PhD, Biology, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa.
BS, Biochemistry, University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio

Research

• National Science Foundation grant, 鈥淪upporting Undergraduate STEM Graduation and Career Pathways Through Student and Faculty Learning Communities,” 麻豆精品 Celtic STEM Initiative, 2021
• Using S. cerevisiae (yeast) and mice as model organisms to address molecular, cell, microbiology and physiology related questions
• Microbiome and influence on human health and disease
• General microbiology
• Molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA/protein extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, DNA Sequencing, Westerns, gel electrophoresis, microarrays, etc.)
• Using ELISA to quantify various peptides, proteins, antibodies, hormones in various types of samples
• Science education

Publications

• Surlow, B.A., et al., 鈥淚mpact of Reduced ATGL-Mediated Adipocyte Lipolysis on Obesity-Associated Insulin Resistance and Inflammation in Male Mice,鈥� Endocrinology, 2015
• Surlow, B.A., Cooley, B.M., Needham, P.G., Brodsky, J.L., Patton-Vogt, J., 鈥淟oss of Ypk1, the yeast homolog to the human serum 鈥�,鈥� The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2014
• Sun, T., Wetzel, S.J., Johnson, M.E., Surlow, B.A., Patton-Vogt, J., 鈥淒evelopment and validation of a hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method,鈥� Journal of Chromatography B Analytical Technologies in the Biomedical and Life Sciences, 2012
• Bishop, A.C., Surlow, B.A., Anand, P., Hofer, K., Henkel, M., Patton-Vogt, J., 鈥淣eurofibromin homologs Ira1 and Ira2 affect glycerophosphoinositol production and transport in Saccharomyces cerevisiae,鈥� Eukaryotic Cell, 2009

Awards & Recognition

• Associate Level Certification in Teaching the STEM Disciplines, CIRTL, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa., 2015
• T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship, NIH/NIDDK, 2014-2015
• Graduate Student Teaching Award, Center for Teaching Excellence, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa., 2012 

Professional Memberships

• American Society for Microbiology
• American Association for the Advancement of Science
• Association for Biology Laboratory Education 

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Education

• PhD – Molecular Pharmacology, University of Pittsburgh (School of Medicine), Pittsburgh, PA
• BS – Biology, Bethany College, Bethany, WV

Professional Memberships 

• Association of College and University Biology Educators聽
• Carlow Neuroscience IONM Program Advisory Committee
• Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN)

Research

Interests: Pharmacology and Neuropharmacology; Parkinson’s Disease; Cancer; Mitochondrial Dysfunction; Neuropsychology; Neuropharmacology; Molecular Biology; DNA Repair

Publications

• Romesberg, A, Van Houten, B. 鈥淭argeting Mitochondrial Function with Chemoptogenetics.鈥� Biomedicines 2022, 10, 2459.
• Furda A, Santos JH, Meyer JN, Van Houten B. “Quantitative PCR-based measurement of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA damage and repair in mammalian cells.” Methods Mol. Biol. 2014; 1105: 419-37.
• Furda AM, Bess AS, Meyer JN, Van Houten B. “Analysis of DNA damage and repair in nuclear and mitochondrial DNA of animal cells using quantitative PCR.” Methods Mol. Biol. 2012; 920: 111-32.
• Furda AM, Marrangoni AM, Lokshin A, Van Houten B. 鈥淥xidants and not alkylating agents induce rapid mtDNA loss and mitochondrial dysfunction.鈥� DNA Repair 2012 Aug 1: 11(8): 684-92.
• Simsek D, Furda A, Gao Y, Artus J, Brunet E, Hadjantonakis AK, Van Houten B, Shuman S, McKinnon PJ, Jasin M. “Crucial role for DNA ligase III in mitochondria but not in Xrcc1-dependent repair.” Nature 2011 Mar 10; 471(7337):245-8.
• Nadkarni A, Furda A, Rajesh C, McInnes C, Ruch RJ, Pittman DL.鈥� “Functional Characterization of the RAD51D E233G Genetic Variant.” Pharmacogenet鈥疓enomics鈥�2009 Feb;19(2):153-60.
• Burns JT, Scurti PJ, Furda AM, “Darwin, Earthworms & Circadian Rhythms: A Fertile Field for Science Fair Experiments.” Am Biol Teach 2009 71(2):99-102.

Awards & Recognition

• University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Fellowship – University of Pittsburgh (2011 – 2010)
• Departmental Fellowship, Pharmacology and Chemical Biology – University of Pittsburgh (2009 – 2008)
• NIH Predoctoral Training Grant in Pharmacological Sciences – University of Pittsburgh (2008 – 2007)

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• MEd – Secondary Education, 麻豆精品, Pittsburgh, PA
• MS – Plant Pathology, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
• BA – Biology, The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH

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PhD, Forest Resource Science, West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va. 
MS, Biology, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pa.  
BS, Biology, Carlow College, Pittsburgh, Pa.
AS, Biology, Community College of Allegheny County, West Mifflin, Pa.

Research 

• The ecology, behavior and population/conservation genetics of vertebrates, especially fish, mammals and birds    

Publications

• Kelly Petrick, William Seddon, Thomas Lambert, Frank Ammer, 鈥淔ecal pellet surveys and DNA analysis reveal that Appalachian cottontails are more widespread than previously recorded,鈥� Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science, 2019
• P.B. Wood, F.K. Ammer, 鈥淕rasshopper Sparrow Reproductive Success and Habitat Use on Reclaimed Surface Mines Varies by Age of Reclamation,鈥� Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2016
• Jessica R. Brandt, Adam L. Brandt, Alfred L. Roca, Frank K. Ammer, Thomas L. Serfass, 鈥淚mpact of Population Expansion on Genetic Diversity and Structure of River Otters in Central North America,鈥� Journal of Heredity, 2013
• C. Tanner, F.K. Ammer, R.J. Barry, 鈥淭ick Burdens of Peromyscus leucopus and Borrelia Infection Rates in Ixodid Ticks in a Fragmented Virginia Landscape,鈥� Southeastern Naturalist, 2010
• F.K. Ammer, R.J. McPherson, P.B. Wood, 鈥淕ender identification of Grasshopper Sparrows comparing behavioral, morphological and molecular techniques,鈥� Wilson Journal of Ornithology, 2008
• B. Freedman, F.K. Ammer, R.S. Fritz, 鈥淥ptimization of DNA isolation from feathers,鈥� Pennsylvania Academy of Science, 2008

Professional Memberships

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