Education
- Ph.D. in Dietetics and Nutrition
- Florida International University
- M.D. in General Medicine and Pharmacy
- Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy at Cluj-Napoca
Research Interests
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors among Tri-Ethnic Students
Positions Held
2012 - 2013
South University
Subject Matter Expert (SME)
2000 - 2012
Bastyr University
Professor
Intellectual Contributions
A comparison of standardized bloodstream infection ratios across end stage renal disease networks
Leticia Lamping,Carol A Hoban,Samer Koutoubi
April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2024
International Journal of Current Research
Effects of COVID-19 Hospitalization Rates on the Incidence of Hospital-Acquired Candida Central Line-Associated Blood Stream Infection
Delvina Ford,Carol A Hoban,Samer Koutoubi,Kelly Reveles,Jose Cadena
October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 7, 2023
AJIC, American Journal of Infection Control
Sexually Transmitted Infections in Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Patients Nicholas A. Sleeman, B.S.1, Carol Hoban, MPH, PhD1, Samer Koutoubi, MD, PhD1 1Department of Public Health, American Public University System, Charles Town, WV 25414, USA
Nicholas Sleeman,Carol A Hoban,Samer Koutoubi
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 12, 2023
International Journal of Translational Medical Research and Public Health
Influence of Grit on Physical Activity, Sitting Time and Dietary Behaviors: A Multi-Study Analysis
Joel Martin ,Michael Toczko,Emily Locke,Ryan McCarthy,Italia Milani,Nathalie Barrios,Samer Koutoubi,Jatin Ambegaonkar,Niyati Dhokai,Ali Boolani
December 23, 2022
Sustainability
Effect of using an exercise and nutrition secure email message on the implementation of health promotion in a large health care system
Samer Koutoubi
December 23, 2019
California Journal of Health Promotion
Essential Fatty Acid Intake and Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors among College Students of Three Ethnic Groups
Samer Koutoubi
2011
J Natl Med Assoc
Environmental Literacy of College Nutrition Students
Samer Koutoubi
2007
The Internet Journal of Nutrition and Wellness
Protein Nutrition in Fibromyalgia
Samer Koutoubi
2007
Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Differences in Arterial Stiffness and its Correlates in Tri-ethnic Young Men and Women
Way Way Hlaing,Samer Koutoubi,Fatma Huffman
2006
Ethnicity and Disease
Heart Disease Risks in Young Adults
Way Way Hlaing,Samer Koutoubi,Fatma Huffman
2006
Ethnicity and Disease
Intakes and Plasma Levels of Folate among Tri-ethnic College Students
Samer Koutoubi,Fatma Huffman,Subrata Nath
2006
J Natl Med Assoc
Body Composition Assessment and Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors among College Students of Three Ethnic Groups
Samer Koutoubi
2005
J Natl Med Assoc
Coronary Heart Disease Knowledge and Risk Factors among Tri-Ethnic College Students
Samer Koutoubi
2005
The Health Education Journal
Letter to the Editor. Natural or Synthetic? in response to: Edgar R. Miller, III, Roberto Pastor-Barriuso, Darshan Dalal, Rudolph A. Riemersma, Lawrence J. Appel, and Eliseo Guallar. Meta-Analysis: High-Dosage Vitamin E Supplementation May Increase All-Cause Mortality
Samer Koutoubi
2005
Ann Intern Med
Eat Right and Exercise for Lower Homocysteine Levels and Less Chance of Heart Disease
Samer Koutoubi
2004
Ethnicity and Disease
Serum Total Homocysteine Levels, Folate, and B-Vitamins Intake and Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors Among Tri-Ethnic College students
Samer Koutoubi
2004
Ethnicity and Disease
Etiology of Heart Disease
Fatma Huffman,Samer Koutoubi,Subrata Nath
2003
Encyclopedia of Food Science, Food Technology and Nutrition
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors Among Tri-Ethnic College Students
Samer Koutoubi
2002
The Internet Journal of Cardiovascular Research
Presentations
Faculty Advising
Mimi-Camp School of Health Sciences
2024
Faculty Advising
APUS Mini Series for School of Health Sciences
April 18, 2024
Sexually transmitted infections in pre-exposure prophylaxis patients
APHA
November 12, 2023
Public Health Practicum Experience and Tools Used
APUS Mini Series for School of Health Sciences
February 10, 2021
Knowledge, Awareness of Diabetes Mellitus, and weight change among Iranian adults living in the United States
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2012
Assessment of selection criteria used by internship directors for choosing Bastyr students, and of their competence as interns
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2011
Assessment of content validity and reliability of Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) “Functional Medicine Matrix ModelTM, 2008.”
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2010
Changes in Consumer Knowledge and Behavioral Intention toward Genetically Engineered (GE) Foods
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2008
Impact of internet-based nutrition information on dietary behaviors in lean and obese adults
NAASO
2008
Essential Fatty Acid Intake and Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors among College Students of Three Ethnic Groups
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2007
Environmental Literacy of College Nutrition Students
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2005
Protein Nutrition in Fibromyalgia; a Pilot Study
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2005
Vitamin Intakes with and without Supplement Use Among Tri-ethnic College Students
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2004
Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors among Tri-Ethnic college students
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2003
Mean Nutrient Intakes of Calories, Fiber, and Cholesterol and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) risk Factors among College Students
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2003
Ethnic differences of coronary heart disease knowledge among college students
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2002
Intake and plasma levels of folate among tri-ethnic college students
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2002
Body composition and coronary heart disease risks
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2001
Serum Homocysteine levels, vitamins B-12 and B-6 and coronary heart disease risks among college students
FASEB, Experimental Biology
2001
Media Contributions
What Is Community Health? (WIN)
April 7, 2025
Social Media - Blog
American Heart Month and Protection from Heart Disease
Apuedge.com
January 30, 2024
Social Media - Blog
Eris: A New COVID-19 Variant and a Potential Health Threat
APUEdge
August 28, 2023
Social Media - Blog
New Covid-19 Wave, Say hello to Eris! Should We Worry?
August 28, 2023
Social Media - Blog
Malaria Reappears in the US – Should We Become Worried?
APU Edge
July 13, 2023
Social Media - Blog
New cases of Malaria in the United States - Should we be worried?
July 13, 2023
Social Media - Blog
Antimicrobial Resistance - An Urgent Public Health Concern
APU Edge
March 8, 2023
Social Media - Blog
Healthy Diets – Paleo, Keto, and Mediterranean (publish for March 1 -- National Nutrition Month)
APU Edge
March 1, 2023
Social Media - Blog
Healthy Diets: Comparing Paleo, Keto and Mediterranean
Apuedge.com
March 1, 2023
Social Media - Blog
APUS Master of Public Health Program (MPH): CEPH Accreditation
APU Edge
September 20, 2022
Social Media - Blog
CEPH Accreditation Renewed for Master of Public Health Program
ApuEdge.com
September 20, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Monkeypox Testing and Vaccine Shortage - What We Should Know
APU Edge
August 17, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Monkeypox: What to Know about Testing and Vaccine Shortages
Apuedge.com
August 17, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Monkeypox Virus versus Coronavirus – What Should We Know?
APU Edge
June 7, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Monkeypox Virus versus the Coronavirus: What You Should Know
Apuedge.com
June 7, 2022
Social Media - Blog
How Concerned Should You Be About Monkeypox?
APU Edge
June 1, 2022
Social Media - Blog
How Concerned Should You Be about Contracting Monkeypox?
Apuedge.com
May 31, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Higher Demands to Hire Public Health Professional Can Make a Difference
APU Edge
May 6, 2022
Social Media - Blog
Public Health Offers a Variety of Potential Career Fields
Apuedge.com
May 6, 2022
Social Media - Blog
'Code red for humanity:' Preparing to weather another trying hurricane season
The Hill
August 28, 2021
Social Media - Blog
How You Can Support National Public Health Week in 2020
EDM Digest
April 10, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Coronavirus in the US: Social Distancing and Educating the Public in a Time of Crisis
In Public Safety
March 5, 2020
Social Media - Podcast
How the Coronavirus Epidemic Has Affected Our Schools
Wally Boston
March 5, 2020
Social Media - Blog
How Officers Can Minimize Exposure to COVID-19 Coronavirus
In Public Safety
February 27, 2020
Social Media - Blog
Are We Ready for a Public Health Emergency Like the Coronavirus?
EDM Digest
January 24, 2020
Social Media - Blog
How You Can Support National Public Health Week in 2019
EDM Digest
April 1, 2019
Social Media - Blog
FDA’s New Food Label A Positive Step for Public Health
EDM Digest
March 28, 2019
Social Media - Blog
Understanding the Scope of the Opioid Crisis in America
In Public Safety
December 4, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Workplace Healthcare: Stop Sitting and Start Walking to Improve Your Health
Online Career Tips
July 27, 2018
Other
Are We Ready if Ebola Spreads to the US?
EDM Digest
May 23, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Cutting Funding to the Prevention and Public Health Fund Risks Public Health
EDMDigest
February 14, 2018
Social Media - Blog
Worried about the Flu? Wash Your Hands Often and Stay Healthy
EDMDigest
January 29, 2018
Social Media - Blog
CEPH Accreditation: The Benefits for Our Graduate Public Health Students and APUS
Office of the President: Karan Powell, Ph.D
July 13, 2017
Social Media - Blog
Celebrating National Public Health Week 2017
Dr. Karan Powell Blog
April 04, 2017
Social Media - Blog
Careers in Public Health: 5 Ways to Prepare for the Next Level
Online Career Tips
August 03, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Racial diversity matters in public health
Multibrief
July 22, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Video: How to Prevent the Spread of Zika in the USA
inhomelandsecurity.com
July 11, 2016
Social Media - Blog
How Concerned Should You Be About Zika?
Inhomelandsecurity
May 04, 2016
Social Media - Blog
5 Ways to Support National Public Health Week in 2016
Online Learning Tips
March 30, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Zika: A Public Health Emergency
In Homeland Security
January 29, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Battling dementia: A global health crisis
MultiBrief
January 21, 2016
Social Media - Blog
Walking for the Holidays and Public Health Benefits
Online Learning Tips
November 25, 2015
Social Media - Blog
Diabetes: A Public Health Concern
medium.com
October 2015
Social Media - Blog
Generation Public Health: Get Involved!
sportfitnesswor.com
July 2015
Social Media - Blog
A Disaster 2016 Budget
Advanceweb.com
June 2015
Social Media - Blog
How to Get Involved with National Public Health Week 2015 - See more at: http://sportsfitnessnetwork.com/2015/04/how-to-get-involved-with-national-public-health-week-2015
Sport Fitness Network
April 6, 2015
Social Media - Blog
Public Health Top 10 Priorities That Should Be No More in 2015
Online Careertips.com
January 20, 2015
Internet
Are We Ready for Ebola?
Are We Ready for Ebola?
2014
Social Media - Blog
Can We Stop Ebola from Spreading?
Can We Stop Ebola from Spreading?
2014
Social Media - Blog
Can We Stop Ebola from Spreading?
In Homeland Security
October 14, 2014
Internet
Are We Ready For Ebola?
In Homeland Security
October 6, 2014
Internet
Inside the Microwave
Experiencelife
January 2012
Magazine
Tame inflammation
Deliciousliving
January 2012
Magazine
Gene-Based Cuisine
Energytimes
April 2011
Magazine
Healthful Synergy
Energy Times
January 2011
Magazine
Coconut: A functional, flavorful food
Seattle Pi
January 2010
Magazine
25 Naturally Gluten-free Snacks
Seattle Pi
October 2009
Magazine
Cooking with Gluten-free Whole Grains
Seattle Pi
October 2009
Magazine
5 Tips to Optimize the Financial Sustainability of the Gluten-free diet
Seattle Pi
September 2009
Magazine
Amino acids 101: protein's building blocks
Natural Foods Merchandiser
April 2008
Magazine
Take Care of Your Heart and More with Tocotrienols
Yahoo
January 2007
Internet
Health Partners: Calcium/Magnesium part I
Well-Being
December 2002
Magazine
Should you believe the headlines about vitamins? Vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta carotene. One day they' re good for you, the next day they're not. We help you make sense of the latest reports. (How To Eat Right).
High Beam Research
December 2001
Magazine
Certifications and Licensure
December 25, 2015
CITI - Social & Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
Awards & Honors
May 27,
2022
Innovation Award
APUS
For those who create a forward-thinking, novel experience for students, faculty, or staff.
June 16,
2021
2020 University Strategic Initiative – Catalyst – Learning Management System Migration
APUS
During 2020, the earner of this badge made significant contributions to the migration of courses to a new online classroom to improve user experience, promote student-to-student and faculty-to-student interaction, enable a robust mobile classroom, and further differentiate APUS as a leader in online learning.
September 23,
2010
Service Award (10 years)
Bastyr University
Bastyr University in Honor and Recognition of Achievements.
September 2001
Outstanding Scholar Awards
Florida International University
Dietetics and Nutrition, The College of Health and Urban Affairs
September 1999
Excellence in Teaching Award
Florida International University
In recognition of outstanding performance & dedication to providing high quality standards of teaching at Florida International University, 1999.