JENORA TURNER WATERMAN

Education:

• Ph.D. Student, Functional Genomics
  North Carolina State University
• Master of Science, Biology, May 2001
  North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
• Bachelors of Science, Biology, May 1997
  Bennett College

Collegiate Honors and Awards:

• North Carolina Academy of Science
• National Dean's List
• All American Scholar
• Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society
National Collegiate Scientific Association Award
• Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society
• Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society

Research Experience:

• Ph.D. Research Project, 2001- Present
  North Carolina State University
  Advisors: Dr. David Bird and Dr. Charles Opperman
   
• Master's Thesis Research, 1999-2001
  North Carolina A & T State University
  Advisor: Dr. Mulumebet Worku
  Thesis Title: Expression of the Cyclooxygenase-2 Gene by Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide Stimulated Bovine Neutrophils
  Thesis research surveyed the role of cyclooxygenase-2 metabolites, namely prostaglandins, in the severity and duration of bovine mastitis.
   
• Laboratory Technician, Summer 1996
  Bennett College
  Greensboro, North Carolina
  Assisted with the care and maintenance of prairie voles (mice). Weighed and examined mice; collected various data (i.e. number of litters, gestation periods, weaning period...).
   
• Intern, Summer 1995
  United States Department of Energy
  Aiken, South Carolina
  Worked in the area of applied environmental microbiology, focusing on in-situ and ex-situ bioremediation. Used assays to detect bacteria that would degrade subsurface contaminants.
   

Meetings and Presentations:

• American Dairy Science Association Meeting, July 23-26, 2001
  Indianapolis, Indiana
  Title: Bovine Neutrophils Release the Cyclooxygenase-2 Protein when Stimulated with Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide (Poster Presentation)
• Masters Thesis Defense Seminar, April 17, 2001
  North Carolina A & T State University, Greensboro, North Carolina
  Title: Expression of the Cyclooxygenase-2 Gene by Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide Stimulated Bovine Neutrophils
• North Carolina Academy of Science Meeting, March 23-24, 2001
  University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina
  Title: Bovine Neutrophils Release the Cyclooxygenase-2 Protein when Stimulated with Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide (Poster Presentation)

Brief Biosketch:

Jenora Waterman is a native of Los Angeles, California. In 1993, Jenora received her diploma from David Starr Jordan High School in Los Angeles, California. As a United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholar, Jenora pursued and obtained a Bachelor of Science (Biology) from Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina in May 1997, graduating magna cum laude. Following graduation from Bennett College, Jenora taught biology and physical science at Walter Hines Page Sr. High School in Greensboro, NC. In 2001, Jenora complete the Master of Science degree (Biology) at North Carolina A & T State University. Jenora's MS thesis was entitled, 'Expression of the cyclooxygenase-2 gene by bacterial lipopolysaccharide stimulated bovine neutrophils.' This research project assessed the role of cyclooxygenase-2 metabolites, namely prostaglandins, in the severity and duration of bovine mastitis. Jenora is currently a Ph.D. student (Functional Genomics) in the Lab of Dr. David M. Bird, North Carolina State University.