Dr. John Merriman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John Merriman is an Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. His primary research interest focuses on improving cognitive function in postmenopausal women with breast cancer through stress management techniques. He is particularly interested in the multiple determinants of health, including biobehavioral and social factors that affect the efficacy of stress management interventions in this population. His recent study, supported by a K99/R00 award from the National Institute of Nursing Research, evaluated the feasibility and potential impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction compared to a health enhancement program aimed at improving cognitive function in postmenopausal women undergoing aromatase inhibitor therapy for breast cancer. Merriman is the Immediate Past President of the International Society of Nurses in Genetics. He holds a PhD in Nursing and has a strong background in the connections between chronic disease, complementary and integrative health, as well as actively engaging with professional organizations such as the American Nurses Association and the Oncology Nursing Society.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing • New York, NY

Assistant Professor focusing on research that enhances cognitive function in postmenopausal women with breast cancer.

Awards

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Postdoctoral Alumni Award

#2006

International Inductee

Requirements for New York University

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Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.