Last updated on:
2/2/2017 |
Author: ProCon.org
Joan Lappe, PhD Biography
- Title:
- Director of Clinical and Pediatric Studies at Creighton University
- Position:
- Pro to the question "Is Drinking Milk Healthy for Humans?"
- Reasoning:
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“Milk is a valuable source of nutrients, and children need optimal calcium in their diet to maximize their peak bone mass.”
“Why Blame Milk?,” Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, 2005
- Involvement and Affiliations:
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- Director of Clinical and Pediatric Studies, Osteoporosis Research Center, Creighton University
- Professor of Nursing, Creighton University
- Professor of Medicine, Creighton University
- Consultant, NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center
- Recipient, CU School of Nursing Alumni Merit Award, 2000
- Fellow, American Academy of Nursing, 1998
- Recipient, Oncology Nursing Foundation/Bristol Meyers Oncology Division Research Award, 1987
- Appointed to Creighton University School of Nursing faculty, 1984
- Member, Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honorary, 1981
- Member, Scientific Advisory Board of the National Osteoporosis Foundation
- Education:
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- PhD, Nursing, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1992
- Other:
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- None found
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