Sarah Kennedy

ORCID: 0000-0003-1421-3704
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Research Areas
  • Library Science and Administration
  • Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy
  • Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
  • Family and Disability Support Research
  • Disability Education and Employment
  • Web and Library Services
  • Education Systems and Policy
  • Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
  • DNA Repair Mechanisms
  • Architecture, Design, and Social History
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Mast cells and histamine
  • Academic Writing and Publishing
  • Innovative Teaching Methods
  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
  • Various Chemistry Research Topics
  • Plant Physiology and Cultivation Studies
  • Poetry Analysis and Criticism
  • Urticaria and Related Conditions
  • Privacy, Security, and Data Protection
  • Microbial Community Ecology and Physiology
  • Plasma Applications and Diagnostics
  • Blood Coagulation and Thrombosis Mechanisms
  • Tattoo and Body Piercing Complications
  • Signaling Pathways in Disease

Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
2024

Indiana University School of Medicine
2022-2024

University of Limerick
2020-2024

Towson University
2024

Radford University
2017-2024

Concord University
2024

Trinity Washington University
2024

Virginia Tech
2024

Research Experiences for Undergraduates
2024

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
2016-2022

The pathways by which chondrocytes of articular cartilage sense their mechanical environment are unclear. Compelling structural evidence suggests that chondrocyte primary cilia mechanosensory organelles. This study used a 3D agarose culture model to examine the effect compressive strain on cilia. Chondrocyte/agarose constructs were subjected cyclic compression (0-15%; 1 Hz) for 0.5-48 h. Additional compressed 48 h and allowed recover 72 in uncompressed free-swelling conditions. Incidence...

10.1042/cbi20090094 article EN Cell Biology International 2010-01-25

During the current coronavirus pandemic, undergraduate nurse teaching is facing many challenges. Universities have had to close their campuses, which means that academics are working from home and may be coping with unfamiliar technology deliver theoretical part of nursing curriculum. Emergency standards Nursing Midwifery Council allowed instruction replaced distance learning, requiring adapt providing a completely virtual approach teaching. This article provides examples tools can used...

10.12968/bjon.2020.29.10.566 article EN British Journal of Nursing 2020-05-28

The green chemistry course taught at Westminster College (PA) incorporates nontraditional teaching techniques and texts to educate future chemists about the importance of using principles. is designed introduce concepts demonstrate their inherent necessity by discussing historical missteps chemical industry, design possibilities. Students learn apply principles through case studies journal article activities, while connecting all these resources experiences with concept maps. final project...

10.1021/acs.jchemed.5b00432 article EN Journal of Chemical Education 2015-11-06

Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha) is an important mediator of inflammation, apoptosis, and the development secondary lymphoid structures. Multiple polymorphic microsatellites have been identified in around gene, there are also multiple single-base pair biallelic polymorphisms introns promoter. The TNF-alpha -308 promoter polymorphism a G-to-A transition which has statistically associated with various autoimmune disorders. Some studies found that it may directly mediate increased...

10.1128/mcb.25.20.9073-9081.2005 article EN Molecular and Cellular Biology 2005-09-30

<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> The World Health Organisation recommends integrating digital technologies into mental health care, underscoring the need for countries to develop national strategies guide efforts. In Ireland, Digital Mental (DMH) Specialist Group brought together key stakeholders in DMH research, practise, and lived experience, ‘A Shared Vision Ireland’. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> current study aimed explore views of set priorities development a strategy....

10.2196/preprints.71601 preprint EN cc-by 2025-01-22

Abstract The mast cell (MC) inflammatory response is now linked not only to atopy, but also arthritis, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, and resistance bacterial infection. In the current study, we demonstrate that signal transducer activator of transcription 5 (Stat5) rapidly activated by IgE cross-linkage, its expression critical MC response. Stat5-deficient (Stat5KO) demonstrated a significant decrease in IgE-mediated degranulation, leukotriene B4 production, cytokine secretion, survival...

10.4049/jimmunol.177.5.3421 article EN The Journal of Immunology 2006-09-01

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Amendments of 1997 require that all states, by July 2000, will have developed and implemented alternate assessment methods for those students disabilities who cannot be included within regular state local district educational accountability measures. A statewide survey teachers involved in the nation's first system moderate severe was conducted to determine extent which these perceived benefits including their school measures, as well...

10.1177/002246699903300203 article EN The Journal of Special Education 1999-07-01

The oil and gas industry is Canada’s largest contributor to national methane (CH4) emissions. To quantify the input of active inactive (suspended abandoned) infrastructure regional CH4 budgets, we conducted truck-based measurements (transect-based OTM 33A) with a greenhouse analyzer, complimented optical imaging at oil-producing sites Saskatchewan, including understudied regions. We found that regionally accounted for roughly 43% total measured emissions in Lloydminster, 9% Kindersley, 0%...

10.1525/elementa.2022.00014 article EN cc-by Elementa Science of the Anthropocene 2022-01-01

One of the keys to ensuring high expectations for all students is requirement inclusive measures educational accountability. Recognizing this need, Congress enacted Title II, National Education Reform Leadership, Standards, and Assessments, calling development state assessment systems that fully include students, as a major component 1994 Goals 2000: Educate America Act. At present, Kentucky only in nation includes within statewide accountability system. Students with moderate severe...

10.1177/154079699702200206 article EN Deleted Journal 1997-06-01

Pulmonary infection with Burkholderia cepacia complex in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients is associated more-rapid lung function decline and earlier death than CF without this infection. In study, we used confocal microscopy to visualize the effects of various concentrations tobramycin, achievable systemic aerosolized drug administration, on mature B. biofilms, both presence absence sputum. After 24 h growth, biofilm thickness was significantly reduced by exposure 2,000 μg/ml tobramycin for...

10.1128/aac.02068-15 article EN Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy 2015-10-27

Attention to non-coplanar polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) congeners in immunotoxicological research is increasing. However, the exact mechanism by which these may induce immune dysfunction still undefined. Because serotonergic nervous system has been shown be involved regulation of some responses, and also serves as a sensitive target for PCBs, relationship (if any) between PCB exposure, responsiveness neurotransmitter serotonin (5-HT) was examined. Using bluegill sunfish (Lepomis...

10.3109/1547691x.2010.512277 article EN Journal of Immunotoxicology 2010-09-16

Abstract Objective —To determine effects of syringe type and storage conditions on blood gas acid-base values for equine samples. Sample —Blood samples obtained from 8 healthy horses. Procedures —Heparinized jugular venous was equilibrated via a tonometer at 37°C with 12% O 2 5% CO . Aliquots (3 mL) tonometer-equilibrated were collected in random order by use glass (GS), general-purpose polypropylene (GPPS), or designed analysis (PSBGA) stored ice water (0°C) room temperature (22°C) 0, 5,...

10.2460/ajvr.73.7.979 article EN American Journal of Veterinary Research 2012-06-27

Persons excluded due to ethnicity or race (PEERs) leave STEM at disproportionate rates; therefore, efforts engage undergraduate PEERs are critical creating a diverse workforce. Through Howard Hughes Medical Institute funded Inclusive Excellence grant (HHMI-IE), the REALISE (REALizing Science Excellence) program was developed with goal increase student retention and success. As part of this project, an extensive faculty development program, including backward course design module, workshops...

10.1021/acs.jchemed.1c00414 article EN Journal of Chemical Education 2021-09-10
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