Jodi McDaniel

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First Name

Jodi

Last Name

McDaniel

Credentials

PhD, RN

Associate Professor

Director, Center for Healthy Aging, Self-Management and Complex Care

mcdaniel.561@osu.edu

614-292-1345

Address

372 Newton Hall

Address (Line 2)

295 W. 10th Ave.

City

Columbus

State

Zip Code

43210

Research Interests

Dr. Jodi McDaniel’s nursing research career began in the operating room where she became fascinated with the intricacies of wound healing. Dr. McDaniel’s program of research addresses the molecular mechanisms of chronic wound states and specifically, whether omega-3 fatty acids have the ability to facilitate the healing of chronic wounds.

Publications

McDaniel, J., Szalacha, L., Sales, M., Roy, S., Chafee, S., Parinandi, N. 2017. EPA+DHA supplementation reduces PMN activation in microenvironment of chronic venous leg ulcers: A randomized, double-blind, controlled study. Wound Repair and Regeneration. 25(4), 680-690. doi: 10.1111/wrr.12558. PMC5941937. (IF: 3.041)*
McDaniel, J. 2016. Managing chronic venous leg ulcers – what’s the latest evidence? Wound Care Advisor. Vol.5, no. 6. (November/December). 31-35.
Faulds, E.,...McDaniel, J. 2016. Insulin pump malfunction during hospitalization: 2 case reports. Diabetes Technology and Therapeutics. Vol.18, no. 6. (March), Epub ahead of print (IF: 2.106).*
McDaniel, J., Tornwall, J. 2016. Authentic engagement in high-enrollment courses: pathophysiology consumers become content creators. Nurse Educator. Vol. 41, no. 3 (May/June): 151-155. (IF: 0.670).
Tan, A., Sullenbarger, B., Prakash, R., McDaniel, J. 2018. Supplementation with eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid reduces high levels of circulating proinflammatory cytokines in older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids. Vol. 132. 23-29. doi: 10.1016/j.plefa.2018.03.010] (IF: 2.653)*
Karl, J., McDaniel, J. 2018. Health literacy deficits found among educated, insured university employees. Workplace Health & Safety. Vol. 66, no. 9. 419-427.*
McDaniel, J., Kemmner, K., Rusnak, S. 2015. Nutritional profile of older adults with chronic venous leg ulcers: A pilot study. Geriatric Nursing. 36, no. 5. (Sep/Oct): 381-386.*
McDaniel, J., Browning, K. 2014. Smoking, chronic wound healing and implications for evidence-based practice. Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing. Vol. 41, no. 5. (Sept./Oct.): 415-423.
McDaniel, J., Giovannelli, M., Happ, M.B. 2014. Exemplars of Complex Assessment and Care for Hospitalized Older Adults: Genital Herpes Infection. Geriatric Nursing. Vol. 35, no. 3. (May/June): 233-235.
McDaniel, J., Ickes, E. 2013. Beneficial n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid levels and n-6:n-3 ratios after 4-week EPA + DHA supplementation associated with reduced CRP: A pilot study in healthy young adults. Modern Research in Inflammation. Vol. 2, no.4. (Jul): 59-68.*
Wilgus, T., Roy, S., & McDaniel, J. 2013. Neutrophils and wound repair: Positive actions and negative reactions. Advances in Wound Care. Vol. 2, no.7. (Sep): 379-388.
McDaniel, J.C., Roy, S., & Wilgus, T. 2013. Neutrophil activity in chronic venous leg ulcers – A target for therapy? Wound Repair and Regeneration. Vol. 21 (May): 339-351. (IF: 2.911)
McDaniel, J.C., Belury, M. 2011. Are food and exercise choices of younger adults reflecting the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? The Nurse Practitioner. Vol. 37, no. 5 (May): 1-9.*
McDaniel, J.C., Massey, K., Nicolaou, A. 2011. Fish oil supplementation alters levels of lipid mediators in microenvironment of acute human wounds. Wound Repair and Regeneration. no. 19. : 189-200. (IF: 2.781)*
McDaniel, J.C., Belury, M., & Ahijevych, K. 2010. Effect of n-3 oral supplements on n-6/n-3 ratio in young adults. Western Journal of Nursing Research. Vol. 32, no. 1. (February): 64-80. (IF: 0.99)*

Recent Research Activities

Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging
Grant Number: R01AG059981
Title: “Impact of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Oral Therapy on Healing of Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers in Older Adults
Year Inclusive: 2018-2023
Award: $2,801,258
2014 - 2016 "Profiling Lipid Mediators of Inflammation in Microenvironment of Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers - VA Study." The 2014 Silver Level Research Grant In Integrative Health and Wellness - The Ohio State University. $5000. Role: Principal Investigator
2014 - 2016 "Novel bioelectric based dressings for treatment of chronic wound biofilm infections." The Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science Longitudinal Project Awards. $25,000. Role: Co-Investigator
2013 - 2015 "Profiling Lipid Mediators of Inflammation in Microenvironment of Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers - VA Study." The Ohio State University College of Nursing Seed Grant. $10,000. Role: Co-Investigator
2012 - 2014 "Testing fish oil-derivatives in healing of chronic venous leg ulcers." National Institutes of Health. NIH/NINR 1R21NR012803-01A1. $419,375. Role: Principal Investigator.
2010 - 2012 "Profiling Lipid Mediators of Inflammation in Microenvironment of Chronic Venous Leg Ulcers." The OSU Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). National Center for Research Resources/NIH. ULRR025755. $25,000. Role: Principal Investigator
2008 - 2011 "Development of a biologically-based nursing intervention for cancer cachexia." NIH/NIR. 1R15NR010801-01A1. Role: Co-Investigator
2008 - 2009 “Testing of Fish Oil-Derivatives in Wound Healing,” New Investigator Seed Research Grant Award, Midwest Nursing Research Society, $10,000. Role: Principal Investigator
2008 - 2009 “Testing of Fish Oil-Derivatives in Wound Healing,” Seed Grant, The Ohio State University College of Nursing, $14,500. Role: Principal Investigator

News

May 27, 2025

Tornwall awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar award to Kyrgyzstan

Joni Tornwall, clinical professor, College of Nursing, has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to teach student-centered nursing practices at Kyrgyz State Medical Academy.

April 09, 2025

Gunther named as an inaugural Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition

College of Nursing community engagement leader recognized for research excellence

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) has named Carolyn Gunther, PhD, RDN, LD, who serves as senior associate dean for community engagement and associate professor at The Ohio State University College of Nursing, as part of its inaugural class of “Excellence in Nutrition” Fellows.