Group Alumni

Past Group Members

Bahareh Abdollahipoor

Bahareh Abdollahipoor

Group affiliation?

Chemical and Biological Engineering graduate student

Where now?

Field Service Engineer at Siemens Energy

Katie Altmiller

Katie Altmiller

Group affiliation?

M.S. Chemistry - graduated December 2012.

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Altmiller, K. A.; Mensack, M.; Reynolds, M. M. Utilizing LC/MS to Identify Degradation Production from Modified Poly (Lactic-co-Glycolic acid) Polymers. Poster presentation. Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting, Westminster, CO, October 18, 2012.
  2. Altmiller, K. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Tandem LC/MS/MS Method for Identifying and Quantifying the Degradation Products of Modified PLGA Polymers. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society 242: American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Denver, CO. Poster Presentation. August 28, 2011.

Chris Allison

Chris Allison, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated August 2020.

Where now?

Proteomics Field Application Scientist at Bruker Daltonics

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Allison, C. A.; Moskaluk, A.; Vandewoude, S.; Reynolds, M. M. Detection of Glucosamine as a Marker for Aspergillus Niger: A Potential Screening Method for Fungal Infections. Anal. Bioanal. Chem. 2021,413, 933-294.DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03225-7
  2. Allison, C. L.; Lutzke, A.; Reynolds, M. M. Identification of Low Molecular Weight Degradation Products from Chitin and Chitosan using Electrospray Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry. Carbohydr. Res. 2020,493, 108046.DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2020.108046
  3. Allison, C.; Reynolds, M. M. Poster presentation. Screening for Pulmonary Fungal Infections in Hospital Settings. Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. November 12, 2019.
  4. Allison, C. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Screening for Fungal Infections using LC-MS. American Chemical Society National Meeting and Expo, San Diego, California. August 25, 2019.
  5. Melvin, A. C.; Jones, W. M. J.; Lutzke, A.; Allison, C. L.; Reynolds, M. M. S-Nitrosoglutathione Exhibits Greater Stability than S-Nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine Under Common Laboratory Conditions: A Comparative Stability Study. Nitric Oxide 2019, 92, 18-25.
  6. Allison, C.L., Lutzke, A., and Reynolds, M.M. Examining the Effect of Common Nitrosating Agents on Chitosan Using a Glucosamine Oligosaccharide Model System. Carbohydrate Polymers. 2019, (203) 285-291.
  7. Lutzke, A., Melvin, A.C., Neufeld, M.J., Allison, C.L., Reynolds, M.M. Nitric Oxide Generation from S-nitrosoglutathione: New Activity of Indium and a Survey of Metal Ion Effects. Nitric Oxide. 2019, 8 (84) 16-21.
  8. Allison, C.L. and Reynolds, M.M. Presymptomatically Detecting Fungal Infections – Decreasing Risk for Devices. Poster Presentation. BioInterface Conference, Boulder, Colorado. October 2nd, 2018.
  9. Allison, C.L. and Reynolds, M.M. Chitosan Detection to Diagnose Fungal Infections Using Mass Spectrometry. Poster Presentation. PittCon Conference and Expo, Orlando, FL. February 26th, 2018.

Kristin Arabea

Kristin Arabea

Group affiliation?

M.S. Chemistry - graduated August 2016.

Where am I now?

Principal Organic Chemist at Impressio.tech

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Wold, K. A.; Joslin, J. M.; Neufeld, B. H.; Arabea, K. A.; Suazo, L. A.; McDaniel, S. L.; Bowen, R. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing Polysaccharide Derivative Exhibits 8-log Reduction against Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii and Staphylococcus aureus. J. Controlled Delivery. 2015, 217, 228 – 234. (Invited).
  2. Arabea, K. A.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Wold, K. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing Polymeric Systems for Wound Healing Applications. Poster presentation. 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO. March 24, 2015.
  3. Arabea, K. A.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Wold, K. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing Polymeric Systems for Wound Healing Applications. Poster presentation. CSU Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. February 25, 2015.

Brittany Barrett

Brittany(Barrett) Perla, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

B.S. Chemistry - graduated May 2012.

Where am I now?

Patent Agent at Arcus Biosciences

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Lantvit, S.M., Barrett, B.J., Reynolds, M.M., Nitric oxide releasing material adsorbs more fibrinogen, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 2013, 101(11), 3201-3210.
  2. Lantvit, S. L.; Barrett, B. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Surface Analysis of Hydrophobic Polymers and the Influence of Nitric Oxide Release on Fibrinogen Adsorption. PittCon-2012, Orlando, FL. Oral Presentation. March 12, 2012.
  3. Lantvit, S. L., Barrett, B. J., Reynolds, M .M. Investigation of Factors Influencing Fibrinogen Adsorption to Drug-Eluting Polymer Surfaces. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society 242: American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Denver, CO. Poster Presentation. August 28, 2011.
  4. Barrett, B. J.; Lantvit, S. M..; Reynolds, M. M. Understanding the Role of Nitric Oxide in the Enhanced Biocompatibility of Materials. 2011 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. Poster Presentation. April 19, 2011. **Received High Honors**
  5. Barrett, B; Lantvit, S.; Reynolds, M. M. Analysis of Nitric Oxide Releasing PVC Thin Film Formulations for Application in Thrombosis Prevention. REU Poster Session, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Poster presentation. August 2010.

Cherelle Bishop

Cherelle Bishop

Group affiliation?

M.S. Chemistry - graduated May 2012.

Where am I now?

Product Engineering Manager at Whirl-Pak

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Bishop, C. M., McDonnell, K., Jasmann, J., Reynolds, M. M., de Miranda, M. A. Polymers: A Glimpse at Material Engineering. TeachEngineering.org. June 2012, published online http://www.teachengineering.org/view_lesson.php?url=collection/csu_/lessons/csu_polymer/csu_polymer_lesson01.xml.
  2. Bishop, C. M. The Development of a Nitric Oxide Measurement Method in Tissue Media. Thesis Presentation, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Oral Presentation. March 21, 2012.
  3. Bishop, C. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Real-Time Nitric Oxide Release Measurements: Towards Understanding Cell Migration in Brain Tissue. Poster Presentation. 9th Annual Meeting of the Front Range Neuroscience Group, Fort Collins, CO. December 7, 2011.
  4. Bishop, C. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Development of a Chemiluminescence Method to Quantify Nitric Oxide in Tissue Media. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society 242: American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Denver, CO. Oral Presentation. August 28, 2011.

Michaela Burnley

Michaela Burnley

Group affiliation?

M.S. Chemistry - graduated December 2020.

Where am I now?

Quality Control Chemist at Boulder Scientific Company

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Hibbard, H. A. J., Burnley, M. J., Rubin, H. N., Miera, J. A., Reynolds, M. M. Porphyrin-Based Metal-Organic Framework and Polyvinylchloride Composites for Fluorescence Sensing of Divalent Cadmium Ions in Water. Inorg. Chem. Comm. 2020,115, 107861.DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2020.107861 

Rachel Carlson

Rachel Carlson

Group affiliation?

B.S. Biomedical Engineering and Chemical and Biological Engineering

Ava Chard

Ava Chard

Group affiliation?

Chemistry graduate student

Where now?

Grad school at Colorado State University

Addison Cheek

Addison Cheek

Group affiliation?

B.S. Chemical and Biological Engineering - graduated Spring 2017.

Where now?

Process Engineer at Sequoia Consulting Group

Jamie Cuchiaro

Jamie Cuchiaro, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated 2023.

Where now?

Principal Analytical Chemist at Corden Pharma

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Cuchario, J.; Baumgartner J.; Reynolds, M.M. Modeling a pesticide remediation strategy for preparative liquid chromatography using high-performance liquid chromatography. J. Cannabis Res. 2023, 5, 13. DOI: 10.1186/s42238-023-00172-1
  2. Cuchiaro, J.; DeRoo, J.; Thai, J.; Reynolds, M.M. Evaluation of the Adsorption-Accessible Surface Area of MIL-53(Al) using Cannabinoids in a Closed System. ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 2022, 14, 10, 12836-12844. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c24391
  3. Thai, J. E.; Tuttle, R.R.; DeRoo, J.; Cuchiaro J.; Reynolds M.M. Cu-Based Metal-Organic Framework Nanosheets Synthesized via a Three-Layer Bottom-Up Method for the Catalytic Conversion of S-Nitrosoglutathione to Nitric Oxide. ACS Appl. Nano Materials. 2021, 5, 1, 486-496. DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.1c03313
  4. Zang, Y.; Vlcek, J. R.; Kipper, M.; Cuchiaro, J. H.; Popat, K. C.; Olver, C. S.; Kipper, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Ex Vivo Evaluation of Blood Coagulation of Endothelial Glycocalyx-Inspired Surfaces Using Thromboelastography. In Vitro Models. 2021 1, 59-71. DOI: 10.1007/s44164-021-00001-w
  5. Cuchiaro, J.; DeRoo, J.; Reynolds, M. M. Evaluating the Suitability of a Metal-Organic Framework for Adsorptive Separations of Cannabinoids. Poster Presentation. 2021 Virtual Cannabis Research Conference. Pueblo, CO. August 3, 2021.
  6. Cuchiaro, J.; Buttorff, L.; Reynolds, M. M. Development and Validation of an HPLC-QQQ Method for Simultaneous Detection of Low-Concentration Cannabinoids, Carbaryl, Boscalid, Spinosad, and Permethrin. Poster Presentation. 2021 Virtual Cannabis Research Conference. Pueblo, CO. August 3, 2021.
  7. Thai, J.; Tuttle, R.; Cuchiaro, J.; Reynolds, M. M. Three-Layer, Bottom-Up Synthesis of Catalytically Active Cu-MOF Nanosheets. ACS Applied Nanomaterials. Manuscript submitted for review.
  8. Zang, Y.; Vlsek, J.; Cuchiaro, J.; Oliver, C.; Popat, K.; Kipper, M.; Reynolds, M. M. Ex Vivo Evaluation of Blood Coagulation on Endothelial Glycocalyx-Inspired Surfaces Using Thromboelastography. In Vitro Models accepted August 23, 2021.
  9. Cuchiaro, H.; Thai, J.; Schaffner, N.; Tuttle, R.; Reynolds, M. M. Exploring the Parameter Space of p-Cresyl Sulfate Adsorption in Metal-Organic Frameworks. ACS Appl. Mater. 2020, 12, 22572-22580. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c04203
  10. Cuchiaro, H.; Reynolds, M. M. Differences in p-Cresyl Sulfate Adsorption by Metal-Organic Frameworks as Dialysis Materials. Oral Presentation. Pittsburgh Conference (PITTCON) 2020. Chicago, IL. March 2, 2020.
  11. Cuchiaro, H.; Reynolds, M. M. Using Metal-Organic Frameworks for Adsorptive Applications. Oral Presentation. ACS Southwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting. El Paso, TX. November 15, 2019.
  12. Cuchiaro, H.; Reynolds, M. M. Next Generation Dialysis: Using a Metal-Organic Framework to Filter Uremic Toxin. Poster Presentation. CSU Graduate Student Showcase. Fort Collins, CO. November 12, 2019. **CSU Ventures Drivers of Innovation Silver Award**
  13. Cuchiaro, H.; Laurens, L. Total Protein Analysis in Algae via Bulk Amino Acid Detection: Optimization of Amino Acid Derivatization after Hydrolysis with O-Phthalaldehyde 3-Mercaptopropionic Acid (OPA-3MPA). J. Agr. Food Chem. 2019, 67 (19), 5672-5679. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.9b00884
  14. Cuchiaro, H.; Laurens, L. A New Method for Protein Analysis in Algae: Optimization of Amino Acid O-Phthalaldehyde 3- Mercaptopropionic Acid (OPA-3MPA) Derivatization. Oral presentation. Algal Biomass Summit. Woodlands, TX. October 16, 2018.
  15. Cuchiaro, H.; Laurens, L. A New Method for Protein Analysis in Algae Using Amino Acid O-Phthalaldehyde 3- Mercaptopropionic Acid (OPA-3MPA) Derivatization. Poster presentation. 8th International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels, and Bioproducts. Seattle, WA. June 11-13, 2018.
  16. Sriram, I.; Curtin, A. E.; Chiaramonti, A. N.; Cuchiaro, J. H.; Weidner, A. R.; Tingley, T. M.; Greenlee, L. F.; Jeerage, K. Stability and Phase Transfer of Catalytically Active Platinum Nanoparticle Suspensions. J. Nanopart. Res. 2015, 17. DOI: 10.1007/s11051-015-3034-1.

Ryann Daly

Ryann Daly

Group affiliation?

B.S. Chemistry with minors in Mathematics and Nutrition - graduated May 2021.

Where now?

Analyst at Los Alamos National Laboratory

Publications and Presentations (CSU):
  1. Tuttle, R. R.; Daly, R. E.; Rithner, C. D.; Reynolds, M. M. Monitoring a MOF Catalyzed Reaction Directly in Blood Plasma. ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 2021, accepted. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c08917 **Supplemental Cover Art**
  2. Daly, R. E. Influence of Hemp Protein on the Food Product Matrix Delivery System for Blueberry Polyphenol Extract. CSU Honors Thesis, 2021.
  3. Daly, R. E; Tuttle, R. R; Reynolds, M. M. Tracking a Biologically Relevant Reaction Catalyzed by Crystals in Blood Plasma. 2020 Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. April 21, 2020.

Vinod Damodaran

Vinod Damodaran, Ph.D.

In Memoriam:

Vinod was a great scientist, a fine chemist, a wonderful colleague, and an exemplar in his field. Vinod and his family were tragically taken from this world too soon and will always be missed.

Group affiliation?

Research scientist

Publications and Presentations (CSU):
  1. Yapor, J. P.; Lutzke, A.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable Citrate-Based Polyesters with S-Nitrosothiol Functional Groups for Nitric Oxide Release. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2015, 3, 9233-9241.
  2. Damodaran, V. B., Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide-Releasing Biomedical Materials: Progress and Prospectives, In Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials; Mishra, M., Ed.; Taylor & Francis: Virginia, 2014.
  3. Damodaran, V. B.; Leszczak, V., Wold, K. A., Lantvit, S. M., Popat, K. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Anti-Thrombogenic Properties of a Nitric Oxide-Releasing Pro-Drug: Evaluation of Platelet Activation and Whole Blood Clotting Kinetics. RSC Adv. 2013, 3, 24406-24414.
  4. Damodaran, V. B.; Leszczak, V.; Reynolds, M. M.; Popat, K. C. Zwitterionic Polymeric Materials in Biomedical Applications. Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials, Edited by Munmaya Mishra, Taylor & Francis, 2013. (Invited book chapter).
  5. Joslin, J. M.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Selective Nitrosation of Modified Dextran Polymers. RSC Adv. 2013, 3, 15035–15043.
  6. Reynolds, M. M., Witzeling, S. D., Damodaran, V. B, Medeiros, T. N., Edwards, M. A., Lookian, P. P.; Brown, M. A. Applications for Nitric Oxide in Halting Proliferation of Tumor Cells. Biophys. Biochem. Res. Comm. 2013, 431, 647.
  7. Joslin, J. M.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Selective Nitrosation of Modified Dextran Polymers. RSC Adv. 2013, 3, 15035-15043.
  8. Reynolds, M. M., Witzeling, S. D., Damodaran, V. B, Medeiros, T. N., Edwards, M. A., Lookian, P. P.; Jarigese, D.; Brown, M. A. Application of a Nitric Oxide-Releasing Pro-Drug for Halting Growth of Human Breast and Canine Mammary Carcinoma Cells. J. Vet. Sci. & Med. 2012, 1, 1.
  9. Damodaran, V. B.; Place, L. W.; Kipper, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Enzymatically Degradable Nitric Oxide Releasing Dextran Derivatives for Biomedical Applications. J. Mater. Chem. 2012, 22 (43), 23038-23048.
  10. Wold, K. A.; Damodaran, V. B.; Suazo, L. A.; Bowen, R. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Fabrication of biodegradable polymeric nanofibers with covalently attached NO donors. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2012, 4, 3022.
  11. Damodaran, V. B.; Joslin, J. M.; Wold, K. A.; Lantvit, S. M.; Reynolds, M. M. S-Nitrosated biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications: synthesis, characterization and impact of thiol structure on the physicochemical properties. J. Mater. Chem. 2012, 22, 5990-6001.
  12. Joslin, J. M.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Bio-Bandaids: A Natural Approach to Promoting Wound Healing. SurFACTS in Biomaterials 2012, 17, 1.
  13. Damodaran, V. B.; Joslin, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Dextran Derivatives. Preprints of the American Chemical Society 242: 249-PMSE. American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Denver, Colorado.
  14. Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel Biodegradable Multi-block Polymers for Controlled Nitric Oxide Delivery. Preprints of the American Chemical Society 241: 333-PMSE. American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Anaheim, California.
  15. Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable S-Nitrosothiol Tethered Multiblock Polymer for Nitric Oxide Delivery. J. Mater. Chem. 2011, 21, 5870-5872.
  16. Damodaran, V. B.; Joslin, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing Dextran Derivatives. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society 242: American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Denver, CO. Oral Presentation. September 1, 2011.
  17. Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Synthesis and Evaluation of Novel Biodegradable Multi-block Polymers for Controlled Nitric Oxide Delivery. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society 241: 333-PMSE. American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Anaheim, California, March 30, 2011.

Tyler Daniel

Tyler Daniel

Group affiliation?

B.S. Chemical and Biological Engineering - graduated May 2018.

Where now?

Contract Engineer at Ideal Engineering Consultants.

Yazhi Dong

Yazhi Dong

Group affiliation?

B.S. Chemical and Biological Engineering - graduated May 2013.

Where now?

Graduate school at University of Southern California

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Dong, Y.; Pang, H., Reynolds, M. M. Evaluation of Protein Deposition on Nitric Oxide Releasing Biopolymers. 2013 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 30, 2013.
  2. Dong, Y.; Pang, H, Reynolds, M. M. Evaluation of Biopolymers Under Shear Flow Conditions. 2012 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. Poster Presentation. April 17, 2012.

Dominique Everett

Dominique Everett, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

REU undergraduate student (Morehouse College) - Summer 2010.

Where now?

Advance Lead Engineer at GE Aviation

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Hill, D. N.; Everett, D. T.; Marconi, M.; Reynolds, M. M.; Ubanski, L. The Influence of EUV Radiation in Polyurethane Layers. 2010 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS). Poster Presentation. November 13, 2010.
  2. Hill, D. N.; Everett, D. T.; Marconi, M.; Reynolds, M. M.; Ubanski, L. The Influence of EUV Radiation in Polyurethane Layers. REU Poster Session, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Poster presentation. August 4, 2010.

Hannah Feldman

Hannah Feldman

Group affiliation?

B.S. Chemistry - graduated May 2013.

Where now?

Graduate school at University of Washington

Steven Floyd

Steven Floyd

Group affiliation?

B.S. Chemical and Biological Engineering - graduated May 2014.

Where now?

Officer and researcher in the U.S. Navy

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Floyd, S.; Damodaran, V. B.; Wold, K. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Development of a Coating Procedure for Anti-Clotting Devices. 2013 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 30, 2013.

Craig Forsthoefel

Craig Forsthoefel, M.D.

Group affiliation?

B.S. Biomedical Sciences and Chemistry - graduated May 2013.

Where now?

Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Forsthoefel, C. W.; Wold, K.A.; Damodaran, V. B; Reynolds, M. M. Materials Development for Human Fibroblast Viability and Morphology Studies. 2011 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. Poster Presentation. April 19, 2011.

Alyssa Galvin

Alyssa Galvin (Melvin), Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated 2022.

Where now?

Technical Specialist at Morgan Lewis law

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Melvin, A.C.; Tuttle, R.R.; Mohnike, M.; Reynolds, M.M. MOF Polymer Composites Exhibit Faster Nitric Oxide Catalysis than MOF Crystallites. ACS Materials Lett. 2022. DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialslett.2c00742
  2. Melvin, A.C.; Reynolds, M.M. Systematic Exploration of a Catalytic Metal-Organic Framework/Polyurethane Composite for Medical Device Applications: Effects of MOF Particle Size, MOF Loading, and Polymer Concentration on Composite Material Activity. Frontiers in Physics. 2022, 10. DOI: 10.3389/fphy.2022.880841
  3. Garren, M.; Maffe, P.; Melvin, A.; Griffin, L.; Wilson, S.; Douglass, M.; Reynolds, M.; Handa, H. Surface-Catalyzed Nitric Oxide Release via a Metal Organic Framework Enhances Antibacterial Surface Effects. ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 2021, 13, 48, 56931-56943. DOI:10.1021/acsami.1c17248
  4. Vlcek J. R., Hedayati M., Melvin A. C., Melissa M. M., Kipper M. J. Blood-Compatible Materials: Vascular Endothelium-Mimetic Surfaces that Mitigate Multiple Cell-Material Interactions Advanced Healthcare Materials. 2021, 2001748. DOI:10.1002/adhm.202001748 **Cover Art**
  5. Melvin, A. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Using Nitric Oxide-Releasing Metal–Organic Frameworks to Reduce Biofouling on Glucose Biosensors. Poster presentation. Pittcon. Chicago, IL. March 5, 2020.
  6. Galvin, A. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Using Nitric Oxide-Releasing Metal–Organic Frameworks on the Surface of Blood-Contacting Glucose Biosensors to Reduce Biofouling. Poster presentation. Graduate Student Showcase. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. November 12, 2019.
  7. Melvin, A. C.; Jones, W. M.; Lutzke, A.; Allison, C. L.; Reynolds, M. M. S-Nitrosoglutathione Exhibits Greater Stability than S-Nitroso-N-Acetylpenicillamine under Common Laboratory Conditions: A Comparative Stability Study. Nitric Oxide. 2019, 92, 18–25.
  8. Melvin, A. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Using Nitric Oxide-Releasing Metal–Organic Frameworks on the Surface of Blood-Contacting Glucose Biosensors to Reduce Biofouling. Poster presentation. ACS Fall 2019 National Meeting. San Diego, CA. August 25, 2019.
  9. Melvin, A. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Using Metal–Organic Frameworks to Enhance Implantable Glucose Biosensor Performance. Poster presentation. GAUSSI Symposium, Fort Collins, CO. May 4, 2019.
  10. Melvin, A. C.; Reynolds, M. M. A Novel Approach to Address Biocompatibility in Implantable Glucose Biosensors. Poster presentation. CSU Ventures Demo Day, Fort Collins, CO. April 23, 2019.
  11. Melvin, A. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Enhancing Biocompatibility of Glucose Biosensors with Nitric Oxide-Releasing Metal–Organic Frameworks. Poster presentation. Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. November 13, 2018.
  12. Lutzke, A.; Melvin, A.C.; Neufeld, M.J.; Allison, C.L.; Reynolds, M.M. Nitric Oxide Generation from S-nitrosoglutathione: New Activity of Indium and a Survey of Metal Ion Effects. Nitric Oxide. 2019, 8 (84) 16-21.

Stephen Gatlin

Stephen Gatlin

Group affiliation?

B.S./M.S. Chemistry - graduated Summer 2014.

Where now?

Graduate school at University of Colorado-Denver

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Gatlin, S. R.; Zvejnieks, N. R.; Reynolds, M. M. The Development of NO Releasing Polymers and Their Effects on the VASP Protein Pathway. 2013 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 30, 2013.
  2. Gatlin, S. R.; Zvejnieks, N. R.; Reynolds, M. M. The Development of NO-Releasing Polymer Coatings and Their Effects on the VASP Protein Pathway. 2012 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. Poster Presentation. **HIGH HONORS** April 17, 2012.

Jenna Gordon

Jenna Gordon, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated 2021.

Where now?

CEO/Entrepreneur and founder Nurtured Source

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Gordon, J. L.; Hinsen, K. J.; Reynolds, M. M.; Smith, T. A.; Tucker, H. O.; Brown, M. A. Anticancer Potential of Nitric Oxide (NO) in Neuroblastoma Treatment. RSC Adv. 2021,11, 9112 – 9120.DOI: 10.1039/D1RA00275A
  2. Gordon, J. L.; Reynolds, M. M.; Brown, M. A. Nitric Oxide as a Potential Adjuvant Therapeutic for Neuroblastoma: Effects of NO on Murine N2a Cells. Vet. Sci. 2020,7(2), 51. DOI: 10.3390/vetsci7020051 **Cover Art**
  3. Gordon, J. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Application of NO as a Pediatric Anticancer Therapeutic: A New Innovation in Neuroblastoma Treatments. Poster presentation. BioInterface 2019 Workshop & Symposium. Park City, UT. September 6, 2019. September 6, 2019.
  4. Gordon, J.; Reynolds, M. M. Development of Localized Anticancer Therapeutics. Poster Presentation. Biointerface 2018 Workshop and Symposium, Boulder, CO. October 2, 2018.
  5. Gordon, J.; Reynolds, M. M. Development of Localized Anticancer Therapeutics. Poster Presentation. CSU Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. November 13, 2018.
  6. Gordon, J.; Reynolds, M. M. Application of a Synergistic Anticancer Therapeutic: A New Innovation in Pediatric Cancer Treatment. Poster Presentation. CSU Demo Day, Fort Collins, CO. April 24, 2019.
  7. Gordon, J.; Reynolds, M. M. Application of a Pediatric Anticancer Therapeutic: A New Innovation in Neuroblastoma Treatment. Poster Presentation. Biointerface 2019 Workshop and Symposium, Boulder, CO. September 5, 2019.
  8. Yapor, J. P.; Gordon, J. L.; Henderson, N. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric oxide-releasing emulsion with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. RSC Advances. 2019, 9, 21873 - 21880.
  9. Gordon, J.L.; Brown, M.A.; Reynolds, M.M. Cell-Based Methods for Determination of Efficacy for Candidate Therapeutics in the Clinical Management of Cancer. Diseases. 2018, 6, 85.

Jackie Harding

Jackie Harding, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated Summer 2014.

Where now?

Laboratory Director at Nanoscience Analytical

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Neufeld, M. H.; Harding, J. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Immobilization of Metal-Organic Framework Copper(II) Benzene-1,3,5-Tricarboxylate (CuBTC) onto Cotton Fabric as a Nitric Oxide Release Catalyst. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2015, 7, 26742–26750..
  2. Harding, J. H.; Metz, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M. A Tunable, Stable and Bioactive MOF for Generating a Localized Therapeutic from Endogenous Sources. Adv. Func. Mater. 2014, 24, 7503-7509.
  3. Harding, J. L; Reynolds, M. M. Accurate Nitric Oxide Measurements from Donors in Cell Media: Identification of Scavenging Agents. Anal. Chem. 2014, 86, 2025-2032.
  4. Harding, J. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Combating Medical Device Fouling. Trends in Biotech. 2014, 3, 140-146. (Invited).
  5. Harding, J. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Composite Materials with Embedded Metal Organic Framework Catalysts for Nitric Oxide Release from Bioavailable S-nitrosothiols. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2014, 2, 2530-2536. (Invited; 2014 Emerging Investigator Issue)
  6. Harding, J. L.; Metz, J. M.; Neufeld, M. J. Next Generation Nitric Oxide Releasing Biomedical Devices: Using Existing Medical Devices Matrices as Secondary Supports for Metal Organic Framework Nitric Oxide Catalysts. Poster presentation. CSU Ventures Innovation Symposium, Fort Collins, CO. April 25, 2014. **Received Most Innovative Award**
  7. Harding, J. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Metal Organic Frameworks for the Catalytic Generation of Nitric Oxide: Insights into Reactivity and the Development of Biomedical Devices. Oral presentation. 247th American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Dallas, TX. March 2014.
  8. Tooker, R., Lipin, M., Leuranguer, V.; Rozsa, E., Bramely, J., Harding, J., Reynolds, M., Vigh, J. Nitric Oxide Mediates Activity-Dependent Plasticity of Mb Type bipolar Cell Output via S-nitrosylation in the Retina. J. Neurosci. 2013, 33, 19176 –19193.
  9. Harding, J.; Metz, J., Reynolds, M. Application of Metal Organic Frameworks as Biocatalysts for Nitric Oxide Generation. Poster presentation. OMCOS-17, Fort Collins, CO. July 29, 2013.
  10. Harding, J. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Metal Organic Frameworks as Biocatalysts for Nitric Oxide Generation. Poster Presentation. CSU Venture Innovation Summit, Fort Collins, CO. April 12, 2013.
  11. Harding, J. L. and Reynolds, M. M. Metal Organic Frameworks as Nitric Oxide Catalysts. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2012, 134, 3330.
  12. Harding, J. L.; Reynolds, M.M. Metal Organic Frameworks as Nitric Oxide Biocatalysts. Oral Presentation. Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting, Westminster, CO, October 18, 2012.
  13. Lantvit, S. M.; Harding, J. L.; Joslin, J. M.; Wold, K. A.; Altmiller, K. M.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. The Development of Biomimetic Medical Materials from Renewable Sources." Poster Presentation. Stille Symposium 2011. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. October 21, 2011
  14. Harding, J. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Investigation of the Metal Center Redox Properties in Metal Organic Frameworks. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society 242: American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Denver, CO. Poster Presentation. August 29, 2011.
  15. Harding, J. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Biological Materials Using Metal Organic Frameworks. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society 241: INOR-834. American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Anaheim, California, March 28, 2011.

Christina Henderson

Christina Henderson

Group affiliation?

B.S. Biochemistry - graduated Spring 2019.

Where now?

Color Cosmetics Chemist at Intercos

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Yapor, J. P.; Gordon, J. L.; Henderson, N. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric oxide-releasing emulsion with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. RSC Advances. 2019, 9, 21873 - 21880.

Marshall Henderson

Marshall Henderson

Group affiliation?

B.S. Biology - graduated May 2015.

Where now?

Graduate school (microbiology) at Colorado State University

Hailey Hibbard

Hailey Hibbard, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated May 2020.

Where now?

Laboratory Instrumentation Manager at Santa Clara University

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Hibbard, H. A. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Enzyme-Activated Nitric Oxide-Releasing Composite Material for Antibacterial Activity Against Escherichia coli. ACS Appl. Bio Mater. 2020,3, 5367–5374. DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00670
  2. Hibbard, H. A. J., Burnley, M. J., Rubin, H. N., Miera, J. A., Reynolds, M. M. Porphyrin-Based Metal-Organic Framework and Polyvinylchloride Composites for Fluorescence Sensing of Divalent Cadmium Ions in Water. Inorg. Chem. Comm. 2020, 115, 107861.DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2020.107861 
  3. Hibbard, A.J. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Synthesis of Novel Nitroreductase Enzyme-Activated Nitric Oxide Prodrugs to Site-Specifically Kill Bacteria. Bioorg. Chem. 2019, 93, 103318. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioorg.2019.103318.
  4. Hibbard, H. A. J., Reynolds, M. M. Designing Novel Compounds for Antibacterial Medical Device Coatings to Detect Bacteria. Oral Presentation. BioInterface 2019 Workshop and Symposium, Park City, UT. September 6, 2019.
  5. Hibbard, H. A. J., Reynolds, M. M. Synthesis of a Novel Enzyme-Activated Nitric Oxide Prodrug for Antibacterial Applications. Poster Presentation. 258th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, CA. August 28, 2019. **ACS Division of Medical Chemistry - Poster Award**
  6. Hibbard, H. A. J., Reynolds, M. M. A New Color-Changing Material to Detect and Kill Bacteria. Poster Presentation. CSU Demo Day, Fort Collins, CO. April 23, 2019.
  7. Hibbard, H. A. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Fluorescent nitric oxide donor for the detection and killing of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2019, 7, 2009-2018. DOI: 10.1039/C8TB02552E.**Inside cover feature**

    Journal of Materials Chemistry B Journal Cover image

  8. Hibbard, H. A. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Multifunctional Material for the Detection and Killing of Bacteria. Poster Presentation. CSU Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. November 13, 2018. ** Drivers of Innovation: Platinum Award **
  9. Hibbard, H. A. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Multifunctional Material for the Detection and Killing of Bacteria for Use in Medical Devices. Poster Presentation. Biointerface 2018 Workshop and Symposium, Boulder, CO. October 2, 2018. ** First Place Award **
  10. Hibbard, H. A. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Next generation antibiotics: Progress toward the synthesis of an enzyme-activated nitric oxide-releasing antimicrobial fluorescent prodrug. Poster Presentation. 255th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, New Orleans, LA. March 22, 2018.
  11. Hibbard, H. A. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Color-changing antibiotics: Simultaneously detecting infections and killing bacteria. Oral Presentation. CSU VPR 3 Minute Challenge, Fort Collins, CO. February 12, 2018.
  12. Hibbard, H. A. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Next Generation Antibiotics: Progress Toward the Synthesis of an Enzyme-Activated Nitric Oxide-Releasing Fluorescent Prodrug. Poster presentation. CSU Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. November 9, 2017.
  13. Tapia, J. B.; Hibbard, H. A. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Derivatization of Dextran for Multiple-Charge Ion Formation and Electrospray Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometric Analysis. J. Amer. Soc. Mass. Spec. 2017, 28(10), 2201-2208.

David Hill

David Hill

Group affiliation?

REU undergraduate student (Morehouse College) - Summer 2010

Where now?

Biomechatronics Engineer & Software Developer at MIT Media Lab

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Hill, D. N.; Everett, D. T.; Marconi, M.; Reynolds, M. M.; Ubanski, L. The Influence of EUV Radiation in Polyurethane Layers. 2010 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS). Poster Presentation. November 13, 2010.
  2. Hill, D. N.; Everett, D. T.; Marconi, M.; Reynolds, M. M.; Ubanski, L. The Influence of EUV Radiation in Polyurethane Layers. REU Poster Session, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Poster presentation. August 4, 2010.

Kristin Hinsen

Kristin Hinsen

Group affiliation?

B.S. Biomedical Sciences - graduated May 2021.(collaboration with Dr. Mark Brown)

Where now?

Medical school at University of New Mexico

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Hinsen, K. J.; Gordon, J. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Efficacy of NO as an Adjuvant Anticancer Therapeutic for Neuroblastoma. 2021 Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. April 20, 2021. **Highest Honors**
  2. Hinsen, K. J. Efficacy of NO as an Adjuvant Anticancer Therapeutic for Neuroblastoma. CSU Honors Thesis, 2021.
  3. Gordon, J. L.; Hinsen, K. J.; Reynolds, M. M.; Smith, T. A.; Tucker, H. O.; Brown, M. A. Anticancer Potential of Nitric Oxide (NO) in Neuroblastoma Treatment. RSC Adv. 2021,11, 9112 – 9120. DOI: 10.1039/D1RA00275A
  4. Hinsen, K. J.; Gordon, J. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Efficacy of NO as an Adjuvant Anticancer Therapeutic for Neuroblastoma. 2020 Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. April 21, 2020. **Best in Show**

Savannah Jaska

Savannah Jaska

Group affiliation?

B.M. Music Therapy and minor in Biomedical Sciences - graduated 2017

Where now?

Lead, Research and Learning at Cortica | Advanced Neurological Therapies for Autism Cortica

Matt Jones

Matt Jones

Group affiliation?

M.S. Chemistry - graduated Dec 2019.

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Jones, W. M.; Tapia, J. B.; Tuttle, R. R.; Reynolds, M. M. Thermogravimetric Analysis and Mass Spectrometry Allow for Determination of Chemisorbed Reaction Products on Metal Organic Frameworks. Langmuir. 2020, 36, 14, 3903-3911.DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c00158**Supplemental Cover Art**
  2. Melvin, A. C.; Jones, W. M.; Lutzke, A.; Allison, C. A.; Reynolds, M. M. S-Nitrosoglutathione exhibits greater stability than S-Nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine under common laboratory conditions: A comparative stability study. Nitric Oxide. 2019, 92, 18-25.
  3. Neufeld, M. J.; Lutzke, A.; Jones, W. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Generation from Endogenous Substrates Using Metal-Organic Frameworks: Inclusion within Poly(vinyl alcohol) Membranes To Investigate Reactivity and Therapeutic Potential. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2017, 9(41), 35628-35641.

Jessica Joslin

Jessica Joslin, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated Spring 2014.

Where now?

Principal Scientist at UPSIDE Foods

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Wold, K. A.; Joslin, J. M.; Neufeld, B. H.; Arabea, K. A.; Suazo, L. A.; McDaniel, S. L.; Bowen, R. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing Polysaccharide Derivative Exhibits 8-log Reduction against Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii and Staphylococcus aureus. J. Controlled Delivery. 2015, 217, 228 – 234. (Invited).
  2. Joslin, J. M.; Neufeld, B. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Correlating S-nitrosothiol Decomposition and NO Release for Modified Poly(lactic-co-gycolic acid) Polymer Films. RSC Adv. 2014, 4, 42039-42043.
  3. Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Joslin, J. M.; Hawker, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M.; Fisher, E. R. Creation of Hydrophilic Nitric Oxide Releasing Polymers via Plasma Surface Modification. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2014, 6, 12307-12320.
  4. Joslin, J. M.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Hawker, M. J.; Fisher, E. R.; Reynolds, M. M. Plasma Modification of Drug-Eluting Materials for Localized Action at Medical Device Interfaces, AVS 61st International Symposium & Exhibition, Baltimore, MD. November 13, 2014.
  5. Joslin, J. M.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Hawker, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M.; Fisher, E. R. Achieving Enhanced Surface Properties for Therapeutic-Releasing Properties. Poster presentation. CSU Ventures Innovation Symposium, Fort Collins, CO. April 25, 2014.
  6. Joslin, J. M.; Lantvit, S. M.; Reynolds, M. M., Nitric oxide releasing Tygon materials: Studies in donor leaching and localized nitric oxide release at a polymer-buffer interface. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2013, 5, 9285-9294.
  7. Joslin, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M. 75th Anniversary Poster: Probing Physical Processes Associated with Nitric Oxide Polymer Systems. Invited poster. 246th American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. September 2013. (Award winner)
  8. Joslin, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Determining Surface Properties and Tracking Therapeutic Delivery from Nitric Oxide Polymers. Oral presentation. 246th American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. September 2013.
  9. Joslin, J. M.; Simone, A. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Spectroscopic Evaluation of Nitrosation Processes in Polymer Systems. Oral Presentation. Pittcon-2013, Philadelphia, PA. March, 20, 2013.
  10. Joslin, J. M.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M., Selective nitrosation of modified dextran polymers. RSC Adv. 2013, 3, 15035-15043.
  11. Joslin, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Enhancing Nitrosation Efficiency and Tunability in Polymer Systems. Oral Presentation. Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting, Westminster, CO, October 18, 2012.
  12. Joslin, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Monitoring Nitric Oxide Loading and Release Processes on Silicone Rubber Substrates using Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy. 18th Symposium on Thermal Properties. Boulder, CO. June 26, 2012.
  13. Damodaran, V. B.; Joslin, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M., Preparing biocompatible materials for non-permanent medical devices. Eur. Pharm. Rev. 2012, 17, 71-77.
  14. Damodaran, V. B.; Joslin, J. M.; Wold, K. A.; Lantvit, S. M.; Reynolds, M. M. S-Nitrosated biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications: synthesis, characterization and impact of thiol structure on the physicochemical properties. J. Mater. Chem. 2012, 22, 5990-6001.
  15. Joslin, J. M. and Reynolds, M. M. Kinetics of S-nitrosation Processes in Aqueous Polymer Solution for Controlled Nitric Oxide Loading: Towards Tunable Biomaterials. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2012, 4, 1126.
  16. Joslin, J. M.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Bio-Bandaids: A Natural Approach to Promoting Wound Healing.SurFACTS in Biomaterials 2012, 17, 1.
  17. Damodaran, V. B.; Joslin, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Dextran Derivatives. Preprints of the American Chemical Society 242: 249-PMSE. American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Denver, Colorado.
  18. Joslin, J. M. Advanced Method Development for Evaluating Medical Materials. Adams State College, Alamosa, CO. Invited talk. February 18, 2011.
  19. Joslin, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopic Evaluation of NO Moiety Formation Kinetics in Silicone Rubber Materials. PittCon-2012, Orlando, FL. Oral Presentation. March 11, 2012.
  20. Lantvit, S. M.; Harding, J. L.; Joslin, J. M.; Wold, K. A.; Altmiller, K. M.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. The Development of Biomimetic Medical Materials from Renewable Sources." Poster Presentation. Stille Symposium 2011. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. October 21, 2011.
  21. Joslin, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Confined Polymer Systems for the Storage and Release of Nitric Oxide. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society 242: American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Denver, CO. Poster Presentation. August 31, 2011.
  22. Joslin, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Advanced Techniques for Monitoring the Decomposition of Nitric Oxide Donor Moieties upon Nitric Oxide Release from Polymer Materials. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society 241: 26-ANLY. American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Anaheim, California, March 27, 2011.

Sarah Lantvit

Sarah Lantvit, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated Summer 2014.

Where now?

Instrumentation facilities manager at University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Sylman, J. L.; Lantvit, S. M.; Reynolds, M. M.; Neeves, K. B. The Relative Role of Soluble Guanylyl Cylase Dependent and Independent Pathways in Nitric Oxide Inhibition of Platelet Aggregation Under Flow. Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering, 2014, 7(3), 421-431.
  2. Damodaran, V.B., Leszczak, V., Wold, K.A., Lantvit, S.M., Popat, K., Reynolds, M.M., Anti-thrombogenic properties of a nitric oxide-releasing dextran derivative: Evaluation of platelet activation and whole blood clotting kinetics. RSC Adv. 2013, 3, 24406-24414.
  3. Joslin, J.M., Lantvit, S.M., Reynolds, M.M. Nitric oxide releasing Tygon materials: Studies in donor leaching and localized nitric oxide release at a polymer-buffer interface. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces 2013, 5, 9285-9294.
  4. Lantvit, S.M., Barrett, B.J., Reynolds, M.M., Nitric oxide releasing material adsorbs more fibrinogen, Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 2013, 101(11), 3201-3210.
  5. Sylman, J.L., Lantvit, S.M., VeDepo, M.C., Reynolds, M.M., Neeves, K.B., Transport limitations of nitric oxide inhibition of platelet aggregation under flow. Annals of Biomed Engr. 2013, 41, 2193-2205.
  6. Lantvit, S. M.; Reynolds, M. M. 75th Anniversary Poster: Nitric Oxide's Effect on Protein-Surface Interactions. Invited poster. 246th American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. September 2013. (Award winner)
  7. Lantvit, S. L; Reynolds, M. M. Conformation of Fibrinogen Adsorbed to Polymer Surfaces Through the Use of Surface Sensitive Techniques. Oral Presentation. Pittcon-2013, Philadelphia, PA. March, 19, 2013.
  8. Damodaran, V. B.; Joslin, J. M.; Wold, K. A.; Lantvit, S. M.; Reynolds, M. M. S-Nitrosated biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications: synthesis, characterization and impact of thiol structure on the physicochemical properties. J. Mater. Chem. 2012, 22, 5990-6001.
  9. Lantvit, S. L.; Barrett, B. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Surface Analysis of Hydrophobic Polymers and the Influence of Nitric Oxide Release on Fibrinogen Adsorption. PittCon-2012, Orlando, FL. Oral Presentation.March 12, 2012.
  10. Lantvit, S. M.; Harding, J. L.; Joslin, J. M.; Wold, K. A.; Altmiller, K. M.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. The Development of Biomimetic Medical Materials from Renewable Sources." Poster Presentation. Stille Symposium 2011. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. October 21, 2011.
  11. Lantvit, S. L., Barrett, B. J., Reynolds, M .M. Investigation of Factors Influencing Fibrinogen Adsorption to Drug-Eluting Polymer Surfaces. Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society 242: American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Denver, CO. Poster Presentation. August 28, 2011.

Eric Lauzon

Eric Lauzon

Group affiliation?

M.S. Chemistry - graduated 2015.

Where now?

Quality Assurance Engineer at Loop Software & Testing Services

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Lauzon, E. P.; Reynolds, M. M. Biointerfaces Augmented with Nitric Oxide Generating Metal Organic Frameworks. Poster presentation. 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO. March 24, 2015.

Alec Lutzke

Alec Lutzke, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated Spring 2017.

Where now?

Development Scientist at Beckman Coulter

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Allison, C. L.; Lutzke, A.; Reynolds, M. M. Identification of Low Molecular Weight Degradation Products from Chitin and Chitosan using Electrospray Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometry. Carbohydr. Res. 2020,493, 108046.DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2020.108046
  2. Melvin, A.C., Jones, W.M.J., Lutzke, A., Allison, C.L., and Reynolds, M.M. S-Nitrosoglutathione Exhibits Greater Stability than S-Nitroso-N-acetylpenicillamine Under Common Laboratory Conditions: A Comparative Stability Study. Nitric Oxide. 2019, 92, 18-25.
  3. Neufeld, M. J.; Lutzke, A.; Jones, W. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Generation from Endogenous Substrates Using Metal-Organic Frameworks: Inclusion within Poly(vinyl alcohol) Membranes To Investigate Reactivity and Therapeutic Potential. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2017, 9(41), 35628-35641.
  4. Neufeld, B. H.; Neufeld, M. J.; Lutzke, A.; Schweickart, S. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Metal-Organic Framework-Chitosan Composite Films Display Enhanced Reduction of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Attachment. Adv. Func. Mater. 2017, 1702255. **Inside cover art**
  5. Neufeld, M. J.; Lutzke, A.; Tapia, J. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Metal–Organic Framework/Chitosan Hybrid Materials Promote Nitric Oxide Release from S-Nitrosoglutathione. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2017, 9, 5139-5148.
  6. Lutzke, A.; Tapia, J. B.; Neufeld, M. J. Reynolds, M. M. Sustained Nitric Oxide Release from a Tertiary S-Nitrosothiol-based Polyphosphazene Coating. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2017, 9, 2104-2113.
  7. Neufeld, M. J.; Ware, B. R.; Lutzke, A.; Khetani, S. R.; Reynolds, M. M. Water-Stable Metal-Organic Framework/Polymer Composites Compatible with Human Hepatocytes. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2016, 8, 19343–19352.
  8. Lutzke, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Neufeld, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Release from a Biodegradable Cysteine-based Polyphosphazene. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2016, 4, 1987-1998.
  9. Yapor, J. P.; Lutzke, A.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable Citrate-Based Polyesters with S-Nitrosothiol Functional Groups for Nitric Oxide Release. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2015, 3, 9233-9241.
  10. Lutzke, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing S-nitrosated Derivatives of Chitin and Chitosan for Biomedical Applications. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2014, 2, 7449 – 7458.
  11. Lutzke, A.; Reynolds, M. M. International Society for Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials, Orlando, FL. July 2015.
  12. Yapor, J. P.; Lutzke, A. C.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable Nitric Oxide-Releasing S-nitrosated Derivatives of Citrate Elastomers for Biomedical Applications. Poster presentation. 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO. March 23, 2015.
  13. Yapor, J. P.; Lutzke, A. C.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable Polyester with Nitric Oxide-Releasing Activity For Biomedical Applications. Poster presentation. 249th CSU Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. February 25, 2015.
  14. Lutzke, A.; Reynolds, M.M. Nitric Oxide Releasing Chitosan Derivatives. Oral Presentation. Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting, Westminster, CO, October 18, 2012.

Lance McDaniel

Lance McDaniel

Group affiliation?

B.S. Biology - graduated Dec 2015.

Jarrad McKay

Jarrad McKay

Group affiliation?

B.S. Chemistry - graduated Dec 2010

Where now?

Regional Director of Sales and Marketing at EnerG-ID Solutions Corp

Meghan Mensack

Meghan Mensack, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Research scientist/Scholar

Where now?

Director, Technical Operations at Accelerate Diagnostics

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Shawna B.Matthews, Meenakshi Santra, Meghan M. Mensack, Pamela Wolfe, Patrick F. Byrne, and Henry J. Thompson, "Metabolite Profiling of a Diverse Collection of Wheat Lines using Ultraperformance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometry," PLOS One, 2012, manuscript accepted for publication.
  2. Mensack, M. M., McGinley, J. N., and Thompson, H. J. "Metabolomic analysis of the effects of edible dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) on tissue lipid metabolism and carcinogenesis in rats," British Journal of Nutrition, 2011. manuscript accepted for publication.
  3. Thompson, M. D., Mensack, M. M., Jiang, W., Zhu, Z., Lewis, M. R., McGinley, J. N., Brick, M. A., and Thompson, H. J. "Cell Signaling Pathways Associated with a Reduction in Mammary Cancer Burden by Dietary Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris, L.)," Carcinogenesis, 2011. E-pub ahead of print DOI: 10.1093/carcin/bgr247.
  4. Mensack, M. M., Fitzgerald, V.K., Ryan, E.P., Lewis, M.R., Thompson HJ, Brick MA. "Evaluation of Functional Diversity among Common Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) From Two Centers of Domestication using ‘Omics’ Technologies," BMC Genomics, 2010, 11, 686.
  5. Mensack, M. M., Fitzgerald, V. K., Lewis, M. R., Thompson, H, J., "Characterization of Low Molecular Weight Chemical Fractions of Dry Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) for Bioactivity Using Caenorhabditis elegans Longevity and Metabolite Fingerprinting," J. Agr Food Chem. 2010. 58(11), 6697-705.

Jarid Metz

Jarid Metz

Group affiliation?

M.S. Chemistry - graduated May 2014.

Where now?

Scientist at Exxon Mobil

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Harding, J. H.; Metz, J. M.; Reynolds, M. M. A Tunable, Stable and Bioactive MOF for Generating a Localized Therapeutic from Endogenous Sources. Adv. Func. Mater. 2014, 24, 7503-7509.
  2. Harding, J. L.; Metz, J. M.; Neufeld, M. J. Next Generation Nitric Oxide Releasing Biomedical Devices: Using Existing Medical Devices Matrices as Secondary Supports for Metal Organic Framework Nitric Oxide Catalysts. Poster presentation. CSU Ventures Innovation Symposium, Fort Collins, CO. April 25, 2014. **Received Most Innovative Award**
  3. Metz, J.; Harding, J. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Stable Metal-Organic Framework for the Catalytic Production of Nitric Oxide from S-nitrosothiols at Physiological pH. Poster presentation. 247th American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Dallas, TX. March 2014.
  4. Harding, J.; Metz, J., Reynolds, M. Application of Metal Organic Frameworks as Biocatalysts for Nitric Oxide Generation. Poster presentation. OMCOS-17, Fort Collins, CO. July 29, 2013.

Jack Miera

Jack Miera

Group affiliation?

B.S Chemical and Biological Engineering and minor in mathematics – graduated May 2021.

Where now?

Enzyme Manufacturing Technician at Watchmaker Genomics

Internships:

Cannabistry Labs 2019 and 2020

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Hibbard, H. A. J., Burnley, M. J., Rubin, H. N., Miera, J. A., Reynolds, M. M. Porphyrin-Based Metal-Organic Framework and Polyvinylchloride Composites for Fluorescence Sensing of Divalent Cadmium Ions in Water. Inorg. Chem. Comm. 2020, 115, 107861.DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2020.107861
  2. Miera, J.; Rubin, H. N.; Reynolds, M. M. Developing Solid Support Materials: Metal Organic Frameworks. Poster Presentation. 2018 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 16, 2018.
  3. Miera, J.; Rubin, H. N.; Reynolds, M. M. Developing Solid Support Materials: Metal Organic Frameworks. Poster Presentation. Engaged Scholarship Symposium, Ediburgh, TX. April 11, 2018.

Alana Miller

Alana Miller

Group affiliation?

B.S Chemistry – graduated May 2022.

Bella Neufeld

Bella Neufeld, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated Spring 2018.

Where now?

Analytical chemistry laboratory manager at Teknova

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Paricio, L.; Neufeld, B. N.; Reynolds, M. M. Combined influence of nitric oxide and surface roughness in biofilm reduction across bacteria strains. Biointerphases. 2019, 14, 021004.
  2. Neufeld, B. H.; Neufeld, M. J.; Lutzke, A.; Schweickart, S. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Metal-Organic Framework-Chitosan Composite Films Display Enhanced Reduction of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Attachment. Adv. Func. Mater. 2017, 1702255. **Inside cover art**

    Advanced Functional Materials inside cover image

  3. Neufeld, B. H. As Antibiotics Lose Their Power, These Scientists May Have An Alternative. Colorado Matters (Colorado Public Radio Broadcast). 2017.
  4. Neufeld B.H.; Reynolds M.M. Combatting Clinical Infections. Poster Presentation. 33rd Annual Children's National Symposium on ECMO and Advanced Therapies for Respiratory Failure, Keystone, CO. February, 2017.
  5. Neufeld, B. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Critical Nitric Oxide Concentration for Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Biofilm Reduction on Polyurethane Substrates. Biointerphases. 2016, 11, 031012. Most read.
  6. Mann, M. N.; Neufeld, B. H.; Hawker, M. J.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Paricio, L. N.; Reynolds, M. M.; Fisher, E. R. Plasma-Modified Nitric Oxide-Releasing Polymer Films Exhibit Time-Delayed 8-Log Reduction in Growth of Bacteria. Biointerphases. 2016, 11, 31005. Editors pick.
  7. Neufeld, B. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Combatting Clinical Infections with Nitric Oxide. Poster presentation. 2016 Collegiate Challenge and Innovation Symposium, Fort Collins, CO. April 27, 2016.
  8. Lutzke, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Neufeld, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Release from a Biodegradable Cysteine-based Polyphosphazene. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2016, 4, 1987-1998.
  9. Yapor, J. P.; Lutzke, A.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable Citrate-Based Polyesters with S-Nitrosothiol Functional Groups for Nitric Oxide Release. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2015, 3, 9233-9241.
  10. Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Wold, K. A.; Joslin, J. M.; Neufeld, B. H.; Arabea, K. A.; Suazo, L. A.; McDaniel, S. L.; Bowen, R. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing Polysaccharide Derivative Exhibits 8-log Reduction against Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii and Staphylococcus aureus. J. Controlled Delivery. 2015, 217, 228 – 234. (Invited).
  11. Neufeld, B. H.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Hawker, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Plasma Surface Modification of Nitric Oxide Releasing Polymer Films for Increased Hydrophilicity. Poster presentation. 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO. March 23, 2015.
  12. Neufeld, B. H.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.: Parico, L.; Hawker, M. J.; Fisher, E. R.; Reynolds, M. M. Plasma Modification of Nitric Oxide Releasing Polymers for Tailoring Applications. Poster presentation. CSU Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. February 25, 2015. ** Drivers of Innovation: Experimental Sciences Award **
  13. Lutzke, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing S-nitrosated Derivatives of Chitin and Chitosan for Biomedical Applications. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2014, 2, 7449 – 7458.
  14. Joslin, J. M.; Neufeld, B. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Correlating S-nitrosothiol Decomposition and NO Release for Modified Poly(lactic-co-gycolic acid) Polymer Films. RSC Adv. 2014, 4, 42039-42043.

Megan Neufeld

Megan Neufeld, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated Spring 2018.

Where now?

Scientist III at Lonza

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Hedayatia, M.; Neufeld, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M.; Kipper, M. J. The quest for blood-compatible materials: Recent advances and future technologies. Mater. Sci. Eng., R. 2019, 138, 118 - 152.
  2. Roberts, T. R.; Neufeld, M. J.; Meledeo, M. A.; Cap, A. P.; Cancio, L. C.; Reynolds, M. M.; Batchinsky, A. I. A metal organic framework reduces thrombus formation and platelet aggregation ex vivo. J. Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2018, 85(3), 572-579.
  3. Neufeld, M.; Lutzke, A.; Neufeld, B.; Roberts, T.; Batchinsky, A.; Reynolds, M. Development of Therapeutic Coatings for the Prevention of Clot Formation and Bacterial Infection. Poster presentation. CSU Demo Day, Fort Collins, CO. April 12, 2018.
  4. Neufeld, M. J.; Lutzke, A.; Jones, W. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Generation from Endogenous Substrates Using Metal-Organic Frameworks: Inclusion within Poly(vinyl alcohol) Membranes To Investigate Reactivity and Therapeutic Potential. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2017, 9(41), 35628-35641.
  5. Neufeld, B. H.; Neufeld, M. J.; Lutzke, A.; Schweickart, S. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Metal-Organic Framework-Chitosan Composite Films Display Enhanced Reduction of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Attachment. Adv. Func. Mater. 2017, 1702255. **Inside cover art**
  6. Annich, G. M.; Zaulan, O.; Neufeld, M.; Wagner, D.; Reynolds, M. M. Thromboprophylaxis in Extracorporeal Circuits: Current Pharmacological Strategies and Future Directions. Am. J. Cardiovasc. Drugs. 2017.
  7. Neufeld, M. J.; Lutzke, A.; Tapia, J. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Metal–Organic Framework/Chitosan Hybrid Materials Promote Nitric Oxide Release from S-Nitrosoglutathione. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2017, 9, 5139-5148.
  8. Lutzke, A.; Tapia, J. B.; Neufeld, M. J. Reynolds, M. M. Sustained Nitric Oxide Release from a Tertiary S-Nitrosothiol-based Polyphosphazene Coating. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2017, 9, 2104-2113.
  9. Roberts, T. R.; Neufeld, M. J.; Carcio, L.C.; Reynolds, M. M.; Batchinsky, A. I. Metal Organic Framework (MOF) Reduces Clot Strength and Stimulates Fibrolysis in Ex vivo Human Blood. Oral presentation. 33rd Annual Children’s National Symposium: ECMO & the Advanced Therapies for Respiratory Failure. Keystone, CO. February 28, 2017. **Award winner**
  10. Neufeld, M. J.; Ware, B. R.; Lutzke, A.; Khetani, S. R.; Reynolds, M. M. Water-Stable Metal-Organic Framework/Polymer Composites Compatible with Human Hepatocytes. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2016, 8, 19343–19352.
  11. Lutzke, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Neufeld, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Release from a Biodegradable Cysteine-based Polyphosphazene. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2016, 4, 1987-1998.
  12. Neufeld, M. J.; Harding, J. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Immobilization of Metal-Organic Framework Copper(II) Benzene-1,3,5-Tricarboxylate (CuBTC) onto Cotton Fabric as a Nitric Oxide Release Catalyst. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2015, 7, 26742–26750.
  13. Neufeld, M.; Reynolds, M. M. Deposition of a Metal Organic Framework on a Flexible Polymer Surface for Biomedical Applications. Oral presentation. 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO. March 24, 2015.
  14. Neufeld, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Generation of Nitric Oxide Through Bound CuBTC Towards Medical Applications. Poster presentation. CSU Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. February 25, 2015.
  15. Harding, J. L.; Metz, J. M.; Neufeld, M. J. Next Generation Nitric Oxide Releasing Biomedical Devices: Using Existing Medical Devices Matrices as Secondary Supports for Metal Organic Framework Nitric Oxide Catalysts. Poster presentation. CSU Ventures Innovation Symposium, Fort Collins, CO. April 25, 2014. **Received Most Innovative Award**

Kelsey Newman

Kelsey Newman, D.V.M.

Group affiliation?

Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Where now?

Veterinarian at Surprise Animal Hospital

Chris Nickell

Chris Nickell

Group affiliation?

B.S. Chemistry; B.S. Chemical and Biological Engineering; Biomedical engineering minor - graduated May 2012

Where now?

Research and Development Chemist at Hach

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Nickell, C. C.; Harding, J. L; Reynolds, M. M. Metal Organic Frameworks as Nitric Oxide Delivery Materials for Biological Applications. 2012 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. Poster Presentation. April 17, 2012.
  2. Nickell, C. C. Metal Organic Frameworks as Nitric Oxide Delivery Materials. Honors Thesis Presentation, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. Oral Presentation. April 6, 2012.

Lindsey Nordhues

Lindsey Nordhues

Group affiliation?

B.S. Chemistry - graduated May 2012.

Where now?

Medical Laboratory Scientist at UC Health

Arnold Paecklar

Arnold Paecklar, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry (joint with Prof. Jamie Neilson) - graduated May 2020.

Where now?

Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Caen Normandy

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Paecklar, A. A.; Maughan, A. E.; Neilson, J. R. Finding the order within disordered methylammonium tin iodide. Poster presentation. North American Solid State Chemistry Conference, Golden, CO. July 31st, 2019.
  2. Paecklar, A. A.; Olds, D.; Lawler, K. V.; Page, K.; Liu, J.; Forster, P. M.; Peterson, P. F.; Rucker, G.; Ruiz-Rodriguez, M.; Pawel, M.; Overbury, S. H.; Olsen, M.; Neilson, J. R. How understanding nitrogen adsorption can improve industrially relevant catalytic processes. Poster Presentation. CSU Graduate Student Showcase. Fort Collins, CO. November 13th, 2018.
  3. Maughan, A. E.; Paecklar, A. A.; Neilson, J. R., Bond valences and anharmonicity in vacancy-ordered double perovskite halides. J Mater Chem C 2018, 6(44), 12095-12104.
  4. Paecklar, A. A.; Olds, D.; Lawler, K. V.; Page, K.; Liu, J.; Forster, P. M.; Peterson, P. F.; Rucker, G.; Ruiz-Rodriguez, M.; Pawel, M.; Overbury, S. H.; Olsen, M.; Neilson, J. R. Solid-Gas Interactions in Porous Material Investigated in Operando with Stroboscopic Isotope Contrasted Neutron Total Scattering. Oral Presentation. American Conference on Neutron Scattering. College Park, MD. June 25th, 2018.
  5. Olds, D.; Lawler, K. V.; Paecklar, A. A.; Liu, J.; Page, K.; Peterson, P. F.; Forster, P. M.; Neilson, J. R., Capturing the details of N2 adsorption in zeolite x using stroboscopic isotope contrasted neutron total scattering. Chem Mater 2018, 30(1), 296-302.
  6. Paecklar, A. A.; Olds, D.; Lawler, K. V.; Page, K.; Liu, J.; Forster, P. M.; Peterson, P. F.; Rucker, G.; Ruiz-Rodriguez, M.; Pawel, M.; Overbury, S. H.; Olsen, M.; Neilson, J. R. Solid-Gas Interactions in Porous Catalysts Investigated with Neutron Total Scattering. Poster Presentation. CSU Graduate Student Showcase. Fort Collins, CO. November 9th, 2017.
  7. Paecklar, A. A.; Olds, D.; Lawler, K. V.; Page, K.; Liu, J.; Forster, P. M.; Peterson, P. F.; Rucker, G.; Ruiz-Rodriguez, M.; Pawel, M.; Overbury, S. H.; Olsen, M.; Neilson, J. R. Adsorption of N2 in zeolite X studied in situ with stroboscopic isotope contrasted neutron total scattering. Poster Presentation. American Chemical Society Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting. Loveland, CO. October 26th, 2017.
  8. Olds, D.; Page, K.; Paecklar, A.A.; Peterson, P. F.; Liu, J.; Rucker, G.; Ruiz-Rodriguez, M.; Olsen, M.; Pawel, M.; Overbury, S. H.; Neilson, J. R., A high precision gas flow cell for performing in situ neutron studies of local atomic structure in catalytic materials. Rev Sci Instrum 2017, 88(3), 034101.
  9. Paecklar, A. A.; Olds, D.; Page, K.; Peterson, P. F.; Liu, J.; Rucker, G.; Ruiz-Rodriguez, M.; Pawel, M.; Overbury, S. H.; Olsen, M.; Neilson, J. R. An In Situ Gas Flow Cell for Stroboscopic Studies of Local Atomic Structure in Catalytic Materials. Poster Presentation. CSU Graduate Student Showcase. Fort Collins, CO. November 15th, 2016.
  10. Paecklar, A. A.; Olds, D.; Page, K.; Peterson, P.; Rucker, G.; Ruiz-Rodriguez, M.; Pawel, M.; Overbury, S.; Olsen, M.; Neilson, J. R. Isotopic Contrasted Stroboscopic Total Scattering: A New Sample Environment At The SNS. Poster presentation. RMCProfile Workshop, OakRidge National Laboratory. February 11th, 2016.

Hsin Pang

Hsin Pang

Group affiliation?

B.S. Chemical and biological engineering - graduated May 2013.

Where now?

Relief System Engineer at Provenance Consulting LLC

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Dong, Y.; Pang, H., Reynolds, M. M. Evaluation of Protein Deposition on Nitric Oxide Releasing Biopolymers. 2013 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 30, 2013.
  2. Dong, Y.; Pang, H, Reynolds, M. M. Evaluation of Biopolymers Under Shear Flow Conditions. 2012 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. Poster Presentation. April 17, 2012.

Lindsey Paricio

Lindsey Paricio

Group affiliation?

B.S./M.S. Sequential Program Chemistry - graduated B.S.(Spring 2018), M.S.(Spring 2019.

Where now?

Science Teacher at Cherry Creek School District

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Paricio, L.; Neufeld, B. N.; Reynolds, M. M. Combined influence of nitric oxide and surface roughness in biofilm reduction across bacteria strains. Biointerphases. 2019, 14, 021004. DOI: 10.1116/1.5089246.
  2. Paricio, L.; Reynolds, M. M. Tackling Antibiotic Resistance: Mitigating Bacterial Infections on Surfaces. Invited poster presentation. Boettcher Biomedical Summit, Aurora, CO. September 15, 2019.
  3. Paricio, L. Sustainable Science Education- Paving the way for Science of Sustainability in Secondary Education. The Science Teacher. October 2019.
  4. Paricio, L.; Neufeld, B. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Combined Influence of Nitric Oxide and Surface Roughness in Biofilm Reduction Across Bacteria Strains. Masters Defense, Fort Collins, CO. April 3, 2019.
  5. Paricio, L.; Neufeld, B. N.; Reynolds, M. M. Combined influence of nitric oxide and surface roughness in biofilm reduction across bacteria strains. Biointerphases. 2019, 14, 021004.
  6. Paricio, L.; Neufeld, B. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Cross species reduction of Biofilm Formation via Nitric Oxide. Poster presentation. 2018 Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. November 13, 2018.
  7. Paricio, L.; Neufeld, B. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Reduction of P aeruginosa Biofilm Lifecycle stages via Nitric Oxide. Poster presentation. 2018 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 12, 2018.
  8. Paricio, L.; Neufeld, B. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Reduction of P aeruginosa Biofilm Lifecycle stages via Nitric Oxide. Honors Thesis Presentation. 2017 Honors Program, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. December 5, 2017.
  9. Paricio, L.; Neufeld, B. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Exploration into Preventing Bacterial Adhesion on Nitric oxide Releasing Polymers. Poster presentation. 2017 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 17, 2017. **Received High Honors**
  10. Paricio, L.; Neufeld, B. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Exploration into Preventing Bacterial Adhesion on Nitric oxide Releasing Polymers. Poster presentation. 253rd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Francisco, CA. April 3, 2017.
  11. Paricio, L.; Reynolds, M. M. Surface Treatments for Antimicrobial Treatments. Colorado Bioscience Association – Boettcher Foundation Poster Reception, Broomfield, CO. November 6, 2016.
  12. Mann, M. N.; Neufeld, B. H.; Hawker, M. J.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Paricio, L. N.; Reynolds, M. M.; Fisher, E. R. Plasma-Modified Nitric Oxide-Releasing Polymer Films Exhibit Time-Delayed 8-Log Reduction in Growth of Bacteria. Biointerphases. 2016, 11, 31005. **Editors pick.
  13. Paricio, L.; Neufeld, B. H.; Reynolds, M. M. NO-Releasing Plasma Treated Surfaces for Antimicrobial Treatments. 2015 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 23, 2015. **Received High Honors**

Dori Pegalajar-Jurado

Dori Pegalajar-Jurado, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Postdoctoral research fellow

Where now?

Global Clinical Project Manager at LEO Pharma

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Yapor, J. P.; Lutzke, A.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable Citrate-Based Polyesters with S-Nitrosothiol Functional Groups for Nitric Oxide Release. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2015, 3, 9233-9241.
  2. Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Wold, K. A.; Joslin, J. M.; Neufeld, B. H.; Arabea, K. A.; Suazo, L. A.; McDaniel, S. L.; Bowen, R. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing Polysaccharide Derivative Exhibits 8-log Reduction against Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii and Staphylococcus aureus. J. Controlled Delivery. 2015, 217, 228 – 234. (Invited).
  3. Lutkze, A. C.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Reynolds, M. M. Derivatives of Chitin and Chitosan for Biomedical Applications Bearing Nitric Oxide-Releasing S-nitrosothiol Substituents. Oral presentation. 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO. March 23, 2015.
  4. Neufeld, B. H.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Hawker, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Plasma Surface Modification of Nitric Oxide Releasing Polymer Films for Increased Hydrophilicity. Poster presentation. 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO. March 23, 2015.
  5. Lutzke, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing S-nitrosated Derivatives of Chitin and Chitosan for Biomedical Applications. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2014, 2, 7449 – 7458.
  6. Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Joslin, J. M.; Hawker, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M.; Fisher, E. R. Creation of Hydrophilic Nitric Oxide Releasing Polymers via Plasma Surface Modification. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2014, 6, 12307-12320.
  7. Joslin, J. M.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Hawker, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M.; Fisher, E. R. Achieving Enhanced Surface Properties for Therapeutic-Releasing Properties. Poster presentation. CSU Ventures Innovation Symposium, Fort Collins, CO. April 25, 2014.
  8. Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Wold, K. A., Reynolds, M. M., Fisher, E. R., Antibacterial and Cells Proliferation Studies of Biodegradable Polymeric 3D Scaffolds,AVS 60th International Symposium and Exhibition, October, 2013, California. Oral presentation.
  9. Hawker, M., Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Fisher, E. R., Conformal Encapsulation of Three-Dimensional, Bioresorbable Polymeric Scaffolds Using Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition, AVS 60th International Symposium and Exhibition, October, 2013, California. Oral presentation.
  10. Wold, K. A., Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Damodaran, V. B., Reynolds, M. M., Biological effects of therapeutic polymers for diabetic wound healing applications, 2013 BMES Annual Meeting, September, 2013, Washington. Poster presentation.
  11. Hlaing, M. M., Dunn, J. M., Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Wade, S. A., Stoddart, P. R., McArthur, S. L., Raman Analysis of Different Metabolic States of Biofilm-forming Bacterial Cells, Shedding New Light on Disease (SPEC), Thailand ,November, 2012. Oral presentation.
  12. Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Easton, C. D., McArthur, S. L, Antibacterial Studies of Plasma Polymerised Cineole Thin Films, AVS 59th International Symposium and Exhibition, October, 2012, Florida. Oral presentation.
  13. Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Easton, C. D, McArthur, S. L, Stability of Plasma Polymerised Thin Films – Why is it important? AMCRC PhD Symposium, June, 2012, Melbourne. Oral presentation.
  14. Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Easton, C. D., Hlaing, M. M., Crawford, R. J., McArthur, S. L, Antibacterial Activity Studies of Plasma Polymerised Cineole Thin Films, 9th World Biomaterials Congress, June, 2012, China. Oral presentation.
  15. Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Easton, C. D, Hartley, P. G., Crawford, R. J., McArthur, S. L, 28th Australian Colloid & Surface Science Student Conference, February, 2012, New Castle. Poster presentation.
  16. Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Easton, C. D, Hartley, P. G., Crawford, R. J., McArthur, S. L, Antibacterial Activity Studies of Plasma Polymerised Cineole Thin Films, Post-graduate Student Conference, November, 2011, Melbourne. Oral presentation.
  17. Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Easton, C. D, Hartley, P. G., Crawford, R. J., McArthur, S. L, Interaction of Nanostructured Polymers with Bacteria, AMCRC PhD Symposium, June, 2011, Melbourne. Oral presentation.
  18. Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Easton, C. D, Hartley, P. G., Crawford, R. J., McArthur, S. L, Fabrication of Nanostructured Polymers for the Study of Bacteria-Surface Interactions, 21st Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering, April, 2011, New Zealand. Poster presentation.
  19. Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Easton, C. D, Hartley, P. G., Crawford, R. J., McArthur, S. L, Surface Modification Strategies: Fabrication of Nanostructured Polymers, Post-graduate Student Conference, November, 2010, Melbourne. Oral presentation.
  20. Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Easton, C. D, Hartley, P. G., Crawford, R. J., McArthur, S. L, Comparison of Colloidal Lithography Strategies for Fabrication of Two-dimensional Arrays, 27th Australian Colloid & Surface Science Student Conference, February, 2010, Adelaide. Poster presentation.
  21. Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Easton, C. D, Hartley, P. G., Crawford, R. J., McArthur, S. L, Surface Modification Strategies for Studying the Effect of Nano-topography and Chemistry on Bacterial Attachment, Post-graduate Student Conference, November, 2009, Melbourne. Poster presentation.
  22. Pegalajar-Jurado, A., Archaya, D., Hartley, P., Muir, B, Polyzos, A., Phase Nanoparticles: Preparation and Structural Investigations, ACIS 2009 Australian Colloid and Interface Symposium, February, 2009. Adelaide. Oral presentation.

Yaman Peksenar

Yaman Peksenar

Group affiliation?

M.S. Chemistry - graduated 2022.

Where now?

Sustainability chemist at Sustainable Chemicals LLC

Lou Petrungaro

Lou Petrungaro

Group affiliation?

Chemistry undergraduate student.

Alex Roach

Alex Roach

Group affiliation?

B.S. Biochemistry - graduated Dec 2016.

Where now?

Medical school at Albany Medical College; Internal Medicine Residency at University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix Campus

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Roach, A. M..; Arabea, K.A.; Reynolds, M. M. Adsorption of Plasma Proteins on Nitric Oxide-Releasing Surfaces. Poster presentation 2016 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO, April 18, 2016.
  2. Roach, A.; Lantvit, S. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Analysis of Fibrinogen Secondary Structure in Nitric Oxide Releasing Biomaterials. 2014 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 15, 2014. **Received College Honors**

Heather Rubin

Heather Rubin, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated Fall 2018.

Where now?

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at RapiCure Solutions

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Hibbard, H. A. J., Burnley, M. J., Rubin, H. N., Miera, J. A., Reynolds, M. M. Porphyrin-Based Metal-Organic Framework and Polyvinylchloride Composites for Fluorescence Sensing of Divalent Cadmium Ions in Water. Inorg. Chem. Comm. 2020,115, 107861.DOI: 10.1016/j.inoche.2020.107861 
  2. Tuttle, R. R.; Folkman, S.J.; Rubin, H. N.; Finke, R. G.; Reynolds, M. M. Copper Metal–Organic Framework Surface Catalysis: Catalyst Poisoning, IR Spectroscopic, and Kinetic Evidence Addressing the Nature and Number of the Catalytically Active Sites En Route to Improved Applications. ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 2020, 12, 35, 39043–39055.DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c08961
  3. Tuttle, R. R.; Rubin, H. N.; Rithner, C. D.; Finke, R. G.; Reynolds, M. M. Copper ion vs copper metal–organic framework catalyzed NO release from bioavailable S-Nitrosoglutathione en route to biomedical applications: Direct 1H NMR monitoring in water allowing identification of the distinct, true reaction stoichiometries and thiol dependencies. J. Inorg. Biochem. 2019, 199, 110760. DOI: 10.1016/j.jinorgbio.2019.110760.
  4. Rubin, H. N.; Reynolds, M. M. Amino-Incorporated Tricarboxylate Metal–Organic Framework for the Sensitive Fluorescence Detection of Heavy Metal Ions with Insights into the Origin of Photoluminescence Response. Inorg. Chem. 2019, 58, 10671-10679. DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.9b00481J.
  5. Corella-Ochoa, M. N.; Tapia, J. B.; Rubin, H. N.; Lillo, V.; Gonzalez-Cobos, J.; Nunez-Rico, J. L.; Balestra, S. R. G.; Almora-Barrios, N.; Lledos, M.; Guell-Bara, A.; Cabezas-Gimenez, J.; Escudero-Adan, E. C.; Vidal-Ferran, A.; Calero, S.; Reynolds, M.; Marti-Gastaldo, C.; Galan-Mascaros, J. R. Homochiral Metal Organic Frameworks for Enantioselective Separations in Liquid Chromatography. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2019, 141,14306-14316. DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b06500.
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  7. Rubin, H. N.; Reynolds, M. M. Amino-Incorporated Tricarboxylate Metal–Organic Framework for the Sensitive Fluorescence Detection of Heavy Metal Ions with Insights into the Origin of Photoluminescence Response. Inorg. Chem. 2019, XXXX (articles asap), XXX-XXX. DOI: 10.1021/acs.inorgchem.9b00481J.
  8. Tuttle, R. R.; Rubin, H. N.; Rithner, C. D.; Finke, R. G.; Reynolds, M. M. Copper ion vs copper metal–organic framework catalyzed NO release from bioavailable S-Nitrosoglutathione en route to biomedical applications: Direct 1H NMR monitoring in water allowing identification of the distinct, true reaction stoichiometries and thiol dependencies. J. Inorg. Biochem. 2019, 199, 110760.
  9. Rubin, H. N.; Neufeld, B.; Reynolds, M. M. Surface-Anchored Metal-Organic Framework-Cotton Material for Tunable Antibacterial Copper Delivery. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2018, 10, 15189-15199.
  10. Rubin, H.; Reynolds, M. M. Exploring the Effect of Ligand Design on Porphyrin Metal-Organic Framework Separation Performance. Oral Presentation. 255th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, New Orleans, LA. March 22, 2018.
  11. Rubin, H.; Reynolds, M. M. Manipulation of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Tunable Copper Release. Poster Presentation. Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. November 13, 2018. *Received Top Scholar Award*
  12. Rubin, H. N.; Van Hecke, K.; Mills, J. J.; Cockrell, J.; Morgan, J. B. Enantiospecific Synthesis of Substituted Tryptamines. Org Lett. 2017, 19, 4976-4979.
  13. Reynolds, M. M.; Rubin, H.; Neufeld, M. J.; Neufeld, B. H. Metal Organic Frameworks for Medicinal Applications. Poster presentation. Gordon Research Conference on Self-Assembly & Supramolecular Chemistry, Switerland. May 2017.
  14. Rubin, H.; Reynolds, M. M. Post Synthetic Modification Yields Tunable Metal-Organic Frameworks. Neufeld, B.; Reynolds, M. M. Targeting Bacterial Life Stages using Analytical Techniques. Poster presentations. School of Biomedical Engineering Graduate Poster Presentation Event, Fort Collins, CO. March 6, 2017. *Received Awarded Best Lab Poster*
  15. Rubin, H. N.; Reynolds, M. M. Functionalization of Metal-Organic Frameworks To Achieve Controllable Wettability. Inorganic Chemistry. 2017, 56, 5266-5274.
  16. Neufeld, M. J.; Rubin, H.; Reynolds, M. M. Metal organic frameworks and their catalysis applications in water. 253rd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Francisco, CA.
  17. Damodaran, V. B. ; Bhatnagar, D.; Rubin, H.; Reynolds, M. M. “Chapter 6: Nitric Oxide Donors in Nerve Regeneration.” Nitric Oxide Donors: Novel Biomedical Applications and Perspectives. Ed. Amedea B. Seabra. Elsevier, 2017. 141-168. Print.
  18. Rubin, H.; Reynolds, M. M. Chemically Tuning Components for Biomedical Applications. Poster Presentation. ECMO and the Advanced Therapies for Respiratory Failure, Keystone, CO. February 28, 2017.
  19. Rubin, H.; Reynolds, M. M. Post Synthetic Modification Yields Tunable Metal-Organic Framework. Poster presentation. ACS Young Talent in Colorado and Beyond, Fort Collins, CO. August 4, 2016. **Received 3rd Place Poster Presentation Prize**
  20. Rubin, H.; Reynolds, M. M. Rendering water unstable Cu3(NH2btc)2 Moisture-Resistant via Post Synthetic Modification. Oral Presentation. 251th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, CO. March 16, 2016.
  21. Rubin, H.; Piou, T.; Rovis, T. Rh(III)-Catalyzed Cyclopropanation Initiated by C-H Activation: Using Ligand Design to Direct Diastereoselectivity. Poster Presentation. 249th ACS National Meeting &Exposition, Denver, CO. March 22-26, 2015.
  22. Rubin, H.; Cockrell, J.; Morgan, J. B. Scalable Synthesis of N-Acylaziridines from N-Tosylaziridines. The Journal of Organic Chemistry. 2013, 78, 8865-8871.
  23. Cockrell, J. ; Wilhelmsen, C.; Rubin, H.; Martin, A; Morgan, J. B. Enantioselective Synthesis and Stereoselective Ring Opening of N-Acylaziridines. Angewandte Chemie International Edition. 2012, 51, 9842-9845.

Nick Schaffner

Nick Schaffner

Group affiliation?

Summer REU undergraduate student (St. Ambrose University).

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Cuchiaro H., Thai J., Schaffner N., Tuttle R.R., Reynolds M. Exploring the Parameter Space of p-Cresyl Sulfate Adsorption in Metal-Organic Frameworks. ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 2020, 12, 20, 22572-22580. DOI:10.1021/acsami.0c04203

Ashli Simone

Ashli Simone

Group affiliation?

M.S. Chemistry - graduated May 2014.

Where now?

Product Specialist at MOBILion Systems

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Simone, A. L.; Reynolds, M. M. 75th Anniversary Poster: LC-MS of Underivatized Oligosaccharides. Invited poster. 246th American Chemistry Society National Meeting, Indianapolis, IN. September 2013. (Award winner)
  2. Simone, A.; Reynolds, M. M. LC-MS Investigation of Intact and Enzymatically Degraded Dextran. Poster Presentation. CSU Venture Innovation Summit, Fort Collins, CO. April 12, 2013.
  3. Joslin, J. M.; Simone, A. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Spectroscopic Evaluation of Nitrosation Processes in Polymer Systems. Oral Presentation. Pittcon-2013, Philadelphia, PA. March, 20, 2013.
  4. Simone, A.; Mensack, M.; Reynolds, M. M. Comparative Separation and Characterization of Dextran and Dextran Derivatives using GPC-RI an LC-ESI-MS. Poster Presentation. Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting, Westminster, CO, October 18, 2012.

Sarah Stanley

Sarah Stanley

Group affiliation?

M.S. Chemistry - graduated May 2020.

Where now?

Process Development Associate II at AGC Biologics

Joe Staver

Joe Staver

Group affiliation?

B.S. Biomedical Engineering and Chemical and Biological Engineering - graduated May 2018

Where now?

Process Engineer at KBI Biopharma

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Staver, J.; Simon-Walker, R.; Romero, R.; Zang, Y.; Popat, K.; Kipper, M. Reynolds, M. M. Glycocalyx-inspired Nitric Oxide-Releasing Polysaccharide Coating on TiO2 Nanotube Surfaces Reduce Platelet Adhesion and Activation. Poster presentation. 253rd ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Francisco, CA. April 4, 2017.
  2. *Staver, J.; Simon-Walker, R.; Romero, R.; Zang, Y.; Popat, K.; Kipper, M.; Reynolds, M. M. Surface Modifications for Increased Hemocompatibility of a Stent. Poster presentation. 33rd Annual Children’s National Symposium: ECMO & the Advanced Therapies for Respiratory Failure. Keystone, CO. February 28, 2017.
  3. Staver, J.; Simon-Walker, R.; Romero, R.; Zang, Y.; Popat, K.; Kipper, M. Reynolds, M. M. Structural and Chemical Surface Modifications for Increased Hemocompatibility. Poster presentation. 2016 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 18, 2016.

Lucas Suazo

Lucas Suazo

Group affiliation?

B.S. Chemical and biological engineering; Biomedical engineering - graduated May 2016. Boettcher Scholar.

Where now?

Medical school at Stanford

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Wold, K. A.; Joslin, J. M.; Neufeld, B. H.; Arabea, K. A.; Suazo, L. A.; McDaniel, S. L.; Bowen, R. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing Polysaccharide Derivative Exhibits 8-log Reduction against Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii and Staphylococcus aureus. J. Controlled Delivery. 2015, 217, 228 – 234. (Invited).
  2. Suazo, L; Damodaran, V. B.; Wold, K. A.; Bowen, R.; Reynolds, M. M. Investigating the Effects of Nitric Oxide as a Potent Antimicrobial Agent. 2013 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 30, 2013.
  3. Wold, K. A.; Damodaran, V. B.; Suazo, L. A.; Bowen, R. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Fabrication of biodegradable polymeric nanofibers with covalently attached NO donors. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2012, 4(6), 3022.
  4. Suazo, L.; Damodaran, V. B.; Bowen, R.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide and Applications in Health. 2012 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. Poster Presentation. April 17, 2012.

Jesus Tapia

Jesus Tapia, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated May 2020.

Where now?

Field Services Engineer at Bruker Daltonics

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Jones, W. M.; Tapia, J. B.; Tuttle, R. R.; Reynolds, M. M.Thermogravimetric Analysis and Mass Spectrometry Allow for Determination of Chemisorbed Reaction Products on Metal Organic Frameworks. Langmuir. 2020,36, 14, 3903-3911.DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c00158 **Supplemental Cover Art**
  2. Corella-Ochoa, M. N.; Tapia, J. B.; Rubin, H. N.; Lillo, V.; Gonzalez-Cobos, J.; Nunez-Rico, J. L.; Balestra, S. R. G.; Almora-Barrios, N.; Lledos, M.; Guell-Bara, A.; Cabezas-Gimenez, J.; Escudero-Adan, E. C.; Vidal-Ferran, A.; Calero, S.; Reynolds, M.; Marti-Gastaldo, C.; Galan-Mascaros, J. R. Homochiral Metal Organic Frameworks for Enantioselective Separations in Liquid Chromatography. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2019, 141,14306-14316. DOI: 10.1021/jacs.9b06500.
  3. Tapia, J. B.; Haines, J.; Yapor, J. P.; Reynolds M. M. Identification of the Degradation Products of a Biodegradable Crosslinked Polyester Using LC-MS. Polym. Degrad. Stabil. 2019, 168, 108948.
  4. Tapia, J. B., Yapor, J. P., Reynolds, M. M. Detection of Biodegradable Device Byproducts – Risk Assessment for Device Localized Toxicity. Poster Presentation. Biointerfaces 2018 Workshop & Symposium, Boulder, CO. October 2018.
  5. Yapor, J. P.; Neufeld, B. H.; Tapia, J. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable crosslinked polyesters derived from thiomalic acid and S-nitrosothiol analogues for nitric oxide release. J. Mater. Chem. B 2018, 6(24), 4071–4081.
  6. Neufeld, B. H.; Tapia, J. B.; Lutzke, A.; Reynolds, M. M. Small Molecule Interferences in Resazurin and MTT-Based Metabolic Assays in the Absence of Cells. Anal. Chem. 2018, 90(11), 6867–6876.
  7. Tapia, J. B., Hibbard, H. A. J., Reynolds, M. M. Derivatization of Polysaccharides to Facilitate Multiply-Charged Ion Formation for ESI-MS Analysis. Poster Presentation. Pittcon Conference & Expo, Orlando, FL. February 2018.
  8. Tapia, J. B.; Hibbard, H.; Reynolds, M. M. Dextran Derivatization for Multiple Proton Adduct Ionization Using ESI-TOF Mass Spectrometry. Poster presentation. 65th Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, Indianapolis, IN. June 2017.
  9. Tapia, J. B.; Hibbard, H. A. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Derivatization of Dextran for Multiple-Charge Ion Formation and Electrospray Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometric Analysis. J. Amer. Soc. Mass. Spec. 2017, 28(10), 2201-2208.
  10. Neufeld, M. J.; Lutzke, A.; Tapia, J. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Metal–Organic Framework/Chitosan Hybrid Materials Promote Nitric Oxide Release from S-Nitrosoglutathione. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2017, 9, 5139-5148.
  11. Lutzke, A.; Tapia, J. B.; Neufeld, M. J. Reynolds, M. M. Sustained Nitric Oxide Release from a Tertiary S-Nitrosothiol-based Polyphosphazene Coating. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2017, 9, 2104-2113.
  12. Tapia, J. B.; Denef, K.; Boot, C. M.; Reynolds, M. M. Electrospray Ionization Analysis of Dextran and Carboxymethylated Dextran. Poster presentation. 64th Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics, San Antonio, TX. June 2016.

Jon Thai

Jon Thai, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated 2023.

Where now?

Visiting Professor of Chemistry at Amherst College

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Cuchiaro, J.; DeRoo, J.; Thai, J.; Reynolds, M.M. Evaluation of the Adsorption-Accessible Surface Area of MIL-53(Al) using Cannabinoids in a Closed System. ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 2022, 14, 10, 12836-12844. DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c24391
  2. Thai, J. E.; Reynolds, M. M. Reshaping the Future of MOF Catalysis: Modifying the Morphology of MOF particles for Enhanced Catalytic Activity. Oral presentation. Spring 2022 ACS National Meeting & Expo. San Diego, CA. March 23, 2022.
  3. Thai, J. E.; Tuttle, R.R.; DeRoo, J.; Cuchiaro J.; Reynolds M.M. Cu-Based Metal-Organic Framework Nanosheets Synthesized via a Three-Layer Bottom-Up Method for the Catalytic Conversion of S-Nitrosoglutathione to Nitric Oxide. ACS Appl. Nano Materials. 2021, 5, 1, 486-496. DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.1c03313
  4. Thai, J. E.; Reynolds, M. M. Going with the Flow: A Modern Solution for a Manufacturing Revolution. Online poster presentation. Graduate Student Showcase. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. November 9, 2021. Received Honorable Mention Award for “Greatest Minds in Research” and invitation to present at Vice President of Research 3-Minute Challenge.
  5. Thai, J. E.; Reynolds, M. M. Going with the Flow: A Modern Solution for a Manufacturing Revolution. Oral Presentation. Presentation to Hach Distinguished Lecturer, Isaiah Warner. Fort Collins, CO. April 7, 2021.
  6. Cuchiaro H., Thai J., Schaffner N., Tuttle R.R., Reynolds M. Exploring the Parameter Space of p-Cresyl Sulfate Adsorption in Metal-Organic Frameworks. ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 2020, 12, 20, 22572-22580. DOI:10.1021/acsami.0c04203
  7. Wellman, M; Thai, J, Reynolds, M. “Green Chemistry Approaches for Cosmetological Applications.” Online Poster Presentation. Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. April 23, 2020
  8. Thai, J. E.; Reynolds, M. M. Going with the Flow: A Modern Solution for a Manufacturing Revolution. Oral Presentation. CSU VPR 3 Minute Challenge. Fort Collins, CO. February 10, 2020.
  9. Thai, J. E.; Reynolds, M. M. Using Metal-Organic Frameworks to Create a Continuous Flow Catalytic System. Poster presentation. Graduate Student Showcase. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. November 12, 2019. Received Honorable Mention Award for “Greatest Minds in Research” and invitation to present at Vice President of Research 3-Minute Challenge.
  10. Thai, J. E., Reynolds, M. M. Using Cu3(BTC)2 Metal-Organic Framework to Create a High-Throughput, Continuous Flow Catalytic System. Poster Presentation. 258th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, CA. August 27, 2019.

Rob Tuttle

Rob Tuttle, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated 2021.

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Rousseau, B.J.G.; Soudackov, A.V.; Tuttle, R.R.; Reynolds, M.M.; Finke, R.G.; Hammes-Schiffer, S. Computational Insights into the Mechanism of Nitric Oxide Generation from S-Nitrosoglutathione Catalyzed by a Copper Metal-Organic Framework. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 2023. DOI: 10.1021/jacs.3c01569
  2. Wick, T.V.; Roberts, T.R.; Batchinsky, A.I.; Tuttle, R.R.; Reynolds, M.M. Surface Modification of Oxygenator Fibers with a Catalytically Active Metal–Organic Framework to Generate Nitric Oxide: An Ex Vivo Pilot Study. ACS Appl. Bio Mater. 2023. DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00154
  3. Melvin, A.C.; Tuttle, R.R.; Mohnike, M.; Reynolds, M.M. MOF Polymer Composites Exhibit Faster Nitric Oxide Catalysis than MOF Crystallites. ACS Materials Lett. 2022. DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialslett.2c00742
  4. Tuttle, R. R.; Daly, R. E.; Rithner, C. D.; Reynolds, M. M. Monitoring a MOF Catalyzed Reaction Directly in Blood Plasma. ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 2021, accepted.DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c08917**Supplemental Cover Art**
  5. Cuchiaro H., Thai J., Schaffner N., Tuttle R.R., Reynolds M. Exploring the Parameter Space of p-Cresyl Sulfate Adsorption in Metal-Organic Frameworks. ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 2020, 12, 20, 22572-22580. DOI:10.1021/acsami.0c04203
  6. Tuttle, R. R.; Folkman, S.J.; Rubin, H. N.; Finke, R. G.; Reynolds, M. M. Copper Metal–Organic Framework Surface Catalysis: Catalyst Poisoning, IR Spectroscopic, and Kinetic Evidence Addressing the Nature and Number of the Catalytically Active Sites En Route to Improved Applications. ACS Appl. Mater. Inter. 2020, 12, 35, 39043–39055.DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c08961
  7. Jones, W. M.; Tapia, J. B.; Tuttle, R. R.; Reynolds, M. M. Thermogravimetric Analysis and Mass Spectrometry Allow for Determination of Chemisorbed Reaction Products on Metal Organic Frameworks. Langmuir. 2020, 36, 14, 3903-3911.DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c00158**Supplemental Cover Art**
  8. Tuttle, R. R.; Rubin, H. N.; Rithner, C. R.; Finke, R. G.; Reynolds, M. M. Product and Active Site Studies of Biocatalytic Copper-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks. Poster Presentation. 258th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, San Diego, CA. August 25, 2019.
  9. Tuttle, R. R.; Rubin, H. N.; Rithner, C. D.; Finke, R. G.; Reynolds, M. M. Copper ion vs copper metal–organic framework catalyzed NO release from bioavailable S-Nitrosoglutathione en route to biomedical applications: Direct 1H NMR monitoring in water allowing identification of the distinct, true reaction stoichiometries and thiol dependencies. J. Inorg. Biochem. 2019, 199, 110760.

Suriya Vijayasarathy

Suriya Vijayasarathy

Group affiliation?

B.A. Sociology - Criminology and Criminal Justice, Business and Chemistry minors - graduated Fall 2017.

Where now?

Trauma Treatment Coordinator/Visitation Supervisor/Youth and Family Coach at The Jacob Center

Danielle Weaver

Danielle Weaver

Group affiliation?

B.S. Biomedical Engineering with Chemical and Biological Engineering and Pre-Vet - graduated May 2016. WUE scholar.

Where now?

Necropsy Technician at CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Tracey Wick

Tracey Wick

Group affiliation?

B.S. Biomedical Engineering and Chemical and Biological Engineering (graduated 2021); M.S. Bioengineering (graduated 2022).

Awards:
  • Outstanding Walter Scott College of Engineering Outstanding Senior Researcher Award. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. May 2021.
Publications and Presentations:
  1. Wick, T.V.; Roberts, T.R.; Batchinsky, A.I.; Tuttle, R.R.; Reynolds, M.M. Surface Modification of Oxygenator Fibers with a Catalytically Active Metal–Organic Framework to Generate Nitric Oxide: An Ex Vivo Pilot Study. ACS Appl. Bio Mater. 2023. DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.3c00154
  2. Wick, T.; Zang, Y.; Reynolds, M. M. Combined Influence of Polydopamine and Copper-Based Metal-Organic Framework on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenators. 2020 Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. April 21, 2020. **Best in Show**
  3. Wick, T. Investigation of a Metal-Organic Framework Coating onto Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Tubing. Undergraduate Honors Thesis Presentation. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. April 27, 2021.
  4. Gowdar, S.; Hoffmann, E.; Perez, G.; Roach, D.; Wick, T. Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) Device. Engineering Days Presentation. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. April 23, 2021.

Jessi Vlcek

Jessi Vlcek, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering - graduated 2021 (joint with Prof. Matt Kipper).

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Vlcek J. R., Hedayati M., Melvin A. C., Melissa M. M., Kipper M. J. Blood-Compatible Materials: Vascular Endothelium-Mimetic Surfaces that Mitigate Multiple Cell-Material Interactions. Advanced Healthcare Materials. 2021,2001748.DOI:10.1002/adhm.202001748**Cover Art**
  2. Zang, Y.; Vlcek, J. R.; Kipper, M.; Cuchiaro, J. H.; Popat, K. C.; Olver, C. S.; Kipper, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Ex Vivo Evaluation of Blood Coagulation of Endothelial Glycocalyx-Inspired Surfaces Using Thromboelastography. In Vitro Models. 2021,accepted.
  3. Vlcek, J. R.; Reynolds M. M.; Kipper, M. J. Enzymatic Degradation of Glycosaminoglycans and Proteoglycan-mimetic Materials in Solution and on Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Surfaces. Biomacromolecules. 2021,accepted.DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.1c00720
  4. Facchi, S. P.; de Oliveira, A. C.; Bezerra, E. O. T.; Vlcek, J.; Hedayati, M.; Reynolds, M. M.; Kipper, M. J.; Martins, A. F. Polycationic Condensed Tannin/Polysaccharide-Based Polyelectrolyte Multilayers Prevent Microbial Adhesion and Proliferation. Eur. Poly. J. 2020,130, 109677.DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2020.109677
  5. Martins, A. F.; Vlcek, J.; Wigmosta, T.; Hedayati, M.; Reynolds, M. M.; Popat, K. C.; Kipper, M. J.Chitosan/Iota-Carrageenan and Chitosan/Pectin Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Scaffolds with Antiadhesive and Bactericidal Properties. Appl. Surf. Sci. 2020, 502, 144282.DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.144282
  6. Vlcek, J.; Hedayati, M.; Reynolds, M. M.; Kipper, M. J. Cell-Surface Interactions with Glycocalyx Mimics. Oral presentation. Biomedical Engineering Society National Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. October 18, 2019.
  7. Vlcek, J.; Reynolds, M. M.; Kipper M. J. Glycocalyx Mimics for Blood Contacting Surfaces. Oral presentation. SBME Seminar Series. Fort Collins, CO. November 26, 2018.
  8. Vlcek, J.; Hedayati H., Reynolds, M. M.; Kipper M. J. Cell-Surface Interactions with Glycocalyx Mimics. Poster presentation. Graduate Student Showcase. Fort Collins, CO. November 13, 2018.
  9. Vlcek, J.; Hedayati H., Reynolds, M. M.; Kipper M. J. Cell-Surface Interactions with Glycocalyx Mimics. Poster presentation. BioInterface 2018 Workshop and Symposium. Boulder, CO. October 2, 2018.

Magdelaina Wellman

Magdelaina Wellman

Group affiliatoin?

B.S. Environmental and Natural Resource Economics, minor Chemistry minor - graduated 2021

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Wellman, M; Thai, J, Reynolds, M. “Green Chemistry Approaches for Cosmetological Applications.” Online Poster Presentation. Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity Showcase. Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. April 23, 2020

Scott Witzeling

Scott Witzeling, D.O.

Group affiliation?

B.S. Biology - graduated May 2012; M.S. Biomedical Sciences - graduated Aug 2013.

Where now?

Anethesiology Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Reynolds, M. M., Witzeling, S. D., Damodaran, V. B, Medeiros, T. N., Edwards, M. A., Lookian, P. P.; Brown, M. A. Applications for Nitric Oxide in Halting Proliferation of Tumor Cells. Biophys. Biochem. Res. Comm. 2013, 431, 647.
  2. Reynolds, M. M., Witzeling, S. D., Damodaran, V. B, Medeiros, T. N., Edwards, M. A., Lookian, P. P.; Jarigese, D.; Brown, M. A. Application of a Nitric Oxide-Releasing Pro-Drug for Halting Growth of Human Breast and Canine Mammary Carcinoma Cells. J. Vet. Sci. & Med. 2012, 1, 1.
  3. Witzeling, S. D.; Damodaran, V. B.; Brown, M. A.; Reynolds, M. M. The Effects of a Water-Soluble Nitric Oxide-Releasing Polymer on Breast Cancer Cells. 2012 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. Poster Presentation.**HIGH HONORS** April 17, 2012.

Kate Wold

Kate Wold, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering - graduated 2015.

Where now?

Development Engineer at Co-Diagnostics

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Wold, K. A.; Joslin, J. M.; Neufeld, B. H.; Arabea, K. A.; Suazo, L. A.; McDaniel, S. L.; Bowen, R. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing Polysaccharide Derivative Exhibits 8-log Reduction against Escherichia coli, Acinetobacter baumannii and Staphylococcus aureus. J. Controlled Delivery. 2015, 217, 228 – 234. (Invited).
  2. Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Wold, K. A.; Reynolds, M. M; Fisher, E. R. Antibacterial and Cells Proliferation Studies of Biodegradable Polymeric 3D Scaffolds. Oral presentation. AVS 60th International Symposium and Exhibition, San Diego, CA. October 27, 2013.
  3. Wold, K. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Biological Effects of Therapeutic Polymers for Diabetic Wound Healing Applications. Poster presentation. BMES-2013, Seattle, WA. September 25 – 28, 2013.
  4. Damodaran, V. B.; Leszczak, V., Wold, K. A., Lantvit, S. M., Popat, K. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Anti-Thrombogenic Properties of a Nitric Oxide-Releasing Pro-Drug: Evaluation of Platelet Activation and Whole Blood Clotting Kinetics. RSC Adv. 2013, 3, 24406-24414.
  5. Wold, K. A.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Therapeutic Extracellular Matrix Mimicking Polymers for Vascular Applications. Poster presentation. Cardiovascular Research Symposium, Fort Collins, CO. April 4, 2013.
  6. Wold, K.A.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing Biodegradable Polymers for Improved Wound Healing. Poster Presentation. Society for Biomaterials National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, October 5, 2012.
  7. Wold, K. A.; Damodaran, V. B.; Suazo, L. A.; Bowen, R. A.; Reynolds, M. M. Fabrication of biodegradable polymeric nanofibers with covalently attached NO donors. ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces. 2012, 4, 3022.
  8. Damodaran, V. B.; Joslin, J. M.; Wold, K. A.; Lantvit, S. M.; Reynolds, M. M. S-Nitrosated biodegradable polymers for biomedical applications: synthesis, characterization and impact of thiol structure on the physicochemical properties. J. Mater. Chem. 2012, 22, 5990-6001.
  9. Wold, K. A.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biotherapeutic Nanofibers and Wound Healing Treatments. Poster Presentation. Biointerface-2011, Minneapolis, MN. October 25, 2011.

Pam Yapor

Pam Yapor, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Chemistry - graduated Fall 2018.

Where now?

Chemist at U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Tapia, J. B.; Haines, J.; Yapor, J. P.; Reynolds M. M. Identification of the Degradation Products of a Biodegradable Crosslinked Polyester Using LC-MS. Polym. Degrad. Stabil. 2019, 168, 108948.
  2. Yapor, J. P.; Gordon, J. L.; Henderson, N. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric oxide-releasing emulsion with hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. RSC Advances. 2019, 9, 21873 - 21880.
  3. Henderson, N. C.; Yapor, J. P.; Gordon, J. L.; Reynolds, M. M. Increasing the functionality of human dermal cells through additives and nitric oxide delivery within an emulsion. Poster presentation. 257th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Orlando, FL. April 1, 2019.
  4. Yapor, J. P.; Neufeld, B. H.; Lutzke, A.; Tapia, J. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Antibacterial, Biodegradable Polyesters with Potential Applications in Tissue Engineering. Poster presentation. 2018 Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. November 13, 2018.
  5. Tapia, J. B.; Yapor, J. P.; Reynolds, M. M. Detection of Biodegradable Device Byproducts – Risk Assessment for Device Localized Toxicity. Poster Presentation. BioInterface 2018 Workshop & Symposium, Boulder, CO. October 2018.
  6. Yapor, J. P.; Neufeld, B. H.; Lutzke, A.; Tapia, J. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Release from Flexible Polyesters for the Preparation of Antibacterial Surfaces or Tissue Engineering Scaffolds. Poster Presentation. BioInterface 2018 Workshop & Symposium, Boulder, CO. October 2, 2018.
  7. Yapor, J. P.; Neufeld, B. H.; Tapia, J. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable crosslinked polyesters derived from thiomalic acid and S-nitrosothiol analogues for nitric oxide release. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2018, 6, 4071-4081. **Cover feature**

    Journal of Materials Chemistry B Journal Cover image

  8. Yapor, J. P.; Alharby, A.; Gentry-Weeks, C.; Reynolds, M. M.; Mashud Alam, A. K. M.; Li, Y. V. Polydiacetylene Nanofiber Composites as a Colorimetric Sensor Responding To Escherichia coli and pH. ACS Omega. 2017, 2(10), 7334-7342.
  9. Yapor, J. P.; Lutzke, A. C.; Damodaran, V. B.; Neufeld, B. H.; Pegalajar-Jurado; Reynolds, M. M. Polyesters for Medical Applications. Poster presentation. 33rd Annual Children’s National Symposium: ECMO &the Advanced Therapies for Respiratory Failure. Keystone, CO. February 28, 2017.
  10. Yapor, J. P.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable Nitric Oxide-Releasing Polyesters for Biomedical Applications. Oral presentation. 12th National Graduate Research Polymer Conference, Akron, OH. June 20, 2016.
  11. Yapor, J. P.; Lutzke, A.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable Wound Healing Dressings. Oral presentation. 2016 Collegiate Challenge and Innovation Symposium, Fort Collins, CO. April 27, 2016. **Received 1st in Show – Physical Sciences**
  12. Mashud Alam, A. K. M.; Yapor, J. P.; Reynolds, M. M; Li, Y. V. Study of Polydiacetylene-Poly (Ethylene Oxide) Electrospun Fibers Used as Biosensors. Materials. 2016,9(3), 202.(Invited)
  13. Yapor, J. P.; Lutzke, A.; Pegalajar-Jurado, A.; Neufeld, B. H.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable Citrate-Based Polyesters with S-Nitrosothiol Functional Groups for Nitric Oxide Release. J. Mater. Chem. B. 2015, 3, 9233-9241. Cover feature.

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  14. Mashud Alam, A. K. M.; Yapor, J. P.; Reynolds, M. M.; Li, Y. V. Smart Wound Dressing Fibers for Detecting Bacterial Infection via Colorimetric Changes. Oral presentation. Fabric Society 2015 Fall Meeting and Technical Conference, Raleigh, NC. October 28, 2015.
  15. Yapor, J. P.; Lutzke, A. C.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable Nitric Oxide-Releasing S-nitrosated Derivatives of Citrate Elastomers for Biomedical Applications. Poster presentation. 249th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, Denver, CO. March 23, 2015.
  16. Yapor, J. P.; Lutzke, A. C.; Damodaran, V. B.; Reynolds, M. M. Biodegradable Polyester with Nitric Oxide-Releasing Activity For Biomedical Applications. Poster presentation. CSU Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. February 25, 2015.
  17. Yapor, J. P.; Druelinger, M. L.; Dillon, D. L. Fluorination of alkenes with Selectfluor™ (F-​TEDA) to form β-​fluoroamides and amines. Poster presentation. 245th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, New Orleans, LA, United States. April 7-11, 2013.

Yanyi Zang

Yanyi Zang, Ph.D.

Group affiliation?

Ph.D. Biomedical Engineering - graduated Aug 2020.

Where now?

Postdoctoral fellow at The Geneva Foundation

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Zang, Y.; Vlcek, J. R.; Kipper, M.; Cuchiaro, J. H.; Popat, K. C.; Olver, C. S.; Kipper, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M. Ex Vivo Evaluation of Blood Coagulation of Endothelial Glycocalyx-Inspired Surfaces Using Thromboelastography. In Vitro Models. 2022, 1. 59-71.
  2. Zang, Y.; Roberts, T. R.; Batchinsky, A. I.; Reynolds, M. M. Metal-Organic Framework Polymer Coating Inhibits Staphylococcus aureus Attachment on Medical Circulation Tubing under Static and Dynamic Flow Conditions. ACS Appl. Bio Mater. 2020,3, 6, 3535–3543.DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.0c00151**Supplemental Cover Art**
  3. Zang, Y.; Reynolds, M. M. Three Approaches for Improving the Performance of Blood-Contacting Medical Devices. Poster presentation. BioInterface 2019 Workshop & Symposium. Park City, UT. September 5, 2019.
  4. Zang, Y.; Roberts, T, R.; Batchinsky, A. I.; Reynolds, M. M. A Heparin-Free Technique for Improving ECLS Performance. Oral presentation. Military Health System Research Symposium. Kissimmee, FL. August 18, 2019. **Selected to present at Acute Lung Injury in Trauma & Critical Illness session**
  5. Zang, Y.; Roberts, T, R.; Batchinsky, A. I.; Reynolds, M. M. A Heparin-Free Technique for Improving ECLS Performance. Oral presentation. 35th Annual Children’s National Symposium: ECMO & the Advanced Therapies for Respiratory Failure. Keystone, CO. February 26, 2019. **Selected to present at Bradley Hill Best Abstract Session**
  6. Zang, Y.; Popat, K.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide-Mediated Fibrinogen Deposition Prevents Platelet Adhesion and Activation. Biointerphases. 2018, 13, 06E403. **Invited for special edition and selected as a feature article**
  7. Zang, Y.; Popat, K. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Mediates Fibrinogen Adsorption: A Potential New Way to Prevent Blood Clot Formation. Poster presentation. BioInterface 2018 Workshop & Symposium. Boulder, CO. October 2, 2018.
  8. Zang, Y.; Popat, K. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide-Mediated Fibrinogen Deposition Prevents Platelet Adhesion and Activation. Biointerphases. 2018, 13, 06E403. **Invited for special edition and selected as a feature article**
  9. Zang, Y.; Popat, K. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide-Releasing Surfaces of Blood-Contacting Medical Devices. Poster presentation. 33rd Annual Children’s National Symposium: ECMO & the Advanced Therapies for Respiratory Failure. Keystone, CO. February 28, 2017.
  10. Simon-Walker, R.; Romero, R.; Staver, J .M.; Zang, Y.; Reynolds, M. M.; Popat, K. C.; Kipper, M. J. Glycocalyx-Inspired Nitric Oxide-Releasing Surfaces Reduce Platelet Adhesion and Activation on Titanium. ACS Biomater. Sci. Eng. 2017, 3(1), 68-77.
  11. Zang, Y.; Staver, J. M.; Romero, R.; Simon-Walker, R.; Kipper, M. J.; Popat, K. C.; Reynolds, M. M. Multifunctional Surfaces of a Blood Contacting Medical Devices. Oral presentation. Cardiovascular Imaging and Physiology Symposium, Fort Collins, CO. November 18, 2016.
  12. Zang, Y.; Staver, J .M.; Romero, R.; Simon-Walker, R.; Kipper, M. J.; Reynolds, M. M.; Popat, K. C. Multifunctional Surfaces of Blood-Contacting Medical Devices. Poster Presentation. CSU Graduate Student Showcase, Fort Collins, CO. November 15, 2016.

Nathan Zvejnieks

Nathan Zvejnieks

Group affiliation?

B.S. Biomedical sciences and physics (dual major) - graduated May 2014. Howard Hughes Undergraduate Researcher.

Where now?

Internal Medicine Residency at Providence St. Vincent

Publications and Presentations:
  1. Zvejnieks, N.; Leszczak, V.; Romero, R.; Popat, K. C.; Kipper, M.; Reynolds, M. M. Development of Nitric Oxide-Releasing Layer-by-Layer Coated Stents. 2014 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 15, 2014.
  2. Gatlin, S. R.; Zvejnieks, N. R.; Reynolds, M. M. The Development of NO Releasing Polymers and Their Effects on the VASP Protein Pathway. 2013 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. April 30, 2013.
  3. Gatlin, S. R.; Zvejnieks, N. R.; Reynolds, M. M. The Development of NO-Releasing Polymer Coatings and Their Effects on the VASP Protein Pathway. 2012 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. Poster Presentation. **HIGH HONORS** April 17, 2012.
  4. Zvejnieks N. R.; Reynolds, M. M. Nitric Oxide Releasing Polymers: Effect of NO on the VASP Protein Pathway. 2011 Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creativity, Fort Collins, CO. Poster Presentation. April 19, 2011.