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Curriculum Vitae February 15, 2016
A. Wayne Orr, Ph.D.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - Shreveport Department of Pathology
Biomedical Research Institute, Rm 6-21 1501 Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71130 PERSONAL DATA Address 206 Colonel Burt Dr. Benton, LA 71006 Phone Office: (318) 675-5462 Lab: (318) 675-5463
Cell: (318) 564-8631 E-mail [email protected] Date and Place of Birth November 1, 1975, Jonesboro, AR EDUCATION 1990-1994 High school Jonesboro High School, Jonesboro, AR 1994-1998 B.A. Biology Hendrix College, Conway, AR 1998-2002 Ph.D. Pathology University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL (Joanne Murphy-Ullrich, Ph.D.) 2002-2007 Post-doc University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (Martin A. Schwartz, Ph.D.) APPOINTMENTS/EMPLOYMENT 2013- Associate Professor with tenure, Departments of Pathology and Cell Biology and
Anatomy, LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport 2008- Assistant Professor, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, LSU Health Sciences
Center-Shreveport. 2007- Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport 2007 Assistant Professor of Research, Microbiology Department, University of Virginia 2006-2007 Post-doctoral Fellow, Cardiovascular Training Grant, University of Virginia 2003-2006 American Heart Association Post-doctoral Fellow, University of Virginia Post-doctoral Fellow, Cardiovascular Training Grant (declined) 1999-2002 Pre-doctoral Fellow, Cardiovascular Training Grant, University of Alabama-Birmingham PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 2001- American Society for Matrix Biology (ASMB) 2006- North American Vascular Biology Organization (NAVBO) 2007- American Heart Association (AHA) 2010- American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2013- American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)
AWARDS/HONORS 2001, 2002 UAB Graduate School Outstanding Student Award in Pathology 2007 Robert M. Berne Trainee Achievement Award 2007 American Heart Association Scientist Development Grant
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2010 American Diabetes Association Junior Faculty Award 2011 Junior Investigator Award Honorable Mention, NAVBO Workshops in Vascular
Biology 2011 RESEARCH SUPPORT
Active/Pending/Completed: Active
Project Number/PI/Role 15GRNT25560056, AW Orr, PI
Source: American Heart Association, Grant-In-Aid
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Integrin-specific signaling in endothelial cell activation.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 07/01/15-06/30/17
The goals of this project are to determine the proximal mechanisms regulating integrin-specific NF-B activation and to characterize how specific provisional matrix-binding integrins contribute to endothelial cell activation in vivo.
Annual Direct Costs (Percent Effort) $75,000 (10%)
Active/Pending/Completed: Active
Project Number/PI/Role HL113303, C. Kevil (PI), Collaborator
Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, R01
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Hydrogen sulfide in ischemic vascular remodeling
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 05/01/12-04/30/17
Annual Direct Costs (Percent Effort) $250,000 (5%)
Active/Pending/Completed: Pending (10%)
Project Number/PI/Role R01 HL133497, A.W. Orr, PI
Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, R01
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Nck adaptor proteins in atherogenic endothelial activation.
The goals of this project are to characterize the PECAM-1/Nck complex formation in shear and oxidant stress, characterize the composition and function of Nck-based signaling complexes during endothelial cell activation, and determine whether endothelial Nck signaling affects atherogenic endothelial activation in vivo.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 7/01/16- 6/31/20 (20%)
Active/Pending/Completed: Pending R01 Renewal (42%)
Project Number/PI/Role HL098435, AW Orr, PI
Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, R01
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Matrix-specific signaling in endothelial cell dysfunction.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 07/01/15- 06/30/19
This goal of this project is to define the role of endothelial integrin activation in fibronectin matrix deposition both in cell culture and models of early atherogenesis in vivo, to utilize novel genetic and biochemical techniques to define the differential proinflammatory signaling mechanisms activated by
51 and v3, and to employ recently developed inducible endothelial cell-specific knockout models to further define the role of each integrin in endothelial activation in vivo.
Annual Direct Costs (Percent Effort) $250,000 (30%)
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Active/Pending/Completed: Pending
Project Number/PI/Role A.W. Orr, Core Leader (Kevil PI)
Source: National Institute of General Medical Sciences, COBRE
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Center for Redox Biology and Cardiovascular Disease
The overall objectives of the COBRE Center for Redox Biology and Cardiovascular Disease are to establish a nationally recognized advanced research and training program in redox biology regulation of cardiovascular disease and to facilitate the development of junior faculty research programs to achieve major independent research funding.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 12/01/16- 11/31/21 (30%)
Active/Pending/Completed: Pending
Project Number/PI/Role M. Woolard, PI, Collaborator
Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, R01
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Lipin-1 and atherosclerosis
The goal of this project is to test the hypothesis that lipin-1 enzymatically generated diglyceride activates signaling cascades responsible for modified LDL elicited pro-inflammatory cytokine production in foam cells thereby promoting atherosclerosis.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 3/01/16- 2/28/20 (5%)
Active/Pending/Completed: In preparation
Project Number/PI/Role A.W. Orr, PI
Source: American Diabetes Association – Innovative Basic Science Award
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): 51 integrin activation in accelerated diabetic atherosclerosis
The goals of this project are to characterize the role of oxidant stress in 51 integrin activation, to determine the role of endothelial integrin activation in early diabetic atherogenesis, and to examine the
specific role of endothelial cell 51 integrins in accelerated diabetic atherosclerosis.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project:
Active/Pending/Completed: In preparation
Project Number/PI/Role A.W. Orr, PI
Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, R01
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): EphA2 signaling in atherogenic vascular remodeling
The goal of this project is to characterize the molecular mechanisms by which EphA2 signaling contributes to endothelial cell activation, to assess how EphA2 expression and activation affect smooth muscle function, and to evaluate the effect of EphA2 inhibition on atherosclerotic fibroproliferative remodeling.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project:
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Active/Pending/Completed: Completed
Project Number/PI/Role 14PRE18660003, A. Yurdagul Jr. (Fellowship), Mentor
Source: American Heart Association Pre-doctoral Fellowship
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Integrin signaling in oxidized LDL-induced inflammation
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 01/01/14-12/31/15
Active/Pending/Completed: Completed
Project Number/PI/Role 13GRNT17050093, A.W. Orr, PI
Source: American Heart Association, Grant-In-Aid
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): EphA/ephrinA interactions in atherosclerotic inflammation
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 7/01/13-6/30/15
Active/Pending/Completed: Completed
Project Number/PI/Role HL098435, AW Orr, PI
Source: National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, R01
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Matrix-specific signaling in endothelial cell dysfunction.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 08/15/10-05/31/15
Active/Pending/Completed: Completed
Project Number/PI/Role LEQSF (2008-13)-FG-20, A. Yurdagul Jr. (Fellowship), Mentor
Source: Superior Toxicology Fellowship from the Louisiana Board of Regents Grant
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Matrix in oxidized LDL-induced endothelial cell activation.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 08/01/11-07/31/14
Active/Pending/Completed: Completed
Project Number/PI/Role S. Funk (Fellowship), Mentor
Source: Malcolm Feist Predoctoral Cardiovascular Fellowship
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): EphA2 signaling in atherogenic inflammation.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 07/01/11-05/31/13
Active/Pending/Completed: Completed
Project Number/PI/Role 1-10-JF-39, AW Orr, PI
Source: American Diabetes Association – Junior Faculty Award
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Matrix signaling in hyperglycemia-induced endothelial cell dysfunction.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 01/01/10-12/31/12
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PUBLICATIONS
Journals published in: J. Biol. Chem. (5), Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. (4), Circ. Res. (3), JCB (3), Mol. Biol. Cell (3), Am. J. Physiol. Cell Physiol. (1), Dev. Cell (1), Front. Biosci. (1), Int. J. Cell Biol. (1), Int. J. Vasc. Med. (1), J. Cell Sci. (1), J. Clin. Invest. (1), J. Theor. Biol. (1), J. Vasc. Res (1), Kidney International (1), Pharmacol. Res. (1), PLoS One (1), Toxicol. Sci. (1), Review Articles (7)
1. Orr A.W.*, Goicoechea S.*, Pallero M.A., Eggleton P., and J.E. Murphy-Ullrich. (2000)
Thrombospondin mediates focal adhesion disassembly through interactions with cell surface calreticulin. J. Biol. Chem. 275: 36358-36368. (* co-first authors)
2. Orr A.W., Pallero M.A., and J.E. Murphy-Ullrich. (2002) Thrombospondin stimulates focal
adhesion disassembly through Gi- and PI 3-kinase-dependent ERK activation. J. Biol. Chem. 277: 20453-20460.
* Selected by Faculty of 1000
Active/Pending/Completed: Completed
Project Number/PI/Role 0735308N, AW Orr, PI
Source: American Heart Association – Scientist Development Grant
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Matrix-specific PKA and PAK signaling regulate flow-induced endothelial cell dysfunction.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 07/01/07-08/14/10
Active/Pending/Completed: Completed
Project Number/PI/Role AW Orr, PI
Source: LSUHSC-S/BRF Grant-In-Aid
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Ephrin signaling in endothelial cell dysfunction and atherosclerosis.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 07/01/08-12/31/09
Annual Direct Costs (Percent Effort) $25,000 (10%)
Active/Pending/Completed: Completed
Project Number/PI/Role AW Orr, Post-doctoral fellowship
Source: American Heart Association – Mid-Atlantic Affiliate
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): The integrin pathway in the differential endothelial cell response to laminar and disturbed flow.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 07/01/05-06/30/06
Active/Pending/Completed: Completed
Project Number/PI/Role AW Orr, Post-doctoral fellowship
Source: American Heart Association – Mid-Atlantic Affiliate
Title of Project (and/or Subproject): Integrin signaling in the endothelial response to shear stress.
Dates of Approved/Proposed Project: 07/01/03-06/30/05
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3. Orr A.W.*, Pedraza C.E.*, Pallero M.A., Elzie, C.A., Goicoechea S., Strickland D.K., and J.E. Murphy-Ullrich. (2003) Low-density-lipoprotein-receptor-related protein is a calreticulin co-receptor that signals focal adhesion disassembly. J. Cell Biol. 161: 1179-1189. (* co-first authors).
4. Orr A.W., Elzie C.A., Kucik D.F., and J.E. Murphy-Ullrich. (2003) Thrombospondin signaling
through the calreticulin/LDL receptor-related protein co-complex stimulates random and directed cell migration. J. Cell Sci. 116: 2917-2927.
5. Orr A.W.*, Kevil C.G.*, Langston W., Mickett K., Murphy-Ullrich J.E., Patel R.P., Kucik D.F., and
D. Bullard. (2004) ICAM-1 regulates endothelial cell motility through an NO-dependent pathway. J. Biol. Chem. 279: 19230-19238. (* co-first authors)
6. Orr A.W., Pallero M.A., Xiong W.-C., and J.E. Murphy-Ullrich. (2004) Thrombospondin induces
RhoA inactivation through FAK-dependent signaling to stimulate focal adhesion disassembly. J. Biol. Chem. 279: 48983-48992.
7. Orr A.W. and J.E. Murphy-Ullrich. (2004) Regulation of endothelial cell function by FAK and
Pyk2. Front. Biosci. 9: 1254-1266. 8. Orr A.W.*, Katsumi A.*, Tzima E.*, and M.A. Schwartz. (2004) Integrins in
mechanotransduction. J. Biol. Chem. 279: 12001-12004. (* co-first authors) 9. Civelekoglu-Sholey G., Orr A.W., Novak I., Meister J.-J., Schwartz M.A., and A. Mogilner.
(2005) Model of endothelial cell signaling and cytoskeletal reorganization in response to force. J. Theor. Biol. 232: 569-585.
10. Orr A.W., Sanders J.M., Bevard M., Coleman E.J., Saremboch I.J., and M.A. Schwartz. (2005)
The subendothelial extracellular matrix modulates NF-B activation by flow: a potential role in atherosclerosis. J. Cell Biol. 169: 191-202.
Commentaries: Editor’s Choice. Signaling to the Substrate. Science STKE 2005, tw150
(2005). Research Highlights. The Matrix Reloaded. Nat. Rev. Mol. Cell. Biol. 6: 434, 2005.
R.S. Tuma. ECM controls flow-induced NFB. JCB 169: 14, 2005. 11. Bolick D.T., Orr A.W., Whetzel A., Srinivasan S., Hatley M.E., Schwartz M.A., and C.C. Hedrick.
(2005) 12/15 Lipoxygenase Regulates ICAM-1 Expression and Monocyte Adhesion to Endothelium Through Activation of RhoA and PKCα. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. 25, 2301-2307.
12. Orr A.W., Ginsberg M.H., Shattil S.J., Deckmyn H., and M.A. Schwartz. (2006) Matrix-specific
suppression of integrin activation in shear stress signaling. Mol. Biol. Cell. 17, 4686-4697. * Selected by Faculty of 1000
13. Orr A.W., Helmke B., Blackman B.R., and M.A. Schwartz. (2006) Mechanisms of
mechanotransduction. Dev. Cell. 10: 11-20. 14. Orr A.W., Stockton R.A., Simmers M., Sanders J.M., Blackman B.R., Sarembock I.J., and M.A.
Schwartz. (2007) Matrix-specific PAK signaling regulates vascular permeability in atherogenesis. J. Cell Biol. 176: 719-727.
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Commentaries: R. Williams. Vascular Permeability: The Flow Factor. JCB 176: 548, 2007.
** Selected by Faculty of 1000 15. Orr A.W., Hahn C., Blackman B.R., and M.A. Schwartz. (2008) p21 activated kinase regulates
oxidant-dependent NF-B activation by flow. Circ. Res. 103: 671-679. Commentaries: L.S. Terada. What Underlies Endothelial Shear Signaling: The Matrix,
Of Course. Circ. Res. 103: 562-564, 2008. Cover Image
16. Orr A.W., Lee M.Y., Lemmon J.A., Yurdagul A. Jr., Gomez M.F., Schoppee-Bortz P.D., and
B.R. Wamhoff. (2009) Molecular mechanisms of collagen isotype-specific modulation of smooth muscle cell phenotype. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. 29: 225-231.
17. Hahn C., Orr A.W., Sanders J., Jhaveri K., and M.A. Schwartz. (2009) The subendothelial
matrix modulates JNK activation by flow. Circ. Res. 104: 995-1003. Commentaries: J.Y. Shyy. Extracellular matrix differentiating good flow versus bad flow.
Circ. Res. 104: 931 18. Petzold T., Orr A.W., Hahn C., Jhaveri K., Parsons J.T., and M.A. Schwartz. (2009) FAK
signaling regulates NF-B activation by flow. Am. J. Physiol. Cell Physiol. 297: C814-22. Commentaries: Chien S., Chiu J.J., and Y.S. Li. (2009) Focal adhesion kinase
phosphorylation in flow-activation of endothelial NF-B. Am. J. Physiol. Cell Physiol. 297: C800-1.
19. Orr A.W., Hastings N.E., Blackman B.R., and B.R. Wamhoff. (2010) Complex regulation and
function of the inflammatory smooth muscle cell phenotype in atherosclerosis. J. Vasc. Res. 47: 168-180.
20. Funk S.D., Yurdagul Jr. A., Green J.M., Jhaveri K., Schwartz M.A., and A.W. Orr. (2010)
Matrix-specific protein kinase A signaling regulates p21 activated kinase activation by flow in endothelial cells. Circ. Res. 106: 1394- 1403.
21. Chen S., Wassenhove-McCarthy D., Yamaguchi Y., Holzman L., van Kuppevelt T., Orr A.W.,
Funk S.D., Woods A., and K. McCarthy. (2010) Podocytes require the engagement of cell surface heparan sulfate proteoglycans for adhesion to extracellular matrices. Kidney Int. 78: 1088-1099.
22. Jiang B., Khandelwal A.R., Rogers L.K., Shi W., Orr A.W., and T.R. Dugas. (2010)
Antiretrovirals induce endothelial cell dysfunction via an oxidant-dependent pathway and promote neointimal hyperplasia in C57Bl/6 mice. Toxicol. Sci. 117: 524-536.
23. Lee B., Clarke D., Al Ahmad A., Parham C., Auckland L., Dogruel M., Fidanboylu M., Orr A.W.,
Fertala A., Thomas S., Bayless K., Ogunshola O., and G. Bix. (2011) Perlecan domain V protects, repairs, and restores ischemic brain stroke injury and motor function. J. Clin. Invest. 121: 3005-3023.
24. Hahn C., Wang C., Orr A.W., Coon B.G., and M.A. Schwartz. (2011) JNK2 promotes
endothelial cell alignment under flow. PLOS One. 6: e24338.doi:10.137/journal/pone.0024338.
25. Chen J., Alexander J.S., and A.W. Orr. (2012) Integrins and their extracellular matrix ligands in lymphangiogenesis and lymph node metastasis. Int. J. Cell Biol. 2012: 853703. doi:10.1155/2012/853703.
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26. Funk S.D., Yurdagul Jr. A., and A.W. Orr. (2012) Hyperglycemia and endothelial dysfunction in
atherosclerosis: lessons from type 1 diabetes. Int. J. Vasc. Med. 2012: 569654. doi:10.1155/2012/569654.
27. Funk S.D., Yurdagul Jr. A., Albert P., Traylor J., Jin L., Chen J., and A.W. Orr. (2012) EphA2 activation promotes the endothelial cell inflammatory response: a potential role in atherosclerosis. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. 32: 686-695.
28. Pitre A., Davis N., Paul M., Orr A.W., and O. Skalli. (2012) Synemin promotes AKT-dependent glioblastoma cell proliferation by antagonizing PP2A. Mol. Biol. Cell. 23: 1243-1253.
29. Scott D.W., Chen J., Chacko B.K., Azadi P., Novak J., Karbarowski J.H., Orr A.W., and R.P. Patel. (2012) Endothelial expressed high-mannose N-glycans are required for efficient monocyte adhesion under flow. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. 32: e51-9.
30. Funk S.D. and A.W. Orr. (2013) Ephs and ephrins resurface in inflammation, immunity, and atherosclerosis. Pharmacol. Res. 67: 42-52.
31. Yurdagul Jr. A., Chen J., Funk S.D., Albert P., Kevil C.G., and A.W. Orr. (2013) Altered nitric
oxide production mediates matrix-specific PAK2 and NF-B activation by flow. Mol. Biol. Cell. 24: 398-408.
Highlights from MBoC Selection ** Selected by Faculty of 1000
32. Ellison S., Gabunia K., Kelemen S.E., England R.N., Scalia R., Richards J.M., Orr A.W., Traylor J.G. Jr., Rogers T., Cornwell W., Berglund L.M., Goncalves I., Gomez M.F., and M.V. Autieri. (2013) Attenuation of experimental atherosclerosis by interleukin IL-19. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. 33: 2316- 2324.
33. Green J., Yurdagul Jr. A., McInnis M.C., Albert P., and A.W. Orr. (2014) Flow patterns regulate hyperglycemia-induced subendothelial matrix remodeling during early atherogenesis. Atherosclerosis. 232: 277-284.
34. Yurdagul Jr. A., Kleinedler J.J., McInnis M.C., Orr A.W.*, and T.R. Dugas. (2014) Resveratrol promotes endothelial cell wound healing under laminar shear stress through an estrogen receptor α dependent pathway. Am. J. Physiol. Heart Circ. 306: H797-806. (* corresponding author)
35. Yurdagul Jr. A., Green J., Albert P, McInnis M.C., Mazar A.P., and A.W. Orr. (2014) 51 integrin signaling mediates oxidized LDL-induced inflammation and early atherosclerosis. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. 34: 1362-1373.
36. Kotla S., Singh N.K., Traylor J.G., Orr A.W., and G.N. Rao. (2014) ROS-dependent Syk and Pyk2-mediated STAT1 activation is required for 15(S)-Hydroxyeicosatetraenoic acid-induced CD36 expression and foam cell formation. Free Rad. Biol. Med. 76: 147- 162.
37. Chen J., Leskov I., Yurdagul A. Jr., Thiel B., Kevil C.G., Stokes K.Y., and A.W. Orr. (2015)
Recruitment of the adaptor protein Nck to PECAM-1 couples oxidant stress to canonical NF-B signaling and inflammation. Sci. Signal. 8: ra20.
38. Becker F., Potepalov S., Shehzahdi R., Bernas M., Witte M., Abreo F., Traylor J., Orr A.W.,
Tsunoda I., and J.S. Alexander. (2015) Downregulation of FoxC2 increased susceptibility to
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experimental colitis: influence of lymphatic drainage function? Inflamm. Bowel Dis., 21: 1282-1296.
39. Singh N.K., Kotla S., Dyukova E., Traylor J.G., Orr A.W., Chernoff J., Marion T., and G.N. Rao. (2015) Disruption of p21-activated kinase 1 (PAK1) gene diminishes atherosclerosis in Apolipoprotein E-deficient mice. Nat. Commun. 6: 7450.
40. Holloway P., Durrenberger P., Cooper D., Orr A.W., Perretti M., Getting S., and F. Gavins. (2015) Both MC1 and MC3 receptors provide protection from cerebral ischemia reperfusion induced neutrophil recruitment. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol., 35: 1936-1944.
41. Chen J.*, Green J.*, Yurdagul A. Jr., Albert P., McInnis, M.C., and A.W. Orr. (2015) v3
integrins mediate flow-induced NF-B activation, proinflammatory gene expression, and early atherogenic inflammation. Am. J. Pathol., 185: 2575-2589. * co-first authors.
42. Navratil A.R., Vozenilek A.E., Cardelli J.A., Green J.M., Thomas M.J., Sorci-Thomas M.G., Orr
A.W., and M. Woolard. (2015) Lipin-1 contributes to modified low-density lipoprotein-elicited macrophage pro-inflammatory responses. Atherosclerosis, 242: 424-432.
43. Becker F., Kurmaeva E., Gavins F., Stevenson E.V., Navratil A.R., Jin L., Tsunoda I., Orr A.W., Alexander J.S., and D. Ostanin. (2016) Ablation of CCR2 in acute and chronic colitis: two potentially independent roles for monocytes/macrophages in inflammation versus lymphangiogenesis. In press at Inflamm. Bowel Dis.
44. Yurdagul Jr. A. and A.W. Orr. (2016) Blood brothers: hemodynamics and cell-matrix interactions in endothelial function. In press at Antioxid. Red. Sig.
45. Yurdagul Jr. A., Finney A.C., Woolard M.D., and A.W. Orr. (2016) The Arterial Microenvironment: The Where and Why of Atherosclerosis. In press at Biochem J.
46. Yurdagul Jr. A., Sulzmaier F., Chen X.L., Pattillo C.B., Schlaepfer D.D., and A.W. Orr. (2016)
Focal adhesion kinase activates RSK to drive NF-B activation and endothelial proinflammatory gene expression by oxidized LDL. In press at J. Cell Sci.
Under revision/Submitted/In Preparation
47. Sugar T., Wassenhove-McCarthy D.J., Orr A.W., Green J., Esko J.D., van Kuppevelt T.H., and
K.J. McCarthy. N-sulfation of heparan sulfate glycosaminoglycans is a key, critical component of podocyte cell-matrix interactions. (in revision at Am J Physiol Renal Physiol)
48. Russel-Puleri S., Ebong E., Orr A.W., and J.M. Tarbell. Fluid shear stress induces upregulation of COX-2 and PGI2 release in endothelial cells via a pathway involving PECAM-1, PI3K, FAK, and p38. (in revision at Am J Physiol Heart Circ)
49. Finney A.C., Green J., Langford E., and A.W. Orr. Integrin signaling in atherosclerosis. Invited review for Cell. Mol. Life Sci. (in preparation)
50. Finney A.C.*, Funk S.D.*, Green J.*, Yurdagul A. Jr., Chen J., Woolard M.D., Kevil C.G., and A.W. Orr. Deletion of the guidance molecule EphA2 reduces inflammation during atherosclerotic plaque formation. (In preparation for ATVB)
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51. Yurdagul Jr. A., Green J., Foxworth B.D., and A.W. Orr. Endothelial 5 integrins regulate oxLDL-induced fibronectin deposition, proinflammatory gene expression, and early atherosclerosis. (In preparation for Cardiovascular Research)
52. Funk S.D, Finney A.C., Yurdagul A. Jr., Mathews S.U., Albert P., and A.W. Orr. EphA2 receptor
activation promotes FAK-dependent NFAT1 signaling to drive inflammatory gene expression. (In preparation)
Published abstracts at national meetings
# denotes seminar 53. #Orr A.W., Goicoechea S., Pallero M.A., Eggleton P., and J.E. Murphy-Ullrich. (2000)
Thrombospondin mediates focal adhesion disassembly through interactions with cell surface calreticulin. Thrombospondin International Meeting 2000, Madison, WI. June 2000.
54. Orr A.W., Goicoechea S., Pallero M.A., Eggleton P., and J.E. Murphy-Ullrich. (2000)
Thrombospondin mediates focal adhesion disassembly through interactions with cell surface calreticulin. American Society for Cell Biology Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. December 2000.
55. Orr A.W., Pallero M.A., Kucik D.F. and J.E. Murphy-Ullrich. (2002) Thrombospondin stimulates
focal adhesion disassembly through Gi- and PI 3-kinase-dependent ERK activation. Keystone Symposium on Biological Responses to the Extracellular Matrix. Banff, Alberta. February 2002.
56. Orr A.W., Tzima E., and M.A. Schwartz. (2003) Differential integrin signaling in response to
endothelial shear stress. 4th Annual Colloquium on Cell Adhesion and Biomechanics. University of Virginia. Charlottesville, VA. September 2003.
57. Bolick D.T., Orr A.W., Whetzel A., Srinivasan S., Hatley M.E., Schwartz M.A., and C.C. Hedrick.
(2005) 12/15 Lipoxygenase Regulates ICAM-1 Expression and Monocyte Adhesion to Endothelium Through Activation of RhoA and PKCα. 6th Annual Conference on Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. Washington, D.C. April 2005.
58. Diao L., Orr A.W., Srinivasan S., and C.C. Hedrick. (2005) Sphingosine-1-phosphate prevents
monocyte:endothelium interactions in type 2 diabetic db/db mice. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. Dallas, TX. November 2005.
59. #Orr A.W., Stockton R.A., Simmers M., Sanders J.M., Blackman B.R., Sarembock I.J., and M.A.
Schwartz. (2007) Matrix-specific PAK signaling regulates vascular permeability in atherogenesis. Experimental Biology 2007. Washington, D.C., April 2007.
60. Hahn C., Orr A.W., Sanders J.M., Sarembock I.J., and M.A. Schwartz. (2007) Matrix-specific
JNK activation by flow. Experimental Biology 2007. Washington, D.C., April 2007. 61. Orr A.W., Lemmon J., Lee M., Schoppee-Bortz P.D., and B.R. Wamhoff. (2008) Molecular
mechanisms of collagen subtype-specific induction of smooth muscle phenotypic modulation. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Annual Conference 2008. Atlanta, GA, April 2008.
62. Simmers M.B., Orr A.W., Schwartz M.A., and B.R. Blackman. (2008) -catenin regulates endothelial permeability and polarity in response to fluid shear stress. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Annual Conference 2008. Atlanta, GA, April 2008.
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63. Hastings N.E., Lee M.Y., Orr A.W., Wamhoff B.R., and B.R. Blackman. (2008) A hemodynamic
role for endothelial-derived Interleukin-8 to limit an inflammatory smooth muscle cell phenotype in atherosclerosis. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology Annual Conference 2008. Atlanta, GA, April 2008.
64. Orr A.W., Hahn C., Blackman B.R., and M.A. Schwartz. (2008) PAK regulates oxidant-
dependent NF-B activation by flow. Signaling by Adhesion Receptors Gordon Conference, Mount Holyoke College, MA, June 2008.
65. #Orr A.W., Hahn C., Blackman B.R., and M.A. Schwartz. (2008) PAK regulates oxidant-
dependent NF-B activation by flow. Workshop: Biology of Signaling in the Cardiovascular System, Hyannis, MA, September 2008.
66. Funk S., Yurdagul Jr. A., Javeri K., Schwartz M.A., and A.W. Orr. (2009) Matrix-specific protein
kinase A activation by flow inhibits p21 activated kinase-dependent endothelial cell dysfunction. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2009. Washington, D.C., April 2009.
67. Funk S., Albert P., Yurdagul Jr. A., and A.W. Orr. (2009) EphA2 in the endothelial inflammatory
response: a potential regulator of atherosclerosis. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2009. Washington, D.C., April 2009.
68. Simmers M.B., Orr A.W., and B.R. Blackman. (2009) -catenin-dependent ERK1/2 activation regulates shear stress-induced permeability. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2009. Washington, D.C., April 2009.
69. Khandelwal A.R., Yurdagul Jr. A., Orr A.W., and T.R. Dugas (2009). Resveratrol modulates
estrogen receptor-Rho GTPase axis to reduce restenosis in a mouse carotid artery injury model. South Central Chapter Society of Toxicology Fall Meeting, Shreveport, LA, October 2009.
70. Khandelwal A.R., Yurdagul Jr. A., Orr A.W., and T.R. Dugas (2009). Resveratrol modulates
estrogen receptor-Rho GTPase axis to reduce restenosis in a mouse carotid artery injury model. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2009. Orlando, FL, November 2009.
71. Funk S., Albert P., Yurdagul Jr. A., and A.W. Orr. (2010) EphA2 in the endothelial inflammatory
response: a potential regulator of atherosclerosis. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2010. San Francisco, CA, April 2010.
72. Yurdagul Jr. A., Funk S.D., Albert P., and A.W. Orr. (2010) PKA-dependent PAK2 serine 20
phosphorylation regulates the endothelial cell inflammatory response to flow. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2010. San Francisco, CA, April 2010.
73. Funk S., Yurdagul Jr. A., Albert P., Traylor J., Jin L., Chen J., and A.W. Orr. (2010) EphA2 in
the endothelial inflammatory response: a potential regulator of atherosclerosis. Eph/ephrins and Cancer Meeting 2010. Winston-Salem, SC, June 2010.
74. Funk S., Yurdagul Jr. A., Albert P., Traylor J., Jin L., Chen J., and A.W. Orr. (2010) EphA2 in
the endothelial inflammatory response: a potential regulator of atherosclerosis. Endothelial Cell Phenotypes in Health & Disease Gordon Conference. Biddeford, ME, August 2010.
75. #Kleinedler J.J., Foley J.F., Hebert V., Orr A.W., Yurdagul A., and T.R. Dugas. (2010)
Polyphenol-eluting stent coating, a novel approach for the prevention of restenosis with reduced
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side effects. South Central Chapter Society of Toxicology Fall Meeting, Starkville, MS, October 2010.
76. Simmers M.B., Pryor A., Orr A.W., and B.R. Blackman. (2011) Hemodynamic regulation of
shear stress-induced permeability is PAK and -catenin dependent. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2011. Chicago, IL, April 2011.
77. #Kleinedler J.J., Foley J.F., Hebert V., Orchard E.A., Orr A.W., Yurdagul A., and T.R. Dugas.
(2011) Red wine polyphenol-eluting stent reduces neointimal hyperplasia and promotes reendothelialization in a rat model of stenting angioplasty. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2011. Chicago, IL, April 2011.
78. Yurdagul Jr. A., Funk S.D., Albert P., and #A.W. Orr. (2011) Basement membrane proteins
enhance flow-induced nitric oxide production to limit NF-B activation. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2011. Chicago, IL, April 2011.
79. Funk S., Yurdagul Jr. A., Albert P., Traylor J., Jin L., Chen J., and A.W. Orr. (2011) EphA2 in
the endothelial inflammatory response: a potential regulator of atherosclerosis. Vasculata 2011. Atlanta, GA, July 2011.
80. Yurdagul Jr. A., Funk S.D., Albert P., and A.W. Orr. (2011) Basement membrane proteins
enhance flow-induced nitric oxide production to limit NF-B activation. Vasculata 2011. Atlanta, GA, July 2011.
81. Chen J.*, Yurdagul Jr. A.*, and A.W. Orr. (2011) Inhibitors of transitional matrix binding integrins
blunt early atherogenesis. Vasculata 2011. Atlanta, GA, July 2011. (* co-first authors)
82. Funk S., Yurdagul Jr. A., Albert P., Traylor J., Jin L., Chen J., and A.W. Orr. (2011) EphA2 in the endothelial inflammatory response: a potential regulator of atherosclerosis. NAVBO Workshops in Vascular Biology 2011. Hyannis, MA, October 2011.
83. Yurdagul Jr. A., Funk S.D., Albert P., Mazar A., Kevil C.G., and A.W. Orr. (2011) Basement
membrane proteins enhance flow-induced nitric oxide production to limit NF-B activation. NAVBO Workshops in Vascular Biology 2011. Hyannis, MA, October 2011.
84. Yurdagul Jr. A., Albert P., and A.W. Orr. (2011) Matrix composition tunes the endothelial cell response to oxidized LDL between apoptosis and inflammation. NAVBO Workshops in Vascular Biology 2011. Hyannis, MA, October 2011.
85. Chen J.* and A.W. Orr. (2011) Shear stress-induced proinflammatory responses on transitional
matrices requires αv integrins but not α5β1. NAVBO Workshops in Vascular Biology 2011. Hyannis, MA, October 2011. * Travel Award Recipient.
86. Green J., Yurdagul Jr. A., Mazar A.P., and A.W. Orr. (2012) Hyperglycemia induces fibronectin deposition at sites of disturbed flow to drive early atherogenesis. Keystone Symposia: Complications of Diabetes: Mechanisms of Injury and Failure of Repair. Boston, MA, March 2012.
87. Funk S.D., Yurdagul Jr. A., Albert P., Traylor Jr. J.G., Jin L., Chen J., and #A.W. Orr. (2012) EphA2 activation promotes the endothelial cell inflammatory response: a potential role in atherosclerosis. Keystone Symposia: Molecular Basis of Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis. Big Sky, MO, March 2012.
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88. Chen J., Mazar A.P., and A.W. Orr. Shear stress-induced pro-inflammatory responses on transitional matrices requires αv integrins but not α5β1. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2012. Chicago, IL, April 2012.
89. Chen J., Mazar A.P., and A.W. Orr. Shear stress-induced pro-inflammatory responses on transitional matrices requires αv integrins but not α5β1. 7th International Conference on Biomechanics in Vascular Biology and Cardiovascular Disease, Atlanta, GA, April 2012.
90. #Yurdagul Jr. A., Albert P., and A.W. Orr. Matrix composition tunes the endothelial cell response to oxidized LDL between apoptosis and inflammation. South Central Chapter Society of Toxicology Fall Meeting, Starkville, MS, October 2012.
91. Yurdagul Jr. A., Chen J., Funk S.D., Albert P., Kevil C.G., and A.W. Orr. Altered nitric oxide
production mediates matrix-specific PAK2 and NF-B activation by flow. American Society for Matrix Biology Meeting, San Diego, CA, November 2012.
92. Funk S.D., Yurdagul Jr. A., Green J., Albert P., McInnis M., Chen J., Kevil C.G., and A.W. Orr. Deletion of the neuronal guidance molecule EphA2 reduces inflammation in experimental atherosclerosis. Vascular Cell Biology Gordon Conference, Ventura, CA, January 2013.
93. Green J., Yurdagul Jr. A., Chen J., Mazar A.P., and A.W. Orr. Hyperglycemia promotes 51 integrin activation to drive endothelial fibronectin deposition and early atherogenesis. Fibronectin, Integrins, and Related Molecules Gordon Conference, Ventura, CA, February 2013.
94. #Yurdagul Jr. A., Albert P., Mazar A.P., and A.W.Orr. Matrix composition modulates oxidized LDL-induced inflammation. Fibronectin, Integrins, and Related Molecules Gordon Conference, Ventura, CA, February 2013.
95. #Chen J., Mazar A.P., and A.W. Orr. Shear stress-induced pro-inflammatory responses on
transitional matrices requires αv integrins but not α5. Fibronectin, Integrins, and Related Molecules Gordon Conference, Ventura, CA, February 2013.
96. Funk S.D., Yurdagul Jr. A., Green J., Albert P., McInnis M., Chen J., Kevil C.G., and #A.W. Orr. Deletion of the neuronal guidance molecule EphA2 reduces inflammation in experimental atherogenesis. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2013. Orlando, FL, May 2013.
97. Chen J., Green J., McInnis M., Traylor Jr. J.G., Mazar A.P., and A.W. Orr. v3 integrins mediate shear stress-induced inflammation and early atherogenesis. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2013. Orlando, FL, May 2013.
98. Chen J.*, Green J., Albert P., McInnis M, and A.W. Orr. Shear stress-induced pro-inflammatory responses on transitional matrices requires αv integrins but not α5. NAVBO Workshops in Vascular Biology 2013. Hyannis, MA, October 2013. * NAVBO Poster Award winner.
99. Yurdagul Jr. A., Albert P., Mazar A.P., and A.W.Orr. Matrix composition modulates oxidized LDL-induced inflammation. NAVBO Workshops in Vascular Biology 2013. Hyannis, MA, October 2013.
100. Funk S.D., Yurdagul Jr. A., Green J., Albert P., McInnis M., Chen J., Kevil C.G., and A.W. Orr.
Deletion of the neuronal guidance molecule EphA2 reduces inflammation in experimental atherogenesis. NAVBO Workshops in Vascular Biology 2013. Hyannis, MA, October 2013.
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101. Chen J., Leskova I., Albert P., Kevil C.G., Stokes K., and A.W.Orr. Nck modulates oxidant driven endothelial cell inflammatory response during ischemia-reperfusion injury. NAVBO Workshops in Vascular Biology 2013. Hyannis, MA, October 2013.
102. Funk S.D., Yurdagul Jr. A., Green J., Albert P., McInnis M., Chen J., Kevil C.G., and A.W. Orr.
Deletion of the neuronal guidance molecule EphA2 reduces inflammation in experimental atherogenesis. AHA Scientific Session 2013. Dallas, TX, November 2013. * Best of ATVB 2013 Selection.
103. Yurdagul Jr. A., Albert P., Mazar A.P., and A.W.Orr. Matrix composition modulates oxidized LDL-induced inflammation. ASCB 2014. New Orleans, LA, December 2013.
104. Yurdagul Jr. A., Albert P., Mazar A.P., and A.W.Orr. Matrix composition modulates oxidized LDL-induced inflammation. ATVB 2014, Toronto, Canada, May 2014.
105. Chen J., Leskova I., Albert P., Kevil C.G., Stokes K., and A.W.Orr. Nck modulates oxidant
driven endothelial cell inflammatory response during ischemia-reperfusion injury. ATVB 2014, Toronto, Canada, May 2014
106. Yurdagul Jr. A. and A.W. Orr. FAK-dependent endothelial cell activation by oxidized LDL requires p90Rsk. NAVBO Vascular Biology 2014. Pacific Grove, CA.
107. Yurdagul Jr. A. and A.W. Orr. FAK-dependent endothelial cell activation by oxidized LDL requires p90Rsk. Vascular Cell Biology Gordon Research Conference. Ventura, CA.
108. Yurdagul Jr. A., Green J., and A.W. Orr. Endothelial 5 integrins regulate oxLDL-induced fibronectin deposition, proinflammatory gene expression, and early atherogenic inflammation. Vascular Cell Biology Gordon Research Conference. Ventura, CA.
109. Yurdagul Jr. A., Green J., and A.W. Orr. Endothelial 5 integrins regulate oxLDL-induced fibronectin deposition, proinflammatory gene expression, and early atherogenic inflammation. ATVB 2015, San Francisco, CA, May 2015.
110. Yuan S., Yurdagul Jr. A., Orr A.W., and C.G. Kevil. Hydrogen sulfide increases endothelial permeability through sulfane sulfur modification of occludin. ATVB 2015, San Francisco, CA, May 2015.
111. Navratil A.R., Vozenilek A.E., Cardelli J.A., Green J.M., Orr A.W., and M.D. Woolard. Lipin-1 links proinflammatory responses and foam cell formation by oxidized-low density lipoprotein elicited macrophages. ATVB 2015, San Francisco, CA, May 2015.
112. Yurdagul Jr. A. and A.W. Orr. FAK-dependent endothelial cell activation by oxidized LDL
requires p90Rsk. NAVBO Vascular Biology 2015, Hyannis, MA.
113. Yurdagul Jr. A., Green J., and A.W. Orr. Endothelial 5 integrins regulate oxLDL-induced fibronectin deposition, proinflammatory gene expression, and early atherogenic inflammation. NAVBO Vascular Biology 2015, Hyannis, MA.
114. Funk S.D., Finney A.C., Yurdagul Jr. A., Green J., Albert P., McInnis M., Chen J., Kevil C.G., and A.W. Orr. Deletion of the neuronal guidance molecule EphA2 reduces inflammation in experimental atherogenesis. NAVBO Vascular Biology 2015, Hyannis, MA.
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Other scholarly contributions
115. A.W. Orr. (2013) Integrin signaling in shear stress-induced endothelial cell dysfunction. Abcam review.
116. Yurdagul Jr. A. and A.W. Orr. (2013) Protein kinase A, nitric oxide, and atherosclerosis: is the answer in the basement. The Matrix Letter. 12 (1): 2.
117. Turk J.R. and A.W. Orr. (2014) Exposure of endothelial cells to hemodynamic shear stress in vitro is necessary for in vivo [or clinical] translation of responses. Toxicological Sci.
118. Orr A.W., Yurdagul Jr. A., and B.M. Patel. Pathogenesis of Atherosclerosis: From Cell Biology
to Therapeutics. Morgan & Claypool; 2014.
SEMINARS AT NATIONAL MEETINGS
Date Title, Meeting, Location
1. 05/16 H2S and Flow-Mediated Vascular Remodeling. 11th Symposium on Biomechanics in Vascular Biology and Cardiovascular Disease. Atlanta, GA.
2. 02/16 H2S and Flow-Mediated Vascular Remodeling. Oxygen Radicals as Effectors of Redox Biology Gordon Research Conference 2016. Ventura, CA.
3. 10/14 Recruitment of the Nck adaptor protein to PECAM-1 couples oxidant stress to canonical
NF-B signaling and inflammation. NAVBO Vascular Biology 2014. Pacific Grove, CA.
4. 07/14 Shear stress-induced proinflammatory responses require v integrins but not 5. 7th World Congress of Biomechanics. Boston, MA.
5. 05/13 Deletion of the Neuronal Guidance Molecule EphA2 Reduces Inflammation in Experimental Atherosclerosis. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2013. Orlando, FL.
6. 03/12 EphA2 activation promotes the endothelial cell inflammatory response: a potential role in atherosclerosis. Keystone Symposium: Molecular Basis of Vascular Inflammation and Atherosclerosis, Big Sky, MO.
7. 04/11 Basement membrane proteins enhance flow-induced nitric oxide production to limit NF-
B activation. Arterioscler. Thromb. Vasc. Biol. Conference 2011. Chicago, IL. 8. 02/11 Role of integrins in the endothelial response to flow. Vascular Cell Biology Gordon
Research Conference. Ventura, CA. 9. 04/09 Integrin signaling in the endothelial response to shear stress. Experimental Biology
2009. New Orleans, LA.
10. 09/08 PAK regulates oxidant-dependent NF-B activation by flow. Workshop: Biology of Signaling in the Cardiovascular System, Hyannis, MA.
11. 04/07 Matrix-specific PAK signaling regulates vascular permeability in atherogenesis. Minisymposium: Extracellular Matrix on Multiple Biological Scales, Experimental Biology 2007, Washington, D.C.
12. 09/03 Differential integrin signaling in response to endothelial shear stress. 4th Annual Colloquium on Cell Adhesion and Biomechanics. Charlottesville, VA.
13. 06/00 Thrombospondin mediates focal adhesion disassembly through interactions with cell surface calreticulin. Thrombospondin International Meeting 2000, Madison, WI.
DEPARTMENTAL SEMINARS
Date Title, Meeting, Location
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1. 03/16 Integrin signaling in endothelial cell activation and early atherosclerosis. Cardiovascular Research Center. University of Virginia.
2. 09/15 Integrin signaling in endothelial cell activation and early atherosclerosis. Department of Biochemistry. LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport.
3. 03/15 Eph/ephrin signaling in atherogenic inflammation. Department of Microbiology. LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport.
4. 02/15 Integrin signaling in endothelial cell activation and early atherosclerosis. Department of Pharmacology. Tulane University School of Medicine.
5. 12/14 Integrin signaling in endothelial cell activation and early atherosclerosis. Department of Physiology. LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport.
6. 09/14 Integrin signaling in endothelial cell activation and early atherosclerosis. Department of Pathology, University of Toronto. Toronto, Canada.
7. 09/13 Integrin signaling in endothelial activation and early atherosclerosis. Department of Health and Human Performance, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland.
8. 06/13 Deletion of the neuronal guidance molecule EphA2 reduces inflammation in experimental atherosclerosis. Resident Research Day, Department of Pathology, Shreveport, LA.
9. 12/12 EphA guidance molecules in atherosclerosis: novel players in the inflammatory response. Department of Pharmacology, LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA.
10. 12/12 Neuronal guidance molecules in atherosclerosis: novel players in the inflammatory response. Louisiana State University-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA.
11. 09/12 The endothelial cell matrix in early atherogenesis. Department of Pathology, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA.
12. 10/11 The endothelial cell matrix in early atherogenesis. Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA.
13. 04/11 On solid ground: How basement membrane proteins limit endothelial cell dysfunction. Department of Physiology, LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA.
14. 03/11 On solid ground: How basement membrane proteins limit endothelial cell dysfunction. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN.
15. 04/10 EphA2 in the endothelial inflammatory response: a potential regulator of atherosclerosis. Louisiana State University-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA.
16. 10/09 Matrix signaling in the endothelial cell response to flow. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M, College Station, TX.
17. 10/09 Matrix signaling in endothelial cell activation. Department of Pathology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL.
18. 09/09 Matrix signaling in endothelial cell activation. Department of Biochemistry, LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA.
19. 05/09 Matrix-specific signaling in the endothelial cell response to flow. Department of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Texas A&M, College Station, TX.
20. 10/08 Matrix signaling in atherogenesis: breaking away from the PAK. Department of Pharmacology, LSUHSC, New Orleans, LA.
21. 09/08 Matrix signaling in atherogenesis: breaking away from the PAK. Louisiana State University-Shreveport, Shreveport, LA.
22. 01/08 Atheroprotective role of the basement membrane: breaking away from the PAK. Physiology Department, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA.
23. 09/07 Protective role of the basement membrane in endothelial cell dysfunction: breaking away from the PAK. Research in Progress seminar, Charlottesville, VA.
24. 05/07 Role of the subendothelial matrix in atherogenesis. Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO.
25. 05/07 Role of the subendothelial matrix in atherogenesis. Pathology Department, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA.
26. 02/07 Role of the subendothelial matrix in atherogenesis. Microbiology Department, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.
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27. 02/07 Role of the subendothelial matrix in atherogenesis. Physiology Department, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport, LA.
28. 09/06 Regulation of endothelial dysfunction and atherogenesis by the subendothelial matrix. Cardiovascular Division Research Conferences, Charlottesville, VA.
29. 06/06 Matrix-specific PAK signaling regulates vascular permeability in atherogenesis. Robert M. Berne CVRC Retreat 2006, Wintergreen, VA.
30. 06/05 The subendothelial extracellular matrix modulates NF-B activation by flow: a potential role in atherosclerosis. Research in Progress seminar, Charlottesville, VA.
31. 10/02 Signaling thrombospondin-induced intermediate adhesion and its effect on endothelial cell migration. Dept Pathology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL.
STUDENTS AND TRAINEES
Date Student Degree Dept My Role Current
High School and Undergraduate Students
2013- 2014
Cathy Tran SMART student
Research Adviser Parkview High
School
Integrin signaling to Gs
2012- 2013
Joshua Ursua SMART student
Research Adviser Univ of Texas-
Austin
Focal adhesion kinase signaling in the endothelial response to oxLDL.
2011- 2012
Ruth Bishop SMART student
Research Adviser University of
Alabama
Cooperativity between matrix-dependent and RAGE-dependent signaling in diabetes
2010- 2011
Sean Mathews SMART student
Research Adviser Emory
University
EphA2 proinflammatory signaling in endothelial cells.
2009- 2010
Carson Allgood SMART student
Research Adviser LSU
EphA2 expression during atherosclerosis in vivo.
2008- 2009
Patrick Albert SMART student
Research Adviser LSUHSC-S
Medical School
Ephrin expression in endothelial cell dysfunction
2014 Rahim Sindhwani LBRN student Research Adviser LSU –
Shreveport
Role of hydrogen sulfide in the endothelial wound healing response.
Medical and Graduate Students
2014 Sydney Lee Medical Student
Research Adviser LSUHSC-S
Regulation of hypertriglyceridemia in EphA2 deficient mice.
2014 Gene Robichaux Medical Student
Research Adviser LSUHSC-S
Extracellular matrix production by oxidized LDL.
2015 Miriam L. Henry Medical Student
Research Adviser LSUHSC-S
EphA2 in smooth muscle fibrotic gene expression
2015 Beau D. Foxworth Medical Student
Research Adviser LSUHSC-S
Endothelial 5 integrins in early atherosclerosis
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2016 Kimberly Le Blanc Medical Student
Research Adviser LSUHSC-S
EphA2 in diet-induced hepatic injury.
2013 Sergio Cananzi PhD
candidate
Cell Biol and
Anatomy Rotation Research Adviser
Shear stress signaling through Gs.
2012 Morgan Manuel Masters Student
Cell Biol and
Anatomy Rotation Research Adviser
Shear stress and resveratrol in endothelial wound healing.
2012 Shuai Yuan PhD
candidate
Cell Biol and
Anatomy Rotation Research Adviser
Matrix specific activation of protein kinase G by shear stress.
2010- 2011
Shu Yang MS
candidate
Cell Biol and
Anatomy Rotation Research Adviser
M.S., Research
Associate – LSU
Matrix-specific PKA activation by shear stress
2015- current
Jonette Green PhD
candidate
Cell Biol and
Anatomy
Rotation and Dissertation Research Adviser
Integrin-specific signaling in endothelial cell activation.
2013- current
Alexandra Finney PhD
candidate
Cell Biol and
Anatomy
Rotation and Dissertation Research Adviser
EphA2 signaling in smooth muscle cell function.
2011- 2015
Arif Yurdagul Jr. PhD
candidate
Cell Biol and
Anatomy
Rotation and Dissertation Research Adviser
PhD, Postdoctoral
Fellow - Columbia University
Matrix regulation of oxidized LDL-induced endothelial cell activation
2010- 2011
Aaron Pitre PhD
candidate
Cell Biol and
Anatomy
Dissertation Research Co-Advisor
PhD, Postdoctoral
Fellow - St. Jude’s
Synemin regulation of astrocytoma cell proliferation and survival
2008- 2013
Steven Funk PhD
candidate
Cell Biol and
Anatomy
Rotation and Dissertation Research Advisor
PhD, Postdoctoral
Fellow – Washington University
EphA2 signaling in endothelial cell dysfunction and atherosclerosis
Post-degree trainees
2010- 2014
Jie Chen, Ph.D. Post-doctoral
Fellow Pathology Research Advisor
Postdoctoral Fellow –
LSUHSC-S
2013- 2014
Mohammad Rana, M.D. Fellow Cardiology Research Advisor
2013- 2014
Joshua Jordan, M.D. Resident Medicine Research Advisor
2015- 2016
Erin Langford, MD Resident Pathology Research Advisor
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2015- 2016
Rebecca Pistorius, MD Resident Pathology Research Advisor
TEACHING
Date Role Course Total lectures
LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport
11/2008 Lecturer CEBIO 230: Experimental Cell Biology 2 week block
07/2010- Present
Course Co-Director PYAS 6554: Pathology
2011, 2012 Lecturer Cardiology: Vascular Biology of Atherosclerosis 1 lecture
08/2011- Present Lecturer PYAS 6554: Pathology (Cellular Pathology) 1 lecture
03/2012- Present Lecturer IDSP114: Cell Biology (Cell Motility and Migration) 2 lectures
08/2012- Present Mentor Module I: Small Group Alternative Mentor
10/2012- Present Lecturer Module I, Course 2: Extracellular Matrix Signaling 1 lecture
1/2013 Course Director CEBIO 289: Current Topics in Cell Biology
11/2013- Present Lecturer
Module I, Course 2: Signal Transduction I: Overview; Signal Transduction II: G Protein Linked Receptors; Signal Transduction III: Second Messangers, Ca++, and PIP cascades; Signal Transduction IV: Receptor tyrosine kinases 4 lectures
9/2014- Present Lecturer
PHY 234: Reactive Oxygen Species. NF-B and MAP Kinase signaling lectures 2 lectures
University of Virginia
11/2006 Lecturer BIMS 853: Modern Lit. Cardiovascular Res. 4 lectures
03/2004- 12/2007
Organizer/ Group Leader
Mechanotransduction Journal Club N/A
GRADUATE COMMITTEES Thesis Committee Steven Funk, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Thesis Committee Aaron Pitre, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Thesis Committee Shilpa Bhatia, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Thesis Committee James Kleinedler, Department of Pharmacology Thesis Committee Hany Sakr, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Thesis Committee Terrel Sugar, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Thesis Committee Shuai Yuan, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Thesis Committee Arif Yurdagul Jr., Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Thesis Committee Priya Prasai, Department of Physiology Thesis Committee Aimee Vozenilek, Department of Microbiology and Anatomy Thesis Committee Alexandra Finney, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Qualifying Exam Deepak Pakalapati, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy
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Qualifying Exam Yoshinobu Odaka, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Qualifying Exam Shu Yang, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Qualifying Exam Shuai Yuan, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Qualifying Exam Arif Yurdagul Jr., Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Qualifying Exam Stephanie Villalba, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Qualifying Exam Kimberly McCarter, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Qualifying Exam Natalie Hendrix, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Qualifying Exam Sergio Cananzi, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Qualifying Exam Aimee Vozenilek, Department of Microbiology and Anatomy Qualifying Exam Alexandra Finney, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy Viva voce Brian MacDonnell, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland SERVICE LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport May, 2008- Present Floor Representative for the Sixth Floor of the Biomedical
Research Institute July, 2009- Present Member of the Institutional Research Advisory Committee July, 2009- July, 2010 Member of the Institutional Review Board July, 2010- Present Member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee;
Vice-Chair (2011-2013), Chair (2013-2015) April, 2011- Present Graduate Committee, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy,
LSUHSC-S May, 2011, 2012, 2015 Judge for Resident Research Day in the Department of Pathology April, 2012 August, 2012 Member, Committee for Research Space Allocation July, 2012- 2014 Faculty Senate, LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport July, 2013- Present Member, Pathology Program Review/Education Curriculum
Committee August, 2013- Present Coordinator, Malcolm Feist Cardiovascular Seminar Series National and International Service April 2010- Present Reviewer, American Heart Association Vascular Wall Biology or
Endothelial Cell Biology study sections (co-chair of Endothelial Cell Biology 3 study section since January 2015)
November, 2010- 2013 Member of the ATVB Early Career Committee, American Heart Association
July, 2011- 2013 Judge for ATVB Early Career Award January, 2012- Present Reviewer, American Diabetes Association, Basic 2 Study Section April, 2012 Mock Study Section, AHA Early Career Committee, ATVB
Scientific Sessions 2012 April, 2012 Round table discussion: Negotiating a startup package as a
career scientist, AHA Early Career Committee, ATVB Scientific Sessions 2012
February, 2013- 2016 Abstract Grader, ATVB Conference May, 2013 Round table discussion: Managing Your First Laboratory, AHA
Early Career Committee, ATVB Scientific Sessions 2012 October, 2013- Poster Judge, NAVBO Vascular Biology 2013, 2014 November, 2013 Present Member, NAVBO Membership Committee November, 2013 Present NAVBO Representative for LSU July, 2014- Present Member of the ATVB Membership and Communications
Committee, American Heart Association July 2014- Present Research College and Advisory Council, Dublin City University
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Dublin, Ireland. July 2014 Ad hoc reviewer, Research Councils United Kingdom (RCUK) December 2014 Ad hoc reviewer, Council for the Earth and Life Sciences,
Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) June, 2015 Ad hoc reviewer, Atherosclerosis and Inflammation in the
Cardiovascular System (AICS) Study Session, NIH Reviewer for journals: American Journal of Pathology, American Journal of Physiology – Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology; Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology (ATVB); Atherosclerosis; Biochemica et Biophysica - Molecular Cell Research; Biophysics Journal; BMC Immunology, BMC Physiology, Cardiovascular Diabetology, Cardiovascular Research, Circulation Research, International Journal of Cell Biology, International Journal of Vascular Medicine, Journal of the American Society for Nephrology, Journal of Cell Science; Journal of Biological Chemistry, Journal of the Royal Society Interface, Journal of Molecular and Cellular Cardiology, Laboratory Investigation, PLOS One, Science Signaling.