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Dr. Rodney E. Rohde
PhD., MS, SV, SM(ASCP)CMMBCM
Associate Dean for Research,
CHP &
Associate Professor
Phone: (512)-245-2562
Fax: 245-7860
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Rabies detection by PCR &
nested PCR
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Mailing Address
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MRSA on special media.
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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)
CLS 4343/5343 Bioterrorism, A Clinical and Laboratory
Perspective (Prepared course)
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Texas State University - San Marcos, August 2010 School
of Education - Adult Professional Community Education. Dissertation Topic: Methicillin Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA):
Knowledge, Learning, and Adaptation.
M.S. Texas State University - San Marcos, 1992.
Department of Biology.
Major in Biology. Thesis topic:
Effect of Pokeweed Antiviral Protein in Combination with Guanidine on Poliovirus
Macromolecular Synthesis.
B.S. Southwest Texas State University, 1990. Department
of Biology. Major in microbiology.
EXPERIENCE (TEACHING AND RELATED):
June 1, 2011 - Present
Associate
Dean for Research, College of Health Professions, Texas State University,
San Marcos, Texas
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 (Biology), 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
MB, Molecular Biologist, 2007. ASCP, Annual renewal
SV, Specialist in Virology, 1998. ASCP, Annual renewal
HONORS, AWARDS, ETC.
- 2012 Induction Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity, ASCLS
National Honor (Research, Teaching, & Service to profession), ASCLS Conference,
Los Angeles, CA
- 2012 Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarship Activities
(University Runner-Up, Academic year 2011-12), College of Health Professions,
Texas State University
- 2012 Omicron Sigma Award, ASCLS Award National Honoree,
TACLS Conference, Ft. Worth, TX
- 2011-2012 Awarded Faculty Development Leave Fall 2011 and, including
one of five selected proposals for Research Leave during spring 2012. Research Project:
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA): Carriage and Conversion Rates in Nursing Students
- 2011 Presidential Award for Excellence in Service
Activities (University Runner-Up, Academic year 2010-11), College of Health
Professions, Texas State University
- 2011 Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare, Cambridge
Who’s Who among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, 8th edition,
Marquis Who’s Who Publications, NJ, USA, www.marquiswhoswho.com
- 2011 ASCLS Key to the Future Award, TACLS & ASCLS
conference, National and State Recognition
- 2011 Omicron Sigma Award, ASCLS Award National Honoree,
TACLS Conference, Austin, TX
- 2010 Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative
Activities (University Runner-Up, Academic year 2009-10), College of Health
Professions, Texas State University
- 2010 Omicron Sigma Award, ASCLS Award National Level
Service, TACLS Conference, El Paso, TX
- 2009 ASCLS Education & Research Grant-in Aid (Restricted),
ASCLS Awards Ceremony, Renaissance Hotel, Chicago, Ill
- 2009 Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative
Activities (University Runner-Up, Academic year 2008-09), College of Health
Professions, Texas State University
- 2009 Texas State University, Associated Student Government
Graduate Scholarship, Ph.D. graduate work, 2009-10 academic year
- 2008 Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative
Activities (University Runner-Up), College of Health Professions, Texas
State University
- 2008 Texas State University, Associated Student Government
Graduate Scholarship, Ph.D. graduate work, 2008 academic year.
- 2008 ASCLS Education & Research Graduate Scholarship
– Alpha Mu Tau Fraternity, ASCLS Awards Ceremony, Capitol Hilton, Washington
D.C.
- 2007 ASCLS Scientific Research Award for
work on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Texas County Jail
(Journal of Correctional Health Care,
July, 2007)
- 2007 Texas State University, Associated Student Government
Graduate Scholarship, Ph.D. graduate work, 2007 academic year
- 2007 Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative
Activities (University Runner-Up), College of Health Professions, Texas
State University
- 2007 CDC/ATSDR
Charles C. Shepard Scientific Award nominee (Assessment & Epidemiology
category for 2006 publication "Bat-associated Rabies Virus in Skunks")
- 2007 Presidential Seminar Award Nominee, Texas State University
- 2007 Texas State University, Alfred Nolle Chapter of Alpha
Chi “Favorite Professor” for outstanding dedication to teaching, pedagogical
skills, and influence on students, (April 2)
- 2006 Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative
Activities (University Runner-Up), College of Health Professions, Texas
State University
- 2006 Texas Society of Allied Health Professions (TSAHP)
Conference: Allied Health in Texas: Developing a Vision. TSAHP Research Grant Recipient.
- 2006 "Honorable Mention",
Presidential Seminar Award, Texas State University
- 2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative
Activities (University Runner-Up), College of Health Professions, Texas
State University
- 2005 Presidential Seminar Award Nominee, Texas State University
- 2005 Texas State Alumni Association’s Alumni Achievement Award
- 2004 Presidential Award for Excellence in Scholarly/Creative
Activities (University Runner-up), College of Health Professions, Texas
State University
- 2004 Presidential Seminar Award Nominee, Texas State University
- 2003 Nomination for Distinguished Alumni Award, Texas State
University
- 2003
Commencement speaker for Smithville High School
graduation, May 30
- 2003 Request from Microbes.info! to use self-created ACC
microbiology course website (www.austincc.edu/rohde) as an informational
resource for microbiology aspects
- 2002 Nomination for Faculty Excellence Award (teaching),
College of Health Professions, Texas State University
- 2002 Appointment Approval for Graduate Faculty, Texas State
University
- 2002 Honorary Luncheon with College President for Outstanding
Adjunct Faculty, ACC
- 2001 Multiple Semester Term Appointment, ACC
- 2000 J.V. Irons Award for Scientific Excellence from Bureau
of Laboratories, DSHS
- 1997 DSHS, Act of Kindness Award
- 1990-91 Graduate Laboratory Assistantship Stipend, Texas State
University-School of Science
- 1990 Graduated Cum Laude, Texas State University
- 1988-89 1st Texas State student selected for Summer Internship
at UTMD Anderson Cancer Research Center-Science Park, Summer 88 & 89
- 1987 Who’s Who Among American College Students, Texas State
University
- 1986-90 Certificate of Scholarship, Texas State University-School
of Science
- 1986 Golden Key National Honor Society, Texas State University
- 1985 American Legion, David Fitzgerald, Jimmy Klutts, Presbyterian
Scholarships
- 1985 Graduated “Top Ten”, Smithville HS
- 1984 American Legion Boys State, Smithville HS
- 1983-85 National Honor Society, Smithville HS
- 1983 Daughters of the American Revolution Citizenship Award,
Smithville HS
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, Specialist
in Microbiology (SM), Molecular Biologist (MB)
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)
SERVICE
University:
Texas State University Council on Funded Research (CFR), 2011 – Present
Appointment for oversight of research related matters
as CHP Associate Dean of Research; Honors College representative
Texas State University Research Design and Analysis (RDA) Group, 2010
– Present
Invitation from Larry R. Price, PhD (Director of Faculty
Research) & Gail Ryser, PhD (Testing, Research-Support, and Evaluation
Center); Group charged with enhancing the quality as well as the quantity
of the research productivity of faculty
Invited by Dr. Galloway, Director – University Honors Program committee,
2009 – Present
Invited workshop speaker – Program for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
for Texas State new tenure track faculty (per Dr. Beth Wuest), Tips on
Preparing Documenation for Tenure and Promotion Review, LBJSC 3-15.1, 2008
- Present
Texas State Institutional Biosafety
Committee (IBC): 2008 – Present
Invitation from Dr. Covington; Committee charged
with implementing a Biosafety policy that is compliant with NIH
Invited Keynote Speaker, Texas State University Alpha Lamda Delta National
Honor Society Chapter, LBJSC Ballroom, April 6, 2008
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
Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC): 2002-Present
Interim Chair
as needed, Reviewer of IACUC protocols for approval of animal care/use with
respect to teaching and research;
Vivarium subcommittee
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 Personnel Committee:
2009 – Present
“Reviewer” of Tenure Track faculty evaluations for
CLS, HIM, & RTT units
Texas State University College of Health Professions Curriculum Committee:
2009 – Present
Texas State University CHP Faculty Excellence Awards: 2009 – Present
Texas State University – San Marcos College of Health Review Group:
2009 – Present
Texas State University College of Health Professions Budget Committee:
2007 – Present
Texas State University College of Health Professions Research Enhancement
(CREC) Grant Committee: 2006 - Present
Reviewer, 2006 – 2007; Chair, 2008 – 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. Commencement 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:
NAACLS Accreditation Review, 2012
Self-Study Review, 2011-12
CLS Faculty Search Committee, November 2007 – 2008
Bobcat Days, LJBSC, 2002 - Present
NAACLS Accreditation Review, November 3-4, 2005
Texas State University Academic Review of CLS Program, October 6-7,
2005
Orientation/Advsing sessions for new and transfers, Texas State
University CLS majors: Summer 2003 - Present
ACC Biotechnology Internship Sponsor: Summer 2003
Supervisor of Hays ISD student, Valerie Duran,
at Texas State-CLS during June 16 – July 14
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
Faculty committee to interview students for acceptance into Texas State
University-CLS program: Spring, 2002 – Present (annually)
Community and Professional:
ASCLS Education & Research “Kleiner Award Committee,” 2012
Judge to award best Clinical Laboratory Science journal
manuscript from 2011
MedErgy Health Group, Healthcare Environmental Disinfection Advisory
Board, 2011 – Present
Consultation on critical issues and current standards
in the prevention of HAIs and different approaches to environmental disinfection
of pathogens, including automated area disinfection technologies
Invited as Subject Matter Expert on HAIs (MRSA)
TACLS Conference Organizing Committee for 2011 State Conference (April
6-9, 2011)
Microbiology Program Chair, Vendors, Assistant to
Organizing Chair (Dave Falleur) & Student Bowl Judge
Organizing Committee, Texas DSHS-Zoonosis Control Division Annual Diseases
in Nature Conference: 2002 - Present
Subcommittee to acquire presenters, abstract review,
and general organization of meeting
ASCLS Continuing Education Advisory Council – Microbiology member, 2010
– Present
National conference abstract review & organization;
Platform Moderator
DSHS Statewide Healthcare-Associated Infections committee, 2009 – Present
ASCLS Representative to the new NAACLS Research Committee, 2009 – Present
Enhance awareness of the need for research by our
profession
ASCLS Educational Scientific Assembly (ESA) Committee, 2009 – Present
ESA subcommittee on Educational Programs and Initiatives
(CEPI)
ASCLS Microbiology Scientific Assembly Committee, 2006 – Present
Vice Chair, 2011-12
Elected National Delegate from TX for National Meeting (ASCLS): 2006
– Present
TACLS Student Bowl Judge (microbiology content) & Poster Judge,
TACLS State Conference, El Paso, TX, March 26-28, 2009
TACLS Conference Organizing Committee for 2008 State Conference (April
2-5, 2008)
Microbiology Program Chair, Vendors, Assistant to
Organizing Chair (Dave Falleur) & Student Bowl Judge
Member, Hays County Student Health Advisory Council Nutrition &
Health Committee, 2006 – Present
Member, College of Education Doctoral Student Organization (COEDSO),
2006 - 2010
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, 2005 - Present
Member, Austin Community College
Biotechnology Advisory Board: 2004 - present
Texas Association Clinical Laboratory Science Annual Meeting Organizer:
2002 – 2003
Subcommittee to acquire speakers in specialty
subject area of microbiology
Moderator for scientific sessions
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
SCHOLARLY/CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Rohde, R.E., McKenzie, J.F., Garcia, S.A., & Patterson, T. Prevalence
and Characterization of Staphylococci, including MRSA, in a Student Athletic
Facility. Clin Lab Sci, [In Press, 2012]
*2nd faculty-CLS undergrad publication at Texas State
Rohde, R.E., Rowder, C., Patterson, T., Redwine, G., Vásquez, B.,
& Carranco, E. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA):
An Interim Report of Carriage and Conversion Rates in Nursing Students. Clin
Lab Sci 2012;25(2):94-101
Rohde, R.E. & Ross-Gordon, Jovita. MRSA model of learning and adaptation:
a qualitative study among the general public. BMC Health Services Research,
2012, 12:88. Available at http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/12/88/abstract
**HOT TOPIC selection: http://www.txstate.edu/news/news_releases/news_archive/2012/May-2012/MRSA050112.html
Rohde, Rodney E. & Mayes, Bonny C., “Molecular Diagnosis and Epidemiology
of Rabies.” In P. Hu, M. Hedge, & P.A. Lennon (eds.), Modern Clinical
Molecular Techniques (New Edition), NY: Springer Press, 2012. [ISBN 978-1-4614-2169-6]:
http://www.springer.com/medicine/pathology/book/978-1-4614-2169-6
McGowin, Chris L., Rohde, Rodney E. & Whitlock, Greg C., “Other
Pathogens of Significant Public Health Concern.” In P. Hu, M. Hedge, &
P.A. Lennon (eds.), Modern Clinical Molecular Techniques (New Edition),
NY: Springer Press, 2012. [ISBN 978-1-4614-2169-6]:
http://www.springer.com/medicine/pathology/book/978-1-4614-2169-6
Patterson, T.L. & Rohde, R.E. Five Rules that can Build Effective
Training Objectives and Plans. Medical
Laboratory Observer 2011;43(5). Available at http://www.mlo-online.com/features/201105/default.aspx
Rohde, Rodney E. 2011. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) Knowledge, Learning, and Adaptation: I guess everything changes
when it happens to you – their stories. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
GmbH & Co. KG, Dudweiler Landstraße 99, 66123 Saarbrücken,
Germany. ISBN 978-3-8433-8225-0
Patterson, T.L., Redwine, G.D., & Rohde, R.E. Pseudoscience in the
Clinical Laboratory. Medical Laboratory
Observer 2011;43(1). Available at http://www.mlo-online.com/features/2011_january/1101_PS.aspx
Ph.D. Dissertation – Rohde, R.E. 2010. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA): Knowledge, Learning, and Adaptation. Texas State University
Library, San Marcos, TX
Rohde, R.E., Falleur, D., Redwine, G.D., & Patterson, T.L. (Summer
2010). Growing our Own: Teaching and Doing Research in CLS. Clin Lab Sci 2010;23(3)Suppl:3-11
Reardon, R. F., Traverse, M. A., Feakes, D. A., Gibbs, K. A., &
Rohde, R. E. Discovering the Determinants of Chemistry Course Perceptions
in Undergraduate Students. Journal of
Chemical Education. doi: 10.1021/ed100198r
Rohde, R.E. Denham, R., & Brannon, A. (Summer, 2009). Methicillin
Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: Nasal Carriage Rate and Characterization
in a Texas University Setting. Clinical
Laboratory Science, 22(3): 176-184.
*1st faculty-CLS undergrad publication at Texas State
Ernest H. Oertli, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVPM; Pamela J. Wilson, MEd;
Patrick R. Hunt, BS; Thomas J. Sidwa, DVM; Rodney E. Rohde, MS, SV, SM,
MP (ASCP). (2009). Rabies in Skunks in Texas. JAVMA, 234(5): 1-5.
Rohde, R.E., Falleur, D., & Kostroun, P. (Winter, 2009). Molecular
Diagnostics CLS Course Design: Making it Real. Clinical Laboratory Science, 22(1): 9-15.
Rivers, M. N., Alexander, J. L., Rohde, R. E., & Rush Pierce Jr.,
J. (2009). Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in Texas, 1993 – 2006.
Southern Medical Journal, 102(1):
36-41.
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.
*Ranked in 50 most read articles (#20) in this journal
*Rohde received the ASCLS National Scientific Research
Award for this project, only one award in U.S.
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
*Interview story on National Geographic News, May
4th, 2009, “New, Fast-Evolving Rabies Virus Found -- And Spreading”, http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/05/090504-rabies-evolution.html
*1st documentation in literature of a bat rabies variant
serially transmitted in a terrestrial population
*Nomination for Charles C. Shepard Science Award “Assessment
and Epidemiology” from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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
*Top Ten Article in domain www.BioMedLib.com (#1 article)
– September, 2010
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
Wilson, Pamela, J. 2009. Tales From Tubblewood Too: Miss Duck
to the Rescue. AuthorHouse, Bloomington, Indiana {R. Rohde contributor to
this book}
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.
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
2012 PI, “Microbiology & Immunology Inservice
Continuing Education.” Texas DSHS – Emerging and Acute Infectious Disease
Branch (EAID). Amount: ~$12,095.00
2010-11 Family Association Campaign for Student-Oriented
Projects – Clinical Laboratory Science Program, Funding for CLS cohort
of students to attend TACLS state conference in April, 2011. Amount
$2325.00 http://www.txstate.edu/family/About-Us/Welcome.html
2010 PI, “MRSA Colonization and Characterization in Nursing
Students: A Longevity Study.” Texas Society of Allied Health Professions
Research Awards. Amount: $1500.00.
2010 PI, Texas State University “Application for One-Time
Research Support from the Associate Vice President for Research, qPCR support
for MRSA research, Amount: $32,000
2009 PI, “MRSA: Knowledge, Learning, and Adaptation”, ASCLS
Education and Research, Grant-in Aid (Restricted). Amount: $5000.00
2008, CLS Program Grant, Abbott Laboratories Instrument Donation (Cell-Dyn
3200 hematology analyzer) for education & research. Amount: $165,000.
2007, Co-PI, Clinical Laboratory Science Orientation Program, SSTars
Mini-Grant. Texas State University-San Marcos. Amount $1175.00
2006, PI, “Molecular Characterization of MRSA Isolates.” Texas
State University Research Enhancement Grant. Amount: $8000.00
2005, PI, “MRSA Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Molecular Characteristics
in a Texas Correctional Facility.” Texas Society of Allied Health
Professions Research Awards. Amount: $1000.00.
2005, PI, 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, PI, "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, PI, “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
2009, PI, "MRSA Prevalence and Risk Factors in University Dormitories",
ASCLS Unrestricted grant. Amount: $5K {NOT FUNDED}
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
McKenzie, J.F., Garcia, S.A., & Patterson, T, Rohde, R.E. Prevalence
and Characterization of Staphylococci, including MRSA, in a Student Athletic
Facility. April 10th, 2012. CHP Research Forum POSTER, Texas State University
CHP, San Marcos, TX
Rohde, R.E. September 29th, 2011. MRSA: A Review of the Animal – Human
Intersection, AAVLD/USAHA Annual Meeting, MRSA Mini-Symposium, AAVLD Bacteriology/Mycology
Committee, Buffalo, NY (Subject Matter
Expert invitation)
Rohde, R.E. September 15th, 2011. MRSA: Carriage and Conversion Rates
in Nursing Students – A Longitudinal Study Interim Report, 34th TSAHP Annual
Conference, Dallas, TX (TSAHP Research Grant Awardee, invited)
Jacella McKenzie, Stephen Garcia, Rodney E. Rohde, & Tom Patterson.
Summer, 2011. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A Study of the Prevalence and
Risk of MRSA Found on Exercise Equipment in a University Recreational Center
in Central Texas. 79th Annual ASCLS Conference Program, Atlanta, GA. (POSTER
in Undergraduate Research Section)
Rohde, R.E. Summer, 2011. Invited Roundtable per Education and Research
Grant, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): Knowledge, Learning &
Adaptation in the General Public. 79th Annual ASCLS Conference Program, Atlanta,
GA.
Rohde, R.E. June 16th, 2011. MRSA: A Review of the Human-Animal Intersection.
Annual James Steele Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to Man
(DIN), Corpus Christi, Texas
Rohde, R.E. October 29th, 2010. Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus
aureus (MRSA): Carriage and Conversion Rates in Nursing Students, TX
Branch American Society of Microbiology Conference, Texas State University
– San Marcos, San Marcos , TX.
Rohde, R. April 8th, 2010. Human Rabies in the Past Decade: A Review.
TACLS, El Paso, TX
Rohde, R.E., Brannon, A, & Denham, R.M. July 24, 2009. MRSA
in a University Student Population: Risk Factors and Characterization,
Journal of Clinical Laboratory Science,
22(3): 162., The 77th Annual Meeting of the ASCLS, Chicago, Illinois
Rohde, R. Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: 1993-2006. 13th Annual CHP
Faculty Student Research Forum, Texas State University, April 24, 2009
Denham, R., Brannon, A., & Rohde, R. March 27th, 2009. MRSA in a
University Student Population: Risk Factors and Characterization. 13th Annual
CHP Faculty Student Research Forum, Texas State University, April 24, 2009
Rohde, R. March 26, 2009. Hantavirus: Characterization,
Epidemiology, Identification, and a “Typical” Case Study. Texas Association
of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference (Invited), Galveston, TX
Rohde, R. October 6, 2008. MRSA in a University Student
Population: Risk Factors and Characterization. Invited speaker for Texas
State University Microbiology Society. San Marcos, TX
Rohde, R.E. & Falleur, D. July 31, 2008. Platforms for Undergraduate
Research, Clinical Laboratory Science,
Summer 2008 The 75th Annual Meeting of the ASCLS, Washington, DC
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.E. April, 2012. DSHS In-Service, Continuing Education – Overview
of Cell Structure & Microscopic Characteristics. DSHS, Emerging &
Acute Infectious Diseases Branch, Austin, TX
Rohde, R.E. February, 2012. DSHS In-Service, Continuing Education – Overview
of Microbiology, Immunology & Molecular Diagnostics. DSHS, Emerging &
Acute Infectious Diseases Branch, Austin, TX
Rohde, R.E., Brender, J., Herbold, J., Qualls, R., & Field, Leanne.
April 3, 2012. Invited Roundtable panel speaker, Public Health Educational
Opportunities – Maintaining an Epidemiology Workforce, ELC Epidemiology Workshop
(sponsored by DSHS with funding from CDC), JJ Pickle Research Center, CLS,
Austin, TX
Rohde, R.E. March 31st, 2012. HAI practices and review. Invited panel
speaker by MedErgy per appointment on Healthcare Environmental Decontamination
Advisory Board
Exploration of Standards and Science for Unique Approaches to Practice,
Dallas, TX
Rohde, R.E. March 20, 2012. Invited lecture on Oral Rabies Vaccination
Program, Texas State University, BIO Graduate Wildlife Ecology (Dr. Ivan
Castro-Arellano)
McKenzie, J.F., Garcia, S.A., & Patterson, T, Rohde, R.E. December
2011. Prevalence and Characterization of Staphylococci, including MRSA,
in a Student Athletic Facility. Undergraduate Research Conference, Texas
State University Honor’s College, LBJSC, San Marcos, TX
Rohde, R.E. June 24th, 2011. Invited lecture on Diseases of the Skin,
Eyes, and Nervous System, Texas State University, BIO 2440 Principles of
Microbiology (Dr. Stacie Brown)
Rohde, R.E., Kneeland, D., Felkner, M. & Kohl, Bill. May 3, 2011.
Invited Roundtable panel speaker, University and Health Department Collaborations,
ELC Epidemiology Workshop (sponsored by DSHS with funding from CDC), JJ
Pickle Research Center, CLS, Austin, TX
Rohde, R.E. January 22, 2011. Impact of environment on HAIs. Invited
speaker by MedErgy per appointment on Healthcare Environmental Decontamination
Advisory Board
Exploration of Standards and Science for Unique Approaches to Practice,
Dallas, TX
Rohde, R. March 10, 2010. Germs, Germs, Germs. Invited speaker
for Susie B. Fuentes Elementary School-5th grade, Kyle, TX
Rohde, R. May 4, 2009. MRSA: What can we do about it? PT 5252 Special
Issues in Physical Therapy, Texas State University – San Marcos
Denham, R., Brannon, A., & Rohde, R. December 5th, 2008. MRSA in
a University Student Population: Risk Factors and Characterization (Poster).
Undergraduate Research Conference & Honors Thesis Forum. Texas State
University – San Marcos, LAMP 407
Denham, R., Brannon, A., & Rohde, R. December 4th, 2008. MRSA in
a University Student Population: Risk Factors and Characterization.
Undergraduate Research Conference & Honors Thesis Forum. Texas State
University – San Marcos, LAMP 407
Rohde, R. October 6, 2008. MRSA in a University Student
Population: Risk Factors and Characterization. Invited speaker for Texas
State University Microbiology Society. San Marcos, TX
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, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2011 –
Present
Associate Editor, BMC Research Notes,
BioMed Central Floor 6, 236 Gray's Inn Road London, WC1X 8HL http://www.biomedcentral.com/bmcresnotes/
2010 – Present
Invited Reviewer, Textbook – Koneman’s Color Atlas and Textbook of Diagnostic
Microbiology, 6th ed., Winn, Allen, Janda, et al., Lippincott, Williams
& Wilkins, February, 2010
Invited Reviewer, Textbook – Molecular Diagnostics: Fundamentals, Methods,
& Clinical Applications, 1st edition, Buckingham & Flaws, FA Davis
Invited Reviewer, Textbook – Essentials of Molecular Pathology, Table
of Contents, Coleman and Tsongalis, Elsevier
Invited Reviewer, Textbook - Bailey & Scott's Diagnostic Microbiology,
Forbes, Sahm, & Weissfeld, Summer 2008
Invited 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 EXTERNAL & TEXAS STATE
Michelle Farci Gillespie. “Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
(MRSA) prevalence rates and carrier patterns in nurses that work in the
acute care setting,” Ph.D. External Dissertation Committee member, 2012
– Present (Chair & supervising professor, Dr. Ruiz, UT School of Nursing,
Austin, TX)
Lindsey B. Coulter. "Synergistic Effect of Antibiotics and Bacteriophage
Infection on Escherichia coli and
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Mixed Biofilm
Communities" M.S. Committee member, 2010 - Present (Chair and supervising
professor, Dr. Gary Aron, Texas State University, Biology Department)
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
McKenzie, J.F., Garcia, S.A., & Patterson, T, Rohde, R.E. Prevalence
and Characterization of Staphylococci, including MRSA, in a Student Athletic
Facility. (1st Place Poster). April 10th, 2012. CHP Research Forum,
Texas State University CHP, San Marcos, TX
McKenzie, J.F., Garcia, S.A., & Patterson, T, Rohde, R.E. Prevalence
and Characterization of Staphylococci, including MRSA, in a Student Athletic
Facility. Undergraduate Research Conference, Texas State University Honor’s
College, LBJSC, San Marcos, TX
Jacella McKenzie, Stephen Garcia, Rodney E. Rohde, & Tom Patterson.
Summer, 2011. Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus: A Study of the
Prevalence and Risk of MRSA Found on Exercise Equipment in a University Recreational
Center in Central Texas. 79th Annual ASCLS Conference Program, Atlanta,
GA. (Undergraduate Research Poster)
Jacella McKenzie & Steve Garcia. March 21st, 2011. Preimplantation
Genetic Diagnosis using Fluorescence In-Situ Hybridization (FISH) to Prevent
Pregnancies with Embryos Affected with DiGeorge Syndrome (1st Place Poster). 15thth Annual CHP Faculty
Student Research Forum, Texas State University. (R. Rohde, Faculty Sponsor)
Anuradha Lakkamraju & Carlotta Rodriguez. Reverse Transcription
Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification for the Detection of Swine Influenza
A. (2nd Place Poster). 15thth Annual
CHP Faculty Student Research Forum, Texas State University. (R. Rohde,
Faculty Sponsor)
Elena Lira & Giordana Gutierrez. Diagnosing Closely Related Candida
Species Through Molecular Identification. (3rd Place Poster). 15thth Annual CHP Faculty
Student Research Forum, Texas State University. (R. Rohde, Faculty Sponsor)
Denham, R., Brannon, A., & Rohde, R. March 27th, 2009. MRSA in a
University Student Population: Risk Factors and Characterization (Co- Outstanding Student Research Poster Award).
13th Annual CHP Faculty Student Research Forum, Texas State University,
April 24, 2009
Lisa Hunter, Erin Walker, Trisha Hanover, CLS Students (Co-Outstanding Poster), A Rapid PCR-Based
Screening Method for Identification of All Expanded Alleles of Fragile
X (FMR1) Gene in Newborn & High Risk Populations. 13th Annual CHP Faculty
Student Research Forum, Texas State University, April 24, 2009 (R. Rohde,
Faculty Sponsor)
Riley Knight, Stephanie Wilson, Rachel Parnell, CLS Students (Co-Outstanding Poster), High-Throughput
Homogeneous Mass Cleave Assay Technology for the Diagnosis of Autosomal
Recessive Parkinson’s Disease, 13th Annual CHP Faculty Student Research
Forum, Texas State University, April 24, 2009 (R. Rohde, Faculty Sponsor)
Denham, R., Brannon, A., & Rohde, R. March 27th, 2009. MRSA in a
University Student Population: Risk Factors and Characterization (3rd Place Poster). Texas Association
for Clinical Laboratory Science, Galvestion, TX
Denham, R., Brannon, A., & Rohde, R. December 5th, 2008. (2nd place award). MRSA
in a University Student Population: Risk Factors and Characterization
(Poster). Undergraduate Research Conference & Honors Thesis Forum.
Texas State University – San Marcos, LAMP 407
Denham, R., Brannon, A., & Rohde, R. December 4th, 2008. MRSA in
a University Student Population: Risk Factors and Characterization.
Undergraduate Research Conference & Honors Thesis Forum. Texas State
University – San Marcos, LAMP 407
Audri Cavazos, Lucy Hughes, and John Sullivan, CLS students; Outstanding
Poster Presentation: "Real-Time PCR for Chlamydia pneumoniae Utilizing
the Roche Lightcycler and a 16S rRNA Gene Target", Texas State, San Marcos,
TX April, 2008 (Faculty Sponsor)
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 Public Health Association, ELC Epidemiology Workshop, JJ Pickle
Research Center, Austin, TX 3h, April 3rd, 2012
Texas Association of CLS Conference, DFW (TCU Campus), TX, 5h CE, March
28 – 31, 2012
The Standards They are a-Changin’ – An Overview of the Proposed NAACLS
Standards Workshop, Salt Lake City, UT, 4h CE, February 23rd, 2012
28th Annual Clinical Laboratory Educator’s Conference (CLEC), Salt Lake
City, UT, 12h CE, February 23-25, 2012
The 79th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory
Science and ASCLS/AACC Clinical Laboratory Exposition, Atlanta, GA 10h CE,
July 26- July 30, 2011
Annual James Steele Conference on Diseases in Nature Transmissible to
Man (DIN), Corpus Christi, Texas, 12h CE, June 15-17th, 2011
Texas Association of CLS Conference, Austin, TX, 7h CE, April 6-9, 2011
42nd Annual Fall Meeting of the Texas Branch American Society for Microbiology,
Texas State University, LBJSC, San Marcos, TX 6h CE, October 28-30, 2010
The 78th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory
Science and ASCLS/AACC Clinical Laboratory Exposition, Anaheim, CA 6h CE,
July 27- July 31, 2010
Texas Association of CLS Conference, El Paso, TX, 9h CE, April 7-10,
2010
The 77th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory
Science and ASCLS/AACC Clinical Laboratory Exposition, Chicago, Ill 8h CE,
July 21- July 25, 2009
Texas Association of Clinical Laboratory Science Conference, Galveston,
TX, 7 hours of Continuing Education, March 25 – 28, 2009
XIX International Conference on Rabies in the Americas, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, September 28 – October 3, 2008, Atlanta,
GA
The 76th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Laboratory
Science and ASCLS/AACC Clinical Laboratory Exposition, Washington, DC 12
h, July 29- August 3, 2008
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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