HELLO I'M
Nicky Ennis
Dr. Nicole Ennis is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Social Medicine in the College of Medicine at Florida State University. She is the Director of the iRACE (Intervention Research Advancing Care Equity) Lab, Faculty at the Center for Translational Behavioral Sciences, and an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Institute for Successful Longevity. Dr. Ennis is also an Affiliate Faculty member in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Florida (UF) and is a member of the Advisory Board for the UF Southern HIV Alcohol Research Consortium (SHARC). Guided by a dissemination and implementation science framework, the goal of Dr. Ennis’ program of research is to improve patient care among medically underserved populations through evidence-based behavioral interventions in the context of learning healthcare systems. Her research aims to understand and intervene on factors that influence health outcomes among patients coping with HIV/AIDS and other chronic/life-limiting illnesses. In addition, Dr. Ennis’ work examines and identifies implementation strategies that improve patient care in real world settings. Her research agenda spans the translation spectrum from T1, clinical efficacy of interventions to T3, dissemination and implementation of interventions. Dr. Ennis currently serves as PI/MPI for three National Institutes of Health funded grants. Dr. Ennis has published numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts and presented her work at national and international conferences. She also serves on the editorial board for two American Psychology Association (APA) journals and on the APA Division 50 Education and Training Committee.
Working to create a responsive and learning healthcare system to address disparities in health and healthcare
RESEARCH FOCUS
HIV/AIDS
Understanding the unique factors that influence health inequities in low income and minority populations.
Dissemination and Implementation Science
Development and dissemination of effective interventions that bridge the gaps in health and healthcare outcomes.
Medical Marijuana
Evaluating the therapeutic benefits for patients living with chronic/life-limiting illness
POSITIONS & EDUCATION
POSITIONS
Associate Professor (Tenured)
Department of Behavioral Sciences & Social Medicine
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Vice Chair
Department of Behavioral Sciences & Social Medicine
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Director
intervention Research Advancing Care Equity Lab (iRACE)
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Faculty
Center for Translational Behavioral Science
Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Associate Faculty
Southern HIV & Alcohol Research Consortium (SHARC)
University of Florida
Courtesy Faculty
Department of Clinical and Health Psychology
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
LICENSE:
Licensed Psychologist, State of Florida, PY7458
17+ years of experience
EDUCATION
Fellowship - Biopsychosocial Research in HIV/AIDS
University of Miami 2003
Ph.D. - Clinical Psychology
Kent State University 2001
M.A. - Clinical Psychology
Kent State University 1998
B.S. - Human Development with Honors
Penn State University 1996
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
Society of Behavior Medicine
American Psychological Association (APA)
Society for Implementation Research Collaborations
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Reduced Working Memory is Associated with Heavier Alcohol Consumption History, Role Impairment and Executive Function Difficulties.
Bryant, V.E., Britton, M.K., Gullett, J.M., Porges, E.C., Woods, A.J., Cook, R.L., Williamson, J., Ennis,
N., Bryant, K.J., Bradley, C., Cohen, R.A. (2021).
AIDS and Behavior. 1-8.
Symptoms of Generalized Disorder as a Risk Factor for Substance Use among Adults Living with HIV.
Mannes*, Z.L., Dunne, E.M., Ferguson, E.G., Cook, R.L. Ennis, N. (2020).
AIDS Care. 1-10.
History of Alcohol Consumption and HIV Status Related to Functional
Connectivity Differences in the Brain During Working Memory Performance.
Bryant, V.E., Gullett, J.M., Porges, E.C., Cook, R.L., Bryant, K.J., Woods, A.J., Williamson, J. Ennis,
N., & Cohen, R.A. (2020).
Current HIV Research. 18(3), 181-193..
Factors associated with current health and severe pain among people living with HIV: results from a statewide sample.
Joseph, V., Jones, A., Canidate, S., Mannes, Z., Lu, H., Ennis, N., Ibanez, G., Somboonwit, C., Cook, R.
(2020).
BMC Public Health. 1-10.
Recruitment, experience, and retention among women with HIV and hazardous drinking participating in a clinical trial.
Canidate, S.S., Cook, C. L., Varma, D., Carnaby, G.D., Ennis, N., Stetten, N., & Cook, R.L. (2020).
BMC Public Health. 20, 1169.
Negative Health Consequences of pain catastrophizing among retired National Football League athletes.
Mannes*, Z. L., Ferguson*, E.G., Perlstein, W.M., Waxenberg, L.B., Cottler, L.B., Ennis, N+. (2020).
Health Psychology. 39(5), 452-462.
EDITORIALS
Health Psychology
Editorial Board Member
Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology
Editorial Board Member
SAGE Open
Editorial Board Member
Addiction
Reviewer
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Reviewer
International Journal of STD and AIDS
Reviewer
Psycho-Oncology
Reviewer
Substance Use and Misuse
Reviewer
iRACE LAB
iRACE - intervention Research Advancing Care Equity
The intervention Research Advancing Care Equity – iR.A.C.E. laboratory is a health psychology laboratory located in the College of Medicine at Florida State University. Guided by a dissemination and implementation science framework, the goal of our research is to improve patient care among medically underserved populations through evidence-based behavioral interventions in the context of learning healthcare systems. The iRACE lab aims to understand and intervene on factors that influence health outcomes among patients coping with substance misuse, depression, HIV infection and other chronic diseases. We investigate the influence of individual, social, and structural barriers using an interdisciplinary team approach.
iRACE NEWS
25
September
11
August
12
May
29
March
29
November
COURSES TAUGHT
Thesis Development
GRADUATE LEVEL An examination of the scientific writing process as it pertains to the development of testable ideas within health psychology.
Developmental Pyschology: Critical Thinking Writing Intensive
Analyzing the critical aspects of social and emotional development during childhood and adolescence. Expect in-depth writing on social development processes and life span perspectives.
Human Development Across the Lifespan
An exploration of the importance and interconnectedness of biopsychosocial development across all stages of life.
MENTORSHIP & COMMITTEES
5
Chair,
Ph.D. Committee
3
Chair,
Masters Committee
4
Research
Mentees
13
Member,
Ph.D. Committee
18
Member,
Masters Committee
9
iRace
Lab Students
TALKS & PRESENTATIONS
Talks
Workshops
Honors & Awards
William R. Jones Outstanding Doctoral Mentor Award, Florida Education Fund
UF CTSI Career Development Spotlight
The Advanced Psychometrics Methods in Cognitive Aging Research Conference Competitive Travel Award
Lillian Freeman Award, Excellence in Research, Kent State University
Dean's Citation Paper Award, College of Public Health & Health Professions
Training Institute for Dissemination & Implementation Research in Health, Competitive NIH Summer Institute Award
Fellow, HIV Intervention Science Training Program, Columbia University
Golden Key National Honor Society
Southern HIV Alcohol Research Consortium Mentor of the Year
Elected to the University of Florida Academy of Research Excellence
American Psychosomatic Society, Citation Poster
University Scholar, Schreyer Honors College
Partners in Research
Together we address the disparities of our healthcare system.
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