Wayne State University

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Faculty and Research
  

Stamatina E Ziemba Ph.D., MT(ASCP)SM

313-577-1993 (WSU lab & office)
313-690-7841 (cell)
tziemba@wayne.edu
Mortuary Science Bldg., Room 313, 5439 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202

Appointments

PTF-2, Anatomic Pathologists' Assistants program
Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences

 


Degrees and Certifications

Ph.D. - Biological Sciences (molecular and cell biology) - Wayne State University
M.A.T. - Secondary Science Education - Wayne State University
B.S. - Medical Technology - Wayne State University

SM(ASCP) 001300 - Specialist, medical microbiology
MT(ASCP) 121561 - medical technologist/clinical laboratory scientist
Secondary Science Teacher (biology, chemistry, physical sciences) - State of Michigan


Positions and Employment

Wayne State University
College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences - Instructor in Anatomic Pathologists Assistants degree program  (2001- present)
College of  Medicine - Research Associate (2004 - 2007)
College of Science, Biological Sciences - Research Associate (2001-2004), Lecturer (1994 - 2001)

Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Detroit Medical Center - Instructor, Basic Medical Sciences (2010 - 2012)

Detroit Biomedical Laboratories, Inc.
Microbiology Laboratory Supervisor (1993 - 2010)

Oakwood Hospital, MI
Senior medical technologist - microbiology (1988 - 1993)

River Rouge School District, MI
High school science teacher - biology  (1986 - 1988)

Bon Secours Hospital, MI
Medical Technologist - microbiology (1978 - 1986)


Other Experience Professional Memberships

American Society for Microbiology - member # 4373981
American Society for Clinical Pathology - member # 01810010
Human Anatomy and Physiology Society
Women of Wayne
Union of Part-time Faculty - Wayne State University
American Association of University Professors


Awards and Honors

2012 Michigan State-College of Osteopathic Medicine-DMC Excellence in Teaching Award
Women of Wayne Research Award
 


Recent Publications

Barclay JA, Ziemba SE, Ibrahim RB (2011) Dapsone-Induced Methemoglobinemia: a Primer for Clinicians.  The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 45:1103-1115
 
Ziemba SE, Menard SL, McCabe MJ, Rosenspire AJ. (2009)  T-cell receptor signaling is mediated by transient Lck activity, which is inhibited by inorganic mercury.  FASEB J. published 23 January 2009, 10.1096/fj.08-117283
http://www.fasebj.org/cgi/content/abstract/23/6/1663
 
Ziemba SE.  (2006)  Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology: A Lab Guide with Cat Dissection.  Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co., Dubeque, Iowa, USA.
 
Ziemba SE, Mattingly RR, McCabe MJ, Rosenspire AJ. (2006)  Inorganic mercury inhibits the activation of the LAT-centered signalosome in T cell receptor-mediated signal transduction.  Toxicological Sciences 89: 145-153.
 
Ziemba SE. McCabe MJ, Rosenspire AJ (2005)  Inorganic mercury dissociates preassembled Fas/CD95 receptor oligomers in T lymphocytes.  Toxicology & Applied Pharmacology 206: 334-342
 
Rosenspire AJ and Ziemba SE.  Use of ErbB-2 Mimotopes for Breast Cancer Immunotherapy.  Final Report.  National Technical Information Service, NTIS announcement issue: 0407.  July 2003.  
http://www.stormingmedia.us/73/7368/A736814.html
 
Ziemba SE and Spranger MD  (2003, 2001)  Laboratory Guide for Functional Anatomy, Second Edition. Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co., Dubeque, Iowa, USA.
 
McKenney CA, Romzek MR, Ziemba SE  (1999)  Apoptosis - When Cells Die.  Laboratory Medicine 30: 791-795
 
Wilson JM and Ziemba SE  (1999)  Neutrophils fight infectious disease but may promote other human pathologies.  Laboratory Medicine 30: 123-127
 
Ziemba SE, Saks S, Janviriya Y, Stephenson RS  (1995)  Dissociation of the photoreceptors from the whole heads of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster.  Cell & Tissue Research 280: 473-477
 
Ziemba SE  (1992)  Speciation of the aerobic and facultative anaerobic microorganisms associated with Drosophila melanogaster.  DIS 71: 211-212


Academic Interests

Developing  & teaching online courses in human biological and first year medical school sciences.
 


Areas of Expertise

Medical microbiology, immunology and infectious diseases.
Applied biochemical and molecular studies of  signaling proteins in eucaryotic cells.
Teaching basic medical and applied biological sciences in live and virtual classrooms.


Personal Interests

Rowing for exercise and enjoyment.  Member of the Friends of Detroit Rowing - a nonprofit organization based on Belle Isle in Detroit, MI.  My husband Steven (my other major personal interest) is a masters rower for the Detroit Boat Club Rowing Crew, which is sponsored by Friends of Detroit Rowing.


Responsibilities

Instructor of human histology, histochemistry, vertebrate and human embryology, medical microbiology in the Anatomic Pathologists' Assistant Program.


Office Hours

Usually right after class meetings and by appointment.


Links
http://seziemba.googlepages.com/apahumansciencesstudy&reviewresources