Curriculum Vitae
Kelly Philpot
Fifth Year Graduate Student
Molecular and Systems Pharmacology Program, Emory University
Academic Address:
Emory University
Yerkes National Primate Research Center
Division of Neuroscience
954 Gatewood Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
(404) 727-9368
kphilpo@emory.edu
Home Address:
212 Melrah Hill
Peachtree City, GA 30269
Social Security No.:
225-19-3268
Date and Place of Birth:
January 1, 1979; Ft. Belvoir, Virginia
Education
2000-present
Graduate Program in Molecular and Systems Pharmacology (MSP)
Emory University, Atlanta, GA
1997-2000
B.S., Psychology and Biology
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA
1996-1997
Oxford College of Emory University, Atlanta, GA
Career Training Activities
Research
2001-present
Graduate Thesis Research: Characterization of the CART-Containing Neurons
in the Lateral Hypothalamus: The Food Connection?
Emory University, Yerkes Primate Research Center
Advisor: Michael J. Kuhar, Ph.D.
2001
Graduate Research Rotation: Developing an Animal Model for Sickness
Behavior
Emory University
Advisor: Andrew H. Miller, M.D.
2000
Graduate Research Rotation: Electron Microscopy for mGluRs in the rat STN
Emory University, Yerkes Primate Research Center
Advisor: Yoland Smith, Ph.D.
2000
Graduate Research Rotation: RNase Protection Assay for CART
Emory University, Yerkes Primate Research Center
Advisor: Michael J. Kuhar, Ph.D.
Teaching
2004
2002
Co-creator of Research in Progress Seminar
A seminar for upper level MSP students to present their research
Teaching Assistant for undergraduate Animal Behavior class
Mentor: Dr. Melody Seigler
Emory University
Awards and Memberships
Professional:
2003-present
NRSA research fellowship grant from NIDA: Characterization of
CART-Containing Neurons in the Lateral Hypothalamus.
2003-present
Chairperson for Atlanta Biotech Network
2002-present
Director of Membership for Atlanta Biotech Network
2002-present
Student Member: College on Problems of Drug Dependence
2001-present
Student Member: Society for Neuroscience
Academic:
2003
High altitude research in Himalayan Mountains for month of November
2003
GDBBS monetary travel award for Soc. for Neuroscience Convention
2003
MSP monetary travel award for Soc. for Neuroscience Convention
2003
nominee for ARCS (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists)
2000
cum laude graduate of The University of Georgia
1998- present
Golden Key Honor Society
1998-2000
Psi Chi National Honor Society
1998-2000
Delta Epsilon Iota Academic National Honor Society
1996-1997
Academic scholarship to Oxford College of Emory University
2002-2004
Student Representative for the MSP Executive Committee at Emory
1998-2000
President of the UGA Psychology Club
Other:
Publications
-Philpot KB, Dallvechia-Adams S, Kuhar MJ, Smith Y. A CART Peptide projection from the Lateral
Hypothalamus to the Ventral Tegmental Area. Neuroscience (In revision).
-Philpot KB, Hunter RG, Lim MM, Vicentic A, Kuhar MJ. CART mRNA Expression in
the Supraoptic Nucleus After a High and Low Sodium Diet. (In preparation).
-Kuhar MJ, Philpot KB, Hubert GW. CART peptides play a role in drug abuse and are potential
therapeutic targets. NIDA review. (Submitted)
-Hunter, RG, Lim, MM, Philpot, KB, Young, LJ, Kuhar, MJ. Differential CART mRNA Expression
Between Prairie and Meadow Voles: A Role in Pair-Bonding? (In revision).
-Vicentic A, Lakatos A, Hunter R, Philpot K, Dominguez G and Kuhar MJ. CART peptide diurnal rhythm
in brain and effect of fasting. Brain Research 1032 (1-2); p. 111-115, 2005.
-Hunter RG, Philpot KB, Vicentic A, Dominguez G, Hubert GW, Kuhar MJ. CART in Feeding and
Obesity. Trends Endocrinol Metab. 2004 Nov;15(9):454-9.
-Vicentic, A, Hunter, R, Philpot, K, Dominguez, G, and Kuhar, MJ. CART Peptide Levels in the Brain
Exhibit Diurnal Rhythm and are Influenced by Fasting. Endocrinology 145(9), 2004.
-Jaworski, JN, Kozel, MA, Philpot, KB, Kuhar MJ. Intra-Accumbal Injection of CART Peptide Reduces
Cocaine-Induced Locomotor Activity. J. Pharmacol Exp Ther. Oct. 9 2003.
Book Chapters
-Philpot, KB and Kuhar MJ. CART: A New Anorectic Peptide. Peptides. Elsevier Press (In preparation).
Encyclopedia Entries
-Philpot, KB. “Stress”, “Acetorphine”, “Amobarbital”, “ASAM” in The Drugs Encyclopedia, Brown
Reference UK. In press.
Abstracts
-Basnyat B, Gertsch JH, Johnson EW, Holk PS, Donham BP, Fleischman RJ, Gowder DW, Hawksworth
JS, Jensen BT, Kleiman RJ, Hywel A, Loveridge M, Lundeen EB, Newman SL, Noboa JA, Miegs
DP, O’Beirne KA, Philpot KB, Schultz MN, Valente MC, Wiebers MR, The Himalayan Rescue
Association (HRA), Kathmandu, Nepal.. Acetazolamide 125mg BID is as effective as 325mg BID
in the prevention of acute mountain sickness (the Prophylactic Acetazolamide dosage Comparison
for Efficacy (PACE) trial). 14th International Hypoxia Symposium, 22-27 February 2005 at
Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta Canada
-Philpot, KB, Smith, Y, Kuhar, MJ. The Food Connection: Characterization of the synaptic connectivity
of CART-immunoreactive neurons in the lateral hypothalamus/perifornical area in the rat. Society
for Neuroscience Abstracts 544.11, 2004.
-Philpot, KB, Hunter, RG, Lim, MM, Young, LJ, Kuhar, MJ. Differential CART mRNA Expression
Between Prairie and Meadow Voles: A Role in Pair-Bonding? Society for Behavioral
Neuroendocrinology Abstract, 2004.
-Philpot, KB, Hunter, RG, Lim, MM, Young, LJ, Kuhar, MJ. Differential CART mRNA Expression
Between Prairie and Meadow Voles: A Role in Pair-Bonding? Society for Neuroscience Abstract
and presentation, 2003.
-Philpot KB, Vicentic A, Hunter, RG, Lim MM, Kuhar MJ, Young LJ. CART Peptide: The Third
Neurohypophysial Hormone? World Congress on Neurohypophyseal Hormones. Abstract. 2003.
-Vicentic, A, Hunter, R, Philpot, K, Dominguez, G, and Kuhar, MJ. CART Peptide Levels in the Brain
Exhibit Diurnal Rhythm and are Influenced by Fasting. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts. 29,
No. 398.20, 2003.
-Vicentic, A, Dominguez, G, Hunter, R, Philpot, K, and Kuhar, M. CART Peptide Levels Exhibit
Circadian Rhythm. ASPET. Abstract. 2003.
-Kuwajima, M, Philpot, KB, Paré, JF, and Smith, Y. Subcellular Localization of Group I Metabotropic
Glutamate Receptors in the Monkey Subthalamic Nucleus. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts. 27:
No. 290.12, 2001.