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Trainees
Current:
Assistant Provost for Research & Scholarship
2021 - Present
Associate Professor of Physiology with Tenure
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2019 - Present
Faculty Lead for Research Development
Marian University Center for Teaching & Learning
2018 - Present
Without Compensation (WOC) Appointment
Roudebush VA Hospital
2019 - Present
Visiting Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Indiana University School of Medicine
2018 - Present
Member, Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health
Indiana University School of Medicine
2017 - Present
Previous:
Assistant Professor of Physiology (tenure-track)
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2014 - 2019
Chief Advisor for Research Opportunity Development
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
2016 - 2017
Visiting Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
2014-2016
Research Fellow in Developmental Biology
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
2010-2014
Teaching Fellow in Stem Cell & Regenerative Biology
Harvard University Faculty of Arts & Sciences
2011
Adjunct Professor of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Columbia State Community College (TN)
2010
Teaching Fellow in Interdiscplinary PhD Program
Vanderbilt University School of Graduate Studies
2009-2010
Adjunct Professor of Microbiology
Lipscomb University (TN)
2009
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Jose-Maria Amich
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Alex Andonian
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Aric Anloague
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Jon Arthur
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Brice Brookshire
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Sylvia Chlebek
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Tim Cho
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Kory Conaway
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Ryan Cordes
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Gabriella DiCarlo
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Stephen Donnelly
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Mike Eaton
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Whitney Gao
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Jon Gorog
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Ruthann Gorrell
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Nicole Griffin
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Henry Guan
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Jake Herber
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Taylor Hiland
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Yu-Tin Hsiao
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Aaron Hudnall
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Krista Jackson
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Kelli Jestes
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David Johnson
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Stephanie Kidd
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Tyler King
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Warren Lawless
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Annie LaVigne
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Brandon Leighton
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Aaron Mahoney
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Kyle Messer
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Hinduja Nallamala
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Jordan Newby
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Oladipupo Ogunbekun
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Laura Schoerning
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Steve Shively
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Bill Snyder
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Samantha Snyder
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Madeline Totten
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Jon Vincze
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Taylor Ward
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Nick Weinstein
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Sydni Yates
Professional
Philosophy
I am an educator-scientist who seeks to teach, discover, and lead. I measure my success by the outcomes of my students.
My career path is characterized by inspiring mentors who encouraged critical thinking and my development as a team-oriented individual. I seek to instill these same qualities in my students and research trainees as an educator-scientist.
In my current position, I am deeply invested in establishing Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM) in the higher education marketplace as an institution known for rigorous evidence-based instruction, innovative research that addresses real-world problems, and meaningful service to the community. Here, I serve and lead the university in varied capacities and initiatives. However, I ultimately measure my success by the outcomes of my students.
At MU-COM, I am the content expert for numerous topics related to molecular endocrinology and musculoskeletal physiology in the organ systems-based, integrated medical curriculum, in which I frequently utilize active learning techniques and case studies. I also regularly integrate students into my biomedical research program so that problem-based research is used as a teaching technique. I am passionate about best practices for hands-on STEM education and creating a culture of research at research-limited institutions.
I bring these same motivations to my service of the greater scientific community in numerous service commitments to the American Society of Bone & Mineral Research; as a Councilor for the Indiana Physiological Society; and as the Chair of the Cell Biology Section of the Indiana Academy of Science.
Professional
Philosophy
Professional Appointments
Professional Appointments
Leadership Experience
The activities below represent some of my leadership experiences and contains both current and former activities.
Teaching:
- Curriculum development for MS in Biomedical Science Program
- Course director for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program
- Content expert for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Program
- Course director for Dental Residency Program
Research Development & Oversight:
- Faculty Lead for Research Development
- Responsible Conduct of Research Coordinator
- Chief Advisor for Research Opportunity Development
- Director of Laboratories
- Chairperson of the MU-COM Research Committee
- Faculty Sponsor of the MU-COM Research Club
Higher Education Service:
- Task Force for a Thriving Faculty
- Vice President of the Faculty Association
- Graduate Studies Committee
- Accreditation Steering Committee (DO Program) and Team Chair
- Board of Trustees Facilities Subcommittee
- Board of Trustees Institutional Advancement Committee
- Search Committee Chairperson
Professional Service:
- Co-Chairperson of the ASBMR Membership Engagement Committee
- Chairperson of the Cell Biology Section of the Indiana Academy of Science
- Member of the ASBMR Finance Committee
- Ambassador for the ASBMR
- Co-Chairperson of the ASBMR Early Stage Investigator Subcommittee
- Councilor for the Indiana Physiological Society
- ASBMR Enhancing Clinical & Basic Interactions Team
- Ad hoc peer reviewer
- Ad hoc grant reviewer
Notable
Awards
- 2018 Northup Educator of the Year (Student Osteopathic Medical Association Foundation, national competition)
- Finalist for Indy's Best & Brightest Under 40, Health & Life Science Category (Junior Achievement of Indianapolis)
- Dean's Commendation Award (MU-COM)
- Faculty Research Development Award (MU-COM)
- Senior Research Grant (Indiana Academy of Science - 2016 and 2018)
- Dean's Scholar Award (HSDM)
- Certificate of Distinction in Teaching (Harvard University)
- Selected Oral Presentation, Indiana Academy of Science Annual Meeting
- Selected Oral Poster Presentation, ASBMR Annual Meeting
- President’s Poster Competition Award, ASBMR Annual Meeting
Research-related awards garnered by trainees:
- Class of 2018 MU-COM Outstanding Biomedical Science Achievement Award (Mike Eaton)
- Marian University Excellence in Biology Award (Ruthann Gorrell)
- First Place Poster at MU College of Arts & Sciences Research Symposium (Ruthann Gorrell)
- Undergraduate Research Grant from Sigma Zeta (Ruthann Gorrell)
- Second Place Poster Award at MU-COM Research Day (Nick Weinstein)
- Second Place Poster Award at MU-COM Research Day (Sylvia Chlebek)
- oral presentation at Indiana Physiological Society annual meeting (Nick Weinstein)
- oral presentation at Indiana Physiological Society annual meeting (Sylvia Chlebek)
- oral presentation at Indiana Physiological Society annual meeting (David Johnson)
- oral presentation at Indiana Physiological Society annual meeting (Mike Eaton)
- FHU's Faculty Scholarship-Leadership Medal (Jordan Newby)
- DO Student of the Year (Jon Arthur)
- Class of 2017 MU-COM Outstanding Biomedical Science Achievement Award (Aaron Hudnall)
- best oral presentation at Research Science Institute (Jose-Maria Amich)
- best paper at Research Science Institute (Jose-Maria Amich)
Education
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Biology
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Mentor: Vicki Rosen, PhD
2010-2014
PhD in Cell & Developmental Biology
Vanderbilt University School of Graduate Studies
Mentor: Mark de Caestecker, MBBS, PhD
2005-2010
BS in Biology
Freed-Hardeman University (TN)
2001-2004