Jankowski, Mark - Date Last Updated: 07/21/2008

Mark Jankowski, PhD (2001-2007)
Alumnus Page
Hails From Minnesota
Lab of Warren Porter, PhD

Current Employment
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Earth and Environmental Sciences Division
MS J495
Los Alamos NM 87545
Email: Mark Jankowski

Undergraduate and Graduate Work
University of Utah
Masters of Science in Public Health (2000)
UW-Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Bachelors of Science (1995)

Research Statement
I wish to better understand the importance of host physiological status as a way of predicting the emergence of zoonotic disease outbreaks. This work includes investigating the role of environmental contaminants on the immunocompetence of wild-ranging avian disease hosts.

Research as of May 2007
Thesis Title - The influence of habitat disturbance and synergized resmethrin on avian immunocompetence.

Thesis Chapter 1 - Fecal measures of adrenocortical activity in greater sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)

Thesis Chapter 2 - Augmented adrenal activity in greater sage grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) resident in cattle-grazed habitats depends on breeding status.

Thesis Chapter 3 - The impact of synergized resmethrin and corticosterone on avian immunity to West Nile virus.

Interests/Hobbies
Outdoor pursuits such as rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, backpacking and mountain biking. Reading. Not enough banjo playing!

Funding
National Research Service Award Predoctoral Traineeship (NIEHS Training Grant T32, 2002-2004)

Publications
Stefaniak, A.B., Weaver, V.M., Cadorette, M., Puckett, L.G., Schwartz, B.S., Wiggs, L.D., Jankowski, M.D., and P.N. Breysse. Summary of historical Beryllium Uses and Airborne Concentration Levels at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Appl Occup Environ Hyg. 2003 Sep;18(9):708-15. [PMID: 12909539]

Jankowski, M.D., Stolworthy, C.S. and D.R. Lilquist. A Study Comparing the winter and Summertime Masses of PM10 and PM2.5 in a Meadow and Deciduous Forest. SETAC Abstract Book 2002, P699, pg 298. The 23rd annual Meeting of SETAC, November, 2002, salt lake City, UT. 5 T32 ES07015-26

Posters
“Do stressed birds augment the potential transmission of West Nile virus?” M. Jankowski, E. Möstl, W, Porter, E. Hofmeister, University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States Geological Survey, University of Vienna – Oral Presentation at 2006 EcoHealth One Conference

“Assessing Basal Adrenal Activity in Greater Sage-Grouse by Measuring Corticosterone Metabolites in Fecal Samples (Poster Session 13) M. Jankowski, D Wittwer, University of Wisconsin-Madison and United States Geological Survey, Madison, WI – Presented at 2006 Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting.

“Assessing “Stress” in Greater Sage-Grouse by Measuring Corticosterone Metabolites in Feces” M. Jankowski, D Wittwer, J.C. Franson, E. Hofmeister, University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States Geological Survey, Madison, WI – Oral Presentation at the 25th (2006) Western Agencies Sage and Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse Technical Committee Meeting

"Using a Field Portable GC/MS in the MS-only Mode to Identify and Quantify Mixtures of Volatile Organic Compounds" (Poster Session 356) M. Jankowski, K. Meekin, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM - Presented at 2000 American Industrial Hygiene Conference.

"Using a Field Portable GC/MS for Organic Vapor Identification and Quantification" (Poster Session 357) K. Meekin, M. Jankowski, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM - Presented at 2000 American Industrial Hygiene Conference.

Mark Jankowski

Warren Porter, PhD

Photo Credit: Chris Frazee, Media Solutions

CV Jankowski 2008.pdf

Date Last Updated: 07/21/2008 webteam@med.wisc.edu