Margaret A. McNulty, PhD

Bio

Dr. McNulty received her PhD from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, then pursued a research-intensive post-doctoral fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. She taught anatomy to professional veterinary students and maintained a research program in both orthopaedics and education at Louisiana State University's School of Veterinary Medicine before joining the Anatomy, Cell Biology, & Physiology faculty in early 2017. She is currently Vice Chair for Education in the department and teaches anatomy and/or orthopaedics to various student cohorts, including allied health, medical, and graduate students, in addition to continuing her research in medical education and orthopaedics.

Key Publications

Full list of publications.

2022 Lufler RS, McNulty MA. The Glass Ceiling Thickens: The Impact of COVID-19 on Academic Medicine Faculty in the U.S. Med Educ Online. 2022 Dec;27(1):2058314. Doi: 10.1080/10872981.2022.2058314

2021 McNulty MA, Mussell J, Lufler R. Breaking Barriers: The landscape of human and veterinary medical education and the potential for collaboration. Anat Sci Educ. 2021 Jul 4. Doi: 10.1002/ase.2118. Online ahead of print.

2021 McNulty MA, Wisner R^†, Meyer A. NOMENs Land: The Place of Eponyms in the Anatomy Classroom. Anat Sci Educ. 2021 Jun 18. Doi: 10.1002/ase.2108. Online ahead of print.

2020    McNulty MA, Beadlescomb P, Nussbaum ER, Sena-Esteves M, Randle AN, Johnson AK, Wilhite DR, Martin DR, Carlson CS. Abnormal Epiphyseal Development in a Feline Model of Sandhoff Disease. J Orthop Res. 2020 Dec;38(12):2580-2591. DOI: 10.1002/jor.24803

2020    McNulty MA, Goupil BA, Albarado DC, Castaño-Martinez T, Ambrosi TA, Spela P, Schulz TJ, Schürmann A, Morrison CD, Laeger T. FGF21, not GCN2, Influences Bone Morphology Due to Dietary Protein Restriction. Bone Rep. 2019 Dec 31;12:100241. Doi:10.1016/j.bonr.2019.100241

2018    McNulty MA, Lazarus M. An Anatomy Precourse Predicts Student Performance in a Professional Veterinary Curriculum. J Vet Med Educ. Fall 2018;45(3):330-342. Doi: 10.3138/jvme.0317-039r

2018    Richbourg HA, Mitchell CF, Gillett AN, McNulty MA. Tiludronate and Clodronate Do Not Affect Bone Structure or Remodeling Kinetics Over a 60 Day Randomized Trial. BMC Vet Res. 2018 Mar 20;14(1):105. DOI: 10.1186/s12917-018-1423-2

2017    Mitchell CF, Richbourg HA, Goupil BA, Gillett A, McNulty MA. A Novel, Non-Terminal Method for Obtaining Bone Biopsies From Horses. Vet Surg. 2017 Apr; 46(3): 396-402.

2017 Richbourg HA, Martin MJ, Schachner ER, McNulty MA. Anatomical Variation of the Tarsus in Common Inbred Mouse Strains. Anat Rec 2017 Mar;300(3):450-459.

2016 McNulty MA, Stevens-Sparks C, Taboada J, Daniels A, Lazarus M. Impact of a Precourse on Student Performance in Veterinary Gross Anatomy. Anat Sci Educ. 2016 Jul 8;9(4):344-56

2016 Goupil BA, McNulty MA, Martin MJ, McCracken MK, Christofferson RC, Mores CN. Novel Lesions of Bones and Joints Associated with Chikungunya Virus in Two Mouse Models of Disease: New Insights into Disease Pathogenesis. PLoS One. 2016 May 16;11(5):e0155243. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0155243

Titles & Appointments

Associate Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology & Physiology
Vice Chair for Education

Education

2012 FEL Anatomy & Cell Biology (currently Cell & Molecular Medicine), Rush University Medical Center

2010 PhD University of Minnesota

2005 BS Colorado State University
Research

The McNulty Lab is involved in both educational and basic science research.

Educational research involves developing and evaluating techniques to improve learning, specfically of the anatomical sciences, by professional health students, including students enrolled in veterinary medical, human medical, and allied health programs.
Current specific projects include:
- Identifying the impact of interprofessional education activities and incorporating the concept of One Health in interprofessional education activities.
- Identifying methods to better prepare students for the academic rigors of professional health programs.
- Asking how professional health students understand professional roles within the contexts of health care.
- Improving students' learning through incorporation of metacognitive activities.
- Evaluating how professional health curricula targeting different student populations can benefit from shared goals and methods.

Basic science research interests revolve around bone and joint pathology. The McNulty lab uses both advanced imaging (e.g. micro-computed tomography) and histological techniques to evaluate changes in bones and joints secondary to various diseases and treatments. Current work involves projects focused evaluating the impact of bisphosphonate administration on the equine skeleton.
Professional Organizations

American Association for Anatomy

American Association of Veterinary Anatomists

Anatomical Society

International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE)

Orthopaedic Research Society

World Association of Veterinary Anatomists
Awards

Org: Indiana University
Desc: Indiana University Trustee's Teaching Award
Scope: University
Date: 2022-04-01

Org: Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology, & Physiology
Desc: Seifert Statewide Anatomy Educator Faculty Award
Scope: Department
Date: 2021-06-01

Org: Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology, & Physiology
Desc: Shellhamer Award
Scope: Department
Date: 2020-06-05

Org: American Association for Anatomy
Desc: Basmajian Award
Scope: International
Date: 2020-04-01

Org: Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Desc: Highest Year 1 Teaching Evaluations (2015 Calendar Year)
Scope: School
Date: 2016-05-01

Org: Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Desc: Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll
Scope: School
Date: 2015-05-01

Org: Louisiana State University
Desc: Teaching Enhancement Fund Travel Award
Scope: University
Date: 2015-04-01

Org: Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Desc: Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll
Scope: School
Date: 2014-05-01

Org: Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine
Desc: Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll
Scope: School
Date: 2013-05-01

Org: American Association of Anatomists
Desc: Visiting Scholarship Recipient
Scope: National
Date: 2012-10-01

Org: American Society of Bone & Mineral Research
Desc: Harold M. Frost Young Investigator Award
Scope: National
Date: 2012-09-01

Org: American Association of Anatomists
Desc: Post-Doctoral Podium Presentation Runner-Up
Scope: National
Date: 2012-05-01

Org: American Association of Anatomists
Desc: Post-Doctoral Poster Presentation Winner
Scope: National
Date: 2011-05-01

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