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Carla Wolper, M.S.,
R.D., CDN 1090 Amsterdam Avenue Suite 14C New York, New York 10025 (212) 523-2305 cwolper@ix.netcom.com |
Hunter College, New York, N.Y.
M.S. Nutrition, 1993
B.A. Psychology, 1966
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, N.Y.
R.D. AP4 Program, 1995
Ed.D. Nutrition Education, in progress.
| 1990 - Present | Nutritionist, Clinical Coordinator Obesity Research Center St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons New York, New York Manage clinical weight loss studies and other research projects within the department of medicine. Sponsored by NIH and by private sector organizations, research protocols may involve investigational drugs, behavioral treatment, and dietary strategies. Endpoints include weight loss, improved physiological parameters of health and improvements in metabolic or body composition measurements. Develop and deliver nutrition education and behavior modification curricula. Participate in diverse academic research projects and publications. Provide nutrition and behavior modification counseling to obese adults in individual and group settings. |
| 1998 - Present | Nutritionist, Clinical Coordinator Colon Polyp/Colon Cancer Prevention Center St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons New York, New York Assist in the design, development and facilitation of chemo prevention studies in colon cancer and breast cancer. Endpoints include improved biomarkers in cancer prevention |
| 1994 - Present | Prevention Health Books for Women, Board of Advisors Review manuscripts for medical accuracy. Serve as medical/nutritional resource for Rodale health and nutrition writing and editing staff. |
| 1994 - Present | Nutritionist, Center for Women's Health, Columbia Presbyterian Eastside Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons New York, New York Private practice nutritionist with specialty in weight management. Expertise in current obesity medications. Consultant to Columbia faculty physicians regarding a diversity of issues: eating disorders, cancer prevention, cardiovascular disease, gastro-intestinal disturbances and menopause. Work with corporate clients to design in house nutrition and weight loss programs and individual executive health counseling. Instruct 4th year medical students in the areas of nutrition, obesity, body composition. |
| 1994 - Present | Adjunct Faculty, Nutrition Department Hunter College, City University New York Adjunct Lecturer, Nutrition and Food Science Department. |
| 1993 - 1995 | Preceptor, New York University, Dept. of Nutrition Guided candidates for masters degree in nutrition on thesis preparation projects and advised undergraduates preparing for professional registration examinations. Introduced students to medical research protocol procedures in obesity and metabolism. |
| Preceptor, Hunter College Nutrition/Food Science Dept. Advised students conducting independent study research projects and provided research component for dietetic registration requirements. |
| Guest Lecturer: | American Heart Association American Medical Women's Association Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, Graduate Program in Physical Therapy Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, WIC Program Columbia University, Teachers College, Dietetic Internship Program Lenox Hill Hospital, Nephrology Dept. Medeva Pharmaceuticals New York City Metropolitan WIC, Continuing Med. Educ. Ogilvy and Mather, Executive Health Program Roche Pharmaceuticals St. Elizabeth's College, Graduate Studies in Nutrition |
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| Honors: | Recipient of the Hunter College Nutrition Honors Award for Excellence in Graduate Studies, 1993 Member, Kappa Delta Pi, Columbia University, International Honor Society in Education |
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American Dietetic Association
American Institute of Nutrition
American Society for Clinical Nutrition
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
Greater New York Dietetic Association
North American Association for the Study of Obesity