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CV-1 CURRICULUM VITAE JUN DAI, M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. EDUCATION ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS In the US Associate Professor, MPH Program, Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, the U.S. 1/2016 - Present Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, the U.S. 3/2016 3/2017 Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Institute for Medicine and Public Health, Nashville, TN, the U.S. 7/2012 - 1/2016 Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, (Former School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation), Indiana University-Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, the U.S. 2012 - 2013 Assistant Professor (adjunct), Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, the U.S. 11/2008 - 2012 Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Epidemiology, Department of Applied Health Science, School of Public Health-Bloomington (Former School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation), Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, the U.S. 2008 - 2012 Ph.D. Nutrition Health Sciences Concentrating on Epidemiology, Emory University (Atlanta, GA, the US) Dissertation: “Protective Mechanisms of the Mediterranean Diet on Cardiovascular Disease: A Twin Study” (Advisor: Viola Vaccarino, M.D., Ph.D.) 2008 M.Sc. Nutrition and Food Hygiene Concentrating on Clinical Nutrition, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences (Guangzhou, Guangdong, China) Dissertation: “Effects of Dietary Fatty Acid Compositions on Postprandial Kinetics of Triglyceride-rich Lipoproteins among Type 2 Diabetic Patients” (Advisor: Yi-Xiang Su, M.D., M.Sc.) 1998 M.D. Medicine with Specialty in Clinical Nutrition, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences (Guangzhou, Guangdong, China) (a unique six-year national program, only 15 students), Both courses and examinations were given in English; some nutrition courses were given by Canadian Professors 1991

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JUN DAI, M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D.

EDUCATION

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

• In the US

Associate Professor, MPH Program, Department of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, the U.S.

1/2016 - Present

Adjunct Associate Professor, Division of Epidemiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, the U.S.

3/2016 – 3/2017

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology, Department of

Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Institute for Medicine and

Public Health, Nashville, TN, the U.S.

7/2012 - 1/2016

Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School

of Public Health, (Former School of Health, Physical Education and

Recreation), Indiana University-Bloomington, Bloomington, IN, the U.S.

2012 - 2013

Assistant Professor (adjunct), Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and

Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, the U.S.

11/2008 - 2012

Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Epidemiology, Department of Applied

Health Science, School of Public Health-Bloomington (Former School of

Health, Physical Education and Recreation), Indiana University,

Bloomington, IN, the U.S.

2008 - 2012

Ph.D.

Nutrition Health Sciences Concentrating on Epidemiology, Emory

University (Atlanta, GA, the US) Dissertation: “Protective Mechanisms of the Mediterranean

Diet on Cardiovascular Disease: A Twin Study” (Advisor: Viola Vaccarino, M.D., Ph.D.)

2008

M.Sc.

Nutrition and Food Hygiene Concentrating on Clinical

Nutrition, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences (Guangzhou, Guangdong, China)

Dissertation: “Effects of Dietary Fatty Acid Compositions on Postprandial Kinetics of Triglyceride-rich Lipoproteins among

Type 2 Diabetic Patients” (Advisor: Yi-Xiang Su, M.D., M.Sc.)

1998

M.D.

Medicine with Specialty in Clinical Nutrition, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences (Guangzhou, Guangdong,

China) (a unique six-year national program, only 15 students), Both courses and examinations were given in English; some

nutrition courses were given by Canadian Professors

1991

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• In China

Associate Professor, Medicine and Nutrition, Department of Clinical

Nutrition, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

2002 - 2003

Lecturer, Medicine and Nutrition, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

1996 – 2002

(Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences merged into Zhongshan University in 2001, and the

new university is called Sun Yat-sen University)

Assistant Professor, Medicine and Nutrition, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences (SUMS), Guangzhou,

Guangdong, China

1991 – 1996

CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS

Physician with a specialty in clinical nutrition, Department of Clinical

Nutrition, the First Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences

7/1994 – 12/1996

HONORS AND AWARDS

Faculty Member of Alpha Eta Society – Des Moines University

Chapter. Des Moines, IA, the US. 2018

2018

Winner for Sandra Daugherty Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease or Hypertension Epidemiology. The 49th Conference on

Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention. Palm Harbor, Florida, the US. 2009

2009

Winner for Jeremiah and Rose Stamler Research Award for New

Investigators. The 48th Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention, Colorado Spring, Colorado, the US. 2008 (Top 5 out of over

500 abstracts)

2008

Finalist for Jeremiah and Rose Stamler Research Award for New

Investigators. The 47th Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology

and Prevention. Orlando, Florida, the US. 2007 (Top 5 out of over 500 abstracts)

2007

Excellent Teacher Award, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen

University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

2003

The Provincial Best Student Award, Guangdong, China 1990

The Best Student Award (every academic year), Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

1985 - 1991

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

The 15th Asia Pacific Bioinformatics Conference (APBC 2017), Shenzhen,

China, Jan 15-18, 2017

2017

The 2nd short course on next-generation sequencing: Technology and

Statistical Methods (Sponsored by National Human Genome Research

2012

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Institute, US), University of Alabama-Birmingham, AL, the US The 2nd advanced molecular medicine laboratory techniques, Sun Yat-sen

University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China 2002

Chinese Medical Board Fellowship, the Department of Clinical Nutrition,

School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong,

China, funded by the Chinese Medical Board (New York, the US)

2001 – 2002

Visiting Scholar, Department of Community, Occupational and Family

Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore

2000

Faculty Training Program, the Department of Clinical Nutrition, Sun

Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China,

funded by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) (Canada)

1991 – 1995

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American Heart Association American Society for Nutrition

TEACHING

• In the US

Courses Given

Graduate Courses Given

MPH650 Basic Statistics, 3-credit, course instructor, Des Moines University College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

Fall 2020, Spring 2021

MPH655 Epidemiology, 3-credit, course instructor, Des Moines University College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

Fall 2019, Summer 2020 & 2021

MPH I899 Independent Study, 1-credit, Mentor, Des Moines University

College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

Spring 2019, Fall

2018

MPH772 Cardiovascular Epidemiology, 3-credit course, course

developer, director and instructor, Des Moines University College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

Fall 2017

MPH 656 Public Health Biology, 3-credit course, course director,

instructor, and developer, Des Moines University College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

2016 - present

C611 Epidemiology, 3-credit course, course director & solo-teacher, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

Spring 2012

N641 Reading in Nutrition Science, 3-credit, course director &

solo-teacher, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

Fall 2011

N640 Research in Nutrition Science, 3-credit, course director & solo-teacher, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington,

Bloomington, IN

Fall 2011

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Graduate Lectures Given

CPM Healthcare System, “Epidemiological Perspectives for Healthcare Management,” Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (CPM), Des Moines, IA

Fall 2016 - present

C611 (Epidemiology), “Epidemiologic Research,” Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

11/2009

N532 Advanced Human Nutrition, 3-credit course, and the seminar

course director & solo-teacher, Indiana University School of Public

Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

Spring 2011 &

2010

New Graduate Courses Created

MPH I899 Independent Study, 1-credit, Des Moines University College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

Spring 2019, Fall 2018,

MPH772 Cardiovascular Epidemiology, 3-credit course, course developer, director and instructor, Des Moines University College of Health Sciences,

Des Moines, IA

Spring & Summer 2017

MPH 656 Public Health Biology, 3-credit course, course director, instructor and developer, Des Moines University College of Health Sciences, Des

Moines, IA

Spring 2016

C611 Epidemiology, 3-credit course, course director & solo-teacher),

Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

Fall 2011

Graduate Courses Reconstructed and Redesigned

MPH 650 Basic Statistics, 3-credit, Des Moines University College of Health

Sciences, Des Moines, IA

Fall 2020

MPH 655 Epidemiology, 3-credit course, Des Moines University College of

Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

Fall 2019 & Spring

2018

MPH 774 Infectious Disease, 3-credit course, Des Moines University College of Health Sciences, Des Moines, IA

Fall 2018

MPH 656 Public Health Biology, 3-credit course, course director, instructor and developer, Des Moines University College of Health Sciences, Des

Moines, IA (Note: Developed Interprofessional Collaborative Education

Component)

Spring 2018

Undergraduate Courses

N432 Advanced Nutrition, 3-credit course, course director & solo-teacher, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington,

Bloomington, IN

Spring 2010, 2011, & 2012

N231 Human Nutrition, 3-credit course, course director & solo-teacher, Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington,

Bloomington, IN

Fall 2010 & 2011

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In China

Team-Teaching Courses Taught 1991 – 2003

Undergraduate Courses

Dietary Culture in China

Diet and Diseases

Medical School Courses

Human Nutrition

Food Toxicology Clinical Nutrition

Food Sciences

Nutrition and Food Hygiene Maternal and Child Nutrition

Diet and Health

Graduate Courses

Human Nutrition

ACADEMIC ADVISING/SUPERVISION

• Graduate Students Advising

In the US

Des Moines University

Master’s Program of Public Health (MPH)

(selected) Ashley Holubar, Alyssa Meyer, Jazmine Thomas, Amanda

Steele, Hanna Barrett, Harikrishna Halaharvi, Dana Bechtold, Catherine

Dysert, Derrick Fritz, Danielle Gilbert, Emily Hanlin, Philip Helge, Juliette

Iradukunda, Naureen Islam, Christine Jackson, Anastacia Lee, Aubrey

Massmann, Amy Osterman, Kristen Rees, Jessica Snapp, Bridget Tunink,

Mallory Jasicki, Youngjae Jeon, Vinelys Mendez, Melsa Mwanja, Nichole

Shumway, Liz Sweet, Jennifer Wu.

2016 - present

Graduate Lectures Given (Continued)

MBS1B02 Introduction to Research, “Dai Lab and Research,” Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Des Moines, IA

Fall 2021

CPM Healthcare System, “Epidemiological Perspectives for Healthcare Management,” Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Des Moines, IA

Fall 2016 - present

C611 Epidemiology, “Epidemiologic Research,” Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

11/2009

EPI551/IH551 (Nutrition and Chronic Disease), “Mediterranean Diet,” Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA

10/2006

IBS 581 (Human Nutrition II), “Zinc Metabolism and Biological Function,” Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA

3/2006

Teaching Assistant for Graduate Courses

IBS 581 (Human Nutrition II) Emory University, Atlanta, GA

1/2006-5/2006

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Master’s Program of Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) 2021 - present

Risheek Chemudupati, Kevin John

Indiana University-Bloomington

Master’s Program in Nutrition Science

Mary Adams, Qin Guo, Ye-Cheng Yao 2008-2012

Master’s Program of Public Health (MPH)

Hannah Bergbower, Jemeila Nakeya Williams 2008-2012

• Research Mentoring for Students

In the US

Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

Mathew Jacob Ittoop DO student (Class of 2023) 2020

Spencer Shawn Moore DO student (Class of 2023) 2020

Chaseton Clare Womack DO student (Class of 2023) 2020

Joseph G Andrade DO student (Class of 2022) 2019

Sara Strandlund DO student (Class of 2021) 2018

Pallavi Mukherji DO student (Class of 2020) 2017, 2018

Pooja Gottumukkla DO student (Class of 2021) 2017, 2018

Abigail Krone Undergraduate, Iowa State University Summer 2016

Indiana University – Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

Qin Guo

Ye-Cheng Yao

Graduate 2008 - 2012

In China

Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Shu-Yu Zhuo, Song-Min He, Jian-Qun Zhou, Zhen Lin,

Chun-Hua Li, Bu-Qin Yang, Sheng-Mou Lin, Miao-Miao He, Dong-Yi Xie, Lu Han, Shun-Yan Huang, Jun-Feng Nie

MD students 2000 - 2002

• Academic Supervision

Des Moines University

Mentee Current Position Time

Research Associate and Programmer

Ming Leung

Computer Scientist III

Center for Bioinformatics and Genomics

Penn State University

5/2017 - 6/2019

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Mentee Current Position Time

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Post-doctoral fellow

Sheng-Hui Wu

Assistant Professor

Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics

University of Texas Health Science Ctr. at San Antonio

10/2012 - 8/2014

RESEARCH GRANTS

• In the U.S.

Extramural Fund

Ongoing

1R15HL152330-A01 Dai, Jun (PI) 3/1/2021-2/30/2024

NIH ($488,819 total) Incident Type 2 Diabetes, Incident Obesity, and Hydroxymethylation

Role: PI

Oracle for Research Dai, Jun (PI) 3/5/2021-2/30/2026 Oracle Corporation ($15,000 total)

Etiology of cardiometabolic disease and mechanisms Role: PI

Completed

1R56HL133887-01 Dai, Jun (PI) 2016-2018 NIH/NHLBI ($829,000 total)

miRNAs, Whole Diet, and Coronary Heart Disease

Role: PI

1R21HL127368-01 Dai, Jun (PI) 2014-2016 NIH/NHLBI ($249,250 total)

Characterizing Life-Span Sociobehavioral Determinants of DNA (Hydroxy)Methylation

Role: PI

10SDG2630182 Dai, Jun (PI) 2010-2013 American Heart Association Scientist Development Grant - National Center ($308,000 total)

Mediterranean Diet, Biomarkers, Cardiovascular Death: the NHLBI Twin Study Role: PI 0615123B Dai, Jun (PI) 2006-2008 American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship ($39,000 total) Protective Mechanisms of the Mediterranean Diet on Cardiovascular Disease: A Twin Study. Role: PI

Selected Submitted (unfunded)

1R01HL133887-A1 Dai, Jun (PI) 2019-2024

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NIH/NHLBI ($2,633,950 total) miRNAs, Whole Diet, and Coronary Heart Disease

Role: PI

1R01DK121952-A1 Dai, Jun (PI) 2019-2024

NIH/NIDDK ($1,996,754 total)

Insulin-resistance diseases, hydroxymethylation, and lifespan factors Role: PI

1R01HL146527-A1 Dai, Jun (PI) 2019-2024 NIH/NHLBI ($2,498,664 total)

Lifespan factors, hydroxymethylation, and cardiovascular disease

Role: PI

1R15HL152330-01 Dai, Jun (PI) 2020-2023

NIH/NHLBI ($488,020 total) Insulin-resistance diseases, hydroxymethylation, and lifespan factors

Role: PI

Intramural Fund

Ongoing

N/A

Completed

VR8428.1 Dai, Jun (PI) 2013

Vanderbilt University Medical Center VICTR fund ($24, 910 Direct cost) Pilot Study of DNA (hydroxy)methylation among identical twins discordant for cardiovascular disease Role: PI

VR5567 Dai, Jun (PI) 2013 Vanderbilt University Medical Center VICTR fund ($16,461.00 Direct cost) Illustrative Study of Long-Stored Plasma MiRNA Profiling among Identical Twins: A Pilot Study Role: PI (VICTR fund at Vanderbilt University Medical Center was supported by CTSA award No. UL1TR000445 from the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences of the National Institute of Health) Dai, Jun (PI) 2009-2012

Intramural Funds Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University ($15,000 total)

Computerized Expansion of Molecule-Level Dietary Dataset: the NHLBI Twin Study Role: PI

Selected Submitted (unfunded)

Dai, Jun (PI) 2018

Intramural Funds - Iowa Osteopathic Education & Research (IOER) Fund ($14,688.52 total) Epigenetic Study for Cardiometabolic Diseases Role: PI

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Research Without Fund

Ongoing

Dai, Jun 2017-Present Circulating miRNAs and maternal and children health Role: Site-PI

• In China

Completed

Randomized Clinical Trials

522301118 Dai, Jun (PI) 1998-2000 Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences Research Foundation

Optimal Dietary Fat Pattern to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease among Type 2 Diabetes (Registered at www.ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00467168)

Role: PI

Cross-Sectional Studies of Diet and Chronic Diseases/Health

Su, Yi-Xiang (PI) 1999-2001

Research Fund of The Dannon Co. Inc., PR China

Effects of Multi-Level Nutritional Education on K-A-P among Children in Guangzhou and the Evaluation

Role: Co-investigator

Su, Yi-Xiang (PI) 1998-2000

Ministry of Public Health of China, PR China

Calcium Requirement for Pregnant and Lactating Women and Effects of Calcium Supplement on Bones

Role: Co-investigator

Dai, Jun (PI) 1998-2000

Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences M.D. Internship Research Fund

Diet and Oxidative Defense in Chinese Type 2 Diabetic Out-Patients Role: PI

Fu, Zhu-Zhi (PI) 1997-2000 Provincial Research Key Plan, Department of Sciences & Technology of Guangdong Province

Prevention and Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus in Guangdong

Role: Co-investigator

Fu, Zhu-Zhi (PI) 1996-1999 National “the Ninth Five-Year” Science and Technology Key Plan

The Second National Survey of Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Tolerance: Guangdong Study

Role: Co-investigator

He, Mei-Zi (PI) 1995-1997 Ministry of Public Health of China, PR China

Maternal and Infant Nutrition Education Role: Co-investigator

Multiple-PIs: Ho, Zhi-Qian (PI, China); Anderson, D. Harvey (PI, Canada) 1991-1992

International Development Research Center of Canada, Canada,

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Infant Growth and Feeding Pattern in Guangdong Province Role: Co-investigator

Longitudinal Studies on Maternal and Child Health

Multiple-PIs: Ho, Zhi-Qian Ho (PI, China); Anderson, D. Harvey (PI, Canada) 1992-1996

International Development Research Center of Canada, Canada

Infant Growth and Development Follow-up Study in Guangdong Province Role: Co-investigator

Intervention Studies on Maternal and Child Health

Multiple-PIs: Ho, Zhi-Qian (PI, China); Anderson, D. Harvey (PI, Canada) 1992-1996

International Development Research Center of Canada (IDRC), Canada

Infant Growth and Development Intervention Study in Guangdong Province Role: Co-investigator

Animal Experiments

B2000011 Dai, J (PI)

2000-2002

Science Foundation of Department of Public Health of Guangdong Province Effect of Dietary Fatty Acid Ratios on Atherosclerosis in New-Zealand Rabbits

Role: PI

Evaluation of Functions and Safety of Healthy Foods

Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator in several animal experiments/toxicological evaluation,

funded from various industrial companies.

FIELD-BASED RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (SELECTED)

• Rural

“The Second National Survey of Diabetes Mellitus and Impaired Glucose Tolerance: Guangdong

study”, Guangning County, Guangdong, PR China, 1997

“Infant Growth and Feeding Pattern in Guangdong Province”, Gaoyao City (the former Gaoyao

County), Guangdong, PR China, 1991-1996

“Infant Growth and Feeding Pattern in Guangdong Province”, Xinhui District, Jiangmen City (the

former Xinhui County), Guangdong, PR China, 1991-1996

“Nutrition and Food Safety Surveillance”, worked with officers from Guangdong Provincial Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Shunde district (the former Shunde County), Foshan,

Guangdong, PR China, 1991

• Urban

Several studies in different settings including hospitals, kindergartens, and university, Guangzhou,

Guangdong, PR China

PUBLICATIONS (reverse chronological order)

(*Corresponding author, ** Co-first author)

• Publications in peer-reviewed journals

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1. Dai J*, Leung M, Guan W, Guo H-T, Krasnow RE, Wang TJ, El‐Rifai W, Zhao Z, Reed T.

Whole-Genome Differentially Hydroxymethylated DNA Regions among Twins Discordant for Cardiovascular Death. Genes (Basel). 2021, 12(8), 1183-1202.

https://doi.org/10.3390/genes12081183

2. Yao Y, Chen S-B, Ding G, Dai J*. Evaluation of Reliability of the Recomputed Nutrient Intake

Data in the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin Study. Nutrients 2019 Jan 8;11(1),

109. pii:E109. doi:10.3390/nu11010109.

3. Wu S-H, Ozaki K, Krasnow RE, Reed T, Dai J*. A new look at genetic and environmental

architecture on lipids using non-normal structural equation modeling in male twins: The NHLBI Twin Study. Behav Genet. 2017 Jul;47(4):425-433. doi: 10.1007/s10519-017-9841-7. Epub

2017 Apr 17.

4. Wu S-H, Kim T-K, Wu X, Scherler K, Baxter D, Wang K, Krasnow RE, Reed T, Dai J*. Circulating microRNAs and life expectancy among identical twins. Ann Hum Genet. 2016 Jul 12.

doi: 10.1111/ahg.12160.

5. Dai J*, Krasnow RE, Reed T. Midlife Moderation-Quantified Healthy Diet and 40-year Mortality

Risk from Coronary Heart Disease: The Prospective NHLBI Twin Study. Br J Nutr. 2016

Jul;116(2):326-34. doi: 10.1017/S0007114516001914. Epub 2016 May 18.

6. Dai J*, Mukamal KJ, Krasnow RE, Swan GE, Reed T. Higher usual alcohol consumption was

associated with a lower 41-y mortality risk from coronary artery disease in men independent of genetic and common environmental factors: the prospective NHLBI Twin Study. Am J Clin Nutr.

2015;102(1):31-9. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.114.106435. Epub 2015 May 6. (Honored as Editor’s Pick for Volume 102 Issue 1 of Am J Clin Nutr)

7. Wu S-H, Guo Q, Viken RJ, Reed T, Dai J*. Heritability of usual alcohol hangover and

intoxication in male twins: the NAS-NRC Twin Registry. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2014 Aug;38(8):2307-13. doi: 10.1111/acer.12487.

8. Wu S-H, Neale MC, Acton AJ Jr, Considine RV, Krasnow RE, Reed T, Dai J*. Genetic and

environmental influences on the prospective correlation between systemic inflammation and coronary heart disease death in male twins. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2014

Sep;34(9):2168-74. doi: 10.1161/ATVBAHA.114.303556. Epub 2014 Jul 31.

9. Dai J*, Krasnow RE, Liu L, Sawada SG, Reed T. The association between postload plasma

glucose levels and 38-Year mortality risk of coronary heart disease: the prospective NHLBI

Twin Study. PLOS One. 2013;8(7): e69332. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0069332

10. Ferranti EP, Dunbar SB, Higgins M, Dai J, Ziegler TR, Frediani JK, Reilly C, Brigham KL.

Psychosocial factors associated with diet quality in a working adult population. Res Nurs Health.

2013;36(3):242-56.

11. Dai J*, Lampert R, Wilson PW, Goldberg J, Ziegler T, Vaccarino V. Mediterranean dietary

pattern is associated with improved cardiac autonomic function among middle-aged men: A twin study. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2010 Jul;3(4):366-73. Epub 2010 Jun 15.

12. Dai J*, Ziegler TR, Bostick RM, Manatunga AK, Jones DP, Goldberg J, Wilson PW, Jones L,

Shallenberger L, Vaccarino V. High habitual dietary alpha-linolenic acid intake is associated with decreased plasma soluble interleukin-6 receptor concentrations among male twins. Am J

Clin Nutr. 2010 Jul;92(1):177-85. Epub 2010 May 12.

13. Dai J*, Su Y, Bartell S, Le N-A, Ling W, Liang Y, Gao L, Wu H, Veledar E, Vaccarino V. Beneficial

effects of designed dietary fatty acid compositions on lipids in triacylglycerol-rich lipoproteins

among Chinese type 2 diabetic patients. Metabolism-Clinical and Experimental. 2009;58(4):510-518

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14. Dai J*, Jones DP, Goldberg J, Ziegler TR, Bostick RM, Wilson PW, Manatunga AK, Shallenberger L, Jones L, Vaccarino V. Association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and oxidative

stress. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008;88(5):1364-70

15. Vaccarino V, Brennan M-L, Miller AH, Bremner JD, Ritchie JC, Lindau F, Veledar E, Su S, Murrah

NV, Jones L, Jawed F, Dai J, Goldberg J, Hazen SL. Association between major depressive

disorder and serum myeloperoxidase and other markers of inflammation: A Twin Study. Biol Psychiatry. 2008;64(6):476-83

16. Dai J, Miller AH, Bremner D, Goldberg J, Jones L, Buckham R, Murrah N, Veledar E, Wilson PW, Vaccarino V. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet is inversely associated with circulating

interleukin-6 among middle-aged males: a twin study. Circulation. 2008; 117(2):169-75

17. Su S, Snieder H, Miller AH, Ritchie J, Bremner JD, Goldberg J, Dai J, Jones L, Murrah NV, Zhao J, Vaccarino V. Genetic and environmental influences on systemic markers of inflammation in

middle-aged male twins. Atherosclerosis. 2008;200(1):213-20

18. Gregory CO, Dai J, Ramirez-Zea M, Stein AD. Occupation is more important than rural or urban

residence in explaining the prevalence of metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk in

Guatemalan adults. J Nutr. 2007;137(5):1314-9

19. Dai J*, Ling W, Su Y, Gao L, Zhuo S. [Effects of dietary fatty acid composition ratios on the

development of atherosclerosis in New-Zealand Rabbits.] Acta Nutrimenta Sinica.

2003,25(1):25-8

20. Dai J*, Su Y, Ling W, Liang Y, Zhong C. [Effects of dietary fatty acid composition ratios on the

postprandial metabolism of plasma triglycerides.] Chinese J Arteriosclerosis.

2002;10(2):144-8

21. Shen HM, Dai J, Chia SE, Lim A, Ong CN. Detection of apoptotic alterations in sperm in

subfertile patients and their correlations with sperm quality. Hum Reprod. 2002;17(5):1266-73

22. He M, Ma J, Chen Q, Mei J, Dai J, Luo Y, Jiang Z, Lui SS, He Z, Yeung DL, Anderson GH. Growth

and feed practices of 4 and 8 months infants in Southern China. Nutrition Research.

2001;21(1):103-20

23. He M, Mei J, Jiang Z, Chen Q, Ma J, Dai J, Li M, Su Y, Lui SS, Yeung DL, Anderson GH. Growth of infants during the first 18 months of life in urban and rural areas of southern China. J

Paediatr Child Health. 2001;37(5):456-64

24. Dai J*, Su Y, Ling W, Liang Y, Zhong C, Gao L. [Recommendation of dietary fatty acid

composition ratios for type 2 diabetic patients.] Acta Nutrimenta Sinica. 2000;22(3):256-60

25. Dai J*, Su Y, Yan F, Liu S, Xu L, Li J. [The pattern of diet and dietary fatty acids in type 2 diabetic out-patients investigated with an accurate food frequency method.] Chinese J Public

Health. 2000;16(1):43-4

26. Dai J*, Su Y, Ling W, Liang Y, Zhong C, Ou X. [Study of fatty acids composition ratio of oral fat loads used in postprandial lipids and lipoproteins metabolism.] Chinese J Arteriosclerosis.

2000;8(3):8-13

27. Dai J*, Su Y. [Dietary fatty acids, blood lipids, and atherosclerosis.] Chinese J Public Health.

1998;14(8): 494-7.

28. Dai J*, He M, Mei J, Chen Q, Jiang Z, Ma J, Lui SS, Anderson GH, Ho Z-Q. [Breastfeeding patterns and development of 4-month old infants in Guangdong province.] Maternal & Child

Health Care of Guangdong. 1996;2(3):1-4.

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29. Ma J, He M, Mei J, Chen Q, Jiang Z, Dai J, Luo Y, Lui SS, Anderson GH, Ho Z-Q. [The health status of 1152 infants and the influence factors.] Maternal & Child Health Care of China. 1995;

10(4):230-31.

30. Wang Z-Q**, Dai J**, Liang P-R, Liu Z. [Effects of nutritional education in pregnant women on

the neonatal health.] Chinese Journal of Eugenics & Heredity. 1994;2(3):38-40 (*co-first

authors)

31. Dai J*, Su Y, Xu Y, Jiang Z. [Transferring the new development in nutrition into medical

education.] Academic J of Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences (Social Sciences).

2001;4:129-31

32. Su Y, Dai J, Mei J. [Presentation – a way to enhance the confidence and the communication

skill of medical students.] Academic J of Sun Yat-sen University of Medical Sciences (Social Sciences). 2001;4:110-1

33. Dai J*, Su Y, Xu Y. [Active research can improve the development of self-teaching, scientific thinking and practice for medical students.] China Advanced Medical Education Development.

2000;277-8

Submitted Manuscripts (*Corresponding author)

Moore S, Mukherji P, Leung M, Vrenta CE, Mwanja MM, Krasnow RE, Reed T, Dai J*. The Prospective

Association of Methylation Levels at the CpG Site cg13033858 with The Cardiovascular Disease Death Risk Was Confounded by Blood Leukocyte Composition and Known CVD Risk Factors in

Discordant Monozygotic Twins

Manuscripts in Preparation (*Corresponding author)

Dai J*, Womack C, Guo H-T, Andrade J, Maes H. Genetic and environmental influences on obesity -

the longitudinal National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin Study.

SELECTED BOOK CHAPTERS

Dai J. Clinical nutrition support in otolaryngological trauma. In: Su Z-F, ed. Otolaryngological

Trauma. 1st ed. Beijing, PR China: People’s Medical Publishing House; 2004

Dai J. How to add weaning foods? In: What food will improve the health of infants and children?

Xi-An Publishing House. Xi-An, PR China. 1998

INVITED SPEAKER (Selected)

“What does a prospective twin study tell us about DNA hydroxymethylation and cardiovascular

death?” presented at European Society of Medicine (ESMED) Congress 2021, Vienna, Vien, Austria, November 11 -13, 2021.

“Mediterranean Diet, Biomarkers, Vascular and Neural Disease”, presented at the 7th International

Stroke Summit, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, July 8-11, 2011 (presented as Keynote speaker)

“Diet for Heart Disease Prevention and Treatment”. Presented at the American Association of

Clinical Endocrinologists and the American Society for Nutrition Joint Meeting on Nutrition 2010 “Therapeutic Diets for Cardiometabolic Disorders: What is the Evidence?”, Boston, MA, April 21,

2010.

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“Introduction to the study of ‘Protective mechanisms of the Mediterranean diet: A Twin Study’”. Presented to the staff of Southeast American Heart Association and donors, Emory School of

Medicine, Atlanta, GA, the US, March 2007

“Enteral and parenteral nutrition”. Presented to physicians, nutritionists, and dietitians at the

Advanced Training Program in Clinical Nutrition, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China, 2002

“Nutritional therapy for infectious disease”. Presented to nutritional physicians, nutritionists and dietitians at the Advanced Training Program in Clinical Nutrition, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China,

2002

INVITED ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS IN THE U.S.

“The Mediterranean diet and biomarkers for cardiovascular disease”. Presented at Center for Diabetes Research, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, Sept 30, 2010

“The Mediterranean diet and cardiovascular disease”. Presented at Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, Jan 27, 2009

“Are cardioprotective features of the Mediterranean diet independent of familial factors?”. Presented at the Division of Endocrinology Seminar, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN,

Dec 8, 2008

ABSTRACTS AND PRESENTATIONS (in reverse chronological order)

• Published peer-reviewed abstracts

Womack C, Guo H-T, Andrade J, Maes H, Dai J*. Genetic and environmental influences on obesity

using structural equation modeling - the longitudinal National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin

Study. Proceedings of Des Moines University Summer Mentored Student Research (MSRP), Des

Moines, IA, July 24, 2020

Moore S, Mukherji P, Leung M, Dai J*. Methylation levels at growth differentiation factor-15 related

CpG sites are not related to death risk from cardiovascular disease among monozygotic male twins discordant for cardiovascular disease: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin study. Des

Moines University Summer Mentored Student Research (MSRP) Closing Program, Des Moines, IA, July 24, 2020

Mukherji P, Leung M, El-Rifai W, Krasnow R, Reed T, Dai J*. Methylation levels at growth

differentiation factor-15 related CpG sites are not related to death risk from cardiovascular disease among monozygotic male twins discordant for cardiovascular disease: National Heart, Lung, And

Blood Institute Twin Study. American Heart Association Epidemiology/Lifestyle Scientific Session; 2018 March 20-23; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

Dai J, Leung M, Krasnow R, Reed T and El-Rifai W. Whole-genome DNA hydroxymethylation among

monozygotic twins discordant for cardiovascular death: the prospective National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Twin Study. FASEB J. 2018 April;32(1_supplement):755.5.

Dai J, Acton JA, Considine RV, Krasnow RE, Reed T. Systemic Inflammation Does Not Mediate the Inverse Association between Usual Alcohol Consumption and a 39-Year Death Risk from Incident

Coronary Heart Disease Independent of Genes and Common Environment among Men. Final

Program and Abstract of the 52nd American Heart Association Scientific Session on Joint Conference on Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Prevention; Nutrition, Metabolism, and Physical

Activity. Mar 13-16, 2012, San Diego, CA

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Dai J, Krasnow RE, Reed T. Usual Alcohol Consumption Is Inversely Associated With a 38-Year Coronary Heart Disease Death Risk Independent of Genes and Common Environment among Men.

Final Program and Abstract of the 51st American Heart Association Scientific Session on Joint Conference on Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Prevention; Nutrition, Metabolism, and Physical

Activity. Mar 22-29, 2011, Atlanta, GA.

Dai J, Krasnow RE, Reed T. Common Environment Links Post-Load Plasma Glucose Levels to Coronary Heart Disease Death Risk in Men: the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin Study.

Final Program and Abstract of Joint Conference on Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Prevention; Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism. 2010:37.

Dai J, Lampert R, Wilson PW, Goldberg J, Ziegler TR, Vaccarino V. Adherence to the Mediterranean

diet is associated with improved cardiac autonomic function among middle-aged men. Circulation. 2009;119(10):e294

Dai J, Jones DP, Goldberg J, Bostick BM, Ziegler TR, Wilson PW, Shallenberger L, Jones L, Vaccarino V. Shared Genetic and Environmental Factors Do Not Confound the Association Between Adherence

to the Mediterranean Diet and Oxidative Stress. Circulation. 2008;117(11):e207

Dai J, Miller AH, Brenner JD, Goldberg J, Jones L, Jovonee F, Buckham R, Murrah N, Veledar E, Vaccarino V. Shared Genetic and Environmental Factors Do Not Confound the Association Between

Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Inflammation. Circulation. 2007;115(8):e218

Dai J, Miller AH, Bremner JD, Goldberg J, Jones L, Buckham R, Murrah N, Vaccarino V. Adherence to

the Mediterranean diet decreases systemic IL-6 among middle-aged monozygotic male twins free

of symptomatic cardiovascular disease. Circulation. 2006;114(18):II-883

Dai J, Ramirez-Zea M, Gregory C, Stein AD. Rural to urban migration and metabolic syndrome in

Guatemala. Proceedings from FASEB/Experimental Biology Symposium 2005, San Diego, California, Apr 2-6, 2005 (Abstract Number 274.4)

• Peer-reviewed presentations

Oral Presentations

1. Moore S, Mukherji P, Leung M, Dai J*. Methylation levels at growth differentiation factor-15

related CpG sites are not related to death risk from cardiovascular disease among monozygotic

male twins discordant for cardiovascular disease: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin

study. Des Moines University Annual Research Symposium 2020, Des Moines, IA, December 3,

2020

2. Andrade JG and Dai J*. Genetic Factors have less Influence on Obesity in Adult Male Twins - the

longitudinal National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin Study. Des Moines University

Summer Mentored Student Research (MSRP) Closing Program, Des Moines, IA, July 19, 2019

(Oral Lightning Presentation)

3. Mukherji P, Leung M, El-Rifai W, Krasnow R, Reed T, Dai J*. Methylation levels at growth

differentiation factor-15 related CpG sites are not related to death risk from cardiovascular

disease among monozygotic male twins discordant for cardiovascular disease: National Heart,

Lung, And Blood Institute Twin Study. Des Moines University Research Symposium, Des Moines,

IA, December 6, 2017 (Best Oral Presentation Award)

4. Gottumukkala P, Leung M, Steffen L, Jacobs Jr D, Dai J*. Mediterranean Diet Pattern in the

Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). Des Moines University Summer Mentored Student

Research Closing Program, Des Moines, IA, July 21, 2017

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5. Dai J, Jones DP, Goldberg J, Ziegler TR, Bostick RM, Wilson PW, Manatunga AK, Shallenberger L,

Jones L, Vaccarino V. Shared Genetic and Environmental Factors Do Not Confound the

Association between Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet and Oxidative Stress. 48th AHA

Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention and Nutrition, Physical

Activity and Metabolism, Colorado Springs, Colorado, March 11 –15, 2008 (Abstract No. 456 &

Presentation No. 38)

6. Dai J, Miller AH, Bremner D, Goldberg J, Jones L, Buckham R, Murrah N, Veledar E, Vaccarino V.

Shared Environmental and Genetic Effects Do Not Confound the Association between the

Mediterranean Diet and Inflammation. 47th AHA Conference on Cardiovascular Disease

Epidemiology and Prevention and Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism, Orlando, FL, the

US, Feb 28-Mar 3, 2007 (Abstract No. 400 & Presentation No. 14)

7. Dai J, Miller AH, Bremner D, Goldberg J, Jones L, Foster J, Buckham J, Murrah N, Vaccarino V. Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Decreases Systemic IL-6 among Middle-aged Monozygotic

Male Twins Free of Symptomatic Cardiovascular Diseases. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2006, Chicago, IL, the US, Nov 12-16, 2006 (Abstract No. 13758 & Presentation

No. 4095)

8. Stein AD, Dai J, Gregory C, Ramirez-Zea M. The nutrition transition in Guatemala: Rural to urban migration, lifestyle, and metabolic syndrome. The XVII IEA World Congress of

Epidemiology (WCE 2005). Bangkok, Thailand, Aug 21-25, 2005 (Abstract No.10370)

Moderated Poster Presentations

Dai J, Krasnow RE, Reed T. Usual Alcohol Consumption Is Inversely Associated With a 38-Year

Coronary Heart Disease Death Risk Independent of Genes and Common Environment among Men. Final Program and Abstract of the 51st American Heart Association Scientific Session on Joint

Conference on Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Prevention; Nutrition, Metabolism, and Physical Activity. Mar 22-29, 2011, Atlanta, GA.

Honored Poster Presentations

Dai J, Krasnow RE, Reed T. Usual Alcohol Consumption Is Inversely Associated With a 38-Year Coronary Heart Disease Death Risk Independent of Genes and Common Environment among Men.

The American Heart Association Scientific Session 2011. Fall 14-16, 2011, Orlando, FL (Honored as the best presentation at the AHA Specialty Conferences 2011).

Poster Presentations

1. Moore S, Mukherji P, Leung M, Dai J*. Methylation levels at growth differentiation factor-15

related CpG sites are not related to death risk from cardiovascular disease among monozygotic male

twins discordant for cardiovascular disease: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin study.

Des Moines University Annual Research Symposium 2020, Des Moines, IA, December 3, 2020 (Most

Outstanding Poster Presentation Award)

2. Andrade JG and Dai J*. Genetic Factors have less Influence on Obesity in Adult Male Twins - the

longitudinal National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin Study. National Student Osteopathic

Surgery Association (SOSA) Conference, Des Moines, IA, February 28 - March 1, 2020

3. Andrade JG and Dai J*. Genetic Factors have less Influence on Obesity in Adult Male Twins - the

longitudinal National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin Study. Des Moines University Annual

Research Symposium, Des Moines, IA, December 5, 2019 (Poster Presentation: 90 G)

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4. Andrade JG and Dai J*. Genetic Factors have less Influence on Obesity in Adult Male Twins - the

longitudinal National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin Study. Des Moines University Summer

Mentored Student Research (MSRP) Closing Program, Des Moines, IA, July 19, 2019 (Poster

Presentation: 24)

5. Strandlund S, Leung M, Gottumukkala P, Kim T-Y, Wang K, Wu X, Baxter D, Steffen L, Jacobs

Jr D, Ballantyne CM, Gupta DK, Dai J*. Gender and racial differences in circulating extracellular

microRNAs in participants without cardiovascular disease or diabetes: Atherosclerosis Risk in

Communities (ARIC) Study. Des Moines University Research Symposium, Des Moines, IA,

December 6, 2018

6. Gottumukkala P, Leung M, Steffen L, Jacobs Jr D, Dai J*. Negative association between

adherence to alternative moderation-quantified healthy diet and incident coronary heart disease in

the prospective Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). Des Moines University Research

Symposium, Des Moines, IA, December 6, 2018

7. Gottumukkala P, Leung M, Dai W, Steffen L, Jacobs Jr D, Dai J*. Influence of variation in dietary

score elements and dichotomization cutoffs of the elements on Mediterranean Dietary Score in the

Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). Des Moines University Summer Mentored Student

Research (MSRP) Closing Program, Des Moines, IA, July 20, 2018

8. Krone A, Reed T, Dai J*. Genetic Influences on Obesity in Male Twins - the National Heart, Lung,

and Blood Institute Twin Study. Des Moines University Summer Mentored Student Research (MSRP)

Closing Program, Des Moines, IA, July 18, 2016

9. Mukherji P, Leung M, El-Rifai W, Krasnow R, Reed T, Dai J*. Methylation levels at growth

differentiation factor-15 related CpG sites are not related to death risk from cardiovascular disease

among monozygotic male twins discordant for cardiovascular disease: National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute Twin Study. American Heart Association Epidemiology/Lifestyle Scientific Session;

March 20-23, 2018, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA (Poster Presentation: P055). (*corresponding author)

10. Dai J, Leung M, Krasnow R, Reed T and El-Rifai W. Whole-genome DNA hydroxymethylation

among monozygotic twins discordant for cardiovascular death: the prospective National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Twin Study. Experimental Biology (EB) 2018. Apr 21-25, 2018,

San Diego, CA

11. Dai J, Acton JA, Considine RV, Krasnow RE, Reed T. Influence of Systemic Interleukin-6 on the

Inverse Association between Your-Choice American Heart Diet and a 41-Year Mortality Risk from

Coronary Heart Disease among Men. Final Program and Abstract of the 54th American Heart Association Scientific Session on Joint Conference on Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Prevention;

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Physical Activity. Mar 18-21, 2014, San Francisco, CA

12. Dai J, Acton JA, Considine RV, Krasnow RE, Reed T. Systemic Inflammation Does Not Mediate

the Inverse Association between Usual Alcohol Consumption and a 39-Year Death Risk from

Incident Coronary Heart Disease Independent of Genes and Common Environment among Men. Final Program and Abstract of the 52nd American Heart Association Scientific Session on Joint

Conference on Cardiovascular Epidemiology and Prevention; Nutrition, Metabolism, and Physical Activity. Mar 13-16, 2012, San Diego, CA

13. Dai J, Krasnow RE, Reed T. Common Environment Links Post-Load Plasma Glucose Levels to

Coronary Heart Disease Death Risk in Men: the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin Study. 50th AHA Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention and Nutrition,

Physical Activity and Metabolism, San Francisco, CA, March 2–5, 2010 (Abstract No. 20 & Presentation No. P112)

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14. Dai J, Lampert R, Wilson PW, Goldberg J, Ziegler TR, Vaccarino V. Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet Is Associated With Improved Cardiac Autonomic Function among Middle-Aged

Men. 49th AHA Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention and Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism, Colorado Springs, Palm Harbor, Florida, March 10 –14, 2009

(Abstract No. 173 & Presentation No. P49)

15. Dai J, Ramirez-Zea M, Gregory C, Stein AD. Rural to urban migration and metabolic syndrome in Guatemala. FASEB/Experimental Biology 05, San Diego, California, Apr 2-6, 2005 (Program

Number: 274.4)

SERVICE

• In the U.S.

University Service

Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA, the U.S.

University Service

Member University Faculty Leadership Committee 2021 - present

Member University Faculty Bylaw Committee 2020 - present

Chair University Faculty Facility Committee 2019 - 2020

Member University Faculty Bylaw Committee 2020 - present

Member University Academic and Logistics Planning Team 2018 - 2019

Member University Faculty Facility Committee 2017 - 2018

Member University Grant Review Panel 2016 - 2017

College of Health Sciences (CHS) Service

Chairperson-Elect CHS Faculty 2021 -present

Member CHS Bylaw and Nomination Committee 2016 - present

Department of Public Health (DPH) Service

Member DPH Curriculum Committee 2020 - present

Member DPH Evaluation Committee 2018 - 2019

Member DPH Academic Progress Committee 2016 - 2019

Other Department Services

Reviewed applications for Master of Public Health (MPH)

Graduate on a regular basis

Participated in the faculty search and interview as

needed

Advised MPH students as their academic advisor on a regular basis

2016 - present

Other Program Services

Reviewed applications for Master Program of Biomedical

Sciences (MSBS)

2021 - present

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In China

Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Service to Departments and Programs

Director of Graduate

Studies

Nutrition and Food Hygiene Master Program, School of

Public Health

2001 - 2003

Member Dissertation Committee, Nutrition and Food Hygiene

Master Program, School of Public Health

2001 - 2003

Member Graduate Admission Committee, Nutrition and Food

Hygiene Master Program

1998 – 2003

Member Graduate Advisor Committee, Nutrition and Food Hygiene Master Program

(Co-advisor: six students in the master’s degree program)

1998– 2003

Core faculty Committee, Development and Administration of the

Department of Clinical Nutrition at a hospital

1992

• Community Service

Mentor Science Center of Iowa Meals with Mentors 11/2016

• Regional, National, and International Professional Service

Journal Board/Panel Member

Topical Board Member

Biology (2020-2021)

Topical Advisory Panel Member

Biology (2021- present)

Editorial Board Member

Austin Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology (since 2014)

The Journal of Nutrition (2014 - 2018)

ad hoc Journal Reviewing

BMC Supplement (2021)

Journal of American Heart Association (2019) Archives of Medical Research (since 2011)

Journal of the American Dietetic Association (since 2010) Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (since 2010)

Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics (since 2010)

Br J Nutrition (since 2010) Nutrition, Metabolism & Cardiovascular Diseases (since 2010)

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (since 2010) Congestive Heart Failure (since 2010)

Circulation 2008)

Diabetes Care (since 2007) The Journal of Nutrition (since 2007)

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International Grant Reviewer

• National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) (2011)

National NIH Grant Reviewer

• NHLBI Special Emphasis Panel ZHL1 CCT-S (C8) (2018)

• NHLBI Special Emphasis Panel ZHL1 CCT-S (C10) (2018)

Moderator for International/National Conference

“Genetic Epidemiology Session”, 48th Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention and Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism Conference, Colorado Spring, Colorado, the

US, Mar 11-15, 2008

Invited Conference Guest

Invited guest at the American Heart Association (AHA) Greater Southeast Affiliate Leadership Summit 2008, St. Petersburg, FL, the US, June 20-21, 2008.

Member of National Writing Group

“National Study Guides for Chinese Medical Professional Qualification Examination (Nutrition)” for nutritionist, dietitian, and physician with a specialty in clinical nutrition at the intermediate and

senior levels, Beijing, PR China, 2002

Executive Secretary of Guangdong Nutrition Society, China 1999-2003

My responsibility includes: directly reporting to the president of Guangdong Nutrition Society;

organizing and arranging board meeting (33 members); communicating with board members;

supervising financial management; developing and managing the database; writing and producing

extensive society-running documents which covered the charter of the society and board-meeting

efficient running issues; participating all aspects in conferences such as annual society conference

(600-1000 attendants); and establishing and strengthening relationships with governments at local,

provincial and national levels.

• Public and Industrial Services and Consultations (Selected)

Lectures on “Nutrition for students” to students and parents in several elementary and high schools in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Consultant for public and medical nutrition to the public, “Guangzhou Scientific and Technological Promotion Month”, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China

Invited Consultant for public and medical nutrition to the public in Guangzhou, Quaker Oats Food

and Beverage Co-Operatives Limited (Guangzhou), Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China

Invited Consultant for public and medical nutrition to the public, Kellogg (China) Limited,

Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China

Invited Expert for the oral interpretation in the “Intensive Training Program in Nutrition for Advanced Representatives”, Edward Keller Ltd., Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China,

Invited Expert for the written interpretation in “Infant Nutrition and Infant Formula”, Wyeth (Hong Kong) Limited, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China

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• Other Service with Public Health Promotion Achievements (Selected)

TV Series

The First Prize for the National Excellence in Television Educational Public Program at the 7th

National Television Educational Program Award Competition. “Nutrition during Pregnancy”. Maternal and Infant Nutrition by Dai J, He M, Mei J, Performance Hu Yan-Fen, Science and Life. Guangdong Television Station, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PR China, Oct 1996.

Role: scripter, fund-raiser, and co-organizer

This TV series covered more than 20 million people, Dec 1996-present

Media

Dai, Jun. “Mentored Student Research Program (MSRP) Journal Club.” Interview by Barbara D Boose. Des Moines University (DMU) PULSE, 6 Aug. 2021,

https://www.dmu.edu/news/2021/08/theres-no-stopping-research-at-dmu/?LtModal=1.

Accessed 25 August 2021.

Dai, Jun. “NIH grant funded study of epigenetics and diabetes and obesity.” Interview by Kate

Hayden. The Business Record, 20 Apr. 2021,

Boose, Barbara D.” DMU prof lands NIH grant to compare genetic and environmental factors.” The Magazine of Des Moines University. Spring/Summer 2021, pp.4.

Dai, Jun. “Diet, disease and health.” Ask the Expert, by Guangdong Business Radio, Guangzhou,

Guangdong, PR China

(Covered 20 million people)

LANGUAGES

English ⎯ competence in speaking, reading, and writing

Mandarin (Pu Tong Hua, official Chinese language in China) ⎯ competence in speaking, reading, and

writing Cantonese ⎯ competence in speaking