Daniel J. Mick is a PhD candidate at Oregon Health & Science University studying sarcopenic obesity in older female cancer survivors. He has a strong background in research including multiple roles as a research assistant and over 10 research presentations. Mick also has experience in teaching nursing students as a graduate teaching assistant. His CV highlights his education, licenses, research funding, publications, presentations, and teaching experience in gerontological nursing and oncology rehabilitation research.

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Curriculum Vitae
Daniel J. Mick
5939 N Wilbur Ave, Portland, OR 97217
mick@ohsu.edu 503-954-6699
EDUCATION
PhD Candidate - Post-baccalaureate to Doctor of Philosophy;
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR GPA: 3.87 expected completion May 2017
Dissertation: Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Female Cancer Survivors and the Association with
Poor Physical Function
BSN Accelerated Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing;
Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR GPA: 4.0 summa cum laude Aug 2012
BS Digital Media Arts;
John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR GPA: 3.74 magna cum laude Dec 2003
AS Construction Management;
John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR GPA: 3.74 magna cum laude Dec 2003
Certification, EMT-Basic; Prerequisites for OHSU admission;
Portland Community College, Portland, OR GPA: 4.0
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM BENCHMARKS
Aug 2013 Integrative Review – PASS – Sarcopenia and Sarcopenic Obesity in Breast Cancer
Survivors Treated with Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Aug 2014 Competitive Research Proposal Benchmark – PASS – Comparison of strength training
versus tai chi induced changes in adiposity and biomarkers of Inflammation in breast
cancer survivors treated with chemotherapy
Jan 2016 Comprehensive Oral Examination – PASS
Jul 2016 Dissertation Proposal Defense – PASS – Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Female Cancer
Survivors and the Association with Poor Physical Function
Apr 2016 Dissertation Defense – scheduled
HIGHLIGHTED GRADUATE ELECTIVE COURSEWORK
FAL 2016 Emerging Trends in Nursing Education Curriculum (NURS 638)
FAL 2016 Online Teaching [in Nursing Education] (NURS 691)
SUM 2016 Simulation in Nursing Education (NURS 663)
WIN 2015 Writing & Publishing in Health Sciences (NURS 607H)
SUM 2014 Structural Equation Modeling (NURS 607H)
SUM 2013 Learning Assessment in Nursing Education (NURS 662)
SUM 2013 Best Practices in Teaching Nursing (NURS 661)

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ACTIVE LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse – Oregon #201243122RN
Bone Densitometry Equipment Operator – Oregon #913927
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (CPR & AED) – American Heart Association
Mountaineering First Aid – Mazamas Mountaineering
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2016 Graduate Teaching Assistant; OHSU School of Nursing, Hiroko Kiyoshi-Teo, PhD, RN
N210A Foundations of Nursing: Health Promotion Theory - 42 students, baccalaureate
Assisted with curriculum review and activity design; graded student case studies and final papers;
delivered class module on ethics; moderated student forums and troubleshooting student
questions and problems; assisted with in-class delivery and management.
2016 Graduate Teaching Assistant; OHSU School of Nursing, Hiroko Kiyoshi-Teo, PhD, RN
N212 Foundations of Nursing in Acute Care I - 40 students, accelerated baccalaureate
Reviewed and updated clinical, simulation, and didactic course components; graded student case
studies and final papers; designed and delivered class module on neurological disorders including
lesson plan development.
2015 Graduate Teaching Assistant; OHSU School of Nursing, Lissi Hansen, PhD, RN
N620 Ethics in the Conduct of Research - 9 students, PhD
Performed full curriculum, scheduling, and materials review; graded student reflections and final
papers; assisted with didactic presentation decisions; designed and delivered class module on
informed consent; assisted with in-class delivery and management.
RESEARCH FUNDING
2014 - 2016 National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Excellence, Patricia G. Archbold Predoctoral
Scholar Award
Gerontological nursing doctoral academic training and dissertation support
Principal Investigator: Daniel Mick
Mentors: Kerri Winters-Stone & Lissi Hansen
Award: $100,000
2014 - 2016 National Hartford Centers of Gerontological Excellence, Patricia G. Archbold Predoctoral
Scholar Award – Mayday Supplement: Pain in Older Adults
Association of biomarkers of inflammation and pain in older women cancer survivors
undergoing strength training or tai chi exercise interventions
Principal Investigator: Daniel Mick
Mentors: Kerri Winters-Stone & Lissi Hansen
Award: $5,000

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2015 - pres Senior Research Assistant; OHSU Oregon Clinical & Translational Research, Multiple
Principal Investigators
Perform whole-body body composition scans and scan analysis and interpretation for
multiple research protocols. Trained and operated dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
(DXA) models Hologic Discovery A (Apex v4.0.2) and GE Lunar iDEXA (Encore v15). Also
performed anthropometric measurements height, weight, and waist and hip
circumferences.
2013 - 2016 Research Assistant; OHSU School of Nursing, Kerri Winters-Stone, PhD, FACSM;
Added Survival Benefit of Strength Training and Tai Chi in Women Cancer Survivors:
Optional Ancillary Study to Group Exercise Training for Functional Improvement after
Treatment
(NIH/NCI R01CA163474-02)
Performed participant testing, all scheduling and communication, and conducted
preliminary data analysis. Specific roles include maintaining regulatory compliance,
conducting body composition testing via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and
assisting participants in blood draw visits.
2012 - 2013 Research Assistant; OHSU School of Nursing, Kerri Winters-Stone, PhD, FACSM;
Determining the prevalence of low physical function in older breast cancer survivors
Responsible for participant recruitment, screening, and testing and conducting
preliminary data analysis. Specific roles include maintaining regulatory compliance,
administering surveys, conducting physical performance testing and body composition
testing via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA).
RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
Oct 2015 Winters-Stone,K., Bennett,J. & Mick,D.J. (2015). Preventing Frailty in Older Cancer
Survivors. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, 31(4):241-245.
doi: 10.1097/TGR.0000000000000084
MANUSCRIPTS IN PROGRESS
2017 Mick,D.J., Winters-Stone,K.M., & Dieckmann,N. Sarcopenic Obesity in Older Female
Cancer Survivors and the Association with Poor Physical Function. Cancer Nursing.
2017 Winters-Stone,K.M., Mick,D.J., & Dieckmann,N. Self-reported physical limitations in
breast cancer survivors are associated with differences in objective measures of physical
function compared to cancer-free controls. Oncology Nursing Forum.
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
May 2016 Breast cancer survivor sarcopenic obesity prevalence and physical function, Poster
presented at OHSU Nurses Week, Portland, OR
Apr 2016 Breast cancer survivor sarcopenic obesity prevalence and physical function, Poster
presented at OHSU Research Week, Portland, OR

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RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS, CONTINUED
Apr 2016 Breast cancer survivor sarcopenic obesity prevalence and physical function, Poster
presented at Western Institute of Nursing, Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA
Nov 2015 Sarcopenic obesity prevalence and physical function and limitations in older breast cancer
survivors, Poster presented at Gerontological Society of America, National Conference,
Orlando, FL
May 2015 Self-reported physical limitations in breast cancer survivors are associated with
differences in objective measures of physical function compared to cancer-free controls,
Poster presented at OHSU Research Week, Portland, OR
Apr 2015 Comparing physical function between older breast cancer survivors and similarly aged
women without cancer, Poster presented at Western Regional International Health
Conference, Eugene, OR
Dec 2014 Body composition in older cancer survivors, Oral presentation at OHSU School of Nursing,
Highlighting Our Scholars, Portland, OR
Nov 2014 Comparison of physical function in post-menopausal breast cancer survivors and cancer-
free controls, Poster presented at Gerontological Society of America, National
Conference, Washington, DC
May 2014 Resistance training preserves spine bone mineral density in postmenopausal breast cancer
survivors, Poster presented at OHSU Research Week, Portland, OR
May 2014 Resistance training preserves spine bone mineral density in postmenopausal breast cancer
survivors, Poster presented at American College of Sports Medicine, Annual Meeting,
Orlando, FL
May 2013 Determining the prevalence of low physical function in older breast cancer survivors,
Poster presented at OHSU Research Week, Portland, OR
Oct 2012 Measuring and promoting social connectedness in older adults: Development of the Social
Footprint Model
Poster presented at Oregon Geriatrics Society, Annual Conference, Sunriver, OR
May 2012 Measuring and promoting social connectedness in older adults: Development of the Social
Footprint Model
Poster presented at OHSU Research Week
April 2012 Measuring and promoting social connectedness in older adults: Development of the Social
Footprint Model
Poster presented at National Student Nurses Association, National Conference

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PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
May 2015 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) New Careers in Nursing (NCIN) Scholars,
Guest speaker at OHSU School of Nursing, Portland, OR
Oct 2014 Falls, Frailty, and Physical Function: Body Composition Change in Older Adults,
Lecture presented at Terwilliger Plaza Continuing Care Retirement Community
RESEARCH CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
Nov 2016 Gerontological Society of America, National Conference
Apr 2016 OHSU Research Week, Annual Conference
Apr 2016 Western Institute of Nursing, Annual Conference
Nov 2015 Gerontological Society of America, National Conference
May 2015 OHSU Research Week, Annual Conference
Apr 2015 Western Regional International Health Conference, Annual Conference
Nov 2014 Gerontological Society of America, National Conference
May 2014 American College of Sports Medicine, Annual Meeting
Apr 2014 Western Regional International Health Conference, Annual Conference
May 2013 OHSU Research Week, Annual Conference
Nov 2012 Gerontological Society of America, National Conference
Oct 2012 Oregon Geriatrics Society, Annual Conference
May 2012 OHSU Research Week, Annual Conference
Apr 2012 National Student Nurses Association, National Conference
SCHOLARSHIPS
2014 Gerontological Nursing Scholarship, OHSU School of Nursing
2014 Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education Loan
2013 William Randolf Hearst Foundation Gerontological Nursing Scholarship
2013 Pierce Scholarship, OHSU School of Nursing
2013 Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education Loan
2012 Hartford Center of Geriatric Excellence, John A. Hartford Foundation Scholarship
2012 Dean's Scholarship, OHSU School of Nursing
2012 Oregon Student Nurses Association annual convention scholarship
2011 Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship
2011 TYLENOL(R) Future Care Scholarship
2011 Evalee C. Schwarz Charitable Trust for Education Loan
2011 Advantis Credit Union Scholarship
AWARDS & HONORS
2015 Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Graduate Member
2014 OHSU Board of Directors, Student Representative, Finalist
2012 OHSU School of Nursing Golden Lamp Award – awarded annually to one nominated peer
whom: Demonstrated a well-rounded combination of academic achievement, leadership,
and innovative contributions to nursing and deep humanitarian ideals in practice.
2012 Award Nominee, OHSU Student Volunteer Recognition Award - Recognition of significant
contributions, devotion, and commitment to diversity and multiculturalism.
2008-2011 President’s List for Academic Performance, Portland Community College

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
COMMITTEE SERVICE
2016 - pres Junior Representative, Health Science Executive Committee, Emerging Scholar &
Professional Organization, Gerontological Society of America
2016 - pres Membership Chair, Sigma Theta Tau International – Beta Psi Honors Nursing Society
2016 - pres Newsletter Taskforce, Emerging Scholar & Professional Organization, Gerontological
Society of America
2015 - pres Committee Member, Graduate Nursing Senate, OHSU School of Nursing
2012 - pres Mentor, On Track primary education outreach program, OHSU Discovery program
2012 - pres Ambassador, Admissions outreach program, OHSU School of Nursing
2012 - 2016 President & Co-founder, Nursing Students Without Borders, OHSU Portland Chapter
2015 - 2016 Student Representative, Graduate Curriculum Committee, OHSU School of Nursing
2014 - 2016 PhD Student Representative, Graduate Council, OHSU School of Nursing
2014 - 2016 Student Representative, Global Task Force, OHSU School of Nursing
2014 - 2016 School of Nursing Graduate Representative, OHSU All-Hill Student Council
2012 - 2014 Founder, Peer Intercohort Network, OHSU School of Nursing
2011 - 2012 Student Representative, Undergraduate Council, OHSU School of Nursing
2011 - 2012 Class Senator, Student Nurses Association of Portland
2011 - 2012 Student Representative, Academic Council OHSU School of Nursing
SERVICE ACTIVITIES
Apr 2016 Abstract Reviewer, Gerontological Society of America, Annual Conference – Lissi Hansen
Mar 2016 Mentored Manuscript Reviewer, Journal of Geriatric Oncology – Kerri Winters-Stone
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
2015 - pres Western Institute of Nursing
2015 - pres Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
2015 - pres Oregon Nursing Association
2013 - pres American College of Sports Medicine
2012 - pres Gerontological Society of America
2012 - pres National League for Nursing
2012 - pres Oregon Geriatrics Society
2012 - pres American Assembly for Men in Nursing
2011 - 2012 American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
2011 - 2012 National Student Nurses Association
HEALTHCARE EMPLOYMENT
2016 - pres Personal Caregiver/Assistant, Private client; Portland, OR
Provided ambulation and fall-prevention services to 90+ year old community-dwelling
female for weekly errands and tasks.
2013 - 2014 Bone Densitometry Equipment Operator, Cascade Physicians; Portland, OR
Perform lumbar and dual femur bone density scans for osteoporosis assessment. Perform
scan analysis and interpretation. Educate patients on bone health. 300+ DXA scans.

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HEALTHCARE EMPLOYMENT, CONTINUED
2011 - 2012 Home Caregiver, Private client; Hillsboro, OR
Provided evening and morning care for 74 year old male with advanced Parkinson's
disease including medication administration, bathing, toileting, meal preparation, and
exercise and mobility training.
2010 - 2012 Patient Care Facilitator, Community Vision, Inc.; Portland, OR
Implemented custom plan of care for adult male with severe autism. Ensured staff
implemented and met client care goals. Scheduled all client medical appointments.
Maintained detailed daily medication, diet, exercise, and client routine documentation.
Scheduled monthly staff schedule.
2010 Paratransit Operator, First Transit/TriMet; Portland, OR
Daily route optimization for client transfers. Assisted spectrum of clients with physical
and mental disabilities boarding and deboarding transportation.
2004 - 2005 NGO Volunteer; Word Made Flesh; Kolkata, India
Assisted with client needs at hospital for terminally ill men including shaving, bathing, and
toileting needs, physical therapy, and facilities sanitation and disinfection.
EXTRACURRICULAR EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
2011 - pres Co-founder & Instructor, Instructor Training Clinic; Mazamas mountaineering org
Designed all curriculum, objectives, and outcomes; created all materials and content;
recruited co-instructors; taught bi-annual 3-hour session averaging 30+ students per
session; instituted student evaluation; and implemented sustainability transfer.
2009 EMT Lab Proctor; Portland Community College; Portland, OR
Taught EMT practical skills to 200+ students under several professors.
2009 Coach; CrossFit Human Evolution Labs; Portland, OR
Directed and trained 70+ athlete clients in strength, gymnastic, and fitness skills.
2005 - 2008 Assistant Language Teacher; Gifu Kakamino High School; Gifu, Japan
Created all educational and testing materials for vocational Japanese high school
beginning aural English course. Collated all lesson plans, quizzes, and evaluation materials
for successor training transfer.
NOTABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE
2010 - Pres Core Committee Member, Education Committee, Mazamas mountaineering org
2011 - Pres Organizer/Instructor, Instructor Training Clinic, Mazamas mountaineering org
2013 - 2014 Co-chair, Adventurous Young Mazamas, Mazamas mountaineering org
2012 - 2013 Treasurer, Adventurous Young Mazamas, Mazamas mountaineering org
2011 - 2012 Activities Coordinator, Adventurous Young Mazamas, Mazamas mountaineering
2008 - 2013 Volunteer Coordinator, Harvey Scott elementary school grounds care outreach
2008 - 2010 Newsletter Editor, Japan Education & Teaching Program Alumni Assoc., Portland