19291-Plotkin, Lilian
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Lilian I. Plotkin, PhD

Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology

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MS 5023
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Indianapolis, IN
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Bio

Dr. Plotkin is an Professor at the Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology, Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A. She obtained her degree in Immunology at the Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Dr. Plotkin performed postdoctoral training from 1998 to 2002 and was a Faculty member from 2002 to 2008 at the Endocrinology Division and the Center for Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Diseases, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in the U.S.A. Dr. Plotkin’s research focuses on the role of connexins 43 and 37 and pannexins as regulators of intracellular signaling activated by pharmacotherapeutic, hormonal and mechanical stimuli in bone. Her work has been published in Journal of Clinical Investigation, Cell, Science, Journal of Biological Chemistry, American Journal of Physiology, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Bone and Aging Cell. Dr. Plotkin’s research has been supported by local grants, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation and the National Institutes of Health.

Titles & Appointments

  • Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
  • Director, Histology and Histomorphometry core
  • Education
    1996 PhD University of Buenos Aires
    1987 BS University of Buenos Aires
  • Research

    The Plotkin laboratory focuses on the role of connexins on bone cell function and on skeletal homeostasis.  Through interactions with several primary faculty members, Dr. Plotkin has developed a program to evaluate the consequences of genetic manipulation of Cx43, Cx37 and pannexin 1 from the cell to the whole skeleton; and their role on the effect of hormones, mechanical signals and pharmaco-therapeutic agents. Trainees in the Plotkin lab will participate in in vitro studies, including analysis of gene expression, kinase activity, cell-to-cell communication, and cell viability and proliferation. In vivo studies include evaluation of bone mass and strength, cell number and activity; as well as prevalence of apoptosis.  Students will be trained on a variety of techniques, including cellular (e.g., tissue culture, primary cell isolation from mice), molecular (e.g., RNA and protein isolation, western blotting, ELISA), radiological (e.g., DEXA, microCT), and histological (e.g., tissue procurement and embedding, thick and thin sectioning, staining, immunohistochemistry, dynamic and static histomorphometry).

  • Professional Organizations
    American Association for the Advancement of Science
    American Association of Anatomists
    American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
  • Awards
    Org: IUSM Office of Diversity Affairs
    Desc: Commitment to Diversity Award
    Scope: School
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    Org: American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
    Desc: Fellow of the Amercian Society for Bone and Mineral Research
    Scope: International
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