Trisha Gura, Ph.D. Download CV in PDF format
Education	Northwestern University Chicago, Illinois 1986-1991 Ph.D., Molecular Biology Thesis: elucidated the mechanism of assembly for type I collagen from its three subunits and a chaperone protein Xavier University Cincinnati, Ohio 1982-1986 B.S., Natural Sciences Thesis: examined the biophysical structure of an ATP analogue as it fit into a larger protein deigned for X-ray crystallography. Graduated summa cum laude, grade point average 4.0/4.0
Experience	1995-present, Freelance Science/Medical Writer Report and write print, web content, and multimedia for technical and consumer publications: 1994-1996 General Reporter Chicago Tribune. Specialized in science, medical and technology articles. Sept 1990, 1997-1999, Instructor Taught Biology-related courses to students, from high school freshman to graduate level at Laurel School, John Carroll University (Cleveland, Ohio) and Loyola University (Chicago, Illinois). Jan 1991-1994, Postdoctoral Research Associate Children's Memorial Hospital Chicago, Illinois. Directed a laboratory that studied the problem of heart valve failure in children.
Speaking Experience	A representative sample of my speaking engagements include: Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of North Carolina, Case Western Reserve University, University of Chicago and Cleveland State University.
Scholarships and Awards	• Knight Science Journalism Fellowship 2002-2003 • American Association for the Advancement of Science • Mass Media Fellowship 1994 • Northwestern University graduate fellowship 1986-1991 • Xavier University Alumni Scholarship 1982-1986
Professional	• Resident Scholar, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA • Member, American Society for Journalists and Authors • Member, National Association of Science Writers • Member, PEN New England • Member, Association for Health Care Journalists • Member, Society for Women's Health Research
Publications Books	Lying in Weight: The Hidden Epidemic of Eating Disorders in Adult Women. HarperCollins: New York, 384 pages, 2007
Publications: Articles	RELATED TO DOCTORAL THESIS “Endoplasmic Reticulum Protein Hsp47 Binds Specifically to the N-Terminal Globular Domain of the Amino-Propeptide of the Procollagen 1 alpha 1 Chain,” Journal of Cellular Biochemistry (1995) 59: 350-367. “Identification of Specific Calcium-Binding Noncollagenous Proteins Associated with Glutaraldehyde-Preserved Bovine Pericardium in the Rat Subdermal Model,” Journal of Biomedical Materials Research (1997) 35: 483-495. SCIENCE/BIOTECH “Joining a Trend, Scientists Increasingly Say 'Call My Agent',” Science 16 January 2004 303: 303-305 “Dutch DNA: A Biotech Startup’s Novel Gene Test,” Red Herring 27 November 2003 “Scientific Publishing, Peer Review, Unmasked,” Nature 21 Mar 2002 416: 258-260 “Biomedical Philanthropy, Silicon Valley Style,” Nature 08 Mar 2001 410: 140–143 “Toronto's Science Jewel,” Nature 31 May 2001 411: 519-520 “Changing of the Guard,” Nature 25 May 2000 405: 389 “Apollo: Our Final Frontier,” Chicago Tribune 17 July 1994 “Implant Debate to Cripple Innovation?” Chicago Tribune 13 March 1995 GENETICS AND GENOMICS “After the Gold Rush: Gene Firms Reinvent Themselves,” Science 20 September 2002 297: 1982-1984 “Gene Therapy and the Germ Line,” Molecular Therapy 01 Jul 2002 6: 2–4 “The Battlefields of Britain,” Nature 23 Aug 2001 412: 760-763 “Can SNPs Deliver on Susceptibility Genes?” Science 27 July 2001 293: 593-595 “SNP-ing Drugs to Size,” Science 27 July 2001 293: 595 “After a Setback, Gene Therapy Progresses ... Gingerly” Science 2 March 2001 291: 1692-1697 “Reaping the Plant Gene Harvest,” Science 21 January 2000 287: 412-414 “Organic Refuge Limits Superpests,” Science Now 1 March 2000 “A Silence that Speaks Volumes,” Nature 20 Apr 2000 404: 804-808 “Biotechnology: New Genes Boost Rice Nutrients,” Science 13 August 1999 285: 994 -995 “New Ways to Glean Medicines From Plants,” Science 27 August 1999 285: 1347-1349 “Surgically Altering Plant Genes,” Science 16 July 1999 285: 317 “Repairing the Genome's Spelling Mistakes,” Science 16 July 1999 285: 316-318 “Helping Liver Cells Heal Themselves,” Science Now 11 November 1998 “Therapy Orders Cells to Fix Their Own DNA,” Science Now 2 March 1998 “Structure of Gene-Tag Protein Solved,” Science 6 September 1996 273: 1336 “US Successes Fuel Hopes for Gene Therapy,” New Scientist 31 August 1996, 14 “Butterflies Shed Light on Master Genes,” Chicago Tribune 7 July 1994 “Simpson DNA Tests Crucial,” Chicago Tribune 28 June 1994 “New Factor Found in Fixing Sex: Powerful Gene Directs Ovary Development,” Chicago Tribune 1 August 1994 IMMUNOLOGY, MICRBIOLOGY AND IMMUNITY “The Emergence of Resistance: Researchers Find Clues about Cholera and Other Infectious Disease Outsmart Antibiotics,” Howard Hughes Medical Bulletin Summer 2004, 38 “Yale Scientists Identify an Early Line of Defense Against West Nile Virus,” Yale Medicine Summer 2004, 11 “Echinacea for Kids?” The Boston Globe 9 December 2003 “Therapeutic antibodies: Magic Bullets Hit the Target,” Nature 06 Jun 2002417: 584-586 “The Toll Road,” Yale Medicine Spring 2002 “Engineering Protection for Plants," Science 16 March 2001 291: 2070 “Ancient System Gets New Respect,” Science 16 March 2001 291: 2068-2071 “Roots of Immunity,” New Scientist 19 February 2000 “On Guard,” New Scientist 02 December 2000 “Vaccine Boosts Xenotransplant Hopes,” Science Now 2 August 2000 “How Embryos May Avoid Immune Attack,” Science 21 August 1998 281: 1122-1124 “5 Ways to Stay Cold-And Flu-Free This Winter,” Good Housekeeping December 1996 82-84 “Chemokines Take Center Stage in Inflammatory Ills,” Science 17 May 1996 272: 954-956 “Cold Comfort,” the Gazette 12 November 1994 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY “One Molecule Orchestrates Amoebae,” Science 11 July 1997 277: 182 TISSUE ENGINEERING “Custom Made for You,” New Scientist 29 May 1999 42-44 DISEASES AND MOLECULES HEART DISEASE “Gene Linked to Faulty Cholesterol Transport,” Science 6 August 1999 285: 814-815 “Chlamydia Protein Linked to Heart Disease,” Science Now 26 February 1999 “Infections: A Cause of Artery-Clogging Plaques?” Science 3 July 1998 281: 35-37 CANCER “Curing Cancer: Are We Getting Closer?” Oberlin Alumni Magazine Spring 2002 “Caution Raised About Possible New Drug,” Science 5 May 2000 288: 786-787 “Gene Chip Predicts Outcome of Cancer Therapy,” Science Now 3 February 2000 “Mousetrap for Cancer Genes,” Science Now 4 November 1999 “Causing Cancer by Remote Control?” Science 20 June 1997 276: 1788-1789 “Systems for Identifying New Drugs Are Often Faulty,” Science 7 November 1997 278: 1041-1042 “New Kind of Cancer Mutation Found,” Science 29 August 1997 277: 1201-1202 “How Trail Kills Cancer Cells But Not Normal Cells,” Science 8 August 1997 277: 768. “Culture Plays a Role in Breast Cancer Care,” Chicago Tribune 16 August, 1994 “Treatments for Breast Cancer OK,” Chicago Tribune 11 October 1994 DIABETES “New Lead Found to a Possible 'Insulin Pill'” Science 7 May 1999 284: 886 ARTHRITIS “Making Strides in the Fights Against Arthritis,” Rush Record Spring/Summer 1997 12-15 PREECLAMPSIA “Mouse Model for Pregnancy Problem?” Science 8 November 1996 274: 922 RETT SYNDROME “Gene Defect Linked to Rett Syndrome,” Science 1 October 1999 286: 27 BLINDNESS “Damming a Cascade to Blindness,” Science Now 3 December 1999 ALZHEIMERS’ “Step Toward Alzheimer Detection Eyedrop Test May Hold Key to First Reliable Diagnosis,” Chicago Tribune 11 November 1994 RARE DISEASES “For Kids with Sugar Disorder, Ladles of Gravy Like Spoonfuls of Medicine,” Chicago Tribune 9 January 1995 OBESITY RESEARCH “A Surprising Formula to Help You Avoid Overeating,” Health March 2005 72-74 “New Data on Appetite-Suppressing Peptide Challenge Critics,” Science 26 November 2004 306: 1453-1454 “Labs Fail to Reproduce Protein's Appetite-Suppressing Effects,” Science 9 July 2004 305: 158-159 “Obesity Drug Pipeline Not So Fat,” Science 7 February 2003 299: 849-852 “Having It All,” Science 7 February 2003 299: 850 “Pot-Bellied Mice Point to Obesity Enzyme,” Science 7 December 2001 294: 2071-2072 “Is Leptin a ‘Thrifty’ Hormone in Muscle and Fat?” Science 10 October 2001 287: 1739-1740 “Fat Hormone Makes a Comeback,” Science 2 November 2001 294: 979 “Enzyme Blocker Prompts Mice to Shed Weight,” Science 30 June 2000 288: 2299-2300 “Tracing Leptin's Partners in Regulating Body Weight,” Science 10 March 2000 287: 1738-1741 “Leptin Not Impressive in Clinical Trial,” Science 29 October 1999 286: 881-882 “Eat All You Want, but Fidget,” Science Now 7 January 1998 “From Fat-Free Mice, the Skinny on Diabetes,” Science 23 October 1998 282: 604 “Uncoupling Proteins Provide New Clue to Obesity's Causes,” Science 29 May 1998 280: 1369-1370 “Leptin's Other Hormonal Links,” Science 7 February 1997 275: 752 “Obesity Sheds Its Secrets,” Science 7 February 1997 FOOD SCIENCE “Sweet as Pie,” New Scientist 22 December 2001 IMAGING “Gene Scenes,” Scientific American August 2000, 20 “Biologists Get Up Close and Personal with Live Cells,” Science 27 June 1997 276: 1988-1990 CHEMISTRY “A Chemistry Set for Life,” Nature 21 Sep 2000 407: 282-284 “Antisense has Growing Pains,” Science 27 October 1995 270:575-577 SPINA BIFIDA “A Lifesaver: Children’s Memorial Pioneer Works to Solve the Mystery of Spina Bifida,” Chicago Tribune Tempo 20 July 1994. NEUROBIOLOGY AND THE BRAIN “Educational Research Big Plans for Little Brains,” Nature 2005 435, 1156-1158 “Rhythm of Life,” New Scientist 04 August 2001 “Trigger Found for Synapse Formation,” Science 9 June 2000 288: 1718-1719 “Hoge, Bears Await Report by Specialist,” Chicago Tribune 12 October 1994 “Experts: Hoge’s Prognosis Unclear: Concussion Force Him to Retire,” Chicago Tribune 18 October 1994 “Heard of the 250-Pound Gorilla in Brain Surgery? It’s No Joke,” Chicago Tribune 22 December 1994 “Medics Warn Foreman: Use Your Head – And Save It,” Chicago Tribune 8 November 1994 GENERAL HEALTH “Different Cues Key to Mating Game,” Chicago Tribune 15 July 1994 “Sex in America: What the University of Chicago Survey Says,” Chicago Tribune 9 October 1994 “Generation X is not Generation Sex,” Chicago Tribune 9 October 1994 “Regardless of Surface, Injuries are Practically Unavoidable,” Chicago Tribune 9 December 1994 “Easing Future Shock: New Football Gear May Cut Injuries,” Chicago Tribune 9 December 1994 “Emotional Crises Found to Trigger Depression,” Chicago Tribune 7 November 1009 “When Holidays are Over, Alcohol Problems Linger Like Unwanted Guests,” Chicago Tribune 31 December 1994 NOBEL PRIZES “Eyes on the Prize,” Nature 11 Oct 2001 413, 560 - 564 “Ten Get Call to Stockholm,” Science 18 October 1996 274: 345 EVOLUTION “Evolution critics seek role for unseen hand in education,” Nature 21 Mar 2002 416, 250 “The Evolutionary War,” Howard Hughes Medical Bulletin September 2002 24-27 “Bones, Molecules? or Both?” Nature 20 July 2000 406: 230-233 “Scientists Report Finding Earliest Creature to Invade Land,” Seattle Times 29 July 1994 “If Alligators are Right, Dinosaur Theory a Crock,” Chicago Tribune 29 October 1994 WOMEN’S HEALTH “Opening Eyes: Oberlin Alumni Takes on Estrogen,” Oberlin Alumni Magazine Spring 2004 23-27 “The Graceful Change,” The Yoga Journal December 2003 103-111 “Estrogen: Key Player in Heart Disease Among Women,” Science 11 August 1995 269: 771-773 “New Technique to Aid Fertility Lets Sperm Hitch a Ride,” Chicago Tribune 23 October 1994 CHILDREN’S HEALTH “How to Be Smart About Your Child’s Medication,” Child August 2006 87-90, 116 “FDA Finds IPECAC’s Risks Outweigh Benefits,” Boston Globe 1 July 2003 “Poison Pointers,” Child October 2003 22 MATEHMATICS IN POPULAR CULTURE “Grand Design: the Mathematics of Zen Gardens,” The Yoga Journal May/June 2003, 33 “Traffic Paradox: More Expressway Lanes Only Add to Jam,” Chicago Tribune 1 October 1994