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Eileen D. Grogan

CURRICULUM VITAE: Eileen D. Grogan

Associate Professor, Tenured
Saint Joseph's University
Department of Biology
5600 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395
egrogan@sju.edu

Research | Education | Dissertation | Appointments | Honors | Affiliations | Societies
Publications | Posters | Public Outreach | Lectures | Teaching
Peer-Review | Other Professional Service | Lab Research | Field Research

Research Interests/Objectives:

I take an integrative approach (fossil and extant) to the study of the origin and relationships of chondrichthyan fishes, and of the origin and evolution of early vertebrates. Emphasis is placed on the functional and developmental morphology of the cranium, suspensorium, mineralized tissues and the immune and vascular systems. Studies in progress involve ontogenetic and phylogenetic differentiation of the cranium, the development and mineralization of skeletal tissues, the description of new Bear Gulch fishes, and cladistic analyses of the Paleozoic fishes.

Education:

• Washington College: 1980-1985: B.S. in Biology.
• University of Delaware: 1984-1985, Graduate School / immunology.
• Adelphi University: 1986-1988, M.S. in Biology.
• College of William and Mary: 1989-1993, Ph.D in Marine Science.
  School of Marine Science
  Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS)

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Dissertation:

"The Structure of the Holocephalan Head and the Relationships of the Chondrichthyes."

Major Professor: Dr. John A. Musick
Dissertation Accepted: November 1993

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Professional Appointments:

• Fall 2002-present: Research Associate, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Dept. of Vertebrate Paleontology, Pittsburgh, PA.
• Spring 2001: Visiting Researcher, The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, Department of Ichthyology and Adelphi University (NY), Department of Environmental Studies.
• Fall 2000: Visiting Research Scientist, Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Laboratoire de Paléontologie, Paris, France.
• 1998-Present:Research Associate, The Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, Department of Ichthyology
• Aug. 2001: Associate Professor of Biology, St. Joseph's University
• Sept. 1994- Aug. 2001: Assistant Professor of Biology, Saint Joseph's University

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Honors/ Governance/ Nominations in Professional and Research Societies:

• 2005: Elected (2 year term), Nomination Committee, American Elasmobranch Society.
• 2005: SJU 2003-2004 Faculty Merit Award for Distinguished Service.
• 2000: Nominated, Board of Directors, American Elasmobranch Society
• 1999: Nominated, President of the American Elasmobranch Society
• 1998: Elected (2 year term), American Elasmobranch Society's Grant Fund Committee.
• 1997- 2001: Editorial Board for Copeia, Official Journal of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists.
• 1997: Candidate for President, American Elasmobranch Society.
• 1997: Honorary Member, AED:Premedical Honors Society, St. Joseph's University Chapter. Elected by the students for research, teaching, and support of students.
• 1997: Nominated, Tengelmann Award for Distinguished Teaching and Research.
• 1997: Biographee, Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 4th Edition.
• 1995: Elected Member (6/95 - 12/99), New York Explorers Club: Fellow National rank, a designation restricted to scientists who have demonstrated significant contributions to field research and exploration and have promoted the dissemination of knowledge in these areas through scholarly publication.
• 1991: Elected Member, Board of Directors for the American Elasmobranch Society
  (term: 6/91- 6/96).
• 1987: Induction to Sigma Xi Research Society: Associate Member: 1987-1995,
  Full Member: 1995-present.
• 1984: James B. Engle Scholarship in Marine Biology: Summer, NOAA/NMFS
  Research internship investigating neoplasia in Mya arenaria at the Oxford
  Pathobiology Laboratory, Oxford, Maryland.

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Research Institute Affiliations:

• 2002-present:Research Associate, Department of Vertebrate Paleontology, Carnegie Museum of Natural History.
• 1998-present: Research Associate, Department of Ichthyology, Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences.

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Membership in Professional Societies:

• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• American Elasmobranch Society
• American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists
• Society of Vertebrate Paleontology
• Sigma Xi Research Society

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Publications:

• *2004. Lund, R. and E. D. Grogan. Five New Euchondrocephalan Chondrichthyes From The Bear Gulch Limestone (Serpukhovian, Namurian E2b) Of Montana And Their Impact On The Class Chondrichthyes. In: Recent Advances in the Origin and Early Radiation of Vertebrates, G. Arratia, R. Cloutier, and M. V. H Wilson (eds.) Verlag Dr. Friedrich Pfeil Munchen, Germany 703p.
• *2004. Lund, R. and E. D. Grogan. Two tenaculum-bearing Holocephalimorpha (Chondrichthyes) from the Bear Gulch Limestone (Chesterian, Serpukhovian) of Montana, USA, and their impact on the evolution of the Holocephali. In: Recent Advances in the Origin and Early Radiation of Vertebrates, G. Arratia, R. Cloutier, and M. V. H Wilson (eds.), Verlag Dr. Friedrich Pfeil Munchen, Germany 703p.
• 2004. Janvier, P., R. Lund, and E. D. Grogan. Further consideration of the earliest known lamprey, Hardistiella montanensis Janvier and Lund 1982, from the Carboniferous of Bear Gulch Montana, USA, Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 23: 742-743.
• *2004. Grogan, E. D. and R. Lund. The Origin And Relationships Of Early Chondrichthyes. (Ch.1) In : The Biology of Sharks and their Relatives. Carrier, J., J. A. Musick, and M. Heithaus eds., CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.
• 2002. Grogan, E. D. and R. Lund. The Geological and Biological Environment of the Bear Gulch Limestone (Mississippian of Montana) and a Model for its Paleoreconstruction. Geobios. 24(2): 295-315.
• 2000. Grogan, E. D. and R. Lund. Debeerius ellefseni (Fam. Nov., Gen. Nov., Sped. Nov.) an Autodiastylic Chondrichthyan From the Mississippian Bear Gulch Limestone of Montana (USA), the Relationships of the Chondrichthyes, and Comments on Gnathostome Evolution. J. Morphology 243:219-245 (Cover Feature)
• 1999. Grogan, E.D., R. Lund, D. Didier. Description of the Chimaerid Jaw and its Phylogenetic Origins. J. Morphology 239:45-59.
• *1997. Lund R. and Grogan E.D. "Cochliodonts from the Bear Gulch Limestone (Mississippian, Montana, USA) and the Evolution of the Holocephali." pp. 477-492 in Dinofest International, Proceedings of a Symposium sponsored by Arizona State University, A Publication of the Academy of Natural Sciences.
• *1997. Grogan E.D. and R. Lund. "Soft Tissue Pigments of the Upper Mississippian Chondrenchelyid, Harpagofututor volsellorhinus (Chondrichthyes, Holocephali) From the Bear Gulch Limestone, Montana, USA.", Journal of Paleontology. 7(2):337-342.
• *1997. Lund, R. and E.D. Grogan. "Relationships of the Chimaeriformes and the Basal Radiation of the Chondrichthyes.", Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries 7:65-123.
• *1996. Musick, J.A., J.C. Defosse, S. Wilk, D. McMillan, and E.D. Grogan. Historical Comparison of the Structure of Demersal Fish Communities Near a Deep-Sea Disposal Site in the Western North Atlantic. J. Marine Env. Engg. 1-23.
• 1995. Grogan E.D. and R. Lund. "Pigment Patterns, Soft Anatomy and Relationships of Bear Gulch Chondrichthyes (Namurian E2b, Lower Carboniferous, Montana, USA)." Geobios, Memoire Special No. 19:145-146
• 1992. Musick, J.A., J.C. Defosse, and E.D. Grogan. "Fish Assemblages at a Deep-Water Sewage Disposal Site (DWD-106)." A final Contract Report Submitted by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, The College of William and Mary to the National Marine Fisheries Service. Sandy Hook, N.J. 43pp, 4 appendices.
• 1991. Grogan, E.D. and R. Lund. "Human Cells React to Factors of Elasmobranch Origin." Copeia 2:402-408.
• 1990. Grogan, E.D. and R. Lund. "A Culture System for the Maintenance of Shark and Stingray Immunocytes." J. Fish Biology 36:633-642.

(* denotes invited paper)

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Posters:

• 2005. Mickle, K., R. Lund, and E. D. Grogan-Lund. Description of Three New Paleoniscoid Actinopterygians from the Bear Gulch Limestone of Montana (Serpukhovian, Namurian E2b) and the Relationships of Early Actinopterygians. Annual Meetings of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, Phoenix Arizona.
• 2005. Mickle, K., R. Lund, and E. D. Grogan-Lund. Description of Three New Paleoniscoid Actinopterygians from the Bear Gulch Limestone of Montana (Serpukhovian, Namurian E2b). Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 2005. *Berta, A., B. Wallin, L. Forte, and E. D. Grogan-Lund. Further Analysis of TesserateMineralization in Squalus acanthius. Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University
• 2005. *Guzzi, D., E. D. Grogan-Lund, and R. Lund. A Comparative Anatomical Study of Extant and Extinct Holocephalan Fishes. Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University
• 2004. *Cosentino, J., *A. Bonnet, E. D. Grogan-Lund, and R. Lund. A Histological Analysis of Mineralization in the Upper Jaw and Labial Cartilages of Squalus acanthius.Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 2004. *Sandrian. M,, R. Lund, and E. D. Grogan-Lund. A Study of the Histology and Function of Pores in the Dermal Skeleton of the Paleoniscoid "Roundtail". Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 2004. *Salvati, L., *B. Ciongoli, E. D. Grogan-Lund, and R. Lund. Branchial and Hypobranchial Muscles of the St. Joseph fish, Callorhincus capensis and their Signifigance to the Relationships of Early Jawed Vertebrates. Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 2004. *Sheasgreen, K. A., E. D. Grogan-Lund, and R. Lund. A Histological Examination of Mineralization in the Meckel's Cartilage of Squalus acanthius. Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 2003. *Dierks, N. and E. D. Grogan. Round-tail: Basal Osteichthyan or Primitive Actinopterygian? Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 2002. Lund, R. and E. D. Grogan. The anatomy of Harpacanthus fimbriatus Traquair from the Bear Gulch Limestone of Montana, USA. 2002 Annual Meetings of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (Norman, Oklahoma), Symposium on Recent Advances on the Origin and Radiation of Early Vertebrates.
• 2002. *Dierks, N. and E. D. Grogan. "Preliminary Cranial Analysis of a Paleoniscoid Code-named "Round Tail" from the Bear Gulch Limestone (Namurian E2b; Serpukovian)." Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 2000. *Kowalski, M. and E. D. Grogan. "Effects of Induced Stress Upon the Mineralization of Shark Vertebrae and Mineralization Patterns Within the Centrum." Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 2000. *Carl, M. and E. D. Grogan. "Effects of Intermittent Mechanical Stress on the Mineralization of Shark Skeletal Tissue." Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 1999. *Carl, M., S. Fasciano, K. Machovec, and E. D. Grogan. "Effects of Intermittent Mechanical Stress on the Mineralization of Shark Skeletal Tissue." Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 1999. Grogan, E. D., R. Lund, and D. Didier. "A description of the Chimaerid jaw and its Phylogenetic Origins, II". for Major Events in Early Vertebrate Evolution: Paleontology, Phylogeny, and Development, a Joint Natural History Museum (London) / Systematics Association conference. April 8-9
• 1999. Lund, R., and E.D. Grogan, "Relationships of some Carboniferous Euchondrocephalans and Re-examination of Helodus simplex." for Major Events in Early Vertebrate Evolution:Paleontology, Phylogeny, and Development, a Joint Natural History Museum (London) / Systematics Association conference. April 8-9
• 1998. *Yucha, D.T., C. A. *Fluharty, and E. D. Grogan. "Histological Comparisons of Shark and Chimaerid Calcified Cartilage." Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 1998. *Hill, J. and E. D. Grogan. "An Anatomical Analysis and Reconstruction of Het-2." Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 1998. *Pedicino, N. and E. D. Grogan. " Stress Analysis and the Design of the Selachian Lower Jaw." Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 1997. *Lafferty, D. J. and E. D. Grogan. "An Evaluation of Species Discrimination Using Cranial Morphometrics." Sigma Xi Research Forum, St. Joseph's University.
• 1997. *Yucha, D. T. and E. D. Grogan. "A Preliminary Histological Analysis of Calcified Cartilage: Development of Shark Vertebrae." October 4 BMB/Biology Joint Research Forum, Penn. State University.
• 1997. Grogan, E. D. and R. Lund. "A Description of the Chimaerid Jaw and it Phylogenetic Origins." Oct. 8-11 annual meetings of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, Chicago.

(* denotes student co-author.)

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Public Outreach:

• Recent Books featuring Bear Gulch Research/Related Scientific Studies:
  • The Shark Chronicles by J. A. Musick and B. MacMillan (Times Books Publishers © 2002)
  • Aquagenesis by Richard Ellis (Viking Penguin Publishers © 2001)
  • The Sharkabet by Ray Troll (WestWinds Publishers © 2002)
• Educational Pamphlets for Public Distribution:
  • Grogan, E. D. "Sharks in Time. A 1998 Dinofest Exhibit."

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Lectures:

• 2005. Lund. R. and E. D. Grogan Iniopterygians from the Bear Gulch of Montana (Serpukhovian, Namurian E2b). Annual meetings of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, Phoenix, Arizona.
• 2004. Grogan, E. D. Shark Fishing in Montana. A seminar presented to the science faculty and undergraduate students of Widener University
• 2004. Grogan, E.D. and R. Lund. Diversity and Evolution of Paleozoic Chondrichthyes. Annual meetings of the American Elasmobranch Society, Norman Oklahoma.
• 2004. Lund, R. and E. D. Grogan. The Search for the Stem Group Chondrichthyan. Annual meetings of the American Elasmobranch Society, Norman Oklahoma.
• 2004. *Grogan, E. D. Snorkeling a Paleozoic Bay: Shark Fishing in Montana. Sigma Xi and Women in Science Lecture Series. Washington College, Chestertown Md. (March 26-28)
• 2003. Grogan, E. D. and R. Lund. Description of Little Two Spine, a New Euchondrocephalan Chondrichthyan from the Bear Gulch Limestone (Serpukovian, Namurian E2B) of Montana. Annual meetings of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology: St. Paul, Minn.
• 2003. +Grogan, E. D., R. Lund., and N. Dierks. Three Actinopterygians from the Bear Gulch Limestone (Namurian E2B, Serpukhovian) and the Relationships of the Platysomiformes. Annual meetings of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology: St. Paul, Minn.
• 2002. *Grogan, E. D. and R. Lund. New Euchondrocephalan Chondrichthyans from the Bear Gulch Limestone (Serpukhovian, Namurian E2B) of Montana and their impact on the Class Chondrichthyes. Annual Meetings of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (Norman, Oklahoma), Symposium on Recent Advances on the Origin and Radiation of Early Vertebrates.
• 2002. Lelievre, H. and E. D. Grogan. Alienacanthus, New Ways to Build and Feed a Placoderm? Presented by H. Lelievre at the Early Vertebrate Symposium, Sydney, Australia.
• 2000. Lund R. and E. D. Grogan. "Heads and Dentitions of some Lower Carboniferous Euchondrocephalan Chondrichthyes." 9th International Meeting, Early Vertebrates / Lower Vertebrates, Flagstaff, Arizona 5/20-27
• 1999. Grogan, E.D. and R. Lund. "On the anatomy and relationships of Helodus simplex." Annual meetings of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology; Denver, Colorado.
• 1999. Lund, R. and E. D. Grogan. "The cranial anatomy and relationships of some Carboniferous euchondrocephalans." Annual meetings of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology; Denver, Colorado.
• 1999. +Fluharty, C. and E. D. Grogan. "Chondrichthyan calcified cartilage: chimaerid cranial tissue with reference to Squalus." American Elasmobranch Society / American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists; Penn. State University
• 1999. +Grogan, E.D. and D. Yucha. "Endoskeletal Mineralization in Squalus: types, development, and evolutionary implications." AES/ASIH Meetings; Penn. State. Univ.
• 1999. Grogan, E. D. and R. Lund. "Re-examination of Helodus simplex and the relationships of Carboniferous Euchondrocephalans." AES/ASIH Meetings; Penn. State. Univ.
• 1999. Lund., R., H. Lelièvre , and E. D. Grogan. Endoskeletal mineralization of several Paleozoic Chondrichthyes: some observations" AES/ASIH Meetings; Penn. State. Univ.
• 1998. *Grogan, E.D. and R. Lund. "(Het 2) ord. nov., fam. nov., gen. nov., spec. nov., an autodiastlylic chondrichthyan from the Mississippian Bear Gulch Limestone of Montana (USA), the relationships of the Holocephali, and comments on suspensorial evolution."
• 1998 Dinofest International Research Symposium, Phila. P.A. 1997. Grogan, E. D. "Description of the Chimaerid Jaw." ASIH/AES Meetings; University of Washington, Seattle. 1996. *Grogan, E.D. "Paleozoic Chimaerids of Montana." Philadelphia Chapter of the Explorers Club. 6 December
• 1996. Grogan E.D. and R. Lund. "A Reevaluation of the Higher Systematics of Chondrichthyes." ASIH/AES Meetings; New Orleans
• 1996. *Grogan, E. D. "Sharks, jaws, and naughty bits. Where do the chimaerids fit in?" Naturalist Forum, Philadelphia Academy of Natural Sciences; 8 May
• 1996. *Lund, R. and E.D. Grogan. "The Relationships of the Holocephali." Dinofest International Symposium; April 18-21, Arizona State University.
• 1995. Grogan E.D. and R. Lund. "Revelations and cautions concerning soft tissue pigments in Bear Gulch Fossil Fishes." ASIH/AES Meetings; Edmonton, Canada
• 1995. Grogan E.D. and R. Lund. "Pigment patterns, soft anatomy, and relationships of Bear Gulch Chondrichthyes (Namurian E2b, Lower Carboniferous, Montana, USA)." International Symposium on the Evolution of Primitive Fishes; Paris, France. Geobios. Memoire Special No. 19:145-146.
• 1994. *Grogan, E. D. "Chimaerids. Are They Just Mythical Monsters or the Lost and Forgotten Relations of Sharks? Adelphi University Biology Dept. Lecture Series.
• 1994. Grogan, E. D. "A Redescription of the Suspensorium of Heteropetalus elegantulus and its Implications for the Primitive Condition within the Chondrichthyan Basal Complex." ASIH/AES Meetings; Los Angeles, CA
• 1993. Grogan, E. D. "What Is A Holocephalan Anyway? Why.... An Ethmoid Canal?" ASIH/AES Meetings; Austin, TX
• 1992. Grogan E.D. and R. Lund. "Paraselachii (Lund 1977), White Marrow and the Question of Holocephalan/Selachian Relationships." ASIH/AES Meetings; Champagne-Urbana, IL
• 1992. Grogan E.D. and R. Lund. "Autodiastylic Suspensoriums in Paleozoic Chondrichthyes." ASIH/AES Meetings; Champagne-Urbana, IL
• 1991. *Grogan, E. D. "The Evolution of Vertebrate Immune Systems." Graduate and Medical School Lecture Series, Medical College of Virginia, Department of Anatomy, Richmond, Virginia
• 1989. Grogan, E. D. "Similar In Vitro Reactivity of Human and Elasmobranch Cells to Conditioned Media." ASIH/AES Meetings; San Francisco, CA
• 1989. Grogan, E. D. "The Applications of Tissue Culture Methodology to Captive FishBiology." ASIH/AES Meetings; San Francisco, CA
• 1988. Grogan, E. D. "Characterizing the Blood of Chondrichthyes: An Analysis with Phylogenetic and Immunologic Implications.", Masters Thesis Seminar, Adelphi University, School of Arts and Sciences, Biology Department, Garden City, N.Y.
• 1988. *Grogan, E. D. "Elasmobranch Immunity." U. Mississippi Medical Center, Microbiology Division Seminar Series, Jackson, MS
• 1988. Grogan, E. D. "The Elasmobranch Immune System: Preliminary Observations and Methods of Analysis." ASIH/AES Meetings; Ann Arbor, MI.

(*denotes invited lecture, + denotes student co-author)

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Teaching Responsibilities / Experience

• 8/2001-current Associate Professor of Biology
• 9/1994 - 8/2001 Assistant Professor of Biology
  Courses: (*designates regular teaching activity)
  • *Human Organism (non-majors course)
  • *Developmental Biology
  • *Comparative Anatomy
  • Environmental Sciences Seminar
  • *Undergraduate Research
  • Graduate Vertebrate Evolution
  • Graduate Immunobiology
  • Graduate Research
  • Graduate Research Techniques
  • Graduate Biological Techniques
  • Graduate Seminar
• 1988-1989 Electron Microscopy Consultant, Adelphi University
  Nassau County Teachers Education Program
• 1986-1988 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Adelphi Univ. Biology Dept.
  • Microbiology (undergraduate and nursing)
  • Genetics (undergraduate)
  • Cell Biology (graduate and undergraduate)
  • Transmission Electron Microscopy (graduate)
  • Parasitology (undergraduate)
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology (nursing)
  • Cell Physiology (undergraduate)
• 1984-1985 Tutor, Graduate Teaching Assistant
  • Univ. of Delaware School of Life and Health Sciences
    undergraduate and continuing education General Biology
• 1984 Laboratory Teaching Assistant
  • Advanced H.S. Student Education Program,
    Washington College, Chestertown MD

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Professional Peer-Review

Books:

The Origin and Early Radiation of Vertebrates, vol. 1&2., G. Arratia, R. Cloutier, and M. V. H Wilson (eds.)

The Biology of Sharks and Their Relatives. Carrier, J., J. A. Musick, and M. Heithaus eds., CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.

Scientific Journals:

Biological Journal of the Linnean Society

Copeia

Journal of Morphology

Journal of Paleontology

Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology

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Other Professional Services

• Organizational/Advisory
  • 1998-2000:Grant Funds Committee, American Elasmobranch Society: Committee for student travel and research awards. (2000 Chairperson)
  • 1998-1999Organizer, 1999 AES Symposium on "The Evolution and Higher Systematic Relationships of the Chondrichthyes."
  • 1997 Co-Chair, Session 60: AES Contributed Papers, Elasmobranch Immunology and Physiology. 1997 Joint Meetings of the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists and the American Elasmobranch Society.
  • 1995-1996 Chair, American Elasmobranch Society Student Research Fund
    
  • 1995 Judge, American Elasmobranch Society Best Student Paper Award
  • 1989-1993 American Elasmobranch Society Student Affairs Committee, Chairman Coordinator for Student Travel Awards Fund-raising Coordinator for Professional/Academic Network
  • 1987-1991 Sponsor and Advisor for Talented and Gifted Science Students, Carey High School, Garden City, NY
• Consultation/ Documentary/ Newspaper/ Public Education
  • 2005 GeoKids Visiting Scientist Lecturer (Nov ’05)
  • 2004 Host for Geokids Links field trip to SJU for Educational activities focused on fossils (11/29)
  • 2004 Biology and Developmental Biology Panelist, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
  • 2003 Biology and Developmental Biology Panelist, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
  • 2000 Paleontology Expert for Dinamation's "Ice-age Mammals" Exhibit and host for Bancroft School students, April 14
  • 1998 Invited Lecturer on Sharks, 7th Grade Class; Fisher Middle School, N.J.
  • 1998 Researcher interviewed for Associated Press Release. Published article entitled, "Recent paleontological discoveries help bridge evolutionary gap." By Sharon Chung.
  • 1997-1998 Scientific Contributor and Co-organizer for "Sharks in Time" , an educational public exhibit on shark and chimaerid evolution designed for Dinofest International 1998, Philadelphia Civic Center, 5/98-6/98
  • Interviewed as Shark and Chimaerid Expert for Philadelphia PBS program "The Making of Dinofest: the Science and the Spectacle." Program aired 3/98.
  • 1997 Invited Lecturer on Sharks, 5th Grade Class; PS 109, Flushing N.Y.
  • 1997 Scientific Contributor for the joint British Broadcasting Company / Discovery Channel documentary entitled "The Extinction Files". Program aired in Europe (August , 1998).
  • 1997 Interviewed as Field Scientist and Co-Investigator of Montana's Bear Gulch Limestone for
    Montana's News-Argus 8/6/97 newspaper article entitled, "Buried treasure found in Bear Gulch." by Suzanne Wright.
  • Shark and Chimaerid Expert for filming of "Prehistoric Sharks" for Discovery Channel's Shark Week. Program aired 8/9 and 8/16/98.
  • 1994-1996 Planning consultant, scientific and educational contributor, Bear Gulch Diorama, Landforms/Lifeforms Exhibit, Museum of the Rockies. Opening of Permanent Exhibit: June 18-20, 1996
• Graduate Committee Work: (* denotes responsibility as Chair of committee)
  • Mr. John Szczepanski. Squid muscle function: anatomy and evolution (beginning 5/05)
  • Mr. Nathan Ruhl. A study of fish shoaling behavior. (beginning 1/04, successful defense 3/05)
  • *Ms Kathryn Mickle. Identification of “Mesobeck” and “LOJO”, two Paleoniscoids (Actinopterygii) of the Serpukhovian Bear Gulch Limestone of Montana. St. Joseph's University. (beginning 1/04, successful defense 4/05)
  • Ms. Liz Kusnierczyk, St. Joseph's University. (Dec. '98-Aug. '00) Whitebark Pine Population Analyses in Washington State
  • *Ms. Cindy Fluharty, St. Joseph's University. (Jan. '98- Dec. '99) An Ultrastructural Analysis of Cartilage Mineralization in Squalus acanthias.
  • *Mr. David T. Yucha (Sept., 1996-May 1998) Thesis: A Qualitative Histological Analysis of the Calcified Cartilage of Squalus acanthias. St. Joseph's University.
  • Mr. Jace Molinari, Adelphi University (Sept. '99-May '00). Ultrastructural analysis of tooth development in fishes: developmental and evolutionary concerns. Thesis: A Qualitative Ultrastructural Analysis of tooth development in Xiphophorus helleri.
  • Mr. Peter Rosa, Adelphi University (Aug. '98- Aug. '99). Amelogenin research
  • Mr. Lance Rosenberg, Adelphi University (Sept. '97-Aug. '98) Thesis: A Study of the Mineralized Tissues of Select Fishes of the Bear Gulch Limestone and Recent Fishes.
  • M.A. Graduate Advisory Committee:
    • Mr. Jeffrey Morin (Nov. 2005-June 2006)
    • Mr. Shawn McIlvane (Dec. 1998-1999)
    • *Mr. Jace Molinari (Dec. 1997-May 1998)
    • Mr. Alex Olivetto (Dec. 1996-May 1997)
• Sponsored Reasearch: (* denotes responsibility as Chair of committee)
  • Undergraduate and High School
    • Fall 2005: Mr. Andrew Berta: shark tesserate mineralization.
    • Summer 2005: Ms. Melissa Lindholm (Bryn Mawr): paleontological field studies for senior research project.
    • 2004-2005: Mr. Marc Reynolds: paleontological laboratory studies
    • 2004-2005: Ms. Loren Forte: shark tesserate mineralization .
    • 2004-2005: Mr. Brian Wallin : shark tesserate mineralization.
    • 2004-2005: Mr. Andrew Berta: shark tesserate mineralizationMs. Deana Guzzi: comparative anatomy of select holocephalan fishes.
    • Summer 2004: Mr. Marc Reynolds: paleontological field and laboratory studies
    • 2004: Mr. James Cosentino: histological studies of shark tesserate mineralization.
    • 2004: Ms. Molly Sandrian: An evaluation of the pore system in the Paleoniscoid code-named Roundtail
    • 2003-2004v Ms. Katie Sheasgreen & Mr. Andre Bonnet: histological studies of shark tesserate mineralization.
    • 2002-2003: Mr. Brett Berzins: shark tesserate mineralization
    • 2001-2004: Mr. Nicholas Dierks: paleoniscoid anatomy, relationships, & description of the paleoniscoid code-named Roundtail.
    • 2000: Mr. Michael Kowalski: mineralization patterns in the centra of Scyliorhinus rotifer.
    • 1999-2000: Mr. Michael Carl: in vitro and histological analysis of mechanical stress on skeletal tissue mineralization.
    • 1999: Ms. Kelly Machovec: in vitro and histological analysis of mechanical stress on skeletal tissue mineralization.
    • 1998-1999: Mr. Steve Fasciano: in vitro and histological analysis of mechanical stress on skeletal tissue mineralization.
    • 1998: Ms. Nicole Pedicino: biophysical analysis of shark jaw design.
    • 1997-1998: Co-sponsor for Ms. Cara Catanese, Adelphi University, N.Y.: anatomical illustration and chondrichthyan skeletal anatomy
      
    • 1997-1998: Mr. Jonathan Hill: (i) Anatomical Analysis and Reconstruction of the Paraselachian Fossil, Het-2. (ii) Embryology and Comparative Vertebrate Morphology; An Independent Study.
    • 1996-1997: Mr. Daniel Lafferty: allometric growth and morphometrics in chondrichthyan species discrimination.
    • 1996: Mr. Jonathan Hill: anatomical illustration and chimaerid skeletal anatomy.
    • 1995-1997: Ms. Julie Halpin: Shark cell and tissue culture / hematology / immunology.
    • 1995-1996: Mr. Joseph Cavallaro: analyses of selachian functional morphology.
    • 1995-1996: Mr. Michael LaCouture: analyses of holocephalan functional morphology.
    • 1994-1995: *Mr. Daniel Solomon, Kennedy H.S., N.Y.: gill ventillation in holostylic
      fishes, for the Westinghouse / Intel Science Competition Research.
    • 1994-1995: Mr. Stephen DeLutiis: shark tissue culture / hematology.
  • Graduate
    • 2004-2005: Ms. Kathryn Mickle. Identification of three new species of Paleoniscoids(Actinopterygii) of the Serpukhovian Bear Gulch Limestone of Montana
    • 1998-2000: *Mr. Jace Molinari: ultrastructural study of tooth development in Xiphophorus helleri.
    • 1996-2000: Ms. Cindy Fluharty: histological analysis of shark and chimaerid calcified cartilage.
    • 1998-1999: *Mr. Peter Rosa: immunohistochemical and electron microscopic analysis of laminins and amelogenins in shark dental tissues.
    • 1998: Mr. David Yucha: qualitative histological analysis of shark calcified cartilage.
    • 1997-1998: *Mr. Lance Rosenberg: polarized microscopic analysis of fossil endoskeletal tissues.
• University, College and Department Service:
• University
  • Curriculum Review, GER Subcommittee, commencing 9/2005
  • University Council: elected at large, commencing 9/2005
  • NCAA Certification Self-Study, 1/2005- current
    Chair- Academic Integrity Subcommittee
    Member: Steering Committee
  • Faculty Policies and Procedures (A Faculty Senate Standing Committee); 2 Terms, 2001-2004
    Chair, 2002-2003 and 2003-2004; Assistant Chairperson, 2004-2005
  • University Council Committee on the Study Tour Policy: 2003-2004
  • Intellectual Property Committee: Spring 2004
  • Board on Academic Review: 1997-2004
  • Alternate, SJU Faculty Review Board: 2002-2003
  • Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee: 1996-1998
  • University College and Graduate Student Appeals Board: 1997-1998
• College of Arts and Sciences
  • Health Professions Advisory Committee: 1997-present
  • Advisory Council for Minor in Medical Ethics: 2003-present
  • College of Arts and Sciences Bioethics Lecture Committee: 2002-2003
  • Jesuit Chair (College of Arts and Sciences) Search Committee: 1999-2000
  • Environmental Sciences Advisory Committee: 1995-present
• Department of Biology
  • Graduate Admissions Committee: Fall 2003-present
  • Undergraduate Curriculum Committee: Fall 2001-Spring 2004
  • Undergraduate Seminar Series Committee: 2003-present
  • AIBS advisor: Fall 2004-present
  • 2002 Search Committee for Invertebrate / Evolutionary Biologist (Thompson position)
  • Department liaison for Scholarship Day: 2002
  • Graduate Handbook Committee: 1997-2000
  • 2000 Search for sabbatical replacement (Grogan replacement)
  • 1999 Search Committee for 3-year Position (Tudor replacement)
  • 1996 Search Committee for Cell Biologist (King-Smith position)

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Lab Research Experience:

• 1989-1992 Deep Sea Research Assistantship, VIMS;
  Curator of DE90-09, DE91-09II fishes
• 1985-1986 Research Associate, Hospital for Joint Diseases/ Orthopaedic Institute
  Beth Israel Medical Center, N.Y.; Systemic Lupus Erythematosis and RheumatoidArthritis research employing molecular immunobiological techniques
• 1984 Summer Research Intern, Oxford Pathobiology/NOAA Laboratories;
  neoplasia in Mya arenaria
• 1982-1984 Laboratory Research AssistantWashington College Biology Dept.
• 1981-1984 Biology Dept. Lab. TechnicianWashington College, Chestertown MD

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Field Reasearch Experience:

• 6-8/2005: Co-Investigator and Field Crew Manager, Bear Gulch Project, Montana, USA
• 6-8/2004: Co-Investigator and Field Crew Manager, Bear Gulch Project, Montana, USA
• 6-8/2003: Co-Investigator and Field Crew Manager, Bear Gulch Project, Montana, USA
• 6-8/2002: Co-Investigator and Field Crew Manager, Bear Gulch Project, Montana, USA
• 6-7/200:1 Co-Investigator and Field Crew Manager, Bear Gulch Project, Montana, USA
• 6-7/2000: Co-Investigator, Bear Gulch Project; Montana, USA
• 5/20-27, 2000: Participant, Geologic and Paleontological Field Trip of the 9th International Meeting,Early Vertebrates / Lower Vertebrates (Arizona, Nevada, Utah, & Colorado)
• 6-7/1999: Co-Investigator, Bear Gulch Project,; Montana, USA
• 9/1998: Chondrichthyan field Sampling: volunteer / visiting scientist for National Marine Fisheries Service bottom trawl survey, Cape Cod
• 6-7/1998: Co-Investigator, Bear Gulch Project,; Montana, USA
• 6-7/1997: Co-Investigator, Chief Field Scientist (7/13); Bear Gulch Project,; Montana, USA
• 7/1996: Co-Investigator, Chief Field Scientist (7/20), Bear Gulch Project,; Montana, USA
• 7-9/1995: Chondrichthyan Field Sampling; NOAA / NMFS West Coast Triennial Bottom Trawl Survey, RV Alaska
• 7-9/1995: College of William and Mary/VIMS East Coast & Chesapeake Bay shark long
  lining cruise, FV Anthony Anne
• 6-7/1995: Co-Investigator, Bear Gulch Fossil Field Work; Montana, USA
• 6-8/1994: Extant Shark and Chimaerid Sampling
• 1-2/1993: Shark and Chimaerid Sampling, R.S. Africana Cruise #109
  Sponsored by the South African Museum/ Shark Research Centre and
  Dept. of Environment Affairs, Rep. of South Africa
• 5-9/1992: VIMS Shark Long Lining Cruises F.V. Anthony Anne,
• 5/1992: Holocephalan Sampling, R.V. Alaska Univ. of Washington at Seattle
• 5-9/1991: VIMS Long Lining Cruises F.V. Anthony Anne
• 8/1991: VIMS Deep Sea Trawling F.V. Anthony Anne
• 7-8/1991: Environmental Protection Agency Sponsored Deep Sea Cruise 109
  (DE91-09.II); Donald MacMillan, P.I.; John A. Musick, VIMS, Chief Investigator; NOAA/NMFS Contractor, R.V. Delaware II
• 6/1991: NMFS Shark Tagging Cruise; John Casey, P.I. R.V.Delaware II
• 10/1990: VIMS Gulf of Mexico/Alabama Shark Long Lining CruiseStephen Branstetter, P.I. R.V. Deborah Ann
• 5-9/1990: VIMS Long Lining Cruises F.V. Anthony Anne
• 8/1990: Environmental Protection Agency Sponsored Deep Sea Cruise 109
  (DE90-09.I); Donald MacMillan, P.I.; John A. Musick, VIMS Chief Investigator; NOAA/NMFS Contractor R.V. Delaware II
• 3/1988: RSMAS, Univ. Miami Sponsored Elasmobranch Cruise, Bimini, Bahamas; Samuel Gruber, P.I. R.V. Columbus Iselin
• 6-9/1987: Shark Blood Sampling and Tagging Day Cruises, Sponsored by Cptns. Shaler and Floyd Carrington Shinnecock Marlin and Tuna Club, Shinnecock N.Y. Private Vessel, Frigate

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