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Faculty Publications
Olesnicky, E. C., B. Bhogal, and E. R. Gavis. "Combinatorial use of Translational Co-Factors for Cell Type-Specific Regulation during Neuronal Morphogenesis in Drosophila." Developmental Biology 365(1): 208-218, 2012. DOI: 10.1016/j.ydbio.2012.02.028
Prof. Eugenia Olesnicky Killian, Department of Biology
Article's Abstract
"The translational regulators Nanos (Nos) and Pumilio (Pum) work together to regulate the morphogenesis of dendritic arborization (da) neurons of the Drosophila larval peripheral nervous system. In contrast, Nos and Pum function in opposition to one another in the neuromuscular junction to regulate the morphogenesis and the electrophysiological properties of synaptic boutons. Neither the cellular functions of Nos and Pum nor their regulatory targets in neuronalmorphogenesis are known. Here we show that Nos and Pum are required to maintain the dendritic complexity of da neurons during larval growth by promoting the outgrowth of new dendritic branches and the stabilization of existing dendritic branches, in part by regulating the expression of cut and head involution defective. Through an RNA interference screen we uncover a role for the translationalco-factor Brain Tumor (Brat) in dendrite morphogenesis of da neurons and demonstrate that Nos, Pum, and Brat interact genetically to regulate dendrite morphogenesis. In the neuromuscular junction, Brat function is most likely specific for Pum in the presynaptic regulation of bouton morphogenesis. Our results reveal how the combinatorial use of co-regulators like Nos, Pum and Brat can diversify their roles in post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression for neuronalmorphogenesis."-- from the journal.
Posted 5/19/12
Library Display
UCCS Faculty Publications 2002 - 2012
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This display presents a selection of UCCS faculty book, video and audio publications from the past 10 years. Although the display is not a complete representation of all faculty publications, it does illustrate the variety of scholarly work accomplished by our faculty. Many titles are currently checked out, and keep in mind that the majority of faculty publications are in article form and don't lend themselves to display.
The display was created by Christina Martinez.
Posted 5/15/12
Faculty Publications
Benight, Charles C. "Understanding Human Adaptation to Traumatic Stress Exposure: Beyond the Medical Model." Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy 4(1), 1-8, 2012. doi:10.1037/a0026245
Prof. Charles Benight, Department of Psychology
Article's Abstract
"This special section in Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy provides the reader with a collection of theory driven papers that look beyond the current medical model approach. This first paper introduces many of the primary theoretical frameworks used for trauma research. Each of the subsequent empirical papers addresses a different theoretically based question on human adaptation to traumatic stress. The concluding paper reviews the research on human resilience after trauma emphasizing the importance of healthy adaptation. We hope this collection provides the reader with a useful launch pad for future theory driven studies in our field."-- from the journal.
Posted 5/9/12
Faculty Publications
Wilson, J. S., Cheryl M. Kelly, M. Schootman, E. A. Baker, A. Banerjee, M. Clennin, and D. K. Miller. "Assessing the Built Environment Using Omnidirectional Imagery." American Journal of Preventive Medicine 42(2), 193-199, 2012.
Prof. Cheryl Kelly, Department of Health Sciences
Article's Abstract
"Observational audits commonly are used in public health research to collect data on built environment characteristics that affect health-related behaviors and outcomes, including physical activity and weight status. However, implementing in-person field audits can be expensive if observations are needed over large or geographically dispersed areas or at multiple points in time. A reliable and more efficient method for observational audits could facilitate extendibility (i.e., expanded geographic and temporal scope) and lead to more standardized assessment that strengthens the ability to compare results across different regions and studies. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the degree of agreement between field audits and audits derived from interpretation of three types of omnidirectional imagery."
"Street segments from St. Louis MO and Indianapolis IN were stratified geographically to ensure representation of neighborhoods with different socioeconomic characteristics in both cities. Audits were conducted in 2008 and 2009 using four methods: field audits, and interpretation of archived imagery, new imagery, and Google Street View imagery. Agreement between field audits and image-based audits was assessed using observed agreement and the prevalence-adjusted bias-adjusted kappa statistic (PABAK). Data analysis was conducted in 2010. When measuring the agreement between field audits and audits from the different sources of imagery, the mean PABAK statistic for all items on the instrument was 0.78 (archived); 0.80 (new); and 0.81 (Street View imagery), indicating substantial to nearly perfect agreement among methods. It was determined that image-based audits represent a reliable method that can be used in place of field audits to measure several key characteristics of the built environment important to public health research."-- from the journal.
Posted 5/7/12
Faculty Publications
Ray, Joan Klingel. Jane Austen's Life and Novels: A Documentary Volume. Detroit : Gale Cengage Learning, 2012.
Ray, Joan Klingel. Jane Austen's Popular and Critical Reputation: A Documentary Volume. Detroit : Gale Cengage Learning, 2012.
Prof. Joan Ray, Department of English
About Jane Austen's Life and Novels: A Documentary Volume
"A bio-bibliographic guide covering Jane Austen's life and writings, using contemporary or mid- to late-eighteenth and nineteenth-century sources, drawing heavily on the author's letters and the accounts of those who remembered her well. This volume covers Austen's childhood, how she evolved into a writer, and her published novels and their reception by the public and by literary scholars." -- from the publisher.
About Jane Austen's Popular and Critical Reputation: A Documentary Volume
"A bio-bibliographic guide covering the lives and contributions of thirty-three journalists who endured physical discomfort and separation from their families and risked their lives to inform their fellow Americans and the rest of the world about the greatest and most destructive war in human history. Included are writers, photographers, broadcasters, and a cartoonist." -- from the publisher.
Posted 5/1/12
Archives Display
May Day
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"May Day" is the focus of this month's Archives display. "May Day" is an annual event held to raise awareness for how to save our archives and for disaster preparedness. "May Day" is sponsored by the Society of American Archivists. The topics included in this display are an introduction to "May Day", the mission and collection development policies of the UCCS archives, materials used by archivists to preserve an archival collection, and environmental factors which effect preservation.
The display was created by Mary Rupp, Archives Librarian and Digital Repository Coordinator.
Posted 4/30/12