Kathryn Johnson
Assistant Professor
Department of Biology
Beloit College
(608) 363-2429
700 College St.
Beloit, WI 53511
Office: Science Center 333
Education
Ph.D. – Molecular Physiology & Biophysics, Vanderbilt University
B.S. – Chemistry, Beloit College
Interests
I am a physiologist, specializing in human and animal physiology. My academic interests include how diabetes and obesity change the way the body functions. My research focuses on the physiological mechanisms of novel diabetes therapies. Student involvement is essential for my research, and I am always interested in talking to potential student researchers. I am also an avid sports fan, and you will often find me in the gym or on the field participating or volunteering, and, of course, supporting Buccaneer athletics. When the weather is nice, you might find me on horseback in a local dressage ring.
Courses Taught
BIOL 110: Human Biology
BIOL 111: Zoology
BIOL 291: Scientists in Society
BIOL 340: Neurobiology
BIOL 357: Human Anatomy & Physiology
BIOL 385: Human Pathophysiology
Selected Publications
* indicates mentored research student
Johnson, K.M.S. and *Schurr, K. Sitagliptin: A DPP-4 inhibitor for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Clinical Medical Insights: Therapeutics. 3:81-92, 2011.
Johnson, K.M.S., Farmer, T., *Schurr, K., Donahue, E.P., Farmer, B., Neal, D., and Cherrington, A.D. Endogenously released GLP-1 is not sufficient to alter postprandial glucose regulation in the dog. Endocrine. 39(3):229-34, 2011.
Johnson, K.M.S. Dutogliptin, a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Curr Opin Investig Drugs. 11(4):455-63, 2010.
Edgerton, D.S., Johnson, K.M.S., Cherrington, A.D. Current strategies for the inhibition of hepatic glucose production. Front Biosci. 1(14): 1169-81, 2009.
Johnson, K.M.S., Edgerton, D.S., Rodewald, T., Scott, M, Farmer, B., Neal, D., Cherrington, A.D. Intraportally Delivered GLP-1, in the Presence of Hyperglycemia Induced via Peripheral Glucose Infusion, Does Not Change Whole Body Glucose Utilization. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 294(2):E380-4, 2008.
Johnson, K.M.S, Edgerton, D.S., Rodewald, T., Scott, M., Farmer, B., Neal, D., Cherrington, A.D. Intraportal GLP-1 infusion increases nonhepatic glucose utilization without changing pancreatic hormone levels. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 293(4):E1085-91, 2007.
Recent Presentations
Johnson, K.M.S. Using a visiting assistant professorship to launch a professional career. Invited Talk. Experimental Biology, Washington, D.C., April 9-13, 2011.
*Schurr, K., Edgerton, D.S., Farmer, T., Neal, D., Cherrington, A.D., and Johnson, K.M.S. Elucidating the mechanism of glucagon-like peptide-1 for glucose utilization during periods of fasting. Poster. Experimental Biology, Washington, D.C., April 9-13, 2011. Published Abstract: FASEB J. 2011. 24:1095.18
Johnson, K.M.S. Collaboration in the classroom: Integrating fundamental physiological concepts through experimental design and disease. Invited Talk and Poster. Experimental Biology, Anaheim, CA, April 24-28, 2010. Published Abstract: FASEB J. 2010. 24:445.9
Johnson, K.M.S. Developing courses for a developmental curriculum. Invited talk. Beloit College Talk about Teaching Series, Beloit, WI, April 19, 2010.
Johnson, K.M.S. and Fass, M.F. Integration of classroom activities teaches content while encouraging application of knowledge to real world situations. Poster. Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities Summer Institute, Chicago, IL, August 6-11, 2009.
Johnson, K.M.S. and Fass, M.F. Teaching undergraduate introductory biology in a workshop format results in high student retention and academic performance. Poster. Experimental Biology, New Orleans, LA, April 18-22, 2009. Published Abstract: FASEB J. 2009. 23:632.12
Johnson, K.M.S., Rodewald, T., Donahue, E.P., Farmer, B., Neal, D., Hajizadeh, S., Snead, W., Ramananan, C.J., and Cherrington, A.D. Endogenously released glucagon-like peptide-1 limits glycemia after a meal in healthy and insulin resistant dogs. Abstract selected for oral presentation. American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions, San Francisco, CA, June 6-10, 2008. Published Abstract: Diabetes. 57 (Suppl 1):A57, 2008 or online as abstract number 193-OR.
Awards
The American Physiological Society Frontiers in Physiology Teacher Fellow Research Host, 2011
The American Physiological Society Teaching Section Research Recognition Award, 2010
Vanderbilt University Molecular Endocrinology Training Grant,
2003 – 2005
Vanderbilt University Academic Scholarship – full tuition,
2002 – 2008
John H. Nair Award in Chemistry, Beloit College, 2002
Ferwerda Science Scholarship, Beloit College, 2001
Academic All-Conference, Beloit College Women’s Basketball,
2000, 2001, 2002
Joseph P. Collie Scholarship for merit, Beloit College, 1998 – 2002