Directory of Our Exceptional
Faculty and Staff

Education

• BSN from Nebraska Methodist College, 1995
• MSN from University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2000
• PhD from University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2020

General Background

Natalie is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse (AOCN)TM. Natalie has over two decades of nurse practitioner experience working in community oncology settings and palliative care. Natalie also served as a former executive director for the Nebraska Oncology Society where she managed state society activities and advocated for cancer health policy at the local and national level.

Natalie’s passion for oncology and research led her to pursue a PhD in Nursing and complete a dissertation study that investigated glycemic variability in patients with stage II-III colon cancer. She continues to pursue opportunities to advance science and improve outcomes for patients with cancer and comorbid diabetes. In addition to teaching, she works full time as a medical science liaison supporting oncology research and US Medical Affairs initiatives for a biotech company.

Notable Publications/Presentations

• Mandolfo., N. Berger, A., Struwe, L, Shade, M., Goldner, W., Klute, K., Hammer, M. (2020). Glycemic variability in patients with stage II-III colon cancer treated with surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy. Manuscript in preparation.
• Mandolfo, N., Berger, A., Struwe, L, Hanna, K, Goldner, W., Klute, K., Langenfeld, S., Hammer, M. (2021). Glycemic variability within one year following surgery for stage II-III colon cancer. Manuscript accepted, Biological Research for Nursing.
• Mandolfo, N., Berger, A., Hammer, M. (2020) Glycemic variability in patients with gastrointestinal cancer: An integrative review. European Journal of Oncology Nursing: The Official Journal of European Oncology Nursing Society, 48, 101797. https://dio.orgS1462-3889(20)30077-6[pii]
• Hammer M.J., Storey S., Hershey D.S., Brady V.J., Davis E., Mandolfo N., Bryant A.L., Olausson J. (2019). The bitter links between hyperglycemia and cancer: a state-of-the-science review. Oncology Nursing Forum, 46(4): 459-472.
• Djalilova, D., Mandolfo, N., Berger, A., Cramer, M. (2019). Policy Analysis of Access to and Reimbursement for Non-Pharmacologic Therapies for Cancer-Related Fatigue. Public Health Nursing, 36(4), 545-550. https://doi.org/10.1111/phn.12615

Professional Service/Recognition/Charitable Boards

• Nurses Christian Fellowship of Nebraska, Executive Committee, 2016-present
• Nurses Christian Fellowship of Nebraska, Executive Chair, 2013-2106
• Volunteer, Parish Nurse and Yoga Instructor, St. Columbkille, 2004-present
• Glycemic Oncology Nursing Collaborative Network (GONCN) member, 2016-present
• American Nurses Association member, 2019-present
• American Society of Clinical Oncology member, 2002-present
• Oncology Nursing Society member, 2000-present
• Susan G. Komen For The Cure, NE Affiliate, Mission Chair, 2010-2013
• Susan G. Komen For The Cure, NE Affiliate, Grants Chair, 2007-2013
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Gamma Pi Chapter member, 1999-present