Jill N. Tirabassi MD, MPH
Jill N. Tirabassi
MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor; K12 Research Scholar
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Family Medicine; Primary Care; Public Health and General Preventive Medicine; Sports Medicine - Pediatrics
Education and Training:
- MPH, Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Amherst (2020)
- Residency, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2020)
- Fellowship, Sports Medicine, South Bend Notre Dame Primary Care (2016)
- Residency, Family Medicine, University of Colorado (2015)
- MD, Medicine, SUNY Upstate Medical University (2012)
- BS, Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Magna Cum Laude (2008)
Employment:
- Health and Wellness Thread Leader, University at Buffalo (2024-present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2020-present)
- K12 Research Scholar, Family Medicine, University at Buffalo (2020–2024)
- Primary Care Physician, UBMD Family Medicine/ECMC Family Health Center (2020–2022)
- Chief Resident, Preventive Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2019–2020)
- Clinical Instructor, Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2018–2020)
- Ambulatory Care Physician in Family Medicine and Primary Care Sports Medicine, Health Alliance Fitchburg Family Practice (2016–2020)
- Physician, Center for Applied Nutrition, University of Massachusetts (2019)
- Assistant Professor, Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2016–2018)
- Team Physician, Fitchburg High School (2016–2018)
- Team Physician, Fitchburg State University (2016–2018)
- Chief Resident, Family Medicine, University of Colorado (2014–2015)
Awards and Honors:
- Excellence in Precepting (2022)
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (2020)
- Delta Omega Honor Society - Rho Chapter (2020)
- Dr. and Mrs. Earl J. Kelsey Memorial Endowment Award (2012)
- Rural Medicine Scholars Award (2012)
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (2011)
- 400 Club (2008)
Research Expertise:
- Food is Medicine Related Research
- Implementation Science
- Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine
- Primary Care Research
UB 2020 Strategic Strengths:
- Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- October 2020–March 2024
K12 Implementation Science Career Development Grant
NHLBI
Role: Other - October 2021–September 2022
Understanding Usage and Best Practices for Evidence-Based Toolkits in Community Settings: A Redesign of the Veggie Van Toolkit
Center for Ingestive Behavior, University at Buffalo
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Journal Articles:
- Tirabassi JN, Wang J, Zhenqi Zhou R, Hu Y. (2024) Human mobility data demonstrates increase in park visitation since start of COVID-19 pandemic in Buffalo, New York. Preventive medicine reports (Mar), 39: 102650. doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2024.102650
- Baumgartner A, Tirabassi J, Doyle M. (2024) Scenario-Based Discussion: Using Adult Learning Theory to Improve Discussion on Lifestyle Medicine for Healthy Adults. Annals of family medicine (Jan), 22(4): 355. doi:10.1370/afm.3118
- Kasprzak CM, Canizares A, Lally A, Tirabassi JN, Vermont LN, Lev S, Ammerman AS, Leone LA. (2024) Using implementation mapping to refine strategies to improve implementation of an evidence-based mobile market intervention: a study protocol. Frontiers in health services (Jan), 4: 1288160. doi:10.3389/frhs.2024.1288160
- Zhou RZ, Hu Y, Tirabassi JN, Ma Y, Xu Z. (2022) Deriving neighborhood-level diet and physical activity measurements from anonymized mobile phone location data for enhancing obesity estimation. Int J Health Geogr (Dec), 21(1): 22. doi:10.1186/s12942-022-00321-4
- Lally AE, Morina A, Vermont LN, Tirabassi JN, Leone LA. (2022) Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Mobile Produce Market Operations: Adaptations, Barriers, and Future Directions for Increasing Food Access. Int J Environ Res Public Health (Sep), 19(18): 11390. doi:10.3390/ijerph191811390
- Kasprzak CM, Lally AE, Schoonover JJ, Gallicchio D, Haynes-Maslow L, Vermont LN, Ammerman AS, Raja S, Tumiel-Berhalter L, Tirabassi JN, Leone LA. (2022) Operational challenges that may affect implementation of evidence-based mobile market interventions. BMC Public Health (Apr), 22(1): 776. doi:10.1186/s12889-022-13207-8
- Ghazarians N, Tirabassi JN. (2021) What types of exercise improve outcomes in adolescents with depression?. Evidence-Based Practice (Aug), 24(8): 49. doi:10.1097/EBP.0000000000001157
- Robichaud-Fuentes K, Tirabassi J. (2021) What dose of melatonin helps adolescents with delayed sleep phase disorder?. Evidence-Based Practice (Feb), 24(2): 38-9. doi:10.1097/EBP.0000000000000905
- Chung AS, Tirabassi JN. (2021) How much does maternal consumption of raw meat increase the risk of Toxoplasma infection in pregnancy?. Evidence-Based Practice (Jan), 24(1): 32-3. doi:10.1097/EBP.0000000000000821
- Phan A, Tirabassi J. (2020) What level of increase in serum creatinine should be tolerated in adult patients starting an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor?. Evidence-Based Practice (Dec), 23(12): 41-2. doi:10.1097/EBP.0000000000000882
- VanBaak K, Tirabassi J, Aerni G, Tirabassi JN. (2020) Shoulder Conditions: Clavicle and Acromioclavicular Joint Conditions. FP Essent (Apr), 491: 27-32.
- Tirabassi J, Aerni G. (2020) Shoulder Conditions: Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis and Adhesive Capsulitis. FP Essent (Apr), 491: 17-21.
- Aerni G, Tirabassi J. (2020) Shoulder Conditions: Traumatic Instability and Laxity. FP Essent (Apr), 491: 22-6.
- Tirabassi J, Rosenthal E. (2019) Do intra-articular or local extra-articular soft tissue corticosteroid injections increase blood glucose levels in diabetic patients?. Evidence-Based Practice (Apr), 22(4): 18. doi:10.1097/EBP.0000000000000225
- Tirabassi JN, Olewinski L, Khodaee M. (2018) Variation of Traditional Biomarkers of Liver Injury After an Ultramarathon at Altitude. Sports Health (Jul), 10(4): 361-5. doi:10.1177/1941738118764870
- Tirabassi J, Brou L, Khodaee M, Lefort R, Fields SK, Comstock RD. (2016) Epidemiology of High School Sports-Related Injuries Resulting in Medical Disqualification: 2005-2006 Through 2013-2014 Academic Years. Am J Sports Med (Nov), 44(11): 2925-32. doi:10.1177/0363546516644604
- Tirabassi J, Langner S. (2014) How much calcium supplement is recommended in a patient with osteoporosis and a history of calcium oxalate kidney stones?. Evidence-Based Practice (Aug), 17(8): E3. doi:10.1097/01.EBP.0000540723.43921.75
- Tirabassi J, Fang J, Ayala C. (2013) Attitudes of primary care providers and recommendations of home blood pressure monitoring--DocStyles, 2010. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) (Apr), 15(4): 224-9. doi:10.1111/jch.12059
- Boscarino B, Rudstam L, Tirabassi J, Janssen J, Loew E. (2010) Light effects on alewife-mysid interactions in Lake Ontario: A combined sensory physiology, behavioral, and spatial approach. Limnol Oceanogr (Sep), 55(5): 2061-72. doi:10.4319/lo.2010.55.5.20612061
Books and Book Chapters:
- Candib L, Potts S, Barnard K, Tirabassi J, Gussak L, DelRosario H, Lasser D. (2021) Promoting writing through teacherless writing groups. In: Teaching Writing in the Health Professions: Perspectives, Problems, and Practices. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group
- Tirabassi J. (2021) Zinc Deficiency. In: 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2022. Wolters Kluwer
- Tirabassi J. (2021) Trigger Finger (Digital Stenosing Tenosynovitis). In: 5-Minute Clinical Consult 2022. Wolters Kluwer
- Tirabassi JN. (2020) Sports-related Fractures, Dislocations and Trauma: Advanced On- and Off-field Management. In: Volleyball Injuries. Springer
Abstracts:
- Dr. Christina Kasprzak, Mr. Andy Canizares, Dr. Anne Lally, Dr. Laurene Tumiel-Berhalter, Dr. Jill Tirabassi, Ms. Leah Vermont, Dr. Alice Ammerman, Dr. Lucia Leone. (2022) Evaluation of the Implementation of a Mobile Market Model, the Veggie Van model, using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). ISBPNA 2022, (Nov)
- Tirabassi JN, Vermont L, Leone L. (2021) Health and Fitness Outcomes of A Pilot Multi-Intervention Randomized Study in Obese and Sedentary Women. Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. San Diego, CaliforniaUnited States (May) 213 Poster
Evaluative Studies and Case Reports:
- Tirabassi J, Bull J, Foley HM, Khodaee M. (2015) A Surprising Finding of Remote Ischial Avulsion. West J Emerg Med (Sep), 16(5): 784-5. doi:10.5811/westjem.2015.5.27318
- VanBaak K, Barrow W, Tirabassi J, Khodaee M. (2015) Recurrent finger swelling. J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact (Mar), 15(1): 109-10.
Professional Memberships:
- American College of Preventive Medicine (2018–present)
- American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (2014–2021)
- American Academy of Family Physicians (2010–2020)
Presentations:
- "Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine" Grand Rounds at Sisters of Charity Hospital (2025)
- "Blue Zones & How to Incorporate their Vital Secrets into our Lives" The Garrett Club Wellness Committee (2024)
- "Understanding content and dissemination of evidence-based toolkits in community settings." ISBNPA XChange 2023 (2023)
- "Physical Activity Prescription for Physicians." Preventive Medicine Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2022)
- "Human mobility data demonstrates increase in park visitation since start of COVID-19 pandemic in Buffalo, NY." Annual Conference, American College of Preventive Medicine (2022)
- "Nutrition Prescriptions." Preventive Medicine Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2022)
- "MSK Injections: A basic primer." Family Medicine Residency Grand Rounds, University at Buffalo (2022)
- "Prescribing Physical Activity & Nutrition." CPM Course, University at Buffalo (2022)
- "Preventive & Lifestyle Medicine." 2021-2022 Intersessions, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2021)
- "Nutrition Education in Medical Training: Time for More than Lip Service." 1st Annual Food as Medicine Symposium, Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (2021)
- "Tendinopathy Lecture and Ultrasound Workshop." Family Medicine Residency Didactics, Erie County Medical Center/University at Buffalo (2021)
- "Health and Fitness Outcomes of a Pilot Multi-Intervention Randomized Study in Obese and Sedentary Women." 3rd Annual Celebration of Scholarship, University at Buffalo (2021)
- "Health and Fitness Outcomes of a Pilot Multi-Intervention Randomized Study in Obese and Sedentary Women." Annual Meeting (Virtual), American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (2021)
- "Lifestyle Medicine." Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine Residency Didactics, University at Buffalo (2021)
- "Conversation in Science: COVID Vaccines." University at Buffalo GEM & Buffalo Museum of Science (2021)
- "Physical Activity & The Community." Orthopedic Sports Medicine Lecture, University at Buffalo (2020)
- "Decline in Childhood Vaccination Coverage During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Preventive Medicine Weekly Seminar, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2020)
- "Parks & Health." Preventive Medicine Weekly Seminar, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2020)
- "MMWR: Characteristics and Health Status of Informal Unpaid Caregivers." Preventive Medicine Weekly Seminar, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2020)
- "Health and Fitness Outcomes in a Multi-Intervention Program for Obese & Sedentary Women: The Fit&Fab Pilot." FMCH Monthly Department Research Seminar, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2019)
- "Increasing Access to Contraception." Clinical Preventive Services Seminar, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2019)
- "Early Sport Specialization." Medical Student Elective - Care of the Athlete, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2019)
- "Care of Families Orientation: Shoulder and Knee Exam." Medical Student Presentation, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2019)
- "MMWR: Trends in Meeting Physical Activity in Urban and Rural Adults." Preventive Medicine Weekly Seminar, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2019)
- "Care of Families Orientation: Shoulder and Knee Exam." Medical Student Presentation, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2019)
- "Health Surveillance Presentation on YBRFSS." Preventive Medicine Weekly Seminar, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2019)
- "CDC Vital Signs: Preventing 1 Million Heart Attacks and Strokes." Preventive Medicine Weekly Seminar, University of Massachusetts Medical School (2018)
- "Tendinopathy." Family Medicine Grand Rounds, Health Alliance Hospital (2017)
- "Joint Injections." Residency Didactics, Health Alliance Fitchburg Family Practice (2017)
- "Common Sports Medicine Injuries." Residency Didactics, Health Alliance Fitchburg Family Practice (2017)
- "Diagnosis and Management of Meniscal Tears." Primary Care Days, University of Massachusetts Medical School Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (2017)
- "Shoulder Issues." Residency Didactics, Health Alliance Fitchburg Family Practice (2017)
- "Splinting/Fracture Care." Residency Didactics, Health Alliance Fitchburg Family Practice (2017)
- "RICE without the I(ce): A new shift in our injury treatment culture?" Athletic Trainers Conference; Beacon Health; Beacon Memorial Health Athletic Trainers (2016)
- "Epidemiology of High School Sports-Related Injuries Resulting in Medical Disqualification 2005/6 through 2013/14 Academic Years." Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (2016)
- "Challenges of the Young Athlete." Family Medicine Residency Lecture, Beacon Health (2016)
- "Quality Improvement in Progress: Promoting Advance Care Planning in a Large Family Medicine Clinic." Annual Conference, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (2015)
- "Variation of Traditional Biomarkers of Liver Injury after an Ultra-marathon at Elevation." Annual Meeting, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (2015)
- "Attitudes of Primary Care Providers and Recommendations of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring." Winter Weekend and Scientific Assembly Research Forum, New York Academy of Family Physicians (2012)
Service Activities:
- Online Interprofessional Forum Confronting Social Determinants of Health: An Interprofessional Strategy; Group Facilitator (2024)
- UBMD Family Medicine: PCRI Leadership Committee; Member (2023–present)
- Frontiers in Physiology; Review Editor (2022–present)
- UB (University at Buffalo) Sprouts; Faculty Advisor (2022–present)
- Academy Health Dissemination & Implementation: Annual Conference; Abstract Reviewer (2021–present)
- University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: Preventive/Lifestyle Medicine Curriculum; Content Expert (2021–2022)
- Frontiers in Health Services; Review Editor (2021–present)
- Patient Voices Network: Steering Committee; Member (2020–present)
- Town of Peabody Health Department; Data Manager and Call Line Response (2020)
- American Medical Society of Sports Medicine: Young Investigator Grant; Grant Reviewer (2018–present)
- University of Massachusetts Medical School Department of Family Medicine and Community Health: Chair’s Advisory Group; Member (2017–2019)
- Health Alliance Fitchburg Family Practice: Cadaver Lab and Ultrasound Sessions; Leader for Sports Medicine Fellows (2017–2019)
- Health Alliance Fitchburg Family Practice; Walk with a Doc (2017–2018)
- Health Alliance Fitchburg Family Practice: Sports Medicine Resident Rotation; Faculty Contact (2017–2019)
- Health Alliance Fitchburg Family Practice: Family Physicians Inquiry Network; Founder and Local Editor (2017–2020)
- American Medical Society of Sports Medicine: Annual Conference; Abstract Reviewer (2016–2021)
- American Medical Society of Sports Medicine: Research Committee; Member (2015–present)
- University of Colorado: Didactics Improvement Committee for Residency; Member (2014–2015)
- University of Colorado: Graduate Medical Education Housestaff Committee; Family Medicine Representative (2013–2015)