Scholars@Duke

• Background
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  Education, Training, & Certifications

  • Advanced Geriatric Fellow, Durham Veterans Administration Medical Center 2014 - 2017
  • Postdoctoral Scholar in Geriatrics, Duke University School of Medicine 2014 - 2017
  • Ph.D., University of Georgia 2012
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  Previous Appointments & Affiliations

  • Assistant Professor in Medicine, Medicine, Geriatrics, Medicine 2021 - 2022
  • Assistant Professor in Medicine, Medicine, Geriatrics, Medicine 2017 - 2020
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  Academic Positions Outside Duke

  • Research Health Scientist , Durham VA Medical Center . 2017 - 2019
• Research
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  Selected Grants

  • Behavior and Physiology in Aging awarded by National Institutes of Health 2015 - 2025
  • Effect of Nutrient Rich Egg Intervention on Vision, Function and Cognition in Older Adults with Early Age-Related Macular Degeneration awarded by Eggland's Best, LLC 2023 - 2024
  • Changes in Weight and Physical Function for Older African American Women in National, Peer-Led, Community-Based Weight Loss Program awarded by National Institutes of Health 2019 - 2024
  • Weight loss, in vivo cartilage mechanics, and joint health awarded by National Institutes of Health 2019 - 2023
  • Improving Physical Function and Quality of Life in Older Adults with Prediabetes Utilizing Interactive Small-group Resistance Training through Video Conference Technology awarded by Vivo 2022 - 2023
  • Weight loss and exercise to improve rheumatoid arthritis cardiovascular risk awarded by National Institutes of Health 2020 - 2023
  • Impact of Egg Consumption during Obesity Reduction on Phospholipids and Inflammation in Older Adults with Prediabetes awarded by Egg Nutrition Center 2021 - 2022
  • Effects of Blueberry Extract on Physical Activity, Vascular Function and Cognition in Sedentary Older Adults awarded by U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council 2019 - 2022
  • IPA - Alyssa King awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2020 - 2022
  • IPA - Kenlyn Young awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2019 - 2021
  • An Enhanced Protein (Dairy) Weight Loss Intervention for Dynapenic Obesity: Impact on Muscle Quality and Composition awarded by Dairy Management, Inc. 2015 - 2020
  • IPA - Dipa Patel awarded by Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center 2018 - 2019
  • Does Meal-based Enhancement of Protein Intake Augment Long-term Responses to Sarcopenic Obesity Reduction? awarded by National Pork Board 2016 - 2018
  • Does Beef Protein Preserve Muscle Mass and Function During Weight Loss in Frail, Obese Older Adults?: A Follow-Up Study awarded by National Cattlemen's Beef Association 2016 - 2017
  • A High-Protein Weight Loss Treatment for Sarcopenic Obesity awarded by National Pork Board 2013 - 2015
  • Add-On: Pork as Meal Supplement awarded by National Pork Board 2013 - 2015
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  External Relationships

  • Abbott Nutrition (Abbott Labs)
  • IMPACTIV, INC
• Publications & Artistic Works
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  Selected Publications

  • Academic Articles

    • Andonian, BrianJ, Leanna M. Ross, Alyssa M. Zidek, Liezl B. Fos, Lucy W. Piner, Johanna L. Johnson, Kelsey B. Belski, et al. “Remotely Supervised Weight Loss and Exercise Training to Improve Rheumatoid Arthritis Cardiovascular Risk: Rationale and Design of the Supervised Weight Loss Plus Exercise Training-Rheumatoid Arthritis Trial.” Acr Open Rheumatol 5, no. 5 (May 2023): 252–63. https://doi.org/10.1002/acr2.11536.
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    • Canick, Julia, James C. Campbell, Seth M. Cohen, Harrison N. Jones, David A. Leiman, Sudha Raman, and Kathryn N. Porter Starr. “Preoperative dysphagia risk in community-dwelling adults aged ≥50 years: Prevalence and risk factors.” Nutr Clin Pract 38, no. 1 (February 2023): 157–66. https://doi.org/10.1002/ncp.10889.
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    • Robbins, R., K. N. Porter Starr, O. Addison, E. A. Parker, S. J. Wherry, S. Ikpe, and M. C. Serra. “Prevalence and Socioeconomic Determinates of Food Insecurity in Veterans: Findings from NHANES.” Public Health Nutrition, January 1, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1368980023000538.
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    • Hutchins-Wiese, Heather L., Connie W. Bales, and Kathryn N. Porter Starr. “Mediterranean diet scoring systems: understanding the evolution and applications for Mediterranean and non-Mediterranean countries.” Br J Nutr 128, no. 7 (October 14, 2022): 1371–92. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0007114521002476.
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    • Browne, Julia, Miriam C. Morey, Jean C. Beckham, Hayden B. Bosworth, Kathryn N. Porter Starr, Connie W. Bales, Jessica McDermott, Richard Sloane, Jeffrey J. Gregg, and Katherine S. Hall. “Diet quality and exercise in older veterans with PTSD: a pilot study.” Transl Behav Med 11, no. 12 (December 14, 2021): 2116–22. https://doi.org/10.1093/tbm/ibab116.
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    • Ford, Katherine L., Michael B. Sawyer, Claire F. Trottier, Sunita Ghosh, Nicolaas E. P. Deutz, Mario Siervo, Kathryn N. Porter Starr, Connie W. Bales, Ilana Roitman Disi, and Carla M. Prado. “Protein Recommendation to Increase Muscle (PRIMe): Study protocol for a randomized controlled pilot trial investigating the feasibility of a high protein diet to halt loss of muscle mass in patients with colorectal cancer.” Clin Nutr Espen 41 (February 2021): 175–85. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.11.016.
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    • Cohen, Seth M., Kathryn N. Porter Starr, Thomas Risoli, Hui-Jie Lee, Stephanie Misono, Harrison Jones, and Sudha Raman. “Association between Dysphagia and Surgical Outcomes across the Continuum of Frailty.” J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr 40, no. 2–3 (2021): 59–79. https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2021.1929644.
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    • Miller, Marshall G., Kathryn N. Porter Starr, Jamie Rincker, Melissa C. Orenduff, Shelley R. McDonald, Carl F. Pieper, Angela R. Fruik, Kenneth W. Lyles, and Connie W. Bales. “Rationale and Design for a Higher (Dairy) Protein Weight Loss Intervention That Promotes Muscle Quality and Bone Health in Older Adults with Obesity: A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study.” J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr 40, no. 2–3 (2021): 150–70. https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2021.1896615.
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    • Fulton, Jessica J., Thomas W. LeBlanc, Toni M. Cutson, Kathryn N. Porter Starr, Arif Kamal, Katherine Ramos, Caroline E. Freiermuth, et al. “Integrated outpatient palliative care for patients with advanced cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.” Palliat Med 33, no. 2 (February 2019): 123–34. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269216318812633.
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    • Porter Starr, Kathryn N., Margery A. Connelly, Melissa C. Orenduff, Shelley R. McDonald, Richard Sloane, Kim M. Huffman, William E. Kraus, and Connie W. Bales. “Impact on cardiometabolic risk of a weight loss intervention with higher protein from lean red meat: Combined results of 2 randomized controlled trials in obese middle-aged and older adults.” J Clin Lipidol 13, no. 6 (2019): 920–31. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacl.2019.09.012.
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    • Porter Starr, Kathryn N., Melissa Orenduff, Shelley R. McDonald, Hillary Mulder, Richard Sloane, Carl F. Pieper, and Connie W. Bales. “Influence of Weight Reduction and Enhanced Protein Intake on Biomarkers of Inflammation in Older Adults with Obesity.” J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr 38, no. 1 (2019): 33–49. https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2018.1564200.
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    • Payne, M. E., K. N. Porter Starr, M. Orenduff, H. S. Mulder, S. R. McDonald, A. P. Spira, C. F. Pieper, and C. W. Bales. “Quality of Life and Mental Health in Older Adults with Obesity and Frailty: Associations with a Weight Loss Intervention.” J Nutr Health Aging 22, no. 10 (2018): 1259–65. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12603-018-1127-0.
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    • Porter Starr, Kathryn N., Shelley R. McDonald, Aubrey Jarman, Melissa Orenduff, Richard Sloane, Carl F. Pieper, and Connie W. Bales. “Markers of Renal Function in Older Adults Completing a Higher Protein Obesity Intervention and One Year Later: Findings from the MEASUR-UP Trial.” J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr 37, no. 2 (2018): 117–29. https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2018.1478696.
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    • Porter Starr, Kathryn N., Carl F. Pieper, Melissa C. Orenduff, Shelley R. McDonald, Luisa B. McClure, Run Zhou, Martha E. Payne, and Connie W. Bales. “Improved Function With Enhanced Protein Intake per Meal: A Pilot Study of Weight Reduction in Frail, Obese Older Adults.” J Gerontol a Biol Sci Med Sci 71, no. 10 (October 2016): 1369–75. https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/glv210.
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    • Porter Starr, Kathryn N., Shelley R. McDonald, Julia A. Weidner, and Connie W. Bales. “Challenges in the Management of Geriatric Obesity in High Risk Populations.” Nutrients 8, no. 5 (May 4, 2016). https://doi.org/10.3390/nu8050262.
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    • Myles, TaMara, Kathryn N. Porter Starr, Kristen B. Johnson, Jung Sun Lee, Joan G. Fischer, and Mary Ann Johnson. “Food Insecurity and Eating Behavior Relationships Among Congregate Meal Participants in Georgia.” J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr 35, no. 1 (2016): 32–42. https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2015.1125324.
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    • Glynn, Erin L., Lucy W. Piner, Kim M. Huffman, Cris A. Slentz, Lorraine Elliot-Penry, Hiba AbouAssi, Phillip J. White, et al. “Impact of combined resistance and aerobic exercise training on branched-chain amino acid turnover, glycine metabolism and insulin sensitivity in overweight humans.” Diabetologia 58, no. 10 (October 2015): 2324–35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-015-3705-6.
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    • Porter Starr, Kathryn N., and Connie W. Bales. “Excessive Body Weight in Older Adults.” Clin Geriatr Med 31, no. 3 (August 2015): 311–26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cger.2015.04.001.
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    • McDonald, Shelley R., Kathryn N. Porter Starr, Luisa Mauceri, Melissa Orenduff, Esther Granville, Christine Ocampo, Martha E. Payne, Carl F. Pieper, and Connie W. Bales. “Meal-based enhancement of protein quality and quantity during weight loss in obese older adults with mobility limitations: rationale and design for the MEASUR-UP trial.” Contemp Clin Trials 40 (January 2015): 112–23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cct.2014.11.010.
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    • Porter Starr, Kathryn N., Shelley R. McDonald, and Connie W. Bales. “Obesity and physical frailty in older adults: a scoping review of lifestyle intervention trials.” J Am Med Dir Assoc 15, no. 4 (April 2014): 240–50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamda.2013.11.008.
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    • Porter Starr, Kathryn, Joan G. Fischer, and Mary Ann Johnson. “Eating behaviors, mental health, and food intake are associated with obesity in older congregate meal participants.” J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr 33, no. 4 (2014): 340–56. https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2014.965375.
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