Pre-Clinical Medical Education

Shaquria Adderley

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Shaquria Adderley, PhD

Chair of Biomedical Sciences
Professor of Pharmacology

Biography

Dr. Shaquria P. Adderley is a dedicated educator, scholar, and academic leader, she brings extensive experience in medical and graduate education, curriculum development, and assessment in osteopathic and health professions education.

Dr. Adderley earned her PhD in Pharmacology and Physiology and her academic career spans multiple institutions and she has held key leadership roles across medical, physician assistant, and graduate programs.

Dr. Adderley’s leadership extends to institutional service, where she has chaired and contributed to numerous committees, including assessment, curriculum, admissions, and student progress and professionalism committees. She has also led diversity initiatives and faculty governance efforts, demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and student success.

Her research background focuses on vascular biology, endothelial function, and signaling pathways, with numerous peer-reviewed publications. Her work has contributed to understanding mechanisms of vascular regulation and cellular signaling in health and disease.

Dr. Adderley is also involved in faculty development and is a member of several professional organizations. In addition to her academic roles, she is actively engaged in mentoring students and junior faculty, fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals and scientists.

Education & Training

Ph.D. Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
B.Sc. Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Research Interests

Medical and Graduate Education
Vascular Biology and Cellular Signaling

Awards & Honors

APS Minority Travel Award (2015)
Kaley Post-doctoral Travel Award (2014)
Zweifach Graduate Student Travel Award (2010)
ASPET Travel Award (2010)
NIH Post-Doctoral Supplemental Award (2010-2013)
Zweifach Travel Award (2009)
Minority Trainee and Research Forum (2007)

Links

Adderley, SP, Xun E. Zhang and Jerome W. Breslin. Involvement of the H1 histamine receptor and p38 MAP kinase in histamine-induced endothelial barrier dysfunction. Microcirculation, 2015.
Adderley, SP, Danielle N. Martin and David A. Tulis. Exchange Protein Activated by cAMP (EPAC) Controls Migration of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells in Concentration- and Time-dependent Manner. Archives of Physiology, 2015.
Adderley SP, Lawrence C, Madonia E, Olubadewo JO, Breslin JW. Histamine activates p38 MAP kinase to disrupt local lamellipodia and endothelial barrier integrity. AJP; Cell Physiology, 2015.
Zhang XE, Adderley SP, Breslin JW. Activation of RhoA, but not Rac1, mediates early stages of S1P-induced endothelial barrier enhancement. PLOS ONE. 2016.
Andrew W. Holt, Danielle N. Martin, Patti Shaver, Shaquria P. Adderley, Joshua D. Stone, Chintamani N. Joshi, Jake T. Francisco, Robert M. Lust, Brian M. Shewchuk, & David A. Tulis. Soluble guanylyl cyclase-activated cyclic GMP-dependent protein kinase inhibits arterial smooth muscle cell migration independent of VASP-Serine 239 phosphorylation. Cellular Signalling, 2016.
Lymphatic Vessel Network Structure and Physiology Jerome W. Breslin, Ying Yang, Joshua P. Scallan, Richard S. Sweat, Shaquria P. Adderley, and W. Lee Murfee, Comprehensive Physiology, 2018.
Madison D. Williams, Michael T. Bullock, Sean C. Johnson, Nathan A. Holland, Danielle M. Vuncannon, Joani Zary Oswald, Shaquria P. Adderley, David Anthony Tulis. Protease-activated receptor 2 controls vascular smooth muscle cell proliferation in cyclic AMP-dependent protein kinase/mitogen-activated protein kinase kinase 1/2-dependent manner. Journal of Vascular Research, 2023.
Jordan E. Williams, Zannatul Mauya, Virginia Walkup, Shaquria Adderley, Colin Evans, and Kiesha Wilson. Epigenetic Regulation of Neutrophils in ARDS. Cells, 2025

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Pre-Clinical Medical Education

Macario Llamas

lauren.innes — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:29:35 +0000

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Macario Llamas, MD, MBA-HCM

Associate Dean of Pre-Clinical & Integrated Medical Education

Biography

Dr. Macario Llamas, M.D., M.B.A., serves as the Associate Dean of Preclinical and Integrated Medical Education at D’Youville University College of Osteopathic Medicine. A medical educator with more than two decades of clinical and academic experience, Dr. Llamas specializes in anatomy, neuroanatomy, clinical skills, and integrated biomedical sciences. His career includes faculty and leadership roles across multiple colleges of osteopathic and allopathic medicine, with a strong record in curriculum development, student mentoring, and educational innovation.

He is dedicated to supporting students across all stages of their medical training by fostering inclusive, high-impact, learner-centered environments. Known for his commitment to student success, he has mentored learners in ways that address their individual personal and professional goals. His research spans anatomical variation, clinical case studies, and collaborative projects in neuroanatomy, and he actively engages students in scholarly work as a form of experiential learning.

Education & Training

MD, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Lucia, 2014
MBA, Concentration in Health Care Management, Davenport University, 2015
BBS, Midwestern University, 2005

Research Interests

Anatomical variation and clinical implications of musculoskeletal structures
Neuroanatomy and pathology of the brain and spinal cord, including associations with metabolic disease and aging
Development of neuroplastination techniques for medical education
Creation of anatomy-focused educational resources
Integration of research into medical education and student experiential learning

Awards & Honors

Provost Award for Excellence in Teaching Nominee, 2023
Nominated for Distinguished Osteopathic Commitment, Staff Spotlight, and Faculty Spotlight Awards, 2023
Research Mentor Award, 2023
Provost Award for Excellence in Teaching Nominee, 2022
Diversity and Inclusion Award, 2022
Nominated for AFA Outstanding Adjunct Award. Maricopa Community Colleges, 2016 & 2017
Outstanding Research Award in Biomedical Sciences, Midwestern University, AZ, 2004
Recognition Letter from the President, Midwestern University, AZ, 2004
One of the Most Accomplished Hispanics, Prensa Hispana, 2004

Links

Scientific Publications

Elguea, A., Mishra, R., Sevoian, E., Sundara, J., Whitehead, I & Llamas, M. (2025). Atypical Lymphatic Metastasis of Colon Cancer to the Ovary and Inguinal Nodes: Insights from Cadaveric Dissection. (Submitted)
Yeremian, S., Wayne, J., Flores, J., Tango, B. M., & Llamas, M. (2025). Solid Pseudopapillary Neoplasm of the Pancreas in a Competitive Athlete: A Multimodal Diagnostic Case Report. Journal of Anatomical Variation and Clinical Case Report, 3, 120.
Llamas, Macario & Asefirad, Autena & Bakalov, Yoan & Joshi, Avni & Khorsandi, Joshua & Luthy, Jillian & Alkhouri, Samir. (2025). Multifocal Thymic Tumors with Systemic Hypercoagulability: A Rare Autopsy Case Report. Journal of Anatomical Variation and Clinical Case Report. 3. DOI:https://doi.org/10.61309/javccr.1000119.
Noori O, Kim H, Parikh J, Chen SL, Llamas M. (2025) High Division of the Sciatic Nerve Split by the Superior Gemellus Muscle: A Case Review and Clinical Implications. Journal of Anatomical Variation and Clinical Case Report, 3:118. DOI:https://doi.org/10.61309/javccr.1000118
Llamas, M., La Croix, C., Williams, E., and Baker, W. P. Hematological values in captive Desert Tortoises (Gopherus agassizii) from Maricopa County, Arizona. International Reptile Conservation Foundation Journal, 24(3), 187–190.
Llamas, M., La Croix, C., Williams, E., Jones, C. B., and Baker, W. P. Hematology values in captive desert tortoise, Gopherus agassizii. (Submitted to Journal of the Arizona Nevada Academy of Science).
Llamas, M., Williams, E., La Croix, C., Jones, C., and Baker, W. P. Telomere analysis in the desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) using fluorescence in situ hybridization. (In preparation).

Presentations:

Llamas, M. Brain Preservation as an Accessible Educational Resource. Catalyst: Research Day 2026. April 2026. Poster presentation.
Llamas, M. Case Study: Giant Appendix, Atypical Lymphatic Metastasis of Colon Cancer to the Ovary and Inguinal Nodes, Multifocal Thymic Tumors with Systemic Hypercoagulability, and Sciatic Nerve Split by the Superior Gemellus Muscle and Clinical Implications. UNLV Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine Medical Student Research Symposium. September 2025. Poster presentation.
Llamas, M. Self-Diagnosis and Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Females and Males. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Symposium, Benedictine University, Mesa, AZ. October 2017. Oral presentation.
Llamas, M., La Croix, C., Williams, E., Jones, C. B., & Baker, W. P. Analysis of Telomere Length in the Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii). American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Convention, Seattle, WA. 2004. Poster presentation.
Llamas, M., Morrow, B., Jones, C., & Baker, W. P. Teach Your Students to F.I.S.H.: Using Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization. Arizona Association for Gifted and Talented Conference, Phoenix, AZ. 2003. Seminar presentation.

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Pre-Clinical Medical Education

Wei-Ming Duan

lauren.innes — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:19:13 +0000

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Wei-Ming Duan, MD, Ph.D.

Chair of Anatomy
Professor

Biography

Wei-Ming Duan, MD, PhD, is a Professor of Anatomy with extensive experience teaching gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, and histology to medical students. He is a proven educator and leader with expertise in course direction and coordination, curriculum design, and implementation of active learning in medical education. He is recognized by students and peers for teaching excellence and positive impact in clinical anatomy and medical education. He also serves on faculty governance and committees (e.g., Promotion & Tenure Committee), reflecting active academic service. Dr. Duan is also an accomplished principal investigator with a strong research record in neuroscience, gene therapy, and stem cells using molecular and cellular biology approaches, supported by animal studies. Demonstrated strengths in academic planning, complex problem-solving, scientific writing, and scholarly publishing, including service as a section editor and an editorial board member for scientific journals.

Education & Training

1997 Ph.D. in Neurobiology, Section for Neuronal Survival, Department of Physiology and Neuroscience, Lund University, Sweden.
1993 Course certificate, Specialist course “Immunology Update for Clinicians and Scientists”. Royal Postgraduate Medical School of the University of London in London, England, UK.
1988 Master of Science (MS), Neuroanatomy and Neuroscience, Department of Anatomy, Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
1983 M.D., Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.

Research Interests

Previous Focus: Investigation of stem cell and gene therapies within animal models of Parkinson’s disease.
Current Specialization: Clinically oriented human anatomy, specifically the structural organization and anatomical variations of the neurovascular and musculoskeletal systems.
Clinical Applications: Examination of how anatomical complexity and variability impact surgical approaches, diagnostic imaging, and medical education.
Methodology: Utilization of cadaveric dissection, morphometric analysis, and correlation with CT and MRI imaging.
Interdisciplinary Goals: Development of collaborative research bridging the fields of anatomy, surgery, radiology, and medical education.
Translational Objectives: Translation of anatomical knowledge into clinically meaningful applications while advancing innovative, evidence-based teaching methods.

Awards & Honors

2024 Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM) Faculty Celebrating Achievements & Recognizing Excellence (CARE) Award.
2023 A badge for Recognition for Teaching Excellence - Subject Expertise from the OU-HCOM Teaching Excellence Awards program.
2023 Nominated for the Provost Award for Excellence in Teaching at OU.
2023 Distinguished Osteopathic Commitment (DOC) Awards, Outstanding Small Group Coach, OU-HCOM.
2022 OU-HCOM Faculty Celebrating Achievements & Recognizing Excellence (CARE) Award.

Links

Wang W, Tan T, Cao Q, Zhang F, Rein B, Duan W-M, and Yan Z, Histone Deacetylase Inhibition Restores Behavioral and Synaptic Function in a Mouse Model of 16p11.2 Deletion, The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology, 25:877-889, 2022
Hao F, Yang C, Chen S-S, Wang Y-Y, Zhou W, Hao Q, Lu T, Hoffer B, Zhao L-R, Duan W-M*, Xu Q-Y*, Long-Term Protective Effects of AAV9-Mesencephalic Astrocyte-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Gene Transfer in Parkinsonian Rats, Experimental Neurology, 291:120-133, 2017, *Corresponding author
Yang C, Hao F, He J, Lu T, Klein RL, Zhao L-R, Duan W-M*, Sequential adeno-associated viral vector serotype 9-green fluorescent protein gene transfer causes massive inflammation and intense immune response in rat striatum, Human Gene Therapy, 27:528-543, 2016
Li C, Zhang Y-X, Yang C, Hao F, Chen S-S, Hao Q, Lu T, Qu T-Y, Zhao L-R, Duan W-M*, Intraventricular administration of endoneuraminidase-N facilitates ectopic migration of subventricular zone-derived neural progenitor cells into 6-OHDA lesioned striatum of mice, Experimental Neurology, 277:139-149, 2016
Hao Q, An J-Q, Hao F, Yang C, Lu T, Qu T-Y, Zhao L-R, Duan W-M*, Inducible lentivirus-mediated expression of OCT4 gene affects multilineage differentiation of adult human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells, Cellular Reprogramming, 17:347-359, 2015
Chen S-S, Yang C, Hao F, Li C, Lu T, Zhao L-R, Duan W-M*, Intrastriatal GDNF gene transfer by inducible lentivirus vectors protects dopaminergic neurons in a rat model of Parkinsonism, Experimental Neurology, 261:87-96, 2014
Yang W-H, Yang C, Xue Y-Q, Lu T, Reiser J, Zhao L-R, Duan W-M*, Regulated expression of lentivirus-mediated GDNF in human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and its neuroprotection on dopaminergic cells in vitro, PLoS ONE, 8(5): e64389, 2013
Yang C, Yang W-H, Chen S-S, Ma B-F, Li B, Lu T, Qu T-Y, Klein RL, Zhao L-R, Duan W-M*, Pre-immunization with an intramuscular injection of AAV9-human erythropoietin vectors reduces the vector-mediated transduction following re-administration in rat brain, PLoS ONE 8(5): e63876, 2013
Zhang L-J, Xue Y-Q, Yang C, Yang W-H, Chen L, Zhang Q-J, Qu T-Y, Huang S, Zhao L-R, Wang X-M*, Duan W-M*, Human albumin prevents 6-hydroxydopamine-induced loss of tyrosine hydroxylase in in vitro and in vivo. PLoS ONE, 7(7): e41226, 2012
Xue Y-Q, Ma B-F, Zhao L-R, Tatom JB, Li B, Jiang LX, Klein RL, Duan W-M*, AAV9-mediated erythropoietin gene delivery into the brain protects nigral dopaminergic neurons in a rat model of Parkinson’s disease, Gene Therapy, 17:83-94, 2010

BOOK CHAPTERS:

Duan W-M, Systematic Anatomy (textbook), Editor-in-Chief, Chinese High Education Publisher, ISBN 978-7-04-039622-5, 2014
Low WC, Duan W-M, Keene CD, Ni HT, and Westerman MA, Immunobiology of Neural Xenotransplantation. In Dunnet SB, Boulton AA and Baker GB, (eds) Neuromethods, Vol. 36: Neural Transplantation Methods, Humana Press Inc., Totowa, NJ, pp. 503-541, 1999
Brundin P, Duan W-M, and Sauer H, Functional effects of catecholaminergic cells grafted to the rodent striatum. In Dunnett SB and Björklund A, (eds) Functional neural transplantation, Raven Press, New York, pp. 9-46, 1994

Pre-Clinical Medical Education

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Justin McGraw

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Thu, 09/28/2023 - 09:49

Justin McGraw, PhD

Assistant Professor of Physiology

Biography

As a neuroscientist, I study brain mechanisms of drug addiction and the impact of drug use on the brain and behavior in order to uncover potential targets for treatment. I have been interested primarily in alcohol's effects on motivation and its impact on the way we process rewards to guide important aspects of choice and decision-making. I am open to studying all drugs of abuse because they impact similar brain areas involved in these processes and can have devastating effects on physical and mental health if misused or abused. I am looking to use my technical and methodological skill set in order to examine these problems most effectively. Ultimately, my goals as a scientist are to improve the prognosis for problematic drug use and substance use disorders, enhance our understanding of the factors involved in drug use, abuse, and addiction, and alleviate negative attitudes toward drug use in order to ameliorate the drug crisis and improve quality of life.

Education & Training

PhD, Neuroscience, Bowling Green State University, 2018
MS, Experimental Psychology, Saint Joseph's University, 2012
BS, Psychology, Bowling Green State University, 2010

Research Interests

Behavioral neuroscience Reward and motivation Drug addiction and substance use disorders

Links

Justin McGraw | ORCiD

Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Pre-Clinical Medical Education

Colleague ID

0092223