EDUCATION June 2003 May 1996 May 1989 Ph.D., Nutrition University of California, Davis Dissertation: Mammary Candidosis Among Lactating Women Master of Science, Nutrition University of Nevada, Reno Thesis: Breastfeeding Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs Among Adolescents in Northern Nevada Bachelor of Science, Home Economics/Consumer Science University of Nevada, Reno PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2004–Present 2000–2007 1998–2004 1998–2003 1997–1998 1996–1997 1996–1997 1993–1996 1994 Researcher University of Nevada – Reno, NV Allie M. Lee Research Laboratory Lactation Consultant Contracted for WIC through AccuStaff Health & Human Services - State of Nevada Provide training for healthcare professionals Daily clinical contact and consultation with mother/infant dyads Collect and analyze breastfeeding data Nutrition/Research Consultant Health & Nutrition, Inc.– Sparks, NV Designed and implemented various studies focused on human lactation. Studies include but are not limited to: a prospective study of engorged lactating women to determine the efficacy of a novel breast milk expresser; a study of the longevity of milk production in women separated from their infants; evaluation of possible mammary damage or infection using somatic cells as the indicator in human milk; moist wound healing of breast tissue Doctoral Candidate Department of Nutrition University of California– Davis, CA Designed and implemented various laboratory studies and techniques focused on maternal/infant health and lactation Research Assistant Department of Nutrition University of California– Davis, CA Compared growth in breastfed infants and artificially fed infants with relation to feeds containing varying levels of protein Lactation Consultant David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base – CA Research Assistant Department of Nutrition University of California–Davis, CA Studied comparison of infant growth and development in infants supplemented with zinc Master of Science Candidate Department of Nutrition University of Nevada–Reno, NV Developed curricula and materials for health education targeting primary grades 1 through 3 Conducted a qualitative study focused on knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about breastfeeding among adolescents in Nevada Research Assistant Department of Nutrition University of Nevada–Reno, NV TEACHING EXPERIENCE 1998–2005 Professor, Truckee Meadows Community College–Reno, NV “Nutrition Concepts & Controversies” “Principles of Nutrition” “Human Nutrition” PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS 1994–present International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC); International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS   American Association for Health Education; American Association for Active Lifestyles and Fitness; International Lactation Consultants Association; International Society for Research in Human Milk and Lactation; Society for Nutrition Education; Toastmasters International PUBLICATIONS   Morrill JF, Heinig MJ, Pappagianis D, Dewey KG. Risk Factors for Mammary Candidosis. Journal of Obstetrics/Gynecology Neonatal Nursing. 2005, 34(1):37-45. Francis-Morrill J, Heinig MJ, Pappagianis D, Dewey KG. Diagnostic Value of Signs and Symptoms for Mammary Candidosis Among Lactating Women. Journal of Human Lactation. Journal of Human Lactation. 2004, 20(3):288-295. Morrill JF, Pappagianis D, Heinig MJ, Dewey KG. Detecting Candida albicans in human milk. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. January 2003. Francis-Morrill J, Hollen R. Efficacy of Compression/Pulsation Breast Milk Expression on Engorged Lactating Women. Private Publication. June, 2002. Nutrition Guide for the Adolescent Volleyball Athlete. Private Press. January, 2001. Francis J, Rogers K, Dickton D, Pardini R. Comparative analysis of vitamins A and E in baby milk using varied milk delivery systems. International Breastfeeding Journal. In process, August 2008. Francis J, Rogers K, Brewer P, Dickton D, Pardini R. Comparative analysis of ascorbic acid in human milk using varied milk delivery systems. International Breastfeeding Journal. In peer review, July 2008. Niñonuevo MR, Perkins PD, Francis J, Lamotte LM, LoCascio RG, Freeman SL, Mills DA German JB, Grimm R, Lebrilla CB. Daily variations in oligosaccharides of human milk determined by microfluidic chips and mass spectrometry. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 2008, 23;56(2):618-626.