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Department of Nutritional Sciences

Brian dela Cruz, MS, RDN/LD

  • Clinical Assistant Professor
  • Director, Dietetic Internship Program
  • Clinical Coordinator

(405) 271-2113, ext. 41181

Brian-dela-cruz@ouhsc.edu


Education:

  • M.S., Nutritional Sciences, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 2012
  • Dietetic Internship, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK,  2010
  • M.A., Dietetics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, 2009


Societies and Organizations:


Member, Alpha Eta Honor Society


Teaching:

Professional:

  • NS 7221: Nutrition Counseling Practicum
  • NS 7222: Nutrition Counseling
  • NS 7625: Food and Nutrition Services Management Practicum
  • NS 7635: Community Nutrition Practicum
  • HES 2823: Introductory Nutrition


Post Professional:

  • NS 7426/5426: Dietetic Internship


Research Interests:

  • Obesity
  • Bariatrics/Bariatric Surgery
  • Weight Loss
  • Counseling/Motivational Interviewing
  • Oncology Nutrition
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicines


Clinical Interests:

  • Nutritional Counseling and Education
  • Obesity
  • Bariatric Nutrition and Surgery


Select Publications:

  • Hanigan MH, dela Cruz BL, Thompson DM, Farmer KC, Medina PJ (2008) Use of prescription and nonprescription medications and supplements by cancer patients during chemotherapy: questionnaire validation, Journal of Oncology Pharmacy Practice. Sep;14(3):123-30
  • Hanigan MH, dela Cruz BL, Shord SS, Medina PJ, Fazili J, Thompson DM (2011) Optimizing chemotherapy: concomitant medication lists. Clinical Pharmacology and Theraputics Jan;89(1):114-9