Undergraduate Institution and Major/Degree:
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Cornell College, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Major Advisor(s):
Research Description: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological diseases of young adults in Europe and North America. Worldwide, approximately 2.5 million people are affected by this chronic inflammatory, demyelinating disease of the CNS. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis include sensory disturbances, trunk and limb paresthesias, limb weakness and gait ataxia. Intracranial inoculation of Theiler's murine encephalomyelitis virus (TMEV) into susceptible strains of mice produces a biphasic disease in which the chronic phase models human multiple sclerosis. My research focuses on three main areas: (1) gender differences in disease progression, (2) pain in multiple sclerosis and (3) interactions between chemokine and opiate receptors and how they affect the progression of the disease. Lab Rotations:
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Bill Engeland
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Alice Larson
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M.K. Njenga
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Alvin Beitz
Courses Taken Beyond the Core Courses:
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MVB 8201 - Mechanisms of Animal Health and Disease
- NSC 8026 - Neuro-immune interactions
- NSC 8222 - Central Regulation of Autonomic Function
- PE 1015 - Weight Training
- PUBH 5414 - Biostatistical Methods I
- WOST 3202 - Biology of Women
- GRAD 8101 - Teaching in higher education
- MICA 8001 - Integrated topics
- PHCL 8208 - Neuropsychopharmacology
- MICA 8003 - Immunity and Immunopathology
- PHCL 8207 - Seminar - Psychopharmacology
Conferences Attended and Presentations:
- Society for Neuroscience annual meeting - Fall 2001, 2003, 2004 (presented posters 2003 and 2004 listed under presentations)
- Society on Neuroimmune Pharmacology - spring 2004 did not present
Committee Members:
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David Brown - Chair
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Philip Peterson
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Mike Murtaugh
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Alvin Beitz - Advisor
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M. K. Njenga - Advisor
Selected Publications and Presentations: Poster Presentations:
- J.L. Lynch M.J. Baddorf, J.F Alley, M.K. Njenga, A.J. Beitz. Sex differences in gene expression in the spinal cord of a mouse model of multiple sclerosis. Society for Neuroscience National Meeting, 2004.
- J.L. Lynch, M.J. Baddorf, J. F. Alley, M. K. Njenga, A.J Beitz. Sex Differences in gene expression in the spinal cord of normal B6C3fe/1 mice. Society for Neuroscience National Meeting, 2003.
Presentations:
- J.L Lynch. The effect of sex hormones on immune-mediated demyelination in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis. University of Minnesota Neuroscience Colloquium, 2004.
Awards and Honors:
- Lin Graduate Student Fellowship, 2004
- PharmacoNeuroImmunology Training Fellowship, University of Minnesota, 2003-present
- Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Cornell College 1998-2001
- Motor Board, Cornell College 2000-2001
- Biochemistry Molecular Biology Outstanding Senior, Cornell College, 2000-2001
- Deans List, Cornell College , fall 1998-2000, spring 1998 -2001
- Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Academic All-Conference, softball 2000
- National Fast pitch Coaches Association All-American Scholar Athlete, 2000
Professional Memberships:
- Society for Neuroscience
- Society on Neuroimmune Pharmacology
Home Town:
- Walla Walla, Washington
- High School - DeSales Catholic
Current Position:
- Post Doctoral Associate
Department of Internal Medicine/Geriatrics
Current Institution: Saint Louis University
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