Susan G. Dorsey Room 733 School of Nursing University of Maryland Baltimore 655 West Lombard Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Phone: (410) 706.7250 Fax (410) 706.0344 Email: sdorsey@son.umaryland.edu EDUCATIONAL DATA Date
Name of Institution
Type of Program
Degree
2004
National Cancer Institute Post-doctoral Fellowship Mouse Cancer Genetics Program
n/a
2001
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Doctoral Nursing (Neuroscience minor)
PhD
1997
University of Maryland School of Nursing
Masters Informatics
MS
1986
West Virginia Wesleyan College Baccalaureate Department of Nursing Nursing
BS
APPOINTMENTS 2010-present
Affiliate Faculty Member, Shock Trauma Anesthesiology Research (STAR) Center
2009-present
Associate Professor with tenure University of Maryland School of Nursing
2009-present
Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Pain & Neural Sciences University of Maryland Dental School
2009-present
Affiliate Faculty, Institute for Molecular Cardiology University of Maryland Biotechnology Institute
2008-2009
Adjunct Assistant Professor Department of Pain & Neural Sciences University of Maryland Dental School
2007-2008
Adjunct Assistant Professor Department of Biomedical Sciences University of Maryland Dental School
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2007-present
Faculty Member Program in Genetics and Genomic Medicine University of Maryland School of Medicine Full Faculty Member, Experimental Therapeutics Program University of Maryland Program in Oncology Marlene and Stuart Greenebaum Cancer Center
2005-present
Faculty Member Program in Neuroscience University of Maryland School of Medicine Co-Director, Developing Center of Excellence in Disorders of Neuroregulatory Function University of Maryland School of Nursing
2004-present
Assistant Professor, Tenure-track Department of Organizational Systems and Adult Health University of Maryland School of Nursing Regular Member of the Graduate Faculty, University of Maryland Baltimore
1997-1999
Graduate Research Assistant University of Maryland School of Nursing
1995-1996
Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Maryland School of Nursing PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2001-2004
Postdoctoral Fellow Mouse Cancer Genetics Program, National Cancer Institute Bethesda MD
1993-1995
Home Infusion Nurse Clinician II Caremark International Columbia, MD
1991-1993
Assistant Director of Nursing and Staff Nurse Dulaney Towson Nursing Center Towson, MD
1990-1991
Project Director, Centers for Disease Control Training Grant Health Care for the Homeless Baltimore, MD
1989-1990
Clinical Manager and Home Infusion Consultant Preferred Homecare of America
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Upper Marlboro, MD 1989-1989
Director of Nursing, Complex Case Management Unit Meridian Nursing Center Multi-Medical Towson, MD
1986-1989
Staff Nurse, Bone Marrow Transplant and CV SICU Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD
FUNDED GRANTS, ACTIVE 1R01NR010207 Dorsey (PI) 06/18/2007-03/31/2012 NIH/NINR $1,856,250 BDNF Signal Strength Modulates NRTI-induced Allodynia in Mouse The goal of this study is to determine whether BDNF-mediated trkB signaling participates in the development and persistence of chronic HIV treatment-related pain. In addition, we are examining whether exercise (voluntary wheel running) can improve nocifensive behaviors. 1R01NR010207-02S1 Dorsey (PI) 06/18/2007-03/31/2010 NIH/NINR $99,860 BDNF Signal Strength Modulates NRTI-induced Allodynia in Mouse Equipment supplement to purchase neuromuscular testing apparatus. 1R01NR010207-03S1 Dorsey (PI) 06/18/2007-03/31/2011 NIH/NINR $99,262 BDNF Signal Strength Modulates NRTI-induced Allodynia in Mouse Equipment supplement to purchase video monitoring and vocalization apparatus. 1P30NR011396 Dorsey (PI) 08/07/2009-05/31/2014 NIH/NINR $2,400,000 UMB Center for Pain Studies The goal of the Center is to facilitate translational and interdisciplinary cancer treatment-related pain research on the UMB Campus. 1RC2NR011968 Dorsey/Ward (MPI) 09/30/2009-07/31/2011 NIH/NINR $2,900,000 TrkB.T1 as a Genetic Disease Modifier of Muscular Dystrophy The goal for this study is to understand how genetic regulation of trkB.T1 participates in muscle weakness and fatigue in muscular dystrophy. R01NR012686 Dorsey and Sweatt (MPI) 09/28/2010-07/31/2015 NIH/NINR $3,695,847 Epigenetic modifications of BDNF and trkB genes underlie pain plasticity The purpose of this study is to examine the role for epigenetic modification of BDNF and trkB in the persistence of chronic pain/central sensitization. Aim 3 will examine the epigenome.
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1P30NR011396-02S1 Dorsey (PI) 08/16/2010-06/30/2011 NIH/NCRR $1, 200,000 UMB Center for Pain Studies—Translational Phenotyping Core The purpose of this study is to create clinical and pre-clinical testing suites within the School of Nursing to expand our phenotyping of pain to include the co-morbidities depression, anxiety, stress and others. PENDING GRANTS R01 NR013358 Dorsey and Ward (MPI) 10/01/2011-09/30/2014 NIH/NINR $1,413,057 Functional Analysis of Genetic Variants Associated with Muscular Dystrophy The purpose of this study is to analyze high-throughput next-generation sequencing data to identify the transcriptional and genetic determinants of muscular dystrophy. Review June 2011 R01 NR013387 Resnick and Dorsey (MPI) 10/01/2011-09/30/2014 NIH/NINR $1,215,651 The Impact of Genomic Variation on Resilience and Management of Function The purpose of this study is to examine the genetic variants associated with resilience in older adults recovering from hip fracture. FUNDED GRANTS, COMPLETED 2008 Bench to Bedside 3R01NR010207-02S1 Dorsey (PI) 07/01/2008-03/31/2010 NIH/NINR $290,131 Molecular Mechanisms of Glial Cell Modulation of Chemotherapy-induced Painful Peripheral Neuropathy The goal of this clinical study of chemotherapy-induced painful peripheral neuropathy is to understand the subjective, objective and genetic correlates of the development and persistence of this cancer treatment-related complication. Dorsey, S.G. and Gambill, N. (Co-PIs). Paclitaxel-induced painful peripheral neuropathy – a natural history study. University of Maryland Medical Center/University of Maryland School of Nursing Seed Grant Program. $13,000. September 1, 2007 through August 31, 2010. The purpose of this study is to examine genetic and sensory fiber functional changes in women with breast cancer who are taking paclitaxel as part of their antineoplastic regimen. R21 NR009672 Dorsey (PI) 09/01/2005-07/31/2007 NIH/NINR $408,375 Supraspinal BDNF Modulates Nociception The purpose of this study is to determine whether supraspinal Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) signaling modulates nocifensive behavior in a mouse model of chronic inflammatory pain. K22 NR00174 Dorsey (PI) 03/01/2002-06/12/2007 NIH/NINR $625,000 The purpose of this study is to elucidate the physiological function of the truncated trkB receptor during development and in aging and disease using a genetic approach in mouse. 4|Page
Dorsey, S.G. (PI). Development of a Mouse Model of HIV Therapy-Induced Painful Peripheral Neuropathy. American Pain Society Future Leaders in Pain Small Grant. $16,000. 24 October 2005 through 23 October 2006. The purpose of this study is to generate a mouse model of highly active antiretroviral therapy-induced painful peripheral neuropathy, since very few animal models are available to study this important clinical problem. Dorsey, S.G. (PI). Designated Research Initiative Funds, University of Maryland School of Nursing. $10,000 for Research Intensive Faculty. 2004. Dorsey, S.G. (PI). Graduate Student Association, University of Maryland, Baltimore Research Award. $500. 2000. Dorsey, S.G. (PI). Sigma Theta Tau, Pi Chapter Research Award. $2500. 1998. F31 NR007189 Dorsey (PI) 02/04/1997-03/10/2001 NIH/NINR $70,040 The purpose of this award was to provide research training and support for completion of the doctoral dissertation. PUBLICATIONS (^Corresponding/Senior Author, *Data-based) In press *Renn CL, Leitch C, Lessans S, Rhee P, McGuire W, Smith B, Traub R and Dorsey SG (2011 in press). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor modulates antiretroviral-induced mechanical allodynia in the mouse. Journal of Neuroscience Research. Published *Ayala VI, Teijaro JR, Farber DL, Dorsey SG and Carbonetti NH (2011). Bordetella pertussis infection exacerbates influenza virus through pertussis toxin activity. PLoS ONE, Apr 20;6(4):e19016. *Renn CL, Carozzi VA, Rhee P, Gallop D, Dorsey SG and Cavaletti G (2011). Multimodal assessment of painful peripheral neuropathy induced by chronic oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy in mice. Molecular Pain Apr 26;7:29. * Resnick B, Galik E, Dorsey S, Scheve A and Gutkin S (2011). Reliability and validity testing of the Physical Resilience Measures. Gerontologist, March 14 [Epub ahead of print]. Renn CL, Leitch CC and ^*Dorsey SG (2009). In vivo evidence that truncated trkB.T1 participates in nociception. Molecular Pain,29, 61. ^*Dorsey, SG, Leitch, CC, Renn, CL Lessans, S Smith BA, Wang XM and Dionne RA (2009). Genome-wide screen identifies drug-induced regulation of the Giant Axonal Neuropathy (Gan) in a mouse model of antiretroviral-induced painful peripheral neuropathy. Biological Research for Nursing, 11, 7-16.
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*Carim-Todd L, Bath K, Fulgenzi G, Yanpallewar S, Jing D, Barrick C, Becker J, Buckley H, Dorsey SG, Lee F and Tessarollo L (2009). Endogenous truncated trkB.T1 receptor regulates neuronal complexity and trkB kinase receptor function in vivo. Journal of Neuroscience, 29, 678-685. *^Dorsey, SG, Renn, CL, Carim-Todd, L, Barrick, CA, Bambrick, LL, Krueger, BK, Ward, CW and ^Tessarollo, T (2006). In vivo restoration of physiological levels of truncated trkBT1 receptor rescues neuronal cell death in a trisomic mouse model. Neuron, 51, 21-28ยง. ยง Highlighted in Previews (Castren E and Tanila H (2006) Neuron 51: 1-3) *Renn, CL, Lin, L, Thomas, S and ^Dorsey, SG (2006). Full-length tropomyosin-related kinase B expression in the brainstem in response to persistent inflammatory pain. Neuroreport, 17, 11751179. *Esteban, PF, Yoon, H-Y, Becker, J, Dorsey, SG, Caprari, P, Palko, ME, Coppola, V, Saragovi, HU, Randazzo, PA and Tessarollo, L (2006). A kinase-deficient trkC receptor isoform activates ARF6Rac1 signaling through the scaffold protein tamalin. Journal of Cell Biology, 173, 291-299. Dorsey, SG and Morton, PG. (2006). HIV peripheral neuropathy: Pathophysiology and clinical implications. AACN Clinical Issues, 17, 30-36. Renn, CL and Dorsey, SG (2005). The physiology and processing of pain: A review. AACN Clinical Issues, 16, 277-290. *Dorsey, SG, Bambrick, LL, Balice-Gordon, R and Krueger, BK. (2002). Failure of brain-derived neurotrophic factor-dependent neuron survival in mouse Trisomy 16. Journal of Neuroscience, 22, 2571-2478. *Ludington-Hoe, SM and Dorsey, SG. (1998). Meta-analysis of kangaroo care effects. Journal of Investigative Medicine, 46, 175A. Dorsey, SG. (1997). The food and drug administration holds precedent setting meetings in Washington. Ostomy Wound Management, 43, 54-56. Dorsey, SG. (1997). Special Report--The food and drug administration holds precedent setting meetings in Washington. Wounds, 9, 109-110. * Dorsey, SG, Waltz, CF, Brosch, L, Connerney, I, Schweitzer, E, and Bartlett, ST. (1997). A neural network model for predicting pancreas transplant graft survival. Diabetes Care, 20, 1128-1133. *Dorsey, SG and Soeken, KL. (1996). The johnson-neyman technique : an alternative to ancova for nursing research. Nursing Research, 45, 363-366. PATENTS Krueger, BK, Bambrick, LL, Kingsbury, TJ, Dorsey, SG. (2006). Novel Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases By Altering Levels of TrkB Isoforms and/or TrkC Isoforms. Invention Disclosure Filed: 02/01/01 6|Page
US patent application (60/270,553) filed: 02/22/02 Patent Cooperation Treaty application (PCT/US02/05151) published: 09/06/02 World Intellectual Property Organization (WO02/067858A2) published: 09/06/02 Chapter II Examination Demand filed: 09/17/02 National Phase filed: 08/22/03 Patent Published (US 2006/0148749): 07/06/06 BOOK REVIEWS Dorsey, SG. (2003). Book Review: Quick Look Nursing: Pathophysiology. In: Nursing Education Perspectives, 24 (5), 262. PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS for PRESENTATIONS INTERNATIONAL Gordon SM, Renn C, Letwin N, Parker D, Traub R, ^Dorsey S. Cytokine-mediated mucotoxicity in vincristine-treated rats. Supp Care Cancer 16(6): pp 673, June 2008. INVITED KEYNOTE ADDRESSES Dorsey, S.G. (2008). Genomic insights into chronic pain. Discovery 2008: The Data Exploration Conference. Cary, NC, June 16-17. INVITED TALKS Dorsey, S.G. (2011). Animal models of “pain”. National Institutes of Health STEP Program, Rockville, MD, March 22. Dorsey, S.G. (2011). Genetic disease modifiers of muscular dystrophy. Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing, March 9. Dorsey, S.G. (2011). Building a funded program of research. NINR Grants Workshop at Southern Nursing Research Society 25th annual meeting, Jacksonville FL, February 16. Dorsey, S.G. (2010). Molecular, cellular and genetic correlates of neuromuscular dysfunction in muscular dystrophy. Bringing Science to Life, NINR 25th Anniversary Symposium, Bethesda, MD, September 30. Dorsey, S.G. (2010). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor modulates antiretroviral-induced allodynia in mouse. BioMET Annual Conference, Mt. Washington Conference Center, April 7. Dorsey, S.G. (2009). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor signaling modulates striated muscle performance. Cardiovascular Genomics Group, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, April 23. Ward, C.W. and Dorsey, S.G. (2009). Skeletal muscle function is increased in trkB.T1 null mice. GenMed Seminar Series sponsored by Jutta and Dave Parson, Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, DC, April 15. Dorsey, S.G. (2009). Evidence-based practice – pain management roundtable. Nursing Practice Based on Evidence: Moving science into action. Baltimore MD, April 2. 7|Page
Dorsey, S.G. (2008). A translational approach to pain management. Nursing Practice Based on Evidence: The Case for Collaboration. University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore, MD, April 3-4. Dorsey, S.G. (2007). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor modulates antiretroviral-induced allodynia in mouse. Co-sponsored by the National Institutes of Health Pain Special Interest Group and National Institute of Nursing Research Intramural Program, October 3. Dorsey, S.G. (2007). Women In Science Post-Doctoral Network Panel member. University of Maryland Graduate School, Baltimore MD, September 27. Dorsey, S.G. (2007). Bench to bedside and back again: Insights into disease mechanisms from translational research studies. Sigma Theta Tau International, Pi Chapter Winter Program. University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD, January 29. Dorsey, S.G. (2006). Modeling NRTI-induced allodynia in the mouse. National Institutes of Health Pain Consortium First Annual Symposium; Advances in Pain Research. Bethesda, MD, April 17-18. Dorsey, S.G. (2006). Molecular mechanisms of neuronal death in animal models: Implications for Alzheimer’s Disease. University of Delaware School of Nursing. Newark, DE, April 4. Dorsey, S.G. (2005). Functional consequences of altered neurotrophin signal transduction in neurodegeneration and neuropathy. University of Maryland Claude D. Pepper Center, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Medicine, September 8. Dorsey, S.G. (2002). Launching a successful research career. National Institute of Nursing Research Developing Nurse Scientists Workshop. July 14. SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS: INTERNATIONAL/INVITED Muriel JM, O’Neill A, Dorsey SG and Bloch BJ (2010). Microarray analysis of demin-null skeletal muscle. Gordon Research Conference Intermediate Filaments. Tilton, NH, June 20-25. Dorsey, S.G., Barrick, CA, Bambrick, LL, Krueger, BK, Ward, CW and Tessarollo, L. (2005). In vivo restoration of physiological levels of truncated trkB.T1 receptor rescues neuronal cell death in a trisomic mouse model. Poster Presentation: Gordon Research Conference Neurotrophic Factors. Salve Regina University, Newport, RI, June 19-23. Dorsey, S.G. and Tessarollo, L. (2003). In vivo analysis of truncated trkB.T1 function using a conditional gene targeting approach. Poster Presentation: Gordon Research Conference, Neurotrophic Factors. Salve Regina University, Newport, RI, June 8-13. Dorsey, S.G., Bambrick, LL, Balice-Gordon, R and Krueger, BK. (2001). BDNF signaling failure in mouse Trisomy 16 neurons. Poster presentation: Gordon Research Conference, Neurotrophic Factors. Salve Regina University, Newport, RI, June 10-15.
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SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS: INTERNATIONAL Dessem D, Moutanni A, Cleiman R, Traub RJ, Bai G, Lovering RM and Dorsey SG (2010). Sex differences in movement-induced muscle pain. Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 13. Renn CL, Rhee P, Lessans S, Smith B, Traub R and Dorsey, SG (2010). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor modulates antiretroviral-induced mechanical allodynia in the mouse. Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 14. Dorsey SG, Lovering R, Renn CL, Voelker K, Fraser-Liggett C, Balice-Gordon R, Tessarollo L and Ward CW (2010). TrkB signaling represents a novel therapeutic target for neuromuscular disease. Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 15. Dorsey, S.G., Renn, C.L., Barrick, C., Voelker, K., Talmadge, R., Harvey, B.K., Wyatt, R.M., VernonPitts, E., Balice-Gordon, R.J., Tessarollo, L. and Ward, C.W. (2008). Genetic deletion of trkB.T1 results in enhanced neuromuscular function. New Directions in Biology: Diseases of Skeletal Muscle Biology, New Orleans, LA, April 27-30. Gordon SM, Dorsey S.G., Renn C and Traub R (2007). Cytokine expression in response to mucosal injury. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer Anniversary Symposium, St. Gallen, Switzerland, June 27-20. Renn, CL, Lin, L, Thomas, S, Sabin, R and Dorsey, S.G. (2005). The expression of full-length trkB in the brainstem increases in response to persistent inflammatory hyperalgesia in the mouse. Poster Presentation: Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, November 12-17. Renn, CL, Lin, L, Thomas, S, Sabin, R and Dorsey, S.G. (2005). The expression of full-length trkB in the brainstem increases in response to persistent inflammatory hyperalgesia in the mouse. Poster Presentation: Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, November 12-17. Coppola V, Dorsey S.G., Esteban PF, Tessarollo L. (2002). Analysis of trkA mediated non-neuronal functions by a reverse conditional gene targeting approach. Poster Presentation: Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, November 7. Dorsey, S.G., Krueger, BK, and Bambrick, LL. (1999). Altered trkB expression and the accelerated death of hippocampal neurons from the Trisomy 16 mouse. Poster presentation: 29th Annual Meeting, Society for Neuroscience, Miami Beach, FL, October 23-28. SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS: NATIONAL Dorsey, S.G., Renn, CL, Valentino, K and Lessans, S. (2007). Exogenous and endogenous BDNF modulate NRTI-induced allodynia in mouse. American Pain Society Annual Meeting, Washington DC, May 2-5. Dorsey, S.G. (2001). Over-expression of truncated trkB may result in premature neuron death. Invited Poster Presentation: National Institute of Nursing Research 15th Anniversary Symposium: National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, October 24, 2001. 9|Page
Ludington-Hoe, SM & Dorsey, SG. (1998). Meta-analysis of kangaroo care effects. Oral presentation : Eastern Society for Pediatric Research, Atlantic City, NJ, February 28. Dorsey, S.G., Barrick, CA, and Tessarollo, L. (2004). In vivo reduction of truncated trkB levels in the Trisomy 16 mouse restores hippocampal neuron survival. Oral Presentation: Mouse Cancer Genetics Program Annual Retreat. Rocky Gap, MD, May 10-11. Esteban, PF, Coppola, V, Dorsey, S.G., Palko, ME and Tessarollo, L. (2004). Signaling through a trkC receptor lacking the tyrosine kinase domain. Poster Presentation: Mouse Cancer Genetics Program Annual Retreat. Rocky Gap, MD, May 10-11. Sellers, C, Dorsey, S.G., Brosch, L, Anderson, L, Connerney, I, Waltz, C, and Bartlett, ST. (1996). Employment status post-pancreatic transplant. Oral session presentation : National Association of Transplant Coordinators (NATCO) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, August. Top visual abstract; First Place Award. Dorsey, S.G. and Soeken, KL. (1996). Exploring the use of bootstrapping as a statistical technique for clinical nursing research with small sample sizes. Poster presentation : Pathways to Excellence : Strategies for the Next Century, Wayne State University, June 21. SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS: REGIONAL/LOCAL Dorsey, S.G. (1998). A comparison of measurement methods for quantitating chronic wound surface area. Poster presentation : 10th Annual Johns Hopkins/University of Maryland Research Conference, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, May 14-15. Dorsey, S.G. & Ludington-Hoe, SM. (1998). A meta-analysis of the effects of kangaroo care on the autonomic functioning of premature infants. Poster presentation : 10th Annual Johns Hopkins/University of Maryland Research Conference, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, May 14-15. Dorsey, S.G. (1996). Neural network modeling for predicting pancreas transplant graft survival outcomes. Poster presentation : The 8th Annual Nursing Research Conference, Johns Hopkins University and University of Maryland, May 10. PROFESSIONAL AWARDS AND HONORS 2011 Inductee—Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing 2008 Who’s Who in America 2008 Who’s Who Among Executives and Professionals 2007 Assistant Professor, Program in Genetics and Genomic Medicine, University of Maryland Baltimore 2006 Assistant Professor, Program in Neuroscience, University of Maryland Baltimore 2005 American Pain Society “Future Leaders In Pain Management” Awardee 10 | P a g e
2005 Junior Faculty Member, Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center, University of Maryland Baltimore 2001- Intramural Loan Repayment Program Recipient, National Institutes of Health 2004 2001 Outstanding Doctoral Graduate for Research, Scholarship and Service, University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing Alumni Association 1999 First Prize Poster, Neuroscience Division, University of Maryland Annual Graduate Student Research Conference 1999 Senatorial Scholarship, State of Maryland 1998 Senatorial Scholarship, State of Maryland Scholarship 1997 Who’s Who at American Universities 1996- Individual National Research Service Award, National Institutes of Nursing 2001 Research, National Institutes of Health 1996 University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Nursing Sara A. Whitehurst Scholarship 1995 University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Nursing Grace Elgin Hartley Scholarship 1995 University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Nursing Peter and Lena Violi Scholarship PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS American Nurses Association
2008-present
Oncology Nursing Society
2007-present
International Association for the Study of Pain
2004-present
American Pain Society
2004-present
Society for Neuroscience
1997-present
American Association of the Advancement of Science
1997-2006
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, Pi Chapter -Board Member and Graduate Counselor
1996-present 2006-present
TEACHING N311 11 | P a g e
Pathophysiology (undergraduate) – lecturer (respiratory physiology)
2004-2005
N616
Biochemistry of Anesthesia (graduate) – lecturer (signal transduction, enzyme kinetics, protein structure and function) 2004-2005 Lecturer, Pain and signaling mechanisms 2007-present
N701
Science and Research for Advanced Practice Nursing (graduate) Lecturer, Measurement, Reliability and Validity
2005-present
N721
Cell Biology Tutorial online (doctoral) summer semester
2004-2005
N811
Measurement (doctoral) – guest lecturer (physiological measurement) 2006
N841
Theory & Conceptualization of Nursing Science (doctoral) Full Faculty member, involved in all aspects of the course
GPILS
Nociception course in the Dental School, Guest Lecturer, Cancer Pain 2008-present
GPILS
Applied Bioinformatics in School of Medicine, Guest Lecturer, Transcriptomics
N841
Theory & Conceptualization of Nursing Science (doctoral) guest lecture
2008-2009
2010-present
2009-present
RESEARCH MENTORING Assistant Professors Joan Davenport, PhD RN (September 2007-present) University of Maryland School of Nursing – mentor for Chemotherapy-induced painful peripheral neuropathy project in conjunction with University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Davenport is a study Co-PI. Claudia Chaperon, PhD RN (May 2007-2009 University of Nebraska College of Nursing – mentor for Harford Foundation grant proposal and primary mentor for K01 preparation, not submitted. Cynthia L. Renn, PhD, RN (August 2004-present). Supraspinal BDNF signaling regulates inflammatory and neuropathic nociception. Co-investigator on a variety of chronic pain-related projects and research intensive faculty. Three years full-time laboratory experience in preparation for tenure-track faculty position. Karen Johnson, PhD, RN (2005-2006). Antiretroviral-induced painful peripheral neuropathy. Research intensive faculty experience, spent one year full-time in the laboratory. Post-Doctoral Fellows Yun Guan, MD, PhD (2005-2006). The role of central sensitization and spinal cord windup in the development and persistence of peripheral neuropathic pain. Now Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine. PhD Graduates (Dissertation Committee Chair) 12 | P a g e
Sherrie Lessans, PhD, MS, RN (July 2005-May 2010). Mechanisms underlying paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain persistence. Now Assistant Professor, University of Maryland School of Nursing. PhD Students (Dissertation Committee Chair) Patricia Woltz, MSN (July 2008-2009). Translational study to determine molecular correlates of Velcade-induced painful peripheral neuropathy in Multiple Myeloma patients. Israel Akpadiaha, MS, CRNA (August 2008-present). Molecular mechanisms of chronic pain in animal models. Sheeba Tom, BSN (May 2008-present). Translational research aimed at understanding mechanisms underlying chemotherapy-induced painful peripheral neuropathy. *Funded, Graduate Partner Program, National Institute of Nursing Research, NIH 2008-. Darren Couture, MS, CRNA (August 2007-present). Translational approach to understanding the mechanisms underlying paclitaxel-induced neuropathic pain persistence. PhD Students (Dissertation Committee Member) Completed Nancy Ames, MS, PhD (defended 03.16.09). Bacterial genome array in cancer patients with mucositis. Defended dissertation March 2009. PhD Students (Dissertation Committee Member) Luke Michaelson, BSN (June 2007-present). Skeletal muscle calcium signaling. PhD Students (Advisor) Sheeba Paranilam, MS, CRNA (August 2008-present). Chronic pain mechanisms. DNP Students (Capstone Committee Chair) Trish Martin, MS, RN (May 2008-present). Pain management for patients with split thickness skin graft donors. Graduate Students Adam Seufert BS (January 2008 – 2010). CNL student research rotation (2 credits). Christine Yokayama BS (January 2007-June 2007). CNL student, spring research rotation 2007 (3 credits). Tara Caudill, BS, RN (Fall 2006). One semester lab research rotation, lab basics. Maranda Jackson, BS, RN (September 2005-December 2005). 2 credit independent study to learn about glutamate receptor signaling. Lu Lin, MS, RN (January 2005-July 2005). Graduate research assistant. 13 | P a g e
Sharon Thomas, MS, RN (January 2005-July 2005). 3 credit independent study in the laboratory. Undergraduate Students Rebecca Cleimann BS (May 2008-October 2008). Summer pre-dental school student, enrolled in Summer Research Training Program, UM Dental School, full-time. Emily Rowen (May 2008 – August 2008). Summer undergraduate student, full-time. Jennifer Murphy (June 2007 – December 2007). 2007-2008 research rotation student (3 credits). Kizzmekia Corbett (June 2007 – January 2008). Meyerhoff Scholar, UMBC, research experience. Richard Sabin (January 2005-May 2006). Regular member of the laboratory, performs tasks across all of the on-going projects. Spring 2006 research rotation (3 credits). Faye Goddard (August 2005 – December 2005). Honors student working in the laboratory to learn about neuroscience research. Kelly Lindeblad (September 2004 – December 2004). 3 credit independent study to learn about neuroscience research methods. High School Students Portia Dyson (Summer 2007 internship through School of Medicine program). Summer internship to examine changes in cellular protein expression in vehicle and antiretroviral treated animals. Plan to submit NIH Diversity Supplement to continue her work through the school year. Tamika Brooks (Summer 2007 internship through School of Medicine program). Summer internship to examine molecular mechanisms underlying brainstem protein expression changes in antiretroviral treated animals. Victoria Johnson (Summer 2006, 2007 and 2008). Summer volunteer in 2006 and paid summer HS in 2007, worked on cellular mechanisms underlying the development and persistence of chronic pain. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE/GRANT AND MANUSCRIPT REVIEWS External NIH Invited Panels – Panelist, Pain and Genetics Workshop, NIDCR/NIH, June 10-11, 2009, Bethesda, MD Manuscript Review – Journal of Neuroscience, 2010-present Experimental Neurology, 2009-present Supportive Care in Cancer, 2009-present Research in Nursing and Health, 2008-present Research in Nursing and Health, 2009-present Biological Research in Nursing, 2009-present 14 | P a g e
Cancer Nursing, 2009-present Brain Research, 2008-present Neurobiology of Disease 2007-present Journal of Neuroscience Research 2004-present AACN Clinical Issues 2004 Lung Cancer, 2009-present Grant Review – NATIONAL: US Army Medical Research and Material Command (USAMRMC) mail review June 2011. Permanent Member Nursing and Related Clinical Science (NRCS-B) Study Section, National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review, June 2010-June 2014. Member, P01 Center Grant Review Panel (ZNR1 REV-M(05)), NINR, National Institutes of Health, June 24, 2009. Ad Hoc Study Section Member, 2009-present (June 2009, October 2009, February 2010, June 2010, June 2011); NRRC NINR Training Grant Study Section. Ad Hoc Study Section Member, 2008-2010 (October 2008, February 2009, June 2009, October 2009, February 2010); NSAA (Nursing Science: Adults and Older Adults Study Section), National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review Member, American Cancer Society Institutional Review Group Study Section (2008-2012) American Nurses Foundation NRGR Grant Review Committee Member (2008-2010) INTERNATIONAL: Bicentennial Program in Science and Technology, CONICYT-World Bank 2006 Abstract Review – Evidence-Based Practice Conference, University of Maryland School of Nursing 2008 American Association of Colleges of Nursing Annual Meeting abstracts 2007 Southern Nursing Research Society abstracts 2006 Board Membership – Board Member and Graduate Councilor, Sigma Theta Tau International Pi Chapter, 2006-2010 Founding Board member and Chair, Winter meeting, Mid-Atlantic JMP User’s Group (MAJUG) Internal – University of Maryland Baltimore Campus-wide Member, Program in Neuroscience Qualifying Examination Committee, June 2011 15 | P a g e
Member, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), 2010-present Faculty Mentor, R25 DE019428 (pending, Gordon PI). A summer program in research environments (ASPIRE), 2008Research Mentor, Summer Research Training Program at the University of Maryland Dental School 2008 Faculty Mentor, University of Maryland Post-Doc Network, 2007-present Member, Technology Work Group, Clinical and Translational Science Award application, University of Maryland Baltimore 2007-present Study Section Member, University of Maryland Baltimore/University of Maryland College Park Seed Grant Program 2007 and 2010 Research Mentor, University of Maryland School of Medicine High School Science Program 2007 Faculty Judge, Graduate Student Research Day 2005-present Internal – University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing Member, Appointment, Promotion and Tenure (APT) Committee, 2010-2012 Member, PhD Curriculum Subcommittee, 2008-2010 Chair, Website Task Force, Sigma Theta Tau International Pi Chapter, 2009-2010 Member, Research and Scholarship Committee, Sigma Theta Tau International Pi Chapter, 20092010 Member, Preliminary Examination Committee, PhD Program, 2008 Chairperson, Biostatistics Search Committee 2007 Member, Departmental Search Committee, 2006 Member, Doctoral Admissions and Progressions Advisory Group 2007-present Chairperson, Doctoral Admissions and Progressions Advisory Group 2007-2010 Member, Undergraduate Honors Program Committee, 2007 Chair, Research Grant Review, Sigma Theta Tau International Pi Chapter, 2006 Mock Reviewer, Office of Research, 2006 Member, Doctoral Admissions and Progressions Advisory Group 2005-2007 Member, Research Advisory Council 2004-present 16 | P a g e
COMMUNITY SERVICE Tour Leader, Bench Research Laboratories, Family and Friends Day, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 2006-2008 Speaker, Alumni Reunion Weekend, University of Maryland School of Nursing 2007 Member, Oakenshaw Community Association and Greenspace Restoration Project 2006present Governing Member, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, 2006-present Governing Member Gold, 2008-present Governing Member Membership and Recruitment Committee – member 2008-2010 Committee Chair, Governing Member Committee, 2010-present Board Member, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, 2010-2012 Science Fair Judge, Glenelg High School Annual Science Fair, January 2005 Speaker, Woman’s Center at University of Maryland Baltimore County, Current Advances in Breast Cancer 2004 Speaker, Breast Cancer Facts and Figures, Longaberger Basket Regional Meeting, Frederick MD 2003 MEDIA COVERAGE Research-related “Research Highlights; Neuron Death in Down Syndrome” by Eva Chmielnicki Nature Medicine (12: 892-893) News and Views August 2006 http://www.nature.com/nm/journal/v12/n8/full/nm0806-892.html “Neuronal Death in Down’s Syndrome, Alzheimer’s Disease: Cause could be Surprisingly Simple” Medical News Today July 8, 2006 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/46667.php “Possible Key to Down’s Syndrome, Alzheimer’s Identified” by Rita Jenkins Daily News Central July 7, 2006 http://health.dailynewscentral.com/content/view/0002341/55/ “Down Syndrome Traced to One Gene” by Chandra Shekhar The Scientist July 6 2006 http://www.the-scientist.com/news/daily/23869/
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General “Bringing Nursing to the Bench� by Beth Kantz Nurse.com (online) and Nursing Spectrum (print), January 1, 2007 http://include.nurse.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200761225002
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