Education
| Year | University | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | PhD |
| 2011 | University of Alabama at Birmingham | Dietetic Internship |
| 2010 | Auburn University | MS |
| 2007 | Auburn University | BS |
Research Interests
My research interests center around the prevention and treatment of nutrition-related noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). My current research focus is on the development and sustainability of an interdisciplinary culinary medicine (CM) elective for healthcare students to improve their knowledge and comfort with counseling on nutritional approaches. The overall aim is to generate healthcare professionals who are confident and proficient at communicating evidence-based nutrition information to patients at risk of or suffering from NCDs. Additionally, I engage in research related to women’s health (pregnancy and breastfeeding), osteopathic manipulative medicine, and neurodegenerative diseases.
Awards
- UAB, Howerde E. Sauberich Endowed Award for Excellence in Nutrition Science Research, 2013-2014
Activities
- Member, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- The Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitian Association
- Alabama Obesity Task Force
- The Obesity Society
Selected Publications
| Year | Faculty | Citation | PMID |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Darren Beck, David Redden, Anna Kirby | Kaddoumi A, Denney TS, Deshpande G, Robinson JL, Beyers RJ, Redden DT, Pratico D, Kyriakides TC, Lu B, Kirby A, Beck DT, Merner ND. Extra-virgin olive oil enhances the blood-brain barrier function mild in cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial. Nutrients. 14(23), 5102, 2022. PMID: 36501136. |
36501136 |
| 2021 | Anna Kirby | Drummond D, Kirby AN, Gamston CE, Westrick S, Saunders J, Lloyd KB. Impact of interdisciplinary education on pharmacy student knowledge and comfort with counseling on drug-nutrient interactions. Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2021 Apr;13(4):382-390. PMID: 33715800. |
33715800 |
| 2020 | Anna Kirby | Gamston CE, Kirby AN, Hansen RA, Redden DT, Whitley HP, Hanson C, Lloyd KB. Comparison of 3 risk factor-based screening tools for the identification of prediabetes. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2020 60(3):481-484. PMID: 31889653. |
31889653 |
| 2019 | Anna Kirby | Gamston CE, Kirby AN, Hansen RA, Redden DT, Whitley HP, Hanson C, Lloyd KB. Description of a pharmacist-led diabetes prevention service within an employer-based wellness program. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2019 Sep-Oct;59(5):736-741. PMID: 31311759. |
31311759 |
| 2015 | Anna Kirby | Newton A, Hanks L, Judd S, Wallace S, Durant N, Casazza K. Low HDL cholesterol may lead to disruption of bone (re)modeling in obese early pubertal girls. International Journal of Orthopedics. 2015 June; 23 2(3): 312-316. |