CURRICULUM VITAE

January 2007

 

Robert Michael Dietz

 

 

 

Present Office Address   Department of Neurosciences

   MSC08 4740

   1 University of New Mexico

   Albuquerque, NM87131-0001

   (505) 272-0616 / FAX (505) 272-8082

   e-mail: rdietz@salud.unm.edu

 

 

Birthdate / Citizenship   August 2, 1981 – Albuquerque, New Mexico

   United States Citizen

 

 

Education   MD/PhD Trainee (2003-2010)

   University of New MexicoSchool of Medicine

   Albuquerque, New Mexico

 

Bachelors of Science (2003), Magna cum laude

   Department of Biology, University of New Mexico

   Albuquerque, New Mexico

 

   American Society for Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship (2001)

   University of New MexicoCollege of Pharmacy

   Albuquerque, New Mexico

 

   UCLA Division of Infectious Diseases Internship

(1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003)

UCLASchool of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases

LAC-HarborUCLAMedicalCenter, Torrance, California

 

 

Professional Activities

  

Academic and Administrative Committee Service

  

   2002-2003 Presidential Scholarship Selection Committee, UNM

 

   Community Service

    

     Albuquerque Student Run Clinic for the Homeless (2003-present)

      One-on-One Mentorship Program, UNM (2001-2002)

Assistant Coach, WestMesaHigh School Golf Team (2000–2001)

 

   Professional Associations

    

   Vice President, New Mexico Society of Student Physician Scientists (2006-present)

     Member, American Physician Scientist Association (2005-present)

Member, Society for Neuroscience (2005-present)

     Member,American Medical Association (2003-present)

     Member, American Medical Student Association (2003-present)

Member, American Society for Microbiology (2001-2004)

     Member, UNM Biological Society (2000-2003)

 

 

Academic Honors and Special Awards

  

   The National Dean’s List (2002-2003)

   Presidential Scholar, UNM (1999-2003)

   Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society (2000-2003)

University of New Mexico Dean’s List (1999-2003)

  

  

Scientific Research Grants and Contracts Awarded

 

  • American Society for Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship. $4000. Staphylococcus aureus Competitive Advantage in Infective Endocarditis. Summer 2001. University of New MexicoCollege of Pharmacy. Principal Investigator.

 

Lectures and Presentations

 

  • Dietz, R.M. 2002. “Resistance to Thrombin-Induced Platelet Microbicidal Protein (tPMP) Confers a Competitive Advantage to Staphylococcus aureus (SA) in the Proliferation Stage of an In Vitro Model of Infective Endocarditis (IE).” 102 nd General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Salt Lake City, UT.

 

  • Dietz, R.M. 2006. “Regional Calcium Entry and Vulnerability to Excitotoxicity in CA1 Neurons in Slice.” Comprehensive Exam, University of New MexicoSchool of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM.

 

 

 

 

 

Manuscripts under Review

 

  • Dietz, RM, Kiedrowski L and Shuttleworth CW. Contribution of Na +/Ca 2+ exchange to excessive Ca 2+ loading in dendrites and somata of CA1 neurons in acute slice. J Neurophysiology.

 

 

Manuscripts in Publication

 

  • Mercier, RC, Dietz RM, Mazzola JL, Bayer AS, Yeaman MR. Beneficial Influence of Platelets on Antibiotic Efficacy in an In Vitro Model of Staphylococcus aureus Endocarditis. Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2004 Jul;48(7):2551-7.

 

 

Scientific Abstracts Presented Nationally and Internationally

 

  • Mercier, R.C., R.M. Dietz, J. Mazzola, A.S. Bayer, and M.R. Yeaman. 2001. Beneficial Effects of thrombin-stimulated platelets alone and in combination with vancomycin or nafcillin in an in vitro model of infective endocarditis. Abstract 783, 41 st ICAAC, American Society for Microbiology, ChicagoIL.

 

  • Dietz, R.M., J. Mazzola, A.S. Bayer, M.R. Yeaman, and R.C. Mercier. 2002. Resistance to Thrombin-Induced Platelet Microbicidal Protein (tPMP) Confers a Competitive Advantage to Staphylococcus aureus (SA) in the Proliferation Stage of an In Vitro Model of Infective Endocarditis (IE). Abstract B-361, 102 nd General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology, Salt Lake City, UT.

 

  • Mercier, R.C., J. Mazzola, and R.M. Dietz. 2002. Phamacodynamic Evaluation of Tigecycline in an In Vitro Model of Infective Endocarditis (IE). Abstract A-500, 42 nd ICAAC, American Society for Microbiology, San Diego, CA.

 

  • Pai, M.P., R.M. Dietz, A.L. Jones, R.C. Mercier. 2003. Pharmacodynamic Evaluation of Once-Daily Flucytosine (5-FC) and Twice-Daily Voriconazole (Vor) in an In-Vitro Model of Candida albicans Infective Endocarditis. Abstract M-1249, 43 rd ICAAC, American Society of Microbiology, Chicago, IL.

 

  • Dietz, R.M. and C.W. Shuttleworth. 2005. Investigation of Reverse-Operation Sodium-Calcium Exchange in Sustained Calcium Dendritic Increases in Hippocampal Pyramidal Neurons. 20 th National M.D./Ph.D. Student Conference, Keystone, CO.

 

  • Dietz, R.M. and C.W. Shuttleworth. 2006. Effects of a Selective Inhibitor of Reverse-Operation Sodium-Calcium Exchange on CA1 Calcium Dynamics. 2 nd Annual Meeting of the American Physician Scientist Association, Chicago, IL.

 

  • Dietz, R.M. and C.W. Shuttleworth. 2006. Contribution of Na +/Ca 2+ Exchange to Excessive Ca 2+ Loading in Dendrites and Somata of CA1 Neurons in Acute Slice. 21 st National M.D./Ph.D. Student Conference, Keystone, CO.

 

  • Dietz, R.M. and C.W. Shuttleworth. 2006. Mechanisms of Ca 2+ entry into neurons during spreading depression in hippocampal slices. 1 st Biennial National IDeA Symposium of Biomedical Research Excellence (NISBRE), Washington, D.C.

 

  • Hoskison M.M., R.M. Dietz, and C.W. Shuttleworth. 2006. Microtubule disruption, not calpain-dependent loss of MAP2, contributes to enduring NMDA-induced dendritic dysfunction in acute hippocampal slices. Abstract 85.3/MM8, 36 th Soc. for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.

 

  • R.M. Dietz, Hoskison M.M., and C.W. Shuttleworth. 2006. Mechanisms of Ca 2+ entry into CA1 neurons during spreading depression in hippocampal slices. Abstract 85.13/MM18, 36 th Soc. for Neuroscience Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA.


 

Laboratory Skills Acquired

  • Intracellular Ca 2+ Imaging
  • Imaging of Mitochondrial Activity
  • Patch Clamping
  • Sharp Electrodes
  • Protein characterization and assay (eg. gel electrophoresis, Western Blot)
  • Isolation and purification of Human Platelets
  • Isolation and purification of Rabbit Platelets
  • Microbiological assays (Minimum Inhibitory Concentration assays)
  • Aseptic technique in bacterial culturing
  • Flow cytometry
  • Experimental design
  • Grant application preparation