Alumni

Dissertation: Novel Impacts of Host-Environment Interactions in Enteric Glia Through Sequencing and in-situ Expression (Abstract)
Advisor: Brian Gulbransen
Graduated: Fall 2021

Dissertation: A Framework for Biological Data Integration and Feature Selection in Large Data Sets (Abstract)
Advisor: Ana Vazquez
Graduated: Fall 2021

Dissertation: Arid1a Mutant Pathogenesis of the Endometrial Epithelium (Abstract)
Advisor: Ron Chandler
Graduated: Fall 2021

Dissertation: Assessment of State-Specific DNA Methylation Patterns to Improve Functional Annotation of Farm Animal Genomes (Abstract)
Advisor: Cathy Ernst
Graduated: Summer 2021

Dissertation: Heterogeneous Thalamic Reticular Nucleus Neurons and their Functional Role in Thalamocortical Processing (Abstract)
Advisor: Lee Cox
Graduated: Summer 2021

Dissertation: A Nitrogen-Responsive Small Peptide Signaling Mechanism Modulates Plant Root System Architecture (Abstract)
Advisor: Hideki Takahashi
Graduated: Spring 2021

Dissertation: Deciphering the Genetics Basis for Complex Trait Variation: Utilizing Alternative Genome-Wide Association Metrics and Molecular Phenotypes (Abstract)
Advisor: Cathy Ernst 
Graduated: Summer 2019

Dissertation: Roles of Hfq-Dependent sRNAs in E. amylovora Regulation of Virulence (Abstract)
Advisor: George Sundin
Graduated: Summer 2019

Dissertation: Investigating Management and Genetics of Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome Pathogens Fusarium Virguliforme and F. Brasiliense (Abstract) 
Advisor: Martin Chilvers
Graduated: Spring 2019

Dissertation: Identification of Survival Marker CXXC5 and Metastatic Modeling of Endometrial Cancer (Abstract)
Advisor: John Risinger
Graduated: Spring 2019

Dissertation: The Genetic Landscape of Marek's Disease Lymphoma (Abstract)
Advisor: Hans Cheng
Graduated: Spring 2019

Dissertation: Bacterial community assembly and stability on the surface of the Lake Sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens) eggs (Abstract)
Advisor: Terrence Marsh
Graduated: Spring 2019

Dissertation: Toward the Development of Synthetic Microbial Consortia Utilizing Engineered Cyanobacteria and Heterotroph Interactions (Abstract)
Advisor: Daniel Ducat
Graduated: Fall 2018

Dissertation: Genetic and Molecular Control of Oocyte Function (Abstract)
Advisor: Keith Latham
Graduated: Summer 2018

Dissertation: Weed Evolution: Genetic Differentiation Among Wild, Weedy, and Crop Radish (Abstract)
Advisor: Jeff Conner and Ian Dworkin
Graduated: Spring 2018

Dissertation: Investigating Complexity in Transcriptome Expression, Regulation, and Evolution Using Mathematical Modeling (Abstract)
Advisor: Shinhan Shiu
Graduated: Fall 2017

Dissertation: Chromatin and Transcriptional Regulation in Mouse Macrophages (Abstract)
Advisor: Monique Floer
Graduated: Fall 2017

Dissertation: Cocaine-mediated Induction and Gene Targets of Hippocampal FosB (Abstract)
Advisor: Alfred Robison
Graduated: Fall 2017

Dissertation: Machine Learning for the Study of Gene Regulation and Complex Traits (Abstract)
Advisor: David Arnosti and Ian Dworkin
Graduated: Summer 2017

Dissertation: Identifying a Causal Gene for Ocular Melanosis in Carin Terriers (Abstract)
Advisor: Simon Peterson-Jones
Graduated: Summer 2017

Dissertation: ARYL Hydrocarbon Receptor Activation by 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-P-dioxin Impairs Human B Lymphopoiesis (Abstract)
Advisor: Norbert Kaminski
Graduated: Spring 2017

Dissertation: The Role of Sphingolipids in Retinal Vascular Integrity (Abstract)
Advisor: Julia Busik
Graduated: Spring 2017

Dissertation: Novel Insights Into Sugar and Succinate Metabolism of Actinobacillus succinogenes from Strains Evolved for Improved Growth on Lignocellulose Hydrolysate Sugars (Abstract)
Advisor: Claire Vieille
Graduated: Spring 2017

Dissertation: Dual Role of PU.1 in Enhancer Priming in Macrophages (Abstract)
Advisor: Monique Floer
Graduated: Spring 2017

Dissertation: Using Transcriptome and Data Science Methods to Uncover Gene Regulatory and Functional Information (Abstract)
Advisor: Shin-Han Shiu
Graduated: Spring 2017

Dissertation: The Role of DBF4-Dependent Kinase (DDK) in Maintaining Genome Stability (Abstract)
Advisor: Michael Weinreich
Graduated: Spring 2017

Dissertation: A Role for ΔFOSB in the Regulation of Parkin in Brain Regions Containing Differentially Susceptible Dopaminergic Neurons (Abstract)
Advisor: Keith Lookingland
Graduated: Fall 2016

Dissertation: Genome-wide Analysis of Trascriptional Repression Mechanisms in the Drosophila Embryo (Abstract)
Advisor: David Arnosti
Graduated: Summer 2016

Dissertation: Intestinal Bamer Function Alters Bone Density (Abstract)
Advisor: Laura McCabe
Graduated: Summer 2016

Dissertation: Investigating a Mechanism for p38-MAPK Regulation of Notch in Prostate Epithelial Differentiation (Abstract)
Advisor: Cindy Miranti
Graduated: Spring 2016

Dissertation: Fra-1 Level in Aggressive Cancer Cell Lines under Serum Starved State and its Impact on an Autocrine Loop (Abstract)
Advisor: Michele Fluck
Graduated: Fall 2015

Dissertation: Dissecting the Role of Peroxisomes in Modulating Environmental Stress Response and Photosynthesis (Abstract)
Advisor: Jianping Hu
Graduated: Fall 2015

Dissertation: CNGB1 Mutation In Papillon Dogs: The Idenificaiton, Characterization and Cure (Abstract)
Advisor: Simon Peterson-Jones
Graduated: Fall 2015

Dissertation: The Role of Switch Region DNA and Protein Factors in Immunoglobulin Class Switch Recombination (Abstract)
Advisor: Kefei Yu
Graduated: Summer 2015

Dissertation: Investigating the Role of Elevated Free Fatty Acids in Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition of Helpatocellular Carcinoma (Abstract)
Advisor: Christina Chan
Graduated: Summer 2015

Dissertation: The Role of Jaz Proteins in the Regulation of Plant Growth and Defense (Abstract) 
Advisor: Gregg Howe
Graduated: Summer 2015

Dissertation: Molecular Differences Between Epithelial & Mesenchymal Cells as Candidates for Theraputic Targets and Biomarkers for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (Abstract)
Advisor: Brian Haab
Graduated: Fall 2014

Dissertation: Investigating Novel Therapeutic Targets for the Treatment of Fragile X Syndrome (Abstract)
Advisor: Hongbing Wang
Graduated: Fall 2014

Dissertation: Determining the Role of Irf6 in T Cell Development and Functional Commitment (Abstract)
Advisor: Brian Schutte
Graduated: Fall 2014

Dissertation: Identifying the Genetics Basis of Attenuation in Marek's Disease Virus via Experimental Evolution (Abstract)
Advisor: Hans Cheng
Graduated: Fall 2014

Dissertation: Determining the role of IRF6 in Oogenesis and Extra Embryonic Development (Abstract)
Advisor: Brian Schutte
Graduated: Fall 2014

Dissertation: Investigating the Role of Essential GTPase RbgA in the Assembly of the Large Ribosomal Subunit in Bacillus Subtillis (Abstract)
Advisor: Robert Britton
Graduated: Summer 2014

Dissertation: Mechanisms Underlying 2,3,7,8- tetrachlorodibenzo-p- dioxin-Mediated Suppression of B Cell Activation and Differentiation (Abstract)
Advisor: Norbert Kaminski
Graduated: Summer 2014

Dissertation: Towards Identifying Genes Involved in Photosynthetic Acclimation to Low Temperatures (Abstract)
Advisor: Mike Thomashow
Graduated: Spring 2014

Dissertation: Reversing Resistance in Melanoma and Malaria: Targeting Autophagy with Lysosomotropic Agents (Abstract)
Advisor: Jeff Mackeigan
Graduated: Fall 2013

Dissertation: Gene Content Evolution in Plant Genomes: Studies of Whole Genome Duplication, Intergenic Transcription and Expression Evolution in Brassicaceae and Poaceae Species (Abstract)
Advisor: Shin-Han Shiu
Graduated: Fall 2013

Dissertation: Effects of Methylmercury on Cerebellar Granule Cells of the Tottering Mouse (Abstract)
Advisor: William Atchison
Graduated: Summer 2013

Dissertation: DBF4 Coordinates DNA Replication, Chromosome Segregation, and Checkpoint Signal Transduction (Abstract)
Advisor: Michael Weinreich
Graduated: Summer 2013

Dissertation: The effect of Carpel and Stamen Primordia-targeted Ethylene Production and Perception on Sex Expression in Melon (Cucumis Melo L.) (Abstract)
Advisor: Rebecca Grumet
Graduated: Spring 2013

Dissertation: The Role of mciroRNA and Serine Palmitoyltransferase in Alzheimer's Disease (Abstract)
Advisor: Christina Chan
Graduated: Summer 2012

Dissertation: 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-rho;-dioxin (TCDD)-elicited steatosis: The Role of Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor (AHR) in Lipid Uptake, Metabolism, and Transport in Scd1+/+, Scd1-/-, and C57BL/6 Mice (Abstract)
Advisor: Tim Zacharewski
Graduated: Summer 2012

Masters Report: Structural Modeling and Mutagenesis to Probe the Functional Role of the N-termincal Domain of the Human Mitochondrial Replicative DNA Helicase
Advisor: Laurie Kaguni
Graduated: Spring 2012

Dissertation: The Malaria Vaccine Dilemma: Novel Approaches to Adenoviral Vectored Malaria Vaccines (Abstract)
Advisor: Andrea Amalfitano
Graduated: Spring 2012

Masters Report: Suppressive Role of TBK1 in Type I Interferon Production in a Murine System
Advisor: Andrea Amalfitano
Graduated: Fall 2011

Dissertation: Sexual Development and Ascospore Discharge in Fusarium Graminearum: The Role of Calcium and Myosin (Abstract)
Advisor: Frances Trail
Graduated: Fall 2011

Dissertation: The Effect of Progestin on Mammary Gland Branching Morphogenesis In Vitro (Abstract)
Advisor: Sandra Haslam
Graduated: Fall 2011

Dissertation: Roles of the Mitochondrial Single-stranded DNA-binding Protein at the Mitochondrial DNA Replication Fork (Abstract)

Advisor: Laurie Kaguni

Graduated: Fall 2011

Disseration: The Role of H19 on the Differentiation Potential of Parthenogenetic Embryonic Stem Cells (Abstract)
Advisor: Jose Cibeli
Graduated: Summer 2011

Disseration: The Identification of ATPAF1 as a Novel Asthma Susceptibility Gene and the Characterization of Functional Regulatory Variants (Abstract)
Advisor: Susan Ewart
Graduated: Summer 2011

Dissertation: Neuromuscular Transmission in a Naturally Occurring Mouse Mutant of the β Subunit of the Neuronal Calcium Channel (Abstract)
Advisor: Bill Atchison
Graduated: Summer 2011

Dissertation: The Influence of General and Inducible Hypermutation on Adapatation During Experimental Evolution (Abstract)
Advisor: George Sundin
Graduated: Spring 2011

Dissertation: Regulation of the Progesterone Receptor In The Mouse Mammary Gland: Characterization of the Transcription Unit, The Role of Activating Protien-1 (Ap-1), and the Influence of Ovarian Hormones (Abstract)
Advisor: Richard Miksicek
Graduated: Spring 2011

Dissertation: Tissue and Organ-Specific Phytochrome-Mediated Responses in Arabidopsis Thaliana (Abstract)
Advisor: Beronda Montgomery
Graduated: Fall 2010

Masters Report: Burkholderia cenocepacia strain AU1054: Type IV Secretion System and its role in pathogenesis and gene transfe
Advisor: George Sundin
Graduated: Fall 2010

Dissertation: Investigation of LIX1 And Its Role In Feline Spinal Atrophy Pathogenesis (Abstract)
Advisor: John Fyfe
Graduated: Fall 2010

Dissertation: A Novel TIP30 Complex Regulates Endocytic Trafficking of Signaling Receptors by Facilitating the Transport of Vacuolar (H+)-ATPases to Early Endosomes (Abstract)
Advisor: Hua Xiao
Graduated: Fall 2010

Dissertation: Investigating the Molecular Pathogenesis of a Novel Mitofusin 2 Mutation in a Canine Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (Abstract)
Advisor: John Fyfe
Graduated: Summer 2010

Disseration: Investigating DFNA20 Mutations in γ-actin: Studies in Yeast, Cell Culture, and Mouse (Abstract)
Advisor: Karen Friderici
Graduated: Summer 2010

Disseration: Characterization of a DFNB1 Deletion Allele in a Michigan Kindred of German Descent (Abstract)
Advisor: Karen Friderici
Graduated: Summer 2010

Dissertation: Analysis of the Subchloroplastic Distribution of Genomes Uncoupled 4 and Magnesium Chelatase (Abstract)
Advisor: Robert Larken
Graduated: Summer 2010

Disseration: Inhibition of Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Epithelial Cell Interactions by Vaginal LactobacillusSpecies (Abstract)
Advisor: Cindy Arvidson
Graduated: Spring 2010

Dissertation: Coordination of Division Complexes Across the Plastid Envelope Membrane (Abstract)
Advisor: Kathy Osteryoung
Graduated: Fall 2009

Masters Report: Population Structure and Virulence Gene Diversity of Group B Streptococcus Strains Isolated From Bovines
Advisor: Thomas Whittam
Graduated: Fall 2009

Dissertation: The Role of Hypoxia Inducible Factors in Lung Development and Cobalt-Induced Lung Injury (Advisor)
Advisor: John LaPres
Graduated: Fall 2009

Dissertation: Genetic Analysis of Tocopherol Functions in Arabidopsis at Low Temperatures (Abstract)
Advisor: Dean Della Penna
Graduated: Fall 2009

Dissertation: Characterizing Chicken Stem Cell Antigen 2, A Putative Marek's Disease Resistant Gene (Abstract)
Advisor: Hans Cheng
Graduated: Fall 2009

Dissertation: Structural and Functional Studies of Proteins Involved in Mitochondrial Function and Structure (Abstract)
Advisor: Dean Della Penna
Graduated: Fall 2009

Dissertation: Peroxisome Division In Arabidopsis thaliana (Abstract)
Advisor: Jianping Hu
Graduated: Fall 2009

Dissertation: Funcitional Analysis of Cytoplasmic γ-Actin Mutations Causing Non-Syndromic, Progressive Autosomal Dominant Hearing Loss (Abstract)
Advisor: Karen Friderici
Graduated: Fall 2009

Dissertation: C/EBPÎ3 has a Stimulatory Role in the Transcription of Proinflammatory Cytokine and Chemokine Genes (Abstract)
Advisor: Richard Schwartz
Graduated: Fall 2009

Dissertation: Identification and Characterization of Tomato (Solanum lycopersium) Proteins Involved in Resistance to Insect Herivores (Abstract)
Advisor: Gregg Howe
Graduated: Summer 2009

Master's Report: The development of a system to measure ribosomal dropoff in microorganisms with various rRNA operon copies
Advisor: Tom Schmidt
Graduated: Summer 2009

Dissertation: LC/MS Based Metabolite Profiling in Reverse Genetics Investigations of Wounding and Pathogen Stress Responses in Arabidopsis thaliana (Abstract)
Advisor: A. Daniel Jones
Graduated: Summer 2009

Dissertation: Role of waaL and umuDC in Erwinia amylovoara Ea1189 in Oxidative and Ultraviolet Radition Stress Survival (Abstract)
Advisor: George Sundin
Graduated: Spring 2009

Dissertation: Regulation of angiotensinogen gene expression by transforming growth factor-beta 1 in lung fibroblasts (Abstract)
Advisor: Bruce Uhal
Graduated: Fall 2008

Dissertation: Role of the Plastid Envelope Membrane in Integrating the Plastid into Cellular Metobolic Networks (Abstract)
Advisor: Andreas Weber
Graduated: Fall 2008

Dissertation: Understanding the origin and function of organellar metabolite transport proteins in photosynethic Eukaryotes (Abstract)
Advisor: Andreas Weber
Graduated: Fall 2008

Dissertation: Genomic Analysis of Pathogen Evolution: Virulence Gene Acquisition and Genetic Erosion in Escherichia coli (Abstract)
Advisor: Thomas Whittam
Graduated: Summer 2008

Dissertation: Role of ADa2b AND GCN5 in COR Gene Expression during Cold Acclimation in Arabidopsis (Abstract)
Advisor: Michael Thomashow
Graduated: Summer 2008

Dissertation: Drosophila Retinoblastoma protein regulation by the COP9 Signalosome: A Link between proteplytic destruction and activity of a transcriptional repressor? (Abstract)
Advisor: David Arnosti
Graduated: Fall 2007

Dissertation:  In Vivo Analysis of the Molecular Mechanism of Repression of the Drosophila Long-Range Repressor Hairy (Abstract)
Advisor: David Arnosti
Graduated: Fall 2007

Dissertation: Cell Wall Biosynthesis in Zea mays (Abstract)
Advisor: Jonathan Walton
Graduated: Fall 2007

Dissertation: The Role of HIFIa Signaling in Metal-Induced Toxicity (Abstract)
Advisor: John LaPres
Graduated: Fall 2007