Curriculum Vitae
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Tracy Dohn
Updated January 2018
ASERT-IRACDA Fellow, University of New Mexico
Mentor: Dr. Richard Cripps
Updated January 2018
ASERT-IRACDA Fellow, University of New Mexico
Mentor: Dr. Richard Cripps
Education
2017-present University of New Mexico, ASERT-IRACDA Fellow, Biology
2015-2016 University of New Mexico, Post-doctoral Fellow, Biology
2009-2015 University of Cincinnati, Molecular and Developmental Biology, Ph.D.
2005-2009 Wittenberg University, B.S in Biology
2015-2016 University of New Mexico, Post-doctoral Fellow, Biology
2009-2015 University of Cincinnati, Molecular and Developmental Biology, Ph.D.
2005-2009 Wittenberg University, B.S in Biology
Research Experience
2017-present ASERT-IRACDA Fellow, Biology Department
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Research Mentor: Dr. Richard Cripps
Education Mentor: Todd Nims, MS, MNR, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
2016-present Part-time Faculty, Biology Department
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Molecular Cell Biology
2015-2016 Post-doctoral Fellow, Biology Department
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Mentor: Dr. Richard Cripps
2009-2015 Graduate Research Assistant, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Molecular and Developmental Biology Program, Molecular Cardiovascular Department
Mentor: Dr. Joshua Waxman
2007-2009 Faculty Aid, Developmental Biology, Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH
2008-2009 Undergraduate Research, Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH
Title: Role of Plexins in the development of motor neurons in zebrafish
Mentor: Dr. Michelle McWhorter
2007 Undergraduate Internship, Verterans' Association Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Mentor: Dr. Michael Linke
2006 Directed Research, Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH
Title: Distribution of rocky intertidal zone gastropods Nerita versicolor and N. peloronta in sun and shade microhabitats on
San Salvador, The Bahamas.
Mentor: Dr. Timothy Lewis
2005-2006 Volunteer Clinical Lab Assistant, Clinica Esperanza y Caridad, San Pedro de Macoris, Republica Dominicana
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Research Mentor: Dr. Richard Cripps
Education Mentor: Todd Nims, MS, MNR, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
2016-present Part-time Faculty, Biology Department
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Molecular Cell Biology
2015-2016 Post-doctoral Fellow, Biology Department
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Mentor: Dr. Richard Cripps
2009-2015 Graduate Research Assistant, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Molecular and Developmental Biology Program, Molecular Cardiovascular Department
Mentor: Dr. Joshua Waxman
2007-2009 Faculty Aid, Developmental Biology, Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH
2008-2009 Undergraduate Research, Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH
Title: Role of Plexins in the development of motor neurons in zebrafish
Mentor: Dr. Michelle McWhorter
2007 Undergraduate Internship, Verterans' Association Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
Mentor: Dr. Michael Linke
2006 Directed Research, Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH
Title: Distribution of rocky intertidal zone gastropods Nerita versicolor and N. peloronta in sun and shade microhabitats on
San Salvador, The Bahamas.
Mentor: Dr. Timothy Lewis
2005-2006 Volunteer Clinical Lab Assistant, Clinica Esperanza y Caridad, San Pedro de Macoris, Republica Dominicana
Teaching Experience
2018-present ASERT-IRACDA Post-doctoral Fellow Teaching Mentorship
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, NM
Instructor of Record
- General Biology
- General Biology Laboratory
- Biology for Health Sciences
- Biology for Health Sciences Laboratory
2016- present Part-time Faculty, Biology Department
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Instructor of Record
- Molecular Cell Biology
2012-2013 Teaching Assistant, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
- Biology I: Molecules, Cells, and the Foundation of Life Laboratory Section
- Biology II: Evolution, Physiology, and Ecology Laboratory Section
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Albuquerque, NM
Instructor of Record
- General Biology
- General Biology Laboratory
- Biology for Health Sciences
- Biology for Health Sciences Laboratory
2016- present Part-time Faculty, Biology Department
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Instructor of Record
- Molecular Cell Biology
2012-2013 Teaching Assistant, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
- Biology I: Molecules, Cells, and the Foundation of Life Laboratory Section
- Biology II: Evolution, Physiology, and Ecology Laboratory Section
Professional Development
2017 Teaching Mentorship, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, Mentor: Todd Nims, MS, MNR
2017 IRACDA Conference: Forging Research, Teaching, and Diversity in Science, University of Alabama, Birmingham
2015 3T: Teaching, Techniques & Technology Conference, University of Cincinnati, Clermont College
2014 Preparing Future Faculty: Mentorship Experience - Mentor: Dr. Kathryn Rafferty
2014 3T: Teaching, Techniques & Technology Conference, University of Cincinnati, Clermont College
2013 Developmental Biology Teaching Workshop, Darling Marine Center, The University of Maine
2013 American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Career Development Workshop
2012 Preparing Future Faculty course: The Academic Job Search Process
2011 Preparing Future Faculty course: Teaching Effectiveness
2017 IRACDA Conference: Forging Research, Teaching, and Diversity in Science, University of Alabama, Birmingham
2015 3T: Teaching, Techniques & Technology Conference, University of Cincinnati, Clermont College
2014 Preparing Future Faculty: Mentorship Experience - Mentor: Dr. Kathryn Rafferty
2014 3T: Teaching, Techniques & Technology Conference, University of Cincinnati, Clermont College
2013 Developmental Biology Teaching Workshop, Darling Marine Center, The University of Maine
2013 American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Career Development Workshop
2012 Preparing Future Faculty course: The Academic Job Search Process
2011 Preparing Future Faculty course: Teaching Effectiveness
Mentoring
2016-present Daniel Wilson
2016-present Praveen Paudel
2017 Genesis Garay, UPN
2012 Colleen Perfect, Summer Research Trainee
2011 Benjamin Snyder, ExSEL II Summer Student
2016-present Praveen Paudel
2017 Genesis Garay, UPN
2012 Colleen Perfect, Summer Research Trainee
2011 Benjamin Snyder, ExSEL II Summer Student
Honors and Awards
2018 Explora Science Communications Fellowship
2017 ASERT-IRACDA Post-doctoral Fellowship
2015 Preparing Future Faculty Certificate
2014 Akeson Travel Award
2014 HSGA Student Travel Award
2013 51st Annual Midwest Society for Developmental Biology Travel Award
2013 1st Place Trainee Presentation at Heart Institute Research Retreat
2013 Enhanced Training Opportunities Fellowship
2013 Akeson Travel Award
2013 Training Grant in Cardiovascular Biology
2012 1st Place Graduate Student Poster at Heart Institute Retreat
2012 HSGA Student Travel Award
2012 Akeson Travel Award
2008 Alpha Delta Pi Scholarship Award
2008 Waldo Nelson Research Award
2008 Outstanding Achievement in Biology
2017 ASERT-IRACDA Post-doctoral Fellowship
2015 Preparing Future Faculty Certificate
2014 Akeson Travel Award
2014 HSGA Student Travel Award
2013 51st Annual Midwest Society for Developmental Biology Travel Award
2013 1st Place Trainee Presentation at Heart Institute Research Retreat
2013 Enhanced Training Opportunities Fellowship
2013 Akeson Travel Award
2013 Training Grant in Cardiovascular Biology
2012 1st Place Graduate Student Poster at Heart Institute Retreat
2012 HSGA Student Travel Award
2012 Akeson Travel Award
2008 Alpha Delta Pi Scholarship Award
2008 Waldo Nelson Research Award
2008 Outstanding Achievement in Biology
Grants
2013 Training Grant in Cardiovascular Biology
2008 Faculty Research Fund Board (FRFB) Grant, Wittenberg University Summer Research ($2100)
2008 Faculty Research Fund Board (FRFB) Grant, Wittenberg University Summer Research ($2100)
Publications
Dohn, T.E., Waxman, J.S. (2011) Distinct phases of Wnt/ß-catenin signaling direct cardiomyocyte formation in zebrafish. Developmental Biology 361(2):364-376..
Sorrell, MR, Dohn, TE, D'Aniello, E, Waxman, JS. (2013) Tcf7l1 proteins cell autonomously restrict cardiomyocyte and promote endothelial specification in zebrafish. Developmental Biology 380(2):199-210.
Duong, TB, Ravisankar, P, Song, YC, Grafranek, JT, Rydeen, AB, Dohn, TE, Barske, LA, Crump, JG, Waxman, JS. (2017) Nr2f1a balances atrial chamber and atrioventricular canal size via BMP signaling-independent and –dependent mechanisms. Developmental Biology doi: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2017.11.010.
Dohn, TE, Cripps, RM. Absence of the Drosophila jump muscle actin Act79B is compensated by up-regulation of Act88F. Developmental Dynamics. Accepted manuscript. doi:10.1002/dvdy.24616.
Sorrell, MR, Dohn, TE, D'Aniello, E, Waxman, JS. (2013) Tcf7l1 proteins cell autonomously restrict cardiomyocyte and promote endothelial specification in zebrafish. Developmental Biology 380(2):199-210.
Duong, TB, Ravisankar, P, Song, YC, Grafranek, JT, Rydeen, AB, Dohn, TE, Barske, LA, Crump, JG, Waxman, JS. (2017) Nr2f1a balances atrial chamber and atrioventricular canal size via BMP signaling-independent and –dependent mechanisms. Developmental Biology doi: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2017.11.010.
Dohn, TE, Cripps, RM. Absence of the Drosophila jump muscle actin Act79B is compensated by up-regulation of Act88F. Developmental Dynamics. Accepted manuscript. doi:10.1002/dvdy.24616.
Presentations
Oral Presentations
Guest Speaker. "What to take with you." Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). University of New Mexico. Albuquerque, NM. November 27, 2017.
Dohn, TE, Cripps, RM. Actin isoforms in Drosophila muscle function. ASERT-IRACDA research conference. Albuquerque, NM. October 27, 2017.
Guest Speaker. "Graduate Teaching Skills." Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). University of New Mexico. Albuquerque, NM. December 14, 2015.
Guest Speaker. "Paradise Outbreak Scenario-biologist." Problems in Public Health, Center for Global Health, Dept. of Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University. Dayton, OH. July 30, 2014.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to promote pharyngeal muscle at the expense of ventricular cardiomyocytes in zebrafish. Heart Institute Research Retreat. Cincinnati, OH. September 9, 2013. 1st Place Trainee Presentation
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to promote pharyngeal muscle at the expense of ventricular cardiomyocytes in zebrafish.Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Student Symposium. Cincinnati, OH. August 22, 2013.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of retinoic acid signaling to restrict heart chamber size in zebrafish. Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Student Symposium. Cincinnati, OH. September 20, 2011.
Poster Presentations
Dohn, TE, Cripps, RM. Mrtf has an early SRF-independent role in adult muscle development. 58th Annual Drosophila Research Conference. San Diego, CA. March 29 - April 2, 2017.
Dohn, TE, Cripps, RM. Actin isoforms in Drosophila muscle function. The Allied Genetics Conference. Orlando, FL. July 13-17, 2016.
Dohn, TE, Ravisanka, P, Barske, LA, Crump, JG, Waxman, JS. Nr2f proteins act downstream of RA signaling to restrict ventricular cardiomyocytes in zebrafish. Weinstein Cardiovascular Conference. Durham, NC. May 19-21, 2016.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Nr2f1a acts downstream of RA signaling to Promote Pharyngeal Muscle at the Expense of Ventricular Cardiomyocytes in zebrafish. Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Student Symposium. Cincinnati, OH. August 21, 2014.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Nr2f1a acts downstream of RA signaling to Promote Pharyngeal Muscle at the Expense of Ventricular Cardiomyocytes in zebrafish. Society for Developmental Biology 73rd Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. July 17-20, 2014.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Nr2f1a acts downstream of RA signaling to Promote Pharyngeal Muscle at the Expense of Ventricular Cardiomyocytes in zebrafish. 11th International COnference on Zebrafish Development and Genetics. Madison, WI. June 24-28, 2014.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. 1st Annual KOI Zebrafish Meeting. Cincinnati, OH. March 7, 2014.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. 51st Annual Midwest Society for Developmental Biology Conference. Saint Louis, MO. September 26, 2013.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. Weinstein Cardiovascular Conference. Tuscon, AZ. May 18, 2013
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to predominantly restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. Heart Institute Research Retreat. Cincinnati, OH. September 24, 2012. 1st Place Graduate Poster.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to predominantly restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Student Symposium. Cincinnati, OH. August 23, 2012.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to predominantly restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. 10th International Conference on Zebrafish Development and Genetics. Madison, WI. June 20, 2012.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to predominantly restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. Society for Developmental Biology Midwest. Cincinnati, OH. May 11, 2012.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Distinct phases of Wnt/ß-catenin signaling direct cardiomyocyte formation in zebrafish. Weinstein Cardiovascular Conference. Chicago, IL. May 5, 2012.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Distinct phases of Wnt/ß-catenin signaling direct cardiomyocyte formation in zebrafish. Heart Institute Research Retreat. Cincinnati, OH. September 12, 2011.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Distinct phases of Wnt/ß-catenin signaling direct cardiomyocyte formation in zebrafish. Society for Developmental Biology 70th Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. July 24, 2011.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of retinoic acid signaling to restrict heart chamber size in zebrafish. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Graduate Student Research Forum. Cincinnati, OH. 2011.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of retinoic acid signaling to restrict heart chamber size in zebrafish. Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Student Symposium. Cincinnati, OH. 2010.
Dohn, T., McWhorter, M. Role of Plexins in the development of motor neurons in zebrafish. The Ohio Journal of Science. Springfield, OH. 2009.
Dohn, TE; Tiggelaar, JM. Distribution of rocky intertidal zone gastropods Nerita versicolor and N. peloronta in sun and shade microhabitats on San Salvador, The Bahamas. The Ohio Journal of Science. 2007.
Guest Speaker. "What to take with you." Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). University of New Mexico. Albuquerque, NM. November 27, 2017.
Dohn, TE, Cripps, RM. Actin isoforms in Drosophila muscle function. ASERT-IRACDA research conference. Albuquerque, NM. October 27, 2017.
Guest Speaker. "Graduate Teaching Skills." Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP). University of New Mexico. Albuquerque, NM. December 14, 2015.
Guest Speaker. "Paradise Outbreak Scenario-biologist." Problems in Public Health, Center for Global Health, Dept. of Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Wright State University. Dayton, OH. July 30, 2014.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to promote pharyngeal muscle at the expense of ventricular cardiomyocytes in zebrafish. Heart Institute Research Retreat. Cincinnati, OH. September 9, 2013. 1st Place Trainee Presentation
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to promote pharyngeal muscle at the expense of ventricular cardiomyocytes in zebrafish.Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Student Symposium. Cincinnati, OH. August 22, 2013.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of retinoic acid signaling to restrict heart chamber size in zebrafish. Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Student Symposium. Cincinnati, OH. September 20, 2011.
Poster Presentations
Dohn, TE, Cripps, RM. Mrtf has an early SRF-independent role in adult muscle development. 58th Annual Drosophila Research Conference. San Diego, CA. March 29 - April 2, 2017.
Dohn, TE, Cripps, RM. Actin isoforms in Drosophila muscle function. The Allied Genetics Conference. Orlando, FL. July 13-17, 2016.
Dohn, TE, Ravisanka, P, Barske, LA, Crump, JG, Waxman, JS. Nr2f proteins act downstream of RA signaling to restrict ventricular cardiomyocytes in zebrafish. Weinstein Cardiovascular Conference. Durham, NC. May 19-21, 2016.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Nr2f1a acts downstream of RA signaling to Promote Pharyngeal Muscle at the Expense of Ventricular Cardiomyocytes in zebrafish. Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Student Symposium. Cincinnati, OH. August 21, 2014.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Nr2f1a acts downstream of RA signaling to Promote Pharyngeal Muscle at the Expense of Ventricular Cardiomyocytes in zebrafish. Society for Developmental Biology 73rd Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. July 17-20, 2014.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Nr2f1a acts downstream of RA signaling to Promote Pharyngeal Muscle at the Expense of Ventricular Cardiomyocytes in zebrafish. 11th International COnference on Zebrafish Development and Genetics. Madison, WI. June 24-28, 2014.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. 1st Annual KOI Zebrafish Meeting. Cincinnati, OH. March 7, 2014.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. 51st Annual Midwest Society for Developmental Biology Conference. Saint Louis, MO. September 26, 2013.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. Weinstein Cardiovascular Conference. Tuscon, AZ. May 18, 2013
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to predominantly restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. Heart Institute Research Retreat. Cincinnati, OH. September 24, 2012. 1st Place Graduate Poster.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to predominantly restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Student Symposium. Cincinnati, OH. August 23, 2012.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to predominantly restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. 10th International Conference on Zebrafish Development and Genetics. Madison, WI. June 20, 2012.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of RA signaling to predominantly restrict ventricular cell number in zebrafish. Society for Developmental Biology Midwest. Cincinnati, OH. May 11, 2012.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Distinct phases of Wnt/ß-catenin signaling direct cardiomyocyte formation in zebrafish. Weinstein Cardiovascular Conference. Chicago, IL. May 5, 2012.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Distinct phases of Wnt/ß-catenin signaling direct cardiomyocyte formation in zebrafish. Heart Institute Research Retreat. Cincinnati, OH. September 12, 2011.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Distinct phases of Wnt/ß-catenin signaling direct cardiomyocyte formation in zebrafish. Society for Developmental Biology 70th Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL. July 24, 2011.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of retinoic acid signaling to restrict heart chamber size in zebrafish. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Graduate Student Research Forum. Cincinnati, OH. 2011.
Dohn, TE, Waxman, JS. Coup-tf1a acts downstream of retinoic acid signaling to restrict heart chamber size in zebrafish. Molecular and Developmental Biology Graduate Student Symposium. Cincinnati, OH. 2010.
Dohn, T., McWhorter, M. Role of Plexins in the development of motor neurons in zebrafish. The Ohio Journal of Science. Springfield, OH. 2009.
Dohn, TE; Tiggelaar, JM. Distribution of rocky intertidal zone gastropods Nerita versicolor and N. peloronta in sun and shade microhabitats on San Salvador, The Bahamas. The Ohio Journal of Science. 2007.