RESEARCH ENDEAVORS

Current Research Focus:

1. Musculoskeletal dysfunctions, neuroendocrinology, sickle cell anemia, and prostate oncology.

2. Acrylamide (ACM), Formaldehyde (FMDH) oncology

3. Global Health Disparities

A.  Methods of food processing related the quantification of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs) and their direct correlations to oncology.

B.  Disease related processes enhancing the presence of Global Health Disparities

3. Pedagogy studies related to Systems verses Regional Human Anatomy

 PUBLICATIONS

1.            Clark, M.W., R.P. Gildersleeve, J.P. Thaxton, C.R. Parkhurst, and D.I. McRee (1988) Hematological effects of ethyl methane sulfonate, paraquat and phenylhydrazine in Japanese quail.  Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Vol. 89C, No. 1, pp. 15-30.

2.            Clark, M.W., R.P. Gildersleeve, J.P. Thaxton, and C.R. Parhurst (1987) Leukocyte numbers in hemorrhaged Japanese quail after microwave irradiation in ovo.  Comp. Biochem. Physiol. Vol. 87Ad, No. 4, pp. 923-932.

ABSTRACTS

1.             Clark, MW., Chmelo, EA., Thompson, K., Cash, Lauren, Carter, EM., House, H (2003) Implementation of Regional Anatomy into undergraduate pedagogy, 17th Annual Human Anatomy and Physiology Conference, Proceedings for the 2003 Human Anatomy and Physiology Society

2.             Clark, M.W., C.H. Hodson and M.C. Poole (1993) The effects of Thyroid Releasing Hormone and Vaso-Inhibitory Peptide on aging Prolactin secretory granules.  Journal of Endocrinology.

3.             Clark, M.W., C.H. Hodson, R.R. Renegar, and M.C. Poole (1992) The effects of Thyroid Releasing Hormone on aging Prolactin secretory granules.  Journal of Endocrinology.         

POSTER PRESENTATIONS

1.            Clark, MW., Chmelo, EA., Thompson, K., Cash, L., Carter, EM., House, H. (2003) Implementation of Regional Anatomy into undergraduate pedagogy, 17th Annual Human Anatomy and Physiology Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania                           [7th Grade Mentee-Joshua Clark]

2.            Sleek, George; House, Herbert and Clark, Matthew (2002) Measurement of Formaldehyde Levels in a Gross Anatomy Laboratory, American Physical Therapy Association, Proceedings for the American Physical Therapist Association, Cincinnati, Ohio

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

1.            Gill, Russell; Clark, Matthew and Albertson, Mark (2004) Elon University and Heifer International:  Interconnected Programs for an Interconnected World, Meetings of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC

2.            Gill, Russell; Clark, Matthew and Albertson, Mark (2003) Global Approaches in Coordinated Curriculum: Pedagogical Creativity & Flexibility in Our Winter Program, Meetings of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, Washington, DC

FACULTY MENTORED STUDENT UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS, ABSTRACTS, OR PRESENTATIONS

1.             Abstract and Poster-Chmelo, EA., Thompson, K., Cash, L., Carter, EM., Barsley, CA., Faculty Mentors [Dr. Matthew Clark and Dr. Herbert House], (2003) A Survey of undergraduate anatomy programs in the United States, Student Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF),  Elon University, Elon, NC

2.            Abstract and Poster-Richardson, Ebonee, Faculty Mentor [Dr. MW Clark], (2002) A Survey of undergraduate anatomy programs in the United States, Student Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF),  Elon University, Elon, NC

3.            Abstract and Poster-Carter, EM., Bardsley, CA., Faculty Mentor [Dr. MW Clark], (2002) A Survey of undergraduate anatomy programs in the United States, Student Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF),  Elon University, Elon, NC

4.            Abstract and Poster-Harrell, Sherry, Faculty Mentor [Dr. MW Clark], (2000) The Effects of Chlorine Water on Sickle Cell Anemia Patients, Meetings for the National Office of  Research  on Minority Health, Washington, DC

GRANTS AND AWARDS

1.            Primary Investigator for a Faculty Research and Development Grant-$3000.00 (2004), Elon University, Elon, NC

2.            Co-Investigator for a Project Pericles Course Enhancement Grant-$1000.00 (2003), Elon University, Elon, NC

3.            Campus Coordinator for a North Carolina Transition Program in the Biomedical Sciences Stipend Program-Unlimited Disclosure Amount Funded by the National Institutes of Health Office of Research on Minority Health (1998-2000), Roanoke Chowan Community College, Ahoskie, NC 

4.         Campus Liaison/Assistant Investigator for the Feeder Program Grant (Established at North Carolina Central University-Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute for Elon University Students).