(AECOM), Bronx NY

Assistant Professor, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University, Bronx NY

2008-present Associate Professor, Department of Epidemiology & Population Health and the Department of Medicine,    Division of Oncology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx NY

Associate Professor, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology of Yeshiva University, Bronx NY 
 

1998-  Director, Psychosocial Oncology Program; Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Bronx NY

1998-2004 Co-Director, Cancer Community Outreach Program, Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Bronx NY

2006 -   Director, Cancer Prevention & Behavioral Science Working Group, Albert Einstein Cancer Center, Bronx NY 
 

Other Experience and Professional Memberships

1997-   Member, Society of Behavioral Medicine

2002. Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology

2004-  Member, American Psychosocial Oncology Society

2003-2007 Member, Preventive Medicine & Population Health Committee; Albert Einstein College of Med, Division of Education

2008. Member of Promotions and Appointments Review Committee; AECOM, Department of Epidemiology & Pop Health

1998-   Editorial Reviewer, Health, Education & Behavior; Psycho-oncology

2004. Editorial Reviewer, International Journal of Behavioral Medicine; Health Psychology

2004   NIH Special Emphasis Panel Reviewer on (RPHB-B 50) Mind, Body and Health RFA

2007  Cancer Research UK Grant Reviewer

2008-  Chair, Cancer Disparities Special Interest Group, American Psychosocial Oncology Society 
 

Honors

1994  Catherine Low Memorial Award for Excellence in Education, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, NY

1997 Cornelia Perry Memorial Award for Excellence in Public Speaking and Writing, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

2004 Miriam Mandel Faculty Scholar Award, Albert Einstein Cancer Center

B. Selected Bibliography (in chronological order).

1. Hyman, R.B., Baker, S., Ephraim, R., Moadel, A., & Philip, J.  Health belief model variables as predictors of screening mammography utilization.  Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 17(4):391-406, 1994.
2. Ostroff, J.S., Jacobsen, P.B., Moadel, A., Spiro, R.H., Shah, J.P., Strong, E.W., Kraus, D.H., & Schantz, S.P.  Prevalence and predictors of continued tobacco use after treatment of patients with head and neck cancer. Cancer, 75:569-576, 1995.
3. Moadel, A.B., Ostroff, J.S., Lesko, L.M., & Bajorunas, D.R. Psychosexual adjustment among women receiving hormone replacement therapy for premature menopause following cancer treatment, Psycho-Oncology, 4:273-282,1995.
4. Moadel, A.B., Lederberg, M.S., & Ostroff, J.S. Nicotine dependence and withdrawal in an oncology setting: A risk factor for psychiatric comorbidity and treatment nonadherence, Psycho-Oncology, 8 (3):264-267, 1999.
5. Fleshner, N., Garland, J., Moadel, A., Herr, H., Ostroff, J., Trambert, R., O’Sullivan, M., & Russo, P. Influence of  Smoking Status on the Disease-Related Outcomes of Patients with Tobacco-Associated Superficial Transitional Cell Carcinoma of the Bladder.  Cancer, 86:2337-2345, 1999.
6. Moadel, A., Morgan, C., Fatone, A., Grennan, J., Carter J., LaRuffa, G., Skummy, A., & Dutcher, J.  Seeking meaning and hope.  Self-reported spiritual and existential needs among an ethnically-diverse cancer patient population, Psycho-Oncology, 8 (5):378-385, 1999.  
7. Ostroff, J., Garland, J., Moadel, A., Fleshner, N., Hay, J., Zauber, A., Cramer, L., Tramber, R., O’Sullivan, M., & Russo, P.    Cigarette smoking patterns after treatment of bladder cancer.  Journal of Cancer Education, 15:86-90, 2000.
8. Carter, J., Park, E., Moadel, A., Cleary, S. & Morgan, C. Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes, Beliefs and Practices (KABP) of Disadvantaged Women in South Bronx.  Journal of Cancer Education, 17(3):142-149, 2002.
9. Weissman, M., Paulus, Russak, S., Lubeck, Chiou, Sengupta, Ofman, Borenstein, Moadel, A., Sherbourne.  Development of a new instrument for rheumatoid arthritis (RA):  The Cedars-Sinai Health Related Quality of Life Instrument (CSHQ-RA).  Arthritis Care and Research, 49(1):78-84, 2003.
10. Russak S.M., Sherbourne C.D., Lubeck D.P., Paulus H.D., Chiou C.F., Sengupta N., Borenstein J., Ofman J.J., Moadel, A., and Weissman M.  Validation of a Rheumatoid Arthritis Heath-Related Quality of Life Instrument, the CSHQ-RA. Arthritis Care and Research, 49(6):798-803, 2003.
11. Moadel, A., Skamai, A., Carter, J., Carey, J., & Morgan, C.  Cancer Education for Home Health Care Workers:  A Process Evaluation.  Journal of Cancer Education, 20(4):229-234, 2005.
12. Hay, J., Ostroff, J., Burkhalter, J., Quiles, Z., Moadel, A.  Changes in cancer-related risk perception and smoking across time in newly-diagnosed cancer patients.  Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 30(2): 131-142, 2007. 
13. Fatone, A., Moadel*, A.B., Foley, F.W., Fleming, M., Jandorf, L.  Urban voices:  The quality of life experience among women of color with breast cancer.  Palliative and Supportive Care, 5(2):115-125, 2007.   (*Corresponding author).
14. Moadel, A., Morgan, C., Dutcher, J.  Psychosocial Needs Assessment among an Underserved, Ethnically Diverse Cancer Patient Population.  Cancer, 109(2 Suppl):446-454, 2007.
15. Wright, N., Soroudi, N., Wylie-Rosett, J., Lukoschek, P., Moadel, A. The School Yard Kids: A Puppet Show to Promote a Healthy Lifestyle. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 39(5):290-291, 2007.
16. Moadel, A., Shah, C., Wylie-Rosett, J., Harris, M., Patel, S., Hall, C., Sparano, J.  Randomized-controlled trial of yoga among a multi-ethnic breast cancer sample:  Effects on Quality of Life.  Journal of Clinical Oncology, 25(28): 4387–4395, 2007. 

B. Books, Chapters, Invited Articles

17. Lesko, L.M., & Moadel, A.B.  Psychosocial Factors.  In F.L. Johnson & E.L. O'Donnell (Eds.), The Candlelighters Guide to Bone Marrow Transplants in Children. Bethesda, MD:  The Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation. pp. 90-97, 1994.
18. Moadel, A.B., Ostroff, J.S., & Lesko, L.M.  Fertility and Sexuality Issues.  In M. Whedon & D. Wujcik(Eds.), Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplantation: Principles, Practice and Nursing Insights (2nd edition). Boston: Jones and Bartlett. pp. 377-399, 1997. 
19. Moadel, A.B., & Ostroff, J.S.  Site-specific psychological issues: Head and neck cancer. In J.C. Holland (Ed.),    Handbook of Psycho-Oncology: Psychological Care of the Patient with Cancer. New York: Oxford University Press. 314-323, 1998.
20. Moadel, A.B., Lederberg, M.S., & Ostroff, J.S.  Nicotine dependence and withdrawal in an oncology setting: A risk factor for psychiatric comorbidity and treatment nonadherence.  Review Series Psychiatry, 3/00:2-4, 2000.
21. Moadel, A. Harris, M. Cancer.  In B.A. Boyer & I. Paharia (Eds.), Comprehensive Handbook of Clinical Health Psychology. Hoboken, NJ:  Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2007.
22. Moadel, A.B.  Sexuality and Cancer.  In J.G. Golson & G.A. Colditz (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society.  Thousand Oaks, CA:  Sage Publications, 2007.
23. Harris, M., & Moadel, A.B.  Psychosocial Issues.  In J.G. Golson & G.A. Colditz (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Cancer and Society.  Thousand Oaks, CA:  Sage Publications, 2007. 
24. Moadel, A.B, Hall, C.B.  “Author’s Reply” to Commentary on Moadel et al, Randomized Controlled Trial of Yoga among a Multiethnic Sample of Breast Cancer Patients:  Effects on Quality of Life.  Journal of Clinical Oncology, 25(28): 4387–4395, 2007.  Journal FACT (Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies).  March, 2008.

C. Research Support 
 

Ongoing Research Support: 
 

Entertainment Industry Foundation; Moadel (PI)     4/1/09–3/31/10

Bronx Oncology Living Daily (B.O.L.D.) Living Program for Women with Cancer and their Loved Ones. In response to documented interests of the population, the B.O.L.D. Living Program will evaluate impact of a variety of mind-body and educational interventions on the quality of life and well-being of women with cancer and their family caregivers.   

Role:  PI 
 

Entertainment Industry Foundation; Moadel (PI)     4/1/08–3/31/09

Evaluation of Routine Quality-of-Life Screening of Cancer Patients on Psychosocial Service Utilization and Quality of Life.  The goal of this program is to address barriers to psychosocial care by instituting routine screening for emotional and physical distress and referral of all cancer patients and family members, and evaluate effects on quality of life over time.

Role:  PI 
 

Komen Greater New York Community Breast Health Grant; Moadel (PI)  5/1/08-4/30/09

The goal of this program is to develop and evaluate “The “Breast Oncology Living Daily” (B.O.L.D. Living) Program, a variety of mind-body intervention workshops designed to enhance the quality of life and health of those affected by breast cancer. 

Role:  PI 
 

Avon Foundation; Charlson (PI)       3/1/09-2/28/11

Contemplative Self-Healing to Improve Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Survivors:  The Avon Foundation Program to Reach Medically Underserved Populations

The goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of a 20-week Indo-Tibetan Meditation program on the quality of life of underserved breast cancer patients using a within-group, pre/post design.

Role:  Co-investigator 
 

Completed Research Support (past 3 years): 
 

American Legacy Foundation Grant #5096; Shuter (PI)    3/1/06-2/29/08   

A project to understand smoking behaviors and promote smoking cessation

in persons with HIV

The major goal of this project was to elucidate the psychosocial bases of cigarette smoking in PWHs through face-to-face interviews and focus groups with PWH smokers and ex-smokers.  The information gathered was used to develop a tailored smoking cessation brochure for PWHs and their providers.

Role: Co-investigator 
 

NIH (R21 DA17812-02); Bernstein (PI)        7/1/05-6/30/07

“Smoking Cessation using a Lay Educator in the ER”

This study investigated the efficacy of a multi-component smoking cessation intervention using lay educators in the emergency room setting.

Role:  Co-investigator 
 

American Cancer Society Research Scholars Grant (TURSG PBP-105665); Moadel (PI) 7/1/03-6/31/06

“Spiritual vs Educational Intervention on QOL in Low-Income Cancer Patients”

This study compared the effects of a psych-educational vs psycho-spiritual intervention on quality of life and Medical outcome of underserved, late-stage cancer patients. 

Role:  PI 
 

Langeloth Foundation;   Moadel (PI)        1/1/04-12/31/05

“Evaluation of a Yoga-based Cancer Rehabilitation Program”.

The major goal of this study was to examine post-treatment effects of a Yoga intervention on quality of life among breast, lung and colorectal cancer patients, as well as compliance and barriers to Yoga practice.

Role:  PI 
 

NIH (R18 DK062038-02); Elizabeth Walker (PI)      7/1/03-6/30/08

“Improving Diabetes Medication Adherence and Outcomes”

This study evaluated the effectiveness and costs of a tailored, telephone intervention to promote medication adherence in type 2 diabetics. 

Role:  Consultant