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The Graduate
The Newsletter of the College of Medicine Office of Graduate Studies
From the Director investigates Pseudomonas aeruginosa adenylyl
Vol. 3, Issue 2 Congratulations to Inna Shokolenko (Cell Biology cyclase and pulmonary microvascular endothelial
September, 2003 and Neuroscience) whose open research gap formation. Diego’s research focus is on the
dissertation defense entitled “Modulation of Cell role of P450 arachidonc acid metabolites in the
Director Survival by Altering Mitochondrial DNA Damage and
Mary Townsley
regulation of pulmonary endothelial cell
Repair Following Genotoxic Stress” was completed permeability.
Executive Committee on June 30, 2003. Inna conducted her research
Chris Abee, CM under the directorship of Dr. Glenn Wilson. Eight new students matriculated into the Graduate
Nathan Aronson, BCH Program Core Curriculum for the Fall Semester,
Joseph Coggin, MIC Congratulations are also extended to three
John Foster, Grad Council
2003: David Clark (University of West Florida),
Mark Gillespie, PHA graduate students who have been awarded Mohammad El-Zarrad (Samford University),
Robert Lausch, at-large extramural grants. Renee Ho (Cell Biology and Carmen Gaines (University of Alabama at
Susan LeDoux, CB Neuroscience) was awarded a grant under “The Birmingham), Lucinda Hopkins (Cardiff University),
Thomas Lincoln, PHY 2003 Glenn/AFAR Scholars Program” from the Christopher Koczor (University of Alabama at
Jonathan Scammell, at-large American Federation for Aging Research. The
Troy Stevens, CLB
Huntsville), Ariel Launder (University of West
Glenn Wilson, CBN focus of her research centers on enhancing Florida), Natavia Middleton (University of South
Samuel Strada, ex officio mitochondrial DNA repair of oxidative damage as a Carolina), and Aimee Tucker (University of South
Diego Alvarez, Student strategy to delay the effect of aging in neurons. Alabama). The students attended orientation on
Representative Sarah Sayner (Pharmacology) and Diego Alvarez August 18th and then were treated to a dinner,
(Physiology) were each awarded 2-year pre- hosted by Dr. Townsley at her home on the
Curriculum Committee
Susan Ledoux, Chair
doctoral fellowships from the Southeastern Affiliate evening of August 20th. A warm welcome is
of the American Heart Association. Sarah’s work extended to the new students.
Student Evaluation
Committee
James Downey, Chair
Admissions Committee
Mary Townsley, Chair
Governance Committee
Michael Chinkers, Chair
Graduate Faculty Officers
David McGee, Secretary
Steve Kayes, Parliamentarian
BMSSO
Karla McInnis, President
Graduate Office
Academic Advisor
Lanette Flagge
Contact Information
Graduate Office MSB 3030
460-6153
lflagge@jaguar1.usouthal.edu
Dr. Townsley
460-6815
mtownsley@usouthal.edu
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The Graduate
Welcome to the new Basic Science faculty: Dr. Jian Yang, a new Funding Opportunities
Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology, received his Deadline 10/01/2003: Pharmaceutical Research and
Ph.D. in Biochemistry at Ohio State University and completed post- Manufacturers of America Foundation, Inc. supports predoctoral
doctoral training in Molecular Genetics at UT Southwestern. Dr. students during their thesis research (1-2 years of support
Yang’s research focuses on lipid metabolism in liver regeneration, possible). Go to: http://www.phrmafoundation.org.
diabetes and obesity. Dr. Kai-Ming Chou is a new Assistant
Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience. Deadline 10/15/2003: The Parker B. Francis Fellowship
Upon completion of his Ph.D. degree in Cell and Molecular Biology Program is intended to support the development of outstanding
at the University of Vermont, he was a post-doctoral fellow at investigators who plan careers in pulmonary research. Go to:
Harvard University. Dr. Chou’s research is related to DNA http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/pbf/download.html
replication/repair and anti-cancer/anti-viral compounds.
Deadline 10/15/2003: The American Cancer Society is
Graduate Faculty Meeting sponsoring a NEW Grants Program. The Mentored Research
The Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Faculty held a meeting on Scholar Grant in Applied and Clinical Research provides 5 years
Monday, June 2, 2003. The agenda for the meeting included of funding to transition junior faculty to become independent
reports and discussion regarding the core curriculum and investigators. ACS offers funding through other research grant
recruitment. Also, an election was held to elect the Executive and fellowship programs as well. Go to: http://www.cancer.org.
Committee Member-at-Large ( Dr. Gard) and the Secretary and
Parliamentarian for the Graduate Council. Dr. McGee and Dr. Kayes Deadline 1/15/2004: The Southeast Affiliate of the American
were elected to those positions respectively. Minutes of the Heart Association sponsors Predoctoral and Postdoctoral
meeting are available at: Fellowships as well as research grants. Go to:
http://southmed.usouthal.edu/com/bmsphd/minutes.htm http://www.americanheart.org.
From the Executive Committee Meeting Announcements
The Executive Committee approved (March, 2003) new guidelines The Southern Regional Meeting of the American Federation of
for the Qualifying Exam, also known as the Admissions to Candidacy Medical Research will be held in New Orleans, LA February 12-
Exam. An amendment to clarify procedures for the administration of 14, 2004. The abstract deadline is October 16, 2003. For
the written and oral portions was subsequently approved (August, information go to: http://www.afmr.org.
2003). The Qualifying Exam guidelines, as well as other program
policies are included in the new BMS Student Handbook recently BMSSO
developed by the Graduate Office. The Handbook is available on The BMSSO sponsored a night of Bowling at the Camellia
the Graduate program web site: Bowling Lanes on August 19, 2003. The organization met
http://southmed.usouthal.edu/com/bmsphd. The 2003-2004 September 4, 2004 to plan their annual t-shirt sale and other
committee roster is also available on the web. Student stipends Fall events. Officers for the 2003-04 academic year were
were raised to $20,000 per year, effective August 1, 2003. elected: Karla McInnis will serve as President, and Brad Swiger
and Jason Harrison will serve as Vice-President and Secretary,
From the University Graduate Council respectively.
Students planning to complete their requirements Fall Semester
should complete their closed and open defenses prior to the first Volunteer Opportunities
submission deadline for written dissertations to the Graduate The Women in Science Faculty Group is sponsoring an
School, which is 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2003. The “Expanding your Horizons” Workshop on Saturday, October 18,
deadline for final completion of written dissertations (with signature 2003. This program is designed to target and promote interest
sheet, microfilming form, etc.) is 5:00 p.m. on November 13, 2003. in science and math among middle school girls. The day-long
The respective deadlines for the 2004 Spring Semester are March conference will include workshops focusing on various areas in
25 (first submissions) and April 8 (final deadline). Students should science. COM faculty, staff and BMS graduate students are
ensure that they are using the current edition of the “Guide for invited to participate as volunteers. For more information about
Preparing Theses and Dissertations” when writing their dissertation. the program, please contact Dr. Danna Zimmer (460-7056).
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