15052-Byrd, Kenneth
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Kenneth E. Byrd, PhD

Associate Professor Emeritus of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology

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MS 5035
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Indianapolis, IN
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Bio

 

Professional Appointments

1991-present:  Associate Professor Anatomy & Cell Biology (tenured); Department of Anatomy & Cell Biology; Indiana University School of Medicine

1988-1991:  Associate Professor of Anatomy (tenured); Department of Basic Sciences; University of Southern California School of Dentistry
1986-1991:  Faculty; Graduate Program in Craniofacial Biology, University of Southern California School of Dentistry
1984-1988:  Assistant Professor of Anatomy; Department of Basic Sciences; University of Southern California School of Dentistry
1982-1984:  Adjunct Assistant Professor; Department of Physiology; University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Dental Branch
1981-1984:  Assistant Professor of Anatomy; Texas Woman's University School of Physical Therapy
1979-1981:  Postdoctoral Fellow; Department of Physiology and Biophysics; University of Washington School of Medicine
1979-1981:  Senior Fellow; Department of Biological Structure, University of Washington School of Medicine 

Titles & Appointments

  • Associate Professor Emeritus of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
  • Education
    1981 FEL Neurophysiology Postdoctoral Fellowship , University of Washington, Seattle Washington 1979-1981
    1979 PhD University of Washington
    1973 BS Arizona State University
  • Research

    Anatomical and neuroanatomical correlates of function and/or behavior – fMRI/brain activation patterns during bruxing, masticatory biomechanics; neurophysiology of mastication; function/dysfunction of temporomandibular joint; interaction between central pattern generators in CNS and morphology of the craniofacial complex; neurotransmitter stimulation and inhibition of brainstem motoneurons and their morphological sequelae in the craniofacial complex.

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