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BMS has a highly interdisciplinary and diverse
faculty, all of whom have Ph.D. degrees; many also have a D.V.M.
or M.D. degree. Faculty expertise ranges from molecular biology,
signal transduction, and cellular physiology through systems physiology
and pharmacology. The faculty apply this expertise to research in
such problem areas as cancer, neuroscience, biomedical engineering,
and biomedical education, the four areas that have been selected
for emphasis by the department
Andrisani,
Ourania M., Ph.D.
Professor of Molecular Biology
BA ‘77; MA ‘79; PhD ‘82; State University of New
York at Buffalo
Research Interests: Eukaryotic gene regulation
Research focuses on the role of the transcription factor CREB (cAMP-
response-element binding protein) in mechanisms of growth control
and cellular differentiation.
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Asem,
Eli K., DVM, Ph.D.
Professor of Physiology
D.V.M. ’80, University of Veterinary Sciences, Budapest, Hungary;
PhD ’85, St. Louis University
Research Interests: Cellular and molecular
physiology; reproductive physiology; biology of basement membranes
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Babbs,
Charles F., M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Research Scholar and Instructor in Family Medicine\
MD ‘74, Baylor University; PhD ’77, Purdue University
Research Interests: Applied cardiovascular physiology
and biomedical engineering
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Bill,
Robert (Pete) L., DVM, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Basic Medical Sciences and Assistant Director
of Veterinary Technology
DVM ‘80, PhD ‘90, Purdue University
Research Interests: Innovative distance learning
educational strategies and techniques
Use of computer-assisted instruction in veterinary education: clinical
pharmacology
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Borgens,
Richard B., Ph.D.
Director, Center for Paralysis Research.
Professor of Developmental Anatomy.
B.S. ‘70, North Texas State University; M.S. ‘73, North
Texas State University; PhD ‘77 Purdue University
Research Interests: Development and differentiation, spinal
cord regeneration, tissue regeneration and its physiological control, devices
to influence regeneration, developmental biology, control of nervous system
development, amphibian limb regeneration.
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Coppoc,
Gordon L., DVM, Ph.D.
Head, Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Professor of Pharmacology
BS ‘61, Kansas State University; DVM ’63, Kansas State
University; PhD ‘68, Harvard
Research Interests: Education and information
technology; pharmacokinetics and drug residues. Current research
is primarily directed at creation of alternatives to the use of
animals in education and in applications of multimedia and problem-based
instruction to biomedical education.
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Hannon,
Kevin M., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Developmental Anatomy.
BS ‘85, Purdue University; MS ‘87, Iowa State University;
PhD ‘90, Iowa State University
Research Interests: Developmental biology, growth factor
biology, and molecular biology. Hannon’s lab studies the molecular events
that regulate the decision of a pluripotential stem cell to commit to a specific
myogenic (skeletal muscle), chondrogenic (cartilage), or osteogenic (bone) lineage
in vivo and in vitro.
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Hullinger,
Ronald L., DVM, Ph.D.
Professor of Veterinary Developmental Anatomy
BS ‘64, Iowa State University; DVM ‘65, Iowa State University;
MS ‘66, Iowa State University; PhD ‘68, Iowa State University
Research Interests: Development of endocrine and reproductive
systems; space biology
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Jaeger,
Christine B., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anatomy
BA ‘75, University of Iowa; PhD ‘79, University of Washington
Research Interests: Development, plasticity
and regeneration of the central nervous system (CNS) after trauma,
role of neuron/endothelial cell interactions in the formation of
CNS pathways. Jaeger seeks to identify alternative sources for neuron
replacement therapies and define the role of specific cell interactions
in CNS repair processes.
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Kooreman,
Karin M., DVM, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Anatomy
DVM ‘85, Utrecht State University, The Netherlands, PhD ‘95,
Purdue University, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons,
2000.
Research Interests: Comparative Behavior of
Equine Intestinal Microvascular Endothelial Cells.
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Lamar,
Carlton H., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Veterinary Anatomy
BS ‘62, Purdue University; DVM ‘66, Purdue University;
MS ‘71, Purdue University; PhD ‘74, Purdue University
Research Interests: In vitro cell models for
the evaluation of biomedical problems, the importance of epidermal
growth factor and insulin as a mucosal protectant of the upper gastrointestinal
tract.
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Leary,
James F., Ph.D.
Professor of Basic Medical Sciences and Biomedical Engineering
Schools of Veterninary Medicine and Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
Member: Birck Nanotechnology Center, Bindley Biosciences Center, Oncological Sciences Center, Purdue Cancer Center
SB ‘70, M.I.T.; SB ‘70, M.I.T.; MS ‘74, Univ.
of New Hampshire; PhD ‘77, Penn State University; Post-doctoral
Fellow Los Alamos National Laboratory; (Cytometry/Immunology) 1978
Nanomedicine approaches to cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, antiviral therapies,
and regenerative medicine; high-throughput and BioMEMS cell analysis and separation
technologies for genomics and proteomics (cytomics) and drug discovery; high-speed
imaging/laser ablation/laser opto-injection technologies for stem cell engineering
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Lelièvre,
Sophie A., DVM, Ph.D.
Walther Assistant Professor of Cancer Pharmacology
DVM ‘90, University of Liege, Belgium; MA ‘91, University
of Paris, France; PhD ‘94, University of Paris
Research Interests: Differentiation and Cancer.
Emphasis is on the organization of the cell nucleus and gene expression,
cell membrane-nucleus bi-directional signaling, and genomic instability.
Research focuses on studying the role of nuclear structural proteins
(e.g., NuMA and telomere-associated proteins) in the regulation
of gene expression and cell behavior using breast epithelial cell
culture systems that recapitulate normal glandular differentiation
and tumor formation.
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Nour,
Abdelfattah Y.M., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Basic Medical Sciences and Director of International
Programs in Veterinary Medicine
BVSc ‘71, University of Khartoum; Msc ‘80, Cornell University;
PhD ‘82, Cornell University
Research Interest: Technology transfer, food security,
and sustainable animal production. Development of computer-assisted instruction
and interactive video in different languages for international use for improving
the delivery process in teaching, training, and extension. Details/Publications
Pond,
Amber, Ph.D.,
Research Scientist
PhD ‘95, Missippi State University, 1995
The IKr potassium current is critical for repolarization
of cardiac action potentials. The ERG1 gene encodes the channel proteins responsible
for IKr. Mutations in this gene have been linked to Long QT Syndrome, an inherited
and acquired cardiac disease that can cause syncope, seizures and sudden death.
We study the developmental differences in expression and function of ERG1 splice
variants in mice. Understanding these differences will allow researchers to
recapitulate physiological IKr current in vitro and, therefore, develop better
therapeutic strategies for diseases resulting from aberrant repolarization.
Additionally, we have recently teamed with the laboratory of Dr. Kevin Hannon
and together are researching the roles of potassium channels in skeletal muscle
function.
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Prasad, Negendra,
DVM, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Basic Medical Sciences
BVSc ‘88, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore; PhD ‘94,
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Research Interests: Cancer cell biology, Signal
transduction – regulation of cellular processes by phosphoinositol
lipids, Development of rodent tumor models for target validation
and new drug evaluation.
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Robinson,
J. Paul, Ph.D.
Director, Flow Cytometry Laboratories, Professor of Immunopharmacology
BS ‘75, New South Wales, Australia; MS ‘80, New South
Wales, Australia; PhD ‘83, New South Wales, Australia
Research Interests: Microvascular function,
tissue injury, and wound healing. Current projects are related to
alterations in immune functions after tissue injury, as well as
studies on the effects of toxic chemicals on immune function of
neutrophils and monocytes. Particular interests are in flow cytometry,
confocal microscopy, as well as the Biomedical engineering components
of high technology research tools. Development of multimedia tools
for educational purposes.
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Shi,
Riyi, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Neurosciences
MD ‘84, Shanghai Medical; MS ‘88, North Texas; PhD ‘94,
Purdue University
Research Interests: The cellular and molecular mechanisms
underlying nerve damage and recovery. The responses of the mammalian spinal
cord following mechanical injury. Currently, in vivo as well as in vitro investigations
are underway to explore the clinical usage of polyethylene glycol (PEG).
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Tacker,
Willis A., Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Physiology
BS ‘64, Baylor College of Medicine; MD ‘70, Baylor College
of Medicine; PhD ‘70, Baylor College of Medicine
Research Interests: Treatment of sudden-death syndrome;
treatment of congestive heart failure with implantable devices; internal cardiac
defibrillation
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Turek,
John J., Ph.D.
Director, Electron Microscopy Laboratory
Director, Core Laboratory for Image Analysis and Multidimensional
Applications Professor of Basic Medical Sciences
BS ‘74, University of Illinois; MS ‘76, University of
Illinois; PhD ‘79, University of Illinois
Research Interests: Dietary lipid modulation
of the immune system in infectious disease and tissue injury and
repair. Electron microscopy and image analysis for the study of
cell structure and function.
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Sickle, David C., Ph.D.
Professor of Veterinary Anatomy
DVM ‘57, Iowa State University; PhD ‘66, Purdue University
Research Interest: Osteoarthritis, osseointegration of prosthetic
implants, biocompatibility of orthopedic products, use of growth factors in
orthopedics and skeletal dynamics. Consultant in the field of orthopedic implants,
biocompatibility, osteoarthritis, and general orthopedic problems to nationally
recognized companies.
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Voytik-Harbin,
Sherry L., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Basic Medical Sciences
Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering
BS ‘87, Indiana University; MS ’89, Purdue University; PhD ‘92,
Purdue University
Research Interests: Tissue Engineering/Biomaterials; Extracellular
Matrix; Cell-Extracellular Matrix Biomechanics; Mechanotransduction; 3D Culture
Systems; Bioimaging and Image Analysis.
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Walker,
James J., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Anatomy
Msc ‘84, Montana State University; PhD ‘88, The Ohio
State University
Research Interests: Establishment of topographical
specificity in the developing brain and effects of alcohol on the
early formation of neural circuits.
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