Curriculum Vita
NAME: Karen Sue Pawlowski, PhD
3393 County Road 324
McKinney, TX 75069
karen.pawlowski@utsouthwestern.edu
214-648-2574 office, 214-648-7280 lab
MAIDEN NAME: Robinson
EDUCATION:
2000 Ph. D. Program in Human Development and Communication Sciences, University of Texas at
Dallas, Richardson, Texas.
1997 M.S. Applied Cognition and Neuroscience, University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas.
1981 B.S. Biology, College of Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota.
1978 A.A. Fine Arts, Rochester Community College, Rochester, Minnesota.
RELATED POSITIONS HELD:
7/03 - present Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Department of
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dallas, Texas.
8/05-present Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical
Sciences-Biomedical Engineering Program, Dallas, Texas.
03/01-04/02&
7/03 - present Adjunct Professor, University of Texas at Dallas Department of Behavioral and Brain
Sciences, Richardson, Texas.
04/02- 7/03
Research Scientist, University of Texas at Dallas Department of Behavioral and Brain
Sciences, Richardson, Texas.
10/00-7/03
Independent Consultant, Alcon Laboratories Otologic Research Division, Fort Worth,
Texas.
9/99-04/02
Book Editing Assistant to Professor Aage Moller, Margaret Fonde Jonnson Chair,
University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas.
1/91-7/00
Senior Research Associate, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center,
Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Dallas, Texas.
7/82-12/90
Senior Laboratory Technician-Lab Manager, University of Minnesota Department of
Otolaryngology Electron Microscopy Laboratory, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
11/80-9/81
Undergraduate Technician, Electron Microscopy Core Facility, University of Minnesota
Department of Plant Pathology, St. Paul, Minnesota
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:
2010-present
2000-present
1993-present
2005-present
1991-94
1989-92
Sigma Xi [President UTSW Chapter 2010-11, Vice President
2011-present]
Society for Neuroscience
Association for Research in Otolaryngology
UT Southwestern Imaging Society
Electron Microscopic Society of America
Minnesota Electron Microscopic Society (Secretary, 1990)
COMMITTEES:
2011-present
2011-present
2006-present
2003-present
2008-2010
2006-2010
TEACHING:
Student Committees:
UTSW Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Association for Research in Otolaryngology Animal Research
Committee
UTSW Dept. of Otolaryngology Curriculum Committee
UTSW Dept. of Otolaryngology Research Committee
University of Texas Faculty Advisory Council
[Executive Council 09-10]
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Faculty Senate
[President 08-09]
Master of Science
Ph.D.
Maritza Rodrigues, Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas
Southwestern medical Center, 2007
Guimel Molina, Biology, University of Texas at Arlington, 2006
Bakkyu Lee, Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at
Arlington, Incomplete
Che Xu, Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas at
Arlington, 2007
Mentorships:
Master of Science
Pavithra Raghavan, Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas
at Arlington, 2008
Postdoctoral Fellow
Yayoi Kikkawa, MD, PhD, University of Texas Southwestern
Medical Center, 2003-2006
Teaching Courses:
Invited Lecturer, Bacterial biofilms in the ear: Otitis media and
Cochlear implants, III International Otology Course, Bogotá,
Colombia, Nov. 30, 2007.
Invited Lecturer, Influences of Micro- and Nano-patterning on
Biofilm Formation and Host Response to Cochlear Implants,
Metrocon 2006, Fort Worth, Texas
Professor-2006-07; Lecturer Fall 2007-2012, Anatomy and
Physiology of Hearing, University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas,
Texas
Invited lecturer 2005-06, Clinical Audiology, University of Texas
at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Interviewer- UTSW Dept. of Otolaryngology Resident Match
2005-06, 2008, 2010-12
Interviewer- UTSW Medical School Match 2009-12
Manuscript Reviewer: Laryngoscope
Otology and Neurotology
Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Annals of Otology Rhinology and Laryngology
Infection
Journal of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology
Journal for Biomedical Materials Research-A
International Journal of Audiology
Neuroscience Letters
Histology and Histopathology
Grant Reviewer:
Medical Research Council, United Kingdom
PUBLICATIONS:
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Pawlowski KS, Koulich E, Wright CG, Roland PS. Ototopical applications of povidone.
Iodine/Dexamethasone in the rat. Otology and Neurotology, 34(1):167-74, 2013.
Nielan R, Pawlowski K, Isaacson B, Roland PS. Cochlear implant device failure secondary to
cholesterol granuloma-mediated cochlear erosion. Otology and Neurotology, 33(5):733-5, 2012.
Pawlowski KS, Koulich E, Cuda D, Wright GW, Stabilini E, Roland PS. Effects of drilling with
Piezosurgery Medical Device in rats. Laryngoscope, 212(1):182-6, 2011.
Koulich E, Pawlowski KS, Roland PS. Comparison of systemic and otic administration of
ofloxacin. Laryngoscope, 120(10):2083-8, 2010.
Xu CC, Chan RW, Weinberger DG, Efune G, Pawlowski KS. Controlled release of hepatocyte
growth factor from a bovine acellular scaffold for vocal fold reconstruction. Journal of Biomedical
Materials Research: Part A, 93(4):1335-47, 2010.
Lee M, Pawlowski KS, Luong A, Furze A, Roland PS. Biofilm presence in humans with chronic
suppurative otitis media. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 141(5):567-71, 2010.
Pawlowski KS, Si E, Wright CG, Koulich E, Hosseini K, Roland PS. Ototoxicity of topical
azithromycin solutions in the guinea pig. Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery,
136(5):481-7, 2010.
Xu CC, Chan RW, Weinberger DG, Efune G, Pawlowski KS. A bovine acellular scaffold for vocal
fold reconstruction in a rat model. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research: Part A, 92(1):18-32,
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Pawlowski KS and Roland RS, Ototoxicity, in Ballenger’s Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck
Surgery, 17th ed., 2009, Eds. Snow JB, Wackym PA, BC Decker Inc, London, pp. 273-8.
Wawro D, Ding Y, Gimlin S, Zimmerman S, Kearney C, Pawlowski K, Magnusson R. Guidedmode sensors for rapid medical diagnostic testing applications. Proceedings of the Society of
Photographic Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE), 7173, 717303 (2009), DOI:10.1117/12.809523,
Feb. 20, 2009.
Kikkawa YS, Pawlowski KS, Wright GW, Alagramam KN. Development of outer hair cells in Ames
waltzer mice: Mutation in protocadherin 15 affects development of cuticular plate and associated
structures. Anatomical Record, 291(2)224-232, 2008.
Megerian CA, Semaan MT, Aftab S, Kisley LB, Zheng QY, Pawlowski KS, Wright CG, Alagramam
KN. A mouse model with postnatal endolymphatic hydrops and hearing loss. Hearing Research
237(1-2):90-105, 2008.
Kikkawa YS, Pawlowski KS, Cochlear neuronal tracing for frequency mapping with DiI, NeuroVue,
and Golgi methods, Acta Otolaryngologica (Stockholm) Supplement 559:19-23, 2007.
Zheng QY, Yu H, Washington JL 3rd, Kisley LB, Kikkawa YS, Pawlowski KS, Wright CG,
Alagramam KN. A new spontaneous mutation in the mouse protocadherin 15 gene. Hearing
Research. 219(1-2):110-20, 2006.
Pawlowski KS, Kikkawa YS, Wright CG, Alagramam KN. Progression of inner ear pathology in
Ames waltzer mice and the role of protocadherin 15 in hair cell development. Journal of the
Association for Research in Otolaryngology, 219(1-2):110-20, 2006.
Pawlowski KS, Wawro D, Roland PS. Bacterial Biofilm Formation on a Human Cochlear Implant.
Otology and Neurotology, 26:972-975, 2005.
Alagramam KN, Stahl JS, Jones SM, Pawlowski KS, Wright CG. Characterization of vestibular
dysfunction in the mouse model for Usher syndrome 1F. Journal of the Association for Research
in Otolaryngology, 6(2):106-118, 2005.
Pawlowski KS. Anatomy and Physiology of the Cochlea. In Ototoxicity, 2004, Eds. Roland PS and
Rutka JA, BC Decker Inc, London, pp.1-19.
Ulualp SO. Wright CG, Pawlowski KS, Roland PS. Cochlear degeneration in Leigh Disease,
histopathologic features. Laryngoscope, 114(12):2239-42, 2004.
Ulualp SO, Wright CG, Pawlowski KS, Roland PS. Histopathological basis of hearing impairment
in Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. Laryngoscope, 114(8):1426-30, 2004.
Alagramam KN, Murcia CL, Kwon HY, Pawlowski KS, Wright CG, and Woychik RP. The mouse
Ames Waltzer gene encodes a protocadherin required for the normal development of inner ear
neuroepithelial cells. Nature Genetics, 27(1):99-102, 2001.
Alagramam KN, Zahorsky-Reeves J, Wright CG, Pawlowski KS, Erway LC, Stubbs L, and
Woychik RP. Neuroepithelial defects of the inner ear in a new allele of the mouse mutant Ames
waltzer, Hearing Research, 148(1-2):181-191, 2000.
Wright CG, Pawlowski KS, Roland PS, and Meyerhoff WL. An animal model for external ear canal
inflammation. Laryngoscope, 110(7):1112-1118, 2000. (Also presented at the Southern Section of
the American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society Meeting, St. Petersburg Beach,
Fla. Jan. 2000.)
Pawlowski KS, Wright CG, Meyerhoff WL. Histological demonstration of glycosaminoglycans in
inner ear fluids. Acta Otolaryngologica (Stockholm), 118(4):505-10, 1998.
Levine JL, Wright CG, Pawlowski KS, Meyerhoff WL. Postnatal persistence of epidermoid rests in
the human middle ear. Laryngoscope, 108(1 Pt 1):70-3, 1998.
Friedman NR, Wright CG, Pawlowski KS, Meyerhoff WL. Effect of basic fibroblast growth factor
on perforated chinchilla tympanic membranes. Ear Nose Throat J, 76(8):559-64, 1997.
Badr-El-Dine M, Gerken GM, Wright CG, Robinson KS, Meyerhoff WL. Electrocochleographic
evaluation of the guinea pig model of endolymphatic hydrops. Annals of Otology Rhinology and
Laryngology, 106(11):934-42, 1997.
Wright CG, Robinson KS, Meyerhoff WL External and middle ear pathology in TGF-alphadeficient animals. American Journal of Otology, 17(2):360-5, 1996.
White SJ, Wright CG, Robinson KS, Meyerhoff WL. Effect of topical hyaluronic acid on
experimental cholesteatoma. American Journal of Otolaryngology, 16(5):312-8, 1995.
Jakob T, Wright CG, Robinson K, Meyerhoff WL. Ototoxicity of topical ticarcillin and clavulanic
acid in the chinchilla. Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. 121(1):39-43, 1995.
Pownell PH, Wright CG, Robinson KS, Meyerhoff WL.The effect of cyclophosphamide on
development of experimental cholesteatoma. Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery,
120(10):1114-6, 1994.
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Duvall AJ 3rd, Robinson KS. Effects on cochlear morphology of repeated insults to the stria
vascularis. Annals of Otology Rhinology and Laryngology, 100(7):572-6, 1991.
Duvall AJ 3rd, Robinson KS, Feist SJ. Cochlear permeability of neomycin and gentamicin: an
immunohistochemical study. European Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 248(6):319-25, 1991.
Duvall AJ 3rd, Robinson KS. Cochlear vessel permeability to horseradish peroxidase after diuretic
administration in the chinchilla. Acta Otolaryngologica (Stockholm), 108(5-6):397-403, 1989.
Duvall AJ 3rd, Robinson KS. Local vs systemic effects of acoustic trauma on cochlear structure
and transport. Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, 113(10):1066-71, 1987.
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS:
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Pawlowski K, Koulich E, Wright CG, Roland PS. Lack of ototoxicity from ototopical application of
FST-w00 or FST-201. Abrstact 319, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research
in Otolaryngology, San Diego, CA, Feb.26, 2012.
Pawlowski K, Koulich E, Kruger P, Isaacson B, and Roland P. Incidence of bacterial biofilms on
explanted cochlear implants. Abstract 231, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for
Research in Otolaryngology, Baltimore, MD Feb.19, 2011.
Koulich E, Pawlowski K. Biofilm formation on platinum/iridium electrodes subjected to low-level
electrical current. Abstract 232, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research in
Otolaryngology, Baltimore, MD Feb.19, 2011.
Pawlowski K, Koulich E, Cuda D, Wright CG, Stabilini E, Roland P. Ultrasonic approach to
cochleostomy: Inner ear effects of otic capsule drilling in the rat. Abstract 418, Midwinter
Research Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Anaheim, CA Feb. 6, 2010.
Koulich E, Raghavan P, Zimmerman S, Pawlowski K. Effect of DC current on biofilm formation on
platinum iridium electrodes. Abstract 419, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for
Research in Otolaryngology, Anaheim, CA Feb. 6, 2010.
Pawlowski KS, Si E, Wright C, Koulich E, Hossieni K, Roland PS. Ototoxicity of topical
azithromycin solutions in the guinea pig. Abstract 749, Midwinter Research Meeting of the
Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Baltimore MD Feb. 18, 2009.
Koulich E, Pawlowski KS, Roland PS. Comparison of systemic and otic methods of drug
administration in a new animal model of otitis media. Abstract 173, Midwinter Research Meeting
of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Baltimore MD Feb.15, 2009.
Megerian C, Semaan M, Aftab S, Kisley L, Zheng Q, Pawlowski K, Wright C, Alagramam K. A
mouse model with postnatal endolymphatic hydrops and hearing loss. Abstract 47, Midwinter
Research Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Phoenix AZ Feb. 17, 2008.
Kikkawa Y, Pawlowski K, Wright C, Alagramam K. Protocadherin 15 is necessary for the
coordinated maturation of apical cell components in developing hair cell. Abstract 661, Midwinter
Research Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Phoenix AZ Feb. 19, 2008.
Pawlowski KS, Bacterial biofilms in the ear: Otitis media and cochlear implants, Invited Speaker, V
Pan-American Congress in Audiology, Bogotá, Colombia, Nov. 29, 2007.
Pawlowski KS. Bacterial biofilms in the ear, invited speaker, III International Otology Course,
Bogota Colombia, Nov. 30, 2007.
Pawlowksi KS, Wawro D, Chan RW, Roland PS, Can linear micro- and nano- patterning of
silicone surfaces affect biofilm formation and fibroblast growth? 6th Asia Pacific Symposium on
Cochlear Implants and Related Sciences, Sydney Australia, Oct. 31, 2007.
Pawlowski KS, Biofilms in Otolaryngology, Invited Speaker, Monterey Surgeons College,
Monterey, Mexico July, 2007.
Zheng Q, Yu H, Kisley L, Kikkawa Y, Pawlowski K, Wright C, Alagramam K. Characterization of
Pcdh15av-6J, an allele of mouse protocadherin 15 Gene. Abstract 382, Midwinter Research
Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Denver Co, Feb. 2007.
Pawlowksi KS, Wawro D, Magnusson R, Chan RW, Roland PS. Influence of Periodic Micro and
Nano Patterning on Fibroblast Growth and Biofilm Formation, UT Metroplex Days, Dallas, TX,
2006.
Pawlowski KS. Micro- and nano-patterned features on implant surfaces for reduction of biofilm
formation Metrocon 2006, Fort Worth, TX, 2006. Invited Speaker.
Pawlowski KS, Kikkawa YS, Wright CG, Alagramam KN. Transmission electron microscopy of the
developing mouse outer hair cell cuticular plate and associated structures. Abstract 824,
Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Baltimore MD,
Mar. 2006.
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Alagramam KN, Zheng Q, Yu H, Jones SM, Pawlowski KS, Kikkawa YS, Wright CG. Functional
analysis of protocadherin 15. Abstract 367, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for
Research in Otolaryngology, Baltimore MD, Mar. 2006.
Zheng Q, Yu H, Pawlowski KS, Kikkawa YS, Wright CG, Washington J, Kisley L, Alagramam KN.
Characterization of a new allele of Ames waltzer, Pcdh15 Av-6J. Abstract 370, Midwinter
Research Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, Baltimore MD, Mar. 2006.
Kikkawa YS, Pawlowski KS. Cochlear Neuronal Tracing and frequency mapping with DiI and
Golgi methods. Mouse as an Instrument in Ear Research II, The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor,
Me, Oct. 2005.
Pawlowski KS, Wawro D, Roland PS. Bacterial biofilm formation on human cochlear implants. 10th
Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children, Dallas, TX, March 15-19, 2005.
Pawlowski KS, Infection and biofilms in the cochlea. Presentation to Med El Corporation at
Asilomar, Ca, July 2005. Invited Speaker.
Kikkawa YS, Pawlowski KS, Wright CG, Alagramam KN. Morphological analysis of Ames waltzer
(AV) mice and developmental and spatial expression of protocadherin 15. Abstract 621, Midwinter
Research Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, New Orleans, La, Feb,
2005.
Pawlowski KS, Wright CG, Alagramam KN. Progression of Inner Ear Pathology in Ames waltzer
Mice. Abstract 615, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research in
Otolaryngology, New Orleans, La, Feb, 2005.
Pawlowski KS, Wright CG, Alagramam KN. Ultrastructure of inner and outer hair cells of Ames
Waltzer mice during development. Abstract 226, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association
for Research in Otolaryngology, Daytona Beach, FL, Feb. 2004.
Alagramam KN, Stahl JS, Jones SJ, Pawlowski KS, Wright CG. Characterization of vestibular
function in Ames waltzer mice. Abstract 980, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for
Research in Otolaryngology, Daytona Beach, FL, Feb. 2004.
Wright CG, Pawlowski KS, Alagramam KN. Epidermoid rests in the developing mouse middle ear.
Abstract 387, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology,
Daytona Beach, FL, Feb. 2003.
Alagramam KN, Adappa N, Pawlowski KS, Wright CG. Towards functional analysis of
protocadherin 15, the gene associated with Ames waltzer (AV) mouse mutation and Usher
Syndrome 1F. Abstract 519, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research in
Otolaryngology, Daytona Beach, FL, Feb. 2003.
Alagramam KN, Erway LC, Pawlowski KS, Wright CG. Characterization of protocadherin 15, the
gene associated with the mouse mutation Ames waltzer (AV). Abstract 569, Midwinter Research
Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL, Feb. 2002.
Alagramam KN, Murcia C, Erway LC, Pawlowski KS, Wright CG, and Woychik R. Molecular and
phenotypic characterization of the mouse mutation Ames waltzer. Abstract 515, Midwinter
Research Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL.,
Feb. 2001.
Pawlowski KS, Caller L, Wright CG. Immunohistochemical demonstration of sulfated GAGs in
guinea pig inner ear fluids. Abstract 5512, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for
Research in Otolaryngology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL., Feb. 2000.
Alagramam KN, Rohrbaugh CL, Zahorsky-Reeves J, Stubbs L, Erway LC, Pawlowski KS, Wright
CG, Woychik RP. Molecular characterization of a new murine deafness mutant that is allelic with
Ames Waltzer. Abstract #221, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research in
Otolaryngology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL., Feb. 1999.
Pawlowski KS, Wright CG, Gerken G. A simple technique for quantitation of cochlear hydrops.
Abstract #780, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, St.
Petersburg Beach, FL., Feb. 1998.
Wright CG, Pawlowski KS, Bachor E, Karmody CS. Epithelial formations of the inferior utricular
sinus. Abstract #38, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research in
Otolaryngology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL., Feb. 1998.
C.G. Wright, K.S. Pawlowski, L.J. Stubbs, C.T. Culiat. Cochleosaccular degeneration and
vestibular atelectasis in a new mouse mutant. Abstract #444, Midwinter Research Meeting of the
Association for Research in Otolaryngology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL., Feb. 1997.
Pawlowski KS, Wright CG. Histological demonstration of glycosaminoglycans in inner ear fluids.
Abstract #634, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, St.
Petersburg Beach, FL., Feb. 1997.
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Wright CG, Robinson KS. Use of scanning electron microscopy for study of human otoconia.
Abstract #804, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, St.
Petersburg Beach, FL., Feb. 1996.
Wright CG, Robinson KS, Comerford SA. Transforming growth factor alpha in the adult
mammalian inner ear. Abstract #435, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for
Research in Otolaryngology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL., Feb. 1995.
Wright CG, Robinson KS, Comerford SA. Abnormalities of the stria vascularis and dark cell
epithelium in transgenic mice with ocular melanoma. Abstract # 835, Midwinter Research Meeting
of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL., Feb. 1994.
Wright CG, Marple BF, Robinson KS, Meyerhoff WL. Cochlear deafferentation in congenital
Rubella, Abstract #28, Midwinter Research Meeting of the Association for Research in
Otolaryngology, St. Petersburg Beach, FL., Feb. 1993.
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS:
1. Molecular deafness in Usher Syndrome IIIA, Collaborator with Kumar Alagramam, Case Western
Reserve from NIDCD NIH-RO1 1/2011-12/2014.
2. Ototoxic potential of an ototopical application of a medication containing FST 200 or FST 201 (2% or
1% providone iodine with 0.1% dexamethasone). Contract with Foresight Biotherapeutics, New York,
NY, Feb-Dec 2011.
3. Effects of Absorbance enhancers on antibiotic concentrations in the middle ear after ototopical
application. Contract with Actin Biomedical, New York, NY, July-Oct 2011.
4. Ototoxicity Screening of Azithromycin Solutions for Ototopical Use, Contract with Insite Vision
Incorporated, Alameda, California 4/2008-3/2009.
5. Tympanic Membrane Permeability to Otic Agents, Contract with Alcon Laboratories, Fort Worth, TX
8/2007-4/2009.
6. Development of Resonant Waveguide-Granting elements for high throughput screening of proteins,
SBIR-Contract with Resonant Sensors, Inc. Arlington, TX 8/2008-7/2009.
7. Non-charge-balanced electrical stimulation for biofilm removal on cochlear implant: in-vitro and in-vivo
studies, Grant from UT Dallas-UTSW Joint Research Program 4/2007-8/2008.
8. Molecular and morphological analysis of protocadherin 15 in vestibular stereocilia development, Grant
from Deafness Research Foundation, Washington, DC 7/2006-6/2007.
9. Penetration of fluoroquinolones, ciprofloxacin or moxifloxacin, into external ear canal tissues during
inflammation, Contract with Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Fort Worth, TX 10/2006-2/2007.
10. Animal models for assessing the safety and biocompatibility of otic products, Contract with Alcon
Research Ltd, Fort Worth, TX 11/2003-7/2009.
11. Presence of bacterial biofilms on multiply sterilized titanium mandibular reconstruction plates, Grant
from AO North America 6/2006-5/2007.
12. Experimental drug delivery system using Med-El cochlear implants, Grant from Med-El Clinical
Research Fund, Durham, NC 11/2004-11/2005.
13. Efficacy of ototopical antibiotic agents on external canal inflammation, Contract with Alcon Research
Ltd, Fort Worth, TX 11/2004-11/2005.
14. Molecular genetics of deafness in the Ames waltzer model, Collaborator with Kumar Alagramam,
Case Western Reserve, NIDCD NIH-RO1 4/2002-3/2006.