John C. Heath CURRICULUM VITAE

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EDUCATION

2008 Auburn University Ph.D. Experimental Psychology (behavioral toxicology). Minor in human development.

2005 Auburn University M.S. Experimental Psychology

1996-2001 Utah State University B.S. Psychology. Minor in family and human development

1966-1969 Southend College Of Technology. Southend, Essex, England. Mechanical engineering and industrial tool design. OND Mechanical Engineering

1962-1966 Parkstone Sea Training School (Private Naval Academy). Poole, England. High School Diploma. GCE “O” level, Applied Mathematics, English Language, Technical Drawing.

Current Positions

Associate Professor Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Graduate Public Health Department of Psychology and Sociology College of Veterinary Medicine College of Arts and Sciences Tuskegee University Tuskegee University

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Tuskegee University Environmental Injustice. Investigation of landfill contamination of Minority Township

Development of operant conditioning for testing the visual system in rodents

The effects of chronic exposure to inorganic and organic mercury, on the fertility rates of male and female during pubescent development.

The cognitive effects on offspring of in-utero exposure to organic and inorganic mercury.

Ameliorating effects of a Selenium enhanced diet on mercury toxicity.

Dissertation research The behavioral and motor effects of chronic adult onset methylmercury toxicity and the offsetting effects of dietary selenium on aging and Methylmercury exposure.

Graduate research assistant to Dr M.C. Newland: Development of a new behavioral method for measuring the critical fusion frequency in rats. This method is designed to use positive reinforcement thus making it a practical method for longitudinal studies.

Conducting research into the toxic effects of methylmercury on the visual system of rats.

Conducting research, on the effects of methylmercury and DHA on behavior using multiple percentile and DHR, schedules of reinforcement,

Conducting longitudinal studies with rats on the effects of methylmercury and selenium using multiple percentile and DHR, schedules of reinforcement.

Neurological testing of the effects of adult onset chronic exposure to methylmercury and selenium including running wheel duration, tactile degradation in the tail of a rat, grip strength testing, hindlimb cross, flexion testing and mortality.

Graduate research assistant to Dr Elaine Coleman Analysis of astrocytes related proteins from the hippocampus, cerebellum, and cerebral cortex of rats fed a diet of either high or low DHA omega 3 fatty acid and chronic exposure to 0, 0.5 or 5.0 ppm methylmercury in their drinking water. Analysis was achieved via use of Western Blot test.

Research assistant to Dr Frank Ascione: The relationship of child abuse, animal abuse and domestic violence. Coding data from questionnaires. Detailed statistical analysis of large databases using SPSS software including cross tabulations, frequencies, and ANOVA. Organizing the national dissemination of literature to domestic violence organizations.

Research assistant to Dr Frank Ascione: The prevalence of abuse and neglect experience among university students. Produce a codebook based on the questionnaire submitted to subjects. Organize and train assistants to code questionnaires. Produce detailed statistical analysis from the data including frequencies, ANOVA, and correlations. Conduct interrater reliability tests. Conduct a literature search for relevant papers.

Research assistant to Dr Grayson Osborne: Predicting Taxonomic and Thematic Relational Responding. Duties included the production of 80 power point slides of selected stimuli for presentation in matching to sample experiments. The writing of experiment protocols for four consecutive experiments. Conducting the four experiments. Detailed statistical analysis of the data. The writing of methods, protocols and procedures of the experiments for insertion into a paper for publication.

The programming of experimental software for future experiments into selection processes and matching to sample experiments. During the course of the above projects, I was responsible for the training and conduct of up to four assistants, who reported their activities directly to me.

ORGANIZATIONS

2000 Association for the Analysis of Behavior 2005 Society of Toxicology 2007 Teratology Society 2008 American Psychological Association 2009 HBCU Title III Administrators association 2013 Society of Cognitive Neuroscience

National Committees

2012 – 2015 Cluster Leadership: Genes and Environmental Research Division, RCMI Translational Research Network

Student Mentorship

Undergraduate Research Assistants Graduate Research Assistant Walter Topps Psychology TU Nakisha Thomas Psychology TU University Christina Labossire Psychology TU Victor Lewis University of Cayla Echols Psychology TU Maryland Porsha Thomas Psychology TU Jasmin Carthen Alabama State Heather Murphy Biology TU University Reginald William Psychology TU Melanie Norton Alabama State Jamilah Jenkins Biology TU University Cherelle Crenshaw Chemical Engineering Akeem McAllister Elizabeth City State TU University NC Andrew Campbell Psychology TU Michelle Clark Psychology TU Anthony Harrison Psychology TU Brittni Allen Psychology TU Brittany Johnson Psychology TU Kristen Freeman Psychology TU Alexis Robinson Psychology TU Gabrielle Modesti Psychology TU Brooke Newsome Biology TU JoeAnna Hargrove Psychology TU Jamette Coleman Biology TU Regina Ringer Biology TU Atta Kakra Conduah Biology TU Javanni Jenkins Psychology TU Jimesa Cleveland Biology TU Nakeidra Devereaux Psychology TU Courtney Bryant Psychology TU Ashley Anderson Psychology TU Rebecca Efrem Missisppi State Crystal Carr Psychology TU Tyler Jackson Psychology TU Walter Topps Masters, Biology Iesha Jackson Masters, Veterinary Medicine, DVM Tiffany Hebb PhD, Integrative Biosciences Jorrell Fredericks Masters, Veterinary Medicine Constanza Aranda Masters, Public Health Derart Yishak Masters, Public Health Sharon Weatherspoon DVM

Thesis Committees

Dr. Noriko Aoi M.S. Candidate Veterinary Science Tuskegee University Thesis title Complete Blood Cell Counts and Serum Chemistry in Dogs with Dental Procedures: A Comparative Study

Montessa M. Mitchell M.S. Candidate Veterinary Science Tuskegee University Thesis title Prevalence of non-primate hepacivirus in east alabama herds

Susan Wright M.S. Candidate Veterinary Science Tuskegee University Thesis title The different pathways that Gastrin Releasing Peptides reduce food intake.

William Okeke MS Candidate Veterinary Science Tuskegee University Thesis title The effect of intestinal surgery on reduction of meal size, prolongation Of the intermeal interval and possible weight loss by cholecystokinin.

Martha Graham MS Candidate Veterinary Science Tuskegee University Thesis title Development of a Standardized Molecular Beacon Real-Time Qpcr Assay for the Rapid Detection of Multiple Food-Borne Pathogens

Jacqeline Mack Veterinary Science Tuskegee University Thesis title On-site detection method for salmonella typhimurium on romaine lettuce by using phage-based biosensors

Elizabeth Forster Public Health Tuskegee Univerity Veterinary students attitudes towards the role of public health in veterinary medicine.

Thesis Committees (Major Professor)

Denzil Veale MPH Candidate Practicum research title : A Public Health Approach: Farmers Market Promotion & Programs to Rural and Food Desert Communities

Nathalia Rameriz Beres MPH Candidate Science Public Health Thesis title Environmental injustice: Landfill contamination of a minority township

Jorrell Fredericks MS Candidate Veterinary Science Tuskegee University Thesis title The Adverse Effects of Mercuric Chloride and the Ameliorating Effects of a Selenium Based Diet on the Reproduction System in Female Sprague Dawley Rats Constanza Aranda MPH Candidate Masters, Public Health Tuskegee University Thesis title Association of Selected Health Deficits and Methylmercury Contamination in Residents of Alabama Derart Yishak MPH Candidate Masters, Public Health Tuskegee University Thesis title Effects of Mercuric Chloride in-utero exposure on cognitive factors and the ameliorating factor of a high selenium maternal diet. Montalee Chavious MPH Candidate Masters, Public Health Tuskegee University Thesis title Association of risky sexual behavior and internet communication methods in undergraduate students at an HBCU.

Ashley Lockhart Master, Biology Tuskegee University MS Candidiate Thesis title Neurological effects of in-utero exposure to mercuric chloride on Sprague Dawley rats.

Dissertation Committees

Dalya Lateef PhD Candidate Integrated BioScience Tuskegee University Dissertation title The role of the Enteric nervous system in reduction of food intake by CCK

Veta Robinson PhD Candidate Health Administration Central Michigan University Dissertation title Homeless Shelters in Alabama: A Study of Women’s Health Services.

PRESENTATIONS

Beras, N., Heath, J. C. (2017). Environmental Injustice in the 21st century. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care at Tuskegee University’s Annual Public Health Ethics Forum: Optimal Health for Her Whole Life. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, May 19th 2017. Atlanta, Georgia

Bryant, C., Chavious, M. D., Carter, V. L., Heath, J. C. (2014). Assessing the impact of social media on the risky sexual behaviors of college students. National Conference on Undergraduate Research, University of Kentucky, April 3rd - 5th 2014, Lexington, KY.

Conduah, A., Thomas, P., Yishak, D., Heath, J.C. (2014). The effect of in-utero mercuric chloride exposure on lever learning (shaping) procedures in sprague dawley rats who’s dams were fed a high and low selenium based diet. National Conference on Undergraduate Research, University of Kentucky, April 3rd - 5th 2014, Lexington, KY.

Thomas, P., Conduah, A., Yishak, D., Heath, J.C. (2014). The effect of in-utero mercuric chloride exposure on spatial discrimination in sprague dawley rats who’s dams were fed a high and low selenium based diet. National Conference on Undergraduate Research, University of Kentucky, April 3rd - 5th 2014, Lexington, KY.

Bryant, C., Chavious, M., Carter, V. L., Heath, J. C. Identifying the Association Between Social Networking Media and Risky Sexual Behavior Related Images for College Students. 17th Annual Conference American Association of Behavioral Social Sciences. Las Vegas, Nevada. February 10-11, 2014

Heath, J. C. Behavioral Toxicology: The effects of in-utero exposure of mercury on development Invited presentation, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences University of Surrey, Guilford, Surrey, UK. October 2nd 2013.

Heath, J. C. Behavioral Toxicology: The effects of in-utero exposure of mercury on development Invited presentation, The School of Health & Social Care Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, Dorset, UK. September 24th 2013.

Mcallister, A., Carthen, J., Norton, M., Yishak, D., Heath, J. C. The Effect of In-utero Mercuric Chloride Exposure on spatial discrimination in Sprague Dawley Rats Who’s Dams were Fed a High and Low Selenium Based Diet 14th Annual Biomedical Symposium CVMNAH, Tuskegee University 18th – 20th September, 2013, Tuskegee, Al

Yishak, D., Carthen, J., Norton, M., McAllister, A., Heath, J. C. The effect of in-utero mercuric chloride exposure on Sprague Dawley rats who’s dams were fed a high and low selenium based diet. 14th Annual Biomedical Symposium CVMNAH, Tuskegee University 18th – 20th September, 2013, Tuskegee, Al

Fredericks, J., & Heath, J. C. The adverse effects of inorganic mercury and the possible ameliorating effects of a selenium based diet on the reproductive system of female sprague Dawley rats. 90th annual meeting of the Alabama academy of science, March 20-22, 2013, Samford University. Birmingham AL

Aranda, C. R., & Heath, J. C. Association of selected health and reproductive deficits and methylmercury contamination in Alabama. 90th annual meeting of the Alabama academy of science, March 20-22, 2013, Samford University. Birmingham AL

Fredericks, J., Hebb, T., Murphy, H., Campbell, A., Johnson, B., Thomas, P., Williams, R., Harrison. A., Heath, J.C. Effects of mercuric chloride on the reproductive system and the possible ameliorating effects of a selenium based diet in female Sprague Dawley rats. 13th Annual Biomedical Symposium CVMNAH, Tuskegee University 21st – 23rd September, 2012, Tuskegee, Al

Aranda, C., Newsome, B., Coleman, J., Cohnduah, A.K., Cleveland, J., Lewis, V., Efrem. R., Heath, J.C. Effects of mercuric chloride and selenium diet on the cognitive abilities of offspring in Sprague Dawley rats. 13th Annual Biomedical Symposium CVMNAH, Tuskegee University 21st – 23rd September, 2012, Tuskegee, Al

Murphy, H., Efrem, R., Heath, J. C. Effects of consumption of a caffeine containing power drink on the critical fusion frequency of Long Evans rats. 13th Annual Biomedical Symposium CVMNAH, Tuskegee University 21st – 23rd September, 2012, Tuskegee, Al

Heath, J. C. Mercury in Alabama: Correlates of reproductive effects of mercury intoxication and State Pollution. Invited Speaker: Marc Symposiums, Alabama State University, Oct 4th 2011.

Murphy, H., Echols, C., Thomas, P, & Heath, J. C. (2011). Behavioral Toxicology: Learning and Memory. 12th Annual Biomedical Symposium CVMNAH, Tuskegee University 22nd – 23rd September, 2011, Tuskegee, Al

Echols, C., Murphy, H., Thomas, P, & Heath, J. C. (2011). Behavioral Toxicology: Learning and Memory. Inauguration of Sixth President of Tuskegee University, Dr G. L. Rochon. January 21st – 23rd 2011, Tuskegee, Al

Heath, J. C., Abdelmageed Y., Braden T., Williams C., Williams J. W., Paulose T., Ochoa I. H., Gupta R., Flaws J.A., Goyal H. O. (2010). Genetically-induced Estrogen Receptor Alpha (ESR1) Overexpression Does Not Adversely Affect Fertility or Penile Development in Male Mice. 43rd Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, Wi.

Higgins H., Bolden-Tiller O., Malbrue R., Mackey E., Caldwell D., Rhea A., Richardson K., Hawkins L., Williams C., Heath, J. C., Goyal H. (2010). The Effects Of Neonatal Exposure To Androgens, With or Without Estrogens, on the Developing Male Reproductive Tract and Fertility in the Rat. 43rd Society for the Study of Reproduction Annual Meeting, Milwaukee, Wi.

Heath, J. C., Jackson, C. A; Yamani, N. M; Aaron, J; Cruz, S; Owen, M; Stobaeus, N. (2010) Effects of methylmercury pubescent exposure on the brain and reproductive system. 49th Annual meeting of the Society of Toxicology, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Topps, W., Thomas, N., & Heath, J. C. (2009) Drinking Behavior: Dosing Protocols and Variables Affecting the Amount of Methylmercury Ingested During Puberty in a Fertility Study on Female Rats. 7th Annual Troy University Psychology Conference, Troy Al.

Heath, J. C. (2008). Behavioral Research in the Biomedical Sciences. Research Conference, CVMNAH, Tuskegee University, AL.

Topps, W., Thomas, N., & Heath, J. C. (2008) Dosing protocols and variables affecting the amount of methylmercury ingested during puberty in a fertility study on female rats. 48th Annual Meeting of the Teratology Society, Monterey, Ca.

Heath, J. C., Abdelmageed. Y., Nichols, A. C., Steffy, D.A., Braden, T. D.,& Goyal, H. O. (2008) The Comparative Effects of Chronic Ingestion of Mercuric Chloride on the Fertility in Male and Female Sprague Dawley Rats. 48th Annual Meeting of the Teratology Society, Monterey, Ca.

Heath, J. C., Abdelmageed. Y., & Goyal, H. O. (2007) The Effects of Chronic Ingestion of Mercuric Chloride on the Fertility Rates of Male and Female Rats. 8th Annual Biomedical Research Symposium, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Alabama.

Heath, J. C., Abdelmageed, Y. ., & Goyal, H. O. (2007). The Effects of Chronic Ingestion of Mercuric Chloride on the Fertility Rates of Female Rats. Paper presented at the 47th Teratology Society Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania..

Heath, J. C., Pesek, E., & Newland, M. C. (2007). Seleniums protection against methylmercury: Chronic exposure to Mehg while on a high or low selenium diet to test the hypothesis that selenium blocks MeHg toxicity. Paper presented at the 46th Annual Meeting of The Society of Toxicology, Charlotte, NC.

Newland, M. C., Heath, J. C., & Donlin, W. D. (2007). "Low rate challenges" in rats exposed experimentally to methylmercury and selenium. Paper presented at the 46th Annual Meeting of The Society of Toxicology, Charlotte, NC.

Brestan, E.V., Heath, J. C., Pruneau, G., & Cullen, K. (2006, April 6). Welcome to Psychology, presentation for the Auburn University College of Liberal Art’s African American student recruitment day.

Heath, J. C., Johnson, J; Newland, M.C. (2006). Pre-Natal Methylmercury Exposed Offspring Rats on a High or Low Selenium Diet Respond Differently Under a Multiple Low or High Percentile 20:0.75 (DRH) 8:4 Schedule Of Reinforcement. Poster presentation. 32nd Annual convention of the Association of Behavior Analysis. Atlanta Georgia

Heath, J. C., Newland, M.C. (2006). The Effects of Methylmercury on the Critical Fusion Frequency of Rats. Paper presentation. 32nd Annual convention of the Association of Behavior Analysis. Atlanta Georgia

Heath, J. C., Newland, M.C. (2005). Effects Of Methylmercury On The Critical Fusion Frequency Of Rats. Poster session 22nd International Neurotoxicology Conference, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Heath, J. C., Newland, M.C. (2005). Determining Critical Fusion Frequency in Rats using a Discrimination Procedure. Paper presentation. 31st Annual convention of the Association of Behavior Analysis. Chicago Illinois

Heath, J. C., Newland, M.C. (2004). Determining Critical Fusion Frequency in Rats using a Discrimination Procedure. Poster session. . Southeastern Association for Behavior Analysis. Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina

Heath, J. C., Newland, M.C. (2004). Developing a Behavioral Procedure for Measuring CFF in Rats Exposed to Methylmercury on a Low and High DHA Diet. Poster session. 30th Annual convention of the Association of Behavior Analysis. Boston Massachusetts.

Heath, J. C’, Donlin, W; Reile, P; Newland, M.C. (2004). Rates of acquisition under a percentile schedule in rats exposed to methylmercury on a high or low DHA diet. Poster session. 30th Annual convention of the Association of Behavior Analysis. Boston Massachusetts. Heath, J. C., Newland, M.C. (2003). Developing a behavioral procedure for measuring CFF in rats. Poster session. 29th Annual convention of the Association of Behavior Analysis. San Francisco California.

Yen, S; Heath, J. C., Holth, P. L. (2003). Cultural diversity and social consequences of the smoking behavior: A comparison. Panel discussion, 29th Annual convention of the Association of Behavior Analysis. San Francisco California.

Heath, J. C., Newland, M.C. (2003). Developing a Behavioral Procedure for Measuring CFF in Rats Exposed to Methylmercury on a Low and High DHA Diet. Poster session. Southeastern Association for Behavior analysis Conference. Greenville South Carolina.

Donlin, W; Heath, J.C; Reile, P; Newland, M. C. (2003). Acquisition of different interresponse time classes under a percentile IRT schedule. Southeastern Association for Behavior analysis Conference. Greenville South Carolina.

Brestan, E; Heath, J. C., Gattis, S; Dillon, M; Hill, B; Blumberg, H. (2002). Portrayal of Child Maltreatment in Film. Poster presentation, 48th Annual meeting of the Southeastern Psychological Association Orlando Florida.

Ascione, F.R., Ascione, D. S., Heath, J. C. (2001). Teaching Undergraduates about Abuse and Neglect across the Lifespan. Oral presentation. Paper presentation, 13th National Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect. Albuquerque New Mexico.

Heath, J.C., Osborne, J. G., (2001) Predicting Taxonomic and Relational Responding. Poster presentation, Poster on the Hill. State Rotunda. Salt Lake City Utah.

Heath, J. C., Osborne, J. G., (2001) Predicting Taxonomic and Relational Responding. Poster presentation, National Conference on Undergraduate Research. University of Kentucky.

Osborne, J. G., Heath, J. C. (2001) Predicting Taxonomic and Relational Responding. Poster presentation, 27th Annual convention of the Association of Behavior Analysis. New Orleans.

Osborne, J. G., Heath, J. C. (2001) Predicting Taxonomic and Relational Responding. Poster presentation, 29th Annual convention of the Association of Behavior Analysis. Venice Italy.

Heath, J. C., Osborne, J. G. (2000). Differentiation of taxonomic and thematic selection in a student population. Presentation of a poster display, Student Showcase 2000. Utah State University.

PUBLICATIONS

1. Egiebor-Aiwan, O., Elhussin, I., Peaster, R., James, C. M., Heath, J. C., Nganwa, D., Abdalla, E. (2019). The impact of race and geographical location on the treatment options of cervical cancer in black and white women living in the state of Alabama. Journal of Healthcare, Science and the Humanities, (in press).

2. McClellan, R., Irby, I., Parker, M., Spencer, A., & Heath JC (2020).Suicide by firearm in Alabama. The Journal of the Alabama Academy of Science. In Press.

3. Mhalhal TR, Washington MC, Newman KD, Heath JC, Sayegh AI (2018). Combined gastrin releasing peptide-29 and glucagon like peptide-1 reduce body weight more than each individual peptide in diet-induced obese male rats. Neuropeptides 67 71 – 78. doi: 10.1016/j.npep.2017.11.009

4. Newman KD, Mhalhal TR, Washington MC, Heath JC, Sayegh AI.(2018). Peptide Tyrosine Tyrosine 3-36 Reduces Meal Size and Activates the Enteric Neurons in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 12 3350-3358. doi: 10.1007/s10620-017-4788-3

5. Mhalhal, T. R., Washington, M. C.,Newman, K., J., Heath, J. C., &. Sayegh, A. I. (2017). Exogenous glucagon-like peptide-1 reduces body weight and cholecystokinin-8 enhances this reduction in diet-induced obese. Physiology & Behavior. 179 191-199. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2017.06.011

1. Mhalhal, T. R., Washington, M. C., Newman, K., J., Heath, J. C., &. Sayegh, A. I. (2017). Infusion of exogenous cholecystokinin-8, gastrin releasing peptide-29 and their combination reduce body weight in diet-induced obese male rats. Appetite 109 172-181. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2016.12.001

2. Washington, M. C., Mhalhal, T. R., Johnson-Rouse, T., Berger, J., Heath, J. C., Seeley, R, &. Sayegh, A. I. (2016). Roux-en-Y gastric bypass augments the feeding responses evoked by gastrin-releasing peptides. Journal of Surgical Research, 206, (2), 517–524.

3. Williams, K. E., Washington M. C., Johnson-Rouse, T., Johnson, R. E. Freeman, C., Reed, C., Heath, J. C., & Sayegh, A. (2016). Exogenous glucagon-like peptide-1 acts in sites supplied by the cranial mesenteric artery to reduce meal size and prolong the intermeal interval in rats, Appetite 96, 254-9. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2015.09.030.

4. Oh, O., Lee, Y., Heath, J. C., Kim, M. (2015). Applications of animal biosensors. IEEE Sensors 15(2) 637- 645 10.1109/JSEN.2014.2358261 5. Newland, M. C., Hoffman, D., Heath, J. C., Donlin, W. D. (2013). Response inhibition is impaired by developmental methylmercury exposure: Acquisition of low-rate leverpressing. Behavioural Brain Research 253, 196-205. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bbr.2013.05.038

6. Heath, J. C., Braden, T. D., Abdelmageed, Y., &, Goyal H. O. (2012). The effects of chronic ingestion of mercuric chloride on fertility and testosterone levels in male Sprague Dawley rats Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology, Published online 2012 July 4. doi: 10.1155/2012/815186

7. Robinson, V., Johnson, J.A., Davis, C. & Heath, J.C. (2011). Homeless shelters in Alabama: A study of women's health services. National Technology and Social Science Conference Proceedings, 48, 208-218.

8. Heath, J. C., Abdelmageed, Y., Braden, T. D., Williams, C. S., Williams, J. W., Paulose, T., Hernandez-Ochoa, I., Gupta, R., Flaws, J. A., Goyal H. O. (2011). Genetically Induced Estrogen Receptor a mRNA (Esr1) Overexpression Does Not Adversely Affect Fertility or Penile Development in Male Mice. Journal of Andrology, 32 (3) 282-294.

9. Heath, J. C., Banner, K. M., Reed, M. N., Pesek, E. F., Cole, N., Li, J., Newland, M. C. (2010). Dietary selenium protects against selected signs of aging and Methylmercury exposure. Neurotoxicology, 31 (2) 169 -179.

10. Heath, J.C., Jackson, C.A., Yamani, N. M., Aaron, A., Cruz, S., Owen, M., Stobaeus (2010). Effects of methylmercury pubescent exposure on the brain and reproductive system. The Toxicologist 114(1) 180.

11. Heath, J. C., Abdelmajeed, Y., Braden, T. D., Nichols., A. C., Steffy, D. A. (2009). The effects of chronic mercuric chloride ingestion in female Sprague Dawley rats on fertility and reproduction. Food and Chemical Toxicology, 47(7) 1600-1605.

12. Heath, J. C., Abdelmajeed, Y., Nichols., A. C., Steffy, D. A., Braden, T. D., and Goyal, H.O. (2008). The Comparative effects of chronic ingestion of mercuric chloride on fertility on male and female Sprague Dawley rats. Birth Defects Research Part A. 82(5),385.

13. Topp, W., Thomas, N., & Heath, J. C. (2008). Dosing protocols and variables affecting the amount of methylmercury ingested during puberty in a fertility study on female rats. Birth Defects Research Part A. 82(5),375.

14. Heath, J. C., Abdelmajeed, and Goyal, H.O. (2007). The effects of chronic ingestion of mercuric chloride on the fertility rates of female rats. Birth Defects Research Part A. 79(5),416

15. Ascione, F. R., Weber, C. V., Thompson, T., Heath, J. C., Maruyama, M., and Hayashi, K. (2007). Battered pets and domestic violence: Animal abuse reported by women experiencing intimate violence and by non-abused women. Violence against Women. 13(4), 354-373.

16. Heath, J. C., Pesek, E., Newland, M. C. (2007). Selenium protection against methylmercury: Chronic exposure to MeHg while on a high or low selenium diet to test the hypothesis that selenium blocks MeHg toxicity. The Toxicologist. 96(1), 22.

17. Newland, M. C., Heath, J. C., Donlin, W. D. (2007) “Low rate challenges” in rats exposed experimentally to methylmercury and selenium. The Toxicologist.96(1). 22.

18. Osborne, J. G; Heath, J.C. (2003). Predicting Taxonomic and Thematic Relational Responding. Analysis of Verbal Behavior.19, 55-89.

19. Ascione, F. R., Friedrich, W. N., Heath, J. C., Hayashi, K. (2003) Cruelty to animals in normative, sexually abused, and outpatient psychiatric samples of 6 to 12 year old children: Relationship to Maltreatment and exposure to domestic violence. Anthrozoos. 16(3), 194-212.

20. Heath, J. C. (2005). A Behavioral Procedure For Measuring Critical Fusion Frequency in Rats. Unpublished Masters Thesis, Auburn University, Auburn, AL

University Service

2016 - Present Health Disparities mentoring advisory committee

2015 - Present Tuskegee University Public Health Program admissions committee.

2015 - Present Tuskegee - Center of Academic Excellence and Innovative Learning (T- CAEIL) advisory committee.

2014 - Present Faculty Achievement Award Committee

2014 - 2015 Director of grants and external funding, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health, Tuskegee University.

2011- Present Deans Committee on Resource Development College of Veterinary medicine, Nursing and Allied Health, Tuskegee University.

2011- Present Tuskegee University Animal Care and Use Committee, Tuskegee University.

2010 – 2012 Psychology graduate degree program development committee, College of Arts and Sciences, Tuskegee University.

2010 – 2012 Interdisciplinary Pathobiology PhD development committee, College of Veterinary medicine, Nursing and Allied Health, Tuskegee University.

2008 - Present HBGI Title III Coordinator.

Journals Peer Reviewed

Clinical Medicine: Endocrinology and Diabetes (2009). Behavioral and Brain Functions (2010). Food and Chemical Toxicology (2011/2012/2013) Water, Air, & Soil Pollution (2013)

Grant Awards

Grant # 2S21MD000102-09 awarded Endowment Program for Increasing Research and Training Capacity in Biomedical Research NIH, NCMHD. $13,630,806 09/30/2009 – 9/29/2012

Grant # T08HP18809-01-00 Awarded Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students DHHS, HRSA $127,930 07/01/2010 – 6/30/2011

Grant # TOAHP18516-01-00 Awarded Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students DHHS, HRSA $84,447 07/01/2010 – 6/30/2011

Grant Number: 1R15ES020066-01 NIH/NIEHS R15 AREA Grant The reproductive and cognitive effects of in-utero mercuric chloride exposure and the ameliorating effects of selenium. $396,844 09/01/2011 – 08/31/2013

Grant Number P031B120901 Title III HBGI award 2014 - 2019 Title III, Part B, Strengthening Historically Black Graduate Institutions (HBGI) program at Tuskegee School of Veterinary Medicine $10,765,920 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2019

Total grants awarded $25,005,974

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 2006 – Present Guest Lectures

Problem Based Learning Conditioned Reflexes in Canines School of Veterinary Medicine College of Veterinary Medicine Nursing and Allied Health Tuskegee University (2009).

Mercury in the Environment Dept of Biology College of Agriculture, Environmental and Natural sciences Tuskegee University (2007, 2008, 2009).

Biological Psychology Department of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy College of Liberal Arts and Education Tuskegee University (2011)

Scientific Evaluation of Scientific Research. Summer Enrichment and Reinforcement Program (SERP) College of Liberal Arts and Education Tuskegee University (2011)

2013 – Present Associate Professor Graduate Public Health Department Graduate Public Health College of Veterinary Medicine Tuskegee University Graduate Seminar Environmental Sciences (MPSH/MPH) Psychosocial Determinates of Public Health (MPSH/MPH) Grant Writing and Management (MPSH/MPH)

2013 – Present Associate Professor Department of Psychology College of Liberal Arts and Education Tuskegee University Introduction to Psychology Experimental Psychology Lifespan Development Early Childhood Development Statistics for the Social Sciences Applied Behavior Analysis Senior Seminar 2006 – 2013 Assistant Professor Biomedical Sciences Department Biomedical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health Tuskegee University Graduate Seminar Environmental Sciences (MPSH/MPH) Psychosocial Determinates of Public Health (MPSH/MPH) Grant Writing and Management (MPSH/MPH)

2005 – 2013 Assistant Professor Department of Psychology College of Liberal Arts and Education Tuskegee University Introduction to Psychology Experimental Psychology Lifespan Development Early Childhood Development Statistics for the Social Sciences Applied Behavior Analysis Senior Seminar

2006 Graduate Teaching Assistant. Auburn University. Teaching lab sections of an introductory statistics undergraduate course. Preparing material compiling examination questions, grading examinations, and calculating final grades

2006 Guest Lecture Advanced developmental graduate class. Lecturing on environmental pollution of mercury and the effects on the developing neurological system

2006 Graduate Teaching Assistant. Auburn University. Biological Psychology graduate course. Lecturing, preparing material compiling examination questions, grading examinations, and calculating final grades

2005 Graduate Teaching Assistant. Auburn University. Teaching two lab sections of Research Methods undergraduate course. Preparing material compiling examination questions, grading examinations, and calculating final grades.

2005 Guest Lecture Drugs and Behavior class lecturing on environmental pollution of mercury and the effects on the neurological system

2003 Guest Lecture Drugs and Behavior class lecturing on animal use in research and pollution

2002-2003 Graduate Teaching Assistant. Auburn University. Teaching two lab sections of an introductory statistics undergraduate course. Preparing material compiling examination questions, grading examinations, and calculating final grades

2001-2002 Graduate Teaching Assistant. Auburn University. Teaching three sections of an introductory Psychology and Culture undergraduate course. Preparing material compiling examination questions, grading examinations, and calculating final grades.

1999-2001 Sailing instructor, Utah State University: Writing the curriculum for and teaching an accredited class in sailing under the recreational sports program.

1999, 2000, 2001 Teaching Assistant, Annual conference on Infancy, Childhood and Adolescence: Responsible for logistics of technical equipment, organization of course reader, computation of grades and general organization of the conference.

1999 Statistics tutor, Utah State University: Tutoring students in statistical techniques for a psychological statistics class for four consecutive semesters, including tutoring on distance education classes.

1998-2000 Education re-entry seminars. Utah State University. Presenting seminars to the general public on the aspects of re-entry to higher education for the older student, and the problems and benefits associated with returning to school.

1998-2000 Volunteer teaching assistant, Abnormal psychology, Utah State University: Lecturing in an abnormal psychology class on mood disorders and personality disorders. SERVICE PRACTICA 2000-2001 Director of peer facilitator training, Women’s and Re-entry Student Center Utah State University: Overseeing the training of peer facilitators for non-traditional students.

1999-2001 Family Institute of Northern Utah, Logan, Utah: Co teaching psychoeducational groups on domestic violence, parenting skills and anger management. This included groups for men, women, teenagers, young children, perpetrators, victims and combination husband and wife groups.

1997, 1998, 1999 Student orientation and registration (SOAR) counselor, Utah State University: Conducting half-day seminars for incoming non-traditional students.

1997-2000 Peer Facilitator, Women’s and Re-entry Student Center, Utah State University: Counseling non-traditional students on entering or re-entering university.

PUBLIC SERVICE

2005 Red Cross Volunteer (Hurricane Katrina) 2003 Participant in Habitat for Humanity. 1998-2001 President and charter member of the USU Sailing club. 1992-1999 Boy Scout Leader. 1990-1991 Member of the board of Directors of The Laredo Maquiladora Manufacturing Association. 1989-1990 President of the Laredo Mexican American Chamber of Commerce. 1989-1990 Secretary of the Laredo Maquiladora Manufacturing Association. HONORS AND AWARDS

2013 Recipient Outstanding Faculty Performance Award for Research, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing an Allied Health, Tuskegee University. Academic year 2012 – 2013. 2006 Recipient of a Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA) Student Presenters’ Award 2005 Recipient of a Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA) Student Presenters’ Award 2004 Recipient of a Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA) Student Presenters’ Award 2003 Recipient of a Society for the Advancement of Behavior Analysis (SABA) Student Presenters’ Award 2001 Recipient of the Star award, (Scholarship, Teaching, Applied, Research), awarded by the Psychology Department, Utah State University, on a non-annual basis, based on achievement in all areas. 2000 National Deans List. Utah State University. 2000 Pinnacle Honor Society. 1999 Psi Chi Honor Society. 1999 Golden Key Honor Society. 1994 US Patent # 5,611,539