ANTHONY JOSEPH VERLANGIERI
Biochemical Toxicologist/Pharmacologist
Department of Pharmacology
School of Pharmacy
University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi 38677
| EDUCATION | |
| 1968-1973 |
Penn State University, Ph.D. Biochemistry/Physiology |
| 1963-1968 |
Rutgers University, B.Sc. Biochemistry |
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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| 1986-Present |
Director Atherosclerosis Research Laboratories, Professor of Toxicology and Pharmacology, University of Mississippi, School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacology |
| 1980-1985 |
Director Atherosclerosis Research Laboratories, Associate Professor of Toxicology and Pharmacology, University of Mississippi, School of Pharmacy Department of Pharmacology |
| 1973-1979 |
Assistant Professor of Environmental Toxicology, Rutgers University, Cook College, Dept. of Animal Sciences |
| 1973-1979 |
Director Environmental Toxicology Animal
Laboratory, Rutgers University |
| 1968-1973 |
Research Assistant, Dept. of Biochemistry, Penn State University |
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CONSULTING ACTIVITY |
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Study Supervisor: Independent toxicology testing
laboratory (1975-Present). Expert in Toxicology to the Attorney General in New Jersey (as needed), Workman's Compensation cases in the State of Mississippi. Toxic Torts. List in TASA as Expert in Toxicology Designated Expert by the Supreme Court of Mississippi |
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TEACHING ACTIVITY |
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| University of Mississippi |
Graduate Courses Integrated Lab, Toxicology , Methods in Toxicology, Special Topics in Toxicology , Seminar in Toxicology Undergraduate Courses Pathophysiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Grad. School Faculty |
| Rutgers University |
Mechanisms of Vertebrate Toxicology, Survey of the Principles of Toxicology, Graduate School Faculty, Ph.D., M.S. Thesis Advising |
| Penn State University |
Experimental Biochemistry, Clinical Biochemistry |
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SERVICE ACTIVITY |
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| University of Mississippi |
Poison Control Unit, Coordinator, Design of New Animal Facility Faculty Senate, Finance Committee Faculty Senate Chairman, Academic Discipline Committee Univ. Faculty Housing Committee Chairman Animal Care Committee School of Pharmacy Chairman, Grad. Program Committee Dept. of Pharmacology |
| Rutgers University | Chairman, Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology Committee |
| Community |
Scientific Advisor - American, Diabetes
Association (Oxford), Youth Sports Coach, Past-President Oxford Soccer Org., Science Fair Judge (Local-Regional) |
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ACTIVE THESIS ADVISING |
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| University of Mississippi |
Graduate Ph.D. (Biochemistry) 2; M.S. (Biochemistry) 2; Completed Ph.D. (Pharmacology and Toxicology) 1 completed, 2 current Dissertation committees: Past-6 Undergraduate 40 Pharmacy students (yearly) |
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RESEARCH SUPPORT |
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Role of Ascorbic Acid in Atherogenesis: Coronary
Heart Disease Research Project, Washington, D.C.; A.J. Verlangieri, Principal Investigator;1980-1981. Primate Atherogenesis Intervention Study; American Health Assistance Foundation, Washington, D.C.; A.J. Verlangieri, Principal Investigator; July 1, 1981-June 30, 1983. Interaction of Hyperglycemia and Ascorbate in Diabetic Angiopathies, Coronary Heart Disease Research Project, Washington, D.C.; A. J. Verlangieri, Principal Investigator; March 1, 1982 February 28, 1984. Insulin and Ascorbate Transport: Diabetic Retinal Angiopathy; American Heart Association; A. J. Verlangieri, Principal Investigator; July 1, 1981 -June 30, 1983. Primate Atherogenesis Intervention Study Phase I 1; American Health Assistance Foundation, Washington, D.C.; A. J. Verlangieri, Principal Investigator; July 1, 1983-June 30, 1990. Interaction of Hyperglycemia and Ascorbate in Diabetic Angiopathies; Coronary Heart Disease Research Project, Washington, D.C.; A. J. Verlangieri, Principal Investigator; March 11, 1984 February 28, 1987. Study of the Metabolism and Transport of L-Ascorbic Acid, Inter-Cal Corporation, Prescott, AZ-. A.J. Verlangieri, Principal Investigator; Jan. 1990 to Dec. 1990. The Osteogenic Disorder Rat. L-Ascorbic Acid and Memory Performance, Faculty Research Grants, Office of Research. Jan 1, 1990 - Dec 31, 1991 Natural Vitamin E and Primate Atherogenesis, July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991, Henkel Corporation. |
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RELATED PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES |
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| Funded European Lecture Tour, Sep. 1990, Sponsor Inter-Cal Corporation. L-Ascorbic Acid's Influence on Cardiovascular Diseases (England, Sweden, Nertherlands, West Germany) | |
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INTERNATIONAL AWARD |
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| 1990 HERMES VITAMIN RESEARCH PRIZE, sponsored by HERMES GMBH Pharmaceuticals, Munich, Germany. For "Investigation of the Prevention and Regression of Primate Atherosclerosis by d-Alpha-Tocopherol." | |
| This prize is awarded every two years for "the most important work in the field of Vitamins and Disease." The award was received in Munich on October 26, 1990 and consisted of a plaque and 10,000 DM. The paper was selected by a panel of world recognized scientists in the field. Other submissions included papers from the USSR, Canada, France, Great Britain, USA, New Zealand, Australia, and Germany. | |