Patrick Josey Smith smith562@mc.duke.edu EDUCATION University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC B.A. in Psychology & Music Performance, May 2003 Duke University Durham, NC Master of Arts in Psychology Department of Psychology & Neuroscience Thesis: Aerobic Exercise and Cognitive Performance: a Metaanalytic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Advisor: James Blumenthal, PhD Completed: May, 2008 Doctorate of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology Ph.D. anticipated, June 2010 Doctoral student, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience Dissertation: Aerobic Exercise, Diet, and Neurocognition among Individuals with High Blood Pressure Advisor: James Blumenthal, PhD Completed: May, 2009 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill PUBLICATIONS Chapel Hill, NC Master of Public Health in Biostatistics M.P.H. anticipated, May 2011 Peer-reviewed Publications Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Babyak MA, Browndyke JN, Welsh- Bohmer KA, Strauman TJ, Sherwood A. Aerobic exercise, diet, and neurocognition among individuals with high blood pressure. (Under Review) Smith PJ & Blumenthal JA. Diet and Neurocognition: review of evidence and methodological considerations. (In Press)
Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Babyak MA, Hoffman BM, Watkins LL, Doraiswamy PM, Waugh R, Hinderliter A, Sherwood A. Vascular Health and Cerebral Hyperintensities among Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Depression. (In Press) Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Hoffman BM, Browndyke JN, Welsh- Bohmer KA, Cooper HM, Sherwood A. Aerobic exercise and neurocognitive performance: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. (In Press) Hoffman BH, Sherwood A, Smith PJ, Babyak MA, Doraiswamy PM, Hinderliter A, & Blumenthal, JA. Cardiovascular disease risk, vascular health, and erectile dysfunction among middle-aged, clinically depressed men. International Journal of Impotence Research. (In Press) Browndyke JN, Smith PJ, Mathew JP. Neurobehavioral sequelae following cardiac surgery [book chapter]. Appearing in Cardiovascular Disease and the Brain: Considerations for the Development of Vascular Cognitive Impairment. Edited by Ronald Cohen. (In Press) Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Sherwood A, Babyak M, Sketch MH, Watkins LL. Omega-3 Fatty Acid Consumption and Ventricular Ectopy following Acute Myocardial Infarction. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009. May; 89(5):1315-20. Smith PJ, Attix DK, BC Weldon, NH Greene, Monk TG. Executive function and depression as independent predictors of postoperative delirium. Anesthesiology. 2009. April, 110(4): 781-787. Greene NH, Attix DK, BC Weldon, Smith PJ, McDonagh DL, Monk TG. Measures of Executive Function and Depression Identify Patients at Risk for Postoperative Delirium. Anesthesiology. 2009. April, 110(4): 788-795. Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA. Neurobehavioral function and cardiovascular health [book chapter]. Appearing in Psychological Factors and Cardiovascular Disorders: The Role of Stress and Psychosocial Influences. Edited by Leo Sher. Nova Science Publishers. Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Babyak MA, Hoffman BM, Watkins LL, Doraiswamy PM, Waugh R, Hinderliter A, Sherwood A. Intima media thickness and age of first depressive episode among middle-
Published Abstracts aged and older adults with major depression. Biol Psychol. 2009. March, 80(4): 361-364. Hoffman BM, Blumenthal JA, Babyak MA, Rogers SD, Smith PJ, Barbour KA, Doraiswamy PM, Sherwood A. Aerobic Exercise Fails to Improve Cognitive Function in Depressed Middle-Aged and Older Adults. Med Sci Sport Exer. 2008. July, 40(7): 1344-52. Taylor JL, Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Babyak MA, Palmer S. Coping and coping and quality of life in patients awaiting lung transplant. J Psych Res. 2008. July; 65(1): 71-79. Smith PJ. [Nutrition and fitness: Mental health, aging, and the implementation of a healthy diet and physical activity lifestyle]. J Psych Res. 2008. 64(1): 115. (Book Review) Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Sherwood A, Hinderliter A, Babyak M. Effects of an exercise and weight loss intervention on depressive symptoms among individuals with hypertension. J Psych Res. 2007. November; 63(5): 463-469. Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Babyak MA, Hoffman BM, Doraiswamy PM, Waugh R, Hinderliter A, Sherwood A. Cerebrovascular risk factors, vascular disease, and neuropsychological outcomes in adults with major depression. Psych Med. 2007. July; 69: 578-586. Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Sherwood A, Babyak M, Sketch MH, Watkins LL. Ventricular Ectopy: Impact of self-reported stress. Am Heart J. 2007 Jan; 153(1):133-9. Smith PJ, Babyak M, PM Doraiswamy, Hoffman BM, Hinderliter A, Waugh R, Sherwood A, Blumenthal JA (2009). Vascular Health and Cerebral Hyperintensities among Middle-Aged and Older Adults with Major Depression. American Psychosomatic Society Conference. Smith PJ, Babyak MA, Johnson J, Wilson AM, Earnhardt KH, Beckman BJ, Hinderliter AL, Sherwood A, Blumenthal JA (2008). Perceived social support, marital status, and ambulatory blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure. American Psychosomatic Society Conference.
PRESENTATIONS Taylor JL, Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Babyak MA, Strauman TJ, Palmer S (2007). Coping and Quality of Life among individuals awaiting lung transplantation. Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference. Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Hinderliter A, Hoffman, BM, Babyak M, Sherwood A (2007). Cerebrovascular risk factors, vascular health, and neuropsychological outcomes among adults with major depression. Society of Behavioral Medicine Conference. Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Sherwood A, Hinderliter A, Babyak M (2006). Effects of exercise on depressive symptoms in hypertensive patients. American Psychosomatic Society Conference. Smith PJ, Blumenthal JA, Babyak MA, Georgiades A, Sherwood A, Sketch MH, Krishnan RR, Watkins LL (2005). Depression and anxiety as predictors of ventricular tachycardia among post-mi patients. American Psychosomatic Society Conference. Smith PJ (July 24, 2008). Brain or Vein? Challenges in characterizing the hemodynamic response function (HRF) in clinical populations. Presentation given to clinical investigators, clinical faculty, and trainees in the Alzheimer s Disease Research Center at Duke University. Smith PJ (July 15, 2008). Health Psychology. Formal presentation given to Duke University undergraduates enrolled in Abnormal Psychology during the second summer semester of 2008. Smith PJ, Babyak MA, Blumenthal JA, Georgiades A, Sherwood A, Sketch MH, Watkins LL (2008). Omega-3 fatty acids and ventricular ectopy following acute myocardial infarction. American Psychosomatic Society Conference. Smith, PJ. Stress management strategies for medical students (May 17, 2007). Formal presentation given to Duke first year medical students on the relationship between aerobic exercise, relaxation, and psychological stress. Watkins LL, Blumenthal JA, Davidson JR, McCants CB, O Connor CM, Sketch MH (2006). Antidepressant use in coronary heart
disease patients: impact on survival. American Psychosomatic Society Conference. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS / ACTIVITIES American Psychosomatic Society Member, 2006 - current American Psychological Association, 2008 - current Society of Behavioral Medicine Member, 2007 current Peer Reviewer Diabetic Medicine Journal of Psychosomatic Research Psychosomatic Medicine Psychiatry Research Archives of Internal Medicine Duke University Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Student Mentor Representative 2005 Served as student representative in voicing mentor-mentee concerns for clinical psychology graduate students Vertical Integration Program: Undergraduate mentor 2006, 2007 Mentored two undergraduate students in conducting original Behavioral Medicine research, eventually reaching publication Graduate and Professional Student Council Representative 2007 Served as elected student representative for clinical psychology students on the Duke graduate student council. Activities included regular meetings, council voting on graduate school policies, and committee membership