Michael J. Forlenza, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Assistant DeanSchool of Leadership and Professional Advancement
MS in Leadership
Rockwell Hall 205
Phone: 412.396.1252
forlenzam@duq.edu
Education:
P.C., Professional Coach, Duquesne University, 2009M.P.H., Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005
Ph.D., Biological & Health Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, 2002
M.S., Biological & Health Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, 1999
B.A., Psychology, Hunter College - CUNY, 1995
Dr. Michael Forlenza is currently the Assistant Dean in the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement and Program Director of the Professional Coach Certificate Program. Prior to his appointment at Duquesne, Dr. Forlenza was the Director for Strategic Research at the Jewish Healthcare Foundation (JHF), as well as an Assistant Professor of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was also a member of the Strategic Planning & Knowledge Translation Group, the Provincial BCCA Psychosocial Oncology Research Committee, and the Psychoneuroimmunology Group in at the British Columbia Cancer Agency.
Dr. Forlenza earned M.S. and Ph.D. in biological and health psychology at the University of Pittsburgh and an MPH in cancer prevention, epidemiology and public health policy at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School Of Public. He research and teaching experience is interdisciplinary and includes Psychology, Psychiatry, Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Health Education, Health Policy, and Medical Oncology. Further, he has presented his findings internationally and has numerous scientific publications. He also served as a reviewer for the National Cancer Institute, the Society of Behavioral Medicine and Psychological Bulletin. He is also a speaker and executive leadership coach with a practice that focuses on leading mindfully and mindfulness-based emotional intelligence.
S.S. Yager, M.J. Forlenza, and G.E. Miller (2010). Depression and Oxidative Damage to Lipids. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 35, 1356-1362.
W.R. Carpenter, L.M. Beskow, D.E. Blocker, M.J. Forlenza, A.E. Kim, E.S. Pevzner, J.M. Rose, A. N.Tran, K.H.Webber, K. Knight, and M.S. O-Malley. (2008). Towards a More Comprehensive Understanding of Cancer Burden in North Carolina: Priorities for Intervention. North Carolina Medical Journal. July/August, 69 (4).
Meier, A., Lyons, E.J., Frydman, G., Forlenza, M.J., & Rimer, B.K. (2007). Providing Information and Promoting Active Coping: How Survivors' Provide Support on Cancer-related Internet Mailing Lists. Journal of Internet Medical Research, Apr-Jun; 9 (2): e12.
Rimer, B. K., Lyons, E. J, Ribisl, K. M., Bowling, J. M., Golin, C. E., Forlenza, M. J., & Meier, A. (2005). How New Subscribers Use Cancer-Related Online Mailing Lists. Journal of Internet Medical Research, Jul-Aug; 7(3): e32
Forlenza, M. J., & Miller, G. E. (2006). Increased Serum Levels of 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine in Clinical Depression. Psychosomatic Medicine, 68 (1), 1-7.
Forlenza, M. J., Hall, P., Lichtenstein, P., Evengard, B., & Sullivan, P. F. (2005) The epidemiology of cancer-related fatigue in the Swedish Twin Registry. Cancer, 104 (9), 2022-2031.
Rimer B.K., Lyons E.J., Ribisl K.M., Bowling J.M., Golin C.E., Forlenza M.J., Meier A. (2005). How new subscribers use cancer-related online mailing lists. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 7 (3), e32.
Forlenza, M. J., & Baum, A. (2004). Psychoneuroimmunology. In R.G. Frank, J.L. Wallander, & A. Baum, (Eds.), Handbook of Clinical Health Psychology, Volume 3: Models and Perspectives in Health Psychology. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Latimer, J.J., Nazir, T., Flowers, L.C., Forlenza, M.J., Beaudry-Rodgers, Kelly, C.M., Conte, J.A., Shestak, K., Kanbour-Shakir, A., and Grant, S.G. (2003). Unique tissue-specific level of DNA nucleotide excision repair in primary human mammary epithelial cultures. Experimental Cell Research 291,111-121.
Forlenza, M. J. (2001). Aging, Immunity, and Cancer. Cancer Control: Journal of the Moffitt Cancer Center, 8 (3), 288-289.
Forlenza, M. J., & Baum, A. (2000). Psychosocial Influences on Cancer Progression: Alternative Cellular and Molecular Mechanisms. Current Opinions in Psychiatry, 13 (6), 639-645.
Forlenza, M. J., Latimer, J. J. & Baum, A. (2000). The Effects of Stress on DNA Repair. Psychology and Health: An International Journal, 15 (6), 881-891.
Delahanty, D. L., Dougall, A. L., Hayward, M., Forlenza, M., Hawk, L. W., & Baum, A. (2000). Gender differences in cardiovascular and natural killer cell reactivity to acute stress following a hassling task. International Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 7 (1), 19-27.
Delahanty, D. L., Wang, T., Maravich, C., Forlenza, M., & Baum, A. (2000). Time-of-day effects on response of natural killer cells to acute stress in men and women. Health Psychology, 19 (1), 39-45.
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Applications of Mindfulness in Infection Control - Keynote Speaker at the Annual Three Rivers Association for Professionals in Infection Control (upcoming) |
10/05/12 |
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Understanding Emotional Intelligence from a Mindful Perspective: Enhancing Motivation and Engagement - Speaker and Facilitator, Leadership Breakfast Series, School of Leadership and Professional Advancement, Duquesne University |
05/15/12 |
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Cultivating & Applying Compassion in Coaching - Teleseminar presentation, Pittsburgh Coaches Association |
02/13/12 |
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Looking at Coaching from a Mindful Perspective - Invited Speaker, Pittsburgh Coaches Association |
01/11/12 |
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Leading Good Work: Empathy - Speaker and Facilitator, Leadership Breakfast Series, School of Leadership and Professional Advancement, Duquesne University |
12/6/11 |
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Introduction to the Psychology & Clinical Application of Mindfulness - Invited guest lecture for Chatham University Doctor of Psychology students |
12/01/11 |
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Mindfulness at Work - Training seminar for University Office of Public Affairs, Duquesne University |
11/22/11 |
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Leading Good Work: Engagement - - Speaker and Facilitator, Leadership Breakfast Series, School of Leadership and Professional Advancement, Duquesne University |
11/15/11 |
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Foundations of Successful Leadership - Leading Mindfully - Invited speaker for annual Foundations of Successful Leadership Seminar Series, Duquesne University |
10/13/11 |
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Leading Good Work: Ethics - Speaker and Facilitator, Leadership Breakfast Series, School of Leadership and Professional Advancement, Duquesne University |
10/04/11 |
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Leading Good Work in Higher Education - Invited Speaker Union Institute & University, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership |
09/23/11 |
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Teaching Mindfully - Invited address for Duquesne University Paralegal Institute, Faculty Continuing Education and Development |
09/15/11 |
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Leading Good Work: Excellence - Speaker and Facilitator, Leadership Breakfast Series, School of Leadership and Professional Advancement, Duquesne University |
09/06/11 |
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Leading Good Work - Speaker and Panel Facilitator, Leadership Breakfast Series, School of Leadership and Professional Advancement |
07/19/11 |
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Leading Mindfully - Keynote speaker Leadership Breakfast Series, School of Leadership and Professional Advancement |
06/07/11 |
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Education and the Obligation of Good Work - Keynote speaker Alpha Sigma Lamba Adult National Honor Society Induction Ceremony |
05/17/11 |
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Coaching Mindfully - Instructor and facilitator, Professional Coach Certification Program, School of Leadership and Professional Advancement, Duquesne University |
05/14/11 |
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Advising Mindfully- Invited Keynote Address at the PA Continuing Education Association Annual Luncheon. |
04/15/11 |
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Professional Coaching - interviewed for three on air segments on WTAE Action News This Morning |
11/10 |
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Leadership in the Allegheny Bar Foundation - strategic retreat facilitator |
10/25/10 |
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Qualities of a Leader & Core Functions of Leadership - Invited Keynote Address to Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, Leadership Training Institute |
07/31/10 |
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Sport IS Leadership - Invited Keynote Address at the Pittsburgh High School Ultimate League 2009 Scholarship Benefit |
06/04/09 |
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Positive Psychology and It's Role in Adult Education - Invited Keynote Address at the PA Continuing Education Association Annual Luncheon. |
04/15/09 |
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Depression And Oxidative Damage To Lipids: Linking Psychology To Biology - Abstract presented at the 67th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society |
03/06/09 |
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Biobehavioural Influences on Tumor Progression: Detailing the Role of Stress in Cancer Guest lecture for KIN 431 - Environmental Carcinogenesis |
07/25/06 |
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Biobehavioural Mechanisms in Cancer: Influences on DNA Damage & Repair. Invited talk at the British Columbia Cancer Agency |
/05/05 |
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Increased Serum Levels of 8-hydroxy-2'-deoxyguanosine in Clinical Depression. Paper presented at the 2005 American Psychosomatic Society Annual Conference |
03/03/05 |
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Oxidative DNA Damage in Clinical Depression. Poster at AACR Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference |
10/17/04 |
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Biobehavioral Mechanisms in DNA Damage & Repair. Invited talk to the Social & Behavioral Sciences Affinity Group, Fred Hutchinson Comprehensive Cancer Center |
10/14/04 |
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Stress and Cancer: Guest lecture for Cancer Prevention and Control course at the UNC School of Public Health |
09/11/03 |
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Biological Consequences of Cancer Specific Stress in Women with a Family History of Cancer: Presentation at the New Investigator Workshop at the American Society of Preventive Oncology |
03/03/03 |
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Biobehavioral Influences on Cancer: Alternative Cellular & Molecular Mechanisms: Poster presented at the 13th Annual UPCI Scientific Retreat |
05/09/01 |
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Methods to Assess DNA Repair: Guest lecture for graduate level course in DNA Repair, Mutagenesis, & Carcinogenesis |
03/26/01 |
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Introduction to Psychoneuroimmunology: Guest lecture for graduate level course in immunobiology |
03/19/01 |
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Psychoneuroimmunology in Cancer Prevention: Invited talk for Psychosocial Approaches to Cancer Prevention Conference, Fox Chase Cancer Center |
10/20/00 |
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The Effects of Stress on DNA Repair: Invited talk at Works in Progress Conference (WIP), Magee Women's Research Institute |
12/14/99 |
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Stress & DNA Repair invited talk at 17th Annual University of Pittsburgh/ Carnegie Mellon University Graduate Psychology Conference |
07/23/99 |
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Gender Bias In Depression Research Presentation at the Annual Hunter College Psi Chi Undergraduate Psychology Convention |
04/29/95 |
MLLS 709 - Leading Mindfully: the Practice of Managing Oneself
Mindfulness and Compassion in Coaching