Progress treatment innovations into research projects by developing research methods, data collection, analyses, and dissemination of results through professional presentations and publications; review program-specific or organizational data to identify opportunities for research or publication; work with operational leadership, programs, and Quality Improvement to leverage the research literature in the identification of best practices for the organization to pursue, implement, or verify;… Show more Progress treatment innovations into research projects by developing research methods, data collection, analyses, and dissemination of results through professional presentations and publications; review program-specific or organizational data to identify opportunities for research or publication; work with operational leadership, programs, and Quality Improvement to leverage the research literature in the identification of best practices for the organization to pursue, implement, or verify; collaborate with Grants, the Clinical Innovation Committee, and others to develop research opportunities and agendas; cultivate community partnerships to create opportunities for collaborative or multidisciplinary research; presentation of results through verbal, written, and visual formats to technical and non-technical audiences; ensure completion of regulatory or ethical requirements, applications, and other administrative tasks (such as IRB applications, literature reviews, and presentation/publication submission tasks); report progress of all research activities to the Quality Improvement Committee, the Clinical Innovation Committee, the Research Review Committee, and the Executive Leadership Team or other stakeholders as requested; represent Burrell and “market” its achievements to the professional and academic communities; work with practicum and intern students to provide research experiences. Show less

Contributed to oversight of Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration COVID-19 Emergency Response for Suicide Prevention grant to support states and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic in advancing efforts to prevent suicide and suicide attempts among adults age 25 and older; contributed to oversight of Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Enhancement and Expansion of… Show more Contributed to oversight of Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration COVID-19 Emergency Response for Suicide Prevention grant to support states and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic in advancing efforts to prevent suicide and suicide attempts among adults age 25 and older; contributed to oversight of Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Enhancement and Expansion of Treatment and Recovery Services for Adolescents, Transitional Aged Youth, and their Families grant to enhance and expand comprehensive treatment, early intervention, and recovery support services for adolescents, transitional aged youth, and their families/primary caregivers with substance use disorders and/or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders; contributed to research design and protocol development; oversaw client recruitment and data collection; contributed to statistical analysis and data write-up. Show less

Genetics research and training under James A. Radosevich, PhD; involved in analysis of cell line databases to determine expression of genes relevant to cancer; perform statistical analysis and data write-up; manage and train undergraduate and graduate research associates.

Established in vivo preclinical research division; developed and executed behavioral (novel object recognition, Morris water maze, radial arm maze, contextual fear conditioning) models to evaluate potential therapeutic effects of proprietary neurogenesis compounds; developed behavioral (beam balance test, elevated body swing test) models to evaluate potential therapeutic effects of proprietary compounds intended to treat stroke; developed behavioral (CCI, PNL) models to evaluate potential… Show more Established in vivo preclinical research division; developed and executed behavioral (novel object recognition, Morris water maze, radial arm maze, contextual fear conditioning) models to evaluate potential therapeutic effects of proprietary neurogenesis compounds; developed behavioral (beam balance test, elevated body swing test) models to evaluate potential therapeutic effects of proprietary compounds intended to treat stroke; developed behavioral (CCI, PNL) models to evaluate potential analgesic effects of proprietary compounds intended to treat neuropathic pain; performed surgical procedures (stereotaxic i.c.v. injection); collected CNS tissue samples; performed statistical analysis and data write-up; managed and trained research associates; coordinated efforts among multiple research teams. Show less

Developing and supervising graduate student dissertation research; contributing to curriculum development, including redesigning the Research Methods and Designs/Statistics sequence and development of a potential Clinical Neuroscience concentration; developing intramural and extramural research collaborations.

Developed and supervised graduate student dissertation research; contributed to curriculum development, including the re-establishment of the Neuropsychology concentration; contributed to the development of university-wide research infrastructure, resources, and procedures; developed intramural and extramural research collaborations.

Contributed to oversight of Missouri Department of Behavioral Health grant investigating the use of quantitative electroencephalography (EEG) and neurofeedback (NFB) to reduce dependence on pharmacological treatment for patients with psychological disorders; contributed to research design and protocol development; contributed to statistical analysis and data write-up.

Developed and supervised graduate student dissertation research; contributed to the development of a Neuropsychology concentration; contributed to the development of the Burrell Research Center, a collaborative effort with Burrell Behavioral Health, including the submission of a NIH R21 grant application, the development of a collaborative research project with Millennium Health (a private pharmacogenetics company), and the development of a NIMH R01 grant application; contributed to the… Show more Developed and supervised graduate student dissertation research; contributed to the development of a Neuropsychology concentration; contributed to the development of the Burrell Research Center, a collaborative effort with Burrell Behavioral Health, including the submission of a NIH R21 grant application, the development of a collaborative research project with Millennium Health (a private pharmacogenetics company), and the development of a NIMH R01 grant application; contributed to the development of collaborative research projects between Burrell Behavioral Health and the Department of Computer Information Services at Missouri State University, including research into the use of digital infrared imaging technology as a clinical diagnostic tool and the use of machine learning paradigms to enhance behavioral analysis. Show less

Served as Director of Biopsychology Undergraduate Program, involving the development, expansion, and evaluation of the program in combination with both the Psychology and Biology Departments; developed college's first neuroscience-oriented research program; developed collaborations with local research organizations, including the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and Mitchell Cancer Institute); managed and trained undergraduate research associates; sponsored undergraduate… Show more Served as Director of Biopsychology Undergraduate Program, involving the development, expansion, and evaluation of the program in combination with both the Psychology and Biology Departments; developed college's first neuroscience-oriented research program; developed collaborations with local research organizations, including the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and Mitchell Cancer Institute); managed and trained undergraduate research associates; sponsored undergraduate independent research projects. Show less

Established and developed laboratory; developed and executed behavioral (formalin test, peripheral axotomy, CCI) models to evaluate potential analgesic effects of opioid-related compounds; developed behavioral (conditioned place preference, self-administration) models to evaluate addiction potential of opioid-related compounds; performed statistical analysis and data write-up; coordination of efforts among multiple research teams; development and maintenance of collaborations with local… Show more Established and developed laboratory; developed and executed behavioral (formalin test, peripheral axotomy, CCI) models to evaluate potential analgesic effects of opioid-related compounds; developed behavioral (conditioned place preference, self-administration) models to evaluate addiction potential of opioid-related compounds; performed statistical analysis and data write-up; coordination of efforts among multiple research teams; development and maintenance of collaborations with local research organizations and companies (Seattle University; PharmaIn; the Pain Research Department, Clinical Research Division of Swedish Medical Center, Biobehavioral Sciences, Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center). Show less

Established university’s first neuroscience laboratory; involved in establishment of university’s first interdisciplinary science laboratory; developed and maintained collaborations with local research organizations and companies (Pacific Northwest Research Institute; PharmaIn; the Pain Research Department, Clinical Research Division of Swedish Medical Center, Biobehavioral Sciences, Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center); managed and trained undergraduate… Show more Established university’s first neuroscience laboratory; involved in establishment of university’s first interdisciplinary science laboratory; developed and maintained collaborations with local research organizations and companies (Pacific Northwest Research Institute; PharmaIn; the Pain Research Department, Clinical Research Division of Swedish Medical Center, Biobehavioral Sciences, Clinical Research Division of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center); managed and trained undergraduate research assistants; taught classes in neuroscience (Physiological Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Psychopharmacology) and research methods and statistics (Statistics & Research Methods I, Statistics & Research Methods II, Advanced Research Methods, Advanced Research Methods, Advanced Research Methods and Statistics); served as member of Human Subjects IRB; served as member of IACUC Development Committee; served as member of Research Policy Committee; served as member of Committee to Promote Undergraduate Research. Show less