Jennie Lou, M.D., M.Sc., OTR
Director of Medical Informatics
Professor of Public Health
Professor of Internal Medicine
Professor of Occupational Therapy

Master of Public Health Program
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nova Southeastern University
3200 S. University Drive, HPD-1578
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tel: 954-262-1619
Fax: 954-262-3257
jlou@nova.edu

EDUCATION

• M.D., Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai, China, 1987
• Master of Science in Medical Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 1993
• Bachelor of Health Science in Occupational Therapy, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, 1996

RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT

• Professor of Public Health and Internal Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, March 2006 
• Professor of Occupational Therapy, College of Allied Health, Nova Southeastern University, March 2006
• Associate Professor of Public Health, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, February 2000 to March 2006 
• Associate Professor Internal Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, 2004 to March 2006
• Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy, College of Allied Health, Nova Southeastern University, January 2001 to March 2006 
• Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, College of Allied Health, Nova Southeastern University,  August 1998 to December 2000
• Lecturer, Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai, China, 1987-1989   
  

RESEARCH INTERESTS /PRACTICE AREA(S)

• Outcome Research of Wellness and Rehabilitation Programs 
• Evidence based Practice and Critical Appraisal Skills
• Medical Genetics and Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of New Genetics
• Neuroscience Research and Practice
• Medical Informatics

COURSES

• PUH 6604: Research Methods in Public Health
• PUH 5321: Genetics in Public Health
• PUH 5004: Public Health Grant Writing
• PUH 6005: Public Health Research I
• PUH 6006: Public Health Research II
• PUH 6016 Survey Methods in Public Health
• PUH 5516 Public Health Informatics
• PUH 5610 Computer Applications in Public Health

SELECTED RECENT PUBLICATIONS

• Smallfield, S., & Lou, J.Q.(2006). The Effectiveness of Low Vision Rehabilitation on Quality of Life: An Evidence-based Practice Approach to Answer Clinical Questions. Occupational Therapy in Health Care Volume 20, issue 2, 17-30.
• Lou, J.Q., Kahlowsky M., Suciu, G., & Palmieri, A. (2005). Handwriting Pattern Analysis in Multiple Sclerosis Population. International Journal of MS Care. (7)2:66-67.
• Lou, J.Q., & Greenberg, B. (2005). Vitamin D Serum Levels and Multiple Sclerosis Progression: A case control study. International Journal of MS Care. (7)2:67.
• Lou, J. Q.  & Lane, S. (2005). Personal performance capabilities and their impact on occupational performance. In C. Christiansen & C. Baum (3^rd ed.). Occupational Therapy: Enabling Function and Well-Being.  Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Inc.
• Lou, J.Q., Peirce, C., Classen, S., Hardigan, P., & Alvarez, J. (2004). A Randomized Controlled Study on the Effectiveness of a Wellness Program for MS Population. International Journal of MS Care. (6)2:59.
• Classen, S., & Lou, J.Q.(2004)Exploring rehabilitation and wellness needs of people with multiple sclerosis living in South Florida: A pilot study. International Journal of MS Care. (6)1:26-31. 
• Lou, J.Q., Peirce, C., Classen, S., Hardigan, P., Alvarez, J., & Chinshue-Coello, C. (2003). A randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of a wellness program on the lives of people with multiple sclerosis. American Journal of Health Promotion, 17: 410-418, erratum 18: 214.
• Lou, J.Q. (2002) (Ed.) Genetics: Challenges and Opportunities for Health Professionals. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
• Lou, J.Q. (2002). Overview of Medical Genetics. In Lou, J.Q. (ed.) Genetics: Challenges and Opportunities for Health Professionals. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
• Lou, J.Q. (2002). Chromosomal Abnormalities. In Lou, J.Q. (ed.) Genetics: Challenges and Opportunities for Health Professionals. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
• Lou, J.Q. (2002). Multifactorial Inheritance. In Lou, J.Q. (ed.) Genetics: Challenges and Opportunities for Health Professionals. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company
• Lou, J.Q., & Culver, K.W. (2002). Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Genetic Diseases. In Lou, J.Q. (ed.) Genetics: Challenges and Opportunities for Health Professionals. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
• Lazzarin, A., & Lou, J.Q. (2002). Genetic Counselling. In Lou, J.Q. (ed.) Genetics: Challenges and Opportunities for Health Professionals. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
• Lou, J. Q. (2002). Searching for the Evidence. In M. Law (ed.) Evidence based Rehabilitation: A Guide to Practice. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Incorporated.
• Lou, J. Q., Peirce, C., Classen, S. (2002). Wellness and rehabilitation programs for people living with multiple sclerosis. MS Focus, 4(2), 5-7.
• Lou, J. Q. (2001). Genetic, Human Genome Project and occupational therapy practice. Occupational Therapy in Health Care, 14(2), 69-78.
• Schroeder-Smith, K., Tischenkel, C., DeLange, L. & Lou, J. Q. (2001). Duchenne muscular dystrophy in females: A rare genetic disorder and occupational therapy perspective. Occupational Therapy in Health Care 14 (2), 79-98.
• Christiansen, C., & Lou, J. Q. (2001). Evidence Based Practice Forum - Ethical considerations related to evidence based practice. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 55(3), 345-349.
• Lou, J. Q., Tischenkel, C., & DeLange, L. (2001). Cognitive deficits in multiple sclerosis I. MS Focus, 3(2), 12-15.
• Lou, J. Q., Tischenkel, C., & DeLange, L. (2001). Cognitive deficits in multiple sclerosis II: Strategies to maximize function in daily living. MS Focus, 3(3), 5-8.
• Kornblau, BL., Lou, J.Q. Weeder, T., & Werner, B. (2000). The theoretical approaches of Occupational therapy in the practices of work. In BL., Kornblau & K., Jacobs (ed.) Principle and Practices of Work, Rockville, MD: American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Lou, J. Q., & Tischenkel, C. (2000). Energy conservation and work simplification in people with multiple sclerosis. MS Focus, 2(4).
• Lou, J. Q., Crawford, C., & Shanks, K. (2000). Occupational therapy and multiple sclerosis. MS Focus, 2(3), 6-8.
  

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

• Editorial Board Member, American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2001- 2007
• Reviewer, National Library of Medicine, Clinical Gentics Section, 2003
• Medical Advisory Broad Member, Multiple Sclerosis Foundation since 2001
• Editorial Board Member, Innovations in Occupational Therapy Education, 2000-2001
• Representative, Human Genetics Education Model Curricula Project 2000 - 2001
• Representative, Human Genetics Education Model II 1999-2000
• Consultant, Stedman’s Concise Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions (4th edition), 2001

CURRENT FUNDED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• Principal Investigator, project title: Effects of Physician Density on Stage at Diagnosis and Survival among Women with Breast Cancer in Florida . Kenyon Agneski Cancer Research Grant 2005-2006
• Co-PI, project title: Mapping the relationship between physician density and breast cancer mortality in the State of Florida: A Geographic Information Systems approach. The NSU President Faculty Development and Scholarship Award, Nova Southeastern University, U.S.A., 2005-2006.
• Co-PI, project title: Relationship Between Fitness Levels and Eye Health in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. NSU President Faculty Development and Scholarship Award, Nova Southeastern University, U.S.A., 2005-2006
• Co-PI, project title: Effects of Myofascial Release Treatment on Post-Operative Sequelae of C-Section . The NSU President Faculty Development and Scholarship Award, Nova Southeastern University, U.S.A., 2005-2006
• Principal Investigator, Handwriting Patterns in Multiple Sclerosis Population.  Funded by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, 2004-2005.
• Principal Investigator, The Life Enrichment Project - A Study of the Effectiveness of Wellness and Rehabilitation Programs for People Living with Multiple Sclerosis, funded by Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, since 2001
• Co - Investigator, The Preparation and Characterization of Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery System of Antisense Oligonucleotide HDMAS5, funded by the President Faculty Research and Development Scholarship Award, 2004-2005. 
• Principal Investigator, The Long term Effect of a Wellness/Health Promotion Program on Quality of Life and General Health Status for People with Multiple Sclerosis, funded by the President Scholarship Award, 2001-2002
• Principal Investigator, The Effectiveness of Occupational Therapy Intervention for Children with Autism, funded by the HPD Faculty Research Grant Award, 2001-2002
• Principal Investigator, Family Wellness and Health Education Center: A Community Needs Assessment,funded by the President Scholarship Award, 2002-2003
• Principal Investigator, A Case-Control Study to Evaluate Serum Levels and Dietary Intake of Vitamin D in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis, funded by the President Scholarship Award, 2002-2003
• Co - Investigator, Evaluation Hispanics’ Satisfaction with Hospice Care: A Cultural Diversity Initiative, funded by the President Scholarship Award, 2002-2003
• Co-Project Director, Environmental Health Oriented Public Health Traineeship Project, funded by Health Resources and Services Administratrion (HRSA), Department of Health and Human Services, 200-2003.