Faculty Directory

Gridley, D.S. Proton versus photon radiation effects on immune and other normal tissues. Invited oral presentation during Symposium on "Radiation Treatment Factors: Effects on Immune and Normal Tissue Responses." Presented at 56th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS). Symposium S1103, Abstract Book p. 23. Maui, HI. September 25-29, 2010. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Mao, X.W., Mekonnen, T., Lindsey, N., and Gridley, D.S. Effects of low-dose proton radiation on retina. Presented at the 5th International Workshop on Space Radiation Research (IWSRR) held in conjunction with Heavy Ions in Therapy and Space Symposium 2009. Cologne, Germany. July 6-10, 2009. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Wroe, A.J., Rightnar, S., Ghebremedhin, A., Schulte, R., Lesyna, D., Patyal, B., Slater, J.D., Gridley, D.S., and Slater, J.M. Dosimetry for radiobiological evaluation of the active beam scanning system at Loma Linda University Medical Center. Presented at Australian Association of Practice Managers (AAPM)/2009 National Conference. Melbourne, Australia. October 20-23, 2009. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Dicello, J.F., Coutrakon, G.B., Gersey, B.B., Gridley, D.S., Lesyna, D., Murphy, M.K., Pisacane, V.L Robertson, J.B., Schulte, R.W.., Slater, J.M., Slater, J.D., and Wroe, A.J. Microdosimetric comparison of scanned and conventional proton beams used in radiation therapy. Presented at MICROS 2009 – 15th International Symposium on Microdosimetry. Verona, Italy. Oct. 25-30, 2009. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 5/2010 )

Research Presentations -- National

Baqai, F.P., Gridley, D.S., Bayeta, E., Andres, M., Makinde, A., Luo-Owen, X., Rightnar, S., and Pecaut, M.J. Effects of whole-body proton radiation on immune response to E. coli. Presented at 55th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS). Savannah, GA. Abstract Book, PS2.12, p. 74. October 4-7, 2009. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Tian, J., Pecaut, M.J., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Extracellular matrix regulators in lung tissue after exposure to low-dose photons and simulated solar particle event protons. Presented at 55th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS). Savannah, GA. Abstract Book, PS1.26, p. 62. October 4-7, 2009. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Zhang, Y., Rohde, L.H., Gridley, D.S., Mehta, S.K., Pierson, D.L., Wu, H. Altered gene expression and cytogenetic repair efficiency in cells with suppressed expression of XPA after proton exposure. Presented at 55th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS). Savannah, GA. Abstract Book, PS3.52, p. 101. October 4-7, 2009. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Pecaut, M.J., Baqai, F.P., Bayeta, E.J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Potential impact of radiation, gravity, and psychological stress components of the spaceflight environment on the immune system. Presented at 55th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS). Savannah, GA. Abstract Book, S1603, p. 29. October 4-7, 2009. (Oral presentation by MJ Pecaut) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Gridley, D.S., Luo-Owen, X., Rizvi, A., Makinde, A.Y., Tian, J., and Pecaut, M.J. Long-term effects of low-dose photons on Treg and other CD4+ lymphocyte responses to high-dose photons and protons. Presented at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Low Dose Radiation Research Investigators'''' Workshop IX, Washington, DC. Abstract Book pp. 69-70. April 12-14, 2010. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Mao, X.W., Mekonnen, T., and Gridley, D.S. Gene expression analysis of apoptosis and oxidative stress in mouse brain after low-dose and acute radiation exposure. Presented at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Low Dose Radiation Research Investigators'''' Workshop IX, Washington, DC Abstract Book pp. 67-68. April 12-14, 2010. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Tian, J., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Stem cell marker expression in mouse lung after exposure to acute photons and protons with and without pre-exposure to low-dose photons. Presented at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Low Dose Radiation Research Investigators'''' Workshop IX, Washington, DC. Abstract Book pp. 71-72. April 12-14, 2010. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Raghavan, R., Herrmann, C., Green, L.M., Perez, M., Bianski, B., Tamako Jones, T., Gridley, D.S., Slater, J.M., Pecaut, M.J., Stodiek, L., Ferguson, V., Agrawal1, R., Subramaniam, S., and Sandberg, L. A systematic approach to mass spectrometry-based proteomic analysis of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) murine and human tissues. Presented at the U.S. Human Proteome Organization (HUPO) 6th Annual Conference, “Proteomics from Bench to Clinic.” Denver, CO. March 7-10, 2010. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Gridley, D.S. Responses of human lung epithelial and V79 cells after proton irradiation within Bragg curve. Presented during Mini-symposium MS5 – Responses of Cells to DNA Damage. 55th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS). Savannah, GA. Abstract Book, MS508, p. 42. October 4-7, 2009. (Oral Presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

King, G.L., Maks, C.J., Gridley, D.S., Kennedy, A.R., and Miller. A. Space radiation and emesis studies in the ferret model – preliminary results. Presented at 21st NASA Space Radiation Investigators’ Workshop. Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY. Abstract Book p. 47. May 16-19, 2010. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Gridley, D.S., Luo-Owen, X., Rizvi, A., Makinde, A.Y., Pecaut, M.J., Mao, X.W., and Slater, J.M. Low-dose photon and simulated solar particle event proton effects on Foxp3+ Treg cells and other leukocytes. Presented at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Low Dose Radiation Research Investigators'''' Workshop IX, Washington, DC. Abstract Book pp. 63-64. April 12-14, 2010. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Rizvi, A., Pecaut, M.J., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Low-dose photons modify CD4+ T cell signaling response to simulated solar particle event protons. Presented at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Low Dose Radiation Research Investigators'''' Workshop IX, Washington, DC. Abstract Book pp. 65-66. April 12-14, 2010. (Poster presentation) ( 6/2009 - 6/2010 )

Gridley, D.S., Green, L.M., Bianski, B., Stodieck, L.S., Ferguson, V.L., Slater, J.M., and Pecaut, M.J. STS-118 spaceflight effects on expression of liver genes associated with metabolism and tissue remodeling. Presented at 21st NASA Space Radiation Investigators’ Workshop. Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY. Abstract Book p. 78. May 16-19, 2010. (Poster presentation) ( 6/2009 - 6/2010 )

Chapes, S.K., Ortega, M.T., Pecaut, M.J., Gridley, D.S., Ferguson, V., and Stodieck, L.S. Effects of space flight on mouse granulocytic bone marrow cell populations. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gravitational and Space Biology, Raleigh, GA. Gravitational and Space Biology. 23(1), p. 31. November 5-9, 2009. (Poster presentation) ( 6/2009 - 6/2010 )

Tian, J., Pecaut, M.J., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Spaceflight modulates expression of extracellular matrix, adhesion and pro-fibrotic molecules in mouse lung. Presented at 55th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS). Savannah, GA. Abstract Book, PS2.28, p. 78-79. October 4-7, 2009. (Poster presentation) ( 6/2009 - 6/2010 )

Baqai, F.P., Gridley, D.S., Bayeta, E., Andres, M., Makinde, A., Luo-Owen, X., Rightnar, S., and Pecaut, M.J. Effects of whole-body proton radiation on immune response to E. coli. Presented at 55th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS). Savannah, GA. Abstract Book, MS707, pp. 46-47. October 4-7, 2009. (Oral presentation by F.P. Baqai) ( 6/2009 - 6/2010 )

Luo-Owen, X., Andres, M.L., Harding, G.P., Moyers, M.F., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Responses of human lung epithelial and V79 cells after proton irradiation within Bragg curve. 55th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS). Savannah, GA. Abstract Book, MS508, p. 42. October 4-7, 2009. (Poster presentation) ( 6/2009 - 6/2010 )

Luo-Owen, X., Andres, M.L., Harding, G.P., Moyers, M.F., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Responses of human lung epithelial and V79 cells after proton irradiation within Bragg curve. 55th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS). Savannah, GA. Abstract Book, MS508, p. 95. October 4-7, 2009. (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 5/2010 )

Makinde, A.Y., Crapo, J.D., and Gridley, D.S. Evaluation of prostate cancer cell viability and apoptotic death after treatment with radiation and MnTE-2-PyP, an SOD mimetic. Presented at 55th Annual Meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS). Savannah, GA. Abstract Book, PS7.15, p. 152. October 4-7, 2009. (A.Y. Makinde, recipient of Scholar-in-Training Travel Award) (Poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 5/2010 )

Gridley D.S. Oral presentation during Radio-oxidative Stress and Inflammation Break-out Session. Topic: Low dose proton radiation-induced gene expression patterns in CD4+ T helper cells. Session Coordinator: Douglas Spitz, PhD. Presented at Department of Energy (DOE) Low Dose Radiation Research Investigators’ Workshop VII. Washington, DC, January 21-23, 2008. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )

Gridley DS. "Earned 12 continuation education (CE) units to maintain active status as MT(ASCP)." American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). online ( 7/2006 - 6/2007 )

Gridley DS. "Completed requirements for human subjects research (LLUMC)." IRB. Loma Linda, CA ( 7/2006 - 6/2007 )

Hall, S.L., William Lau, K-H.W., Chen, S-T., Sheng, M.H-C., Apurva, K., Srivastava, A.K., Klamut, H.J., Wergedal, J.E., Gridley, D.S., Mohan, S., and Baylink, D.J. "Sca-1+ cell-based gene therapy with a modified fibroblast growth factor 2 (FGF2) increased endosteal/trabecular bone formation in mice." 9th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Gene Therapy. Baltimore, MD ( 5/2006 - 6/2006 )

Gridley DS. "Earned 12 continuation education (CE) units to maintain active status as MT(ASCP)." American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) - national and state of California. online ( 7/2005 - 6/2006 )

Gridley DS. "Completed continuing requirements for human subjects research (LLUMC)." IRB. Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2006 )

Research Presentations -- Local/Campus

Gridley, D.S. Proton versus photon radiation effects on immune and other normal tissues. Oral presentation during Department of Radiation Medicine Seminar Series, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA. April 6, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Gridley, D.S. Biologic effects modulated by scanning techniques using proton beam. Oral presentation during Onsite Peer Review by Department of Defense/Telemedicine & Advanced Technology Research Center (DoD/TATRC) personnel, Loma Linda, CA. October 11-12, 2010. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Gridley, D.S., Pecaut, M.J., Bayeta, E.J.M., Tian, J., Wroe, A.J., Rightnar, S., Kennedy, A.R., and Slater, J.M. Comparison of liver response after proton versus electron irradiation in a mouse model. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 3-7, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Gridley, D.S., and Pecaut, M.J. Response of lymphocyte populations in different strain mice irradiated with iron ions. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 3-7, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Gridley, D.S., Green, L.M., Bianski, B., Stodieck, L.S., Ferguson, V.L., Slater, J.M., and Pecaut, M.J. STS-118 spaceflight effects on expression of liver genes associated with metabolism and tissue remodeling. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 3-7, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Gridley, D.S., Luo-Owen, X., Rizvi, A., Makinde, A.Y., Pecaut, M.J., Mao, X.W., and Slater, J.M. Low-dose photon and simulated solar particle event proton effects on Foxp3+ Treg cells and other leukocytes. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 3-7, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Gridley, D.S., Luo-Owen, X., Rizvi, A., Makinde, A.Y., Tian, J., and Pecaut, M.J. Long-term effects of low-dose photons on Treg and other CD4+ lymphocyte responses to high-dose photons and protons. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 3-7, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Rizvi, A., Luo-Owen, X., and Gridley, D.S. Cytokine profiles induced by exposure to low-dose radiation and simulated solar particle event protons. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 3-7, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Rizvi, A., Pecaut, M.J., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Low-dose photons modify CD4+ T cell signaling response to simulated solar particle event protons. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 3-7, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Mao, X.W., Mekonnen, T., and Gridley, D.S. Gene expression analysis of apoptosis and oxidative stress in mouse brain after low-dose and acute radiation exposure. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 3-7, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Mao, X.W., Mekonnen, T., Kennedy, A.R., and Gridley, D.S. Gene expression analysis of oxidative stress-initiated extracellular matrix remodeling in low-dose/low-dose-rate photon irradiated skin. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 3-7, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Tian, J., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Stem cell marker expression in mouse lung after exposure to acute photons and protons with and without pre-exposure to low-dose photons. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 3-7, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Tian, J., Tian, S., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Comparison of acute photon and proton effects on lung profibrosis and tissue remodeling-related genes and protein expressions with low-dose photon pre-irradiation. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 3-7, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Luo-Owen, X., Freeman, T.L., Perez, C., Crapo, J.D., Pecaut, M.J., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. The impact of a metalloporphyrin antioxidant on radiation response in two tumorigenically distinct lung cell types. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 3-7, 2011. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Gridley, D.S.Pecaut, M.J., Rizvi, A., Coutrakon, G.B., Luo-Owen, X., Makinde, A.Y., and Slater, J.M. Low-dose, low-dose-rate proton radiation modulates CD4+ T cell gene expression. Presented at Thirteenth Annual Basic Sciences Research Symposium. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA Poster #FAC02. Abstract Book p. 12. Sept. 9, 2010. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Gridley, D.S.,Rizvi, A., Luo-Owen, X., Makinde, A.Y. ,and Pecaut, M.J.. Low-dose, low-dose-rate photon radiation modifies leukocyte distribution and gene expression in CD4+ T cells. Presented at Thirteenth Annual Basic Sciences Research Symposium. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA Poster #FAC03. Abstract Book p. 12. Sept. 9, 2010. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Tian. J., Pecaut, M.J., Coutrakon, G.B., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Response of extracellular matrix regulators in mouse lung after exposure to photons, protons and simulated solar particle event protons. Presented at Thirteenth Annual Basic Sciences Research Symposium. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA Poster #FAC07. Abstract Book p. 14. Sept. 9, 2010. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Tzan, K., Ortloff, L., Ritter, L., Bayeta, E., Gridley, D.S., Pecaut, M.J., and Luo-Owen, X. Effect of a metalloporphyrin antioxidant on radiation response in carcinoma and macrophage cells. Presented at the 10th Annual Health Disparities Research Symposium. Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. Aug. 4, 2010. ( 7/2010 - 6/2011 )

Tian, J., Pecaut, M.J., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Spaceflight modulates expression of extracellular matrix, adhesion and profibrotic molecules in mouse lung. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 5-8, 2010. (Local poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Freeman, T.L., Ritter, L., and Gridley, D.S. Cytogenetics in lung cells after irradiation with accelerated protons. Presented at Twelfth Annual Research Symposium, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. Poster #S4. Abstract Book p. 9, September 10, 2009. (Local poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Ajao, D., Sun, S.-W., Gridley, D.S., and Obenaus, A. Low-dose radiation preconditioning in mice reverses changes in hippocampal water mobility induced by acute radiation doses. Presented at Twelfth Annual Research Symposium, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. Poster #S1. Abstract Book p. 8. September 10, 2009. (Local poster presentation) ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Luo-Owen, X., Andres, M., Harding, G., Moyers, M., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. Responses of human lung epithelial and V79 cells after proton irradiation within Bragg curve. Presented at 78th Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. March 5-8, 2010. (Local poster presentation) ( 6/2009 - 6/2010 )

Gridley DS, Rizvi A, Luo-Owen X, Makinde AY, Andres ML, Coutrakon GB, Koss P, Slater JM, Pecaut MJ. Low dose proton radiation-induced gene expression patterns in CD4+ T helper cells. Presented at Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. Feb. 29 - March 4, 2008. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )

Gridley DS, Rizvi A, Makinde AY, Luo X, Tian J, Andres M, Coutrakon GB, Pecaut MJ. Low-dose rate photons and simulated solar particle event protons: gene expression in liver. Presented at Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. Feb. 29 - March 4, 2008. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )

Tian J, Gridley DS. Expression of extracellular matrix regulators in lung tissue of mice exposed to different types of radiations. Presented at Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA. Feb. 29 - March 4, 2008. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )

Gridley DS, Rizvi A. Makinde AY, Luo X, Tian J, Andres M, Coutrakon GB, Pecut MJ. Low-dose Rate photons and simulated solar particle event protons: Gene expression in liver. Presented at Tenth Annual Research Symposium, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. Abstract Book p. 10. September 10, 2007. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )

Rizvi A, Coutrakon GB, Luo X, Makinde AY, Tian J, Slater JM, Pecaut MJ, Gridley DS. Protracted low dose photons and simulated solar flare proton effects on gene expression after whole-body irradiation. Presented at Tenth Annual Research Symposium, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA. Abstract Book p. 9. September 10, 2007. ( 6/2007 - 6/2008 )

Poster Presentation

Baqai FP, Gridley DS, Bayeta E, Andres M, Luo-Owen X, Jones TA, Bianski B, Rizvi A, Stodieck L, Ferguson V, Green L, Nelson G, Pecaut MJ. Effects of spaceflight stress on anti-inflammatory response. Presented at 15th Annual Meeting of the Psychoneuroimmunology Society (PNIRS), Madison, WI. May 28-31, 2008. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )

Luo-Owen X, Rizvi A, Makinde AY, Coutrakon GB, Koss P, Pecaut MJ, Slater JM, Gridley DS. Effects of simulated solar particle event protons and low dose photons on Foxp3+ T regulatory cells. Presented at 99th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), San Diego, CA. Program Book p. 391. April 12-16, 2008. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )

Gridley DS, Rizvi A, Luo-Owen X, Makinde AY, Andres ML, Coutrakon GB, Koss P, Slater JM, Pecaut MJ. Low dose proton radiation-induced gene expression patterns in CD4+ T helper cells. Presented at DOE Low Dose Radiation Research Investigators’ Workshop VII. Washington, DC. Abstract Book page 83. January 21-23, 2008. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )

Zhang Y, Clement J, Gridley DS, Rodhe L, Wu H. Comparison of protein expression profile changes in human fibroblasts induced by low doses of gamma rays and energetic protons. Presented at DOE Low Dose Radiation Research Investigators’ Workshop VII. Washington, DC. Abstract Book page 163. January 21-23, 2008. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )

Bandstra ER, Pecaut MJ, Anderson ER, Willey JS, De Carlo F, Stock SR, Gridley DS, Nelson GA, Bateman TA. Bone loss following proton irradiation. Presented at 23nd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology (ASGSB), NASA Research Park, Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA. October 25-28, 2007. Gravitational and Space Biology 21(1):16, 2007. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )

Hada M, Lacy S, Gridley DS, Rusek A, Cucinotta FA, Wu H. Distribution of micronuclei in human fibroblasts across the Bragg curve of light and heavy ions. Presented at 13th International Congress of Radiation Research (ICRR) held in conjunction with the meeting of the Radiation Research Society (RRS). San Francisco, CA. Abstract Book p. 166, July 7-12, 2007. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )

Gridley DS, Rizvi A, Makinde AY, Luo X, Tian J, Andres M, Coutrakon GB, Pecaut MJ. Low-dose rate photons and simulated solar particle event protons: gene expression in liver. Presented at 13th International Congress of Radiation Research (ICRR) hosted by the Radiation Research Society (RRS). San Francisco, CA. Abstract Book p. 244, July 7-12, 2007. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )

Makinde AY, Rizvi A, Luo-Owen X, Crapo JD, Pearlstein RD, Slater JM, Gridley DS. Altered cytokine expression after treatment with MnTE-2-PyP and radiation in a prostate cancer model. Presented at 99th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), San Diego, CA. Program Book p. 162. April 12-16, 2008. ( 6/2007 - 6/2008 )

Makinde, A.Y., Asma Rizvi, A., Luo, X., Andres, M., Archambeau, J.O., Pearlstein, R.D., Slater, J.M., Crapo, J.D., and Gridley, D.S. "Metalloporphyrin antioxidant effect on prostate cancer response to radiation." Presented at the Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC). Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2007 )

Tian, J. and Gridley, D.S. "Expression of transforming growth factor-beta1 in lung tissue of mice exposed to different types of radiations." Presented at the Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC). Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2007 )

Lin, Q., Schulte, R.W., Luo, X., Andres, M.L., Sila, C.R., Williams, J.R., Slater, J.M., and Gridley D.S. "Time-sensitive enhancement of human glioma cell killing after treatment with low-dose adriamycin followed by Co-60 radiation." Presented at the Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC). Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2007 )

Luo. X., Makinde, A.Y., Rizvi, A., Crapo, J.D., Slater, J.M., Pearlstein, R.D., Pecaut, M.J. and Gridley D.S. "Enhanced DNA response following whole-body irradiation plus treatment with an antioxidant mimetic." Presented at the Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC). Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2007 )

Rizvi, A., Coutrakon, G.B., Luo, X., Makinde, A.Y., Tian, J., Slater, J.M., Pecaut, M.J., Gridley, D.S. "Protracted low dose photons and simulated solar flare proton effects on gene expression after whole-body irradiation." Presented at the Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC). Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2007 )

Rizvi, A., Coutrakon, G.B., Slater, J.M., Pecaut, M.J., and Gridley, D.S. " Protracted low dose photon and simulated solar flare proton effects on cytokine-chemokine expression after whole-body irradiation." Presented at the Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC). Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2007 )

Gridley, D.S., Pecaut, M.J., Coutrakon, G.B., Rizvi, A., Luo, X., Rightnar, S., Koss, P., Benton, E., and Slater, J.M. "Immune modification after a simulated solar particles event with and without low dose photon exposure." Presented at the Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC). Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2007 )

Gridley, D.S., Rizvi, A., Luo, X., Makinde, A.Y., Tian, J., Andres, M.L., Slater, J.M., and Pecaut M.J. "Low dose photon radiation-induced changes in T helper lymphocytes." Presented at the Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC). Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2007 )

Gridley, D.S., Rizvi, A., Coutrakon, G.B., Andres, M.L., Lin, Q., Slater, J.M., and Pecaut, M.J. "Variable gene expression after acute whole-body irradiation with photons, protons, and simulated solar flare protons." Presented at the Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC). Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2007 )

Baqai, F., Gridley, D.S., Bayeta, E., Andres, M.L., Makinde, A., Rizvi, A., Luo, X. and Pecaut, M.J. "Effects of whole-body irradiation on macrophage function." Presented at the Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC). Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2007 )

Makinde, A.Y., Rizvi, A., Luo, X., Andres, M., Archambeau, J.O., Pearlstein, R.D., Slater, J.M., Crapo, J.D., and Gridley, D.S. "Metalloporphyrin antioxidant effect on prostate cancer response to radiation." Presented at the Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC). Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2007 )

Luo, X., Makinde, A.Y., Rizvi, A., Crapo, J.D., Slater, J.M., Pearlstein, R.D., Pecaut, M.J., and Gridley, D.S. "Enhanced DNA response following whole-body irradiation plus treatment with an antioxidant mimetic." Presented at Ninth Annual Research Symposium. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA ( 9/2006 )

Gridley, D.S., Rizvi, A., Xian Luo, X., Adeola Y. Makinde, A.Y., Steve Rightnar, S., Tian, J., Andres, M.L., James M. Slater, J.M., Pecaut, M.J. "Low dose photon radiation-induced changes in T helper lymphocytes." Presented at Ninth Annual Research Symposium. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA ( 9/2006 )

Rizvi, A., Coutrakon1, G., Slater, J.M., Pecaut, M.J., and Gridley, D.S. "Protracted low dose photon and simulated solar flare proton effects on cytokine/chemokine expression after whole-body irradiation." Presented at Ninth Annual Research Symposium. Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA ( 9/2006 )

Coutrakon, G., Benton, E.R., Gridley, D.S., Hickey, T., Hubbard, J., Koss, P., Moyers, M.F., Pecaut, M.J., Rightnar, S., Shahnazi, K., and Slater, J.M. "A magnetic scanning beam delivery system for simulation of a 36-hour solar flare at LLUMC." Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group (PTCOG). Zurich, Switzerland ( 6/2006 )

Komorowska-Timek, E., Oberg, K.C., Timek, T.A., Gridley, D.S., and Miles, D. "The effect of radiation on Alloderm peri-prosthetic envelopes in the rat implant model." 51st Annual Meeting of the Plastic Surgery Research Council. Dana Point, CA ( 5/2006 )

Luo X., Kim, D.W., Crapo, J.D., Pearlstein, R. Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. "Differential modification of tumor and normal cell response to radiation by a metalloporphyrin antioxidant." Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda Univ. School of Medicine. Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2006 )

Gridley, D.S., Bateman, T., Hamilton, S.A., Obenaus, A., and Pecaut, M.J. "Long-term effects of whole-body, high-LET radiation on blood chemistry." Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda Univ. School of Medicine. Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2006 )

Gridley, D.S., Green, L.M., Slater, J.M., and Pecaut, M.J. "Mechanisms of low dose radiation-induced T helper cell function." Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda Univ. School of Medicine. Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2006 )

Rizvi, A., Makinde, A.Y., Pecaut, M.J., and Gridley, D.S. "Protracted total-body irradiation modulates leukocyte response to acute radiation exposure." Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda Univ. School of Medicine. Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2006 )

Makinde, A.Y., Rizvi, A., Luo, X., Andres, M.L., Archambeau, J.O., Pearlstein, R.D., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. "Effects of MnTDE-1-ImP on prostate tumor response to radiation." Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda Univ. School of Medicine. Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2006 )

Luo, X., Andres, M.L., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S. "Combined effects of radiation and endostatin gene therapy on leukocyte, erythrocyte, and thrombocyte populations in a lung carcinoma model." Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda Univ. School of Medicine. Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2006 )

Coutrakon, G., Benton, E., Gridley, D.S., Hickey, T., Hubbard, J., Koss, P., Moyers, M.F., Pecaut, M.J., Rightnar, S., Shahnazi, K., and Slater, J.M. "Solar flare simulation using the proton medical accelerator." Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda Univ. School of Medicine. Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2006 )

Carter, J.L., Molinaro, C.A., Damjanovic, A.K., Vyas, S., Gridley, D.S., ThyagaRajan, S., and Bellinger, D.L. "Sympathetic modulation of mammalian cancer in vitro." Annual Postgraduate Conference (APC), Loma Linda Univ. School of Medicine. Loma Linda, CA ( 3/2006 )

Hamilton, S.A., Gridley, D.S., Pecaut, M.J., Harris, L.G., Howard, H.S., and Bateman, T.A.. "Low dose ionizing radiation induces murine bone loss.." Low dose ionizing radiation induces murine bone loss.. Cleveland, OH ( 6/2005 )

Damjanovic, A.K., Carter, J., Gridley, D.S., ThyagaRajan, S., Molinaro, C., and Bellinger, D.L.. "Sympathetic Modulation of Mammalian Prostate Cancer." 12th Ann. Meeting of the Psychoneuroimmunology Society (PNIRS).. Denver, CO ( 6/2005 )

Hamilton, S.A., Pecaut, M.J., Gridley, D.S., and Bateman, T.A.. "Effects of radiation on murine bone loss.." 15th International Academy of Aeronautics (IAA), Humans in Space Symposium. Hosted by Institute for Adaptive and Spaceflight Physiology. Graz, Austria ( 5/2005 )

Gridley, D.S., Bateman, T., Hamilton, S.A., Obenaus, A., and Pecaut, M.J.. " Long-term effects of whole-body, high-LET radiation on blood chemistry." 16th Ann. NASA Space Radiation Investigators? Workshop. Port Jefferson, NY ( 5/2005 )

Gridley, D.S., Green, L.M., Slater, J.M., and Pecaut, M.J.. "Mechanisms of low dose radiation-induced T helper cell function. ." Department of Energy (DOE) Low Dose Radiation Research Program Workshop V. Bethesda, MD ( 4/2005 )

Rizvi, A., Makinde, A.Y., Pecaut, M.J., and Gridley, D.S. . "Protracted total-body irradiation modulates leukocyte response to acute radiation exposure.." 96th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Anaheim, CA ( 4/2005 )

Luo, X., Andres, M.L., Slater, J.M., and Gridley, D.S.. "Combined effects of radiation and endostatin gene therapy on leukocyte, erythrocyte, and thrombocyte populations in a lung carcinoma model. ." Presented at the 96th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR). Anaheim, CA ( 4/2005 )

Gridley, D.S., Obenaus, A., and Pecaut, M.J.. "Chronic hematological and lymphoid effects after high-LET, high-energy iron ion irradiation.." Presented at the 20th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology (ASGSB). New York, NY ( 11/2004 )

Harris, L.G., Pecaut, M.J., Nelson, G.A., Gridley, D.S., and Bateman, T.A.. "The effects of radiation on the rat bone.." Presented at the 20th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology (ASGSB). New York, NY ( 11/2004 )

Presentations given to non-academic audiences

Research highlighted in: Radiation Protection: Ongoing Basic-science Research at Loma Linda University. William Preston, Ed.D., Editor. James M. Slater, M.D. Proton Treatment and Research Center Newsletter. 2(2):8-11. Spring 2009. ( 7/2009 - 6/2010 )

Laying Foundations for Treatment: An Interview with Daila Gridley, PhD. William Preston, EdD, Editor. James M. Slater, MD Proton Treatment and Research Center Newsletter. 1(3):1-4, Autumn 2008. ( 7/2008 - 6/2009 )

Research highlighted in: LLU Investigators Report Study of Possible Effect of Low-dose Photon Irradiation Against Large Explosions of Radiation from the Sun. William Preston, EdD, Editor. James M. Slater, MD Proton Treatment and Research Center Newsletter. 1(2):10-11, Summer 2008. ( 7/2008 - 6/2009 )

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Research highlighted in: LLU Investigators Participate in NASA Research. William Preston, EdD, Editor. James M. Slater, MD Proton Treatment and Research Center Newsletter. 1(1):7-9, Spring 2008. ( 7/2008 - 6/2009 )

Research highlighted in: LLU Scientists Participate in Multi-institutional Studies of Space Radiation. William Preston, EdD, Editor. James M. Slater, MD Proton Treatment and Research Center Newsletter. 2(1){5-7. Winter 2009. ( 7/2008 - 6/2009 )

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Research highlighted in: Radiation Medicine offers symposium on proton therapy. James M. Slater, MD, FACR, Editor-in-Chief; William Preston, EdD, Editor. Proton Treatment Center Newsletter. 16(1):5-13, Summer 2007. ( 7/2007 - 7/2008 )

Research highlighted in: Faculty from department of radiation medicine featured in conference proceedings. James M. Slater, MD, FACR, Editor-in-Chief; William Preston, EdD, Editor. Proton Treatment Center Newsletter. 16(2):5-7, Autumn, 2007. ( 7/2007 - 6/2008 )