Presentations at Professional Meetings

* denotes undergraduate student co-author
** denotes MS student co-author

2008

Spritzer, M.D. and *E. Ibler. "Effects of testosterone and social isolation on survival of newly proliferated cells in the dentate gyrus of adult male rats." Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting. Nov. 15-19, 2008. Washington, DC.

“Mutation of mouse A-kinase anchor protein (Akap9) causes male-specific gametogenic failure.”
Griffin LB*, Feuer SK*, Kalloo G*, Schimenti K, Schimenti JC,  and Jeremy O. Ward. Meiosis Gordon Conference, June 8-13, 2008, Colby-Sawyer College.

 
“Investigations of protein-protein interactions between HEI10 and CCNB3.”
Cloutier JM*, Langlais K, and Jeremy O. Ward.  Meiosis Gordon Conference, June 8-13, 2008, Colby-Sawyer College.
  

2007

Combelles, C.M.H., Czerniak*, S.M., Schiffer*, R.R., Walker*, D.C., and Williams*, J.L. 2007. Spatial and temporal expression of the three isoforms of the antioxidant superoxide dismutase during bovine folliculogenesis and oogenesis. 40th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction. 71, p. 91-92.

2007

Combelles, C.M.H., Czerniak*, S.M., Schiffer*, R.R., Walker*, D.C., and Williams*, J.L. 2007. Spatial and temporal expression of the three isoforms of the antioxidant superoxide dismutase during bovine folliculogenesis and oogenesis. 40th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction. 71, p. 91-92.

Holick*, E.A., Paolella*, L.J., Czerniak*, S.M., Walker*, D.C., and Combelles, C.M.H. 2007. Profiling of the superoxide dismutase antioxidants in bovine follicular fluids from developing antral follicles. 40th Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction. 160, p. 114.

Chowdary, H., Koli, R., Gupta, S., Sharma, R., Combelles, C.M.H., and Agarwal, A. 2007. Dynamics changes in the catalase activity of bovine follicular fluid: correlation with the stages of antral folliculogenesis and follicle dominance. 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

Gupta, S., Chowdary, H., Koli, R., Czerniak*, S., Combelles, C.M.H., and Agarwal A. 2007. Association of catalase enzymatic activity in bovine follicular fluid with both the phases of folliculogenesis and the stages of the estrus cycle. 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Selected for Oral Presentation.

Koli, R., Chowdary, H., Gupta, S., Williams*, J., Agarwal, A., and Combelles, C.M.H. 2007. Correlation between the  dynamics of total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity and the sizes of bovine antral follicles and follicle dominance. 63rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

*E.D. Daviau and M.D. Spritzer. Effects of testosterone on hippocampal neurogenesis and spatial memory in adult male rats. Annual meeting of Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology . Abstract P1.76. June 21-24, Pacific Grove, CA.

2006

*L.A. Newlon, *E.M. Rolerson, *C.D. Palmer, *S.C. Swank and G.A. Spatafora.  "Streptococcus mutans mediators of sucrose-indpendent [P1] and -dependent [GbpD] adherence are subject to SloR metalloregulation."  Poster presentation at the 2006 Streptococcal Genetics Conference, June 18-21, 2006.  St. Malo, France
 
*F. Powell, Jr., *E.M. Rolerson, *C.D. Palmer and G.A. Spatafora. "The GcrR/TarC response regulator contributes to S. mutans acid tolerance and is subject to SloR metalloregulation."  Poster presentation at the 2006 Streptococcal Genetics Conference, June 18-21, 2006.  St. Malo, France

*E.Rolerson, *N. Langer, *J. Shaw, A. Watson,  J. Bond and G. Spatafora, Middlebury College, VT, USA.  Identification of Streptococcus mutans manganese-responsive genes that contribute to virulence.   [abstract presentation at the American Association for Dental and Craniofacial Research, March 10, 2006, Orlando, FL]

*C. PALMER and G. SPATAFORA, Middlebury College, VT, USA.  The SloR Metalloregulator Modulates Expression of a Streptococcus mutans Antibiotic Locus.  [abstract presentation at the American Society for Microbiology, May, 2006, Orlando, FL].

*E. Rolerson, *A. Swick, *L. Newlon, *C. Palmer, and G. Spatafora.  Modulation of Streptococcus mutans Metal ion Uptake, Biofilm Formation, and Genetic Competence by ther SloR Metalloregulator is Mediated via Quorum Sensing.  [abstract presentation at the American Society for Microbiology, May, 2006, Orlando, FL].

2005

*E. Owen and S. Trombulak. An Evaluation of Rapid Biological Assessment Programs. Poster presentation at the 2005 annual meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology. Universidade de Brasilia. July 2005.

2004

*Corriveau, E. A., *Falcone, T. E., *Daviau, E. D., Helmreich, D. L., and Parfitt D. B. (2004).  Physiological effects of maternal separation are modulated by time of day and maternal behavior in C57BL/6 mice.  Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology. Abstract 17.

*Corriveau, E. A., *Falcone, T. E., *Daviau, E. D., Helmreich, D. L., & Parfitt, D. B. (2004).  Physiological Effects of Maternal Separation are Influenced by Light Cycle and Maternal Behavior in C57BL/6 Mice.  8th Annual Conference of the North East Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON).  Abstract #23.  Norton, MA.

*Dorr, N. P., *Tory, H. O., Parfitt, D. B., and Helmreich D. L. (2004).  Does stressor controllability alter corticosterone suppression by dexamethasone?  Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology. Abstract 32.

*Dorr, N. P., Helmreich, D. L., & Parfitt, D. B. (2004).  Footshock-induced Transcription of CRH and AVP in the Adult Rat Hypothalamus.  8th Annual Conference of the North East Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON).  Abstract #24.  Norton, MA.

Helmreich, D.L. , *N.P. Dorr,  *H.O. Tory, and D.B. Parfitt (2004).  Does stressor controllability alter corticosterone suppression by dexamethasone?  abstract for The Society of Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Meeting, summer 2004

Lloyd, A.H., *A. E. Wilson, R. Matthew Landis, and C.L. Fastie. 2004.  Dynamics of black and white spruce populations in the southern Brooks Range, Alaska.  International Boreal Forest Research Association (IBFRA) Conference.  Fairbanks, Alaska, May 2004.

Parfitt, D. B., *Corriveau, E. A., *Falcone, T. E., *Daviau, E. D., & Helmreich, D. L. (2004).  Does time of day of neonatal early handling or maternal separation differentially impact mRNA expression for HPA axis regulators in adult male C57BL/6 mice?  Society for Neuroscience, submitted.  (abstract, presentation)

*Selgrade, R. A., Parfitt, D. B., & Helmreich, D. L. (2004).  The Behavioral Effects of Hypothyroidism in Adult Rats.  8th Annual Conference of the North East Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON).  Abstract #58.  Norton, MA.

Young, H.J., *K.J. Von Hasseln, and *D. Dunning.  "A comparison of honeybees and bumblebees as pollinators of Impatiens capensis." Annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE).  June 2004.  Ft. Collins, Colorado.

2003

Helmreich, D. L., Parfitt, D. B., *Ene S., *Erickson-Schroth, L., Lu, X., Akil, H., and Watson S. J. (2003).  Effects of foot-shock stress on the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis and related peptides.  Society for Neuroscience.  Abstract 396.7.

*Herwood, M. B., Helmreich, D. L., and Parfitt, D. B. (2003).  The Effects of Chronic Escapable Versus Inescapable Stress and Antidepressants on CRH mRNA Expression in the Male Syrian Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus).  7th Annual Conference of the North East Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON).  Abstract #23.  Norton, MA.

*Klayman, A. S., *Nagel, A. L., Parfitt, D. B., and Helmreich, D. L. (2003).  CRH and GR mRNA Expression in Differentially Reared C57BL/6 Mice.  7th Annual Conference of the North East Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON).  Abstract #21.  Norton, MA.

Lloyd, A.H., *A.E. Wilson, and C.L. Fastie.  2003.  Population dynamics of black spruce at its northern limit in Alaska.  Ecological Society of America annual meeting, August 2003.  (poster presentation).

2002

*Saltstein, K. P., Helmreich, D. L., and Parfitt D. B. (2002).  Maternal separation alters the adult response to stress in male C57BL/6 mice.  Society for Neuroscience.  Abstract 571.17.

Helmreich, D. L., *Crouch, M., and Parfitt D. B. (2002).  Does controllable or non-controllable foot-shock stress alter PVN TRH mRNA levels?  Society for Neuroscience.  Abstract 865.16.

*Cordner, A. P., Helmreich, D. L., and Parfitt D. B. (2002).  Antidepressant administration prevents the effect of uncontrollable stress on male reproductive behavior in the Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus).  Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology.  Abstract 28.

*Cassidy L., Parfitt, D. B., and Helmreich D. L. (2002).  Corticosterone and Behavioral Measurements in Two Animal Models of Depression: The Effects of Antidepressants or dexamethasone.  6th Annual Conference of the North East Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON).  Abstract #14.  Wellesley, MA.

*Cordner A. P., Helmreich D. L., and Parfitt D. B. (2002).  Antidepressant Administration Prevents the Adverse Effect of Stress on Male Reproductive Behavior in the Syrian Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus).  6th Annual Conference of the North East Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON).  Abstract #15.  Wellesley, MA.

*Crouch M., Parfitt D. B., and Helmreich D. L. (2002).  Stressor controllability influences the behavior of the adult male rat in the Open Field test, the Neophobia test and the Forced Swim test.  6th Annual Conference of the North East Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON).  Abstract #13.  Wellesley, MA.

*Levin J. K. , *Saltstein K. P., Major V., and Parfitt D. B. (2002).  The Effect of Early Rearing Environment on the Behavioral Response to Tests of Fear and Anxiety in the Male C57BL/6 Mouse.  6th Annual Conference of the North East Under/graduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON).  Abstract #8.  Wellesley, MA.

2001

*Katie Bender and David B. Parfitt. Does the visible burrow system create a semi-natural stress environment for the Syrian hamster? 5th annual conference of the North East Undergraduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON). April 2001. Wellesley, MA

*Brent Boscarino and David B. Parfitt. The effect of clomipramine on sexual behavior in the male Syrian hamster. 5th annual conference of the North East Undergraduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON). April 2001. Wellesley, MA

*Megan Crouch, David B. Parfitt, and Dana L. Helmreich. Thyroid hormone (T3) levels in the adult male rat following acute stress. 5th annual conference of the North East Undergraduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON). April 2001. Wellesley, MA

*Laura M. Greer and David B. Parfitt. The effect of maternal deprivation on C57BL/6 mouse behavior in a novel environment. 5th annual conference of the North East Undergraduate Research Organization for Neuroscience (NEURON). April 2001. Wellesley, MA

*Janice E. Rodman, Dana L. Helmreich, *Haley K. Holmer, and David B. Parfitt. Two days of controllable or uncontrollable stress does not inhibit mating in the male Syrian hamster (Mesocricetus auratus). 5th Annual Meeting of the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology. June 2001. Scottsdale, AZ.

Dana L. Helmreich, *Megan Crouch, David B. Parfitt. Thyroid hormone levels during controllable and noncontrollable stress. 31st Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. November 2001. San Diego, CA.

David B. Parfitt, *Jennifer K. Levin, *Laura M. Greer, Michael A. Betourney. Effect of early rearing environment on the development of social behaviors in C57BL/6 mice. 31st Annual Meeting of the Society of Neuroscience. November 2001. San Diego, CA.

*D. Lagasse, *K. Wagner, and G. Spatafora. Evidence for Protective Peroxidases in Oral Streptococci. 101st General meeting of the American Society for Microbiology,May 2001. Orlando, FL

*V. Idone and G. Spatafora . A Putative Phosphorelay System Controls GtfS-Mediated Adherence of Streptococcus mutans to the Tooth Pellicle. 101st General meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. May 2001. Orlando, FL

*E. Stonehouse, *B. Freeman, and G. Spatafora . A DtxR Homolog Regulates Iron Uptake in Streptococcus mutans . 101st General meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. May 2001. Orlando, FL

*Thompson, Anne and Kavaler, Joshua. The role of Pax2 in glial cell differentiation during Drosophila sense organ development. 42nd Annual Drosophila Research Conference. March 2001. Washington D.C.

2000

*Ferreiro, David, G. Spatafora, and P. Domenico, "Susceptibility of Streptococcus mutans to Bismuth Ethanedithiol (BIsEDT)" General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, May 2000, Los Angeles, CA.

*Forbes, Ashley, *R. Gillespie and G. Spatafora, "Characterization of a tenacious adherence regulator (tar) in Streptococcus mutans UA130." )" General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, May 2000, Los Angeles, CA

 Young, Helen, Elizabeth Harper,* Apple Snider*, Katherine Barr*, and Kate Shick*. Bumble bees and jewelweed: when pollinators are the nectar robbers. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Evolution, June, 2000. Bloomington, Indiana.

1999

Clark, C.*, K. Howard*, and G. Spatafora, "Evidence for Horizontal Gene Transfer in Group IV Streptococci." 100th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Chicago, IL

Robinson, L.* and G. Spatafora. "Interaction of a DNA Binding Protein with a Putative Operator Sequence at the Streptococcus mutans dlt Locus." 100th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Chicago, IL

Moore, M.*, J. Cyrkler* and G. Spatafora, 1999 "Expression of FimA is Iron-Responsive in Streptococcus mutans." 100th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Chicago, IL

Fioretti, J.*, Y.S. Nevmyvaka*, J. B. Patlak, and C. D. Watters. 1999. Investigating membrane structure and fluidity with computer simulations. Mol. Biol. Cell. 10: 200a

1998

Luyimbazi, D.* and G. Spatafora, 1998 "Regulation of Streptococcus mutans Intracellular Polysaccharide (IPS) "Accumulation by the Phosphoenolpyruvate Phosphotransferase (PTS) System." 99th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Atlanta, GA

Moore, M.* and G. Spatafora, 1998 "Identification of Iron-Responsive Proteins in Streptococcus mutans." American Association for Dental Research, Minneapolis, MN

Sheets, M.* and G. Spatafora, 1998 "Streptococcus mutans Intracellular Polysaccharide Accumulation Requires an ATP-Utilizing Enzyme (Glg1) and a Membrane-Associated Protein (Glg2)." 99th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Atlanta, GA

Van Hoeven, N.* , G. Spatafora and P. Fives-Taylor, 1998 "Identification of a Putative Antioxidant in Streptococcus mutans." American Association for Dental Research, Minneapolis, MN

Warren, W.* and G. Spatafora, 1998 "A Putative Two-Component Regulatory System in Streptococcus mutans Modulates Gtf-S Expression and Adherence." 99th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Atlanta, GA

Warren, W.* and G. Spatafora, 1998 "Identification of a Putative Response Regulator in Streptococcus mutans." American Association for Dental Research, Minneapolis, MN

Watters, C. D., Y. S. Nevmyvaka*, D. S. Guertin and J. B. Patlak 1998. Investigating cellular diffusion with computer simulations. Mol. Biol. Cell. 9:376a

1997

*Moore, M., *J. Bloom and G. Spatafora. Identification of iron-responsive genes and their products in Streptococcus mutans. Abst. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Micro. Presented May 1997 at the American Society for Microbiology, Miami Beach, Florida.

*Sheets, M., *M. Macy, *P. Donovan and G. Spatafora. Characterization of glg gene expression in wild-type Streptococcus mutans and isogenic mutants altered in intracellular polysaccharide accumulation. Abst. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Micro. Presented May 1997 at the American Society for Microbiology, Miami Beach, Florida.

1996

Baker, R., *M. Moore and G. Spatafora. Iron acquisition in Streptococcus mutans. Abst. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Micro. American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, Louisiana. 1996

*Gregory, T., *M. Meyers, *S. Kauder and G. Spatafora. Monitoring intracellular polysaccharide accumulation in Streptococcus mutans by Northern blot analysis. Abst. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Micro. American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, Louisiana. 1996

*June, R., *D. Barnard and G. Spatafora. Monitoring expression of a glg:cat. transcriptional fusion in Streptococcus mutans. Abst. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Micro. American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, Louisiana 1996

*Kocaj, S. S. Michalek and G. Spatafora. Characterization of a Streptococcus mutans adherence mutant by SDS PAGE. Abst. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Micro. American Society for Microbiology, New Orleans, Louisiana. 1996

1995

*Barnard, D., *V. Christenberry and G. Spatafora. Monitoring glg expression in Streptococcus mutans. (Poster) Abst. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Micro. , Washington, D.C. 1995

*Clarke, L. and G. Spatafora. Characterization of a glgoperon in Streptococcus mutans. Abst. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Micro. American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C. 1995

*Rendi, M., *E. Peterson and G. Spatafora. Identification of a novel adherence locus (adh) from Streptococcus mutans. Abst. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Micro. American Society for Microbiology, Washington, D.C. 1995

Trombulak, S. and *T. Bernard. Microhabitat selection and intrahibernaculum movements in an overwintering, mixed-species colony of bats in Vermont. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Mammalogists. June 1995.

1994

*Donovan, J. and G. Spatafora. Construction of an operon fusion in Streptococcus mutans to monitor glycogen gene expression. (Poster) Abst. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Micro. American Society for Microbiology, Las Vegas, Nevada 1994

Watters, C. D., M. Nelson and J. Patlak 1994. Ion channels in the plasma membranes of murine mammary epithelial cells. Biophys. J. 66:A217.

1993

*Morbelli, L. and G. Spatafora. Nucleotide sequence analysis of a glycogen gene locus from Streptococcus mutans. Abstr. Ann. Meet. Am. Soc. Micro. American Society for Microbiology, Atlanta, Georgia (Poster). 1993

Trombulak, S. and **J. Andrews. Monitoring amphibians on Mt. Mansfield, Vermont. Natural Areas Association annual meeting. June 1993.

Watters, C. D. 1993. Undergraduate biology in a liberal arts context. Invited paper presented for a "Crisis in Science Education" panel/workshop. Biennial Gordon Research Conference on Mammary Gland Biology, New London, NH. 1993

1992

Cluss, R. G., *B. Silverman, A. Mapes, and J. T. Boothby. 1992. Immunological Cross-Reactivity of Borrelia burgdorferi Proteins with Lactoferrin, Transferrin, and Mycobacterium bovis. Abstracts of the 1992 National Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.

1991

*Boroff, E., H. Berkhoff, and P. L. C. Small. 1991. Genetic analysis of virulence in avian Escherichia coli. Abstr. Annual Meeting Am. Soc. Microbiol. B118, p. 118.

Sheldon, S., **T. Wellnitz and *K. Grief. Substrate modification by blooms of Leptothrix ochracea: effects on macroinvertebrates and algae. North American Benthological Society. 1991.

Trombulak, S., *L. E. Lewis and *S. H. Holbrook. The mating-system hypothesis of testes size: a test with rodents. American Society of Mammalogists annual meeting. June 1991.

1990

*Gorden,J., and P. L. C. Small. 1990.Quantitative analysis of the effect of variable pH on the growth of Shigellaspecies, Salmonella species, and enteroinvasive Escherichia coli. Abstr. Annual Meeting Am. Soc. Microbiol. 224, p. 64.

*Marcum, H. and T. M. Root. 1990. Pheromonal communication in the scorpion (Paruroctonus mesaensis). Annual Meeting of the Animal Behavior Society. Binghamton, NY. June 13, 1990.

Sheldon, S., **T. Wellnitz and *K. Grief. The effects of iron, manganese and an iron-depositing bacteria on macroinvertebrates in a Vermont mountain stream. North American Benthological Society. 1990

Sheldon, S. and **T. Wellnitz. Substrate and food choice between diatoms and Leptothrix by stream macroinvertebrates. Annual Meeting of the Vermont Water Resources Center. 1990

Trombulak, S. C., *L. E. Lewis, and *S. H. Holbrook. 1990. The mating-system hypothesis of testes size: a test with rodents. American Zoologist.30:104A. Also presented at the American Society of Zoologists annual meeting. December 1990.

Watters, C. D., C. Seiler and *E. Berry. 1990. Phosphorylation of plasma membranes from murine mammary glands. FASEB Journal. 4:349A.

Watters, C. D., *T. J. Murphy and *J. L. Bass. 1990. Determination of cytoplasmic calcium concentrations in secretory cells isolated from lactating murine mammary glands using Fura-2. J. Cell Biol. 111:469a.

1988

*Teufel, E. J., *S. C. Folta and T. M. Root. 1988. The role of scorpion trichobothria in wind and prey detection. Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. Toronto. November 15, 1988.

Watters, C. D. and D. W. West 1988. Phosphorylation of Golgi membranes from lactating rat mammary glands. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 16:285

1987

Root, T.M., *C. Harrington, and *K. O'Sullivan. 1987. Sand texture preference in desert scorpions. Northeast regional meeting of the Animal Behavior Society. Burlington, VT November 1, 1987.

Watters. C. D. and D. W. West, 1987. Phosphorylation of bovine milk fat globule membranes. Biochem. Soc. Trans. 15: 1127-1128.

1985

Watters, C. D., *P. Bentivoglio, *K. MacMillin and *P. Flodman. 1985. Characterization of phosphatase activities in bovine milk fat globule membranes. J. Cell Biol. 101. 437a.

1983

*Harrington, C. and T. M. Root. 1983. Scorpion pectines: sensors of sand texture? 13th Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience; Boston, MA. November 8, 1983

Watters, C. D., *K. Lewis, and *L. Bowen. Bovine milk fat globule membranes contain a high-affinity Ca-ATPase. J. Cell Biol. 95: 258A. Presented at the biennial Gordon Conference on Mammary Gland Biology, 13-17 June 1983.

1982

Watters, C. D., *K. Lewis, and *L. Bowen. 1982. Bovine milk fat globule membranes contain a high-affinity Ca-ATPase. J. Cell Biol. 95: 258A. Also presented at the biennial Gordon Conference on Mammary Gland Biology, 13-17 June 1983.