Kathryn A. Wikenheiser-Brokamp, MD, PhD
Title
Assistant Professor
Email
kathryn.wikenheiser-brokamp@cchmc.org
Phone
513-803-0239
Fax
513-636-7868
Credentials
BS: Mathematics/Natural Science, Secondary Education Minor, University of Mary, Bismarck, ND, 1988.
PhD: Developmental Biology, Developmental Biology and Medical Science Scholars Programs, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1994.
MD: Medical Science Scholars Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1996.
Residency: Anatomic Pathology, Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University-Barnes/Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO, 1996-2002.
Clinical Training/Postdoctoral Research: Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 1999-2002.
Licensure: State of Ohio, 2003.
Certification: Anatomic Pathology, The American Board of Pathology, 1999.
Position History
Biology Teacher, Century High School, Bismarck, ND, 1988.
Research Associate, Divisions of Oncology and Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 2002-2003.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 2003-2007.
Assistant Professor, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine and Neonatology, Perinatal & Pulmonary Biology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 2007-present.
Awards and Honors
Summa cum laude, University of Mary, Bismarck, ND, 1988.
Mathematics/Natural Science Outstanding Student Award, University of Mary, Bismarck, ND, 1988.
Education Outstanding Student Award, University of Mary, Bismarck, ND, 1988.
Krucker Scholarship, Medical Science Scholars Program, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1991.
Dean's Distinguished Dissertation Fellowship, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1994.
Alpha Omega Alpha, Beta Chapter of Ohio, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1995.
David B. Confer Memorial Award, Department of Pathology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1996.
Samuel A. Trufant Award, Department of Neurology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, 1996.
Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Award, American Medical Women's Association, Inc., 1996.
Harold Schafer Alumni Leadership Award, University of Mary, Bismarck, ND, 2002.
Research Grants and Contracts
Role of Rb Family in Lung Epithelial Response to Injury, NIH/NHLBI, RO1 HL079193, Principal Investigator, 4/2005 - 02/2009.
Role of Retinoblastoma Protein Family in Lung Carcinogenesis, American Cancer Society, RSG MGO-108441, Principal Investigator, 01/2005 - 12/2009 (balance returned 4/2005 in favor of RO1).
Retinoblastoma Gene Product (Rb) in Lung Carcinogenesis, American Cancer Society, Ohio Division, Inc., Principal Investigator, 04/2004 - 03/2005.
Publications, Most Recent
Wikenheiser-Brokamp, K.A.: Rb family proteins differentially regulate distinct cell lineages during epithelial development. Development; 131:4299-4310, 2004.
Wikenheiser-Brokamp, K.A.: Retinoblastoma family proteins: insights gained through genetic manipulation of mice. Invited Review. Cell. Mol. Life Sci.; 63:767-780, 2006.
Wikenheiser-Brokamp, K.A.: Retinoblastoma gene and lung cancer. Invited Review. Curr. Mol. Med.; 6(7): 783-793, 2006.
Professional Organization Memberships
Lung Cancer Research Group, University of Cincinnati
Pediatric Oncology Program, Cincinnati Children's/Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
Hamilton County Tobacco-Free Partnership
Community Assessment Task Force, American Cancer Society
American Thoracic Society
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
AACR-Women in Cancer Research
Association for Molecular Pathology
Special Interests
- Pulmonary Pathology
- Lung development and tumorigenesis
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