Prior to joining the inaugural Interdepartmental Medical Science (IMS) program in Sacramento, in the fall of 2010, Dr. Tamse was involved in basic biomedical research using a multidisciplinary approach to investigate normal versus pathological changes and conditions at the cellular levels. This allowed her to pursue various research interests over the years:
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Neuronal development in the hippocampus of normal and p35 knockout mice models of epilepsy
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Ca2+ modulation in rat heart mitochondria or by Pb2+ in cultured molluscan neurons
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Establishment of an organotypic culture model for neuropathological studies as well as development of cell culture models for neurotoxicology and spinal cord injury
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Use of imaging techniques (confocal and fluorescence microscopy, immunocytochemistry, histology) to better understand development of cellular aberrations
She was also involved in the study of mechanisms underlying learning and synaptic plasticity using an invertebrate model.
Her biomedical research background coupled with teaching experience in the biological sciences in various capacities paved the way for her transition to medical education. Currently, she has set her focus on post-baccalaureate premedical education to help prepare students for careers in medicine and to provide academic support in the Interdepartmental Medical Science Cell Biology and Microanatomy and Medical Neuroscience courses. She also serves as faculty advisor to ascertain Interdepartmental Medical Science students’ academic performance and to assist them in achieving their career goals. In addition, she works as an academic administrator to the Interdepartmental Medical Science Sacramento program, coordinating the day-to-day operations.
Selected Publications
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Tamse, C.T., X. Lu, E.G. Mortel, E. Cabrales, W. Feng, and S. Schaefer. 2008. The peripheral benzodiazepine receptor modulates Ca2+ transport through the VDAC in rat heart mitochondria. J. Clin. Basic Cardiol. 11:24-29.
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Wenzel, H.J., C.T. Tamse, & P.A. Schwartzkroin. 2007. Dentate development in organotypic hippocampal slice cultures from p35 knockout mice. Dev. Neurosci. 29:99-112.
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Tamse, C.T., Y. Xu, H. Song, L. Nie, & E.N. Yamoah. 2003. Protein kinase A mediates voltage-dependent facilitation of Ca2+ current in presynaptic hair cells in Hermissenda crassicornis. J. Neurophysiol. 89:1718- 1726.
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Tamse, C.T. & E.N. Yamoah. 2002. Elementary properties of axonal calcium currents in type B photoreceptors in Hermissenda crassicornis. J. Neurosci. 22: 10533-10538.
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Kuzirian, A.M., T. Capo, D. McPhie, & C.T. Tamse. 1999. The sea slug, Hermissenda crassicornis: phylogeny, mariculture, and use as a model system for neurobiological research on learning and memory. Mar. Mod. Elec. Rec. online serial: http://www.mbl.edu/BiologicalBulletin/MMER/KUZ/KuzTit/.html.
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Tamse, C.T., K. Hammar, D.M. Porterfield, & P.J.S. Smith. 1998. Transmembrane Ca2+ flux in Pb2+-exposed Aplysia neurons. Biol. Bull. 169:201-202 .
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Avila, C., S. Grenier, C.T. Tamse, & A.M. Kuzirian. 1997. Biological factors affecting the larval growth in the nudibranch mollusc Hermissenda crassicornis Eschscholtz, 1831. J. Exp. Mar. Biol. Ecol. 218:243-262.
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Avila, C., C.T. Tamse, & A.M. Kuzirian. 1996. Induction of metamorphosis in Hermissenda crassicornis larvae (Mollusca: Nudibranchia) by GABA, choline, and serotonin. Invert. Reprod. Dev. 29:1127-141.
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Tamse, C.T., R.Q. Gacutan, & A.F. Tamse. 1995. Changes induced in the gills of milkfish (Chanos chanos Forsskål) fingerlings after acute exposure to nifurpirinol (Furanace; P-7138). Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 54:591-596.
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Tamse, C.T., A.M. Kuzirian, C. Collin, & P.J.S. Smith. 1995. Cell culture of Hermissenda crassicornis (Mollusca) neurons. In Vitro Cell. Dev. Biol. – Animal. 31:653-656.
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