Lerin Chastain
Ph.D. Student
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Research Summary
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Randy Gallucci
Research Interests: Immunopharmacology; Wound healing
Education & Experience
Education
- M.S., Cell Biology, University of Oklahoma HSC, OKC, OK, 2006
- B.S., Biological Science/Microbiology, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 2004
Honors & Service
Honors
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OSU Deans Honor Roll, 2001-2004
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NIH Minority Supplement, 2006-2009
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John B. Bruce Outstanding Postgraduate Student Award, 2009
Service
- President, OUHSC Graduate Student Association, 2008-2009
- Vice President/Secretary, OUHSC Graduate Student Association, 2007-2008
Selected Publications & Presentations
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Luckett-Chastain LR, Gallucci RM. IL-6 modulates TGF-beta expression in skin and dermal fibroblasts from IL-6 deficient mice. Br J Dermtol 2009; April 29.
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Luckett LR, Gallucci RM. Interleukin 6 modules migration and MMP function in dermal fibroblasts from IL6-KO mice. B J Derm 2007; 156(6): 1163-1167.