EDUCATION Kimberly M. Stroka University of Maryland, College Park Fischell Department of Bioengineering College Park, MD 20742 Office: 301.405.8781 Cell: 570.406.0997 E-mail: kmurley@umd.edu Ph.D. Bioengineering, University of Maryland (College Park, MD), Expected Dec. 2011 GPA 4.0 Ph.D. thesis: Biophysical aspects of leukocyte transmigration through the vascular endothelium B.S. Physics, Denison University (Granville, OH), 2006 GPA 3.9 Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa Undergraduate thesis topic: Biomechanical analysis of human athletic motion AWARDS AND HONORS Predoctoral fellowships NIH NRSA Predoctoral Fellowship, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, F31NS068028 (January 2010 December 2011) NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (August 2006 July 2009) Travel awards Travel award for American Society of Cell Biology Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA; $300 (2010) Travel award for Self Assembly in Biology and Materials Science Workshop in Huatulco, Mexico; conference registration, lodging, and portion of flight (2010) Travel award for Physics of Cells: From the Edge to the Heart Conference in Primosten, Croatia; conference registration and lodging (2009) Travel award for NSF Civil, Mechanical, Manufacturing Innovation Conference in Honolulu, HI; conference registration and lodging (2009) Travel award for NIH Frontiers in Cell Migration Meeting in Bethesda, MD; $500 (2008) Jacob K. Goldhaber Travel Award, University of Maryland; $600 (2008) Travel award for Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Winter School for Graduate Students in Corsica, France; $650 (2008) Selected undergraduate awards President s Medal, Denison University (2006), chosen by university president and awarded to five most all-around outstanding graduating seniors Distinguished Leadership Award, Denison University (2006) Samuel C. Wheeler Award for Excellence in Physics, Denison University Physics Department (2006) Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, $7500 (2005) Anderson Summer Science Scholar, Denison University Physics Department (June - August 2005) Anderson Science Scholarship, Full Tuition, Denison University (2004-2006), one scholarship awarded per year NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates, Bucknell University Physics Department (June - August 2004) University Scholarship, ¾ Tuition (Denison University, 2002-2004) Academic All-American in Cross-Country (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005) PUBLICATIONS 7. K.M. Stroka and H. Aranda-Espinoza. Endothelial cell substrate stiffness influences neutrophil transmigration via myosin light chain kinase-dependent cell contraction, Blood (in press). 6. K.M. Stroka, L.L. Norman, and H. Aranda-Espinoza. Biomaterial Mechanics, book chapter to be included in Biomedical Engineering Handbook (CRC Press), Tissue Engineering section, Edited by John P. Fisher and Antonios G. Mikos (scheduled for publication in 2011). 5. C. Luna, K.M. Stroka, H. Bermudez, and H. Aranda-Espinoza, 2011. Thermodynamics of monolayers formed by mixtures of phosphatidylcholine/phosphatidylserine, Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 85: 293-300. Page 1 of 5
4. K.M. Stroka and H. Aranda-Espinoza, 2011. Effects of morphology versus cell-cell interactions on endothelial cell stiffness, Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering 4(1): 9-27. 3. K.M. Stroka and H. Aranda-Espinoza, 2010. A biophysical view of the interplay between mechanical forces and signaling pathways during transendothelial cell migration, FEBS Journal 277: 1145-1158. Flash title on cover of issue. 2. Norman, L.L., K.M. Stroka, and H. Aranda-Espinoza, 2009. Guiding Axons in the Central Nervous System: A Tissue-Engineering Approach, Tissue Eng Part B Rev 15(3): 291-305. 1. K.M. Stroka and H. Aranda-Espinoza, 2009. Neutrophils display biphasic relationship between migration and substrate stiffness, Cell Motility and Cytoskeleton 66(6): 328-341. PRESENTATIONS Please note that I have presented under both my married name (K.M. Stroka) and my maiden name (K.G. Murley). Invited Talks (* indicates presenting author) 26. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Mechanics of leukocyte transmigration through endothelial cell monolayers (seminar talk, Fischell Department of Bioengineering Seminar Series, University of Maryland, October 2010) 25. K.M. Stroka*, and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Biophysical aspects of leukocyte migration and transmigration, (talk for Dr. Alfredo Quiñones lab, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, February 20, 2009) 24. K.G. Murley*, D. Wolfe, and B. Cunningham, Cubic phase Formations in phospholipid bilayers (seminar talk, Denison University Physics Seminar Series, February 2005, Granville, OH) 23. K.G. Murley*, D. Wolfe, and B. Cunningham, Cubic phase formations in phospholipid bilayers (seminar talk, Bucknell University NSF REU, August 2004, Lewisburg, PA) Presentations (* indicates presenting author) 22. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Leukocyte transmigration is mediated by endothelial cell contractile forces and substrate stiffness (poster, UMD-NCI Cancer Technology Partnership Workshop, March 2011, College Park, MD) 21. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Leukocyte transmigration is mediated by endothelial cell contractile forces and substrate stiffness (poster, Biophysical Society Meeting, March 2011, Baltimore, MD) 20. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Aspects of cell-cell and cell-substrate adhesion in neutrophil transmigration (poster, American Society of Cell Biology Conference, December 2010, Philadelphia, PA) 19. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Mechanics of leukocyte transmigration through endothelial cell monolayers (talk, Biomedical Engineering Society Conference, October 2010, Austin, TX) 18. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Effects of morphology versus cell-cell adhesions on endothelial cell stiffness (talk and poster, Gordon Research Conference Signaling by Adhesion Receptors, July 2010, Colby College, Waterville, ME) 17. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Endothelial cell stiffness depends on the presence of neighbors (poster, Self Assembly in Biology and Materials Science Workshop, June 2010, Huatulco, Mexico) 16. K.M. Stroka and H. Aranda-Espinoza*, Effects of neighbors on endothelial cell stiffness (poster, Biophysical Society meeting, February 2010, San Francisco, CA) Page 2 of 5
15. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Engineering endothelial cell monolayers for leukocyte transmigration using substrate mechanics (poster, Biomedical Engineering Society Conference, October 2009, Pittsburgh, PA) 14. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Neutrophil migration is biphasic with substrate stiffness (poster, Physics of Cells: From the Edge to the Heart, September 2009, Primosten, Croatia) 13. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Mechanical properties of the substrate affect leukocyte migration (poster, NSF Civil, Mechanical, Manufacturing Innovation Conference, June 2009, Honolulu, HI) 12. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Biophysical aspects of endothelial cell monolayers as a substrate for leukocyte migration (poster, 3 rd Annual Fischell Festival, University of Maryland, April 2009, College Park, MD) 11. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Substrate stiffness affects neutrophil motility (poster, Frontiers in Cell Migration meeting, September 2008, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD) 10. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Neutrophil random migration is biphasic with substrate stiffness (poster, Gordon Research Conference Signaling by Cell Adhesion Receptors, June/July 2008, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA) 9. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Effects of substrate compliance on neutrophil motility (poster, 2 nd Annual Fischell Festival, University of Maryland, April 2008, College Park, MD) 8. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Substrate compliance affects neutrophil motility and morphology (poster, Pierre Gilles de Gennes Winter School for Graduate Students, February 2008, Cargese, Corsica, France) 7. L.L. Matta*, K.M. Stroka, and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Strong adhesion identifies potential neurite extension and polarization sites in PC12 cells (poster, Twelfth International Symposium on Neural Regeneration, December 2007, Pacific Grove, CA) 6. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Effects of substrate compliance on neutrophil motility (poster, American Society of Cell Biology Annual Meeting, December 2007, Washington, DC) 5. K.M. Stroka* and H. Aranda-Espinoza, Effects of substrate compliance on neutrophil motility (poster, Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, September 2007, Los Angeles, CA) 4. K.G. Murley*, P. Fanaritis, and K.A. Coplin, Modeling lower arm position at takeoff in the pole vault: Forces in flying high (poster, American Association of Physics Teachers Winter Meeting, January 2006, Anchorage, AK) 3. K.G. Murley*, P. Fanaritis, and K.A. Coplin, The physics of human athletic motion: An analysis of vaulting events (poster, Denison University Summer Scholars Poster Session, August 2005, Granville, OH) 2. K.G. Murley*, D. Wolf, and B. Cunningham, Cubic phase formations in phospholipid bilayers (poster, American Physical Society March Meeting, March 2005, Los Angeles, CA) 1. K.G. Murley*, D. Wolf, and B. Cunningham, Cubic phase formations in phospholipid bilayers (poster, Bucknell University NSF REU Poster Session, July 2004, Lewisburg, PA) TEACHING EXPERIENCE External grader, University of Maryland, College Park, Fischell Department of Bioengineering Cell Engineering, Evaluated 15 student research proposal presentations, October 2010 Guest Lecturer, University of Maryland College Park, Fischell Department of Bioengineering Biology for Engineers Laboratory, Lecture: Elasticity Theory, October 5, 2009; March 1, 2010; October 5, 2010 Cell Motility, Lecture: Cell Migration and Effects of Substrate Compliance, November 5, 2007 Page 3 of 5
Teaching Assistant, University of Maryland College Park, Fischell Department of Bioengineering Cellular and Physiological Transport Phenomena, with Dr. Keith Herold, Spring 2008 Biology for Engineers Laboratory, with Dr. Helim Aranda-Espinoza, Fall 2008 Tutor, Denison University Physics Department, Spring 2006 Laboratory Assistant, Denison University Physics Department Introductory Mechanics for Non-majors (2 sections), with Dr. Jeffrey Sudol and Dr. Dean Richardson, Fall 2005 Introductory Mechanics for Majors, with Dr. Wesley Walter, Spring 2005 Energy and the Environment, with Dr. Wesley Walter, Spring 2004 Quarks to Cosmos, with Dr. Steven Doty, Fall 2003 Homework and Lab Notebook Grader, Denison University Physics Department Introductory Mechanics for Majors with Dr. Wesley, Spring 2005 Quarks to Cosmos with Dr. Steven Doty, Fall 2003 MENTORING EXPERIENCE I have mentored the following students in the Cell Biophysics Laboratory at the University of Maryland, College Park. This role includes project design and guidance, as well as experimental training. Spring 2011, (1) Bioengineering, (1) Physics, and (1) Biology undergraduate students Fall 2010, (1) Bioengineering, (1) Physics, and (1) Biology undergraduate students Summer 2010, (4) Bioengineering undergraduate students and (1) High school student Spring 2010, (2) Bioengineering undergraduate students Summer 2009, (1) Bioengineering undergraduate student and (1) High school student Fall 2008-Spring 2009, (1) Physiology undergraduate student Summer 2008, (1) Mechanical Engineering undergraduate student Spring 2008, (1) Bioengineering undergraduate student Fall 2007, (1) Mechanical Engineering graduate student Summer 2007, (1) Chemical Engineering undergraduate student from Physics REU program PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS Biomedical Engineering Society American Society of Cell Biology Biophysical Society Sigma Xi Research Society HONORS SOCIETY INDUCTIONS Phi Beta Kappa, Academic Honors Society (Denison University, 2006) Sigma Xi, Science Research Society (Denison University, 2005) Omicron Delta Kappa, National Leadership Honors Society (Denison University, 2005) Mortar Board, National College Senior Honors Society (Denison University, 2005) Sigma Pi Sigma, Physics Honors Society (Denison University, 2004) Pi Mu Epsilon, Mathematics Honors Society (Denison University, 2004) Phi Society, Freshman Academic Honors Society (Denison University, 2003) Page 4 of 5
SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP Chair, 2012 Gordon Research Seminar (student section of Signaling by Adhesion Receptors Gordon Research Conference) Panel member, Seminar on applying for graduate fellowships, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland (September 22, 2010) Volunteer, Women in Engineering LEAD Academy in Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park (Summers 2008, 2009, 2010) Judge, Marley Middle School Science Fair (Spring 2008), Anne Arundel County Regional Science and Engineering Fair (Spring 2008), Annapolis Middle School Science Fair (Winters 2009 and 2010) Treasurer, Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Society (Denison University, 2005-2006), Granted Outstanding Chapter Award by the National Society for this year Secretary/Treasurer, Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Society (Denison University, 2005-2006) President, Sigma Pi Sigma Physics Society (Denison University, 2004-2005), Granted Outstanding Chapter Award by the National Society for this year Organizer/Presenter, Physics Outreach Program (Denison University, 2003-2006), Presented physics demonstrations to local elementary school classes Page 5 of 5