Mary T Infantino

Dr. Mary T. Infantino is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Long Island University, affiliated with the School of Health Professions. She serves as the Director of the Graduate Program in Advanced Practice Nursing and is currently the Chair of the Department of Nursing. With over 29 years as a registered nurse and 20 years as a nurse practitioner, she maintains an active clinical practice in primary care and women’s health while contributing significantly to nursing education and research.

• B.S., Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY
• M.S., Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
• Post Graduate, SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY
• PhD., Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Her research and clinical expertise center on women’s health, particularly during menopause, with a focus on gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), health promotion, and holistic care approaches. She has conducted qualitative studies on leisure gardening as a wellness strategy for older women, emphasizing non-traditional, patient-centered interventions. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and community outreach.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in women’s health across the lifespan, particularly in symptom management during menopause and innovative health promotion strategies. Her research combines clinical epidemiology with qualitative inquiry, often led by nurse practitioners, and addresses real-world patient concerns in primary care settings.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Sigma Theta Tau (1984–present)
• Magna Cum Laude, Molloy College (1981)
• Magna Cum Laude, Adelphi University (1985)

Dr. Infantino has been a Principal Investigator on a $40,000 AstraZeneca-funded study involving 1,500 participants, focusing on GERD symptoms in perimenopausal and menopausal women. She has advised on curriculum development through her leadership roles and regularly contributes as a manuscript reviewer for Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Her presentations at national conferences and radio appearances demonstrate a commitment to public health education.

She is actively involved in professional organizations such as the Nurse Practitioner Association of Long Island and the New York State Nurse Practitioner Association. Her work in nursing entrepreneurship and holistic practice reflects a broader vision for integrative healthcare. Though no formal lab is mentioned, her research is practice-based and community-oriented, often conducted in clinical and educational settings.