussion Instructor
Sociology 144 Political Sociology
Dr. O’Connell, C.
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Winter Qtr, 2002
University of California, Irvine
Teaching Assistant/ Discussion Instructor
Sociology 63 Race and Ethnicity
Dr. O’Connell, C.
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Fall Qtr, 2001
University of California, Irvine
Teaching Assistant/ Discussion Instructor
Sociology 1 Intro to Sociology
Dr. O’Connell, C.
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Winter Qtr, 2001
University of California, Irvine
Teaching Assistant/ Discussion Instructor
PSYCH 120 D Developmental Psychology
Dr. Gavin Huntley-Fenner
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Spring Qtr, 2001
University of California, Irvine
Teaching Assistant/ Discussion Instructor
Sociology 62 Marriage and Families
Dr. Krampe, E.
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Spring Qtr, 2000
University of California, Irvine
Student Affairs M.A. Coordinator (Internship)
Office of the Dean of Students
IV.
Education
M.A Social Science
(Concentration on Demographics and Social Analysis)
2002
University of
California, Irvine
School of
Social Science/ Department of Sociology
B.A Psychology and
Social Behavior (Double Major)
2000
University of
California, Irvine
School of
Social Ecology
B.A Criminology, Law,
and Society (Double Major)
2000
University of
California, Irvine
School of
Social Ecology
V.
Continuing Education
Bio-Statistics (Completed and Passed. Feb, 2006)
VI.
Research Support
1.
Investigator/ Research Manager
Systematic
review of chiropractic care for non-musculoskeletal conditions
PI: Hawk C
2.
Investigator/ Research Manager
2005-2006
Herbal
Treatments of Asthma: A Review of Literature
VII.
Publications
1.
Singh BB, Udani J, Vinjamury SP,
Der-Martirosian C, Gandhi S, Khorsan R, Nanjegowda D, Singh V.
Safety and effectiveness of an L-lysine, zinc, and
herbal-based product on the treatment of facial and circumoral herpes.
Altern Med Rev. 2005 Jun;10(2):123-7.
2. Singh
BB, Liu XD, Der-Martirosian C, Hardy M, Singh V, Shepard N, Gandhi S,
Khorsan R, A National Probability Sample of AMA Gynecologists and
Primary Care Physicians Concerning Menopause.
American Journal of Obstetrics and
Gynecology. 2005 Sept;193: 693-700.
3. Singh
BB, Wu WS, Hwang SH, Khorsan R, Der-Martirosian C, Vinjamury SP,
Wang CN, Lin SY. Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of
Fibromyalgia. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. 2006
Mar-Apr;12(2):34-41.
4. Singh
BB, Liu XD, Der-Martirosian C, Hardy M, Singh V, Shepard N, and
Khorsan R. Menopausal issues: A National Probability sample of U.S.
Women. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. (In Press)
5. Singh
BB, Khorsan R, Wu WS, Hwang SH, Der-Martirosian C, Vinjamury SP,
Wang CN, Lin SY. Influence of Co-Morbidities on Improvement of
Fibromyalgia Symptoms When Treated With Acupuncture. Complementary
Therapies in Medicine. (In Press)
6. Singh
BB, Khorsan R, Vinjamury SP, Der-Martirosian C,
KizhakkeVeettil A, Anderson T. Herbal Treatments for Asthma: A
Systematic Review. The Journal of Asthma. (In Press)
7. Coulter
I, Khorsan R. Is Health Services Research the Holy Grail of CAM
Research? Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. (Under Review)
8.
Vinjamury SP, Singh BB, Mishra LC, Khorsan R, Comberiati R, Meier
M, Holm S. Effectiveness of Pragmatic Chiropractic Therapy Integrated
with Ayurvedic Herbal Support in Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD): A
Pilot Study. (Paper in progress)
9.
Vinjamury SP, Singh BB, Mishra LC, Khorsan R., Nanjegowda, D,
Kubik E, Shepard N. Effectiveness of Pragmatic Ayurvedic Care on the
Treatment of Osteoarthritis (OA). (Paper in progress)
10. Singh
BB, Mishra LC, Vinjamury SP, Khorsan R, Der-Martirosian C, Meier
M. Pragmatic Treatment of Fibromyalgia using Chiropractic Therapy
Integrated With Ayurvedic Herbal Support. (Paper in progress)
11. Singh
BB, Mishra LC, Gandhi S, Vinjamury SP, Khorsan R, Der-Martirosian
C, Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments of Liver Disorders: A Systematic Review.
(Paper in progress)
VIII. Past Research Support
1. Proposed
Grant
Coordinator / Data Manager
2003-2005
National
Institute of Health (NIH) R21 Grant
RCT:
Ayurvedic Herb or Formula for Knee OA
PI: Singh
BB
2. Proposed
Grant
Coordinator / Data Manager
2003-2005
National
Institute of Health (NIH) R21 Grant
Developmental/Pilot Projects in Cancer Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (CAM)
3. Research
Manager/Co-investigator
Safety and
efficacy of a commercial product-cs-2 on treatment of Circumoral Herpes
PI: Singh
BB
4. Research
Manager/Co-investigator
Adolescent
Weight Loss Trial with White Bean Extract: A Randomized, Double- Blind,
Placebo Controlled clinical study.
PI: Singh
BB
5. Research
Manager
Safety and
effectiveness of a topical commercial product to treat genital herpes:
Multi site project.
PI: Singh
BB
6. Research
Manager
A pilot
study to evaluate the effectiveness of corn extract on weight loss.
PI: Singh
BB
7. Research
Manager/ Co-investigator
Safety and
Effectiveness of an Topical Ointment C-2 on the treatment of Facial and
Circumoral Herpes.
PI: Singh
BB
8. Research
Manager
Phase2Ô
(Phaseolus Vulgaris) for Short-Term Weight Loss
A
structured study to obtain evidence for a safe and potentially effective
weight loss product
PI: Singh
BB
9. Research
Manager
Usefulness
of RNA Products for Blood Pressure
PI: Singh
BB
10.
Research Manager
Usefulness
of RNA Products for Cholesterol Lowering.
PI: Singh
BB
11.
Research Manager
Usefulness
of RNA Products for Depression
PI: Singh
BB
12.
Research Manager
Usefulness
of RNA Products for Endurance.
PI: Singh
BB
IX . Professional Lectures/Platform
Presentations
Vinjamury
SP, Hawk C, Resnick D, Li JT, Khorsen R, Kizhakkeveettil A.
“Development of a Practice Based Research Program at a University Health
Center: A Pilot Study” ACC/RAC Conference at Phoenix, AZ, March 2007.
Singh BB,
Khorsan R, Vinjamury SP, Der-Martirosian C,
Kizhakkeveettil A, Anderson T., Herbal Treatments for Asthma: A
Systematic Review. American Public Health Association (APHA) 134th
Annual Meeting and Exposition, Session: Herbal and Dietary Health
Practices. Monday, November 6, 2006 - 2:30 PM (Abstract #125062):
Boston, MA.
Vinjamury
SP, Schultz G, Khorsan R, KizhakkeVeettil A. Improving the
scholarship of research in chiropractic faculty. American Public Health
Association (APHA) 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition.
Session: Statues of Chiropractic Research. Monday, November 6, 2006 -
1:15 PM (Abstract#131575): Boston, MA.
Ayad S,
Rose K, Khorsan R. Factors affecting students’ awareness and
opinions regarding public health concepts. American Public Health
Association (APHA) 134th Annual Meeting and Exposition,
Session: Public Health Education and Service in Chiropractic, November
6, 2006 - 11:00 AM (Abstract #132022): Boston, MA.
Singh BB,
Wu W. Hwang SH., Khorsen R, Der-Martirosian C, Vinjamury SP.,
“Influence of Co-Morbidity on Improvement of Fibromyalgia Symptoms
when Treated with Acupuncture,” ACC/RAC Conference at Las Vegas,
March 2005.
Vinjamury
SP, Singh BB, Mishra LC, Khorsan R, Comberiati R, Meier M, Holm
S. Effectiveness of pragmatic chiropractic treatment in
temporomandibular disorders (TMD)- A pilot study. ACC/RAC Conference at
Las Vegas, March 2005.
Singh BB,
Mishra LC, Gandhi S, Khorsan R, Singh VJ, Vinjamury SP,
Kizhakkeveettil A. Ayurvedic and Collateral Herbal Treatments of Liver
Diseases: A Systematic Review of Randomized Control Trials (RCTs) and
Quasi-Experimental Designs (QEDs). National Ayurvedic Conference
organized by NAMA. Long Beach, CA. Oct 22, 2004.
Singh BB,
Mishra L.C, Vinjamury, SP., Khorsen R, Nanjegowda D, Kubik E,
Shepard N. 2004 “Effectiveness of Pragmatic Ayurvedic Care on the
Treatment of Osteoarthritis (OA): An Experimental Case Series,” WAVE
Conference, Shady Grove, MD., 7/04.
Khorsan
R., “Migration Patterns of Iranians in Southern California and
Issues on Assimilation.” Demographics and Social Analysis: Masters Oral
Examination*1970, 1980, 1990 IPUMS (US Census DATA) Analysis. Director:
Dr. Fang Weng, Professor of Sociology. Department of Sociology,
University of California, Irvine., 2001
Khorsan
R., “IRANIANS IN LOS ANGELES; Perspectives on Residential mobility.”
Demographics and Social Analysis: Masters Thesis* Study Working Paper;
1990 IPUMS (US Census DATA) Analysis.
Advisor:
Dr. Frank D. Bean. Professor of Sociology, Dir.,Ctr. for Research on
Immigration, Population, Public Policy, ; Department of Sociology,
University of California, Irvine., 2001
Khorsan
R., “STARS: Ethnography of the Patrol Deputy.” Senior Paper:
Conducted with the permission and assistance of the Los Angeles County
Sheriff Department. Faculty Mentor: Dr. Sanjoy Masumdar, Professor of
Social Ecology and Environmental Planning, School of Social Ecology,
University of California, Irvine., 2000.
X.
Poster presentations
Singh BB,
Wu W, Hwang SH, Khorsen R, Der-Martirosian C, Vinjamury SP.,
“Effectiveness of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia,” Society
for Acupuncture Research Symposium, San Francisco, CA.,
October 1-3, 2004
Singh BB, Vinjamury SP. Udani J, Der-Martirosian C, Gandhi S, Khorsen
R, Nanjegowda D, Singh V., Safety and Effectiveness of a
Lysine Based Ointment for Facial and Circumoral Herpes, Natural
Supplements Evidence-Based Practice: A Clinical and Research Update,
Scripps, San Diego, 1/2004.
Singh BB,
Vinjamury SP. Udani J, Der-Martirosian C, Bock M, Kettler D, Pawlak M,
Khorsan R. Kubic E, Shepard N., Phase2 (Phaseolus
vulgaris) for Short-Term Weight Loss, Scripps, San Diego, 1/2004.
(Excepted; Withdrawn by Funder)
Robins,
Shani Ph.D; California School of Professional Psychology, San Diego;
Khorsan R, Safai M, Osborn David; University of California Irvine;
IV-022 “WISDOM AND EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE; The Field of Psychology Turns
to the Positive Side of Human Potential.” American Psychology Society
Convention, 2000.
XI.
Conference and Workshop
2006
American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Exposition
Nov. 4-8, 2006
Boston Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts
2006 North America Conference on Systematic Reviews:
Encompassing Diversity in Systematic Reviews,
United States Cochrane Center & John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public
Health,
July 13-14
Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
2006
4th Annual, Women’s Wellness Day and Health Expo
Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine
University of California Irvine, School of Medicine
April 4, 2006
2006
Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC),
Research Agenda Conference (RAC)
March 16-18
Sheraton Premiere, Washington D.C.
2005
American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and Exposition
December 9-14
Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
2005
Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC),
Research Agenda Conference (RAC)
March 17-19
Alexis Park, Las Vegas, Nevada
2004
California Chiropractic Association (CCA)
Price & Excellence
Fall Symposium/Exposition
Nov 5
Four Seasons, New Port Beach, California
2004
The U.S Dept. of Health and Human Services,
Administration of Children and Families
Office of Community Services
March 30-31
The Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles, CA
2004
Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC),
Research Agenda Conference (RAC)
March 11-14
Alexis Park, Las Vegas, Nevada
2004
Natural Products Expo March 4-7
Anaheim Convention Center, Orange Country, California
2002
USC Demographic Conference and Workshop
University of Southern California, Los Angeles,
California
2002
University of California, Irvine
Social Movements Consensus Conference
Laguna Beach, California
2001
USC Demographic Conference and Workshop
University of Southern California, Los Angeles,
California
XII.
Honors/Awards
2001
Association of Professors and Scholars of Iranian Heritage (APSIH)
Recipients of Excellence in Education for Masters Degree
2000
Association of Professors and Scholars of Iranian Heritage (APSIH)
Recipients of Excellence in Education for B.A.
2000
Deans Honor Roll
University of California, Irvine
School of Social Ecology
XIII.
Professional Affiliations/Appointments
Feb 06-Mar
06 Student Judicial Board Member
Sept 05-Mar
06 Faculty Senate Adhoc Chair for Faculty Election Models
July 05-Mar
06 Faculty Senate Member and Senator Elect
July
05-present American Public Health Association
Jan
06-March06 Faculty sponsor for the Persian Student Chiropractic
Association (PSCA)
Fall
05-present Association of Professors and Scholars of Iranian Heritage
(APSIH)
Jun 04-July
05 Faculty Senate Member
June
04-05 Academic Team (Alternative Substitute for Official Member
Dr. Betsy B. Singh)
June
04-05 Executive Team (Alternative Substitute for Official
Member Dr. Betsy B. Singh)
Dec.
02-03 Staff Senate (Alternative Substitute for Official Member
Mr. Neil Shepard)
Sept.00-01 American Psychological Society
XIV.
Community Service Activities
July
05-present American Public Health Association (APHA-CHC): Web-editor
April 06-present Planning Committee for “Nutrition for Health:
An Evidence-Based Approach through Diet and Supplements” Feb
24-25. Newport Beach, CA.
Sponsor: Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine, University of
California Irvine
Co-Sponsor: Samueli Institute
XV.
Language
English
(native), Farsi (fluent), and French (intermediate)
XVI.
Skills
Windows
2000/XP, SPSSpc, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Works, MS PowerPoint, MS
Publisher, MS Outlook, MS Explorer, MS Money, CARS, Telnet, ENDNOTE
citation manager
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