Department News

Kristie Aamodt has a first author publication in Cell Metabolism
Oct. 31, 2014—Kristie Aamodt has a first author publication in Cell Metabolism titled "Islet microenvironment, modulated by vascular endothelial growth factor-A signaling, promotes β cell regeneration."
Liz Ferrick is an author in a manuscript published in Molecular Cell Neuroscience
Oct. 31, 2014—Liz Ferrick is an author in a manuscript published in Molecular Cell Neuroscience titled "Reovirus-mediated induction of ADAR1 (p150) minimally alters RNA editing patterns in discrete brain regions".
Allison Norlander is a co-author on a manuscript published in Hypertension
Oct. 31, 2014—Allison Norlander is a co-author on a manuscript published in Hypertension titled,"Oligoclonal CD8+ T Cells Play a Critical Role in the Development of Hypertension."
Nick Vierra is a co-author on two recent publications.
Oct. 31, 2014—Nick Vierra is a co-author on two recent publications. One in Endocrinology titled "Pancreatic β-Cell-specific Ablation of TASK-1 Channels Augments Glucose-stimulated Calcium Entry and Insulin Secretion, Improving Glucose Tolerance." and the other in Journal of Biological Chemistry titled "Inhibition of pancreatic β-cell Ca2+/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II reduces glucose-stimulated calcium influx and insulin secretion, impairing glucose...
Lukasz Wylezinski is a co-author on two recently published papers.
Oct. 31, 2014—Lukasz Wylezinski is a co-author on two recently published papers. One is in PLoS One and the other is in the JBC.
Roxana Loperena is an author of a paper in the Journal of Clinical Investigation
Oct. 30, 2014—Roxana Loperena is an author of a paper in the Journal of Clinical Investigation titled, "DC isoketal-modified proteins activate T cells and promote hypertension."
Carrie Weise publishes in the Journal of Lipid Research
Oct. 28, 2014—Carrie Weise was a co-author on a paper published in the Journal of Lipid Research titled, “Macrophage deficiency of Akt2 reduces atherosclerosis in LDLR null mice”
Adrian Cadar was first author on a paper published in BBRC
Oct. 28, 2014—Adrian Cadar was first author on a paper published in BBRC titled, “Upstream open reading frame in 5’-untranslated region reduces titin mRNA translational efficiency”
Andrea Hill and Reid Bolus were authors on a review article published in Immunological Reviews
Oct. 28, 2014—Andrea Hill and Reid Bolus were authors on a review article published in Immunological Reviews titled, “A decade of progress in adipose tissue macrophage biology”
Megan Capozzi was named Member-In-Training Board of Trustees to the ARVO
Oct. 28, 2014—Megan Capozzi was named Member-In-Training Board of Trustees to the Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Roxana Loperena received the Porter Fellowship form the American Physiological Society
Oct. 28, 2014— Roxana Loperena received the Porter Fellowship form the American Physiological Society
Lukasz Wyelzinski’s work was featured on the cover of the August edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Oct. 28, 2014—Lukasz Wyelzinski’s work was featured on the cover of the August edition of the Journal of Biological Chemistry.
Megan Capozzi first author of IOVS article
Oct. 28, 2014—Megan Capozzi was the first author of a recent paper in IOVS titled, "The Role of Cytochrome P450 Epoxygenases in Retinal Angiogenesis."
Roxana Loperena is a recipient of an APS Opportunity Award
Oct. 28, 2014—Roxana Loperena is a recipient of the American Physiological Society Caroline tum Suden/Frances Hellebrandt Professional Opportunity Award.
Brian Palmisano is an author on a PNAS paper.
Oct. 28, 2014—Brian Palmisano is an author on a PNAS paper titled, "MicroRNA-223 coordinates cholesterol homeostasis."