Naja E. McKenzie, PhD, RN

Associate Research Scientist

E-Mail Address: 
NMcKenzie@azcc.arizona.edu
Phone Number: 
(520) 626-5363
Fax: 
(520) 626-5348
Research Information
Research Program: 
6. Biobehavioral and Social Sciences Research
Member Status: 
Associate Member
Selected Publications: 

 

Book Chapter
McKenzie, N.E. (2005, 2008). The drug development process. In D.S. Alberts & L.M. Hess (Eds.), Fundamentals of Cancer Prevention. Springer-Verlag.
 
Refereed Journal Articles:
McKenzie NE. Saboda K. Duckett LD. Goldman R. Hu C. Curiel-Lewandrowski CN. (2011). 'Development of a photographic scale for consistency and guidance in dermatologic assessment of forearm sun damage.' Archives of Dermatology. 147(1):31-36.
Stratton, Steven P., Saboda, Kathy Lynn, Myrdal, Paul B., Gupta, Abhishek, McKenzie, Naja E., Brooks, Chris, Salasche, Stuart J., Warneke, James A., Ranger-Moore, James, Bozzo, Paul D., Blanchard, James, Einspahr, Janine G., Dorr, Robert T., Levine, Norman and Alberts, David S. (2008) 'Phase 1 Study of Topical Perillyl Alcohol Cream for Chemoprevention of Skin Cancer', Nutrition and Cancer, 60:3, 325 — 330.
 
Einspahr JG. Bowden GT. Alberts DS. McKenzie N. Saboda K. Warneke J. Salasche S. Ranger-Moore J. Curiel-Lewandrowski C. Nagle RB. Nickoloff BJ. Brooks C. Dong Z. Stratton SP. Cross-validation of murine UV signal transduction pathways in human skin. Photochemistry & Photobiology. 84(2):463-76, 2008 Mar-Apr.
 
McKenzie, N.E. (2008). Commentary by McKenzie. Invited review of manuscript. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 30; 90).
 
McKenzie, N.E. (2003). Evaluation of a new, wearable, precision phase-change thermometer in neonates. Pediatric Nursing, 29(2), 117-125.
 
Lee, VK, McKenzie, NE & Cathcart, M (1999). A comparison of ear and oral temperatures in adults under usual practice conditions. Research for Nursing Practice, 1(1), available online at:
 
McKenzie, NE (1998). Fever: upping the body's thermostat. Nursing, 28(10):41-45.
 
Severine, JE & McKenzie, NE (1997, May). Advances in temperature monitoring: a far cry from “ shake and take”. Nursing, 27,(5, Suppl.), 1-10.
 
McKenzie, NE & Erickson, R. (1996). Letter to the editor. Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing, 11, 300-303.
 
McKenzie, NE (1995). Accuracy of infrared ear thermometry and traditional temperature methods in young children [letter; comment]. Heart & Lung, 24, 260.
 
McKenzie NE (1995). Accuracy of aural infrared temperature device [letter; comment]. Journal of Pediatrics. 126, 324-325.
 
McKenzie NE (1994). Incorrect adjustment may render study results inaccurate [letter]. RN. 57(11), 10.
 
McKenzie NE (1994). Conclusions regarding First Temp are questioned [letter; comment]. Pediatric Nursing. 20(2), 198-200.
 
Monographs:
McKenzie, NE (1993). The accuracy of FirstTemp® and FirstTemp Genius® thermometers in the pediatric population. Sherwood Medical Company, Saint Louis, MO.
 
McKenzie, NE, O’Hara, G, Bayham, E, & Fucile, F (1995). Clinical considerations for use of FirstTemp® and FirstTemp Genius® infrared tympanic thermometers. Sherwood Medical Company, Saint Louis, MO.

 

Collaborative Research: 

 

Development of a photographic Scale for Consistency and Guidance in Dermatological Assessment of Sun Damage. Funded by Chemoprevention of Skin Cancer Program Project, DS Alberts, PI.
 
Social Network analysis of a Comprehensive Cancer Center on the dimensions of translation, transdisciplinarity and collaboration. Funded by Behavioral and Social Science Research program development. Scott Leischow, Director.

 

Bio sketch: 
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Professional Information
Professional Affiliations: 

 

Biomedical Committee II, Institutional Review Board, Human Subjects Protection Program, The University of Arizona, April 2006 –
Arizona Cancer Center American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant review committee, December, 2008 -
Center on Injury Mechanisms and Related Responses, College of Nursing, University of Arizona, 2005 -
Sigma Theta Tau International, Beta Mu Chapter Western Institute of Nursing
Arizona Cancer Center, Full member, 2005 –
Skin Cancer Institute, Founding Member 2007 –
Arizona Cancer Center, Behavioral and Social Sciences Research group, 2006 -
International Network for Social Network Analysis, 2007 -
American Association for Cancer Research, 2007-
American Society for Photobiology, 2008 –
American Society of Preventive Oncology, 2008 -

 

Honors: 

 

Non-resident Tuition Fellowship, UCLA, 1985-1986.
USPHS Professional Nurse Traineeship, 1985-1987.
Who Is Who in American Colleges and Universities. UCLA Nominee by Dean Ada Lindsay, School of Nursing, 1987.
National Research Service Award, National Institute for Nursing Research, Pre-doctoral Institutional Fellow, The University of Arizona College of Nursing, 1995-1997.
Arizona Cancer Center, Cancer Prevention and Control Post-doctoral Fellow, 2007-2010.
American Society for Photobiology Frederick Urbach travel award, June, 2008.

 

Academic Information
Fellowship: 
Arizona Cancer Center, Cancer Prevention and Control
Doctorate: 
The University of Arizona College of Nursing, Clinical Nursing Research
Master's Degree: 
University of California, Los Angeles, Medical-Surgical Nursing/Administration
Undergraduate School: 
The University of Arizona, Bachelor of Science in Nursing