KANSAS STATE
UNIVERSITY
2012 Potential Mentor Table
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Asano, Katsura, PhD Associate Professor Biology |
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Our current projects focus on the mechanism and regulation of stringent start codon recognition by ribosomes in the budding yeast S. cerevisiae. Here we use all the currently available technology, including genetics, biophysics and biochemistry, to understand the key events in the complex translation initiation reaction performed by many eukaryotic translation initiation factors. One of the foci has been eIF5, the important partner of GTP-dependent Met-tRNAi binding factor eIF2, both in its activation by guanine nucleotide exchange and its inactivation by GTP hydrolysis, which triggers factor dissociation from the ribosome initiation complex. The importance of the interaction between the two factors was recently endorsed by our discovery that an ancient eIF5-mimic protein conserved in diverse eukaryotes is a competitive inhibitor for both the positive and negative function of eIF5 during translation initiation. |
Blecha, Frank, MS, PhD University Distinguished Professor Anatomy & Physiology |
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Our laboratory studies the interrelationship of immunology and physiology in animals. This includes evaluation of the regulatory mechanisms involved in innate immunity and in stress- and pathogen-induced immune alterations. |
Bradford, Barry, PhD Associate Professor Animal Science |
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Mechanisms by which nutrients act as signaling agents, the roles of inflammatory pathways in metabolism and metabolic diseases. |
Brown, Susan, PhD Professor Biology |
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Utilizing forward and reverse genetics in combination with molecular biology to compare and contrast the different developmental strategies of beetles and fruitflies. |
Chang, Kyeong-Ok, DVM, MS, PhD Associate Professor Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology |
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The development of therapeutic small molecules against various viruses including noroviruses, influenza virus and rotaviruses with in vitro screening system and animal models such as (gnotobiotic) pigs and mice. |
Chapes, Stephen, PhD Professor Biology |
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The function of macrophages, inflammatory cells and other white blood cells, their role in infection diseases, and the impact of space flight on these cells. |
Davis, Elizabeth, DVM, PhD Associate Professor Clinical Sciences |
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The primary focus of my research has involved mechanisms of innate immunity in horses. The current series of investigations involves examining the mechanism of immune activation with specific DNA sequences called CpG DNA. We are examining how bacterial DNA induces these responses and which sequences are the most effective at inducing immune activation. The ultimate goal of such investigations will be to use CpG DNA in combination with vaccine antigens so that we can safely and effectively make vaccines more powerful. Investigations will utilize cellular proliferation, cytokine gene expression and molecular cloning and sequencing assays. |
Fleming, Sherry, PhD Associate Professor Biology |
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Understanding the induction of excessive complement activation in tissue damage. |
Fong, Peying, PhD Assistant Professor Anatomy & Physiology |
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Regulation of sodium, chloride and iodide transport by epithelial cells. |
Gehring, Ronette, MMedVet Associate Professor Clinical Sciences |
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Dr Gehring’s research interests are in pharmaco- and toxicokinetics, which is the study of the dynamic behavior of chemicals in biological systems. This sub-discipline of pharmacology uses mathematical models to describe the processes of uptake, distribution, metabolism and excretion. These processes determine a chemical’s concentration at sites of action, and therefore the intensity and duration of its beneficial and toxic effects. Current projects include predicting human exposure to chemicals through milk and optimizing antimicrobial dosage regimens to minimize resistance development. I am also interested in the kinetics of bioactive compounds from medicinal and toxic plants. |
Hancock, Lynn, MS, PhD Associate Professor Biology |
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Mechanisms of pathogenesis for the opportunistic bacterial pathogen, Enterococcus faecalis. |
Kenney, Michael, PhD Professor Anatomy & Physiology |
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Dr. Kenney’s research is focused on determining how pathophysiological states (including immune stress and heart failure) and aging alter sympathetic nerve regulation.
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Kukanich, Butch (Stanley), DVM, PhD Associate Professor Anatomy & Physiology |
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Evaluation and design of rational drug dosages through the use of pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic studies. |
Kukanich, Katherine, DVM, PhD Assistant Professor Clinical Sciences |
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Bacterial sharing between companion animals and their owners, epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance, hospital-acquired infections, and handwashing. |
Larson, Robert, DVM, PhD Professor Clinical Sciences |
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Investigation of the role of disease in beef cattle on production efficiency, evaluation of disease intervention strategies. |
Lillich, James, MS, DVM Associate Professor Clinical Sciences |
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Dr. Lillich’s laboratory is interested in intestinal epithelial migration related to mechanisms of ulcer formation and healing. We study the effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications are a variety of cell signaling pathways using cell lines and native tissues. |
Ma, Wenjun, MVSc, PhD Assistant Professor Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology |
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Viral diseases of animals, with an emphasis on emerging zoonotic viral infections. |
Marcus, Daniel, MS, PhD University Distinguished Professor Anatomy & Physiology |
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The focus of research in the Cellular Biophysics Laboratory is on the ion transport processes utilized by the epithelial cells of the inner ear to produce the fluid composition necessary for normal hearing and balance and on the regulatory mechanisms employed by these cells. |
Michel, Kristin, PhD Assistant Professor Biology |
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The innate immune system of mosquitoes and how it relates to the malaria parasites these insects transmit. |
Mosier, Derek, DVM, Phd Professor Anatomic Pathology |
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Infectious diseases of the bovine respiratory system, specifically Mannheimia haemolytica and Mycoplasma bovis.
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Musch, Timothy, PhD Professor Anatomy & Physiology |
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The mechanisms associated with the large degree of exercise intolerance that develops in the chronic heart failure (CHF) syndrome. |
Nagaraja, T.G., MS, PhD University Distinguished Professor Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology |
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The role of microorganisms in function and dysfunction of the gut, particularly of the rumen, in feedlot cattle fed high-grain diets. |
Narayanan, Sanjeev, MS, PhD Associate Professor Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology |
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Virulence factors of gastrointestinal bacterial pathogens of veterinary and medical importance (Fusobacterium necrophorum and Citrobacter rodentium). |
Nguyen, Thu Annelise, PhD, MBA Associate Professor Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology |
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Cell communication in epithelial colon and breast cancer cells. |
Park, Yoonseong, MS, PhD Associate Professor Entomology |
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The neurobiology-behavior-evolution of Arthropod signaling peptides and their receptors. |
Poole, David, MS, PhD Professor Anatomy & Phsyiology |
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Pulmonary gas exchange, O2 transport and muscle microcirculation in health and determining the mechanistic bases for dysfunction in chronic disease (i.e., emphysema, heart failure, diabetes) and also aging. |
Renter, David, DVM, PhD Associate Professor Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology |
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The application of epidemiologic principles and methods to the study of beef cattle health, performance and food safety. |
Richt, Juergen, DVM, PhD Regents Distinguished Professor Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology |
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Emerging zoonotic diseases, in particular influenze, rift valley, and prion diseases. |
Rowland, Raymond, MA, PhD Professor Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology |
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The study of the molecular pathogenesis of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). |
Schermerhorn, Thomas, VMD Associate Professor Clinical Sciences |
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Comparative glucose metabolism and diabetes. |
Schultz, Bruce, PhD Professor Anatomy & Physiology |
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Defining the physiological mechanisms of epithelial ion transport in selected tissues and species. |
Shi, Jishu, DVM, MS, PhD Associate Professor Anatomy & Physiology |
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Dr. Jishu Shi’s research programs focus on the development of novel vaccine technologies for animal infectious diseases. His team is currently evaluating novel adjuvants and strategies for vaccines targeting porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, swine influenza virus, porcine circovirus, and avian influenza virus. In addition, his team is also investigating the molecular mechanisms of IL-1beta release from macrophages and the role of IL-1beta in macrophage-cancer stem cell interactions. |
Tamura, Masaaki, DVM, PhD Associate Professor Anatomy & Physiology |
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Study of a broad range of types of carcinogenesis, with particular emphasis on lung, breast, pancreatic and colon tumorigenesis. |
Thomson, Dan, MS, DVM, PhD Professor Clinical Sciences |
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We will be conducting research on cattle. The research will be food safety studies that will include direct challenge models and natural infection studies. We will also be working with Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex. Lastly, we are developing a web based Spanish/English training site for feedyard workers.
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Troyer, Deryl, DVM, PhD Professor Anatomy & Physiology |
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Stem cell biotechnology, particularly in the utilization of stem cells as delivery vehicles for targeted cancer therapy. |
Wang, Weiqun (George), PhD Associate Professor Human Nutrition |
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Wangemann, Philine, PhD Distinguished Professor Anatomy & Physiology |
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More than 28 million people in the United States are deaf or hard of hearing and about two million are impaired by dizziness or have difficulties with balance. Research in Dr. Wangemann’s laboratory centers around fluid regulation and blood flow control in the inner ear. A detailed understanding of the inner ear is a necessary prerequisite to finding cures for auditory and vestibular disorders in humans and animals. |
White, Brad, MS, DVM Associate Professor Clinical Sciences |
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Preventative and therapeutic options for cattle health, primary area of emphasis in bovine respiratory disease. |
Wilkerson, Melinda, MS, DVM, PhD Professor Anatomy & Physiology |
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The host immune responses to vaccine antigens and antigens produced by fleas and stable flies, clinical pathology/pathology investigations, and developing flow cytometric assays to detect and monitor clinical conditions in veterinary species. |
Wong, Brett, MS, PhD Assistant Professor Kinesiology (Anatomy & Phsyiology) |
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Zhu, Kun Yan, MS, PhD Professor Entomology |
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Characterization of biochemical and molecular mechanisms, and management of insecticide resistance, toxicogenomic analysis of pesticide effect on target and non-target organisms, studies on mechanisms of action of insecticides. |
Zurek, Ludek, PhD Associate Professor Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology (Entomology) |
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Ecology of antibiotic resistant traits in clinical and non-clinical environments and arthropod-microbial interactions. |
