Curriculum Vitae for Doctor Kimberly Reynolds

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Kimberly Franklin Taylor Reynolds

Date and Place of Birth: April 28,1965; Richmond, Virginia

Nationality: American Citizen

Home Address: 4832 Lauderdale Avenue

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462

Email: kimberlyreynolds2008@verizon.net

2. EDUCATION

University of Virginia, May 2002, Ph.D. Exercise Physiology

Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Campus,

1997, M.S. Gerontology

A.D Williams Award

Virginia Commonwealth University, 1989, B.G.S. Corporate Fitness

Magna Cum Laude

3. POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING

August 2002 – July 2005 University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrine Division

4. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS OR OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
March 2010 to Present La Bonne Vie, LLC, Virginia Beach VA
Owner

June 2006 – 2010 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Center for Corporate Education, Adjunct Faculty

March 2007 to July 2008 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Department of Health and Human Performance
Joint Appointment, Assistant Professor

June 2005 to July 2008 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Department of Gerontology
Assistant Professor

July 2004 to July 2007 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Department of Internal Medicine, Endocrine Division
Adjunct Professor of Medicine

Jan 2002 – May 2002 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Dept. of Health, Physical Education, and RecreationDept. of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Adjunct Faculty  
HPEZ 375 L: Undergraduate Exercise Physiology Lab
PHE 594: Seminar: Physical Activity, Aging and Disease

June 1999 – Aug 1999 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Dept. of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Adjunct Faculty
EDU 660: Applied Statistical Analysis

Aug 1995- Aug 1997 Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Dept. of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Adjunct Faculty
Faculty Load: 13 credit hours per semester 

Oct. 1992 – Dec 1995 Kimberly Taylor Wellness Consulting, Richmond, VA
President

May 1990 – Oct. 1992 The Country Club of Virginia, Richmond, VA
Fitness Director

5. MEMBERSHIPS IN SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

American College of Sports Medicine
American Geriatric Society
Gerontological Society of America
Sigma Phi Omega-Gerontology Honor Society
Department of Gerontology Alumni Association

6. MEMBERSHIPS IN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

MCV Alumni Board of Trustees - V.P. of Allied Health Professions (2003-2008)

- Chair of Scholarship Committee (2008)

Massey Cancer Center Board, Monument Avenue 10K Committee (2007-2008)

Shady Grove YMCA Board of Trustees - Program Committee (2005-07)

7. SPECIAL AWARDS, FELLOWSHIPS AND OTHER HONORS

Colonial Scientific Virginia Commonwealth University Faculty Star (2007-2008)

Diabetes and Hormone Action Training Grant (August 2002- August 2004)
NIH # IT32DK07320
Amount: 32,000/year

Mosaic Technologies, Inc., Conference Research Award (2000)
Amount: 500.00

Phi Kappa Phi (1997)

A.D. Williams (1997)

Phi Sigma Biological Honor Society (1986)

8. MAJOR UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

Search Committee for School of Allied Health Student Recruiter (2007-2008)
 
Council for Community Engagement (2007-2008)

Chair, Southern Gerontological Society’s Scholarship Committee (2007-2008)

Senior Center of Richmond Advisory Council (July 2006-December 2006)

Chair, Southern Gerontological Society’s Development Committee (May 2006-2007)

Department of Gerontology Admissions Committee (June 2005–2008)

Department of Gerontology Departmental Research Review Committee (June 2005-2008)

Search Committee for the Chair of Gerontology (Nov 2005 to April 2006)

Graduate Student Advising (August 2005-2008)

Department of Endocrinology Research Journal Review Committee (June 2004-2006)

9. UNIVERSITY TEACHING

Biology and Physiology of Aging
Research Methods I
Research Methods II
Lifestyle and Chronic Disease Prevention
Nutrition and Aging
Exercise Physiology
Exercise Physiology Lab
Psychology of Health Care and Aging
Introduction to Health and Physical Education

10. INTERDISCIPLINARY TEACHING

Collaboration with the School of Business and the Center for Corporate Education to provide a one year Continuing Care Retirement Community Leadership Development Program Fall 2006 through 2008.

Collaboration with the School of Public Health to develop and offer EPID/GTRY 691, Chronic Disease and Aging: A lifespan perspective.  Classes began fall 2008.

11. GRANT WRITING

“Art as a therapeutic strategy in assisted living facilities” proposed to The Council for Community Engagement for $15,000 for one year beginning July 1, 2008-June 30, 2009,
not funded.
  
Training medical professionals on fall prevention program using therapeutic exercise balls” proposed to HHS  as part of the Virginia Geriatric Education Center Renewal Grant, 10% effort, $400.000/year for 3 years. May 1, 2007, not funded.

A prospective study of the prevalence of 12-lipoxygenase and features associated with the metabolic syndrome in patients with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease” proposed to The Virginia Center on Aging and their call for Alzheimer’s and Related Disease Research Award Fund. April 15, 2007, not funded.

“Effects of Chronic and Acute Stress on the Th-1/Th-2 Cytokine Balance in Family Caregivers of Dementia Patients” proposed to The Virginia Center on Aging and their call for Alzheimer’s and Related Disease Research Award Fund. April 15, 2007, not funded.

A prospective study of the prevalence of 12-lipoxygenase and features associated with the metabolic syndrome in patients with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease” proposed to A.D. Williams, February 1, 2007, not funded.
  
A prospective study of the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in individuals with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in geriatric clinics” proposed to The Virginia Center on Aging and their call for Alzheimer’s and Related Disease Research Award Fund. April 3, 2006, not funded.

“Oral Histories Enhance Web-Based Psychology of Aging Course” proposed to The Center for Teaching Excellence. November 15, 2005, not funded.

“Promoting Positive Aging through the Humanities” submitted to The National Endowment for the Humanities, December 1, 2005, not funded.

“Effects of Lifestyle Modification vs. Metformin on Metabolic and Reproductive Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome” proposed to the NIH for an NRSA, K23 on July 31, 2003.not funded due to weakness in mentoring plan. score 168. 

“Effects of Lifestyle Modification vs. Metformin on Metabolic and Reproductive Parameters in Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome” proposed as a Diabetes and Hormone Action Training Grant. June 2002. funded for two cycles (August 2002-August
2004) 32,000/year.

12. BIBLIOGRAPHY

12.1 Publications:

Taylor, K.T., Heck, A., Risk, M.E., Bond, S.J., Browne, C., Chernack, K., Riehl, L., Denike, N., Motivators for and barriers to participation in regular physical activity: Underserved population. Manuscript in preparation for Journal of Applied Gerontology.

Taylor, K.T. and E.A. Welleford. Research as a tool for mentoring future gerontologist. Manuscript in preparation for Geriatrics and Geriatric Education.
 
Taylor, K.T., Heck, A., Johnson, M., Denike, N., Motivators for and barriers to participation in regular physical activity: Baby boomers vs. pre-boomers. Manuscript submitted to the Journal of Applied Gerontology.

Denny D.L., Cho, M., Welleford, E.A., Taylor, K.T., Art as a therapeutic strategy in assisted living facilities: A pilot. Manuscript submitted to Geriatrics and Geriatric Education.
                       
Veldhuis J.D., Patrie, J., Brill, K.T., and J Weltman.  Contributions of gender and systemic estradiol and testosterone concentrations to maximal secretagogue drive of burst-like GH.  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism  89(12):629-636.

Brill, KT., Weltman, A.L., Gentili, A., Patrie, J.T., Fryburg, D.A., Hanks, J.B., Urban, R.J., and J.D.Veldhuis. Single and combined effects of growth hormone and testosterone administration on measures of body composition, physical performance, mood, sexual function, bone turnover and muscle gene expression in healthy older men.  Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism 87(12):5649-5657.

12.2 Abtracts:

Dudash, K.L. and Reynolds, K.T.  Hospice Volunteers: Coping with Emotionally Charged Experiences and the Impact on Life Outlook and Feelings About Death, 61st Annual Scientific meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, November 21-25, 2008 National Harbor, Maryland.
 
Dudash, K.L. and Reynolds, K.T. Patient Care Volunteers in Hospice: Perceived Stress, Training and Support.  National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, 9th Annual Clinical Team Conference, October 23-25, 2008, Dallas Texas.

Brill, K.T., D.K. Plante, M.D. Williams, J.L. Nadler, W.S. Evans and J.E. Nestler. 12-HETE is elevated in obese non-diabetic women with PCOS compared with weight matched normal women (2006) Endocrine Society’s 88th Annual Meeting.  

Brill, K.T., K.A. Young, and E.A. Welleford. Council of Elders as a way to enhance the quality of gerontological education (2006) Program Guide for the Southern Gerontological Society’s 27th Annual Meeting.  Abstract # 35C.

Weltman, A. K.T. Brill, J.Y. Weltman, S. Anderson, C.Y. Bowers, and J.D. Veldhuis. Exercise and GHRP-2 stimulation of growth hormone release in older men (2002) Meeting and Program Guide for the Endocrine Society’s 83rd Annual Meeting. Abstract # P3-339.

Brill, K.T., J.Y. Weltman, S. Anderson, C.Y. Bowers, A. Weltman, and J.D. Veldhuis.  GHRP-2 is a potent stimulus of growth hormone (GH) release in older men (2002) Meeting and Program Guide for the Endocrine Society’s 83rd Annual Meeting. Abstract # P1-236.

Brill, K.T., Weltman, A.L., Gentili, A., Patrie, J.T., Urban R.J., and J.D. Veldhuis. Single and joint impact of one-month of transdermal testosterone (T) and/or recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) supplementation on body composition, strength, balance, function, and muscle IGF-I  and androgen gene receptor expression in healthy older men: a prospective  randomized double blind crossover study (2000). Meeting and Progran Guide for the Endocrine Society’s 82nd Annual Meeting. Abstract # 1647.

Brill, K.T., Failure to thrive and survival in geriatric patients. (1998) Final Program guide for the 1998 Annual Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society. Abstract #P33. 

Brill, K.T., Gayle, R.C. Osgood, N., and I. Parham.  Habitual energy expenditure and life satisfaction of females over 60. (1996) Program Guide for the 49th Annual Gerontological Society of America Scientific Meeting. Abstract # 1453.

12.3 Books and/or Chapters:

Taylor, K.F., and E. A. Welleford. Care of the Geriatric Patient.  Drain: PeriAnesthesia: A Critical Care Approach, 5ed., Elsiever Publishing, San Diego, CA, 2007

W.S. Evans, Brill, K.T., and J.D. Veldhuis. Effects of aging on gonadotropin/ovarian and growth hormone/ovarian relationships in normal women.  Principles of Gender-Specific Medicine, Elsiever Publishing, San Diego, CA, 2004

Brill, K.T. Patterns of chemical restraint use. (1997) University of Georgia Gerontology Center Technical Report UGAGC-97-005. p. 77-81.

12.4 Poster Presentations:

Dudash, K.L. and Reynolds, K.T. Patient Care Volunteers in Hospice: Perceived Stress, Training and Support.  National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, 9th Annual Clinical Team Conference, October 23-25, 2008, Dallas Texas.

Brill, K.T., Plante, D.K., Williams, M.D., Nestler, J.E., Nadler, J.L., and W.S. Evans. 12-HETE is elevated in obese non-diabetic women compared with weight-matched normal women. 89th Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, Boston, Massachusetts, June 2006.

Brill, K.T., Plante, D.K., Williams, M.D., Nestler, J.E., Nadler, J.L., and W.S. Evans. 12-HETE is elevated in obese non-diabetic women compared with weight-matched normal women. Women’s Health Research Day, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia Campus, Richmond, Virginia, March, 29, 2006. 

Brill, K.T., Plante, D.K., Williams, M.D., Nestler, J.E., Nadler, J.L., and W.S. Evans. 12-HETE is elevated in obese non-diabetic women compared with weight-matched normal women. 12th International Congress of Endocrinology, Lisbon Portugual, August 31–September  4, 2004 LBP#16.

Brill, K.T., Plante, D.K., Williams, M.D., Nestler, J.E., Nadler, J.L., and W.S. Evans. 12-HETE is elevated in obese non-diabetic women compared with weight-matched normal women. 23rd Annual Department of Internal Medicine Research Day, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, May 23, 2004.

Brill K.T., Weltman J.Y., Anderson, S., Bowers C.Y., Weltman, A., and J.D. Veldhuis. Relative rank order of discrete secretagogue actions in the healthy older women. 85th Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, Philadelphia, PA, June 2003.

Weltman, A., Brill K.T., Weltman J.Y., Anderson, S., Bowers C.Y. and J.D Veldhuis. Synergy of exercise and GHRP-2 stimulation of growth hormone release in older women. 85th Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, Philadelphia, PA, June 2003.

Brill, K.T., Weltman J.Y., Anderson, S., Bowers C.Y., Weltman, A., and J.D. Veldhuis. Relative rank order of discrete secretagogue actions in the healthy aged male. 84th Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, San Francisco, California, June 2002.

Weltman, A., Brill K.T., Weltman J.Y., Anderson, S., Bowers C.Y. and J.D
Veldhuis. Exercise and GHRP-2 stimulation of growth hormone (GH) release in older men. 84th Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, San Francisco, California, June 2002.

Brill, K.T., Weltman, A.L., Gentili, A., Patrie, J.T., Urban, R.J., and J.D. Veldhuis. Single and joint impact of one-month of transdermal testosterone (T) and/or recombinant human growth hormone (rhGH) supplementation on body composition, strength, balance, function, and muscle IGF-I and androgen gene receptor expression in healthy older men: a prospective randomized double blind crossover study. 82nd Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society, Toronto, Canada, June 2000.

Brill, K.T., McMurtry C., Gayle R., Parham I., and N. Osgood. Failure to thrive and survival in geriatric patients.  Annual Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society, Seattle Washington, May 1998.

12.5 Presentations:

A. Professional

Reynolds, K.T. Stress and Female Executives: How it Occurs, What is Does and How to Manage it, Hampton Roads Executive Women’s Club, April 19th, 2011

Reynolds, K.T.  Creating A Good Life: Health Longevity and Well-Being.  Drs. Andersen, Peluso and Shivar Retreat. Virginia Beach Resort and Conference Center, Virginia Beach Virginia, January 25, 2011

Reynolds, K.T.  Youth and Vitality at Any Age. Virginia Dental Association Meeting, Williamsburg Virginia, June 17, 2010

Reynolds, K.T.  Nutritional Leadership. Center for Corporate Education, School of Business, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, October 13, 2009.

Reynolds, K.T.  Self Care for Top Management.  Center for Corporate Education, School of Business, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, January 27, 2009.

Reynolds, K.T.  Thrive: Catapult your career in tumultuous economic times.  Center for Corporate Education, School of Business, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, January 27, 2009.

Reynolds, KT.  Balance: Necessary to Be a Top Performer.  Center for Corporate Education, School of Business, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, January 9, 2009.

Reynolds, K.T.  Biology and Physiology of Aging for Long Term Care Professionals.  CCRC Leadership Training, Richmond, Virginia, December 13, 2008.

Dudash, K.L. and Reynolds, K.T.  Hospice Volunteers: Coping with Emotionally Charged Experiences and the Impact on Life Outlook and Feelings About Death, 61st Annual Scientific meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, November 21-25, National Harbor, Maryland.

Dudash, K.L. and Reynolds, K.T. Patient Care Volunteers in Hospice: Perceived Stress, Training and Support.  National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, 9th Annual Clinical Team Conference, October 23-25, 2008, Dallas Texas.

Taylor K.T. and Davis, P.G., The infusion of professional geriatric care management into the core curriculum of gerontology. 2008 Annual Meeting of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Baltimore, Maryland, February 2008.

Denny D.L., Cho, M., Welleford, E.A., Taylor, K.T., Art as a therapeutic strategy in assisted living facilities. 2008 Annual Meeting of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Baltimore, Maryland, February 2008.

Taylor, K.T, Johnson, M. A., Denike, N., Morgan, M.B., Walton, J.L., Bond, S.J., and A.K. Tuckwiller. “Middle and Older Adults: Motivators For and Barriers To Exercise” 27th Annual Meeting of the Southern Gerontological Society, April, 2007.

Taylor, K.T. and E.A. Welleford.  “Mentoring in the Classroom: Research and Grant Writing Empower Students” 2007 Annual Meeting of the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education, Portland, Oregon, March 2007.

 Brill, K.T., K.A. Young and E.A, Welleford. “Council of elders as a way to enhance the quality of geriatric education.  27th Annual Meeting of the Southern Gerontological Society, April 8th, 2006.

Brill, K.T. “Obesity and metabolic syndrome in the elderly: Implications for exercise physiology” 17th Annual Virginia Geriatric Society Meeting, Richmond, Virginia, February 24, 2006.

Brill, K.T. “Benefits of exercise for individuals over 50” Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, November 2,1997.

Brill, K.T., R.C.Gayle, N. Osgood, and I.A. Parham. “Habitual energy expenditure and life satisfaction in women over 60” Annual Meeting of the Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, October 31,1997.

Brill, K.T. and L Dougherty. “Intraindividual patterns of restraint use in long term-care facilities” 18th Annual Meeting of the Southern Gerontological Society, Norfolk, Virginia, April 18, 1997.  

Brill, K.T. and L. Peyton. “Restraint use patterns in long term care facilities” University of Georgia’s Annual Gerontology Student Convention, Athens Georgia, April 24, 1997.

Brill, K.T., R.C. Gayle, N. Osgood and I.A. Parham. “Habitual energy expenditure and life satisfaction in women over 60” Annual Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Washington, D.C.,  November 16, 1996.

B. Community

“Elder Abuse, Caregiver Stress and You” Guest Speaker at the Kiwanis Club of Richmond,
The Virginia Historical Society, June 11, 2007.

“Healthy Living Over 50” Guest Lecture for Bon Secours, St. Francis Medical Center, June 6, 2007.

“Physical Activity and Disease Prevention” Guest Lecture at The Hermitage at Cedarfield, Richmond, Virginia, June 5, 2007.

“Seven steps to Successful Aging” Guest Lecture at St. Mary’s Woods, Richmond, Va, April 19, 2007

No Diet..No Weigh! Part II: Exercise and Energy Balance.” Presented to Chesterfield County Workplace Partners, March 27, 2007.

“Update on Dementias: Treatment and Prevention” Guest lecture for Westminister Canterbury, Lynchburg, Virginia, March 30, 2007.

“Common Sense Approach to Prevention and Treatment of  Cognitive Decline” Guest lecture for Westminister Canterbury, Lynchburg, Virginia, March 30, 2007.

“Caregiver Health Alert: Put the Oxygen Mask on Yourself First.” Presented to VCU Medical System Workplace Partners, March 20, 2007.

No Diet..No Weigh! Food is to Nourish your Cells and not your Soul.” Presented to Chesterfield County Workplace Partners, January 23, 2007.

“Steps to Aging Well” Guest lecture for Beth Shalom, Richmond, Virginia, September 26, 2006.

“The Impact of Exercise on Alzheimer’s Disease” Live Radio Interview for WRVA (1510)
August 4, 2006.

“Nutition and Fitness for Individuals over 80” Guest lecture for Sutherland Place, Richmond, Virginia, July 31, 2006.

“Health and Wellness in Retirement” Guest lecture for Bon Secours, St. Mary’s Hospital, Richmond, Virginia, July 20th, 2006

“Healthy Aging” Guest lecture for Colonial Heights Health Care and Rehabilitation Center,
July 11, 2006.

“Physical activity over 50: making practical sense of the current recommendations for exercise” Guest lecture for Healthy Living Over Fifty Series, Bob Secours School of Nursing, Richmond, Virginia, June 20th, 2006

“Energy balance : A practical understanding of  proper nutrition and the nuances behind weight loss” Guest lecture for Healthy Living Over Fifty Series, Bob Secours School of Nursing, Richmond, Virginia, February 15th , 2006.

“Physical activity over 50: making practical sense of the current recommendations for exercise” Guest lecture for Healthy Living Over Fifty Series, Bob Secours School of Nursing, Richmond, Virginia, February 8th, 2006

C. University

“Who’s responsible for healthcare?” Guest Lecture in Gerontology 410: Introduction to Gerontology. Department of Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University, September 29, 2006.

“Lifespan and Theories of Aging” Guest Lecture in Gerontology 410: Introduction to Gerontology. Department of Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University, September 29, 2006.

“Grant Writing” Guest Lecture in Research Methods, HPE 603, Department of Health and Human Performance, Virginia Commonwealth University, September 19, 2007

“Biology of Aging” for the CCRC Leadership Training. A partnership between the Department of Gerontology and the School of Business. October 21, 2008.

“Physiological Aging and the Influence on Behavior” Guest Lecture in Gerontology 603: Psychology of Aging. Department of Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University, September 19, 2006.

“Obesity and poor lifestyle: disease ramifications for the elderly” Guest Lecture in   Gerontology 604: Policies Issues and Trends in Aging. Department of Gerontology, Virginia Commonwealth University, November 7, 2005.

“A lifespan look at wellness” Geriatric Case Conference. Department of Geriatric Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University. November 18th, 2005.

“A lifespan look at wellness” School of Allied Health Profession Interdisciplinary   Seminar, Virginia Commonwealth University, October 11, 2005

“Single and combined effects of growth hormone and testosterone adminstration on measures of body composition, physical performance, mood, sexual function, bone turnover, and muscle gene expression in healthy older men” 2003 Mary and Butch Slaughter Lecture and Kinesiology Research Day, Dept. of Human Services, Curry School of Education, University of Virginia, March 24, 2003.

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