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Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
1985 – 1989 University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
B.A./major- Biology/ minor- German
Graduated Aquinas Scholar & Summa cum Laude
1988 Goethe Institute, Schwabisch Hall, Germany
German Language/ German History
5 month study abroad program in Germany & Austria
1990 – 1994 University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
M.D. / Interests in General and Plastic Surgery
Graduated Alpha Omega Alpha
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1987 - 1989 St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center St. Paul, MN
Nursing Assistant
General ward and ICU patient care and nursing assistance
1989- 1990 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Biophysics Research Assistant- Dept of Biochemistry
Isolation and labeling of proteins – eosin-labeled myosin S1 fragments to study its motion on actin filaments via phosphorescent anisotropy.
1993 University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Research Assistant- Center for Wound Healing and Reparative Biology
Studied the effect of acute and subacute wound fluids on rat L8 myoblast proliferation, differentiation, adhesion and apoptosis
1994 - 1998 University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA
General Surgery Intern and Resident
Internship through PGY-3 with intervening research year in Pittsburgh.
1996 – 1997 University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Research Fellow- Dept of General Surgery, Division of Trauma
One year appointment to study hemorrhagic shock and nitric oxide physiology the rat.
1998-2001 University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Plastic Surgery Resident
Three year program in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
2001-2002 Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
Craniofacial Fellow
One year fellowship in pediatric and adult craniofacial surgery at Johns Hopkins and R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center.
HONORS
Alpha Omega Alpha member inducted 1994 University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Academic Scholarship University of Minnesota
Minnesota Medical Foundation Thelander Scholarship University of Minnesota
President of hospital volunteer program University of St. Thomas
Member of Aesculapian Biological Society
DES Honor Society member
Aquinas Scholar Honors Program graduate
Graduated Summa cum Laude
ABSTRACTS & PUBLICATIONS
Poster &Abstract:
Stein R.A., Berger C.L., Menezes J.M. , Thomas D.
Time-Resolved Phosphorescence Anisotropy of Eosin-S1 Bound to Actin During Steady-State ATP Hydrolysis. Biophysical Journal Program and Abstracts. 34th annual meeting. Feb. 1990. p. 339A
Poster & Abstract:
Sicard R, Nguyen L, Menezes J. Differential Modulation of Fibroblast and Myogenic Cell Morphology by Wound Fluids in Vitro. Joint Meeting of the Wound Healing Society and European Tissue Repair Society. Amsterdam, August 1993
Book Chapter:
Vascular Disease in the Elderly. Chapter 23: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in the Elderly: Special Considerations. J.M. Menezes & S.E. Wilson. Editors W.S. Aronow, E.A. Stemmer & S.E. Wilson. Futura Publishing. Armork, N.Y. 1997. pp. 497-514.
Minisymposium Session & Abstract at the Twentieth Annual Shock Society Conference:
Inhibition Of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase Reduces Hepatic Injury In Hemorrhagic Shock. J.M.Menezes, J.M. Kane, B.G. Harbrecht, A.B. Peitzman, and T.R. Billiar. Dept. of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh. 1997.
Journal article submitted for publication in Shock journal:
The Modulation of Hepatic Injury in Hemorrhagic Shock by Inhibition of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase. J.M. Menezes, J.M. Kane, TR Billar, & B.G. Harbrecht. Dept. of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh. 1998 work completed. (submitted 2001)
Book chapter:
Nitric Oxide in Shock. John M. Menezes and Timothy R. Billiar. In Bases Fisiopatologicas da Cirurgia Moderna. Sao Paulo, Brazil. 1997. Book publication pending.
Abstract to the Surgical Forum:
The Modulation of Hepatic Injury in Hemorrhagic Shock by Inducible Nitric Oxide Inhibition. John M. Menezes, John M. Kane, Timothy R. Billiar and Brian G. Harbrecht. Dept. of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh. 1997.
Abstract submitted to Association for Academic Surgery. 31st Annual Meeting :
Attenuated Inflammation in Hemorrhagic Shock by the iNOS Inhibitor L-NIL is Mediated by Downmodulation of NF-kB Activity. C. Hierholzer, JM Menezes, JC Kalff, B Harbrecht, TR Billiar, DJ Tweardy. University of Pittsburgh, PA. 1997
Paper and Abstract to the Surgical Forum:
Treatment with the iNOS Inhibitor L-N6-(1-iminoethyl) lysine (L-NIL) Attenuates the Inflammatory Response Caused by Resuscitated Hemorrhagic Shock in Lung. Forum 48: 108-110.Christian Hierholzer MD, John Menezes MD, Joerg C.Kalff MD, Brian Harbrecht MD, Timothy R. Billiar MD, David J. Tweardy MD. Departments of Surgery and Medicine, University of Pittsburgh. 1997. (Recently (2001) sumitted to journal SHOCK.)
Minisymposium and Abstract at the Southern California Chapter of the American College of Surgeons / Plastic Surgery Section:
Wound Care With Acticoat in Patients with Non-Burn Skin Loss. J. M. Menezes, DA Reilly, WL Garner. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. University of Southern California. January 23, 2000.
Results of a modified von Langenbeck palatal repair. J. Menezes M.D. and C. Vander Kolk M.D. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Oral Presentation at the April 2002 Amercian Cleft Palate Craniofacial Associaition Meeting in Seattle, Washington.
Journal Articles:
Essential role of induced nitric oxide in the initiation of the inflammatory response after hemorrhagic shock. Hierholzer C, Harbrecht B, Menezes JM, Kane J, MacMicking J. Nathan CF, Peitzman AB, Billiar TR, Tweardy DJ. J Exp Med. 1998 Mar 16;187(6):917-28.
Neutrophil accumulation and damage to the gastric mucosa in resuscitated hemorrhagic shock is independent of inducible nitric oxide synthase. Tsukada K, Omert LA, Menezes J, Harbrecht BG, Miyagishima M, Hierholzer C, Billiar TR. Shock. 1999 May;11(5):319-24
A novel nitric oxide scavenger decreases liver injury and improves survival after hemorrhagic shock. Menezes J, Hierholzer C, Watkins SC, Lyons V, Peitzman AB, Billiar TR, Tweardy DJ, Harbrecht BG. Am J Physiol. 1999 Jul;277(1 Pt 1):G144-51.
CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
Wound Care with Acticoat in Patients with Non-Burn Skin Loss. J. Menezes M.D., and D. Reilly M.D.. University of Southern California. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Ischemic Tissue Loss in Ipsilateral and Contralateral TRAM flaps. J. Menezes M.D., S. Downey M.D., G Mattson-Gates M.D., and R. Sherman M.D. University of Southern California. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2000
Pursestring reconstruction of the nipple and areola. J. Menezes M.D. and J. Andersen M.D. Abstract accepted for exhibition/poster in the November 2001 ASPS/PSEF/ASMS 70th Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, Florida.
Primary palatal repair and the need for secondary surgery: A metaanalysis. J. Menezes M.D. D. Jackowe, and C. Vander Kolk.. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions.
Surgical Outcomes in Syndromic and Non-Syndromic Craniosynostoses Patients: a 10-year study. J. Menezes M.D., J. Pouhamidi D.M.D., and C. Vander Kolk M.D. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Abstract presented as an oral presentation at the 2003 American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association North Carolina.
Psychosocial Outcomes of Syndromic and Non-Syndromic Craniosynostoses Patients: a 10-year study. J. Menezes M.D., J. Pouhamidi D.M.D., and C. Vander Kolk M.D. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Abstract presented as an oral presentation at the 2003 American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association North Carolina.
Surgical & Psychosocial Outcomes of Syndromic and Non-Syndromic Craniosynostoses Patients: a 10-year study. J. Menezes M.D., J. Pouhamidi D.M.D., and C. Vander Kolk M.D. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Abstract presented as an oral presentation at the 2003 Biannual International Society of Craniofacial Surgery. Monterey, CA.
Educational Outcomes in Patients with Uncorrected and Surgically Corrected Posterior Plagiocephaly. J. Menezes M.D., B. Carsons M.D., and C. Vanderkolk M.D.Johns Ho
Traumatic Nasal Deformities: Mechanisms, Classification and Outcome. J. Menezes M.D. and B. Robertson M.D. Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions & Adam Cowley Shock Trauma Center.
Craniofacial Syndromes and Treatment. John Menezes, Jaleh Pourhamidi, Craig Vander Kolk. Book Chapter. New Mathes plastic surgery series in development.
Current and Projected needs for Craniofacial services in Clark County and Southern Nevada. John Menezes M.D.
Distraction Osteogenesis for the Repair of Cleft Palate in a Rabbit Model. Project development, funding acquisition and hardware design in progress.
ACCREDITATIONS & LICENSURE
USMLE Part I: 1992 228 ; 91st Percentile Board ID: 4-014-809-0
USMLE Part II: 1993 223 ; 87th Percentile Board ID: 4-014-809-0
USMLE Part III: 1995 214 ; 86th Percentile Board ID: 4-014-809-0
Pennsylvania Medical License: 1996 MD-060750-L
California Medical License: Current A062951
DEA: Current BM5170422
Maryland Medical Licence: 2001 D0057845
Nevada Medical License: 2002 10200
MEETINGS ATTENDANCE
2000 ASPS/PSEF/ASMS 70th Annual Scientific Meeting. Los Angeles, CA.
2001 ASPS/PSEF/ASMS 70th Annual Scientific Meeting. Orlando, FL.
2002 Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting. Boston, MA.
2002 Amercian Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Meeting. Seattle, WA.
2003 American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association Meeting. Ascheville, NC
2003 Plastic Surgery Research Council Annual Meeting. Las Vegas, NV.
2003 International Society of Craniofacial Sugery. Monterey, CA.
2003 American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. San Diego, CA.
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