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Rodney E. Rohde, MS, SV, SM,  MP (ASCP)CM

Associate Professor

Clinical Laboratory Science

Phone: (512)-245-2561  Fax: 245-7860

rrohde@txstate.edu
Mailing Address / Courses Taught / Education / Experience / Memberships / Awards / Service /
Publications / Abstracts / Students / Continuing Education

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Rabies detection by PCR & nested PCR

Mailing Address 

Texas State University

College of Health Professions 

Clinical Laboratory Science/HPB 361 

601 University Drive San Marcos, TX 78666

Driving Directions to the CLS Department

MRSA on special media.

COURSES TAUGHT:

Austin Community College (ACC)

BIO 2420    Intro to Microbiology

Texas State University / San Marcos

BIO 2400    Microbiology

BIO 2440    Principles of Microbiology

CLS 3324    Diagnostic Immunology

CLS 4341    Molecular Diagnostics (Prepared course)

CLS 4440    Clinical Microbiology I

CLS 4340    Clinical Microbiology II

CLS 4361    Clinical Research

CLS 4326    Medical Parasitology

CLS 4227    Intro to Clinical Practice

CLS 4464    Clinical Practical Review

CLS 4341/5341      Molecular Diagnostics (Prepared course)

CLS 4342/5342    Clinical Diagnosis of Emerging Infectious Diseases  (Prepared course, 1st offering in Fall, 2006)

CLS 4343/5343    Bioterrorism, A Clinical and Laboratory Perspective (Prepared course, 1st offering in Fall, 2007)

EDUCATION:

*PhD    *In Progress, Texas State University - San Marcos (formerly Southwest Texas State University, SWT), Education - Adult Professional Continuing Education

M.S.    Texas State University - San Marcos, 1992.  Department of Biology.  Major in Biology.  Dissertation topic:  Effect of Pokeweed Antiviral Protein in Combination with Guanidine on Poliovirus Macromolecular Synthesis.

B.S.    Texas State University, 1990.  Department of Biology.  Major in microbiology.

EXPERIENCE (TEACHING AND RELATED):

2006 - Present

Clinical Assistant Professor-joint appointment (invited, non-salary), Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Laboratory Sciences & Primary Care, Clinical Laboratory Science Program

September 2008 - Present

Associate Professor, Clinical Laboratory Science Department, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

January 2002 – August 2008

Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory Science Department, Texas State University

2002 - Present

Graduate Faculty, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

January 1995 – Present

 Adjunct Associate Professor of Biology, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
 *Creation and maintenance of teaching website:  www.austincc.edu/rohde

September 1997 – January 2002

Molecular Epidemiologist III (upgraded from Epi. II), Zoonosis Control Division, Texas Dept. of State Health
Services (DSHS, formerly TDH), Austin, Texas

January 2000 – January 2002

 Microbiology Instructor, Department of Biology, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

September 1994 –September 1997

 Microbiologist IV, Zoonosis Control Division and Rabies-Arbovirus Section, DSHS Laboratory, Austin, Texas

June 1994 – September 1994

 Microbiologist II, Virus Isolation Section, DSHS, Austin, Texas

February 1993 – June 1994

 Microbiologist II,  Newborn Screening Section (thyroid and congenital adrenal hyperplasia abnormalities), DSHS , Austin, Texas

July 1992 – February 1993

 Microbiologist I, Newborn Screening Section (hemoglobinopathy detection), DSHS, Austin, Texas

January 1990 – May 1992

 Graduate Laboratory Instructor, Department of Biology, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas

May 1989 – August 1989

 Research Assistant (Summer Internship), University of Texas M.D. Anderson System Cancer Center-Science Park, Smithville, Texas

May 1988 – August 1988

 Undergraduate Intern, University of Texas M.D. Anderson System Cancer Center-Science Park, Smithville, Texas

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & CERTIFICATION

Pan American Society for Clinical Virology (PASCV)      American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Texas Branch American Society of Microbiology         American Society of Virology       Texas Clinical Laboratory Society
United States Animal Health Association
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science

Certification

SM, Specialist in Microbiology, 2008. American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Annual renewal
MP, Molecular Pathologist,  2007. ASCP, Annual renewal
SV, Specialist in Virology, 1998. ASCP, Annual renewal

HONORS, AWARDS, ETC.

UNIVERSITY, PROFESSIONAL, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

ORGANIZATION

 Honorary:

 Golden Key National Honor Society

Professional:

Pan American Society for Clinical Virology (PASCV)

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

     Specialist in Virology (SV) certification

Texas Branch American Society of Microbiology (ASM)

American Society of Virology (ASV)

Texas State Microbiology Society

    Faculty consultant

United States Animal Health Association

    Member of Rabies and Public Health Subcommittee

American Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists (ASCLS)

Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Scientists (TACLS)

    Elected Delegate for National Meeting (ASCLS, 2006)

SERVICE

University:

Texas State Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC): 2008 – Present

    Invitation from Dr. Covington; Committee charged with implementing a Biosafety policy that is compliant with NIH

Faculty Senate Liaison Representative from CLS Program: 2007 – Present

Invited Faculty Panel Member, Sponsor of Panel-Texas State Faculty Advancement (Dr. Jerry Farr) and OSP (Carolyn Pate), Panel Topic “Grants and Contracts”, Aquarena Springs, December 10, 2004

Christian Faculty/Staff Fellowship (CFF): October 2004-Present

Texas State Service-Learning Team , 2003-Present

    Invitation from Dr. Oren Renick (Chair of Service-Learning Team) to join group

Integrative Bioscience Institute (IBI) Steering Committee: 2002-Present

    Subcommittee to create a Biotechnology Certificate, BS, MS, and PhD degree line

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC): 2002-Present

    Reviewer of IACUC protocols for approval of animal care/use with respect to teaching and research

    Inspector of animal facilities at Texas State University and related sites (Freeman Ranch, Aquarena Center,
    Stock Center, Biology Dept., etc.)

College:

Texas State University College of Health Professions Budget Committee: 2007 – Present

Texas State University College of Health Professions Research Enhancement Grant Committee: 2006 - Present

Texas State University College of Health Professions Faculty Development and Advancement Committee: 2004 – Present

    Advise and assist the College with a comprehensive faculty development program, review/recommendations for
    Tenure/Promotion (revised College PPS, 2006),  Reappointment, and Annual Evaluation;  Develop a process to
     encourage a culture of collaborative research

Texas State Scholars Weekend: February 6, 2004 (Orientation meeting); February 13, 2004 (Scholar interviews)

    Interviewer of Scholar candidates

Texas State University College of Health Prof. Faculty/Student Research Forum Committee: 2002 – Present

    Chair: 2004 – 2006, Past Chair: 2006 - Present
    To direct the planning and arrangements for the College of Health Professions annual Research Forum, including
     reviewing of abstracts, scheduling, and post-forum recognition of presenters.

Meet The President, Texas State University-HSC 231, September 6, 2002

Texas State University Convocation, Texas State University-Evans Auditorium, August, 2002 – present (annually)

Commencement Usher for Texas State University College of Health Professions, August, 2002 – present (annually)

Texas State University College of Health Professions Senior Awards Day, LBJ Theatre, 2002 – present (annually)

Department:

CLS Faculty Search Committee, November 2007 – until filled

Bobcat Days, LJBSC, November 10, 2007

Bobcat Days, LBJ Student Center, October 7, 2006

Bobcat Days, LBJ Student Center, November 19, 2005

NAACLS Accreditation Review, November 3-4, 2005

Health Careers Day, LBJ Student Center, October 27, 2005

Texas State University Academic Review of CLS Program, October 6-7, 2005

Bobcat Days, LBJ Student Center, February 19, 2005

Health Careers Day, LBJ Student Center, October 27, 2004

Bobcat Days, LBJ Student Center, November 15, 2003

Orientation sessions for freshman Texas State University CLS majors: Summer 2003

ACC Biotechnology Internship Sponsor: Summer 2003

     Supervisor of Hays ISD student, Valerie Duran, at Texas State-CLS during June 16 – July 14

Texas Association Clinical Laboratory Science Annual Meeting Organizer: 2002 – 2003

     Subcommittee to acquire speakers in specialty subject area of microbiology

     Moderator for scientific sessions

Founder/Chair, Introduced Joint Texas State University-ACC Exploratory Group for Biotechnology: 2002 – present

    Ongoing effort to establish articulation agreement between Texas State University-CLS Department and ACC
    Biotechnology Program

Bobcat Days, LBJ Student Center, November 2, 2002

Health Careers Day, LBJ Student Center, October 23, 2002

Faculty committee to interview students for acceptance into Texas State University-CLS program: Spring, 2002 – Present (annually)

Community and Professional:

TACLS Conference Organizing Committee for 2008 State Conference (April 2-5, 2008)

    Microbiology Program Chair

Member, Hays County Student Health Advisory Council Nutrition & Health Committee, 2006 – Present

Member, College of Education Doctoral Student Organization (COEDSO), 2006 - Present

Moderator for General Sessions, Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, San Antonio, TX,  March 29 – April 1, 2006

ACC Instructional Review Self Study Committee, Fall 2005 – Present

MRSA Correctional Facility Workgroup, Fall, 2004 – Present

    Workgroup is composed of TX DSHS - IDEAS, Travis County Correctional System, UTMB Galveston,
    Texas Dept. of Criminal Justice, and Bureau of Prisons.  A collaborative effort is being made to address the
    problems of MRSA infections in the Texas prison systems via laboratory (Rohde contract/grant with DSHS)
    and epidemiology models.

Student Bowl Judge/Timer, Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, Corpus Christi, TX,  March 30 – April 2, 2005

Member, Austin Community College Biotechnology Advisory Board: 2004 - present

Organizing Committee, Texas DSHS-Zoonosis Control Division Annual Diseases in Nature Conference: 2003-2004 (Conference is June 2-4, 2004)

    Subcommittee to acquire presenters, abstract review, and general organization of meeting

Member, Bethany Lutheran Church Diaconate Ministry Team: 2004 – Present

Member, DSHS Oral Rabies Vaccination Program: 1994 – present

    Ground crew, airplane navigator, and computer support (GIS, GPS) for the aerial distribution
    of recombinant rabies vaccine to immunize wildlife in Texas (coyote, fox, etc.)

Member, ACC Biology Eligibility Committee: 2001 – present

    Adjunct representative: Evaluate eligibility for current and new faculty to teach courses, evaluate annual
    portfolios of faculty

Member, ACC Biology Task Force: 2002 – present

    Adjunct representative: Establish instructional objectives of each course, select texts/resources, establish
    and evaluate effectiveness measures, ensure consistency in instruction across district, and address instructional
     issues of the faculty.

Member, DSHS Rapid Response Team: 1996 – 2002

     Surveillance of zoonotic outbreaks (hantavirus, plague, arbovirus, etc.) in TX

Member (organizing), DSHS-Zoonosis Control Division 51st Annual Diseases in Nature Conference: 2001 – 2002

Member, King of Kings Search Committee for Director of Early Childcare Program: 2000

Member, DSHS Arbovirus Methodology Committee: 1997

Member, DSHS Molecular Biology Study Group: 1997 – 2002

Member, King of Kings Board of Elders:  1997-1999

Member, DSHS Epidemiology Annual Report Committee: 1995

     Subcommittee to address specialty areas of zoonotic disease

SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE ACTIVITIES

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Reardon, R. F., Feakes, D. A., Gibbs, K. A., Rohde, R. E., & Traverse, M. A. Measuring Perceived Self-efficacy in Students in Undergraduate Chemistry Courses. Journal of Chemical Education (Submitted April 2008).

Rivers, M. N., Alexander, J. L., Rohde, R. E., & Rush Pierce Jr., J.  Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in Texas, 1993 – 2006. Southern Medical Journal (Submitted March 2008, SMJ-08-337).

Rohde, R. E. & Ross-Gordon, J. Healthcare Continuing Professional Education Addressing Cultural Barriers – Gender, Race, Class, and Culture. Journal of Allied Health (Submitted February 2008, Manuscript #794).

Rohde, R.E. May, 2008. Controlling Rabies at its Source: The Texas Experience – Oral Rabies Vaccination Program. ASCLS Today, 22(5), 14-15.

Texas Department of Health and Correctional Facilities Workgroup (Rohde, R. workgroup member), October 2007, Prevention and Containment of Staphylococcal  Infections in Communities.  Clinical Guidelines available from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Publication No. E59-12824

Rohde, R.E.  September, 2007. Rabies: An Old Disease for a New Generation.  ASCLS Today Newsletter, 21(8), 14-15.

Felkner, Marilyn, R. E. Rohde, Ana Maria Valle-Rivera, Tamara Baldwin, and L.P. (Sky) Newsome.  Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Carriage Rate in Texas County Jail Inmates.  Journal of Correctional Health Care, 2007;13(4): 289-295.

Rohde, R. and L. Fletcher.  South Central Regional News. Biolink Connection Newsletter for the National Advanced Technological Education Resource Center for Biotechnology.  Vol. 8 No. 1: October 2006

Texas Department of Health and Correctional Facilities Workgroup (Rohde, R. workgroup member), April 2006, Prevention, Treatment, and Containment of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections in County Jails.  Clinical Guidelines available from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Publication No. 59-12493

Leslie, MJ, Messenger S, Rohde RE, Smith J, Cheshier R, Hanlon C, et al. Bat-associated rabies virus in skunks. Emerg Infect Dis [serial on the Internet]. 2006 Aug [date cited]. Available from http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol12no08/05-1526.htm

Sidwa, T., P. Wilson, G. Moore, E. Oertli, B. Hicks, R.E. Rohde and D. Johnston.  Evaluation of Oral Rabies Vaccination Programs for control of rabies epizootics in coyotes and gray foxes: 1995-2003. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2005;227(5):785-792.

Rohde R. E. contributing author.  2005.  American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry Comprehensive Examination.  The American Society for Clinical Pathology, Inc., 2100 W. Harrison St., Chicago, IL, 60612

Rohde R. E. , K.M. Mulawski and M. Oates.  August 2004.  National Laboratory Training Network Public Health Series Course: Molecular Diagnostic Techniques for the Public Health Laboratory.  Laboratory Medicine 35, No 8: 10-14.

Rohde RE, Mayes BC, Smith JS, Neill SU. Bat rabies, Texas, 1996–2000. Emerg Infect Dis [serial online]. 2004 May [date cited]. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol10no5/03-0719.htm

Rohde R.E., P.J Wilson, B.C. Mayes, E. Oertli and J.S. Smith.  January 2004.  Rabies: Methods and Guidelines for Assessing a Clinical Rarity.  American Society for Clinical Pathology, 2004 Microbiology No. MB-4 Tech Sample  21-29.

Sabouraud, A., J.S. Smith, L.A. Orciari, C. de Mattos, C. de Mattos, and R.E. Rohde.  1999.   Typing of rabies virus isolates by DNA enzyme immunoassay. J Clin Virol. 12: 9-19.

Rohde R.E. and C. Hodges.  1998.   Healthy Texans: The Veterinary Perspective.  Texas Veterinarian 60, No 2: p. 16.

Rohde R.E., S.U.Neill, K.A. Clark, and J.S. Smith.  1997.  Molecular epidemiology of rabies epizootics in Texas.  J Clin Virol. 8:209-217.

Rohde, R.  1992.  Effect of Pokeweed Antiviral Protein in Combination with Guanidine on Poliovirus Macromolecular Synthesis: Master's Thesis.  Southwest Texas State University Library, San Marcos, TX

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Felkner, M., L. Suarez, B. Liszka, J. Brender, & M. Canfield. 2007. Neural Tube Defects, Micronutrient Deficiencies, and Helicobacter pylori: A New Hypothesis. Birth Defects Research (Part A): Clinical and Molecular Teratology, 79, 617-621.

Wilson, Pamela, J.  2005.  Puppy Pal Pointers:  From the True Tails of Ripple and Jessie.  AuthorHouse, Bloomington, Indiana  ISBN 1-4208-0629.  {R. Rohde contributor to this book (pp. 7-9) for the education of pet owners with respect to zoonotic disease}

Oates, Marguerite and Karen Mulawski.  2004.  Molecular Diagnostics Public Health Course Follow-Up Report.  NLTN In-house newsletter; 1-4.

Wilson, Pamela, J., and Keith A. Clark.  2001.  Postexposure rabies prophylaxis protocol for domestic animals and epidemiologic characteristics of rabies vaccination failures in Texas:  1995-1999.  J Am Vet Med Assoc. 218, No. 4: 522-525.

Mahlow, J. and  P. Wilson.  1998.   Rabies in Texas. Texas Veterinarian. June 1999; 61, No. 3: p. 20.

Fearneyhough, M.G. , et al.  1998.  Results of an oral rabies vaccination program for coyotes.  J Am Vet Med Assoc. 212, No. 4: 498-502.

Davis, C. S.U. Neill, and P. Raj.  1997.  Microwave fixation of rabies specimens for fluorescent antibody testing.  J. Virol Meth.  68:177-182.

Yancey, FD, et al.  1997.  Survey of rabies among free-flying bats from the Big Bend region of Texas.  Occasional Papers, Museum of Texas Tech University.   May; Number 165.

WEB PUBLICATIONS

Rohde, R. Submitted 2003.  Is Rabies Possible to Control at the Wildlife Reservoir Level?  http://www.microbes.info/

LABORATORY MANUALS

Advanced Molecular Diagnostics Workshop.  Summer 2004, Public Health Series Course Manual, National Laboratory Training Network, Texas State (R. Rohde-contributor), and California Department of Health Services Laboratory, Richmond, CA

Molecular Diagnostics Workshop.  Fall 2003, Public Health Series Course Manual, National Laboratory Training Network, Texas State (R. Rohde-contributor), and California Department of Health Services Laboratory, Richmond, CA

Laboratory Methods for Detecting Rabies Virus.  January 2002.  National Laboratory Training Network, Centers for Disease Control & Texas DSHS (R. Rohde-contributor)

Laboratory Methods for Detecting Rabies Virus.  January 2000.  National Laboratory Training Network, Centers for Disease Control, DSHS (R. Rohde-contributor), and Fort Sam Houston Diagnostic Laboratory.

Rabies Procedure Manual.  December 28, 1999.  DSHS (R. Rohde-contributor).

Laboratory Methods for Detecting Rabies Virus.  January 1998.  National Laboratory Training Network, Centers for Disease Control, DSHS (R. Rohde-contributor), and Fort Sam Houston Diagnostic Laboratory.

Rabies Procedure Manual.  December 17, 1997.  DSHS (R. Rohde-contributor).

DNA SEQUENCE DATABASE CONTRIBUTION

Smith, J.S., Mayes, B., Rohde, R.E. and Neill, S.U.  January, 2003.  RABV Nucleoprotein Gene, Partial Sequence- GenBank accession number: AY208163.  SPECIFIC HOST = LASIURUS INTERMEDIUS; NOTE = ISOLATED IN 2000; NOTE = TEXAS; NOTE = KLEBERG COUNTY; NOTE = SAMPLE VR2437".  Bethesda, Maryland USA.

Smith, J.S., Mayes, B., Rohde, R.E. and Neill, S.U.  January, 2003.  RABV Nucleoprotein Gene, Partial Sequence- GenBank accession number: AY208164.  "DATE=1995; NOTE=TEXAS; NOTE=MEDINA COUNTY;  SPECIFIC HOST = NYCTECEIUS HUMERALIS".  Bethesda, Maryland USA.

Smith, J.S., Mayes, B., Rohde, R.E. and Neill, S.U.  January, 2003.  RABV Nucleoprotein Gene, Partial Sequence- GenBank accession number: AY208165.  "DATE=1996; NOTE=TEXAS; NOTE=WILLIAMSON COUNTY; SPECIFIC HOST = MYOTIS VELIFER; SAMPLE = VR6-5869".  Bethesda, Maryland USA.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

2007, Co-PI, Clinical Laboratory Science Orientation Program, SSTars Mini-Grant.  Texas State University-San Marcos. Amount $1175.00

2006, Principal Investigator, “Molecular Characterization of MRSA Isolates.”  Texas State University Research Enhancement Grant.  Amount: $8000.00

2005,  Principal Investigator, “MRSA Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Molecular Characteristics in a Texas Correctional Facility.”  Texas Society of Allied Health Professions Research Awards.  Amount: $1000.00.

2005, Principal Investigator, Genomics Educational Grant, Beckman Coulter, Inc. Amount: $102,800.

2005 Team Investigator, “MRSA Prevalence in Texas Correctional Facilities.”  Texas DSHS - IDEAS Division and Texas State.  Amount: ~$14,602.00.

2005, Principal Investigator, "Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Carriage Rates in a Texas County Jail.”  Texas State University Research Enhancement Grant.  Amount: ~$7916.00. 

2004, Team Investigator, “MRSA Prevalence in Texas Correctional Facilities.”  DSHS-IDEAS Division and Texas State.  Amount: ~$13,500.00.

2003, Principal Investigator, “Bat Rabies in Texas: 1996 – 2000.”  Texas State University Research Enhancement Grant.  Amount: $4022.70.

2002, Stipend for  “FRESH START” Workshop, Texas State University Spring Alkek Technology Institute, Texas State, May 14 – 17, 2002.  Amount: $300.00.

1998 – present, Team Investigator, CDC Cooperative Agreement No. U50/CCU614390, the State Epidemiology and Laboratory Surveillance and Response Program grant to DSHS.  Grant responsible for (1) reporting and surveillance training to local and regional health departments; (2) conduct surveillance, primarily for foodborne pathogens, in counties without health departments; (3) enhanced the laboratories capacity to perform pulsed field gel electrophoresis on Salmonella isolates; and (4) enhance the laboratories ability to analyze rabies by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). DSHS was also awarded funds to enhance influenza surveillance and purchase computer supplies and equipment to support DPDx, a Website being piloted by CDC to provide reference training and diagnostic information about parasitic diseases. Amount: $~168,000.

Grants submitted

2007, PI, Clinical Laboratory Science Professionalism Building, SSTars Mini-Grant.  Texas State University-San Marcos. Amount $5000.00 {NOT FUNDED}

2007, Principal Investigator, Texas State University Library Grant for GIDEON Informatics database.  Amount: $~3000.00 {NOT FUNDED}

2006, (PI-Dr. Oren Renick), Co PI-R. Rohde, et al. “Texans Learn and Serve”, Corporation for National and Community Service, Learn and Serve America Program.  Amount: ~$1.5 million over 3 years {NOT FUNDED}

January, 2004 Co-Principal Investigator, Mobile Clinical Laboratory Science (Health Professions) Computer Laboratory.  Texas State University Student Computing Resources Grant Proposal.  Amount: ~$30,000.  {NOT FUNDED}

October, 2003 Principal Investigator, "Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Carriage Rates in Three Texas County Jails.”  Texas State University Research Enhancement Grant.  Amount: ~$8000.00. {NOT FUNDED}

Contracts submitted

OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

PAPERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS

Rohde, R.E. March 28, 2008. MRSA: A growing community problem. Texas American Society of Microbiology (Keynote). T-Bar M Conference Center, New Braunfels, TX.

Rohde, R.E. & Falleur, D.  September 27, 2007. Platforms for Undergraduate Research, Texas Society of Allied Health Professions (TSAHP) Conference: Policy and Diversity in Texas: Allied Health’s Response. The TSAHP Chronicle 29(2) 2007. Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R.  July 18, 2007.  Rabies Transmission Through Solid Organ Transplantation: A Review.  Clinical Laboratory Science 20, No 3 Summer 2007: p. 138.  The 75th Annual Meeting of the ASCLS, San Diego, CA

Felkner, Marilyn, Rohde, R.E., et al.  June 12th, 2007.  Skill Sets Sometimes Forgotten for Epidemiological Response, The 57th James Steele Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man (DIN), Sheraton Hotel, Austin, TX

Pierce, JR Jr., Rohde, R.E., Alexander, J.A., & M.N. Rivers.  June 12th, 2007.  Two Clusters of Hantavirus Infection in Texas, The 57th James Steele Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man (DIN), Sheraton Hotel, Austin, TX

Rohde, R.  March 22, 2007.  Rabies Molecular Diagnostics: From Wildlife Vaccination to Human Clinical Perspectives.  Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, Westlake, TX

Rohde, R., et al.  September 28th, 2006. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Texas County Jail.  Texas Society of Allied Health Professions (TSAHP) Conference: Allied Health in Texas: Developing a Vision.  TSAHP Research Grant Recipient.  Texas Women’s University, Denton, TX

Rohde, R., et al.  July 26th, 2006. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Texas County Jail. Clinical Laboratory Science 19, No 3 Summer 2006: p. 154.  The 74th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science and ASCLS/AACC Clinical Laboratory Exposition, Chicago, Illinois

Felkner, Marilyn, R. E. Rohde, Ana Maria Valle-Rivera, Tamara Baldwin, and L.P. (Sky) Newsome.  2006 MRSA EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT  *Regional Perspectives on a National Healthcare Concern*  Friday, June 23, 2006 8:00 AM TO 4:30 PM The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Catalina Ballroom  404 South Figueroa Street - Los Angeles, California 90071

Felkner, Marilyn, R. E. Rohde, Ana Maria Valle-Rivera, Tamara Baldwin, and L.P. (Sky) Newsome.  2006 MRSA EDUCATIONAL SUMMIT  *Regional Perspectives on a National Healthcare Concern*  Friday, June 9, 2006 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM The Westin Galleria Houston, Plaza Ballroom 5060 West Alabama - Houston, Texas 77056

Timothy Wright, BS-CLS, Comanche County Medical Center, Rodney E. Rohde, MS, SV (ASCP), Texas State University, CLS Program.  April 28th, 2006.  IEF versus HPLC for Newborn Hemoglobinopathies.  10th Annual College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State, San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R. et al.  April 28, 2006.  MRSA Study-Ongoing.  10th Annual College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State, San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R.  March 31, 2006.  MRSA in a Texas Prison.  Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, San Antonio, TX

Marilyn Felkner, DrPH, Rodney Rohde, Dr. Anna Maria-Valle, and Tamara Baldwin.  February 23, 2006.  MRSA Study.  Fifth Bi-Annual Conference of Public Health Laboratory Directors of Texas, Courtyard Marriott, Austin, TX

Rohde, R. et al.  April 29, 2005.  Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Prevalence in a Texas Correctional Facility.  Annual College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State, San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R.  March 31, 2005.  Invited speaker, Rabies Transmission Through Solid Organ Transplantation.  Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, Corpus Christi, TX

Rohde, R., et al.  October 26, 2004.  Invited speaker, Bat Rabies in Texas (1996-2000).  National USAHA Public Health and Rabies, North Carolina
*see pg. 490 on the weblink*

Rohde, R. Pam Wilson, Bonny Mayes, Ernest Oertli, and Jean Smith.  April 29, 2004.  Clinical Guidelines and Aspects of a Clinical Rarity: Rabies.  8th Annual College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State, San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R. Marilyn Felkner, Lynne Hamilton, and Neil Pascoe.  April 29, 2004.  Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Prevalence in Two Texas Correctional Facilities.  8th Annual College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State, San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R.  April 1, 2004.  Diagnostic Virology: Old and New.  Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Annual Convention.  Houston, TX

Rohde, R. Pam Wilson, Bonny Mayes, Ernest Oertli, and Jean Smith.  June 25-27, 2003.  Clinical Guidelines and Aspects of a Clinical Rarity: Rabies.  53rd Annual Southwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man, Amarillo, TX (invited talk)

Rohde, R. Pam Wilson, Bonny Mayes, Ernest Oertli, and Jean Smith.  April 3-5, 2003.  Clinical Guidelines and Aspects of a Clinical Rarity: Rabies.  Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Annual Meeting, Austin, TX

Rohde, R., and TDH-Zoonosis Control Division.  March 28, 2003.  Oral Vaccination of Coyotes in South Texas.  Texas Branch American Society of Microbiology, Junction, TX (invited talk)

Rohde, R., Bonny Mayes, Jean Smith, Mira Leslie, et al.  March 27, 2003.  A Novel Epizootic of Skunk Rabies in Arizona.  7th Annual College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State, San Marcos, TX

Mira J.Leslie, Jean Smith, Cathleen Hanlon, Rodney Rohde, Ron Cheshier and Charles E. Rupprecht.  July 28 – August 1, 2002.  A Novel Epizootic of Insectivorous Bat Variant Rabies Virus in Skunks.  51st Annual Wildlife Disease Association Conference, Humboldt State University, Arcata, California.

Leslie, Mira J., Cathleen Hanlon, Jean Smith, Rodney Rohde, Ron Cheshier, and Charles E. Rupprecht  July 13-17, 2002.  Emerging Zoonoses: A novel epizootic of skunks infected with a bat variant of rabies.  139th American Veterinary Medical Association Conference, Nashville, TN

Rohde, R., Bonny Mayes, Jean Smith, Mira Leslie, Ron Cheshier, Cathleen Hanlon, and Charles Rupprecht.  June 6-7, 2002.  Bat Strain Rabies Infections in Arizona Skunks.  52nd Annual Southwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man, Houston, TX  (invited talk)

Leslie, Mira J., Cathleen Hanlon, Jean Smith, Rodney Rohde, Ron Cheshier, and Charles E. Rupprecht.  April 9-11, 2002.  Rabies in Northern Arizona.  Joint Meeting- 26th Annual Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases Conference & 2nd Annual Arizona Bioterrorism and Health Threats Conference, Phoenix, AZ

Rohde, R., & TDH-Zoonosis Control Division.  March 28, 2002.  A Summary of the Texas Oral Rabies Vaccination Program (ORVP) for Canine Rabies, 1995-2001.  College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R., Bonny Mayes, and Letha Zuckero.  March 28, 2002.  Bat Rabies in Texas (1996-2000).  College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Leslie, Mira J., Cathleen Hanlon, Jean Smith, Rodney Rohde, Ron Cheshier, and Charles E. Rupprecht.  March 2002.  Emerging Zoonoses: A novel epizootic of skunks infected with a bat variant of rabies.  International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases, Atlanta, GA

Oertli, E., R. Rohde, B. Hicks and G. Moore.  November 12 – 16, 2001.  Retrospective Review of Skunk Variant Rabies in Texas.  12th annual International Rabies in the Americas Meeting, Peterbourough, Ontario, Canada

Smith, J.S., R. Rohde, B. Mayes, C. Parmely and M. Leslie.  November 12 – 16, 2001.  Molecular evidence for sustained transmission of a bat variant of rabies virus in skunks in Arizona.  12th annual International Rabies in the Americas Meeting, Peterbourough, Ontario, Canada

Zuckero, L., B. Mayes, R. Rohde, C. Parmely, M. D'anton, W. Ewing, P. Raj and M. Patterson.  June, 2001.  DFA Testing of Previously Not Tested Destroyed and/or Decomposed Rabies Specimens Exhibit.  51st Annual Southwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man, Austin, TX

Mayes, B., R. Rohde, and L. Zuckero.  June, 2001.  Bat Rabies in Texas (1994 - 2000) Exhibit.  51st Annual Southwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man, Austin, TX

Rohde, R.  October, 2000.  Rabies in Texas: A Laboratory Perspective.  IV Binational Meeting on Prevention and Control of Rabies at the Mexico-US Border, Laredo, TX  (invited talk)

Mayes, B., R. Rohde, et al.  March, 2000.  Bat Rabies in Texas (1994-1999) Exhibit.  50th Annual Southwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man, San Antonio, TX

Rohde, R., S.U. Neill, M.G. Fearneyhough and J.S. Smith. October, 1999.   Establishing a Regional Reference Laboratory for Rabies Virus Typing at the Texas DSHS: A Work in Progress.  The 10th Annual Rabies in the Americas Meeting, San Diego, CA

Mayes, B., R. Rohde, et al.  October, 1999.  Bat Rabies in Texas (1994-1998) Exhibit.  The 10th Annual Rabies in the Americas Meeting, San Diego, CA

Rohde, R., S.U. Neill, M.G. Fearneyhough and J.S. Smith. October, 1999.   Establishing a Regional Reference Laboratory for Rabies Virus Typing at the Texas DSHS: A Work in Progress.  Rabies Committee Meeting, United States Animal Health Association Meeting, San Diego, CA (invited talk)

Mayes, B. and R. Rohde.  1999.  Bat Rabies:  No Contact Necessary?  49th Annual Southwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man, Tyler, TX

Wilson, P. and R. Rohde.  1999.  Overview of DSHS-Zoonosis Control Division Exhibit.  49th Annual Southwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man, Tyler, TX

Raj, P., S.U. Neill, B. Mayes, R. Rohde and C. Parmely.  1999.   Distribution of Animal Rabies in Texas, 1994-1998 Exhibit.  American Society of Microbiology Meeting, Chicago. IL

Wilson, P. and R. Rohde. 1998.  Oral Rabies Vaccination Program Exhibit.  48th Annual Southwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man, College Station, TX

Rohde, R.  1998.  Straight from the Horse's Mouth: Rabies Translocation.  Annual Southwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man, College Station, TX

Rohde, R.  August, 1998.  GIS in Public Health.  3rd National Conference, San Diego, CA

Rohde, R.  October, 1998.  Molecular Epidemiology of Texas Rabies Virus Variants.  Binational Rabies Meeting, Scottsdale, AZ (invited talk)

Wilson, P. and R. Rohde.  1997.  Overview of DSHS Zoonosis Control Division.  Texas Veterinary Medical Association, Austin, TX

Davis, C. S.U. Neill, and P. Raj.  1997.  Microwave fixation of rabies specimens for fluorescent antibody testing.  Thirteenth Annual Clinical Virology Symposium, Clearwater, FL

Wilson, P. and R. Rohde.  1997.  DSHS Oral Rabies Vaccination Program.  47th Annual Southwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man, Lubbock, TX

Rohde, R., S.U. Neill, K.A. Clark, and J.S. Smith.  1996.   Molecular epidemiology of Texas fox and urban Mexican dog rabies by RT-PCR specific primers.  Abst. 96th General Meeting American Society of Microbiology, New Orleans, LA

Rohde, R.  1996.  Molecular epidemiology of Texas rabies virus variants.  46th Annual Southwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man, Fort Worth, TX

Wilson, P. and R. Rohde.  September, 1996.  DSHS Oral Rabies Vaccination Program.  American State and Territory Health Organization Meeting, Seattle, WA (invited poster)

Rohde, R., S.U. Neill, K.A. Clark, and J.S. Smith.  1996.   Molecular epidemiology of Texas rabies variants:  tools of the trade.   Abst. VII Ann. International Meeting Research Advances and Rabies Control in the Americas, Atlanta, GA  (invited talk)

Rohde, R.  June, 1995.  Polymerase Chain Reaction Methods.   45th Annual Southwest Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man, San Antonio, TX

Rohde, R.  November, 1994.  Coping with Invading Rabies Epizootics.   Fifth Annual International Meeting Rabies in the Americas, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

Rohde, R. and G.M. Aron.  August, 1992.  Effect of Pokeweed Antiviral Protein in Combination with Guanidine on Poliovirus Macromolecular Synthesis.  Texas Branch American Society of Microbiology Meeting, San Antonio, TX

INVITED TALKS AND LECTURES

Rohde, R.  January 10, 2008.  MRSA: Implications for Sampling. Invited speaker for American Industrial Hygiene Association, Texas Hill Country Section Luncheon, Austin, TX

Rohde, R., November 27, 2007.  MRSA in a Texas Jail Population.  Invited speaker for University of Texas at Austin, Student Public Health Society, Austin, TX

Rohde, R.  November 26, 2007.  MRSA Overview. Invited speaker for Texas State University Microbiology Society.  San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R. April 25, 2007.  Rabies Control in Wildlife Populations.  Invited speaker for University of Texas at Austin, Student CLS & Public Health Society, Austin, TX

Rohde, R. December 18, 2006.  Germs, Germs, Germs.  Invited speaker for Susie B. Fuentes Elementary School-Kindergarten, Kyle, TX

Rohde, R. November 20, 2006. “From Classroom to Career”. Invited speaker for Texas State University Collaborative Learning Center & HLSAMP. RF Mitte Physics & Technology Bldg 4231, San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R. May 15, 2006.  Hands-on Germ lab.  Invited speaker for Tobias International Elementary School-1st & 4th grade, Kyle, TX

Rohde, R. May 10, 2006.  Career Day for Tobias Elementary, Grades 3-5.  Kyle, TX

Rohde, R. April 11, 2006.  CLS Professional Overview.  Guest lecture for Dr. Lloyd Greene’s Texas State University - HP 1310

Rohde, R. January 27, 2006.  Infectious Disease & CLS Career Overview.  Guest lecture for Lori Ayer’s Bowie High School Medical Microbiology class, Austin, TX

Rohde, R. November 29, 2005.  Influenza: From Routine Response to Pandemic Preparedness.  Guest lecture for Dr. George Burke’s Texas State University – HR 5351.

Rohde, R. November 28, 2005.  Molecular Diagnostics: Not Just for Research Anymore.  Brackenridge-Seton Hospital Clinical Laboratory, Austin, TX

Rohde, R.  September 21, 2005.  Clinical Applications in Molecular Diagnostics.  Guest Lecture for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Allied Health, MS in Molecular Pathology Program, Lubbock, TX

Rohde, R.  September 8, 2005.  Rabies Transmission Via Solid Organ Transplant: A Review.  Clinical Laboratory Science Forum, Texas State University, HSC 231-B.

Rohde, R.  June 24, 2005.  Bioterrorism Overview.  Guest lecture for Dr. Don Shaw’s Texas State University -PT 5310.

Rohde, R. May 19, 2005.  Germs, Germs, Germs.  Invited speaker for Tobias International Elementary School-Kindergarten, Kyle, TX


My junior microbiologist
and daughter, Haley!
Swabbing a throat for bacteria!
Haley working on the specimens!

Rohde, R. May 6, 2005.  Career Day for Tobias Elementary, Grades 3-5.  Kyle, TX

Rohde, R. April 21, 2005.  Community Acquired-Methicilin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus.  In Service CE Presentation for HAYS ISD Nurses, Kyle Performing Arts Center, Kyle, TX

Rohde, R. March 1, 2005.  Molecular Diagnostics: Not Just for Research Anymore.  Laboratory Science Seminar, Spring Series 2005: A program via the Telephone Conference Network, North Dakota State DOH, Division of Microbiology

Rohde, R. February 22, 2005.  West Nile Virus: Serologic Diagnosis & Surveillance.  Texas Tech University Health Science Center-CLS/MP Dept., Lubbock, TX

Rohde, R. November 29, 2004.  Rabies Control in Wildlife Populations.  Biology Seminar, Texas State University-San Marcos, SUPP 116

Rohde, R. August 20, 2004.  The Basics of Microarrays.  Faculty member, Presenter, and Laboratory instructor for National Laboratory Training Network Molecular Diagnostics Workshop.  California Department of Health Services, Richmond, CA

Rohde, R. August 17, 2004.  Molecular Diagnostics: Not just for Research Anymore.  Faculty member, Presenter, and Laboratory instructor for National Laboratory Training Network Molecular Diagnostics Workshop.  California Department of Health Services, Richmond, CA

Rohde, R. July 27, 2004.  Creating a Basic Webpage.  Guest lecture for Mr. Phil Kostroun’s Texas State University -CLS 4322.

Rohde, R.  July 12, 2004.  Bioterrorism Clinical Aspects.  Guest lecture for Dr. Don Shaw’s Texas State University: PT 5310.

Rohde, R.  May 19, 2004.  Germs, Germs, Germs.  Invited speaker for Tobias International Elementary School-2nd Graders, Kyle, TX

Rohde, R.  December 8, 2003.  An Outbreak of Hepatitis A.  Presentation for Dr. Charles Johnson’s “Medical Explorers” Group (Texas State University), Central Texas Medical Center, San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R. October 19, 2003.  Molecular Methods Overview.  Faculty member, Presenter, and Laboratory instructor for National Laboratory Training Network Molecular Diagnostics Workshop.  California Department of Health Services, Richmond, CA

Rohde, R. July 24, 2003.  Creating a Basic Webpage.  Guest lecture for Mr. Phil Kostroun’s Texas State University-CLS 4322.

Rohde, R.  June 23, 2003.  Bioterrorism Clinical Aspects.  Guest lecture for Dr. Don Shaw’s Texas State University-PT 5310.

Rohde, R.  June 3, 2003.  Bioterrorism Historical Perspectives.  Guest lecture for Dr. Gary Aron’s Texas State University-BIO 5350 Topics in Physiology (Emerging Infectious Diseases).

Rohde, R.  May 30, 2003.  Press Onward.  Smithville High School Commencement Invited Keynote Speaker.

Rohde, R.  April 15, 2003.  Bioterrorism: Overview, Laboratory Perspective, and State/National Perspective.  Guest lecture for Erin M. O’Kelley’s Texas State University-PT 5252: Special Topics Course.

Rohde, R.  February 5, 2003.  Presentation to Texas State University Microbiology Society on Education and Career Opportunities.  San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R.  January 22, 2003.  Germs, Germs, Germs.  Invited speaker for Gattis Elementary School-1st Graders, Round Rock, TX

Rohde, R.  October 21, 2002.  Zoonotic Disease: A Public Health Perspective.  Guest Lecture for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, School of Allied Health, Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Lubbock, TX

Hunt, Patrick, Rodney Rohde, and Jean Smith.  September 25, 2002.  Rabies Virus Variants in Texas.  Texas Laboratory Directors Meeting.  DSHS, Austin, TX

Rohde, R.  September 19, 2002.  Zoonotic Disease:  Rabies Control.  Guest lecture for Dr. McClean’s Texas State University-BIO 4445-5445 Pathogenic Microbiology course.

Rohde, R.  April 15, 2002.  Rabies Control in Texas.  Presentation for Dr. Charles Johnson’s “Medical Explorers” Group (Texas State University), Central Texas Medical Center, San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R.  2000.  Germs are Everywhere.  Invited speaker (Science Fair) for microbiology subject matter.  Georgetown Kindergarten - 5th Grade School, Georgetown, TX

Rohde, R.  June, 1999.  Rabies Testing and Molecular Epidemiology.  Guest lecture for Emerging Infectious Diseases Graduate Course.   Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Rohde, R.  1997.  Polymerase Chain Reaction Methodology.   DSHS, Austin, TX

WORKSHOPS

Rohde, R. February 25, 2005.  Tenure Process Workshop.  Hosted by Christian Faculty Fellowship (Guest speaker Provost Perry Moore with follow-up Panel Discussion from tenured Texas State faculty).  Texas State University LBJ Student Center 313.1

Rohde, R. August 16-20, 2004.  Molecular Diagnostics Workshop.  Summer 2004 PHS Course, National Laboratory Training Network (Invited faculty member and planner of workshop).  California Department of Health Services Laboratory, Richmond, CA

Rohde, R.  October 20-24, 2003.  Molecular Diagnostics Workshop.  Fall 2003 PHS Course, National Laboratory Training Network (Invited faculty member, presenter, and planner of workshop).  California Department of Health Services Laboratory, Richmond, CA

Rohde, R.  February, 21-22, 2003.  Participant in “Biotechnology Unwrapped workshops”, PCR/sequencing lab, Bioinformatics lab, pGLO Transformation lab, & Protein Fingerprinting lab.  Biotech Gateway & ACC, Austin, TX

Rohde, R.  January, 2002.  Molecular Typing of Rabies Virus Variants.  2002 Rabies PHS Course, National Laboratory Training Network (Faculty member for workshop).  San Antonio, TX  (invited talk)

Rohde, R.  April 26 – May 2, 2001.  Participant in Molecular Virology Workshop.  Seventeenth Annual Clinical Virology Symposium, Clearwater Beach, Florida

Rohde, R.  January, 2000.  Molecular Typing of Rabies Virus Variants.  January, 2000.  Rabies PHS Course, National Laboratory Training Network (Faculty member for workshop).  San Antonio, TX (invited talk)

Rohde, R.  June, 1999.  Texas Healthcare and Bioscience Institute, 1999 Summer Meeting, Austin, TX

Rohde, R.  June, 1999.  Rabies Testing and Molecular Epidemiology.  Genomic Biology (40 hr workshop-Invited speaker): Advanced Instructional Technology for High School and College Biology Faculty.  Sponsored by DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and CORD and hosted by ACC at the University of Texas, Austin, TX (invited talk)

Rohde, R.  June, 1999.  Rabies Testing and Molecular Epidemiology.  Workshop for Austin Animal Control Officers.  DSHS, Austin, TX.

Rohde, R. January, 1998.  Molecular Wet-Lab: Rabies PHS Course, National Laboratory Training Network (Faculty member for workshop), San Antonio, TX  (invited talk)

CONSULTANT and REVIEWER ACTIVITIES

Reviewer, Textbook - Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology, Forbes, Sahm, & Weissfeld, Summer 2008

Reviewer, Textbook- “Clinical Microbiology”, Prentice Hall Health (Jaquay Felix, Editorial Assistant), April 2005

Subject Matter Expert, writer, and editor, National Laboratory Training Network, Molecular Testing Verification Video, 2004 - 2005

Reviewer, Emerging Infectious Disease, Rabies virus content area: 2004 - present

CD Rom Speaker, National Laboratory Training Network, Molecular Diagnostic Public Health Series Course Lectures, “Molecular Methods Overview” Lecture. Disk 1, April, 2004 & Disk 2, December 2004.

Reviewer, U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF): 2003 - present

Reviewer, United States Department of Agriculture: Small Business Innovation, Research Proposals: 2002 - present

STUDENT THESES AND DISSERTATION COMMITTEES AT TEXAS STATE

 Brian Scott: “Effect of Formalin, Iodine, and Chlorhexidine on the Infectivity of Largemouth Bass Virus”, Reader and Committee member, 2002-2003 (Chair and supervising professor, Dr. Gary Aron, Texas State University-Biology)

        Thesis Defense, December 8, 2003

 Mark Varhely.  Non-Thesis Degree. Committee member, 2002 - 04 (Chair and supervising professor, Dr. Gary Aron, Texas State University-Biology)

        Degree Completion, May 2004

UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING / AWARDS

Veronica Huerta (Faculty Mentor for undergraduate research), Texas State University Collaborative Learning Center & HLSAMP. RF Mitte Physics & Technology Bldg 4231, San Marcos, TX, Fall 2007-Spring 2008

Peter Mosnes (Faculty Mentor for undergraduate research), Texas State University Collaborative Learning Center & HLSAMP. RF Mitte Physics & Technology Bldg 4231, San Marcos, TX, Fall 2006-Spring 2007

Melissa Tucker, Student, CLS; Outstanding Poster Presentation: DiGeorge Syndrome. 10th Annual College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State, San Marcos, TX April 28, 2006 (Faculty Sponsor)

Rachel Parnell and Joanna Ellis, Students, CLS; Outstanding Poster Presentation: tgAAC09 Vaccine: A Promising Weapon in the battle against HIV/AIDS. 10th Annual College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State, San Marcos, TX April 28, 2006 (Faculty Sponsor)

Thuy Nguyen & Josephine Soyemi, Students, CLS; Outstanding Poster Presentation: Type I Hypersensitivities. 10th Annual College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State, San Marcos, TX April 28, 2006 (Faculty Sponsor)

Anna Marie Dailey and Brenda Burns.  Outstanding Poster Presentation: FISH, HER2 and Breast Cancer.  9th Annual College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State, San Marcos, TX April 29, 2005 (Faculty Sponsor)

Kessie Giddens and Latoya Haywood.  Outstanding Poster Presentation: Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization.  8th Annual College of Health Professions Research Forum, Texas State, San Marcos, TX April 29, 2004 (Faculty Sponsor)

Jamie Morris and Michelle Clements. 1st place Student Poster Presentation: Ligase Chain Reaction.  Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, Austin, TX, 9 April 3-5, 2003 (Faculty Sponsor)

Brooke Belota.  University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Research Center Summer Internship and undergraduate research.  Consultant, Summer 2003 – May 2004 (Supervising professor, Dr. Gary Aron, Texas State University -Biology)

        Student Presentation. February 27, 2004. Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Expression In Mouse Keratinocyte Cell Lines.
          Ninth Annual Texas State University Biology Student Colloquium, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, SCI 116

        Student Presentation.  November 6, 2003. Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 Expression In Mouse Keratinocyte Cell Lines.
        Texas Branch American Society of Microbiology.  College Station, TX  

Chris McGowin.  Undergraduate research.  Consultant, 2002 – August 2004 (Supervising professor, Dr. Gary Aron, Texas State University -Biology)

         Student Presentation.  May 2004. Characterization of a Pseudolysogenic Phage-Host Relationship for
         Janthinobacterium lividum. American Society of Microbiology National meeting, New Orleans, LA

        Student Presentation.  April 29, 2004.  Characterization of a Pseudolysogenic Phage-Host Relationship for
         Janthinobacterium lividum. Texas Branch American Society of Microbiology-Spring Meeting.

        Student Presentation.  November 6, 2003.  Characterization of a Pseudolysogenic Phage-Host Relationship for
         Janthinobacterium lividum.  Texas Branch American Society of Microbiology.  College Station, TX

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, Austin, TX, 7 hours of Continuing Education, April 2 – 5, 2008

Texas Society of Allied Health Professions (TSAHP) Conference: Allied Health in Texas: Developing a Vision. Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, September 27-28, 2007

The 75th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science and ASCLS/AACC Clinical Laboratory Exposition, San Diego, CA, 12 h, July 16-20, 2007

57th Annual Conference on Disease in Nature Transmissible to Man, Austin, TX, 16 hours of Continuing Education, June 11-13, 2007

Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, Westlake, TX, 5 hours of Continuing Education, March 21 – 24, 2007

23rd Annual Clinical Laboratory Educator’s Conference (CLEC), Louisville, KY, 11 hours CE, February 22-24, 2007

Austin Community College, Sexual Harrassment and American' s with Disabilities Training, January 2007

EEO Training, Texas State University-San Marcos, ALK 105/106, December 6, 2006

Texas Society of Allied Health Professions (TSAHP) Conference: Allied Health in Texas: Developing a Vision. Texas Women’s University, Denton, TX, September 28th, 2006

56th Annual Conference on Disease in Nature Transmissible to Man, San Antonio, TX, 12 hours of Continuing Education, August 1-4, 2006

The 74th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science and ASCLS/AACC Clinical Laboratory Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, July 25-30, 2006

Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, San Antonio, TX, 12.5 hours of Continuing Education, March 29 – April 1, 2006

22nd Annual Clinical Laboratory Educators’ Conference, San Antonio, TX, 12.5 hours of Continuing Education, March 2-4, 2006

South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, Continuing Education Series, “The Highs and Lows of Blood Banking: Ab’s to High and Low Incidence Antigens”, Susan T. Johnson, MTSM, MT(ASCP)SBB, Manager, Immunohematology Services, Blood Center of Wisconsin, 1 hour CE, November 15, 2005

Texas State University-CLS Forum, “Tissue and Organ Procurement and Transplantation”, Rachael Dyke, CTBS, Tissue Donor Coordinator, Blood & Tissue Center of Central Texas, Austin, Texas, 1.5 hour, November 10, 2005

Texas State University-CLS Forum, “Forensic Toxicology”, Tiffany Flowers, MS, CLS (ASCP), San Antonio Medical Examiners Office, 1 hour, October, 2005

ACC Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Communication Training, Highland Business Center, Austin, TX, 4 hours of Continuing Education, August 26, 2005

55th Annual Conference on Disease in Nature Transmissible to Man, College Station, TX, 20 hours of Continuing Education, June 1-3, 2005

Philosophy Dialogue, Tao subject Matter, Carl Trovall, Texas State University-PSY 132, April 5, 2005

Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, Corpus Christi, TX, 11.5 hours of Continuing Education, March 30 – April 2, 2005

American Disability Act & Sexual Harassment training.  Online modules via ACC dual employment requirement.  2 hours.  March 8, 2005

Service-Learning: Why and How Videoconference & Expert Panel Discussion.  The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board via STARLINK and Campus Compact. 4 hours.  Texas State University, ALK 105-06, February 3, 2005

TX Branch Fall Meeting-American Society of Microbiology, Houston, TX, 16 hours of Continuing Education, November 4-6, 2004

National USAHA Public Health and Rabies, Greensboro, North Carolina, 4 hours of Continuing Education, October 26, 2004

ACC Hazardous Waste Training, ACC-RVS G8100, Austin, TX, 3 hours of Continuing Education, October 1, 2004

HIPAA:  Overview of Key Concepts & Best Practices,  Texas State University-San Marcos, TX,  Guest Lecture for CLS 4227 (Sue Biedermann) 1.5 hours of Continuing Education, September 10, 2004

Community Associated MRSA: A Community Problem Requiring A Community Solution, Austin, TX, 8 hours of Continuing Education, September 9, 2004

ACC Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Communication Training, Highland Business Center, Austin, TX, 4 hours of Continuing Education, August 21, 2004

54th Annual Conference on Disease in Nature Transmissible to Man, Austin, TX, 8 hours of Continuing Education, June 2-4, 2004

Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, Houston, TX, 12.5 hours of Continuing Education, April 1-3, 2004

Record of Training Certificate for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods: As Per 49CFR 172.700/IATA 1.5 Training Material; Shipping Infectious and Diagnostic Specimens, Saf-T-Pak, Inc. CD Rom, Edmonton, AB, March 9, 2004  {Training required with respect to Texas State MRSA project / IRB#04-0082}

Texas State University Office of Professional Development, “Finding Funding and Writing Proposals: Helpful Aids for Finding Funding Sources and Preparing Grant Proposals”, Ms. Carolyn Pate, JCK 460, San Marcos, TX, 1.5 hour, February 19, 2004

South Texas Blood and Tissue Center, Continuing Education Series, “Interesting Forensic Case Studies”, Randall Frost, MD, Bexar County Medical Examiner, San Antonio, TX, 1 hour, December 9, 2003

TX Branch Fall Meeting-American Society of Microbiology, College Station, TX, November 6-8, 2003

Human Subjects Protection Training program:  Completion Date: 9/15/2003.  Texas State HSP Certification number is 300592

ACC Laboratory Safety and Hazardous Waste Training, Highland Business Center, Austin, TX, 4 hours of Continuing Education, August 23, 2003

53 Annual Conference on Disease in Nature Transmissible to Man, Amarillo, TX, 17 hours of Continuing Education, June 25-27, 2003

Biology Seminar, "Hydrology, Topography, and Biodiversity:  Understanding Terrestrial-Aquatic Interactions from Local to Regional Scales", Dr. Mike Huston, HSC 231, June 16, 2003

Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, Austin, TX, 9 hours of Continuing Education, April 3-5, 2003

TX Branch Spring Meeting-American Society of Microbiology, Junction, TX, March 27-29, 2003

American Society for Clinical Pathologists Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.  Town Hall Telephone Conference # 0010, Laboratory Preparedness for Bioterrorism: From the Phlebotomist to the Pathologist. 1 hour, March 4, 2003

Biotech Gateway & ACC, “Biotechnology Unwrapped Lectures”, Austin, TX, February 21-22, 2003

Eighth Annual Texas State University Biology Student Colloquium, Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, SCI 116, 2-6 P.M., February 21, 2003

Web-based tutorial module (www.researchtraining.org) requirement of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), “Freeman Ranch Overview” exam, November 25, 2002

Web-based tutorial module requirement of IACUC, “Working with the IACUC” exam, November 22, 2002

Web-based tutorial module requirement of IACUC, “Essentials for IACUC members” exam, November 22, 2002

TX Branch Fall Meeting-American Society of Microbiology, Austin, TX, November 7-9, 2002

Philosophy Dialogue, Biotechnology beyond Imagination, Dr. Charles Johnson, Texas State University-PSY 132, October 29, 2002

ACC Hazardous Waste Training, ACC-HBC, October 11, 2002.

Biology Seminar, Biofilms and their growth in Earth and in Space, Dr. Robert McClean, Texas State University Biology-SCI 116, September 30, 2002

Philosophy Dialogue, Biological and Chemical Terrorism: A Medical Detective’s Perspective, Professor Jean Brender, Texas State University-PSY 132, September 11, 2002

Tenure-Track Position Orientation breakfast with Dr. Robert Gratz, Texas State University Club, August 27, 2002

New Faculty Orientation, Texas State University Alkek Teaching Theater, August 26, 2002

ACC Safety Meeting for Faculty, ACC-HBC, August 24, 2002

52 Annual Conference on Disease in Nature Transmissible to Man, Houston, TX, 12 hours of Continuing Education, June 6-7, 2002

“FRESH START” Workshop for effective teaching, Spring Alkek Technology Institute, Texas State University, May 14-17, 2002

Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, Arlington, TX, 15 hours of Continuing Education, April 8-10, 2002

Texas State University EEO Training Session, Staff New Employee Orientation, March 8, 2002.

Blackboard Course, Texas State University, Alkek, January 29, 2002

Biology Adjunct Faculty Orientation (meet each pre-semester), ACC, Austin, TX, 1995 – present

ACC Workshop, Atoms to Zooplankton: Sleuthing Science in ACC Libraries, ACC, Austin, TX - August 24, 2001

ACC Workshop, The Learning Community Evolution, ACC, Austin, TX – August 24, 2001

ACC Workshop, Improving Your Classroom/Conference Presentation Skills, ACC, Austin, TX – August 24, 2001

Training on Molecular Methods at the Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA. (2 weeks), Summer,1999

ACC training course, Development of Web-based teaching websites (2 days), Austin, TX, 1997

Training on Molecular Methods at the Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA. (2 weeks), October,1994

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