Samia Mansour vita
Educational Background
B.S. Biology, SUNY-Buffalo
Ph.D. Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Post Doc, Biosciences Institute, Oxford University
Publications:
- Refereed: 24 articles, 12 in past two years (with students), 6 from
post doc experience, 3 from Ph.D. work (co-authored with R. Pilkens)
- Conference Proceedings: 14, 7 in past two years
- Presentations: 12 seminars, 8 at other universities
Research:
Mansour's doctoral advisor, Dr. Ross Pilkens, is a
leading expert in the measurement of electrochemical response of
various cells to external stimula such as mechanical force, imposition
of electrical and magnetic fields, and effects of rapid temperature
change. Mansour has continued this research in a broad sense, having
focused on effects of cryogenic preservation of tissue during her post
doc, subsequently delving into development of in situ measurement
systems for measuring cell responses under a wide range of stimuli.
Funding:
Start-up package was used to develop experimental apparatus and acquire
supporting computer control and data acquisition. Obtained multi-year
NSF grant for $220K in second year, was awarded a university Novel
Directions Investigator grant of $100K in third year, and was awarded a
five-year, $500K young investigator grant from NIH in fourth year.
Graduate Student and Post Doc Advisement:
- 2 post doctoral researchers
- 3 PhD students in-progress, 1 PhD graduated (recipient of the university's Chapter of Sigma Xi Best PhD Thesis Award)
Teaching:
- Has taught BIO 272 and BIOCHEM 338, an introductory biological systems course and a mid-level cell biology course, respectively
- Has taught BIOCHEM 720, graduate course in mechanics and physiology of cells
- Mixed response from students; many cite her degree of
organization as exemplary; others point to difficulty in understanding
her lectures (speaking at too high a level); several students complain
that she seems unaccustomed to American styles and fashion, and that
her manner is frustrating in combination with difficulty to comprehend
her lectures
Service:
- Chair, Cell Behavior sub-committee, Division of Biochemistry, American Chemists Society
- Organizer of sessions at two major international symposia
- Member, College of Sciences Committee on Faculty Development
- Member, University Committee on Women in Academia: Future Directions
- Member, University Committee on Understanding Family Issues
Honors and Awards:
- B.F. Sloan Prize for one of five best papers in a given year,
Journal of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Mansour, S.R. and C.K. Wyler Affecting Cellular Electrochemical Communication by Mechanical Stimuli
- Voted Best Organized Instructor by School of Biochemistry seniors, annual honors assembly and dinner.
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