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| EDUCATION: | |
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| 1989-1995 | Ph.D. Microbiology, Colorado State University, Department
of Microbiology,
Fort Collins, CO Dissertation: Somatic cell genetics of mosquito cells |
| 1983-1986 | B.S. Microbiology, Southern Illinois University, Department of Microbiology, Carbondale, IL |
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: |
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| 2002-Present | Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences Research: Molecular characterization of hearing loss in PMP22 defective mice and examination of microsatellite sequence variability in cancer progression and prognosis |
| 1997-2001 | Research Instructor, Southern Illinois University-School of Medicine,
Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics and Metabolism Research: Clinical and genetic characterization of rare human genetic syndromes |
| 1995-1997 | Post-doctoral, Brown University, Department of Molecular Biology, Cell
Biology, and Biochemistry Research: Molecular and structural characterization of bacteriophage λ site specific recombination |
| 1989-1995 | Pre-doctoral, Colorado State University, Department of Microbiology Research: Molecular characterization of the mosquito genome towards the development of efficient gene transfer vectors applicable in the generation of transgenic mosquitoes |
| 1987-1989 | Research Assistant, Southern Illinois University-School of Medicine,
Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Research: Development of a rabbit model for Down syndrome and a molecular assay for the detection of chromosomal aneuploidy |
| 1986-1987 | Research Assistant, Southern Illinois University-School of Medicine,
Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Research: Anti-idiotype immunotherapy in the treatment and/or prevention of cancer |
RESEARCH GRANTS: |
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| Principal Investigator: | ||
| 2005-2008 | NSF Course, Curriculum, & Laboratory Improvement (CCLI)
Grant Modernization of the Biology Curriculum through Adaptation of an Investigative Laboratory in Molecular Biology |
$99,758 |
| 2004-2007 | NIH Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) Molecular pathology of deafness due to mutation in PMP22 |
$189,609 |
| 2003-2004 | National Science Foundation (NSF# 0320715) Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Grant Acquisition of a Fluorescence Imaging System for Research in Biology, Environmental Science and Chemistry at UT Chattanooga |
$95,100 |
| 2003-2004 | UTC Faculty Research and Development Grant Microsatellite sequence variability within transcribed regions of genes involved in cancer |
$3,000 |
| 2000-2001 | National Organization for Hearing Research 2000 Award Characterization of Peripheral myelin protein-22 (PMP22) gene expression throughout development of the mouse inner ear and cochlea |
$10,000 |
| Co-Investigator: | ||
| 2005-2006 | NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Grant Acquisition of a LC-MS-MS for Research in Biology, Environmental Science, and Chemistry at UT Chattanooga |
$251,720 |
| 2004-2007 | NIH Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) PAH/Metal exposure and effects assessment in Chattanooga |
$178,953 |
| 2001-2006 | NIH NINDS Training Grant and Career Development (K02) Principal Investigator: Virginia E. Kimonis, M.D. Clinical and Molecular Analysis of Neuromuscular Disorders |
$546,638 |
| 2001-2004 | NIH NIAMS Small Grants Program for New Investigators (R03) Principal Investigator: Virginia E. Kimonis, M.D. Gene causing Paget and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy |
$150,000 |
| PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: |
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| American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) |
| Council for Undergraduate Research (CUR) |
| National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions (NAAHP) |
| Sigma Xi Research Society |
| SPECIAL COURSE WORK: |
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| Curriculum 2000 Faculty Development Workshops Philosophy and Overview, Spring, 2000 Small Group Facilitation, Spring, 2000 |
| Genetic Analysis Methods for Medical Researchers, 1998, Duke University |
| Biology of Disease Vectors-MacArthur Foundation Course, 1992, Colorado State University |
| AWARDS AND HONORS: |
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| College of Arts and Science Outstanding Research Award (2004) |
| UTC Grants and Research Award (2003) |
| Patricia Roberts Harris Fellowship (1989-1992) |
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