Dr. Dara L. James

Behavior Scientist with extensive grant writing and research publication record in the public health and science field.

Research Expertise

Behavior science
Health science
Clinical trials
Research & development
Complementary and alternative medicine
Applied Psychology
Pharmacology (medical)
Oncology
Cancer Research
Geriatrics and Gerontology
Gender Studies
Gerontology
Neurology
Neurology (clinical)
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Issues, ethics and legal aspects
Research and Theory
Advanced and Specialized Nursing
Complementary and Manual Therapy
Oncology (nursing)
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Sociology and Political Science
Ocean Engineering
Metals and Alloys
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
Health (social science)
Life-span and Life-course Studies
Food Science
Nutrition and Dietetics
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Psychiatry and Mental health
Experimental and Cognitive Psychology

About

Behavior scientist and thought leader with extensive background in innovative research, grant writing and project management among cross-functional global teams. Subject matter expert in the field of healthcare worker well-being with strategic multi-systems approach. Strong written and oral communication skills; enthusiasm for relationship building across diverse partnerships. Passion for team collaboration to drive social impact in the space of health inequities and disparities.

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Publications

Acceptability of mindfulness-based interventions for substance use disorder: A systematic review
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
2019
Body Composition Outcomes of Tai Chi and Qigong Practice: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
International Journal of Behavioral Medicine
2018
The safety of tai chi: A meta-analysis of adverse events in randomized controlled trials
Contemporary Clinical Trials
2019
Mind-Body and Psychosocial Interventions May Similarly Affect Heart Rate Variability Patterns in Cancer Recovery: Implications for a Mechanism of Symptom Improvement
Integrative Cancer Therapies
2020
Associations Among Self-Compassion, Eating Behaviors, and Stress in College Freshmen
Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences
2016
Intermittent fasting interventions to leverage metabolic and circadian mechanisms for cancer treatment and supportive care outcomes
JNCI Monographs
2023
Pilot study of tai chi and qigong on body composition, sleep, and emotional eating in midlife/older women
Journal of Women & Aging
2021
Heart-focused breathing and perceptions of burden in Alzheimer's caregivers: An online randomized controlled pilot study
Geriatric Nursing
2021
A qualitative investigation of a prenatal yoga intervention to prevent excessive gestational weight gain: A thematic analysis of interviews
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice
2021
Circadian Rhythm and Pain: a Review of Current Research and Future Implications
Current Sleep Medicine Reports
2022
Dilthey’s philosophy and methodology of hermeneutics: An approach and contribution to nursing science
Nursing Philosophy
2021
Pilot study of Qigong/Tai Chi Easy acute effects of meditative movement, breath focus and “flow” on blood pressure, mood and oxytocin in older adults
Complementary Therapies in Medicine
2023
The impact of a meditative movement practice intervention on short- and long-term changes in physical activity among breast cancer survivors
Journal of Cancer Survivorship
2023
Supportive Care Needs: Perspectives of Cancer Patients and Healthcare Providers
Clinical Nursing Research
2021
Integrative medicine therapeutic approaches to cancer care: patient preferences from focus groups
Supportive Care in Cancer
2018
Tai Chi Effects on Heart Rate Variability: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine
2024
Patient perspectives of weight stigma across the cancer continuum: A scoping review
Cancer Medicine
2024
“Terror Is a Better Word”: A Qualitative Analysis of Dementia-Related Anxiety
The Gerontologist
2023
Well-being predictors of body composition and associated behavioral risk factors in midlife/older women participating in a meditative movement intervention: an exploratory analysis
Journal of Clinical and Translational Science
2023
Anticipated suicidal and death ideation in response to an imagined dementia diagnosis: A qualitative study
Dementia
2023
Outcomes of a Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) Program for Family Caregivers of Individuals With Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
Oncology Nursing Forum
2023
Study design exploring Qigong and Tai Chi Easy (QTC) on cardiometabolic risk factors
Contemporary Clinical Trials
2022
Older Breast Cancer Survivors’ Cognitive Response to Qigong/Tai Chi Easy: An Exploratory Analysis
Innovation in Aging
2021
Cognitive intra-individual variability as an outcome or moderator of speed of processing training in aging adults with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder: A secondary data analysis of a 2-year longitudinal randomized clinical trial
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus
2024
Impact of Intermittent Fasting and/or Caloric Restriction on Aging-Related Outcomes in Adults: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Nutrients
2024
UNDERLYING CAUSES OF DEMENTIA-RELATED ANXIETY AMONG COGNITIVELY-HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS
Innovation in Aging
2023
IDENTIFYING MARKERS OF NEURODEGENERATION FOR MOTORIC COGNITIVE RISK SYNDROME
Innovation in Aging
2023
Mechanisms of improved body composition among perimenopausal women practicing Meditative Movement: a proposed biobehavioral model
Menopause
2023
Nursing research and the cancer continuum: Challenges and future directions
Research in Nursing & Health
2023
Key takeaways for knowledge expansion of early-career scientists conducting Transdisciplinary Research in Energetics and Cancer (TREC): a report from the TREC Training Workshop 2022
JNCI Monographs
2023
PROLONGED NIGHTLY FASTING AMONG OLDER ADULTS: A PILOT STUDY EXPLORING CHANGES IN COGNITIVE FUNCTION
Innovation in Aging
2022
ANTICIPATED SUICIDAL AND DEATH IDEATION IN RESPONSE TO AN IMAGINED DEMENTIA DIAGNOSIS
Innovation in Aging
2022
Moderators of Dual Task Gait Effects in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Innovation in Aging
2021
Physical activity and quality of life in breast cancer survivors: the role of self-efficacy and health status
Psycho-Oncology
2013
Conflicts of interest: none declared
Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties
2009

Education

Arizona State University

Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing and Health Innovation / December, 2019

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

Arizona State University

Master's of Science, Exercise and Wellness / May, 2013

Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America

University of Maine

Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Physical Education / May, 2010

Orono

Experience

University of South Alabama

Assistant Professor, Research Faculty / July, 2022August, 2023

Arizona State University

Adjunct Faculty / July, 2022Present

Arizona State University

Postdoctoral Scholar / January, 2020June, 2022

Johnson & Johnson

Behavior Scientist / August, 2023Present

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