Molecular biology; adipocyte development; regulation of adipogenesis by retinoblastoma proteins.
Charles Quick, M.D.
Pathogenesis of vulvar squamous carcinogenesis and pathognesis and classification of endometrial carcinoma.
Kevin Phelan, Ph.D.
Ethanol regulation of neuroimmune mechanisms in the brain. Role of TRPC channels in seizure generation, epilepsy and stroke.
Angela Odle, Ph.D.
Dr. Odle’s research is centered at the intersection of reproduction and metabolism, specifically at the level of the pituitary. The lab is particularly interested in how the metabolic hormone leptin influences the development and function of the gonadotropes (LH- and FSH- secreting cells) in females. Using a combination of transgenic models and molecular techniques, Dr. […]
G. Andrew James, Ph.D.
By understanding how the healthy brain encodes cognition, Dr. James seeks to translate this technology into patient care and better inform clinical decision-making. Dr. James believes that understanding individual differences in the neural encoding of traits such as craving, impulsivity, and working memory are crucial for understanding how these brain-behavior relationships are disrupted with addiction.
Chia Lee, Ph.D.
Molecular pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus
Ryan Porter, Ph.D.
Research areas of interest and expertise include: regenerative medicine, anterior cruciate ligament, articular cartilage, molecular imaging, mesenchymal stem cell, gene therapy, chondrocytes, cartilage repair, and preclinical models.
Brian Piccolo, Ph.D.
My research focuses on using large biological datasets from “–omics” technologies to characterize the interaction between lifestyle choices (e.g., diet and physical activity) and physiology. Currently, I’m interested in how diet and physical activity alters the xeno-metabolome (“non-self” gut microbe-derived metabolites) and how these metabolites influence host energy regulation. The microbiome plays a significant role […]
Ha-Neui Kim, Ph.D.
Dr. Kim has worked on several projects investigating age-related bone loss. He also discovered that anti-aging FoxO transcription factors restrain osteoclastogenesis and bone resorption by attenuating H2O2 accumulation. His recent work led to the seminal finding that cellular senescence of osteoprogenitors and osteocytes causes age-related bone loss. The skills and knowledge were acquired during his […]
Tara Johnson, M.D.
Dr. Johnson’s research work is focused on the early identification of infants at high risk for the development of cerebral palsy and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Her KL2 Mentored Research Career Development Award project will transform current clinical practice at Arkansas Children’s Hospital by implementing the General Movement Assessment, a low-cost diagnostic tool, to identify Neurodevelopmental Disabilities […]