NM-INBRE Funded Investigators
Below is a comprehensive directory of current and past NM-INBRE investigators, showcasing their diverse range of research projects. Providing valuable insights into the depth of scientific inquiry within the NM-INBRE network.
INBRE Phase-4
2019-2024 >
INBRE Phase-3
2014-2019 >
INBRE Phase-2
2009-2014 >
INBRE Phase-1
2004-2009 >
BRIN
2002-2004 >
INBRE-4 Investigators
Fabiano Amorim
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
A HIIT to improve insulin resistance in obese adults 2019-2020
Amanda Ashley
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Inhibiting melanogenesis using a phytoene/phytofluene-enriched algal extract in melanoma 2019-2020
Ryan Ashley
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Placental Insufficiency and Ozone Exposures: Interactions in Driving Hypertension of Pregnancy 2019-2020
Matthew Bouchonville
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Home-base Pre-diabetes care in Acoma Pueblo 2019-2023
Steven Bradfute
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Microbiome of hantavirus-infected wild-caught deer mice in New Mexico 2023-2024
Matthew Campen
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Placental Insufficiency and Ozone Exposures: Interactions in Driving Hypertension of Pregnancy 2019-2020
Samantha Carlisle
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Relationship Between Human Arylamine N-acetyltransferase (NAT) Genetics and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) 2021-2023
Jennifer Curtiss
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Establishing Drosophila as a model for studying Neprilysins role in metabolism 2019-2020
Justine Garcia
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
The effect of microbial redundancy and interactions on microbiome stability and host health 2021-Current
Brian Gold
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Rethinking Enzyme Catalysis for Improved Therapeutics 2021-Current
Gilberto Gonzalez-Parra
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Study of optimal vaccination strategies for the COVID-19 pandemic 2022-Current
Eric Griffin
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Using sequencing and bioinformatics to determine the role of grassland microbiomes in ecosystem processes 2021-2022
Immo Hansen
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Regulation of Aquaporin Water Transporters in Aedes aegypti 2020-2021
Moustapha Harb
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Assessment of fungal pathogen occurrence in Rio Grande irrigation canals 2023-2024
Yi He
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Target identification of potent antiproliferative agent petrichorin A 2023-2024
Jennifer Hernandez-Gifford
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
The effect of inflammatory disease on ovarian estrogen production 2020-2021
William Hines
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Identifying factors influencing invasive progression of in situ breast disease 2017-2022
Michael Hout
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Strategy training in search: Evidence from eye moments & VR 2020-Current
Clinton Jeffery
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Improving Patient Health using PerHL 2022-2024
Michael Kalkbrenner
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Reducing Health Disparities: The Lifestyle Practices and Health Consciousness Inventory 2020-2021
Development and Validation of Scores on a Brief Version of The LPHCI 2022-2023
Mental and physical health among physicians 2023-Current
Steven Karpowicz
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Effects of Active-Site Methylation on O6-Alkyguanine DNA Alkytransferase Cooperativity 2022-2023
Arcadius Krivoshein
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Strategy training in search: Evidence from eye moments & VR 2020-Current
Matthew Lakin
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Cell-free design and implementation of CRISPR guide RNA switches 2019-Current
Heike Lehnert-Lehouillier
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Prosodic Entrainment in the Speech of Children/Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders 2019-Current
Yan Lin
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Improving geospatial environmental health research with Tribal communities in Montana and New Mexico 2022-2024
William Maio
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Synthesis and Evaluation of Non-natural (-)-CBD Analogs for Anti-Inflammatory Activity 2019-2020
Novel therapies for childhood epilepsy: synthetic cannabidiol derivatives as modulators of neuronal activity 2021-2022
Synthetic cannabinoids as potential therapeutic targets for pregnancy complications and preterm labor 2022-2023
Ivana Mali
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Hantavirus Seroprevalence and Genetic Confirmation in Rodents of Eastern NM 2019-2022
Shiraz Mishra
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Enhancing Cancer Prevention and Control Pathways – Native Health Initiative 2019-Current
Sushmita Nandy
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC)
Projects:
Effects of hyperglycemia in TNBC: Investigating stemness & immune modulation 2023-2024
Teri Orr
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Regulation of the immune system during female sperm storage in bats 2021-2022
Establishing immune profiles of migrating and resident bats 2023-2024
Megan Papesh
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Cognitive and Contextual Factors in Image Analysis 2021-2022
Phillip Post
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
The effects of female active role models on girls’ physical activity behaviors and perceptions 2019-2020
Yang Qin
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
On-Demand Cancer Therapy and Antimicrobials Triggered by Light 2019-2020
Adriana Romero-Olivares
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Effects of global climate change on pathogenic soil microbial communities 2021-Current
Gayan Rubasinghege
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Degradation of PPCPs in aquatic systems: Ecotoxicological and human health effects 2019-2021
Sephira Ryman
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Assessing explanatory models of dementia and biomarker disclosure in Acoma 2023-2024
Donghyeon Ryu
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Mechano-luminescent 3 D monitoring of cell movements 2023-2024
Peter Smoak
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Improving β-cell inflammation and function using Dimethyl Fumarate 2023-2024
Jessica Snow
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Role of HIF1 in GPER Signaling in the Pulmonary Circulation 2019-2020
Marat Talipov
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Selective Targeting of Dual-Specificity Phosphatases 2020-2021
Bio-inspired C-H Bond Functionalization Using Combined Synthetic and Computational Approaches (RAIN Collab.) 2021-2022
Design of Selective Drug Candidates Based on Molecular Simulations of Human Phosphatases 2021-Current
Stewart Thompson
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Determining how deficits in pineal melatonin affect breast, ovarian and prostate cancer 2019-2022
David Torres
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC)
Projects:
Analysis of T cell movement within diverse tissues to enhance immune responses 2019-Current
Patrick Trainor
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Development of a measure of in vivo fibrin formation-dissolution activity 2020-2021
Zhihan Wang
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Developing Anticancer Prodrugs and Target Delivery Approach 2019-2022
Rhiannon West
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC)
Projects:
The Role of the Major Histocompatibility Complex in Maintaining Species Diversity in Pupfishes 2021-Current
Cory Windorff
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Pursuit of biorelevant (UO2)2+ complexes and reduction by Fe2+ 2019-Current
Timothy Wright
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Effects of chronic stress on adult vocal learning and social integration 2019-2020
Effects of aging on vocal learning and underlying neural gene expression 2021-2022
Jiannong Xu
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Dengue virus interference via CRISPR?Cas13a system in its mosquito vector 2019-2020
Erik Yukl
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Nitric oxide sensing of Vibrio cholerae in biofilm formation and virulence of the human intestine 2019-2020
Yanyan Zhang
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Enrichment of SARS-CoV-2 from Wastewater for Viral Testing and Genome Sequencing 2021-2022
INBRE-3 Investigators
Amanda Ashley
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
DNA ligase IV modulates the response to select chemotherapeutics 2015-2019
Matthew Barlow
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Ethnic and age effects of vascular responses in women with Metabolic Syndrome. 2014-2019
Benjamin Clark
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Neural Mechanisms of Spatial Memory Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease 2017-2019
Craig Conley
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Linking Land Health and Public Health on the Navajo Nation 2014-2016
William Cooper
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Synthesis and Evaluation of New 4-HPR and p-DDAP Derivative Inhibitors of CYP26A1 2014-2015
Sarah Corey-Rivas
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Deciphering immunogenomic responses to a fungal pathogen in toad populations 2014-2019
Veronica Evans
San Juan College (SJC)
Projects:
Examining CPEB Expression and Function in the Manduca sexta Nervous System 2014-2019
Colleen Fordyce
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
V-ATPase-Dependent Regulation of Estrogen Receptor in Breast Cells 2014-2017
Jennifer Gillette
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Regulation of CLL progression and B cell development by membrane scaffolds 2014-2016
Ramachandra Gullapalli
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Molecular and Microbiome Analysis of Gallbladder Cancer in New Mexico Populations 2014-2019
William Hines
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Identifying factors influencing invasive progression of in situ breast disease 2017-2022
Kevin Houston
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Mechanisms of GPR30-dependent IGFBP1 expression in breast cancer cells. 2014-2019
Donald Hyder
San Juan College (SJC)
Projects:
Identification of antibiotics in honey and nectar from Russian knapweed 2014-2019
Mario Izaguirre-Sierra
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC)
Projects:
Genetic analysis of Cajal bodies and their role in RNP biogenesis in Arabidopsis 2014-2019
Becky Keele
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Promoting Physical Activity in Preschool Age Children with Family Caretakers 2014-2015
Thomas Kieft
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Allometry of microbial symbionts in humans and animals 2014-2015
Fu-Sen Liang
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Developing novel small molecule-based microRNA regulators 2015-2018
Patricia Lodato
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Post-transcriptional regulation of virulence genes in Escherichia coli O157:H7 2014-2019
Giancarlo López-Martinez
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Can hormesis reduce free radical damage and improve healthspan and lifespan? 2015-2018
Brooks Maki
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Anti-Oxidant Properties of Modified Arginine Residues 2014-2018
Charles Melancon
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Integrated Approach to Discover and Engineer Type II Polyketide Natural Products 2014-2017
Sally Pias
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Lipids regulate oxygen bioavailability: Simulations of membranes and fat droplets 2013-2019
Sesathpura Piyasena
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Novel diagnostic tools for malaria and Chagas disease 2014-2019
Gayan Rubasinghege
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Toxicological Impacts of “Mineral Aging” on Human Health in the Presence of PPCPs 2015-2019
Vallabh Shah
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Zuni Health Initiative: Chronic Disease Care to Reduce Health Disparity 2014-2019
Mingzhou Song
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Gene Regulatory Networks for GTPase-Mediated Invadopodium Formation 2014-2015
Christopher Stead
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Elucidation of Coxiella burnetii carbohydrate and lipid metabolic pathways 2016-2019
Elliott Stollar
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Optimization of binding affinity and specificity of SH3-domain binding peptides. 2012-2018
Michaelann Tartis
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Optimization of lipid-prodrug structure in targeted ultrasound theranostic agents 2014-2016
Rodolfo Tello-Aburto
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Natural product-inspired beta-lactone proteasome inhibitors as anticancer agents 2015-2018
David Torres
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC)
Projects:
Statistical Analysis of Gene Sets 2015-2019
Jamie Voyles
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Evolution in a fungal disease system 2013-2015
Shawn White
Western New Mexico University (WNMU)
Projects:
Natural Product Exploration in Tarantula Hawk Wasp Venom Using LC-MS/MS 2014-2018
Tim Wright
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Effects of alcohol consumption on gene networks subserving adult vocal learning 2014-2015
INBRE-2 Investigators
Marco Bisoffi
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Markers of prostate cancer progression: a telomere-based proteomic approach 2004-2014
Photon Upconverting Nanoparticles as Photosensitizing Agents from Breast Cancer 2009-2010
Jennifer Curtiss
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Gene networks in Drosophila Melanogaster eye development 2009-2014
Changjian Feng
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Spectroscopic studies of nitric oxide synthase 2009-2014
Jeffrey Griffith
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
ARRA: Workforce development 2009-2012
Kathryn Hanley
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Impact of RNA interference on Quasispecies evolution in vector-borne FLAVIVI 2008-2014
Jing He
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
A Combined Structural Bioinformatics and Functional Approach for the Characteriz 2009-2010
Jennifer Hernandez-Gifford
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Analysis of WNT Signaling in Granulosa Cell Gene Experession 2008-2010
Andy Hu
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
A combined structural bioinformatics and functional approach for the characteriz 2010-2012
Characterization of the nonsynonymous SNPs of apolipoprotein Ls 2013-2014
Ingo Janser
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Ethacrynic acid as lead structure in development of novel anti-metastatic drugs 2010-2013
Carol Linder
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
A GOLGA3, A protein essential for spermatogenesis 2009-2014
Shelley Lusetti
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Inhabition of Antibiotic-Induced Mutation in Bacteria 2009-2014
Yubin Miao
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Novel Radiolabeled Peptides for Non-Invasive Breast Cancer Imaging 2009-2014
Eric Miller
San Juan College (SJC)
Projects:
Silicon Microsphere Terminated Conducting Polymers for Neural Interfaces 2009-2014
Karlett Parra
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
V-ATPase Pumps in Prostate Cancer: Regulatory and Functional Studies 2009-2014
Sally Pias
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Lipids regulate oxygen bioavailability: Simulations of membranes and fat droplets 2013-2019
Richard Plunkett
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Hybrid antimicrobial peptides (HAMPS) as potential novel therapeutics 2010-2014
Vallabh Shah
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
ARRA: Community engagement Zuni health inititative 2009-2012
Zuni health initiative-pilot study 2009-2014
Charles Shuster
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Development of novel small molecule inhibitors of Aurora B Kinase signaling 2009-2014
Michèle Shuster
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Bioinformatics in the K-8 Classroom 2012-2014
Elliott Stollar
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Optimization of binding affinity, kinetics and specificity of SH3-domain binding peptides 2012-2018
Michaelann Tartis
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Ultrasound theranostic agents 2009-2014
Kristina Trujillo
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Continuation of Marco Bisoffi’s Project 2013-2014
Manuel Varela
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Multi-drug resistance in Staphylococcus Aureus clinical isolates 2009-2011
Jamie Voyles
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Epidemic fadeout and rapid evolution fungal pathogens 2013-2015
Peng Zhang
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Photon upconverting nanoparticles as photo sensitizing agents from breast cancer 2010-2011
INBRE-1 Investigators
Marco Bisoffi
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Markers of prostate cancer progression: a telomere-based proteomic approach 2004-2014
John R. Engen
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Effects of TOM20 on the Structure of Proteins 2004-2006
David Faguy
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Structural Maintenace of Chromosomes in Archaea 2004-2006
John Gustafson
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Factors Affecting Regulation of Multidrug Efflux Pump Genes in S. Aureus 2004-2007
Regulation of Multidrug Resistance in S. Aureus 2007-2009
Kathryn Hanley
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Evolutionary Consequences of Dengue Virus Emergence 2004-2009
Jennifer Hernandez-Gifford
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Analysis of WNT Signaling in Granulosa Cell Gene Experession 2008-2010
Newton Hilliard
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Protein Structure-Function in Gastric Microbial Pathogenesis 2004-2009
Andy Hu
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Functions of Apolipoproteins in Cancer Apoptosis 2004-2009
James Huntley
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
NMR Investigation of Human CKSHS1 2004-2007
Alexander Kornienko
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Elucidation of the Pancratistatin Cytotoxic Pharmacophore 2004-2009
Carol Linder
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Gene Expression Patterns During Spermatogenesis 2004-2009
Zhiming Liu
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Molecular Biology of Steroid Receptors in Xenopus Oocytes 2004-2009
William Lott
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Translational Control in the Hepatitis C Virus 2004-2006
Barbara Lyons
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Structural and Dynamic Analysis of Proteins in Neuron Cell Motility 2006-2009
Thomas C. Resta
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Estradiol Mediated Inhibition of Pulmonary Hypertension 2002-2007
Snezna Rogelj
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Investigation of Degradative Enzymes Found in Bacitracin 2004-2007
Scott Shors
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Role of Stress Granule Formation in Mediating Viral Infection 2006-2009
Charles Shuster
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Characterization of MOB1 Dynamics in Living Cells 2004-2009
Wim Steelant
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Gylcosphingolipid Enriched Microdomains in Cancer Cell Invasion 2004-2009
David Tierney
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Structural Studies on the Role of Zinc in Bacterial Proliferation 2004-2009
Manuel Varela
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance in Agrigulture 2004-2009
Wei Wang
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
ICAM-1 MIMICS as LFA-1 Inhibitors 2006-2009
Nick Wright
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Investigating the Physiology of Learning & Memory Using Drosophila Mutants 2002-2006
To Investigate the Pharmacology of the Mushroom Bodies 2006-2009
Peng Zhang
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Development of Photon Upconverting Nanoparticles for Sensitive Cancer Detection 2006-2009
BRIN Investigators
John R. Engen
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Protein Folding/Refolding During Mitochondrial Import 2002-2004
Newton Hilliard
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Biooxidation of Sulfur in Microbial Model Systems 2002-2004
James Huntley
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Investigating the Physiology of Learning & Memory Using Drosophila Mutants 2002-2004
Zhiming Liu
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Cloning Maturation-Inducing Steroid Receptor in Xenopus Laevis 2002-2004
Rebecca Reiss
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Inferring Evolutionary Rates from Phylogenies 2002-2004
Thomas C. Resta
University of New Mexico (UNM)
Projects:
Estradiol Mediated Inhibition of Pulmonary Hypertension 2002-2007
Snezna Rogelj
New Mexico Tech (NMT)
Projects:
Regulation of Leukocyte L-Selectin Shedding Via Exofacial PDI 2002-2004
Stephen D. Starnes
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Carriers & Sensors for Anions of Biomedical Interest 2002-2004
Graciela A. Unguez
New Mexico State University (NMSU)
Projects:
Mechanisms of Muscle Transformation 2002-2004
Manuel Varela
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Bacterial Solute Transporters: Molecular Basis for Sugar Selection 2002-2004
Daniel Williams
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU)
Projects:
Direct Effects of Phosphorylation on GABA-A Conformation 2002-2003
Nick Wright
Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU)
Projects:
Physiology of Learning & Memory Using Drosophila Mutants 2002-2006