Positions
- Professor, Nutrition Science, College of Allied Health Sciences
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Co-author Network
Map of Science
Co-investigator Network
Roman Pawlak
Affiliation
Publications
selected publications
presentations
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presentation
- Relationships between vegetarian and vegan diets and incidence of cardiovascular disease in the general population: An umbrella review of systematic reviews., FNCE (Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo) 2023
- Water-Soluble Choline Concentration Does not Differ in Milk from Vegan, Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Lactating Women, Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine 24th Annual International Meeting 2019
- Quantitative Analysis of Glyphosate and AMPA in Breast Milk using Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry, Eastern NC conference of the American Chemical Society 2019
- Vitamin B12 and homocysteine status correlate with glycemic control and kidney function., American Diabetes Association Scientific Symposium 2018
- Assessment of milk fatty acids concentration among vegan, vegetarian, and non-vegetarian lactating women, 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition 2018
- Folate, vitamin B12 and homocysteine status among Australian vegetarian and non-vegetarian teenagers, 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition 2018
- Relationship of Vitamin B12 and Homocysteine Status with Nephropathy and Neuropathy in Metformin-Treated Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, American Diabetes Association Annual Scientific Sessions 2018
- Vitamin B12 content in breast milk of vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian lactating women., 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition 2018
- Clinical insights into vitamin B12., Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2017
- Reversal of atherosclerosis with vegetarian diets, Ground Rounds. East Carolina University. Division of Endocrinology. 2017
- Scleroderma Defiance: A practical, education and free guide for self-management of scleroderma., State of North Carolina Research and Creative Activity Symposium. Campbell University. 2017. 2017
- Cardiovascular disease risk factors profile among Australian vegetarian and non-vegetarian teenagers, 7th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition
Research
principal investigator on
- Assessment of telomere length in offspring of vegan and non-vegetarian mothers awarded by AANDF - American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation 2021 - 2025
- Assessment of vitamin B12, EPA, DHA and BDNF in human milk of vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian lactating women awarded by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation 2016 - 2018
- Folate, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acid intervention to prevent perinatal depression. awarded by ECU Faculty Senate 2017
- Assessment of vitamin B12, EPA, DHA and BDNF in human milk of vegan, vegetarian and non-vegetarian lactating women. awarded by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation 2017
- Is vitamin B12 and homocysteine status associated with diabetic complications? awarded by Interdisciplinary Research Awards, ECU. 2017
- Community Based Nutrition Intervention in at Risk Population awarded by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina 2008 - 2009
- Community Based Nutrition Intervention In At-Risk Population awarded by Blue Cross Blue Shield NC Foundation 2007
- Identification and Quantification of Social, Attitudinal, Control, and Psychological Factors Related To Fruit, Vegetable, and Whole Grain Food Consumption Among Public High School Students in North Carolina awarded by American School Food Service Association 2004 - 2005
investigator on
- B12 Regulation of PUFA Synthesis awarded by National Institutes of Health (NIH) 2020 - 2023
Service
professional service activities
- CAHS Research Committee CAHS Research Committee 2024
- NUTR T&P Committee 2023
- CAHS Honors and Awards Committee 2022
- Faculty search I was the chair of the new faculty search Committee for the NUTR. 2022
- International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition I was asked to serve on the International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition Advisory Committee during the planning of the next congress in 2023. 2021 - 2022
- Faculty Governance 2022
- NUTR Personnel Committee 2022
- NUTR Scholarship Committee 2022
- Student Academic Appellate 2022
- I was leading on a task force to revise promotion to Professor rank guidelines I was leading on a task force to revise promotion to Professor rank guidelines 2021
- I am leading in development of departmental faculty evaluation guidelines 2019
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Ground round lectures
Pawlak R. Reversing atherosclerosis with vegetarian diets. Brody School of Medicine. Department of Internal Medicine, January, 2018.
Pawlak R. Reversing atherosclerosis with vegetarian diets. Brody School of Medicine. Endocrinology Division Ground Rounds, September, 2017. 2017 -
Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense
Lecture recording:
Pawlak R. Kolasa K. Plant-based eating: Enhancing health benefits, minimizing nutritional risks. Military Families Learning Network. National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Office of Military Family Readiness Policy, U.S. Department of Defense
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ahJsrXn7Nw&feature=youtu.be 2017