Paul F. Martino
Paul F. Martino
- Dean, Division of Professional Studies; Professor of Biology
- Professor of Biology
- Biology Department
- Neuroscience Department
Professor Paul Martino earned a B.A. in natural sciences and mathematics from Dowling College in 1993 and an M.S. in exercise physiology from Ball State University in 1996. He earned a Ph.D. in physiology from the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2006 and then spent two years as a postdoctoral fellow at Wright State University. He came to Carthage in 2009 after a short stint in the pharmaceutical industry and teaching at Milwaukee Area Technical College, where he taught anatomy and physiology at two campuses.
At Carthage, Prof. Martino teaches courses in anatomy, physiology, and experimental design, including Bio 4120 Senior Seminar, Bio 1120 Organisms, Populations, and Systems, Bio/Neu 4000 (675) Human Neurophysiology (Csym) (J-Term), and Bio 675 The Biology and Geography of Nicaragua (J-Term).
He has collaborated in his research with Syracuse University, Northern Colorado University, Medical College of Wisconsin, and the Department of the Navy, studying the neural control of breathing, exercise hyperpnea, grip, strength training, and behavioral inhibition (BI). He and his collaborators (Dr. Daniel P. Miller, Dr. Justin R. Miller, and Dr. Sarah Terrill) have four active on-campus projects, three studying humans and one studying rats. All the on-campus projects revolve around understanding a trait called behavioral inhibition. People and animals (Wistar-Kyoto rats) with BI avoid social settings and are more prone to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dr. Martino is a Full Professor of Biology and is a former Chair of the Biology and Neuroscience Departments; since 2021, he has been the Dean of the Professional Studies Division, which includes Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Social Work, Exercise and Sports Sciences, and Education. Along with his work at Carthage, Prof. Martino is a former Associate Adjunct Professor of Physiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Media Mentions:
The Impact Daylight Saving Time Has On The Body
Prof. Martino was interviewed on a story about the effects of daylight savings time on the human body. (Wisconsin Public Radio, November 8th, 2019)
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, but it could have impacts on your body
Prof. Martino discusses why it is better to gain an hour of sleep than lose one. (TMJ4, November 1, 2019)
- Ph.D. — Physiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, 2006
- M.S. — Exercise Physiology, Ball State University, 1996
- B.A. — Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Dowling College, 1993
- BIO 1120 Organisms, Populations, and Systems
- BIO 3300 Human Anatomical Systems
- BIO 3310 Systemic Physiology
- BIO 4100 Experimental Design
- BIO 4120 Senior Seminar
- BIO/NEU 4000 (675) Human Neurophysiology (C-Sym) (J-Term)
- BIO 675 The Biology and Geography of Nicaragua (J-Term)
He has collaborated in his research with Syracuse University, Northern Colorado University, Medical College of Wisconsin, and the Department of the Navy, studying the neural control of breathing, exercise hyperpnea, grip, strength training, and behavioral inhibition (BI). He and his collaborators (Dr. Daniel P. Miller, Dr. Justin R. Miller, and Dr. Sarah Terrill) have four active on-campus projects, three studying humans and one studying rats. All the on-campus projects revolve around understanding a trait called behavioral inhibition. People and animals (Wistar-Kyoto rats) with BI avoid social settings and are more prone to anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Dr. Martino is a former Chair of the Biology and Neuroscience Departments and, since 2021, has been the Dean of the Professional Studies Division, which includes Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, Social Work, Exercise and Sports Sciences, and Education. Along with his work at Carthage, Prof. Martino is a former Associate Adjunct Professor of Physiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
Grants:
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College Quality of Life FR&D Grant at Carthage College, $1,499.00, 2019.
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2019 |
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Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Research infrastructure Grant (WSGC RIP 30116-03) The Effects of Elevated CO 2 and Anxiety Vulnerability on Stress and Performance: Potential Implication for Extended Space Travel, funded May 1, 2017-May 1, 2018 for $19,912.00 ($9,956.00 with $9,956.00 matching funds). This is a very competitive grant process and is a significant achievement for a grant that focuses on psychology, neuroscience, and physiology of space flight. It is a collaborative grant. Collaborators, Daniel Miller, Ph.D. (Neuro/PYC), Denise Cook-Snyder (Neuro), and Justin Miller (Bio).
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2017 |
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The American Physiological Society Grant for Summer Undergraduate Research, submitted 2/1/16. This grant was co-written with Dr. Matthew R. Hodges from Medical College of Wisconsin and Emma Patchorke, a current Carthage biology major so that Emma can spend the summer being mentored by me and Dr. Hodges at Medical College of Wisconsin working on a project in the field of, Neural Control of Breathing. Title of the grant: Characterizing the distribution of Kir4.1 and Kir5.1 in the Nucleus Tractus Solitarius (NTS) in Sprague Dawley Rats (Not funded) $4,000.00 student stipend $300. 00 unrestricted money for the host $1,300.00 travel grant for the student to travel to the 2016 American Physiological Society national meeting at the Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego, California, (Not funded) Emma Patchorke will still be spending the summer of 2016 with me and my colleagues conducting neural control of breathing research at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Emma is now a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T.).
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2016 |
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The American Physiological Society Grant for Summer Undergraduate Research, submitted 2/1/15. This grant was co-written with Dr. Matthew R. Hodges from Medical College of Wisconsin and Benjamin Massat, a current Carthage biology major so that Ben can spend the summer being mentored by me and Dr. Hodges at Medical College of Wisconsin working on a project in the field of, Neural Control of Breathing. Title of the grant: Characterizing the distribution of Kir4.1 and Kir5.1 in the Nucleus Tractus Solitarius (NTS) in Sprague Dawley Rats $4,000.00 student stipend $300. 00 unrestricted money for the host $1,300.00 travel grant for the student to travel to the 2016 American Physiological Society national meeting at the Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego, California, Received 03/23/15, Ben is now a Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
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2015 |
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College Quality of Life FR&D Grant at Carthage College, $938.51, 2013.
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2013 |
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College Quality of Life FR&D Grant at Carthage College, $1499.00, 2011.
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2011 |
Awards:
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Carthage Distinguished Teacher of the Year
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2017 |
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The Carthage College Student Organization Advisor of the Year
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2015 |
Most Recent Research Publications:
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Behavioral Inhibition and the Effect of Inhaled 7% CO2 on Salivary Amylase and Cortisol Harshberger M., Wolf O., Skendziel H., Walz E., Miller J. R., Cook-Snyder D.R., Allen M.T., Miller D.P., Martino P.F., Servatius R.J. (In Preparation) This paper represents nine years of research and collaboration between Carthage College, The Medical College of Wisconsin, the University of Northern Colorado, the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory, Neuroscience at Syracuse VA Medical Center, and Upstate Medical University. |
2023 |
Ebook coauthor: Frontiers Research TopicsHorizon 2030: Innovative Applications of Heart Rate Variability, Pages 170-179.ISSN 1664-8714 ISBN 978-2-88974-978-2 DOI 10.3389/978-2-88974-978-2 https://www.carthage.edu/live/news/42207-carthage-professors-publish-neurophysiology
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2022 |
Cardiorespiratory Response to Moderate Hypercapnia in Female College Students Expressing Behaviorally Inhibited Temperament. Martino, P.F., Miller, D.P, Miller, J.R., Cook-Snyder, D.R., Allen M.T., Handy, J.D., Servatius R.J.Original Research: Behaviorally inhibited (BI) temperament is marked by heightened behavioral sensitivity to environmental threats. The degree to which threat sensitivity is reflected in cardiorespiratory responses has been relatively unexplored in females.
Accepted on 26 October 2020 https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/11106/horizon-2030-innovative-applications-of-heart-rate-variability#articles https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2020.588813/abstract This paper represents seven years of research and collaboration between Carthage College, The Medical College of Wisconsin, the University of Northern Colorado, the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory, Neuroscience at Syracuse VA Medical Center, and Upstate Medical University.
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2020 |
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Genetic mutation of Kcnj16 identifies Kir5.1-containing channels as key regulators of acute and chronic pH homeostasis. Puissant M.M., Muere C., Levchenko V., Manis A.D., Martino P., Forster H.V., Palygin O., Staruschenko A., Hodges M.R. FASEB J. 2019 Apr; 33(4): 5067-5075.
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2019 |