Peter G. Bradford PhD
Peter G. Bradford
PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Apoptosis and cell death; Cell growth, differentiation and development; Endocrinology; Gene Expression; Molecular genetics; Reproductive Endocrinology; Signal Transduction; Toxicology; Vitamins and Trace Nutrients
Professional Summary:
My research and practice focuses on developing, promoting, and evaluating effective means of pharmacology instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, professional, and interprofessional levels.
Developing a competency-based curriculum in pharmacology for students at all levels, I have incorporated specific instructional methods into existing core courses that has, in effect, taken a sometimes intimidating subject like pharmacology and presented it to students in manageable ways.
Studies of the effectiveness of these methods are conducted in collaboration with professional societies, including ASPET and its Division of Pharmacology Education. Specific instructional methods in the study include: patient case presentations by professional students utilizing rubric descriptors of performance quality and 360 feedback; Pharm Fridays throughout the second year medical curriculum incorporating organized lists of pertinent drugs to recognize, student-oriented learning objectives, pharmacology study guides focusing on essential therapeutics, their indications, mechanisms of action, adverse drug reactions, and drug interactions; active participation clicker sessions with relevant board-style pharmacology questions; development of performance-based pharmacology questions within the multidisciplinary objective structured clinical exam (OSCE) taken by all DDS candidates; and video presentations demonstrating pertinent pharmacology topics such as medical sedation, use of emergency drugs in the clinic, and safe and effective means for pain management with interviews of clinical experts. These and other instructional methods in the study are highly rated by students and proven effective by outcomes on standardized exams.
For the last several years, I have been co-director of the endocrine-reproductive biology module for second-year medical students. As an ongoing means to improve pharmacology instruction, I coordinated the recent survey of pharmacology instruction in the medical curriculum, assessing adequacy of pharmacology learning objectives, utility of various instructional methods, coverage of USMLE Step 1 pharmacology expectations, and incorporated mechanisms to improve instruction and medical student preparation in pharmacology. Other recent advancements include the launching of an online pre-professional undergraduate pharmacology course with all presentations fully accessible to persons with disabilities.
Education and Training:
- PhD, Biochemistry, University of Rochester (1982)
- MS, Biochemistry, University of Rochester (1980)
- BS, Biology and Chemistry, State University of New York at Albany, Summa Cum Laude (1977)
Employment:
- Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1997-present)
- Assistant Professor, Pharmacology and Toxicology, State University of New York at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1990–1997)
- Assistant Professor, Pharmacology, Hahnemann University (1987–1990)
- Research Assistant Professor, Pharmacology, Medical College of Virginia (1986–1987)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Pharmacology, Medical College of Virginia (1983–1986)
- Instructor, Department of Chemistry, Nazareth College (1981–1982)
- Graduate Student, Biochemistry, University of Rochester (1977–1982)
Awards and Honors:
- Faculty Marshal and Ceremonial Mace-Bearer (2021)
- Siegel Award nominee for Excellence in Teaching (2021)
- ASPET Fellow of the Academy of Pharmacology Educators (2017)
- SUNY Chancellor‘s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2015)
- Richard A. Powell Award (2014)
- University of Rochester Graduate School Alumni Award (1995)
- Editor’s Excellence Award (1991)
- Visiting Scholar (1991)
- Sigma Xi Scientific Research Award for Achievement in Science (1988)
- NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship in Endocrine Research (1983)
- John B. Foote Award for Research in Cardiovascular Disease and Injury (1983)
- NIH Predoctoral Fellowship in Pharmacological Sciences (1980)
- Summa Cum Laude (1977)
- Phi Beta Kappa (1977)
- Phi Beta Kappa (1977)
Research Expertise:
- Editorial Board Member: Molecular Nutrition and Food Research
- Pharmacology Instruction: After heading the Jacobs School Pharmacology Task Force, recommendations were implemented into the medical curriculum including organized pharmacology study guides, interactive pharmacology reviews, and board-style pharmacology question banks in all second year modules.
UB 2020 Strategic Strengths:
- Molecular Recognition in Biological Systems and Bioinformatics
Grants and Sponsored Research:
- January 2006–December 2007
Chromatin Immunoprecipitation of the InsP3 Receptor Gene Promoter Binding Proteins.
American Association for Dental Research
Role: Principal Investigator
$2,400 - January 2004–December 2006
Environment and Society Institute, University at Buffalo, Potential Protection from Pesticide Induced Breast Cancer by Phytosterols
State University of New York at Buffalo
Role: Co-Investigator
$10,000 - March 2000–August 2002
HLA Genotypes Associated with Susceptibility to Chronic Beryllium Disease
Environment and Society Institute
Role: Principal Investigator
$16,000 - October 1997–September 2000
Estrogen Regulation of the Osteoblast InsP3 Receptor
NIDCR
Role: Principal Investigator
$156,000 - February 1999–January 2000
Analysis of Estrogen Effects on Bone
Institute for Research on Women and Gender
Role: Principal Investigator
$2,000 - August 1997–June 1998
Melatonin Suppression of PC-12 Cell Growth
Multidisciplinary Pilot Program Grant
Role: Co-Investigator
$14,798 - April 2000
HLA Genotyping, Allelic Determination, and Genetic Counseling
Multiple corporate sponsors
Role: Principal Investigator
$12,000
Journal Articles:
- Bradford PG. (2013) Invited Review: Curcumin and Obesity. BioFactors (Jan), 39(1): 78-87.
- Virarkur M Alappat L Bradford PG Awad AB. (2013) L-Arginine and Nitric Oxide in CNS Function and Neurodegenerative Diseases. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition (Jan), 53(11): 1157-1167.
- Bradford PG Awad AB. (2010) Modulation of Signal Transduction in Cancer Cells by Phytosterols. BioFactors (Jan), 36(4): 241-247.
- Bradford PG Gerace KV, Roland RL, Chrzan BG. (2010) Estrogen Regulation of Apoptosis in Osteoblasts. Physiology & Behavior (Jan), 99: 181-185.
- Awad, AB, Barta, SL, Fink, CS, Bradford P. (2008) Beta-Sitosterol Enhances Tamoxifen Effectiveness on Breast Cancer Cells by Affecting Ceramide Metabolism. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research (Jan), 52: 419-426.
- Bradford PG. (2008) Estrogen and Bone Density. Health Aging (Jan), 6.
- Awad AB, Chinnam M, Fink CS, Bradford PG. (2007) Beta-sitosterol activates Fas signaling in human breast cancer cells. Phytomedicine (Jan), 14(11): 747-754.
- Chrzan BG, Bradford PG. (2007) Phytoestrogens activate estrogen receptor beta1 and estrogenic responses in human breast and bone cancer cell lines. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research (Jan), 51(2): 171-177.
- Bradford PG Awad AB. (2007) Phytosterols as Anticancer Compounds. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research (Jan), 51: 161-170.
- Bradford PG Awad AB. (2007) Phytosterols as Anticancer Compounds. Molecular Nutrition & Food Research (Jan), 51: 161-170.
- Bradford PG. (2007) The Blackboard Learning System. Journal of Educational Technology Systems (Jan), 35(3): 301-314.
- Bradford PG Porciello M, Balkon N, Backus D. (2007) The Blackboard Learning System: The be all and end all in educational instruction?. Journal of Educational Technology Systems (Jan), 35: 301-314.
- Awad AB, Chinnam M, Fink CS Bradford PG. (2004) Targeting ceramide to stimulate apoptosis by dietary means. Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research (Jan), 2: 93-100.
- Bradford PG, Maglich JM, Kirkwood KL. (2000) IL-1 beta increases type 1 inositol trisphosphate receptor expression and IL-6 secretory capacity in osteoblastic cell cultures. Mol Cell Biol Res Commun (Jan), 3(2): 73-75.
- Bradford PG, Maglich JM, Ponticelli AS, Kirkwood KL. (2000) The effect of bone morphogenetic protein-7 on the expression of type I inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor in G-292 osteosarcoma cells and primary osteoblast cultures. Arch Oral Biol (Jan), 45(2): 159-166.
- Loza JC, Carpio LC, Bradford PG, Dziak R. (1999) Molecular characterization of the alpha1 subunit of the L type voltage calcium channel expressed in rat calvarial osteoblasts. J Bone Miner Res (Jan), 14(3): 386-395.
- Kirkwood KL, Golub LM, Bradford PG. (1999) Non-antimicrobial and antimicrobial tetracyclines inhibit IL-6 expression in murine osteoblasts. Ann N Y Acad Sci (Jan), 878: 667-670.
- Lee B, Bradford PG, Laychock SG. (1998) Characterization of inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor isoform mRNA expression and regulation in rat pancreatic islets, RINm5F cells and betaHC9 cells. J Mol Endocrinol (Jan), 21(1): 31-39.
- Kirkwood KL, Homick K, Dragon MB, Bradford PG. (1997) Cloning and characterization of the type I inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor gene promoter. Regulation by 17beta-estradiol in osteoblasts. J Biol Chem (Jan), 272(36): 22425-22431.
- Kirkwood KL, Dziak R, Bradford PG. (1996) Inositol trisphosphate receptor gene expression and hormonal regulation in osteoblast-like cell lines and primary osteoblastic cell cultures. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research (Jan), 11: 1889-1896.
- Hui P, Guo X, Bradford PG. (1995) Isolation and functional characterization of the human gene encoding the myeloid zinc finger protein MZF-1. Biochemistry (Jan), 34(50): 16493-16502.
- Bradford PG, Jin Y, Hui P. (1993) 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 enhances the transcription and expression of the inositol trisphosphate receptor gene in HL-60 cells. Mol Pharmacol (Jan), 44(2): 292-297.
- Bradford PG, Jin Y, Hui P, Wang X. (1992) IL-3 and GM-CSF induce the expression of the inositol trisphosphate receptor in K562 myeloblast cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun (Jan), 187(1): 438-442.
- Bradford PG, Wang X, Jin Y, Hui P. (1992) Transcriptional regulation and increased functional expression of the inositol trisphosphate receptor in retinoic acid-treated HL-60 cells. J Biol Chem (Jan), 267(29): 20959-20964.
- Bradford PG, Autieri M. (1991) Increased expression of the inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptor in human leukaemic (HL-60) cells differentiated with retinoic acid or dimethyl sulphoxide. Biochem J (Jan), 280: 205-210.
- Chernick WS, Bobyock E, Bradford PG. (1989) 5-Hydroxytryptamine modulation of rat parotid salivary gland secretion. Journal of Dental Research (Jan), 68: 59-63.
- Bradford PG, Spat A, Rubin RP. (1987) Identification of a receptor for inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate in saponin-permeabilized rabbit peritoneal neutrophils. Annals New York Academy of Science (Jan), 494: 91-94.
- Bradford PG, Irvine RF. (1987) Specific binding sites for [3H]inositol(1,3,4,5)tetrakisphosphate on membranes of HL-60 cells. Biochem Biophys Res Commun (Jan), 149(2): 680-685.
- Bitar KN, Bradford PG, Putney JW, Makhlouf GM. (1986) Stoichiometry of contraction and Ca2+ mobilization by inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate in isolated gastric smooth muscle cells. J Biol Chem (Jan), 261(35): 16591-16596.
- Bradford PG, Rubin RP. (1986) Quantitative changes in inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate in chemoattractant-stimulated neutrophils. J Biol Chem (Jan), 261(33): 15644-15647.
- Spät A, Bradford PG, McKinney JS, Rubin RP, Putney JW. (1986) A saturable receptor for 32P-inositol-1,4,5-triphosphate in hepatocytes and neutrophils. Nature (Jan), 319: 514-516.
- Bradford PG, Rubin RP. (1986) Guanine nucleotide regulation of phospholipase C activity in permeabilized rabbit neutrophils. Inhibition by pertussis toxin and sensitization to submicromolar calcium concentrations. Biochem J (Jan), 239(1): 97-102.
- Bitar KN, Bradford PG, Putney JW Jr, Makhlouf GM. (1986) Cytosolic calcium during contraction of isolated mammalian gastric muscle cells. Science (Jan), 232: 1143-1145.
- Bradford PG, Rubin RP. (1986) The differential effects of nedocromil sodium and sodium cromoglycate on the secretory response of rabbit peritoneal neutrophils. Eur J Respir Dis (Jan), 69(147): 238-240.
- Bradford PG Rubin RP. (1985) The role of inositol phospholipid turnover in the action of peptide secretagogues. Proceedings Ninth International Congress Pharmacology (Jan), 2: 167-176.
- Bradford PG Rubin RP. (1985) Characterization of formyl-methionyl-leucyl-phenylalanine stimulation of inositol trisphosphate accumulation in rabbit neutrophils. Molecular Pharmacology (Jan), 27: 74-78.
- Bradford PG, Rubin RP. (1985) Leukotriene B4 stimulates phospholipase-C-mediated formation of inositol trisphosphate in neutrophils: implications for convergence of the phospholipase A2 and C pathways. Adv Prostaglandin Thromboxane Leukotriene Res (Jan), 15: 105-108.
- Bradford PG, Rubin RP. (1985) Pertussis toxin inhibits chemotactic factor-induced phospholipase C stimulation and lysosomal enzyme secretion in rabbit neutrophils. FEBS Lett (Jan), 183(2): 317-320.
- Bradford PG, Marinetti GV, Abood LG. (1983) Stimulation of phospholipase A2 and secretion of catecholamines from brain synaptosomes by potassium and A23187. J Neurochem (Jan), 41(6): 1684-1693.
- Bradford PG Marinetti GV. (1982) Effects of anesthetics on phospholipid topology and dopamine uptake and release in rat brain synaptosomes. Journal of Membrane Biology (Jan), 67: 211-218.
- Bradford PG. (1981) Trinitrobenzenesulfonic acid and fluorodinitrobenzene: probes to study local anesthetic effects in cell membranes. Journal of Membrane Biology (Jan), 61: 193-198.
Books and Book Chapters:
- Bradford PG Awad AB. (2013) Tamoxifen Concepts and Cancer: New Paradigms. In: Tamoxifen: Biological Activities and Therapeutic Outcomes. Nova Science Publishers, 113-134.
- Awad AB, Bradford PG. (2012) Functional Foods and Cardiovascular Disease. In: Role of Garlic Products in Reducing Cardiovascular Risks. Functional Foods and Cardiovascular Disease, 167-178.
- Bradford PG Awad AB. (2010) Adipose Tissue and Inflammation. In: Adipose Tissue and Anti-inflammatory Pharmacotherapy. CRC Press Taylor and Francis, 285-296.
- Awad AB Bradford PG. (2010) Adipose Tissue and Inflammation. CRC Press Taylor & Francis LLC.
- Bradford PG Awad AB. (2010) Herbal Medicine - A Cancer Chemoproventive and Therapeutic Perspective. In: Anticancer Properties of Phytosterols. , 279-291.
- Bradford P, Awad, AB. (2010) Adipose Tissue and Inflammation. In: Conclusions and Future Directions. In: Adipose Tissue and Inflammation. CRC Press Taylor and Francis, 297-300.
- Awad AB Bradford PG. (2006) Nutrition and Cancer Prevention. CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group.
- Bradford PG. (2006) In: Phytosterols: Bioactivity on Cancer.
- Bradford PG. (2005) Dental Pharmacology.
- Bradford PG. (1998) Allergy: Principles and Practice, Fifth Edition. In: Receptor Structures and Signal Transduction. Mosby-Year Book, 83-93.
- Bradford PG. (1993) Allergy: Principles and Practice, Fourth Edition. In: Signal Transduction and Cell Activation. Mosby-YearBook, 47-59.
Professional Memberships:
- New York Pharmacology Society ASPET Chapter; Co-Founder and Treasurer-Secretary, Regional Chapter of American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (2010–present)
- ASPET; American Society of Pharmacology and Experimantal Therapeutics (2009–present)
- Phi Beta Kappa Association of Western New York (2007–present)
- The Endocrine Society (2002–present)
- American Association for Dental Research (2001–present)
Presentations:
- "Achieving Excellence in Teaching" Invited by UB Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs for presentation to UB junior faculty (2017)
- "Effects of Vitamin D on Apoptosis in Primary Human Osteoblasts" UB School of Dental Medicine Research Day (2011)
- "Case Studies of Androgenic Anabolic Steroid Abuse in Athletes" University Sports Medicine (2011)
- "Bisphosphonate Therapy and Best Dental Practices" UB School of Dental Medicine; UB School of Dental Medicine; UB School of Dental Medicine (2010)
- "Careers in Biomedical Science" West Senca School District Career Day 2010; West Senca School District; High school students from West Seneca East and West Seneca West high schools (2010)
- "Effects of Estradiol on Apoptotic Protein Levels in Primary Human Osteoblasts" UB School of Dental Medicine Research Day; School of Dental Medicine; School of Dental Medicine Faculty and Students (2010)
- "Anabolic Steroids" University Sports Medicine; UB University Sports Medicine; University Sports Medicine Fellows (2009)
- "Programmed Cell Death in Alveolar Bone" UB SDM Student Research Organization; UB SDM Student Research Organization; UB SDM Student Research Organization (2009)
- "Estradiol inhibits apoptotic gene expression, caspase-3 activation, and apoptosis in primary human osteoblasts" Endocrine Society ENDO 09; Endocrine Society; Endocrine Society (2009)
- "Estrogen Regulation of Apoptosis in Bone" SUNY Conversations in the Disciplines; SUNY Conversations in the Disciplines; Conversations in the Capital District on Hormones (2008)
- "Functional Foods" Women‘s World Magazine; Women‘s World Magazine; Women‘s World Magazine (2008)
- "For Widely Used Drug, Question of Usefulness is Still Lingering" New York Times Business Page; New York Times; New York Times Business Page (2008)
- "Phytosterols and Cholesterol-lowering Drugs" Pharmalot Pharma Blog with Ed Silverman; Pharmalot Pharma Blog; Pharmalot Pharma Blog (2008)
- "Research Ethics" IGPBS Incoming Doctoral Students; School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; IGPBS Incoming Doctoral Students (2008)
- "Hormonal Regulation of Gene Transcription from the Type I InsP3R Promoter in Human Osteoblastic Cells" Endocrine Society ENDO 2007; Endocrine Society; Endocrine Society (2007)
- "Pharmacotherapeutics of Pain Management" UB School of Dental Medicine, Continuing Dental Education; UB School of Dental Medicine, Continuing Dental Education; UB School of Dental Medicine, Continuing Dental Education (2007)
- "Estrogen and Bone Protection" Interview with Gabe DiMaio WBFO Radio; WBFO Radio; WBFO Radio (2007)
- "Bisphosphonates and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw" American Dental Association Continuing Dental Education NYS Simulcast; American Dental Association; American Dental Association Continuing Dental Education (2006)
- "Identification of an AP-2 Binding Site in the Type I Inositol 1, 4, 5- Trisphosphate Receptor Gene Promoter" UB Department of Oral Biology Research Day; UB Department of Oral Biology; UB Department of Oral Biology (2006)
- "UB Warren Perry Lectureship" UB School of Public Health and Health Professions; UB School of Public Health and Health Professions; UB School of Public Health and Health Professions (2006)
- "The Blackboard Learning System" SUNY Conference on Instructional Technologies; SUNY Conference on Instructional Technologies; SUNY Conference on Instructional Technologies (2006)
- "ChIP Analysis of IP3R Gene Promoter Binding Proteins" American Association for Dental Research; American Association for Dental Research; American Association for Dental Research (2006)
- "Human Genome and Genomic Medicine" WNY High School Science Exploration Day; WNY High School Science Exploration Day; WNY High School Science Exploration Day (2006)
- "UB School of Public Health and Health Professions" UB SPHHP Seminar Series; UB SPHHP Seminar Series; UB SPHHP Seminar Series (2006)
- "Estrogen Regulates IP3 Receptor Expression in Osteoblasts" Endocrine Society ENDO 2005; Endocrine Society; Endocrine Society (2005)
- "Characterization of an AP-2 Site in the InsP3R Gene Promoter" American Association of Orthodontics; American Association of Orthodontics; American Association of Orthodontics (2005)
- "Evaluation and Technology" SUNY Conference on Instructional Technologies; SUNY Conference on Instructional Technologies; SUNY Conference on Instructional Technologies (2005)
- "Dietary Phytosterols Protect against Atrazine-induced Increases in Aromatase Activity" UB Environment and Society Institute Colloquium; UB Environment and Society; UB Environment and Society Institute Colloquium (2005)
- "Careers in Science" West Seneca School District Career Day; West Seneca School District; West Seneca School District Career Day (2002)
- "Estrogen Effects on Bone-Forming Osteoblasts" American Association for Dental Research (2002)
- "Chronic Beryllium Disease" ESI Earth Day Colloqium (2001)
- "Transcriptional activation by estrogen receptors in human osteoblasts" International Association for Dental Research (2001)
- "The Human Genome" "AM Buffalo" Television Broadcast; WKBW (2000)
- "The Human Genome" "Michael Coren Live" Television Broadcast (2000)
Service Activities:
- ASPET Division of Pharmacology Educators professional Zoom gatherings (2021-; Participant (2021–present)
- Gathering with President Tripathi, Provost Weber, and 8 University Faculty Members to discuss University activities and future directions; Participant (2021)
- Held monthly meetings of the Faculty Council Steering Committee and school-wide Faculty Council for the 2019-2020 term; President of the Jacobs School Faculty Council (2019–2020)
- Evaluate and devise methods of teaching pharmacology in an innovative medical curriculum.; Pharmacology Task Force (2018–present)
- Medical curriculum module directors report monthly on status of instruction.; Member of the Phase 1 subcommittee of the JSMBS Curriculum Committee (2015–present)
- University at Buffalo - Faculty Senate Committee on Integrative Learning; Member (2015–present)
- Reviewer - Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA); Reviewer (2014–present)
- School of Dental Medicine Student Progress and Promotions; Member (2014–present)
- School of Dental Medicine ADA Committee on Dental Accrediation; Member (2014–present)
- Reviewer - Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology; Reviewer (2013–present)
- Reviewer - Endocrine Research; Reviewer (2013–present)
- Reviewer - Journal of Periodontology; Reviewer (2013–present)
- Reviewer - British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research; Reviewer (2012–present)
- Reviewer - Nutrition; Reviewer (2012–present)
- School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Phase I Committee; Member (2012–present)
- Universtiy at Buffalo - University at Buffalo Middle States Accreditation Team Participated in Standard 4 – Leadership and Governance; Member (2011–2014)
- SUNY University Faculty Senate Graduate and Research Committee Graduate Student Research Day Organizer (2011 and 2013)- Fifty to seventy-five graduate students from across SUNY and CUNY presented research posters at the NYS Legislative Office Building in Albany; Program Coordinator (2011–2013)
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology PMY Awards Committee; Co-Chair (2011–present)
- Editorial Board Member - Molecular Nutrition and Food Research; Editorial Board Member (2011–present)
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology PMY Curriculum Subcommittee; Member (2011–present)
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology PMY Teaching Mentoring Committee; Member (2011–present)
- New York Pharmacology Society Organizer Annual Meeting Formerly Upstate New York Pharmacology Society; Organizing Committee Member (2011–present)
- New York Pharmacology Society Secretary-Treasurer Formerly Upstate New York Pharmacology Society, Regional Chapter of American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics; Secretary/Treasurer (2011–present)
- Reviewer - European Journal of Pharmacology; Reviewer (2010–present)
- ASPET Regional Chapter: New York Pharmacology Society ASPET Regional Chapter Affiliate Organizer and Co-Founder; Co-Founder (2010–present)
- New York Pharmacology Society Founder & Organizer Formerly Upstate New York Pharmacology Society, Regional Chapter of American Society of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics; Co-Founder (2010–present)
- European Organization for Health Research; Title: Contribution of sympathetic nervous system to the anabolic effect of estrogen on bone.;; Grant Reviewer (2010)
- Reviewer - Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics; Reviewer (2010–present)
- ASPET Regional Chapter: New York Pharmacology Society New York Pharmacology Society; Secretary/Treasurer (2010–present)
- SUNY University Faculty Senate Graduate and Research Committee SUNY University Faculty Senate Graduate and Research Committee; Member (2009–2013)
- Reviewer - Endocrinology; Reviewer (2009–present)
- Curriculum; Member (2009–present)
- Editorial Board Member - Biofactors; Editorial Board Member (2009–present)
- Reviewer - Biochemical Pharmacology; Reviewer (2009–present)
- ByLaws Committee; Member (2008–present)
- Election & Bylaws; Member (2008–present)
- SUNY Faculty Senate Graduate and Research Committee; Member (2008–2012)
- American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs; Advisor (2008–present)
- School of Dental Medicine Bylaws and Election Committee; Member (2008–present)
- Curriculum Committee; Member (2008–present)
- Apppointment, Promotions,Tenure & Privileges; Member (2007–2011)
- Reviewer - Journal of Dental Research; Reviewer (2007–present)
- American Dental Association National Board Examiner American Dental Association National Board Pharmacology Test Construction Committee; Examiner (2007–2012)
- School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Faculty Council Elections and Bylaws Committee University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Faculty Council Elections and Bylaws Committee; Member (2007–2012)
- School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Promotions Committee University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Committee on Promotions to Tenure Rank, 2007-2011; Member (2007–2011)
- American Dental Association National Board Test Construction Committee; Member (2007–2011)
- Faculty Council; Member (2006–2021)
- Curriculum Committee; Member (2006–2012)
- School of Dental Medicine Curriculum Committee University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Curriculum Committee; Member (2006–present)
- American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs; Member (2006–present)
- SUNY University Faculty Senate Rpresentative to the statewide SUNY Faculty Senate; Senator (2006–2010)
- Veterans Administration Research and Development Committee Veterans Administration Research and Development Committee; School Representative (2006–2009)
- School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences GME Ethics Symposium Participated in symposium by being presentor to GME group on the topic of Research Ethics; Presentor (2001–2008)
- Faculty Senate; School Representative (2001–present)
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology PMY Qualifying Examination Committee; Committee Member (2001–2009)
- Faculty Council; Member (2000–present)
- Western New York Pharmacology Day Pharmacology Day is a day to showcase the original research performed by graduate students from the three academic departments within the University at Buffalo which are devoted to the discipline of pharmacology. Graduate students will report on their research in oral and poster presentations as well as act as moderators for the oral presentation sessions. The three participating departments are Pharmaceutical Sciences from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology and Toxicology from the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and Pharmacology and Therapeutics from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute.; Coordinator (2000–2010)
- School of Dental Medicine Executive Committee Member, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Executive Committee; Member (2000–present)
- School of Dental Medicine Third Year Student Committee University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine Third Year Student Committee; Member (2000–present)
- Endocrine Society Endocrine Society Member; Member (2000–present)
- University at Buffalo - Faculty Senate University at Buffalo Faculty Senate; Senator (2000–present)
- ASPET American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics; Member (1997–present)
- Faculty Senate; Member (1996–2006)
- Third Year Committee; Department Representative (1996–present)