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Robin Kaye Minor, Ph.D., Postdoctoral IRTA Fellow Aging, Metabolism, and Nutrition Unit Laboratory of Experimental Gerontology E-mail: minorro@mail.nih.gov |
| Research Summary: |
| Education |
2007 – PhD, Human Nutrition University of Florida |
| Professional Experience |
| 2008-Present | Postdoctoral IRTA Laboratory of Experimental Gerontology, National Institute on Aging, NIH Baltimore, MD |
| 2007 | Predoctoral IRTA Laboratory of Experimental Gerontology, National Institute on Aging, NIH Baltimore, MD |
| 2006 | Special Volunteer Laboratory of Experimental Gerontology, National Institute on Aging, NIH Baltimore, MD |
| 2004-2005 | Teaching Assistant Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida Gainesville, FL |
| 2003 | Line Cook Judson Grill New York, NY |
| 2001-2002 | Teaching Assistant Department of Entomology and Nematology, University of Florida Gainesville, FL |
| Academic Awards |
| 2008 American Society for Nutrition Diet & Cancer Research Interest Section Coca‐Cola Company Research Award—$500 |
| 2008 – Abstract selected for press release, titled: “A little hunger helps minimize and delay onset of tumors in mice on calorie restricted diets” at Experimental Biology, San Diego. |
Other Awards |
| June 2008 Travel Award from the American Aging Association—$250 |
| June 2007 Travel Award from the American Aging Association—$250 |
| Feb 2007 Predoctoral Intramural Research Training Award, NIA/NIH—$29,000 |
| June 2006 Travel Award from the American Aging Association—$300 |
| May 2005 Outstanding Graduate Student award, UF presidential recognition |
| Mar 2000 The National Dean’s List Award |
| Societies |
| Since 2006 American Aging Association |
| Since 2005 Gamma Sigma Delta, agriculture honor society |
| Since 2005 Institute of Food Technologists |
| Since 2004 American Society for Nutrition |
| Since 2001 Urban Entomological Society |
| Since 2000 Phi Lambda Beta, Portuguese honor society |
| Plenary or Named Lectures |
| 2008 – “Short Term Health Effects of a Novel Sirtuin‐Activating Pharmaceutical & Metformin in Mice.” National Institute on Aging 2008 Scientific Retreat, Baltimore, MD. |
| 2007 – “The Role of Hunger in the Beneficial Effects of Calorie Restriction in Mice.” Seminar, UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Gainesville, FL. |
| 2007 – “No Pain, No Gain? The Role of Hunger in Benefits to Glucose Metabolism in Mice.” Student Session, American Aging Association annual meeting, San Antonio, TX. |
| 2007 – “Genetic Engineering of Food Animals for Enhanced Nutritional Value.” Seminar, University of Maryland Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, College Park, MD. |
| 2005 – “Health Effects of Green Tea Polyphenols.” Seminar, UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Gainesville, FL. |
| 2004 – “Mitochondrial Lipids and Aging.” Seminar, UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Gainesville, FL. |
| 2004 – “Integration of Metabolism.” Guest Lecture, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. |
| 2004 – “Control of Gene Expression.” Guest Lecture, Fundamentals of Biochemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. |
| 2002 – “Shale‐based termite barriers.” University of Florida Pest Control Conference, Gainesville, FL. |
| Other Academic Activities |
| University of Florida Teaching Assistantships |
| Current Issues in Dietary Supplements (HUN 5246) 2004, 2005 |
| Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (HUN 6939) 2004, 2005 |
| Fundamentals of Biochemistry (BCH 3025) 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| The Insects (ENY 2040) 2001, 2002 |
| University of Florida Office of Student Life athletic tutoring program |
| The Insects (ENY 2040) 2004, 2005 |
| Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (HUN 2201) 2005 |
| Man’s Food (FOS 2001) 2005 |
| Sharpstown Middle School, Houston, TX |
| 7th Grade Math Teacher Summer 2000 |
| Ebukanga Secondary School, Western Kenya |
| Biology and chemistry teacher Summer 1999 |
| Service on Advisory Boards |
| 2007-Present Membership Committee, American Society for Nutrition (ASN) |
| 2007-Present Human Relations Committee, NIA Intramural Research Program |
| 2004-2007 Executive Committee, Student Interest Group (SIG) of ASN |
| 2006-2007 Chair, ASN SIG |
| 2005 Nutritional Sciences Representative – UF Graduate Student Council |
| Bibliography |
| Minor RK, Chang JW, de Cabo R. Hungry for life: How the arcuate nucleus and neuropeptide Y may play a critical role in mediating the benefits of calorie restriction. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 2008 [Epub] |
Pearson KJ, Baur JA, Lewis KN, Peshkin L, Price NL, Labinskyy N, Swindell WR, Kamara D, Minor RK, Perez E, Jamieson HA, Zhang Y, Dunn SR, Sharma K, Pleshko N, Woollett LA, Csiszar A, Ikeno Y, Le Couteur D, Elliott PJ, Becker KG, Navas P, Ingram DK, Wolf NS, Ungvari Z, Sinclair DA, de Cabo R. Resveratrol delays age‐related deterioration and mimics transcriptional aspects of dietary restriction without extending life span. Cell Metabolism. 2008; 8: 157‐168. |
Minor RK, Villarreal J, McGraw M, Percival SS, Ingram DK, de Cabo R. Calorie restriction alters physical performance but not cognition in two models of altered neuroendocrine signaling. Behavioural Brain Research. 2008; 189: 202‐211. |
| Duffy KB, Spangler EL, Devan BD, Guo Z, Bowker JL, Janas AM, Hagepanos A, Minor RK, de Cabo R, Mouton PR, Shukitt‐Hale B, Joseph JA, Ingram DK. A blueberry‐enriched diet provides cellular protection against oxidative stress and reduces a kainate‐induced learning impairment in rats. Neurobiology of Aging. 2008; 29: 1680‐1689 |
| Minor RK. Role of nutrient signaling in the beneficial effects of calorie restriction in mice. 2007. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. |
| Minor RK, Smith CI, De Cabo R, Ingram DK. Food for Life: Maximizing lifespan through the diet. Agro Food Industry Hi‐Tech. 2007; 18: 36‐39. |
| Hunt ND, Hyun DH, Allard JS, Minor RK, Mattson MP, Ingram DK, de Cabo R. Bioenergetics of aging and calorie restriction. Aging Research Reviews. 2006; 5: 125‐143. |
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