Student Publications

from

the Alaska WWAMI biomedical program's pathways programs

A)  Journal publications (refereed research articles)

Student authors whose work was supported by the NIH NIDDK STEP UP program are listed in bold.  Students from Alaska Native backgrounds are indicated by asterisks.

  1. Stevenson, K.T., I.G. van Tets and D.Y. Chon  2009  Making no bones about it: Bone mineral density changes seasonally in a non-hibernating Alaskan rodent, the northern red-backed vole (Myodes rutilus).  Journal of Mammalogy 90(1):25-31.  Click here for PDF version

  2. Stevenson, K.T., I.G. van Tets and L.A. Nay.*  2009  The seasonality of reproduction in photoperiod responsive and non-responsive northern red-backed voles (Myodes rutilus) in south central Alaska.  Canadian Journal of Zoology 87(2):152-164.  Click here for PDF version

B)  Journal publications (research reports)
 

Student authors whose work was supported by the NIH NIDDK STEP UP program are listed in bold.  Students from Alaska Native backgrounds are indicated by asterisks.   Ethnicity and Disease is a peer-reviewed journal.  These reports were, however, only subject to editorial review. 

  1. Anahonak*, J., K.T. Stevenson. and I.G. van Tets.  In press.  Gonadotropin-Inhibitory Hormone, GnIH, and Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone, GnRH, Activity in the Brain of the Northern Red-back Vole, Myodes rutilus.  Accepted for publication in Ethnicity and Disease

  2. Coartney, F., and M.E. Gordian. In press. How roadway pollutants affect health. Accepted for publication in Ethnicity and Disease.

  3. Infante* S. and I.G. van Tets.  In press.  Symptoms of Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease in Rats that Regularly Drink Alcohol. Accepted for publication in Ethnicity and Disease

  4. Mallipudi, A., J. LaCasse, and E. Murphy. In press. Alcohol self-administration in rats as a function of flavor variety. Accepted for publication in Ethnicity and Disease

  5. Nosce, E., G. Lupfer-Johnson, and J. LaCasse. In press. Habituation to flavored foods and body mass index in dwarf hamsters (Phodopus campbelli). Accepted for publication in Ethnicity and Disease

  6. Otton*, A., D. Salter, and C. Knall. In press. Cell culture forensics of Calu-3 - a human lung epithelial cell line. Accepted for publication in Ethnicity and Disease.

  7. Alakayak*, J., and C. Knall. 2008. Mentholated and non-mentholated cigarettes alter transepithelial electrical resistance of Calu-3 human bronchial epithelial cells. Ethnicity and Disease. 18(2) (Suppl. 1): 45-46.  Click here for PDF version.

  8. Aparicio, J., and I.G. van Tets. 2008. Symptoms of Type II diabetes in the urine of rats that regularly drink alcohol. Ethnicity and Disease. 18(2) (Suppl. 1): 49-50. Click here for PDF version.

  9. Choi*, K., D. Robinson, and J.E. Krebs. 2008. Understanding the role of Histone H2A Serine 122 in DNA double strand break repair.  Ethnicity and Disease. 18(2) (Suppl. 1): 53-55. Click here for PDF version.

  10. Chon, D.Y., K.T. Stevenson and I.G. van Tets.  2008.  Seasonal changes in bone mineral density in the northern red-backed vole; A potential model organism for disuse osteoporosis.  Ethnicity and Disease 18(2) (Suppl. 1): 32-34.  Click here for PDF version

  11. Coartney, F., and M.E. Gordian. 2008. How roadway pollutants affect health. Ethnicity and Disease. 18(2) (Suppl. 1): 35-36.  Click here for PDF version.

  12. Enriquez, S-M., and E. Murphy. 2008. Effect of flavor variety on alcohol self-administration in Long-Evans rats. Ethnicity and Disease. 18(2) (Suppl. 1): 77-79. Click here for PDF version.

  13. Infante* S. and I.G. van Tets.  2008.  Symptoms of Alcohol-Induced Liver and Heart Disease in Rats that Regularly Drink Alcohol. Ethnicity and Disease 18(2) (Suppl. 1): 79-80. Click here for PDF version.

  14. Larson*, K., E. Coleman, and T. Hinterberger. 2008. Expression of MRF4 in cranial regions of Xenopus laevis embryos. Ethnicity and Disease. 18(2) (Suppl. 1): 51-52. Click here for PDF version.

  15. Aparicio, J., K. Lestyk, and J.M. Burns. 2007. Acid-buffering capacity and myoglobin content in Hooded and Harp Seals. Ethnicity and Disease. 17(4) (Suppl. 5): 48-49. Click here for PDF version.

  16. Chon, D.Y., and R. Furilla. 2007. The effect of strong ions when added to whole blood or isolated plasma. Ethnicity and Disease.17(4) (Suppl. 5): 28-29. Click here for PDF version.

  17. Lim F-F and I.G. van Tets.  2007., Do rats that Frequently Drink Alcohol Deposit Fats in a Way that Increases Their Risk of Type II Diabetes?  Ethnicity and Disease 17(4) (Suppl. 5): 30-32 Click here for PDF version.

  18. Nay* L., K.T. Stevenson and I.G. van Tets.  2007. Seasonal Changes in the Reproductive Organs and Body Condition of Northern Redbacked Voles (Clethrionomys rutilus). Ethnicity and Disease 17(4) (Suppl. 5): 58-60 Click here for PDF version.

  19. Proper*, J., V.R. von Biela, and J.M. Burns. 2007. Determining the pattern of cementum annuli and relationship to reproduction in male sea otters. Ethnicity and Disease. 17(4) (Suppl. 5): 45-47. Click here for PDF version.

  20. Venner*, R., D. Robinson, and J.E. Krebs. 2007. Generation of a cDNA library for a high copy supressor screen to identify genes that code for proteins that interact with Histone H2A during DNA repair. Ethnicity and Disease. 17(4) (Suppl. 5): 37-38. Click here for PDF version.

  21. James*, J., and M. Kullberg. 2006. A method for drug delivery using magnetoliposomes. Ethnicity and Disease. 16(4) (Suppl. 5): 9-10. Click here for PDF version.

  22. Lindner* S. and I.G. van Tets.  2006, Using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry to measure the effects of alcohol on the composition of rats' livers, hearts & kidneys.  Ethnicity and Disease. 16(4) (Suppl. 5): 11-12. Click here for PDF version.

  23. Wilson*, R.L. and van Tets, I.G. 2006.  Using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry to measure the effect of alcohol abuse on the bones and fat deposits of Long Evans rats.  Ethnicity and Disease.  16(4) (Suppl. 5): 27-28. Click here for PDF version.

  24. Datta*, M., and R. Furilla. 2005. Computer model for gas diffusion from nests of burrowing animals. Ethnicity and Disease. 15(3) (Suppl. 4): 62-63. Click here for PDF version.

  25. Jackinsky J. and van Tets, I.G.  2005    Measuring Changes In Organ Composition Using Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry; potential for rodent studies on alcoholism.  Ethnicity and Disease. 15 (Suppl. 4): 45-46 Click here for PDF version.

  26. James*, J., and M. Kullberg. 2005. A method for drug delivery using magnetoliposomes. Ethnicity and Disease. 15(3) (Suppl. 4):113-115. Click here for PDF version.

  27. Ulroan*, T., and R. Furilla. 2005. The effect of the number of animals and environmental conditions on the gaseous microclimate of bank swallow (Riparia riparia) nests. Ethnicity and Disease. 15(3) (Suppl. 4): 31. Click here for PDF version.

  28. Wilson R. and van Tets, I.G..  2005  Using Dual Energy X-ray absorptiometry to measure limb and digestive organ composition in laboratory rats.  Ethnicity and Disease. 15(3) (Suppl. 4): 20-21. Click here for PDF version.

C)  Published Abstracts
 

Student authors whose work was supported by the NIH NIDDK STEP UP program are listed in bold.  Students from Alaska Native backgrounds are indicated by asterisks.
 

  1. Nay* L., Brennan A. and van Tets, I.G. 2006   Intestinal morphology of Northern Red-Backed Voles on two different photoperiods.  Ethnicity and Disease. 16(4) (Suppl. 5): 35. Click here for PDF version.
  2. Nay* L., Stevenson, K.T. and van Tets I.G.  2006  Seasonal changes in the reproductive organs and body condition of northern redbacked voles (Clethrionomys rutilus) in coastal, southcentral Alaska.  Integrative and Comparative Biology.  46: E103.  Click here for a copy of this abstract.
  3. Shellabarger* M. and R. Furilla.  2006 The effect of strong ions on the behavior of hydrogen ions in solution.  Ethnicity and Disease. 16(4) (Suppl. 5): 37. Click here for PDF version.
  4. Worl* C., E. Brown and J.E. Krebs  2006  Expression patterns of distinct ISWI complexes in Xenopus laevis.  Ethnicity and Disease. 16(4) (Suppl. 5): 38. Click here for PDF version.

Faculty Publications that discuss the pathways programs

 

University publications (UAA)
 

  1. van Tets, I.G., 2008.  Mentoring High School students in biological and biomedical research.  In : Mentoring Undergraduates in Research and Scholarship; UAA Faculty Handbook . Mock K., and E.S. Murphy  eds. University Honors College, University of Alaska Anchorage.  Pages 40-44.. Click here for PDF version

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This page was last edited on:  25 February 2009