Arensdorf, Angela
Institution: Clarke College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2008-2009
PhD Program: Anatomy & Cell Biology
PhD Advisor: Thomas Rutkowski PhD
Research Description: I study the cellular differences between cells that adapt, and cells that undergo apoptosis when exposed to ER stress.

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#1 Pedro Gonzalez-Alegre, MD, Assistant Professor, Neurology
#2 Tom Rutkowski, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology
#3 Anne Kwitek, PhD, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine

Asp, Erik
Institution: St. Olaf College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2006-2007
PhD Program: Neuroscience
PhD Advisor: Matthew Rizzo MD
Research Description: awareness and metacognition in brain-damaged populations

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#1 Matt Rizzo, MD, Professor, Neurology
#2 Daniel Tranel, PhD, Professor, Neurology
#3 Steven Anderson, PhD, Associate Professor, Neurology

Bahr, Sarah
Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Microbiology
PhD Advisor: John Kirby PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Stanley Perlman, MD/PhD, Professor, Microbiology
#2 John Kirby, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology
#3 Lee-Ann Allen, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine

Barr, Jennifer
Institution: Hope College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2007-2008
PhD Program: Anatomy & Cell Biology
PhD Advisor: John Colgan PhD
Research Description: Characterizing the non receptor protein tyrosine kinase Itk and its involvement in T cell signaling

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#1 Brian Schutte, PhD, Associate Professor, Pediatrics
#2 John Colgan, PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 David Motto, MD/PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine

Bartelt, Rebekah
Institution: Augustana College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2006-2007
PhD Program: Microbiology
PhD Advisor: Jon Houtman PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Jon Houtman, PhD, Assistant Professor, Microbiology
#2 Jerrold Weiss, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 Alex Horswill, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology

Barton, Lacy
Institution: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Biochemistry
PhD Advisor: Pamela Geyer PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Kris DeMali, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
#2 Daniel Weeks, PhD, Professor, Biochemistry
#3 Diane Slusarski, PhD, Associate Professor, Biology

Biggs, Leah
Institution: Iowa State University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2006-2007
PhD Program: Genetics
PhD Advisor: Brian Schutte PhD
Research Description: The genetic contribution to wound healing in cell culture and model systems.

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#1 Doug Houston, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biology
#2 Brian Schutte, PhD, Associate Professor, Pediatrics
#3 Prabhat Goswami, PhD, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology

Brett, Benjamin
Institution: University of Central Oklahoma
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Genetics
PhD Advisor: Todd Scheetz PhD
Research Description: I develop techniques for analyzing and interpreting sequencing data from the sleeping beauty mouse cancer model.

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#1 Adam Dupuy, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology
#2 Todd Scheetz, PhD, Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
#3 Yi Xing, PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine

Brusich, Douglas
Institution: St Ambrose University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Anatomy & Cell Biology
PhD Advisor: Andrew Frank PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Pamela Geyer, PhD, Professor, Biochemistry
#2 David Price, PhD, Professor, Biochemistry
#3 Amy Lee, PhD, Associate Professor, Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
#4 Andrew Frank, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology

Buchta, Claire
Institution: St. Olaf College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2008-2009
PhD Program: Immunology
PhD Advisor: Gail Bishop PhD
Research Description: Research includes investigating the role of TRAF5 in Toll-like receptor signaling and optimizing cellular vaccines to provide protection against infectious pathogens.

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#1 Zuhair Ballas, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Gail Bishop, PhD, Professor, Microbiology
#3 John Harty, PhD, Professor, Microbiology

Chen, Hung-Lin
Institution: National Yang Ming University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Genetics
PhD Advisor: Toshihiro Kitamoto PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Yi Xing, PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Bryan Phillips, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biology
#3 Toshihiro Kitamoto, PhD, Associate Professor, Anesthesia

Christiaansen, Allison
Institution: St Olaf College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Microbiology
PhD Advisor: Steve Varga PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Al Klingelhutz, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology
#2 Steven Varga, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology
#3 Wendy Maury, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology

Decker, Amanda
Institution: University of Minnesota-Morris
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Anatomy & Cell Biology
PhD Advisor: Robert Cornell PhD
Research Description: Modeling neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases with zebrafish

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#1 Beverly Davidson, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Robert Philibert, MD/PhD, Professor, Psychiatry
#3 Thomas Wassink, MD, Assoicate Professor, Psychiatry

Dickey, David
Institution: University of Iowa
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2005-2006
PhD Program: Molecular & Cellular Biology
PhD Advisor: Joseph Zabner MD
Research Description: Investigating adeno-associated virus serotype 5 for potential use as a gene therapy vector

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#1 Joseph Zabner, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Edwin Stone, PhD/MD, Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
#3 Jack Stapleton, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine

Dudley-Cash, Arliss
Institution: University of California-Santa Cruz
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Neuroscience
PhD Advisor: Timothy Brennan MD/PhD
Research Description: The interaction between capsaicin and TRPV1 as a potential analgesic in an acute pain model

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#1 Kathleen Sluka, PhD, Professor, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science
#2 Christopher Adams, MD/PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 Timothy Brennan, MD/PhD, Professor, Anesthesia
#4 Timothy Brennan, MD/PhD, Professor, Anesthesia

Fayram, Drew
Institution: Wartburg College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Microbiology
PhD Advisor: Lee-Ann Allen PhD
Research Description: Studying interactions between human neutrophils and Francisella tularensis resulting in a failed respiratory burst in response to this pathogen.

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#1 Lee-Ann Allen, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 John Kirby, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology
#3 Wendy Maury, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology
#4 Lee-Ann Allen, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine

Fisher, John
Institution: Utah State University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2006-2007
PhD Program: Anatomy & Cell Biology
PhD Advisor: John Engelhardt PhD
Research Description: CFTR function and airway submucosal gland role in innate immunity

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#1 Mark Stamnes, PhD, Associate Professor, Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
#2 John Engelhardt, PhD, Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology
#3 Paul McCray, MD, Professor, Pediatrics

Flack, Caralyn
Institution: Bemidji State University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Microbiology
PhD Advisor: Alexander Horswill PhD
Research Description: Characterizing two-component signal transduction systems that regulate virulence factor production in Staphylococcus aureus.

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#1 Mary Wilson, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Wendy Maury, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology
#3 Alexander Horswill, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology
#4 Lee-Ann Allen, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine

Fletcher, Elise
Institution: Augustana College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Human Toxicology
PhD Advisor: Andrean Burnett 
Research Description:  

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#1 William Field, PhD, Professor, Occupational & Environmental Health
#2 Doug Spitz, PhD, Professor, Radiation Oncology
#3 David Moser, PhD, Associate Professor, Psychiatry
#4 Apollina Goel, PhD, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology

Flippo, Kyle
Institution: Aquinas College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Pharmacology
PhD Advisor: Stefan Strack PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Stefan Strack, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacology
#2 Michael Wright, PhD, Assistant Professor, Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
#3 Andrew Frank, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology

Gupte, Raeesa
Institution: UNIV MUMBAI
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2011-2012
PhD Program:
PhD Advisor:   
Research Description:  

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#1 Yuriy Usachev, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacology
#2 D.P. Mohapatra, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
#3 Stefan Strack, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacology

Hanson, Sara
Institution: Buena Vista University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2007-2008
PhD Program: Genetics
PhD Advisor: John Logsdon PhD
Research Description: Determination of expression patterns of meiotic genes in sexual and putatively asexual rotifer species.

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#1 Steve Varga, PhD, Assistant Professor, Microbiology
#2 John Logsdon, PhD, Associate Professor, Biology
#3 A Klingelhutz, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology

Hazelett, Clay (Charles)
Institution: Ursinus College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2006-2007
PhD Program: Anatomy & Cell Biology
PhD Advisor: Charles Yeaman PhD
Research Description: Polarized secretion and membrane trafficking

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#1 Charles Yeaman, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology
#2 Larry Oberley, PhD, Professor, Radiation Oncology
#3 Christopher Stipp, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biology

Hengel, Sarah
Institution: College of St Scholastica
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Biochemistry
PhD Advisor: Sheila Baker PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Adrian Elcock, PhD, Associate Professor, Biochemistry
#2 Ernesto Fuentes, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
#3 Sheila Baker, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry

Herrera, Alfa
Institution: UNIV OF ILLINOIS-URBANA
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2011-2012
PhD Program:
PhD Advisor:   
Research Description:  

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#1 John Kirby, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology
#2 Mary Wilson, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 Patrick Schlievert, PhD, Professor, Microbiology

Hovey, Adriann
Institution: University of Northern Iowa
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Molecular & Cellular Biology
PhD Advisor: Kimberly Leslie MD
Research Description: Characterizing miRNAs involved in the development and progression of endometrial cancer

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#1 Kris DeMali, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
#2 Raymond Hohl, MD/PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 Kimberly Leslie, MD, Professor (Head), Obstetrics & Gynecology

Hsiao, Jordy
Institution: University of California-Davis
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
PhD Advisor: Michael Wright PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Hai-Hui (Howard) Xue, MD/PhD, Assistant Professor, Microbiology
#2 Michael Wright, PhD, Assistant Professor, Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
#3 Sarah England, PhD, Professor, Molecular Physiology & Biophysics

Ibeawuchi, Stella-Rita
Institution: University Agri Makurdi
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Pharmacology
PhD Advisor: Curt Sigmund PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Rory Fisher, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology
#2 Kris DeMali, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
#3 Durga P. Mohapatra, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
#4 Curt Sigmund, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology

Ibrahim, Sherif
Institution: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2008-2009
PhD Program: Chemistry
PhD Advisor: Gregory Friestad PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Gregory Friestad, PhD, Associate Professor, Chemistry
#2 Gregory Friestad, PhD, Associate Professor, Chemistry
#3 Ernesto Fuentes, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
#4 Todd Washington, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry

Janczy, John
Institution: Mesa State College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Immunology
PhD Advisor: Fayyaz Sutterwala MD/PhD
Research Description: Characterizing mechanisms of inflammasome regulation by phagocytic receptors.

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#1 Jeffrey Meier, MD, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 George Weiner, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 Fayyaz Sutterwala, MD/PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine

Kelly, Patrick
Institution: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2011-2012
PhD Program:
PhD Advisor:   
Research Description:  

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#1 Mary Wilson, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Andrew Forbes, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biology
#3 Joseph Zabner, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine

Kenkel, Elizabeth
Institution: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2011-2012
PhD Program:
PhD Advisor:   
Research Description:  

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#1 Yi Xing, PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Kevin Legge, PhD, Associate Professor, Pathology
#3 Anne Kwitek, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacology

Klaren, William
Institution: Loras College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Human Toxicology
PhD Advisor: Larry Robertson PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Michael Duffel, PhD, Professor, Medicinal & Natural Products Chemistry
#2 Gail Bishop, PhD, Professor, Microbiology
#3 Amanda Haes, PhD, Assistant Professor, Chemistry
#4 Larry Roberston, PhD, Professor, Occupational & Environmental Health

Kondratowicz, Andrew
Institution: Illinois State University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2006-2007
PhD Program: Microbiology
PhD Advisor: Wendy Maury PhD
Research Description: Identifying the cellular receptor(s) for Ebola virus.

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#1 Steven Clegg, PhD, Professor, Microbiology
#2 Mary Wilson, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 Richard Roller, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology

Lam, Koon Yee
Institution: GRACELAND UNIVERSITY
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2011-2012
PhD Program:
PhD Advisor:   
Research Description:  

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#1 M. Todd Washington, PhD, Associate Professor, Biochemistry
#2 Hasem Habelhah, PhD, Associate Professor, Pathology
#3 Jon Houtman, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology
#4 Craig Morita, MD/PhD, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine

Lin, Wai
Institution: Dickinson College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Immunology
PhD Advisor: Gail Bishop PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 David Price, PhD, Professor, Biochemistry
#2 Gail Bishop, PhD, Professor, Microbiology
#3 Nicholas Zavazava, MD/PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine

Littlejohn, Nicole
Institution: LUTHER COLLEGE
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2011-2012
PhD Program:
PhD Advisor:   
Research Description:  

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#1 Durga P. (D.P.) Mohapatra, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
#2 Raymond Hohl, MD/PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 Curt Sigmund, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology

Lynch, Tom
Institution: Augustana College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Anatomy & Cell Biology
PhD Advisor: John Engelhardt PhD
Research Description: Tom aims to identify and isolate stem cells in the airway epithelium, enhancing the prospect for treating cystic fibrosis through gene therapy

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#1 Beverly Davidson, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Dana Levasseur, PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 John Engelhardt, PhD, Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology

Maduka, Uchechukwu
Institution: Univ of Northern Iowa
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2007-2008
PhD Program: Pharmacology
PhD Advisor: Donna Hammond PhD
Research Description: Define the role of CaMKII binding to the NMDA-type glutamate receptor in chronic pain

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#1 Raymond Hohl, MD/PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Johannes Hell, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology
#3 Adrian Elcock, PhD, Associate Professor, Biochemistry

Maiers, Jessica
Institution: Wartburg College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2008-2009
PhD Program: Molecular & Cellular Biology
PhD Advisor: Kris DeMali PhD
Research Description: Research includes studying the roles of a-catenin and vinculin during tight junction formation and actin reorganization

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#1 Johannes Hell, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology
#2 Dawn Quelle, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacology
#3 Kris DeMali, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
#4 Raymond Hohl, MD/PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine

Maina, Peterson
Institution: ST LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2011-2012
PhD Program:
PhD Advisor:   
Research Description:  

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#1 Stanley Perlman, MD/PhD, Professor, Microbiology
#2 Alex Bassuk, MD/PhD, Associate Professor, Pediatrics
#3 Frederick Domann, PhD, Professor, Radiation Oncology

Manuel, Antonio
Institution: University of Iowa
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2005-2006
PhD Program: Chemistry
PhD Advisor: Jan-Uwe Rhode PhD
Research Description: Synthesis of reactive transition metal complexes suitable for activation of small molecules and elements. Examples of these molecules include dioxygen, carbon monoxide, sulfur, nitrous oxide, and hydrogen. Chemical reactions with these activated molecules will also be examined.

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#1 Jason Telford, PhD, Assistant Professor, Chemistry
#2 Amnon Kohen, PhD, Associate Professor, Chemistry
#3 Jan-Uwe Rhode, PhD, Assistant Professor, Chemistry

McDermott, Daniel
Institution: Chadron State College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2008-2009
PhD Program: Immunology
PhD Advisor: Steven Varga PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Lee-Ann Allen, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Steven Varga, PhD, Assistant Professor, Microbiology
#3 Jon Houtman, PhD, Assistant Professor, Microbiology

Mickle, Aaron
Institution: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Pharmacology
PhD Advisor: Durga P. Mohapatra PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Durga P. Mohapatra, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
#2 Timothy Brennan, MD/PhD, Professor, Anesthesia
#3 Durga P. Mohapatra, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology

Muniz, Viviane
Institution: Univ de Santo Amaro
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2007-2008
PhD Program: Molecular & Cellular Biology
PhD Advisor: Dawn Quelle PhD
Research Description: In vivo analyses of ARF tumor suppressor signaling using a novel mouse model of pancreatic cancer and Parf (Partner of ARF) conditional knockout mice

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#1 Anton McCaffrey, PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Dawn Quelle, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacology
#3 Mary Horne, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology

Muta, Kenjiro
Institution: Saga University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2008-2009
PhD Program: Molecular & Cellular Biology
PhD Advisor: Kamal Rahmouni PhD
Research Description: Role of mTOR signaling pathway in mediating Angiotensin II action in the central nervous system

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#1 Steve Lentz, MD/PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Frank Faraci, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 Kamal Rahmouni, PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine

Pelham, Christopher
Institution: Northwest Missouri State Univ
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2007-2008
PhD Program: Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
PhD Advisor: Curt Sigmund PhD
Research Description: Characterizing the role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor g (PPARg) in vascular function, inflammation and atherosclerosis.

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#1 Dan Weeks, PhD, Professor, Biochemistry
#2 Kathleen Sluka, PhD, Professor, Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science
#3 Curt Sigmund, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine

Peri, Delila
Institution: University of Minnesota
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Immunology
PhD Advisor: George Weiner MD
Research Description:  

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#1 George Weiner, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Appolina Goel, PhD, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology
#3 Thomas Griffith, MD, Associate Professor, Urology

Petruccelli, Emily
Institution: St Ambrose University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2009-2010
PhD Program: Genetics
PhD Advisor: Toshihiro Kitamoto PhD
Research Description: I am investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying mental dysfunction using Drosophila genetics

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#1 Mary Wilson, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Toshihiro Kitamoto, PhD, Associate Professor, Anesthesia
#3 Tina Tootle, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology

Qin, Xiaoyan
Institution: East China Univ of Sci & Tech
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2007-2008
PhD Program: Human Toxicology
PhD Advisor: Michael Duffel PhD
Research Description: Characterize the kinetics of sulfotransferase in drugs or xenobiotics metabolism.

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#1 Garry Buettner, PhD, Professor, Radiation Oncology
#2 Michael Duffel, PhD, Professor, Medicinal & Natural Products Chemistry
#3 Larry Robertson, PhD, Professor, Occupational & Environmental Health

Raborn, R. Taylor
Institution: Queens University - Canada
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2004-2005
PhD Program: Biology
PhD Advisor: John Logsdon PhD
Research Description: Features within 5’ untranslated regions (5’UTRs) of mRNA have been shown to play a role in their translation, localization and degradation. Despite this, there remains a real gap in knowledge regarding the precise lengths of 5’UTR in eukaryotes. My research project within the Logsdon lab aims to measure 5’UTR lengths for a wide variety of S. cerevisiae genes during several physiological states, and to begin to ascribe functional meaning to these data on a genomic level.

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#1 Mary Horne, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
#2 Dawn Quelle, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology
#3 Michael Cohen, MD, Professor, Pathology
#4 Pamela Geyer, PhD, Professor, Biochemistry

Raddant, Ann
Institution: Wingate University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2008-2009
PhD Program: Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
PhD Advisor: Andrew Russo PhD
Research Description: Investigating the effects of stress on a mouse model of migraine.

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#1 Frederick Domann, PhD, Professor, Radiation Oncology
#2 John Engelhardt, PhD, Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology
#3 Andrew Russo, PhD, Professor, Molecular Physiology & Biophysics

Rasmussen, Tyler
Institution: University of Iowa
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
PhD Advisor: Anderson Mark MD/PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Timothy Brennan, MD/PhD, Professor, Anesthesia
#2 Mark Anderson, MD/PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine

Reilly, Jacqueline
Institution: CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2011-2012
PhD Program:
PhD Advisor:   
Research Description:  

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#1 Ray Hohl, MD/PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Rory Fisher, PhD, Professor, Pharmacology
#3 Ray Hohl, MD/PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine

Rhein, Bethany
Institution: University of St Thomas
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Microbiology
PhD Advisor: Wendy Maury PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Wendy Maury, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology
#2 Paul McCray, MD, Professor, Pediatics
#3 John Kirby, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology

Riordan, Jesse
Institution: Iowa State University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2007-2008
PhD Program: Anatomy & Cell Biology
PhD Advisor: Adam Dupuy PhD
Research Description: Identification and characterization of genes which, when disrupted or overexpressed, contribute to the development of cancer

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#1 Adam Dupuy, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology
#2 Beverly Davidson, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 Amit Choudhury, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology

Rogers, Laura
Institution: University of Iowa
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2007-2008
PhD Program: Anatomy & Cell Biology
PhD Advisor: Adam Dupuy PhD
Research Description: Characterization of a candidate cancer gene and its role in squamous cell carcinoma

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#1 Lee-Ann Allen, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Keri Hornbuckle, PhD, Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering
#3 Adam Dupuy, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology

Salem, Kelley
Institution: Northwestern College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Free Radical & Radiation Biology
PhD Advisor: Apollina Goel PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Apollina Goel, PhD, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology
#2 Charles Yeaman, PhD, Associate Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology
#3 Douglas Spitz, PhD, Professor, Radiation Oncology

Schaeffer, Gilbert (Van)
Institution: St Vincent College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Anatomy & Cell Biology
PhD Advisor: David Motto MD/PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 David Motto, MD/PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Charles Yeaman, PhD, Associate Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology
#3 John Engelhardt, PhD, Professor (Head), Anatomy & Cell Biology

Sharbrough, Joel
Institution: University of Notre Dame
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Biology
PhD Advisor: Maurine Neiman PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Maurine Neiman, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biology
#2 Ana Llopart, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biology
#3 Bryant McAllister, PhD, Associate Professor, Biology

Sheehy, Ryan
Institution: Graceland University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Pharmacology
PhD Advisor: Raymond Hohl MD/PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Ernie Fuentes, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
#2 Lori Wallrath, PhD, Professor, Biochemistry
#3 Raymond Hohl, MD/PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine

Smith, Tiffany
Institution: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2011-2012
PhD Program:
PhD Advisor:   
Research Description:  

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#1 Gail Bishop, PhD, Professor, Microbiology
#2 Robert Cornell, PhD, Associate Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology
#3 Andrew Russo, PhD, Professor, Molecular Physiology & Biophysics

Soshnev, Alexey
Institution: St. Petersburg State University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2006-2007
PhD Program: Molecular & Cellular Biology
PhD Advisor: Pamela Geyer PhD
Research Description: The mechanism of independent gene expression in Drosophila yellow-achaete locus; the roles of non-coding intergenic transcripts and 1A2 Su(Hw) insulator

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#1 Nikolai Artemyev, PhD, Professor, Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
#2 Pamela Geyer, PhD, Professor, Biochemistry
#3 Beverly Davidson, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine

Sowers, Levi
Institution: University of Iowa
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2008-2009
PhD Program: Molecular & Cellular Biology
PhD Advisor: Alexander Bassuk MD/PhD
Research Description: My research focus is on Prickle2 and its role in brain devleopment and function.

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#1 Ernie Fuentes, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
#2 Peter Mohler, PhD, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 Alex Bassuk, MD/PhD, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics

Suihkonen, Alexander
Institution: College of St Scholastica
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Chemistry
PhD Advisor: Hien Nguyen PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Hien Nguyen, PhD, Assistant Professor, Chemistry
#2 Jon Houtman, PhD, Assistant Professor, Microbiology
#3 Amnon Kohen, DSc, Professor, Chemistry

Taugher, Rebecca
Institution: Loras College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2008-2009
PhD Program: Neuroscience
PhD Advisor: John Wemmie MD/PhD
Research Description: Investigating the role of acid-sensing ion channel-1a in anxiety and depression-related behaviors.

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#1 Douglas Houston, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biology
#2 Alex Bassuk, MD/PhD, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics
#3 John Wemmie, PhD, Associate Professor, Psychiatry

Van Otterloo, Eric
Institution: Dordt College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2006-2007
PhD Program: Anatomy & Cell Biology
PhD Advisor: Robert Cornell PhD
Research Description: Neural crest induction in early embryonic development

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#1 Andrew Russo, PhD, Professor, Molecular Physiology & Biophysics
#2 Thomas Wassink, MD, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry
#3 Robert Cornell, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology

Whitmore, Laura
Institution: Bob Jones University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Molecular & Cellular Biology
PhD Advisor: Jessica Moreland MD
Research Description:  

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#1 Tina Tootle, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology
#2 Sheila Baker, PhD, Assistant Professor, Biochemistry
#3 Jessica Moreland, MD, Associate Professor, Pediatrics

Whitmore, Scott
Institution: Bob Jones University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Genetics
PhD Advisor: Todd Scheetz PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Kai Tan, PhD, Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Todd Scheetz, PhD, Associate Professor, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
#3 Robert Mullins, PhD, Associate Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Xie, Weiliang
Institution: Purdue University
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2005-2006
PhD Program: Molecular & Cellular Biology
PhD Advisor: John Engelhardt PhD
Research Description: Characterizing adult stem cells in the submucosal gland within airways and defining the niches which these cells reside

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#1 Fisher Rory, PhD, Associate Professor, Pharmacology
#2 John Engelhardt, PhD, Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology
#3 Stefan Strack, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology

Yin, Terry
Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2008-2009
PhD Program: Molecular & Cellular Biology
PhD Advisor: Michael Welsh MD
Research Description: Studying neurological defects associated with traumatic brain injury

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#1 Amit Choudhury, PhD, Assistant Professor, Anatomy & Cell Biology
#2 Michael Welsh, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 Peter Mohler, PhD, Associate Professor, Internal Medicine

Zimbeck, Alicia
Institution: Wartburg College
Enrolled in Biosciences Program: 2010-2011
PhD Program: Microbiology
PhD Advisor: Lee-Ann Allen PhD
Research Description:  

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#1 Lee-Ann Allen, PhD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#2 Mary Wilson, MD, Professor, Internal Medicine
#3 Bradley Jones, PhD, Associate Professor, Microbiology