Name |
Year |
Dissertation Title |
Mentor |
|---|---|---|---|
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Phaethon Philbrook, Ph.D. |
2022 |
“Medium Chain Fatty Acid Receptor GPR84 Modulates Anti-tumor Immunity Through Metabolic Reprogramming” |
Augusto Ochoa, M.D. |
|
Ciera Singleton, Ph.D. |
2021 |
"The Transcriptional Role of Notch-4 in ER+ Breast Cancer" |
Judy Crabtree, Ph.D. |
|
Jennie L. Roy, Ph.D. |
2020 |
“Splice Redirection of MLH3 to Slow Progression of DNA Repeat Expansion Disorders” |
Edward Grabczyk, Ph.D. |
|
Caroline Burroughs, M.S. |
2020 |
“Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion in |
Edward Grabczyk, Ph.D. |
|
Ayesha Umrigar, Ph.D. |
2019 |
“Phenotypic and Genetic Characterization of Hearing Loss in the Louisiana Acadians” |
Fern Tsien, Ph.D. |
|
Jorge Peñas, M.S. |
2019 |
"Genetic and Clinical Characterization of Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma Cell Lines and Patient Samples" |
Fern Tsien, Ph.D. |
|
Kirsten Wood Termine, Ph.D. |
2018 |
“Discovery and Characterization of Copy Number Variations in High-Risk Men with Hereditary Prostate Cancer” |
Diptasri Mandal, Ph.D. |
|
Dinh-Vahn Tran, M.S. |
2018 |
“Analysis of Copy Number Variations in |
Diptasri Mandal, Ph.D. |
|
Kayla Fuselier, Ph.D. |
2017 |
“MLH3 Isoforms: The Difference 72 Nucleotides Makes in GAA•TTC Repeat Expansion” |
Edward Grabczyk, Ph.D. |
|
Matthew Dean, Ph.D. |
2016 |
"Effects of Ethanol on Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 Signaling in a Model of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders" |
Krzysztof Reiss, PhD |
| Jospeh "Gavin" Daigle, Ph.D. | 2015 |
"Uncovering the Molecular Mechanisms of FUS Toxicity and Stress Granule Dynamics in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis" |
Udai Pandey, Ph.D. |
|
John "Jack" DePaolo, Ph.D. |
2015 |
"ARD1-Mediated AR Acetylation in Prostate Tumorigenesis" |
Wanguo Liu, Ph.D. |
|
Elaine Maggi, Ph.D. |
2015 |
"Role of Aberrant RBP2 Expression in Neuroendocrine Tumors" |
Judy Crabtree, Ph.D. |
|
Jyothi Vijayaraghavan, Ph.D. |
2015 |
"MicroRNA-Mediated Regulation of Adaptive Beta Cell Mass Expansion" |
Judy Crabtree, Ph.D. |
|
Michael Ripple, Ph.D. |
2014 |
"Modulation of Wnt Pathway Target Gene Expression by JC Virus T-Antigen in Colon Cancer" |
Luis Del Valle, M.D. |
|
Jacob Loupe, Ph.D. |
2014 |
"The Contribution of PAX3-FOXO1 to the Progression of Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma" |
Andrew Hollenbach, Ph.D. |
|
Anasheh Halabi, Ph.D. |
2013 |
"Targeting DNA Mismatch Repair in Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion" |
Edward Grabczyk, Ph.D. |
|
Aditi Iyengar, Ph.D. |
2013 |
"Potential Role of PAX3 Phosphorylation in Melanoma Progression" |
Andrew Hollenbach, Ph.D. |
|
David Ricks, Ph.D. |
2013 |
"The Role of Antibodies Targeting Fungal Carbohydrates In Host Defense Against Pneumocystis" |
Jay Kolls, M.D. |
| Nikki Nguyen, Ph.D. | 2012 |
"Vitamin D Regulation of Immune Responses to Aspergillus Fumigatus" |
Jay Kolls, M.D. |
|
Sun Mi Choi, Ph.D. |
2012 |
“STAT3, Reg3g, and acute alcohol in pulmonary host defense against MRSA USA300” |
Jay Kolls, M.D. |
|
Alain D'Souza, Ph.D. |
2012 |
“Acute Ethanol Suppresses Murine Macrophage Proteasome Function Leading to Altered Macrophage Cellular Functions” |
Judd Shellito, M.D. |
|
Elisa Ledet, Ph.D. |
2011 |
“Determination Of Genetic Susceptibility in Hereditary Prostate Cancer Families” |
Diptasri Mandal, Ph.D. |
|
Sammeta "Vamsee" Raju, Ph.D. |
2011 |
“Alcohol Effects on Airway Epithelia” |
Guoshun Wang, Ph.D. |
|
Ayan Banerjee, Ph.D. |
2010 |
“Cellular Models Evaluating The Pathogenesis of Friedreich's Ataxia” |
Edward Grabczyk, Ph.D. |
|
Ryan Bonvillain, Ph.D. |
2010 |
“The Role of CFTR in Phagocytic Host Defense” |
Guoshun Wang, Ph.D. |
|
Kevin Dietz, Ph.D. |
2010 |
“Characterization of the Phosphorylation of the Myogenic Transcription Factor PAX3 and the Oncogenic Fusion Protein PAX3-FOX01” |
Andrew Hollenbach, Ph.D. |
|
Scott Ditch, Ph.D. |
2010 |
“GAA-TTC Trinucleotide Repeat Expansion In Human Cells” |
Edward Grabczyk, Ph.D. |
|
Heena Mehta, Ph.D. |
2010 |
“Mycobacterial Heat Shock Protein Alpha Crystalin As A Target For Improved Vaccination Strategies Against Tuberculosis” |
Alistair Ramsay, Ph.D. |
|
Alpa Sidhu, Ph.D. |
2009 |
“Identification And Characterization Of Direct Transcriptional Targets Of FOX01A” |
Andrew Hollenbach, Ph.D. |
|
Kong Chen, Ph.D. |
2008 |
“The Role of Interleukin-7 Receptor on T Cell Survival And Proliferation During Early Activation” |
Yan Cui, Ph.D. |
|
San San Ng, Ph.D. |
2008 |
“Genetic Studies Of Cobalamin C Disease” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Paulo Rodriguez, Ph.D. |
2008 |
“L-Arginine Metabolism By Arginase I In Myeloid Cells, A Novel Mechanism of Tumor Escape” |
Augusto Ochoa, M.D. |
|
Srirangan Sampath, Ph.D. |
2008 |
“Localization Of The Genetic Defect Underlying A Novel Autosomal Dominant Disorder” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Anand Viswanathan, Ph.D. |
2008 |
“Engineering Mesenchymal Stem Cells With The N-Formyl Peptide Receptor To Enhance Lung Engraftment” |
Guoshun Wang, Ph.D. |
|
Jovanny Zabeleta, Ph.D. |
2008 |
“Helicobacter Pylori Arginase And Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms In Cytokine Genes As Possible Modulators Of Gastric Pre-Cancerous Lesions. |
Augusto Ochoa, M.D. |
|
Jennifer Lentz, Ph.D. |
2007 |
“Animal Models Of Usher Syndrome type IC” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Xi “Jesse” Tang, Ph.D. |
2007 |
“Role Of ATM In Genomic Instability” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Miriam Mancuso, Ph.D. |
2006 |
“Interruptions In The GAA*TTC Repeat of Friedreich Ataxia Alleviate DNA Triplex Formation |
Edward Grabczyk, Ph.D. |
|
Aimee Talarski, M.S. |
2006 |
“Use of Cytogenetics And Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (Fish) In The Diagnosis Of Patients With Multiple Congential Anomalies (MCA) And Neurological Abnormalities” |
|
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Tara Turley- Stoulig, Ph.D. |
2005 |
“Use of Covariates In The Linkage Analysis of Complex Qualitative Traits” |
Diptasri Mandal, Ph.D. |
|
Jennifer Abadie, M.S. |
2004 |
“GJB2 Associated Deafness” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Gauri Dalvi, Ph.D. |
2004 |
“Genetics Of Movement Disorders In Southwest Louisiana” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Deiadra Garrett, M.D., Ph.D. |
2004 |
“In Utero Gene Therapy With Adeno-Associated Virus” |
Craig Cohen, Ph.D. |
|
Deidra Arnaud Winnier, Ph.D. |
2004 |
“Deafness (dn) Mouse: Transmembrane Cochlear Expressed Gene 1 (Tmc1) And Refining The Genetic Map” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Chad Donaldson, M.S. |
2002 |
“Characterization And Disease Association Of An ALU Retroposon In The Progesterone Receptor Gene” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Derek Ragusa, Ph.D. |
2002 |
“Cellular Phenotype And Frataxin Expression In Friedreich Ataxia Fibroblasts” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Nathan Maarkward, Ph.D. |
2001 |
“A Framework For The Objective Measurement Of Genomic Information” |
Mary Pelias, Ph.D. |
|
Stacy Drury, M.D., Ph.D. |
2000 |
“Identification Of Genes in the Deafness (dn) Interval” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Cristina Justice, Ph.D. |
1998 |
“Analysis Of The GAA Trinucleotide Repeat In The Friedreich Ataxia Gene” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Bronwyn Westling, M.S. |
1997 |
“A Cluster Of Markers On Chromosome 1 Shows Evidence For Linkage To Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy With Absence In A Large Mexican Family” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Smita Premkumar, Ph.D. |
1996 |
“Effects of Sex And Strain On The Genetic Linkage Maps” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Janice Priest, Ph.D. |
1996 |
“Gene Localization of An X-Linked Neuropathy And Mutational Analysis Of The FGFR2 Gene in Craniosynostoses” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Kavita Purohit, Ph.D. |
1996 |
“Molecular Genetic Studies of Friedreich |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Diptasri Mandal, Ph.D. |
1996 |
“A comparison of the power of model dependent and model independent linkage analysis using computer simulation” |
Joan Bailey-Wilson, Ph.D. |
|
Kathryn Hanson, M.S. |
1995 |
“Variability Of Blood Pressure In Response To Stress: Is There A Genetic Component?” |
Alexander Wilson, Ph.D. |
|
Pornport Limprasert, Ph.D. |
1995 |
“Genomic Imprinting In Human Genetic Diseases” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Laura Miller, M.S. |
1995 |
“Legal and Ethical Challenges Of Genetic Testing And Screening” |
Mary Pelias, Ph.D. |
|
Sharon Krieger, M.S. |
1987 |
“Molecular Mechanisms Of Mouse Mammary Oncogenesis” |
J. Craig Cohen, Ph.D. |
|
Rana Shaftiq-Hoda, M.S. |
1987 |
“Pre-Natal Detection Of Fetal Abnormalities Using Alpha-Fetoprotein” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |
|
Mei Lu, M.S. |
1987 |
“Linkage Analysis Of Coagulation Factor 13B, Kell And Glutamic-Pyruvate Transaminase To Some Other Genetic Markers” |
Bronya Keats, Ph.D. |