Presentations:

Invited Faculty

20. Dobbins, JJ: “Mold Happens! A Journey of Airborne Mold From Penguins to Cadavers.” Presented at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Environmental Health Departmental Seminar, Kehoe Auditorium, Cincinnati, Ohio. September 11, 2013.

19. Dobbins, JJ: Friendly Microbes.  Invited presentation for the Microbiology Summer Camp at the Louisville Science Center, July 23, 2013.

18. Dobbins, JJ: My Microbial Research at Bellarmine University.  I gave a presentation on my research at the Louisville Science Center’s Research! Louisville program.  October 12, 2010.                                                                        

17. Dobbins, JJ:  I was an invited panelist about current environmental topics following the presentation and performance of  LIFE: A Journey Through Time by Frans Lanting and the Louisville Orchestra.  It was an Idea Festival collaboration in partnership with the Louisville Science Center as the final program of the Idea Festival in Louisville.  October 2, 2010. Kentucky Center for the Arts.

                                                                                                                 

16. Dobbins, JJ:  Basics of Microbiology.  An invited Faculty to the Kentuckianna Association of Infection Control Practitioners Annual Conference.  Louisville, Kentucky, September 13, 2000.  

15. Dobbins, JJ:  Careers for the Biomedical Scientist in the 21st Century; A Forum for Graduate Students and post-Docs to Discuss Career Alternatives.  A Forum Participant Representing the Liberal Arts College Professor and Department Chair.  University of Louisville School of Medicine, May 29, 1998.  

 

14. Dobbins, JJ: What is the Value of a Positive Orthopedic Device Culture?  An invited Faculty to the 3rd International Conference on the Prevention of Infection, Session IV: Prevention of Infection in Foreign Devices: New Strategies, Nice, France,  April 5-6, 1994.   

 

13. Dobbins, JJ: Old Data, New Perspectives: Review of the Clini­cal Experience with Long‑Term Patients. An invited Faculty to the Myocardial Assist Techniques Seminar I, Session I: Infectious Morbidity, Washington, DC, May 2‑3, 1991.  

 

12. Dobbins, JJ: Use of Restriction Endonuclease Analysis to Determine the Source of a Nosocomial Infection of a Long‑Term Jarvik‑7 Artificial Heart Recipient.  Presented at the Cardiovas­cular Science & Technology: Basic & Applied, I, (formerly known as the DTB Grantee and Contractors Meeting of the Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health).  Louisville, KY.  December 2‑4, 1989.  

 

11. Dobbins, JJ: Evaluation Using Scanning Electron microscopy (SEM) to Analyze the Effect of Fever and Material Surface on Bacterial Adhesion to Polymers Used in the Artificial Heart.  Presented at the Cardiovascular Science & Technology: Basic & Applied, I, (formerly known as the DTB Grantee and Contractors Meeting of the Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health). Louisville, KY.  December 2‑4, 1989.                                                                                                                 

 

10. Dobbins, JJ: The Use of DNA Gel Electrophoresis in the Under­graduate Environment.  88th Annual Meeting of the American Socie­ty for Microbiology, Miami Beach, Florida, May 9, 1988.                                        

 

9.  Dobbins, JJ: DNA Probes. Invited Lecturer at the American Society of Medical Technology, Region IV Annual Meeting, Louis­ville, Kentucky, October 29, 1987.                                                                                     

 

8.  Dobbins, JJ: AIDS, A Sexually Transmitted Viral Disease. Invited lecturer at Mercy Academy, as part of the Bellarmine Biology Department's Outreach Program for High Schools.  Present­ed the lecture to 5 separate classes for one day in May, 1987.                                                                                                                          

 

7.  Dobbins JJ: Infection and Anticoagulation.  Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Principal Investigators of the Total Arti­ficial Heart, Park City, Utah, March 26, 1987.                                                                                         

 

6.  Dobbins JJ: Post‑Mortem Microbiological Review of Two Artifi­cial Heart Recipients.  Presented at the Pediatric Infectious Disease Conference, University of Louisville School Of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, October 29, 1986.                                                                                                                                

 

5.  Dobbins JJ: Drive Line Studies. Presented at the Artificial Heart Symposium of the Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota, October 6, 1986.                                                                                                     

 

4.  Dobbins JJ: Microbiological Findings of the Autopsy of the Total Artificial Heart Recipient William Schroeder. Invited lecture at the Clinical Pathology Correlation Conference. Septem­ber, 1986.                                       

 

3.  Dobbins, JJ: Microbiological Findings of the Autopsy of Total Artificial Heart Recipient Murray Haydon. Invited presenter at the Clinical Pathology Correlation  Conference. July, 1986.                                                               

 

2.  Dobbins, JJ: AIDS.  Invited lecturer at the Tenth Region VI Conference of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. April, 1986.  

 

1.  Dobbins, JJ: The Emerging Role of Genetics in the Clinical Laboratory.  Invited lecturer for the Louisville Society for Medical Technology. April, 1986.

 

 Sponsored Student Papers

39. Conrad Kresge* and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205.  Saccharomyces cerevisiae: ADH7  Variation within Natural vs. Commercial Strains.   Presented at the 25rd Annual Butler University Undergraduate Research Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 12, 2013.  Abstract published in the program.

38. Samuel Harris* and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205.  Identification of Airborne Mold on the Campus of Bellarmine Univeristy.   Presented at the 24rd  Annual Butler University Undergraduate Research Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 20, 2012.  Abstract published in the program.

37. Samuel Harris* and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205. Identification of Airborne Mold on the Campus of Bellarmine Univeristy.  A poster presented at the Bellarmine University 12th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research, Louisville, Kentucky on April 18, 2012.

36. Mehvish Seyal* and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205.  Identifying the Diversity of Lactobacillus Flora in Sour Mash.  Presented at the 23rd  Annual Butler University Undergraduate Research Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana, on April 15, 2011.  Abstract published in the program.

35. Christopher England* and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205. PCR Analysis for Identification of Airborne Pathogenic Fungi.  Presented at the 23rd  Annual Butler University Undergraduate Research Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana , on April 15, 2011.  Abstract published in the program (p. 5)

 34. Mehvish Seyal* and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205.  Identifying Lactobacillus Flora in Distiller’s Sour Mash Using PCR.  A poster presented at the Bellarmine University 11th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research, Louisville, Kentucky on April 12, 2011. Abstract published in the program (p.23).

 33. Christopher England* and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205.  PCR Analysis for Identification of Airborne Pathogenic Fungi.  A poster presented at the Bellarmine University 11th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research, Louisville, Kentucky on April 12, 2011. Abstract published in the program (p.18).

 32.  Brittany Jones* and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205. Testing the Effectiveness of Ozonated Water for The Louisville Zoo Glacier Run Exhibit.  A poster presented at the Bellarmine University 11th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research, Louisville, Kentucky on April 12, 2011. Abstract published in the program (p.14).

 31. Matthew T. Blum* and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205. Efficacy of Cefazolin at Different Concentrations, Strengths, and Temperatures Past the Known Expiration Date.  Presented at the University of Evansville MESCON 2010 (Math, Engineering, and Science Conference), Evansville , Indiana, on March 27, 2010.

 30. Matt Blum* and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205. Cefazolin’s Effectiveness at Different Concentrations, Strengths, and Temperatures Past the Known Expiration Date.  A poster presented at the Bellarmine University 10th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research, Louisville, Kentucky on April 20, 2010.

 29. Sarah DuPlessis* and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205.  Baseline Analysis of the Preexisting Microbe Communities Living Within the Bellarmine University Garden Soil. Presented at the University of Evansville MESCON 2010 (Math, Engineering, and Science Conference), Evansville, Indiana, on March 27, 2010.

 28. Sarah DuPlessis* and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205.Baseline Analysis of the Preexisting Microbial Communities Living Within the Bellarmine University Farm Soil by, a poster presented at the Bellarmine University 10th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research, Louisville, Kentucky on April 20, 2010.

 27. Katrice Maycock,* Carlo P. Daep and Joanne Dobbins, Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205. Quantitative PCR Analysis of Aspergillus fumigatus in Air Samples Obtained from Bellarmine University. Presented at the 22nd Annual Butler University Undergraduate Research Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana,  on April 16, 2010.  Abstract published in the program.

 26. Katrice J. Maycock,* Carlo P. Daep and Joanne Dobbins,  Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205.  Molecular Detection of Common Fungal Pathogens, a poster presented at the Bellarmine University 10th Annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research, Louisville, Kentucky on April 20, 2010.

 25. Brian Murphy* (Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205.  Continued Presence of Airborne fungi: An Updated Study of Airborne Fungi at the Louisville Zoological Gardens.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. April 18, 2008. Abstract published in the program (p.27)

 24. Kevin Cashman* (Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205. Protocol Examination of Ethanol Fermentation in a Strain of Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Brewer's Yeast) Used in the Production of Bourbon. Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. April 13, 2007. Abstract published in the program (p.22)

 23. Thomas Antony* (Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205. Protocol Optimization and Examination of ADH-4 gene in a strain of  Saccharomyces cerevisiae from a Kentucky Bourbon Distillery.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. April 13, 2007. Abstract published in the program (p.22)

 22. Whitney Theis* (Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY 40205. Whole-Cell Lysis and PCR Protocol for Lactobacillus acidophilus an Essential Ingredient in Alcohol Fermentation. Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN. April 13, 2007. Abstract published in the program (p.103)

 21. Lauren Rollins* (Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, 40205. Detecting an Environmental Source for Mycobacterium avium in the Tropical Bird Exhibit at the Louisville Zoo.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 21, 2006. Abstract published in the program (p.85)

 20. Emily Antony* (Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, 40205.  A Study of Airborne Fungi at the Louisville Zoo.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 2, 2004. Abstract published in the program (p.31).

19. Carlo Daep* (Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, 40205.  A Two Year Quantitative Study on the Variation of Fungal Growth in an Enclosed Environment.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 2, 2004. Abstract published in the program (p.108)

18. Sara Huesman* (Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, 40205.  Prevalence of Aspergillus at the Louisville Zoological Gardens Penguin Exhibit.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 2, 2004. Abstract published in the program (p.116)

17. Adrienne Denzik* and Michelle Neal (Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, 40205.  Airflow with Relation to Mortality in Avian Species at the Louisville Zoological Gardens. Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 11, 2003. Abstract published in the program (p.75)

16. Michelle Neal* and Adrienne Denzik (Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, 40205.  Determination of Air Quality: Aspergillus in the Avian World.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 11, 2003. Abstract published in the program (p.75).

15. Ann Marie Ray* ( Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, 40205.   Comparison of Gene Expression in Filamentous Yeasts Using DNA Microarray Technology.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 11, 2003. Abstract published in the program (p.23).

14. Stephanie Sermon* (Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, 40205.  Detecting and Isolating Common Strains of Polymorphic DNA from Various species of Aspergillus.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 11, 2003. Abstract published in the program (p.23).

13. Katie Goodman*, Nathan Richards, and Matthew Williams (Dr. Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, 40205. The Effects of the Allotropic Cell Filter on Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 11, 2002. Abstract published in the program (p.19).

12. Kelly Berg and Joseph Stinett* (Dr. Joanne Dobbins). Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, 40205.  Examination of Microbial Filtration Capabilities of a Prototype Water Treatment Unit.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 9, 2000. Abstract published in the program (p.10).

11. Curran Wilkinson* and Rinit Pancholi  (Dr. Joanne Dobbins). Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, 40205.  Standard Methods versus Gel Matrix Techniques in DNA Extraction and Purification.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 9, 2000. Abstract published in the program (p.12).

10. Rinit Pancholi and Curran Wilkinson (Dr. Joanne Dobbins).  Department of Biology, Bellarmine University, Louisville, KY, 40205.  Determination of the Efficiency of DNA Extraction and Purification Using the Phase Divider Gel Technique with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Escherichia coli.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 9, 2000. Abstract published in the program (p.13).

 9. Rinit Pancholi and Curran Wilkinson* (Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine College, Louisville, KY, 40205,  Evaluation of Rapid Recovery Methodology of Plasmid DNA.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 15, 1999. Abstract published in the program (p.27).

 8. Melanie Walker* (Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine College, Louisville, KY, 40205, In vitro comparison of Bacterial Colonization of Titantium 13X13 (Titanium + 13% Niobium + 13% Zirconium) coated Alloy with Surgical Metals. Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 10, 1998. Abstract published in the program (p.18).

 7. Rachel Kane* (Joanne Dobbins), Department of Biology, Bellarmine College, Louisville, KY, 40205, Examination of a Universal Gene Sequence as a Means of Detecting Bacteria.  Presented at the Undergraduate Research Conference, Butler University, Indianapolis, IN, April 11, 1997. Abstract published in the program (p.23).

 6. Jon P. DeVries and Ana R. Abang (Joanne Dobbins). Plasmid Extrac­tion of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates Obtained During the Hospitalization of a Long‑Term Artificial Heart Patient. in the Proceedings of the Second National Conference on Undergraduate Research. eds. JM Sulock and DL Seymour. University of North Carolina at Asheville Press. Asheville, NC. 1988.

 5. Ana R. Abang and Jon P. DeVries (Joanne Dobbins).  Restriction Endonuclease Analysis (REA) of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Obtained from Long‑Term Artificial Heart Recipients.  in the Proceedings of the Second National Conference on Undergraduate Research. eds. JM Sulock and DL Seymour.  University of North Carolina at Ashe­ville Press. Asheville, NC. 1988.

 4. Shawn R. Lockhart (Joanne Dobbins).  In Well Lysis and Re­striction Endonuclease Profiles of Pseudomonas aeruginosa DNA Isolated from a Long‑Term Recipient of the Artificial Heart. in the Proceedings of the Second National Conference on Undergradu­ate Research. eds. JM Sulock and DL Seymour. University of North Carolina at Asheville Press. Asheville, NC. 1988.

 3. Sims PJ, and JJ Dobbins: Plasmid Profiles of Slime Producing Staphylococcus epidermidis Recovered from Metal Orthopedic Pros­thetic Devices.  Presented at the First Annual National Confer­ence on Undergraduate Research Conference at the University of  North Carolina at Asheville, April 24, 1987.

 2. Overly D. and J. Dobbins: The Presence of Staphylococcus epider­midis Slime Producing Bacteria on Orthopedic Devices.  Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Academy of Science, Novem­ber 21, 1986.

 1. Duque F. and J. Dobbins: Electrophoresis of plasmids from Coagu­lase Negative Staphylococci. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Academy of Science, November 21, 1986.