Publications

Contributions to books

• Zafron, M. L. (2014). Medical terminology. In J. T. Huber & S. Swogger (Eds.), Introduction to reference sources in the health sciences (6th ed., pp. 185-198). New York: Neal Schuman Publishers.
• Zafron, M. L. (2008). Medical terminology. In J. Boorkman & J. T. Huber (Eds.), Introduction to reference sources in the health sciences (5th ed., pp. 141-154). New York: Neal Schuman Publishers.

Journal articles (Refereed)

• Smith, J. M., Smith, E.M.T., Bohannon, R.W., Miller, K., Thiele, A., Zafron, M.L., Zeleznik, H., Ohtake, P.J. (2024). Reduced physical functioning after hospitalization for COVID-19 infection: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Acute Care Physical Therapy. 15 (3): 95-106. DOI: 10.1097/JAT.0000000000000239

• Millen, A. E., Dighe, S., Kordas, K., Aminigo, B. Z., Zafron, M. L., & Mu, L. (2023). Air pollution and chronic eye disease in adults: A scoping review. Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 1–10. Advance online publication. https://doi-org.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/10.1080/09286586.2023.2183513
• Kunadharaju, R., Saradna, A., Ray, A., Yu, H., Ji, W., Zafron, M., & Mador, M. J. (2022). Post-operative outcomes of pre-thoracic surgery respiratory muscle training vs. aerobic exercise training: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Archives of Physical medicine and Rehabilitation, S0003-9993(22)01728-2. Advance online publication. https://doi-org.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/10.1016/j.apmr.2022.10.015
• Purtzki, J., Chizuk, H.M., Jain, A., Bogdanowicz, I., McPherson, J.I., Zafron, M.L., Haider, M.N., Leddy, J.J., Willer, B.S. (2022). Service delivery models for the management of pediatric and adolescent concussion: A systematic review. Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation. Advance online publication. https://doi-org.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/10.1016/j.arrct.2022.100221
• Kruger, J.S., Doloresco, F., Maerten-Rivera, J., Zafron, M.L., Borden, H., Fusco, N.M. (2022). An Innovation sprint to promote problem-solving and interprofessional skills among pharmacy and public health students. American Journal of Pharmacy Education. Advance online publication. https://doi-org.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/10.5688/ajpe8852
• Pu, C. Y., Batarseh, H., Zafron, M. L., Jeffery Mador, M., Yendamuri, S., & Ray, A. D. (2021). Effects of preoperative breathing exercise on postoperative outcomes for lung cancer patients undergoing curative intent lung resection: A meta-analysis. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, S0003-9993(21)00319-1. Advance online publication. https://doi-org.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/10.1016/j.apmr.2021.03.028 
• Marinangeli, C.P.F., Harding, S.V., Zafron, M., Rideout, T.C. (2020). A systematic review of the effect of dietary pulses on microbial populations inhabiting the human gut. Beneficial Microbes: 0 (0):1-12. https://doi-org.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/10.3920/BM2020.0028
• Hollis-Hansen, K., Vermont, L., Zafron, M.L., Seidman, J., Leone, L. (2019). The Introduction of new food retail opportunities in lower-income communities and the impact on fruit and vegetable intake: A systematic review. Translational Behavioral Medicine. 9(5):837-846. https://doi-org.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/10.1093/tbm/ibz094
• Harding, S.V., Erickson, N., Zafron, M., Marinageli, C.P.F., & Rideout, T.C. (2019) Evaluating the Lipid-Lowering Effects of a-lipoic Acid Supplementation: A Systematic Review. Journal of Dietary Supplements. https://doi-org.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/10.1080/19390211.2019.1651436
• Ohtake, P. J., Lyons, A., Glogowski, M., Stellrecht, E., Aronoff, N., Grabowski, J., & Zafron, M. L. (2018). Using an interprofessional flipped classroom educational strategy for developing evidence-based practice knowledge and skills. Journal of Interprofessional Education & Practice, 11, 7-11. https://doi-org.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/10.1016/j.xjep.2017.12.010
• Aronoff, N., Stellrecht, E., Lyons, A., Zafron, M., Glogowski, M., Grabowski, J., & Ohtake, P. (2017). Teaching evidence-based practice principles to prepare health professions students for an interprofessional learning experience. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 105(4), 376-384. https://doi-org.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/10.5195/jmla.2017.179
• Zafron, M. L. (2012). Good intentions: Providing students with skills to avoid accidental plagiarism. Medical Reference Services Quarterly, 31(2), 225-229. https://doi-org.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/10.1080/02763869.2012.670605
• Hasman, L., & Zafron, M. L. (2010). An analysis of online resources for parents, siblings, and other caregivers of adults with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet, 14(1), https://doi-org.gate.lib.buffalo.edu/10.1080/02763860903543312
• Hendrix, D., Chiarella, D., Hasman, L., Murphy, S., & Zafron, M. L. (2009). Use of Facebook in academic health sciences libraries. Journal of the Medical Library Association, 97(1), 43. 10.3163/1536-5050.97.1.008
• Ohtake, P. J., Zafron, M. L., Poranki, L. G., & Fish, D. R. (2006). Does electrical stimulation improve motor recovery in patients with idiopathic facial (bell) palsy? Physical Therapy, 86(11), 1558-1564. doi:10.2522/ptj.20060005
• Hendrix, D.D., Zafron, M.L.  (2005) Assessing mobile computing in healthcare at the University at Buffalo. Journal of the Library Administration and Management Section 1, (2), 46 – 68.

Journal articles (Non-refereed) 

• Kruger, J.S., Borden, H., Zafron, M. (2023) Sprinting Towards Innovation: Utilizing Innovation Sprints for Experiential Learning. Deeper Learning Journal of Practice. https://dljp.org/sprinting-towards-active-learning-innovation-sprint-in-a-public-health-course/
• DeNysschen, C., Platek, M. E., Hemler, D., Aronoff, N., & Zafron, M. L. (2017). Optimal nutrition and hydration through the surgical treatment trajectory. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 33(1), 61-73. doi:10.1016/j.soncn.2016.11.006

Research

Michelle has research interests in the use of social networking in the library setting, avoiding plagiarism, and the correlation between information literacy and evidence-based research skills.

Research Guides

• Biostatistics
• Community Health and Health Behavior
• Exercise and Nutrition Science
• Public Health
• Rehabilitation Science

Professional Memberships

• Medical Library Association - 2003 to present
• American Public Health Association - 2019 to present