About Dr. Pitts

Education

• Jan., 1999: University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108; Ph.D. -- Animal Physiology; Minor: Neuroscience; Thesis: Prolactin and the Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis; Adviser: Mohamed E. El Halawani, Ph.D.; Co-adviser: Douglas N. Foster, Ph.D.

• Feb., 1994: University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108; M.S. -- Animal Physiology; Thesis: The Regulation of Incubation Behavior by Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide; Adviser: Mohamed E. El Halawani, Ph.D.

• Mar., 1991: University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 55108; B.S. -- Animal Science

Professional Experience

• Professor: Austin Peay State University, Department of Biology; Aug., 2013 to present. Supervisor: Amy Thompson. Taught classes in Animal Physiology, Human Physiology, and Human Anatomy and Physiology as well as the associated laboratories. Developed a web course for Human Anatomy and Physiology. Managed laboratory to investigate the regulation of GnRH secretion from GT1 cells. Chaired the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee as well as the Department Curriculum Committee.

• Associate Professor: Austin Peay State University, Department of Biology; Aug., 2007 to 2013. Supervisor: Don Dailey.

• Assistant Professor: Austin Peay State University, Department of Biology; Aug., 2004 to Aug. 2007. Supervisor: Don Dailey.

• Senior Research Associate: Vanderbilt University, Department of Biological Sciences; Aug. 2002 to Jul 2004. Supervisor: Doug McMahon. Designed, performed, and analyzed experiments to study the neural generation and control of circadian rhythms using single-cell RT-PCR in transgenic mice. Prepared K01 grant application. Supervised graduate students during their rotations with the laboratory.

• Postdoctoral Scholar: University of Kentucky, Department of Physiology; Feb. 2001 to Aug. 2002. Supervisor: Doug McMahon. Designed, performed, and analyzed experiments to study the neural generation and control of circadian rhythms using single-cell RT-PCR in transgenic mice. Prepared K01 grant application.

• Postdoctoral Fellow: University of Virginia, Department of Internal Medicine; Jan. 1999 to Jan. 2001. Supervisor: Suzanne Moenter. Designed, performed, and analyzed experiments to determine if RNA transcription is required for pulsatile secretion of gonadotropin releasing hormone from immortalized GnRH neurons. Developed a single-cell RT-PCR method to identify mRNA transcripts in transgenic GnRH neurons. Contributed to the validation of an enzyme immunoassay for GnRH. Gained experience handling mice. Submitted an application for an Individual National Research Service Award. Responsible for laboratory immunoassay, radioimmunoassay, and PCR training. Supervised research of undergraduate students. Maintained laboratory computer network, radioactive material inventory and survey records.

• Treatment Platoon Sergeant: Virginia Army National Guard, Company C, 429th FSB, Sergeant First Class; Mar., 1999 to Sep., 2000. Supervisor: 1SG Greg Whisler. Supervised approximately 20 soldiers. Responsible for platoon training and equipment maintenance. Applied for direct commission.

• Research Assistant: University of Minnesota, Department of Animal Science; Mar. 1991 to Dec. 1998. Supervisor: Mohamed E. El Halawani. Studied the neuroendocrine regulation of prolactin secretion from the hypothalamus of conscious, freely moving adult turkeys. Trained incoming students and technicians in laboratory techniques and repeated measures analysis. Presented guest lectures and laboratories for a reproductive physiology class. Assisted teaching systemic physiology laboratories. Maintained laboratory computers.

• Armament Systems Section Sergeant/Acting First Sergeant: Minnesota Army National Guard, Company D, 3-147th AVN; Sergeant First Class; Nov., 1995 to Dec., 1998. Supervisor: 1SG David Thrush. Supervised 4 soldiers and the maintenance of AH-1 Cobra helicopter armament systems. Planned and executed the operation of forward arming and refueling points (FARP). Wrote battalion FARP standard operating procedures. Supervised up to 40 soldiers as acting First Sergeant for approximately 9 months.

• Armament Technical Inspector: United States Army Reserve, Company D, 2-123rd AVN; Staff Sergeant; Nov. 1986 to Nov. 1995. Prepared company for Aviation Readiness Management Survey. Planned and supervised FARP operations. Maintained AH-1 Cobra Helicopter reference library. Inspected maintenance of helicopter armament systems.

• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant: University of Minnesota, Department of Animal Science; Sept. 1990 to Dec. 1990. Taught animal breeding using small group exercises.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

 Austin Peay State University:

HONORS AND AWARDS

FUNDED GRANTS

Software Updates for TAF Funded Confocal and Physiology Microscopes ($10,000), Technology Access Fee Proposal (with Dr. Sarah Lundin-Schiller), Austin Peay State University, 2018.

Acquisition of a Real-Time Thermocycler ($36,100), Technology Access Fee Proposal (with Dr. Carol Baskauf, Dr. Sarah Lundin-Schiller, and Dr. Karen Meisch), Austin Peay State University, 2016.

Updating Biopac Equipment and Expanding Lesson Curriculum ($70,600) , Technology Access Fee Proposal (with Dr. Chad Brooks, Dr. Willodean Burton, Leida Perez, Dr. Joseph Schiller, Dr. Cindy Taylor, Dr. Amy Thompson, and Colleen White), Austin Peay State University, 2015.

Acquisition of a Microcentrifuge ($2,500), Technology Access Fee Proposal (with Dr. Carol Baskauf), Austin Peay State University, 2014

Acquisition of a Gel Imaging System ($30,500), Technology Access Fee Proposal (with Dr. Don Dailey, Dr. Carol Baskauf, Dr. Chad Brooks, Dr. Sarah Lundin-Schiller, Dr. Sergei Markov, and Dr. Karen Meisch), Austin Peay State University, 2014

Redesign of Human and Anatomy I ($8,800), Revitalization for Academic Success Initiative (with Dr. James Thompson), Austin Peay State University, 2013

Transformation and Transfection of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Neurons ($2000), Faculty Research Award, Austin Peay State University, 2012

Acquisition of Electrophysiology Equipment ($46,000), Technology Access Fee Proposal (with Dr. Sarah Lundin-Schiller), Austin Peay State University, 2011

Confocal Microscope System ($305,000), Technology Access Fee Proposal (with Dr. Sarah Lundin-Schiller and Dr. Karen Meisch), Austin Peay State University, 2010

Redesign of Human and Anatomy I ($2,700), Course Redesign Award (with Dr. Cindy Taylor), Austin Peay State University, 2009

Redesign of Human and Anatomy II ($2,700), Course Redesign Award (with Dr. Cindy Taylor), Austin Peay State University, 2009

Examination of Amphibian Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Secretion ($2000), Faculty Research Award, Austin Peay State University, 2009.

Microcentrifuge Acquisition ($9,100), Technology Access Fee Proposal, Austin Peay State University, 2009

Immortalization of Avian Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Neurons ($2000), Faculty Research Award, Austin Peay State University, 2008

Acquisition of Dissection Equipment ($1147.82). College of Science and Mathematics Equipment Committee, Austin Peay State University, 2008

GnRH Enzyme Immunoassay and PCR Equipment ($3,073), Department of Biology Equipment Fund Proposal, Austin Peay State University, 2007

Spectrophotometer Acquisition for Biology Students ($47,600), Technology Access Fee Proposal, Austin Peay State University, 2007

Upgrade to Microbiology Laboratories ($19,200), Technology Access Fee Proposal, Austin Peay State University, 2007

Water Bath Acquisition for Physiology Students ($3,000), Technology Access Fee Proposal, Austin Peay State University, 2007

Acquisition of Laboratory Electronics for Physiology Students ($60,335), Technology Access Fee Proposal, Austin Peay State University, 2006

Patterns of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Secretion ($2000), Faculty Research Grant, Austin Peay State University, 2006

Incubator Acquisition for Physiology Students ($13,840), Technology Access Fee Proposal, Austin Peay State University, 2006

Acquisition of Network Printers ($6,756), Technology Access Fee Proposal, Austin Peay State University, 2005

Avian Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Neurons ($2000), Tower Fund Grant, Austin Peay State University, 2005

Real-time Thermocycler ($87,860), Technology Access Fee Proposal, Austin Peay State University, 2005

SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATIONS

American Association for the Advancement of Science: 1993-1996, 2000 – 2012

Human Anatomy and Physiology Society: 2009, 2017 – present

Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology: 2004 – 2006

Society for Neuroscience: 2003 - 2012

Tennessee Academy of Science: 2004 – present

Poultry Science Association: 1993-1996, 2000 - 2002

Society for the Study of Reproduction: 1994-1996

Sigma Xi: 1992-1996, 2000 - 2002

DEPARTMENT AND UNIVERSITY ACTIVITIES

Academic Council (Member: 2014-2017)

Biology Curriculum Committee (Member: 2006, Chair: 2007 to present).

Biology Equipment Committee (Chair: 2006, 2007, 2013-2014)

Biology Honors and Awards Committee (2006 to present).

College of Science and Mathematics Teaching and Learning Committee (Member: 2007)

Faculty Senate (Member: 2006 to 2009, 2012 to 2014).

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC, Member: 2006 to 2008, Chair: 2008 to present).

Human Anatomy and Physiology Coordinator (2014-present).

Biology Hospitality Committee (Member: 2015-2019).

Search Committees:

Anatomist/Physiologist, Chair (2019,2020)

Microbiologist (2018/2019)

Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell Instructor/ Lab Manager, Chair (2012).

Herpetologist (2011).

Taxonomic Botanist (2007).

Medical Technology – Clinical Chemistry (2006).

Medical Technology – Immunohematology (2006).

Microbiology/Human Anatomy & Physiology Faculty (2005).

Supervised care and operation of departmental animal facilities (2004 to 2012).

Represented Biology Department during Multicultural Outstanding Scholars Advancing into College (MOSAIC) fair (Mar. 2006).

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Tennessee Academy of Science, Director of Electronic Communications, 2012 - present.

Tennessee Academy of Science, Local Arrangements Chair, 2016.

Tennessee Academy of Science, President, 2014 - 2015.

Scientific Review Committee for the Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair: 2004 - 2015.

Tennessee Academy of Science, President-Elect, 2013 - 2014.

Tennessee Academy of Science, Member-At-Large, 2009 – 2011.

Human Anatomy and Physiology Society: Animal Use Committee Member (2018-present)

Human Anatomy and Physiology Society: HAPS Educator (Journal) Committee Member (2018-present)

Reviewer for Biology of Reproduction, a premier journal that publishes scientific papers concerning the study of reproductive biology. 2004 – 2009, 2017, 2019.

Tennessee Academy of Science, Zoology Section Chair, 2007, 2008.

National Science Foundation grant reviewer, Sep. 2006.

Presented a laboratory physiology session to students from Montgomery Central High School, Oct. 2006.

Science Fair Judging:

Middle Tennessee Science and Engineering Fair: 2005 to 2007, 2017.

Burt School that was held in 2005 to 2007.

Moore Magnet School (2005).

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Covington KR, Mahaffey KL, Pitts GR.  Continuous Connexin 26 Expression in GT1-7 Cells. Tennessee Academy of Science, In preparation.

Lachance PA, LeBlanc DV, Roberson JH, Pitts GR.  A Method for Serially Collecting Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Neurons. Tennessee Academy of Science, In preparation.

Pitts GR, Fu Y, Youngren OM, Rozenboim I, Whiting SE, and El Halawani ME.  The effects of serotonin, stress, and light on monoamines in the turkey. Poultry Science, In preparation.

Bluhm CK, Silsby JL, Pitts GR, and El Halawani ME.  Continuous egglaying and

inhibition of incubation by active immunization against vasoactive intestinal peptide in wild mallards. Physiological Zoology, In Preparation.

Pitts GR, Ohta H, Zhou T, McMahon DG (2006).  Daily rhythmicity of large-conductance Ca²⁺-activated K⁺ currents in suprachiasmatic nucleus neurons.  Brain Research 1071:54-62.

Nunemaker CS, DeFazio RA, Geusz ME, Herzog ED, Pitts GR, Moenter SM (2001). Long-term recordings of networks of immortalized GnRH neurons reveal episodic patterns of electrical activity. J Neurophysiol 86:86-93.

Pitts GR, Nunemaker CS, and Moenter SM (2001).  Cycles of transcription and translation do

not comprise the gonadotropin-releasing hormone pulse generator in GT1 cells. Endocrinology 142:1858-1864.

El Halawani ME, Whiting SE, Silsby JL, Pitts GR, and Chaiseha Y (2000).  Active

Immunization with vasoactive intestinal peptide in turkey hens. Poultry Science 79:349-354.

Pitts GR, You S, Foster DN, and El Halawani ME (2000).  Evidence for multiple prolactin

receptor transcripts in the turkey. Poultry Science 79:355-362.

Youngren OM, Pitts GR, Chaiseha Y, and El Halawani ME (1999).  An opioid pathway in the

hypothalamus of the turkey that stimulates prolactin secretion. Neuroendocrinology 70:317-323.

Tong Z, Pitts GR, You S, Foster DN, and El Halawani ME (1998). Vasoactive intestinal peptide

stimulates turkey prolactin gene expression by increasing transcription rate and enhancing  mRNA stability. J Molec Endocrinol 21:259-266.

El Halawani ME, Youngren OM, and Pitts GR (1997).  Vasoactive intestinal peptide as the avian

prolactin releasing factor In: Perspectives in Avian Endocrinology S. Harvey, and RJ

Etches (Eds). J of Endocrinology LTD, Bristol, UK, pp 403-416.

Tong Z, Pitts GR, Foster DN, and El Halawani ME (1997). Transcriptional and

post-transcriptional regulation of prolactin during the turkey reproductive cycle. J Molec

Endocrinol 18:223-231.

El Halawani ME, Pitts GR, Sun S, Silsby JL, and Sivanandan V (1996). Active immunization

against vasoactive intestinal peptide prevents photo-induced prolactin secretion in

turkeys. Gen Comp Endocrinol 104:76-83.

Pitts GR, Youngren OM, Phillips RE, and El Halawani ME (1996). Photoperiod mediates the

ability of serotonin to release prolactin secretion in the turkey. Gen Comp Endocrinol

104: 265-272.

Xu M, Proudman JA, Pitts GR, Wong EA, Foster DN, and El Halawani ME (1996). Vasoactive

intestinal peptide stimulates prolactin mRNA expression in turkey pituitary cells: Effects of dopaminergic drugs. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med 212:52-62.

Youngren OM, Pitts GR, Phillips RE, and El Halawani ME (1996). Dopaminergic control of

prolactin secretion in the turkey. Gen Comp Endocrinol 104:225-230.

El Halawani ME, Silsby JL, Rozenboim I, and Pitts GR (1995).  Increased egg production by

active immunization against vasoactive intestinal peptide in the turkey (Meleagris

gallopavo). Biol Reprod 52:179-183.

El Halawani ME, Youngren OM, Rozenboim I, Pitts GR, Silsby JL, and Phillips RE (1995).

Serotonergic stimulation of prolactin secretion is inhibited by vasoactive intestinal

peptide immunoneutralization in the turkey. Gen Comp Endocrinol 99:69-74.

Tabibzadeh C, Rozenboim I, Silsby JL, Pitts GR, Foster DN, and El Halawani ME (1995).

Modulation of ovarian cytochrome P450 17a-hydroxylase and cytochrome aromatase

messenger ribonucleic acid by prolactin in the domestic turkey. Biol Reprod 52:600-608.

Youngren OM, Pitts GR, Phillips RE, and El Halawani ME (1995). The stimulatory and

inhibitory effects of dopamine on prolactin secretion in the turkey. Gen Comp Endocrinol

98:111-117.

Pitts GR, Youngren OM, Silsby JL, Foster LK, Foster DN, Rozenboim I, Phillips RE, and

El Halawani ME (1994). Role of vasoactive intestinal peptide in the control of prolactin

induced turkey incubation behavior. I. Acute infusion of vasoactive intestinal peptide.

Biol Reprod 50:1344-1349.

Pitts GR, Youngren OM, Silsby JL, Rozenboim I, Chaiseha Y, Phillips RE, Foster DN, and

El Halawani ME (1994). Role of vasoactive intestinal peptide in the control of prolactin induced turkey incubation behavior. II. Chronic infusion of vasoactive intestinal peptide. Biol Reprod 50:1350-1356.

Tabibzadeh C, Silsby JL, Rozenboim I, Pitts GR, Foster DN, and EL Halawani ME (1994).

Theca cell cytochrome P450 17-hydroxylase and aromatase messenger ribonucleic acid

abundance and serum steroid levels during follicular atresia associated with incubation

behavior in the domestic turkey hen. Biol Reprod 51:731-738.

Rozenboim I, Silsby JL, Tabibzadeh C, Pitts GR, Youngren OM, and El Halawani ME (1993).

Hypothalamic and posterior pituitary content of vasoactive intestinal peptide and

gonadotropin-releasing hormones I and II in the turkey hen. Biol Reprod 49:622-626.

ABSTRACTS

 Dooley R and Pitts G (2015). Creating an immortalized avian GnRH secreting cell line, Tenth Annual Research and Creativity Forum, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

Towery EA, Cleland KC, and Pitts GR (2014). The effect of triclosan on GnRH production in GT1-7 cells. 124^th Tennessee Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Walters State  Community College, Morristown, TN

Cleland KC and Pitts GR (2014). Effects of depolarized hyperpolarization-activated cation channels on the secretions of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, Ninth Annual Research and Creativity Forum, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

Cleland KC and Pitts GR (2014). Effects of depolarized hyperpolarization-activated cation channels on the secretions of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, National College of Undergraduate Research, Lexington, KY.

Koppula DR and Pitts GR (2013). Effect of connexin 43 blockade on GT1-7 cell synchronization. 123^rd Tennessee Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Motlow State Community College, Lynchburg, TN

Towery E, and Pitts GR (2012).  GT1-7 ultradian GnRH mRNA rhymicity. Seventh Annual Research and Creativity Forum, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

Pak D, Smith B, Schoepke H, and Pitts GR (2011). Immortalization of avian GnRH cells. Sixth Annual Research and Creativity Forum, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

Walker MJ and Pitts GR (2010). Relative connexin-26 mRNA levels in GT1-7 cells following passaging. 120^th Tennessee Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN

Smith BG, Osborn A, and Pitts GR (2010). Immortalization of avian GnRH cells. Fifth Annual APSU Research Forum, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

Farsian M, and Pitts GR (2008).  Optimization of an enzyme immunoassay for the detection of  gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). 118^th Tennessee Academy of Science Annual Meeting, Sheraton Music City Hotel, Nashville, TN.

Farsian M, and Pitts GR (2008).  Further optimization of an assay for murine gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). Third Annual College of Science and Mathematics Research Forum, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

Reyes JO, and Pitts GR (2008).  Detection of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from frogs. Third Annual College of Science and Mathematics Research Forum, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

Boules C, Farsian M, and Pitts GR (2007).  GnRH enzyme immunoassay optimization. Second Annual College of Science and Mathematics Research Forum, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

Parikh I, Tragle L, Cobb P, and Pitts GR (2007).  Immortalization of avian GnRH-I hypothalamic cells. Second Annual College of Science and Mathematics Research Forum, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

Covington KR, Mahaffey KL, Pitts GR (2006). Continuous connexin 26 mRNA expression in GT1-7 cells. West Tennessee Regional Collegiate Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science, page 7.

Lachance P, LeBlanc DV, Roberson H, Pitts GR (2006). Rapid collection of gonadotropin-releasing hormone neurons. West Tennessee Regional Collegiate Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science, page 8.

Covington KR, and Pitts GR (2006).  Time course of connexin 26 mRNA expression in GT1-7 cells. First Annual College of Science and Mathematics Research Forum, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

Covington KR, Hester M, and Pitts GR (2006).  Gonadotropin-releasing hormone secretion from immortalized hypothalamic neurons. First Annual College of Science and Mathematics Research Forum, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN.

Pitts GR, McMahon DG (2003).  Circadian activity of large-conductance, calcium-activated potassium channels in period1 neurons of the suprachiasmatic nucles.  Soc Neurosci Abstr Program Number 284.27.

Pitts GR, Kuhlman SJ, McMahon DG (2002).  Large-conductance, calcium-activated potassium channels mediate per1 cell excitability in the suprachiasmatic nucleus.  Society for Biological Research Abstr.

Pitts GR, Nunemaker CS, and Moenter SM (2001).  Transcription does not drive episodic GnRH

secretion. Soc Neurosci Abstr 26:5.

Kulick R, Whiting S, Pitts GR, You S, El Halawani M (1999).  Vasoactive intestinal peptide but

not peptide histidine isoleucine as a physiological regulator of prolactin secretion in the domestic turkey. Poultry Sci 78 (Suppl 1):65.

Youngren O, Pitts G, and El Halawani M (1999).  Partial characterization of an opiate pathway modulating prolactin secretion in the turkey. Poultry Sci 78 (Suppl 1):65.

Pitts GR and El Halawani ME (1998).  The use of microdialysis to determine the effects of serotonin, stress, and light on monoamines in the turkey hypothalamus. Poultry Sci 77 (Suppl 1):59.

El Halawani ME, Whiting SE, Silsby JL, and Pitts GR (1996). Active immunization against

vasoactive intestinal peptide in first and second cycle turkey hens. Poultry Sci 75

(Suppl 1): 93.

El Halawani ME, Pitts GR, Sun S, Silsby JL, and Sivanandan V (1995). Active immunization

against vasoactive intestinal peptide prevents photoperiodically stimulated prolactin

secretion in turkeys. Poultry Sci 74 (Suppl 1): 157.

Pitts GR, You S, Foster DN, and El Halawani ME (1995). Prolactin receptor mRNA

quantification in the domestic turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Poultry Sci 74

(Suppl 1): 114.

Youngren OM, El Halawani ME, Pitts GR, and Phillips RE (1995). The paradoxical effects of

dopamine on prolactin secretion in the turkey. Poultry Sci 74 (Suppl 1): 157.

Chaiseha Y, Youngren OM, Pitts GR, Rozenboim I, Silsby JL, and El Halawani ME (1994).

Enhanced vasoactive intestinal peptide secretion by turkey hypothalamic explants.

Poultry Sci 73 (Suppl 1): 55.

Pitts GR, Youngren OM, Phillips RE, and El Halawani ME (1994). Photoperiod modulates

serotonin-stimulated prolactin secretion in turkeys. Poultry Sci 73 (Suppl 1): 54.

El Halawani ME, Youngren OM, Pitts GR, Rozenboim I, and Phillips RE (1994). Vasoactive

intestinal peptide (VIP) mediates serotonergic stimulation of prolactin (PRL) secretion in

the turkey. Poultry Sci 73 (Suppl 1): 56.

Pitts GR, Youngren OM, Silsby JL, Rozenboim I, Phillips RE, Foster DN, and El Halawani ME

(1993). Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide infusion into the turkey brain does not induce

incubation behavior. Poultry Sci 72 (Suppl 1): 59.

Rozenboim I, Ghaly K, Pitts GR, Youngren OM, and El Halawani ME (1993). Maternal

immunization of turkey poults against vasoactive intestinal peptide, as a model for

passive immunization. Poultry Sci 72 (Suppl 1): 94.

Pitts GR, Youngren OM, Silsby JL, Foster LK, Foster DN, Rozenboim I, Phillips RE, and El

Halawani ME (1992). The effect of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide perfused into the

median eminence on plasma prolactin, pituitary prolactin content, and prolactin mRNA in

laying turkeys. Poultry Sci 71 (Suppl 1): 21.

BOOKS

Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual with Additional Material: Fourth Custom Edition for Austin Peay State University, Marieb, Elaine M., Smith, Lori A., Pitts, Gilbert R., Joseph R. Schiller, Thompson, James F., and Thompson, Amy L. Volume 1. Taken From Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Thirteenth Edition by Marieb, Elaine M. and Smith, Lori A. 2020, Published by Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA.

Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual with Additional Material: Fourth Custom Edition for Austin Peay State University, Marieb, Elaine M., Smith, Lori A., Pitts, Gilbert R., Joseph R. Schiller, Thompson, James F., and Thompson, Amy L. Volume 2. Taken From Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual, Thirteenth Edition by Marieb, Elaine M. and Smith, Lori A. 2020, Published by Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA.

Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual with Additional Material: Third Custom Edition for Austin Peay State University, Marieb, Elaine M., Mitchell, Susan J., Pitts, Gilbert R., Joseph R. Schiller, Thompson, James F., and Thompson, Amy L. Volume 1. Taken From Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual: Cat Version, Tenth Edition Update by Marieb, Elaine M. and Mitchell, Susan J. 2014, Published by Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA.

Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual with Additional Material: Third Custom Edition for Austin Peay State University, Marieb, Elaine M., Mitchell, Susan J., Pitts, Gilbert R., Joseph R. Schiller, Thompson, James F., and Thompson, Amy L. Volume 2. Taken From Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual: Cat Version, Tenth Edition Update by Marieb, Elaine M. and Mitchell, Susan J. 2014, Published by Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA.

Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual with Additional Material: Second Custom Edition for Austin Peay State University, Marieb, Elaine M., Mitchell, Susan J., Pitts, Gilbert R., Joseph R. Schiller, Thompson, James F., and Thompson, Amy L. Volume 1. Taken From Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual: Cat Version, Tenth Edition Update by Marieb, Elaine M. and Mitchell, Susan J. 2013, Published by Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA.

Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual with Additional Material: Second Custom Edition for Austin Peay State University, Marieb, Elaine M., Mitchell, Susan J., Pitts, Gilbert R., Joseph R. Schiller, Thompson, James F., and Thompson, Amy L. Volume 2. Taken From Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual: Cat Version, Tenth Edition Update by Marieb, Elaine M. and Mitchell, Susan J. 2013, Published by Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA.

Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual with Additional Material: Custom Edition for Austin Peay State University, Marieb, Elaine M., Mitchell, Susan J., Pitts, Gilbert R., Joseph R. Schiller, and Thompson, James F. Volume 1. Taken From Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual: Cat Version, Tenth Edition Update by Marieb, Elainie M. and Mitchell, Susan J. 2012, Published by Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA.

Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual with Additional Material: Custom Edition for Austin Peay State University, Marieb, Elaine M., Mitchell, Susan J., Pitts, Gilbert R., Joseph R. Schiller, and Thompson, James F. Volume 2. Taken From Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Manual: Cat Version, Tenth Edition Update by Marieb, Elaine M. and Mitchell, Susan J. 2012, Published by Benjamin Cummings, San Francisco, CA.

INVITED BOOK REVIEW

Pitts GR (1997). Endocrinology with a backbone. Trends in Endocrinol and Metab.

8(6):252-253.