Faculty Accomplishments

Dr. Claudette Chin

Congratulations to Dr. Claudette Chin. The abstract she submitted for Sigma Theta Tau International's 27th International Nursing Research Congress, "Exploring Professional Socialization of Doctoral Education," has been selected for a poster presentation July 21-25, 2016.

Dr. Jessie Colin

Congratulations to Dr. Jessie M Colin The abstract she submitted for Sigma Theta Tau International's 27th International Nursing Research Congress, "Understanding Nurse Migration," has been selected for an oral presentation July 21-25, 2016.

Dr. Jascinth Lindo

Congratulations to Dr. Jascinth Lindo. The abstract she submitted for Sigma Theta Tau International's 27th International Nursing Research Congress, "Using Nursing Documentation as a Proxy for Quality of Care at Public Hospitals in Jamaica," has been selected for an oral presentation on July 21-25, 2016.

Congratulations to Dr. Jascinth Lindo. Dr. Lindo’s proposal, "Integrating Multiple Models of Preceptorship in a Third World Setting" has been accepted for presentation at our Biennial PDK Research Symposium on January 30, 2016.

Congratulation to Dr. Jascinth Lindo, her abstract titled "Killing Three Birds with One Stone: Implementing a Nursing Research, Education and Practice Program" has been selected for a Poster Presentation at AACN's 2016 Doctoral Education Conference at The Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, FL.

Dr. Sathees Chandra’s Peer-Reviewed Publications

1. 2020 Chandra A & Chandra S. A comparative analysis on SARS, MERS & Covid-19. Journal of Contemporary Medicine: 10 (3):464-470.
2. 2020 Sharpe S & Chandra S. Causes for increased incidence of heart disease among African American community. Archives Medical Review Journal: 29 (2): 108-115.
3. 2019 Hough A & Chandra S. Normal Placental Development and the Triad of Placental Dysfunction: The Maternal and Fetal Complications. Journal of Contemporary Medicine: 9 (2):183-190.
4. 2019 Amin B & Chandra S. Recognizing trismus symptoms, prevention, and treatment. Medicine Science : 8 (3):766-769.
5. 2018 Sivri Z and Chandra S. Mucous membrane pemphigoid: A wide-ranging assessment of various cases and corresponding methods of diagnosis and treatment. Medicine Science :7 (3):713-719
6. 2018 Sharma M and Chandra S. The critical role of Estrogen in Menopausal Osteoporosis. Journal of Contemporary Medicine: 7(3):284-297.
7. 2017 Schustrin CV and Chandra S. Differential Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease and Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes. Archives Medical Review Journal:26(4):494-508.
8. 2017 Marsh A and Chandra S. Risk Factors contributing to Methylation Shifts in BRCA1 and associated genes in African Americans with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Medicine Science:6(4):787-792.
9. 2016 Alhajj M and Chandra S. Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Comprehensive Presentation of the Desmosomal Adhesion Disrupting and Oral Blister Causing Multifactorial Autoimmune Disease. Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine, 4:151-157.
10. 2016 Hernandez FA and Chandra S. The current state and potential direction of cannabis research. Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine, 6:38-43.
11. 2016 Achom M, Subbareddy S, Edrisi A and Chandra S. Characterization of Indian French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) germplasm with microsatellite markers for seed iron and zinc content. Journal of Recent Advances in Agriculture, 4:401-411.
12. 2015 Gangaiah Y, Rao DG, Merrill S and Chandra S. Hemodynamic changes during tracheal intubation using propofol and rocuronium after pre-treatment with ephedrine in adult patients. Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine, 5: 193-199.
13. 2015 Chambless S and Chandra S. The effect of genetics polymorphism, drug use and structural abnormalities in brain tissue on the onset of psychosis. Archives Medical Review Journal, 24:67-77
14. 2015 Channaiah VB, Merrill S and Chandra S. Difficulties in clinical diagnosis of Peripartum Cardiomyopathy. Journal of Experimental and Integrative Medicine, 5:69-74.
15. 2014 Channaiah VB, Kurek S, Moses R and Chandra S. Attenuation of Hemodynamic Response to Laryngoscopy and Endotracheal Intubation with Pre Induction IV Fentanyl versus Combination of IV Fentanyl and Sub Lingual Nitroglycerin Spray. Medical Archives, 68(5): 339-344
16. 2014 Poggi S & Chandra S. Genomics analysis of replicative Helicase DnaB sequences in Proteobacteria. Acta Informatica Medica. 4:249-254.
17. 2013 Geetha SB, Shyamalamma S, Priyanak S, Moses R and Chandra S. Morphological and molecular screening of French Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) germplasm using SCAR markers Colletotrichum lindemutianum (Sacc. and Magn.) Scrib. Causing anthracnose resistance. Archives of Phytopathology and plant protection:84-97.
18. 2013 Kurek N & Chandra S. Nanotechnology based treatments for neurological disorders from genetics perspectives. Archives Medical Review Journal, 22:12-32.
19. 2012 Gandhi N & Chandra S. Comparative analysis of three classes of bacterial Non-specific acid phosphatases and archaeal Phosphoesterases: Evolutionary perspective. Acta Informatica Medica, 3:167-173.
20. 2012 Kurek N & Chandra S. Nanotechnology based diagnostics for neurological disorders from genetics perspective. [ARBS] Archives Medical Review Journal, 14: 1-15.
21. 2012 Suresh R, Venkatesh S, Ashley A & Chandra S. Low-dose esmolol: hemodynamic response to endotracheal intubation in normotensive patients. Journal of contemporary medicine, 2:69-76.
22. 2012 Shymalamma S, Priyanka S, Ryder M & Chandra S. Development of SCAR marker linked to Anthracnose resistance from Indian French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Germplasm. Archives of phytopathology and plant protection, 1:1-11.
23. 2012 Kurek N & Chandra S. Nanotechnology based treatments for neurological disorders. Archives Medical Review Journal, 22:12-32.
24. 2011 Barrett M & Chandra S. A review of major Crohn's disease susceptibility genes and their role in disease pathogenesis. Genes and Genomics, 33:317-325.
25. 2011 Manatt M& Chandra S. The effects of mitochondrial dysfunction in schizophrenia. Journal of Medical Genetics and Genomics, 3:84-94.
26. 2010 Pangare M & Chandra S. Comparative analysis of the three classes of archaeal and bacterial Ribonucleotide reductase from evolutionary perspective. Genomics & Informatics, 8:170-176.
27. 2010 Baker A, Takahashi N & Chandra S. A comparative analysis of Monofunctional Biosynthetic Peptidoglycan Transglycosylase (MBPT) from Pathogenic and Non-pathogenic Bacteria. Genomics & Informatics, 8:63-69.
28. 2010 Gunda CP, Malinowski J, Tegginmath A, Venkatesh GS & Chandra S. Vasopressor Choice for Hypotension in Elective Cesarean Section: Ephedrine or Phenylephrine? Archives of medical Science, 6:257-263.
29. 2010 Chandra S, Wright GA & Smith BH. Latent inhibition in the honey bee, Apis mellifer: Is it a unitary phenomenon? Animal Congnition, 10:805-815.
30. 2009 Grimes, A & Chandra, S. Significance of Cellular Senescence in Aging and Cancer. Cancer Research & Treatment, 4:187-195
31. 2009 Raddi P, Nagalingaswamy VP, Khatib F, Wang Y & Chandra S. Comparison of Interpleural Bupivacaine and Intravenous Pethidine for Postoperative Pain Relief Following Open Cholecystectomy. Archives of Medical Science,5:57-62.
32. 2009 Heine M and Chandra S. Bioinformatics analysis of Hsp20 in Proteobacteria. Genomics & Informatics, 7:26-31
33. 2009 Heine M and Chandra S. The Linkage between Reverse Gyrase and Hyperthermophilic Bacteria: Invariable Association. Journal of Microbiology, 47:229-234.
34. 2008 Roy D.M. & Chandra S. Role of MicroRNA in the regulation of apoptosis. ARBS Annual Review of Biomedical Sciences, 10:63-74.
35. 2008 Shyamalamma S, Chandra S, Hegde M. & Narayanswamy P Evaluation of genetic diversity in jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) based on AFLP markers. Genetics and Molecular Research. 7:645-656.
36. 2008 Manjunath H.G.,Venkatesh G.S., Vas P., Jennifer V.L. & Chandra S. Can Calcium and Sodium Channel Blockers Attenuate Hemodynamic Responses to Endotracheal Intubation? European Journal of General Medicine, 5:198-207.
37. 2008 Channaiah V.B, Chary K, Vlk J.L, Wang Y & Chandra S Low-dose fentanyl: Hemodynamic response to endotracheal intubation in normotensive patients. Archives of Medical Science. 4:292-299.
38. 2008 Roy D.M. & Chandra S. Sequence analysis and potential action of eukaryotic type protein kinase from Streptomyces coelicolor A3 (2). Genomics and Informatics, 6:44-49.
39. 2007 Hunt G.J., Amdam G.V., Schlipalius D., Emore C., Sardesai N., C. E. Williams, O. Rueppell,E. Guzmán-Novoa, M. Arechavaleta-Velasco, Chandra S,  K.Fondrk, M. Beye and R.E. Page Jr Behavioral Genomics of Honeybee foraging and nest defense. Naturwissenschaften. 94:247-267
40. 2007 Ramachandra, M.L, Jagadesh, B & Chandra S. Clinical study and management of secondary Peritonitis due to perforated hollow viscous. Archives of Medical Science, 3:61-68.
41. 2007 Chandra S & Yao Wang. Applications of cluster analysis method to the analysis of time dependent biological data sets. Journal of Applied Sciences, 7:2656-2660.
42. 2006 Chandra S & Bhattacharya A. Identification of a novel NAD-dependent DNA ligase encoded by the hyperthermophilic archaeon, Haloferax volcanii. Bioinformatics Trends: J of Bioinformatics and its applications. 2:1-12
43. 2006 Chandra S, Jennifer L.V & Kapatral V. Comparative insect mitochondrial genomes: Differences despite conserved genome synteny. Journal of Biotechnology. 5:1308-1318.
44. 2006 Olav R, Chandra S, Panikiw T, Fondrk K, Beye M, Hunt G J and Page R. The genetic architecture of sucrose responsiveness in the honeybee, Apis mellifera.L. Genetics. 172:243-251.
45. 2005 Sathees B.C. Chandra & Singh S. Chemosensory processing in the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster: Generalization of a feeding response reveals overlapping odor representations. Journal of Biosciences. 30 (5):679-688.
46. 2002 Daly K.C., Chandra S, Durtschi M.L & Smith.B.H. Generalization of Olfactory –based conditioned response reveals unique but overlapping odor representations in the moth, Manduca Sexta. The Journal of Experimental Biology, 204: 3085-3095.
47. 2001 Chandra S, Hunt G.J, Cobey, S & Smith, B.H. Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) associated with reversal learning and latent inhibition in Honey bees (Apis mellifera). Behavior Genetics, 31:275-285.
48. 2000 Chandra S, Hosler, J.S. and Smith, B.H. Heritable variation for latent inhibition and its correlation with reversal learning in honeybees (Apis mellifera). Journal of Comparative Psychology. 114: 86-97.
49. 1998 Chandra S and Smith B.H. An analysis of synthetic processing of odor mixtures in the honeybee (Apis mellifera). The Journal of Experimental Biology. 201:3113-3121.
50. 1998 Chandra S, Geetha L, Abraham, V.A, Karanth, P, Thomas, K, Srinivasan M.V. and Gadagkar, R. Uniform discrimination of pattern recognition by honeybees. Animal Behavior. 56:1391-1398.

Congratulations to Dr. Claudette Chin

Congratulations to Dr. Claudette Chin for being awarded the Melba Cather Award for Excellence in Education-Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society Lambda Chi Chapter on April 15th, 2015, @ Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida.

Congratulations to Dr. Claudette Chin

Dr. Claudette Chin was awarded the Nurse Educator Award-Florida Nurses Association at the South Region Symposium and Award Ceremony on 11th 2015, @ Signature Grand, Davie Florida.

Congratulations to Dr. Jessie M. Colin

Dr. Jessie M. Colin, professor and director of the PhD, nursing executive leadership, and nursing education programs in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Barry University, was inducted into the Hall of Fame and presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award on April 11, 2015. The Haitian American Nurses Association (HANA) honored Dr. Colin for her tireless work in the South Florida community.

Congratulations to Alina Diaz-Cruz

Alina Diaz-Cruz, MSN, RN has been appointed to the American Nurses Association Advisory Panel for Professional Issues: Workplace Violence and Incivility.

Congratulations to Dr. Indra Hershorin

For delivering the Keynote address “Oh! The Places You’ll Go” at Broward College RN-BSN Graduation Ceremony, on June 19, 2014 at the Signature Grand in Davie Fl.

Congratulations to Lauren Schwal

Passing the certification for nurse educator examination and becoming credentialed as a CNE which signifies a means for faculty to demonstrate their expertise in this role. It communicates to students, peers, and the academic and health care communities that the highest standards of excellence are being met. Congratulations Lauren!!!!!!

Congratulations to Ms. Cynthia Cervantes

Presented a poster at the 86th Annual Florida Academy of Sciences at the Indian River Community College in Fort Pirece, Florida on march 7th 2014. The poster was entitled Correlation Among CV Perfusion Program Outcomes. Co-author was Dr. David Molnar, PhD.

Congratulations to Dr. Indra Hershorin - Hong Kong

Abstract entitled "Reflective Journaling: Using a Blog with Undergraduate Senior Practicum Nursing Students" was selected for an oral presentation for Sigma Theta Tau International 25th International Nursing Research Congress Hong Kong, China. July 24-28, 2014.

Congratulations to Dr. Indra Hershorin

Abstract entitled “Using Wiki Technology for Group Work in an Undergraduate Nursing Course” was selected for a poster presentation for the Florida Nurse's Association South Region 4th Annual Symposium and Awards Ceremony Signature Grand Davie, FL April 26, 2014.

Dr. Jessie Colin's abstract selected for oral presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau International

Congratulations to Jessie M. Colin, PhD, RN, FRE, FAAN. Dr. Colin's abstract entitled "Barriers and Facilitators to Utilizing Nursing Research" was selected for oral presentation at the Sigma Theta Tau International's 25th International Nursing Research Congress being held in Hong Kong on 7/24-28, 2014.

Dr. Indra Hershorin abstract selected for STTI International Research Congress

Congratulations to Dr. Indra Hershorin for having her abstract titled, "Teaching with Technology: Using a Wiki in an Undergraduate Nursing Course," selected for an oral presentation for the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing’s 24th International Nursing Research Congress, Prague, Czech Republic, 22-26 July 2013.

Sigma Theta Tau Award Reciepients

​Congratulations to our doctoral (PhD) nursing students. Ronica Subramoney has been awarded a Sigma Theta Tau – Lambda Chi Chapter Grant for her research study titled "What is the lived experience of Indian women with HIV/AIDs in south Africa"; and Lolita McCarthy has been awarded a Sigma Theta Tau – Lambda Chi Scholarship.

Congratulations Dr. Mureen Shaw

Congratulations to Dr. Mureen Shaw on having her abstract titled, “Prostate Screening Practices Among Jamaican Men,” accepted for poster presentation during the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Florida Academy of Sciences at Barry University, on Friday, 8 March 2013.

Congratulations Dr. Jessie Colin

Congratulations to Dr. Jessie Colin on having two abstracts accepted for the ICN Conference in Melbourne, Australia, in May 2013. The first titled, “IMPROVING HEALTH CARE IN HAITI: BUILDING A COMMUNITY OF NURSING SCHOLARS IN HAITI” and the second titled, “UNDERSTANDING NURSE MIGRATION AND CREDENTIALING IN FLORIDA” were both accepted for a Symposium.

Congratulations Dr. Indra Hershorin

Congratulations to Dr. Indra Hershorin for having her abstract titled, "The Net Generation: Are they engaged in Learning?" accepted for a poster presentation for the 2013 Sigma Theta Tau International Region 7 Conference, "Nursing 2.0: New Generation to Globalization," February 15-16, 2013, Ft Lauderdale, FL.

The Gene Majka Community and Professional Service Award

The Community and Professional Service Award has now been titled The Gene Majka Community and Professional Service Award; and Professor Majka was given the award for 2011-2012. Congratulations, Professor Majka.

Gene Majka Named Florida’s Community Engagement Educator of the Year

Congratulations to Gene Majka has been named Florida’s Community Engagement Educator of the Year. The award will be presented at the 2012 Awards Gala on November 8th at the University of Tampa.

National Council of State Board of Nursing Inducts Dr. Jessie Colin into NCSBN Institute of Regulatory Excellence

Chicago-- The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) inducted its sixth group of Fellows of the NCSBN Institute of Regulatory Excellence (IRE) during the NCSBN Annual Meeting and Delegate Assembly in Dallas on Aug. 9, 2012. Barry University professor of nursing Jessie Colin, Ph.D., FRE was one of the seven inductees.

The IRE began in 2004 with the purpose of providing boards of nursing with high quality regulatory education, expanding the body of knowledge related to regulation through research and scholarly work, developing the capacity of regulators to become expert leaders, and developing a network of regulators who collaborate to improve regulatory practices and outcomes.

The IRE Fellowship Program is a four-year comprehensive educational and professional development program designed for current regulators who want to enhance their knowledge of and leadership in nursing regulation. The program includes experiences in analyzing issues involving public policy and regulation, strategic planning, patient safety, and communication. It also requires the application of evidence-based concepts in decision making and leadership.

Individuals who complete the Fellowship Program requirements are called a Fellow of the NCSBN Regulatory Excellence Institute (FRE) and are entitled to use the initials “FRE” after their name in recognition of their accomplishment.

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a not-for-profit organization whose members include the boards of nursing in the 50 states, the District of Columbia and four U.S. territories — American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands. There are also 12 associate members.

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Awarded The College of Nursing and Health Sciences 1.2 Million in Grant Funds for FY2013

Congratulations to Dr. Jessie Colin for her work on the HRSA grant. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences was awarded 1.2 million in grant funds for the Nurse Faculty Loan Program, for the fiscal year 2013.

Dr. Indra Hershorin to Present Abstract at XIII Pan American Nursing Research Colloquium, September 2012

​Congratulations to Dr. Indra Hershorin for having her abstract entitled “A New Challenge for the Millennium: Type 2 Diabetes in Children” accepted for an oral presentation at the XIII Pan American Nursing Research Colloquium hosted by the University of Miami, September 5-7, 2012 Miami Beach, FL.

Sigma Theta Tau International's 23rd International Nursing Research Congress -- Notification Letter for Oral Presentation

ongratulations Dr. Indra Hershorin on having her abstract for Sigma Theta Tau International's 23rd International Nursing Research Congress, "Active Teaching, Active Learning: Are Today's Students Engaged in Learning?," selected for an Oral presentation.​

American Nurses Association Elects Gene Majka As Florida Delegate

Professor Gene Majka has been elected as a Florida delegate at the ANA Conference in Washington D.C. June 14-16, 2012.