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Dr. Rodney
E.
Rohde
Ph.D., M.S., SV/SM/MB(ASCP)CM
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
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Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory Science Department, Texas
State
University
<>2002 - Present
Graduate Faculty (Biology), Texas State University, San Marcos,
Texas
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January 1995 – Present
Adjunct Associate Professor of Biology, Austin Community
College,
Austin,
Texas
*Creation and maintenance of teaching website:
www.austincc.edu/rohde
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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
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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
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June 1994 – September 1994
Microbiologist II, Virus Isolation Section, DSHS, Austin,
Texas
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February 1993 – June 1994
Microbiologist II, Newborn Screening Section (thyroid
and
congenital adrenal hyperplasia abnormalities), DSHS , Austin, Texas
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July 1992 – February 1993
Microbiologist I, Newborn Screening Section (hemoglobinopathy
detection), DSHS, Austin, Texas
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January 1990 – May 1992
Graduate Laboratory Instructor, Department of Biology, Texas
State
University, San Marcos, Texas
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May 1989 – August 1989
Research Assistant (Summer Internship), University of Texas
M.D.
Anderson System Cancer Center-Science Park, Smithville, Texas
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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.
- 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:
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
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 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:
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:
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: 2010-2011 (Conference is June 2011)
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
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
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
Member (organizing), DSHS-Zoonosis Control Division 51st Annual
Diseases
in Nature Conference: 2001 – 2002
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. Journal
of College Health, Submitted October 2011.
Rohde, R.E. & Ross-Gordon, Jovita. MRSA model of learning and
adaptation: a qualitative study among the general public. BMC Health Services Research,
Accepted for publication, November, 2011. [in revision]
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, In
Press
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.
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.
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
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
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. 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
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 AT TEXAS STATE
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. 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
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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