About

Pamela Harvey, PhD


I am a neuroscientist and freelance medical writer with 20 years of experience in science communications. With a doctorate in neuroscience and postdoctoral training in molecular biology, I have conducted research and published in the fields of neuroscience, cardiology, and immunology. I am passionate about making science relatable and understandable to everyone.


Education

  • PhD, Neuroscience, Tufts University School of Medicine
  • BS, Physiology & Neurobiology, University of Connecticut
  • BA, Psychology, University of Connecticut


Relevant Certifications

  • Regulatory Affairs Certificate: Pharmaceuticals - Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society
  • The Art of Science Communication - American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Writing in the Sciences - Stanford University


Academic CV

Publications


SELECT PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES (of 20 total)


1.    McLeod, J.R., Harvey, P.A.*, Detweiler, C.S.* (2021) An oral fluorouracil prodrug, capecitabine, mitigates a gram-positive infection in mice. Micrbiol Spectr 2:e00275-21. PMID: 34190602 *co-corresponding authors

2.     Harvey, P.A., L.A. Leinwand (2015) Oestrogen enhances cardiotoxicity induced by Sunitinib by regulation of drug transport and metabolism. Cardiovasc Res, May 25;107(1):66-77. PMID: 26009690.

3.    Harvey, P.A., L.A. Leinwand (2015) Dietary phytoestrogens present in soy dramatically increase cardiotoxicity in male mice receiving a chemotherapeutic tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Mol Cell Endocrinol, Jan 5;399:330-5. PMID:25458703.

4.    Harvey, P.A., Wall, C.E., Langer, S.J., S.W. Luckey, L.A. Leinwand (2014) The Python Project: a unique model for extending research opportunities to undergraduate students. CBE Life Sci Educ. Winter;13(4):698-710. PMID:25452492.

5. Cosper, P.F., Harvey P.A., L.A. Leinwand (2012) Interferon-gamma causes cardiac myocyte atrophy via selective degradation of myosin heavy chain in a model of chronic myocarditis. Am J Path, Oct 8 [Epub ahead of print] PMID:23058369.

6.  Haines, C.D., Harvey, P.A., L.A. Leinwand (2012) Estrogens mediate cardiac hypertrophy in a stimulus-dependent manner. Endocrinology 153(9):4480-90. PMID:22759381.

7.  Haines, C.D.*, Harvey, P.A.*, Luczak, E.D., Barthel, K.K., Konhilas, J.P., Watson, P.A., Stauffer, B.L., L.A. Leinwand (2012) Estrogenic compounds are not always cardioprotective and can be lethal in males with genetic heart disease. Endocrinology 153(9):4470-9. PMID:22778230. *authors contributed equally.

8.  Harvey, PA., Rossomando, A.J., E. Frank (2010) Topographically specific regeneration of sensory axons in the spinal cord. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 107(25):11585-90. PMID:20534446.

9.  Harvey, P.A., Lee, D.H.S., Qian, F., Weinreb, P.H., E. Frank. (2009) Blockade of Nogo receptor ligands promotes functional regeneration of sensory axons after dorsal root crush. J Neurosci. 29(19):6285-6295. PMCID: PMC2883456.

10.  Wang, R., King, T., Ossipov, M.H., Rossomando, A.J., Vanderah, T.W., Harvey, P., Cariani, P., Frank, E., Sah, D.W., F. Porreca. (2008) Persistent restoration of sensory function by immediate or delayed systemic artemin after dorsal root injury. Nat Neurosci. (4):488-96 PMID: 18344995.   

11.  Tkatchenko, A.V., Walsh, P.A., Tkatchenko, T.V., Gustincich, S., E. Raviola. (2006) Form deprivation modulates retinal neurogenesis in primate experimental myopia. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 21;103(12):4681-4686. PMCID: PMC1400590.

12.  Gustincich, S., Contini, M., Gariboldi, M., Puopolo, M., Kadota, K., Bono, H., LeMieux, J., Walsh, P., Carninci, P., Hayashizaki, Y., Okazaki, Y., E. Raviola. (2004) Gene discovery in genetically labeled single dopaminergic neurons of the retina. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 101(14):5069-74. PMCID: PMC387375.

 

REVIEW ARTICLES

1.    Phelps, T., Snyder, E., Rodriguez, E., Child, H., Harvey, P.A. (2019) Cholesterol homeostasis, bile acid synthesis, and the influence of biological sex and sex hormones. Biol of Sex Diff, 10:52 PMID: 31775872. 

2.    Blenck, C.L., Harvey, P.A., and L.A. Leinwand (2016) The importance of biological sex and estrogen in rodent models of cardiovascular health and disease. Circ Res, 118:1294-1312. PMID:27081111.

3.    Harvey, P.A. and L.A. Leinwand. (2011) Cellular mechanisms of cardiomyopathy. JCB, 194(3):355-365 PMID: 2185071.

 

BOOK CHAPTERS

1.    Harvey, P.A. & L.A. Leinwand (2013) Cardiac Atrophy and Remodeling. In M.S. Willis (Ed.), Cellular and Molecular Pathobiology of Cardiovascular Disease. ISBN 978-0-1240-5206-2.

2.    Barthel, K.K.B.*, Harvey, P.A.*, L.A. Leinwand (2012) Diet and Exercise Are Potent Modulators of Cardiovascular Disease in Women. In E.E. Spangenburg (Ed.), Integrative Biology of Women's Health. ISBN 978-1-4614-8630-5 *authors contributed equally.

 

PORTFOLIOS & WHITE PAPERS

1.    Arehart, K., Harvey, P., Lewandowski, H., Link, C., Rich, K., Richardson, J., (2020) Suggested Approaches to Laboratory Courses during the Pandemic. Solicited white paper submitted to the University of Colorado Boulder College of Arts & Sciences. 

2.    Harvey, P.A. (2019) The Discovery Labs: Assessment of Public Presentation of Research Performed in Lower- division Laboratory Courses. University of Colorado Boulder Center for Teaching and Learning.

3.    Corwin, L*. Harvey, P.*, Suding, K., Ellingson, E., Bhattacharya, A., Birsoy, B., Casagrand, J., Fillman, C., Foley, T., Guild, N., Jahn, A., Lee, M., Power, J., Chasteen, S. (2017) Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences: Advancing CU Boulder’s Strategic Goals. White paper submitted to the CU Boulder Academic Futures Initiative. *authors contributed equally.


CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

1.     Woodard, A., Harvey, P. Methylglyoxal, an active compound derived from monofloral manuka honey, produces bactericidal effects in Salmonella Typhimurium. (poster) American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, April 2023.

2.     Roeder, P. Harvey, P. Identification of compounds in Melaleuca alternifolia with bacteriostatic activity in Salmonella Typhimurium. (poster) Experimental Biology 2022, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, April 2022.

3.     Hoyer, G., Kumar, R., Franks, K., Harvey P. Collaborative online concept mapping for complex gene expression studies in undergraduate research-based courses. (invited presentation) Experimental Biology 2021, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, April 2021.

4.     Hoyer, G., Roberts, K., Harvey, P. Increased diversity of post-graduate STEM training and careers requires intervention and support early in undergraduate education. (invited presentation) 62nd Annual Drosophila Research Conference, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit, Genetics Society of America, March 2021. *authors contributed equally, presented by G. Hoyer

5.     Bentosino, K., Chandonnet, N., Connors, J., Freeman, M., Kring, T., Madden, B., Montague, A., Timmins, J., Harvey P. Beyond the CURE: addressing the needs of undergraduates through an advanced independent research program that examines the effects of gene regulation in neurodegenerative diseases. (poster & presentation) The Allied Genetics Conference, Genetics Society of American, Washington, D.C., April 2020.

6.     Harvey, P. Assessment of course-based undergraduate research experiences: what do students learn? (invited facilitator) National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME), Center for Assessment Design, Research and Evaluation (CADRE), Boulder, CO, September 2019.

7.     Bhuttacharya, A., Longley, P., Harvey, P. www.CURE.colorado.edu: Discover Undergraduate Research-based Courses. (poster) Center for STEM Learning STEM Symposium, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, September 2018.

8.     Ciancanelli, B., Harvey, P., Corwin, L., Knight, J., Chasteen, S. TRESTLE Faculty Scholars Groups: Spreading Knowledge and Generating Community. (poster) Center for STEM Learning STEM Symposium, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, September 2017.

9.     Harvey, P., Detweiler, C., Su, TT. Transformation of Introductory-level Laboratories in Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology to Research-based Labs. (poster) Center for STEM Learning STEM Symposium, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, September 2017.

10.   Harvey, P., Su, T.T., Detweiler, C. Course-based research experiences (CUREs): the challenge of balancing science curriculum and experimental discovery. (poster) TRESTLE Annual Meeting and Course Transformation Institute, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, September 2017.

11.   Harvey, P. Course-based research experiences as a tool for gaining research opportunities. (invited presentation) Undergraduate Research Symposium, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, October 2016.

12.   Harvey, P. Use of concept maps to explain complex biological pathways. (invited presentation) Graduate Teacher Program Faculty Using Novel Approaches Series, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, September 2016.

13.   Harvey, P. Use of concept maps in advanced molecular biology research-based courses. (invited presentation) ASSETT 4th Annual Teaching with Technology Symposium, Boulder, CO, April 2016.

14.   Harvey, P. Undergraduates meet research: a new approach to science training. (invited presentation) Sigma Xi Research Society, Boulder, CO. December 2015.

15.   Blenck, C, Harvey, P. Leinwand, L. Sexual dimorphisms in cardiomyocytes exposed to a pathological stimulus. (poster). American Heart Association, Las Vegas, NV. July 2014.

16.   Pugach, EK, Harvey, P, Buvoli, M, Leinwand, L. Estrogen receptor expression and localization in cardiomyocytes. (poster) XXI World Congress of the International Society for Heart Research, San Diego, CA. July 2013.

17.   Harvey, P, & Leinwand, L. Mechanisms of sexually dimorphic cardiotoxicity induced by tyrosine kinase inhibitor chemotherapeutics. (abstract) Organization for the Study of Sex Differences, Weehawken, NJ. April, 2013.

18.   Harvey, P. Regeneration of sensory axons in a model of spinal cord injury. (invited presentation) University of Northern Colorado Biological Sciences Seminar Series, Greeley, CO. October, 2012.

19.   Harvey, P. Mechanisms of cardiotoxicity induced by multiple tyrosine kinase inhibition (invited presentation). Signaling and Cellular Regulation Training Grant Research Conference. University of Colorado, Boulder, CO. May, 2012.

20.   Harvey, P. Mechanisms of cardiotoxicity induced by multiple tyrosine kinase inhibition (invited presentation). Cardiology Research Conference. University of Colorado Health Science Center, Denver, CO. May, 2011.

21.   Harvey, P, & Frank, E. Artemin and a soluble nogo receptor peptide promote functional sprouting of spared sensory axons after rhizotomy of multiple dorsal roots (poster). Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC. November, 2008.

22.   Frank, E, Harvey, P. Artemin promotes topographically specific regeneration of sensory axons in the spinal cord after dorsal root crush (poster). Society for Neuroscience, Washington, DC. November, 2008.

23.   Harvey, P & Frank, E. Functional regeneration of sensory axons into the spinal cord.  (invited presentation). Tufts University School of Medicine, Sackler Reunion and Symposium, Boston, MA. September, 2008. 

24.   Harvey, P, Cariani, P, Frank, E. Functional regeneration of sensory axons into topographically correct areas of the spinal cord with neurotrophin treatment in a model of brachial plexus injury (poster). National Neurotrauma Society Symposium, Orlando, FL. July, 2008.

25.   Harvey, P, Cariani, P, Frank, E. Functional regeneration of sensory axons into topographically correct areas of the spinal cord with neurotrophin treatment in a model of brachial plexus injury. (invited presentation) National Neurotrauma Society Symposium, Orlando, FL. July, 2008.

26.   Harvey, P, Cariani, P, Frank, E. Functional regeneration of sensory axons into the spinal cord after blockade of myelin-associated inhibition in a dorsal root crush model of brachial plexus injury (poster). National Neurotrauma Society Symposium, Kansas City, MO. July, 2007.

27.   Cariani, PA, Walsh, P, Frank E. Axonal regeneration and recovery of synaptic function in rats following dorsal root crush and sNgR treatment (poster). Society for Neuroscience, Atlanta, GA. November, 2006.

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