Curriculum vitae

Curriculum Vitae
IZHAR A. KHAN
Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences Commerce, TX 75429-3011. Phone: 903-886-5441 (Work); 361-658-8929 (Cell) E-ma Ph.D., Zoology (Endocrinology), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, 1990 M.S., Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, 1983 B.S., Zoology (Honors), Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India, 1981 Assistant Professor, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Commerce, Texas Research Leader, US Fish & Wildlife Service, Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources & Recovery Center, Dexter, New Mexico Adjunct Faculty, Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas Natural Resources Specialist, Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, CCA-AEP Marine Development Center, Corpus Christi, Texas Research Scientist/Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas Research Associate, University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas Postdoctoral Fellow with Dr. Peter Thomas, University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute, Port Aransas, Texas BSC 425, Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Texas A&M University-Commerce – Spring 2014 BSC 421, Reproductive Physiology, Texas A&M University-Commerce – Spring 2014 BSC 305, General Physiology, Texas A&M University-Commerce – Fall 2013 MNS 152L, Physiological Ecology of Fishes Laboratory, University of Texas at Austin – MNS 152S, Principles of Marine Science Seminar, University of Texas at Austin – Summer MNS 355C, Physiology of Fishes, University of Texas at Austin – Spring 2005 & 2007 MNS 370, Special Studies in Marine Science, University of Texas at Austin – Summer 2003 (David Lim & J.D. Woodward); Summer 2005 (Luke Cantu); Summer 2006 (Aaron Conti); Summer 2007 (Marc Duke) MNS 353, Topics in Marine Science: Marine Fish Physiology, University of Texas at Austin – BIOS 427, Techniques in Cell and Molecular Biology – Individual Instruction Laboratory Course (Lesley Kirkes, MS student) offered at Dexter, NM) – Fall 2011 FAMA 5312, Mariculture Techniques (Lecture and Laboratory Course), Texas A&M University MNS 384U, Reproductive Physiology of Fishes, Co-Instructor with Dr. Peter Thomas, University of Texas at Austin – Fall 2006 MNS 483C, Adaptations to the Marine Environment, Co-Instructor with Dr. B. Scott Nunez, University of Texas at Austin – Spring 2003 & 2004 MNS 191, Seminar in Marine Science – Spring 2002 2006 Teaching Excellence Award, College of Natural Sciences, University of Texas at Austin SUPERVISION OF GRADUATE STUDENTS & POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWS Richard J. Kline, Ph.D. in Marine Science, University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2010 (Co- supervisor with G.J. Holt) – Currently Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, University of Texas at Brownsville Dissertation title: Hormonal correlates of coloration and sexual change in the hermaphroditic grouper, Epinephelus adscensionis Ananyo Banerjee, M.S. in Marine Science, University of Texas at Austin, Summer 2007 Thesis title: Molecular cloning of FSH and LH β subunits and their regulation by estrogen in Atlantic croaker Kimberly D. LeRoy, M.S. in Marine Science, University of Texas at Austin, Spring 2006 Thesis title: Alterations in thyroid hormone status in Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) exposed to Aroclor 1254 and selected PCB congeners Wilbert D. Kucherka, M.S. in Mariculture, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Fall 2004 Thesis title: Sex differences in plasma steroid hormone levels during the early gonadal growth phase of the red drum, Sciaenops ocellatus Sonya Mathews, M.S. in Marine Science, University of Texas at Austin, Fall 2001 (Co- supervisor with P. Thomas) Thesis title: Effects of the maturation-inducing steroid on LH secretion and the GnRH system at different stages of the gonadal cycle in the Atlantic croaker, Micropogonias undulatus West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, Morgantown, WV Served on four MS and six PhD student committees UNIVERSITY & DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEES Texas A&M University-Commerce 2013-present Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) Mentor representing the College of Science, Engineering & Agriculture on the University QEP Committee. Member, Environmental Science Faculty Search Committee (Physical Sciences), Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences Member, Environmental Science Faculty Search Committee (Environmental Toxicology), Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences University of Texas at Austin, Marine Science Institute (MSI) 2007-2008 Member, Graduate Studies Committee, MSI Strategic Planning Chair, Schweppe Endowed Lectures Committee 2004 & 2005 Coordinator, Ph.D. Candidacy Examinations 2003 Chair, MSI Postdoctoral Fellow Selection Committee Member, Facilities Committee, MSI Strategic Planning Member, College of Natural Sciences Safety Committee Total funding: $2,958,176; Khan’s share: $1,165,475. 2007-present Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology 2003-present World Aquaculture Society 1999-present American Fisheries Society 1996-present Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2005-2010 Journal of the World Aquaculture Society Animal Sciences Panel of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, February 2008 Plant and Animal Sciences Panel of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, February 31 proposals for 11 different national and international funding agencies 137 manuscripts for 25 different peer-reviewed journals PUBLICATIONS (*= STUDENT AUTHORS) Huffman, L.S., O’Connell, L.A., Kenkel, C.D., *Kline R.J., Khan, I.A. and Hofmann,
H.A. 2012. Distribution of nonapeptide systems in the forebrain of an African cichlid
fish, Astatotilapia burtoni. Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy 44:86-97.
*Kline, R.J., O’Connell, L.A., Hofmann, H.A., Holt, G.J. and Khan, I.A. 2011. The
distribution of an AVT V1a receptor in the brain of a sex changing fish, Epinephelus
adscensionis. Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy 42:72-88.
Rahman, M.S., Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 2011. Tryptophan hydroxylase: A target for
neuroendocrine disruption. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health: B-Critical
Reviews 14:473-494.
*Kline, R.J., Khan, I.A. and Holt, G.J. 2011. Behavior, color change and time for sexual
inversion in the protogynous grouper (Epinephelus adscensionis). Public Library of
Science ONE 6(5): e19576.
*Webb Jr., K.A, Khan, I.A., Nunez, B.S., Rønnestad, I. and Holt, G.J. 2010.
Cholecystokinin: Molecular cloning and immunohistochemical localization in the
gastrointestinal tract of larval red drum, Sciaenops ocellatus (L.). General and
Comparative Endocrinology 166:152-159.
*Banerjee, A. and Khan, I.A. 2008. Molecular cloning of FSH and LH β subunits and
their regulation by estrogen in Atlantic croaker. General and Comparative Endocrinology
155:827-837.
*Kline, R.J., Soyano, K., Takushima, M. and Khan, I.A. 2008. Role of follicle-
stimulating hormone and androgens on sexual inversion of sevenband grouper,
Epinephelus septemfasciatus. North American Journal of Aquaculture 70:266-272.
Khan, I.A., Mohamed, J.S., *Kline, R.J. and *Galima, M.M. 2008. Co-localization of
GPR54 with three GnRHs and quantification of GPR54 protein in Atlantic croaker brain.
CYBIUM 32(2-Suppl):27-29.
Mohamed, J.S., Benninghoff, A.D., Holt, G.J. and Khan, I.A. 2007. Developmental
expression of the G protein-coupled receptor 54 and three GnRH mRNAs in the teleost
fish cobia. Journal of Molecular Endocrinology 38:235-244.
Thomas, P., Rahman, M.S., Khan, I.A. and Kummer, J.A. 2007. Widespread endocrine
disruption and reproductive impairment in an estuarine fish population exposed to
seasonal hypoxia. Proceedings of the Royal Society: B-Biological Sciences 274:2693-
2701.
*Kucherka, W.D. and Khan, I.A. 2007. Sex steroids for gender identification in the red
drum, Sciaenops ocellatus. World Aquaculture 38:53-55 & 65.
Mohamed, J.S. and Khan, I.A. 2006. Molecular cloning and differential expression of
three GnRH mRNAs in discrete brain areas and lymphocytes in red drum. Journal of.
Endocrinology 188:407-416.
*LeRoy, K.D., Thomas, P. and Khan, I.A. 2006. Thyroid hormone status of Atlantic
croaker exposed to Aroclor 1254 and selected PCB congeners. Comparative
Biochemistry and Physiology: C-Toxicology and Pharmacology 144:263-271.
*Kucherka, W.D., Thomas, P. and Khan, I.A. 2006. Sex differences in circulating steroid
hormone levels in the red drum, Sciaenops ocellatus L. Aquaculture Research. 37:1464-
1472.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 2006. PCB congener-specific disruption of reproductive
neuroendocrine function in Atlantic croaker. Marine Environmental Research 62:25-28.
Mohamed, J.S., Thomas, P. and Khan, I.A. 2005. Isolation, cloning and expression of
three prepro-GnRH mRNAs in Atlantic croaker brain and pituitary. Journal of
Comparative Neurology 488:384-395.
Thomas, P. and Khan, I.A. 2005. Disruption of nongenomic steroid actions on gametes
and serotonergic pathways controlling reproductive neuroendocrine function by
environmental chemicals. In: Endocrine Disruptors: Effects on Male and Female
Reproductive Systems. R.K. Naz (ed.), Chapter 1, pp. 3-45. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 2004. Aroclor 1254 inhibits tryptophan hydroxylase activity
in rat brain. Archives of Toxicology 78:316-320.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 2004. Vitamin E co-treatment reduces Aroclor 1254-induced
impairment of reproductive neuroendocrine function in Atlantic croaker. Marine
Environmental Research 58:333-336.
*Mathews, S., Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 2002. Effects of the maturation-inducing
steroid on LH secretion and the GnRH system at different stages of the gonadal cycle in
Atlantic croaker. General and Comparative Endocrinology 126:287-297.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 2001. Disruption of neuroendocrine control of luteinizing
hormone secretion by Aroclor 1254 involves inhibition of hypothalamic tryptophan
hydroxylase activity. Biology of Reproduction 64:955-964.
Khan, I.A., *Mathews, S., Okuzawa, K., Kagawa, H. and Thomas, P. 2001. Alterations
in the GnRH-LH system in relation to gonadal stage and Aroclor 1254 exposure in
Atlantic croaker. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology: B-Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 129:251-259. Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 2000. Lead and Aroclor 1254 disrupt reproductive
neuroendocrine function in Atlantic croaker. Marine Environmental Research 50:119-
123.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 2000. Neuroendocrine control of gonadotropin II secretion in
Atlantic croaker: role of gonadal steroids. In: Reproductive Physiology of Fish. B.
Norberg, O.S. Kjesbu, G.L. Tararanger, E. Andersson, and S.O. Stefansson (eds.), pp. 60,
John Grieg AS, Bergen, Norway.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 1999. GABA exerts stimulatory and inhibitory influences on
gonadotropin II secretion in the Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus).
Neuroendocrinology 69:261-268.
Khan, I.A., *Hawkins, M.B. and Thomas, P. 1999. Gonadal stage-dependent effects of
gonadal steroids on gonadotropin II secretion in the Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias
undulatus). Biology of Reproduction 61:834-841.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 1999. Ovarian cycle, teleost fish. In: Encyclopedia of
Reproduction. E. Knobil and J. D. Neill (eds.), Volume 3, pp. 552-564. Academic Press,
San Diego, CA.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 1998. Estradiol-17β and o,p’-DDT stimulate gonadotropin
release in Atlantic croaker. Marine Environmental Research 46:149-152.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 1997. Aroclor 1254-induced alterations in hypothalamic
monoamine metabolism in the Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus): correlation
with pituitary gonadotropin release. Neurotoxicology 18:553-560.
Thomas, P. and Khan, I.A. 1997. Mechanisms of chemical interference with
reproductive endocrine function in Sciaenid fishes. In: Chemically Induced Alterations in
Functional Development and Reproduction of Fishes. R.M. Rolland, M. Gilbertson, and
R.E. Peterson (eds.), Chapter 3, pp. 29-51. SETAC Press, Pensacola, FL.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 1996. Melatonin influences gonadotropin II secretion in the
Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus). General and Comparative Endocrinology
104:231-242.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 1996. Disruption of neuroendocrine function in Atlantic
croaker exposed to Aroclor 1254. Marine Environmental Research 42:145-149.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 1995. Neuroendocrine control of gonadotropin II release in
Atlantic croaker: involvement of gamma-aminobutyric acid. In: Reproductive Physiology
of Fish. F.W. Goetz and P. Thomas (eds.), pp. 73, Fish Symposium 95, University of
Texas Press, Austin, TX.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 1994. Seasonal and daily variations of plasma gonadotropin
II response to a LHRH analog and serotonin in the Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias
undulatus): evidence for mediation by 5-HT2 receptors. Journal of Experimental Zoology
269:531-537.
Khan, I.A. and P. Thomas. 1993. Immunocytochemical localization of serotonin and
gonadotropin-releasing hormone in the brain and pituitary gland of the Atlantic croaker,
Micropogonias undulatus. General and Comparative Endocrinology 91:167-180.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 1992. Stimulatory effects of serotonin on maturational
gonadotropin release in the Atlantic croaker, Micropogonias undulatus. General and
Comparative Endocrinology 88:388-396.
Khan, I.A. and Joy, K.P. 1991. Changes in hypothalamic monoamine oxidase activity in
relation to 17β-estradiol and clomiphene citrate treatments in the teleost Channa
punctatus during three seasons. General and Comparative Endocrinology 81:426-432.
Khan, I.A. and Thomas, P. 1991. Stimulatory effects of serotonin on gonadotropin
release in Atlantic croaker. In: Reproductive Physiology of Fish. A.P. Scott, J.P.
Sumpter, D.E. Kime, and M.S. Rolfe (eds.), pp. 62, Fish Symposium 91, University of
East Anglia Press, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Joy, K.P. and Khan, I.A. 1991. Pineal-gonadal relationship in the teleost Channa
punctatus (Bloch): evidence for possible involvement of hypothalamic serotonergic
system. Journal of Pineal Research 11:12-22.
Khan, I.A. and Joy, K.P. 1990. Effects of season, pinealectomy, and blinding, alone and
in combination, on hypothalamic monoaminergic activity in the teleost Channa punctatus
(Bloch). Journal of Pineal Research 8:277-287.
Khan, I.A. and Joy, K.P. 1990. Differential effects of photoperiod and temperature on
hypothalamic monoaminergic activity in the teleost Channa punctatus (Bloch). Fish
Physiology and Biochemistry 8:291-297.
Khan, I.A. and Joy, K.P. 1988. Diurnal variation in hypothalamic monoamine levels in
the teleost Channa punctatus (Bloch) in response to melatonin under two photothermal
conditions. Fish Physiology and Biochemistry 5:187-190.
Khan, I.A. and Joy, K.P. 1988. Seasonal and daily variations in hypothalamic
monoamine levels and monoamine oxidase activity in the teleost Channa punctatus
(Bloch). Chronobiology International 5:311-316.
Khan, I.A. and Joy, K.P. 1987. Diurnal variation in, and effects of long photoperiod-
raised temperature and melatonin on, hypothalamic monoamine oxidase activity in the
teleost Channa punctatus. Biological Rhythm Research 18:287-292.
50 contributed/invited presentations at scientific meetings and 22 invited lectures at different
academic/research institutions.

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