Research Interest

Investigating the role of natively produced membrane vesicles from Burkholderia vietnamiensis PR1₃₀₁ in metal-microbe interactions.

Evaluating the toxicity of manufactured metal oxide nanoparticles to Burkholderia vietnamiensis PR1₃₀₁ relative to the free ionic form of the metal.

Identifying the structure of a siderophore produced by a Gram-positive isolated from Ni-contaminated sediments.

Developing an effective method to use gel electrophoresis laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry to quantify and identify metal species of the metalloproteome.

Publications

Podust L.M., Kim Y., Arase M., Neely B.A., Beck B.J., Bach H., Sherman D.H., Lamb D.C., Kelly S.L., Waterman M.R. “The 1.92-angstrom structure of Streptomyces coelicolor A3(2) CYP154C1 - A new monooxygenase that functionalizes macrolide ring systems.” J. Biol. Chem. 278(14), 12214-12221 (2003). Full Text

Van Nostrand J.D., Khijniak T.J., Neely B.A., Sowder A.G., Satter A., Bertsch P.M., Morris P.J. “Reduction of nickel and uranium toxicity and enhanced trichloroethylene degradation to Burkholderia vietnamiensis PR1₃₀₁ with hydroxyapatite amendment.” Environ. Sci. Technol. 41, 1877-1882 (2007). Full Text

Van Nostrand J.D., Arthur J.M., Kilpatrick L.E., Neely B.A., Bertsch P.M., Morris P.J. “Changes in protein expression in Burkholderia vietnamiensis PR1₃₀₁ at pH 5 and 7 with and without nickel.” Microbiol. 154, 3813-3824 (2008). Full Text

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Presentations

B. A. Neely, V. D. Lyles, W. R. Johnson, N. T. Garvin, G. L. Mills, P. M. Bertsch, P. J. Morris. (2009) Burkholderia vietnamiensis PR1₃₀₁ Membrane Vesicles: Elucidating the Role of these Versatile Extracellular Structures.  109th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 17-21 (Poster Presentation).

B. A. Neely, V. D. Lyles, W. N. Vreeland, P. M. Bertsch, P. J. Morris. (2008) Are Membrane Vesicles Involved in Metal-Microbe Interactions? SETAC North America 29th Annual Meeting, November 18 (Oral Presentation)

B. A. Neely, V. D. Lyles, P. M. Bertsch, P. J. (2008) Morris.Investigating the Role of Membrane Vesicles in Zn-Microbe Interactions. Marine Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences Center’s Student Research Open House, July 18 (Poster Presentation)

B. A. Neely, A. G. Sutter, D. W. Bearden, N. J. Kabengi, P. M. Bertsch, P. J. Morris. (2008) Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle-Microbe Interactions. Molecular and Cellular Biology and Pathobiology Program Noon Seminar Series, January 14 (Oral Presentation).

Invited speaker to SETAC North America 28th Annual Meeting, 2007. B. A. Neely, J. P. Shields, A. G. Sutter, D. W. Bearden, P. M. Bertsch, P. J. Morris. (2007) Microbial Growth Affects Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Structure and Toxicity. SETAC North America 28th Annual Meeting, November 13 (Oral Presentation)

B. A. Neely, A. G. Sutter, D. W. Bearden, P. M. Bertsch, P. J. Morris. (2007) Microbial Growth Affects Zinc Oxide Nanoparticle Structure and Toxicity. Medical University of South Carolina’s Student Research Day, November 2 (Oral Presentation)

B. A. Neely, V. D. Lyles, W. N. Vreeland, P. M. Bertsch, P. J. Morris. (2007) Membrane vesicles play a role in metal-microbe interactions.  Marine Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences Center’s Student Research Open House, July 20 (Poster Presentation)

B. A. Neely, N. J. Kabengi, A. G. Sutter, D. W. Bearden, P. M. Bertsch, and P. J. Morris. (2006) Elucidating mechanisms of metal resistance in Burkholderia vietnamiensis PR1₃₀₁. Molecular and Cellular Biology and Pathobiology Program Noon Seminar Series, December 4 (Oral Presentation).

B. A. Neely, N. J. Kabengi, A. G. Sutter, D. W. Bearden, P. M. Bertsch, and P. J. Morris. (2006) Development of a model to examine nanoparticle-microbe interactions. Medical University of South Carolina’s Student Research Day, November 3 (Poster Presentation).

B. A. Neely, N. J. Kabengi, E. C. Pollock, D. W. Bearden, P. M. Bertsch, and P. J. Morris. (2006) Development of a model to examine nanoparticle-microbe interactions.  2006 EPA Graduate Fellowship Conference in Washington, DC, September 24-26 (Poster Presentation).

B. A. Neely, W. C. Davis, S. J. Christopher, P. D. R. Moeller, E. C. Pollock, D. W. Bearden, N. J. Kabengi, P. M. Bertsch, and P. J. Morris. (2006) Metal-microbe interactions: metallomics, siderophores, and nanoparticles. Hollings Marine Laboratory Brown Bag Seminar Series, August 20 (Oral Presentation).

B. A. Neely, E. C. Pollock, D. W. Bearden, P. M. Bertsch, and P. J. Morris. (2006) Development of a model to examine nanoparticle-microbe interactions. Marine Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences Center’s Student Research Open House, July 21 (Poster Presentation).

B. A. Neely, J.D. Van Nostrand, J.M. Unrine, P.M. Bertsch, and P.J. Morris. (2006) Investigating the effect of manufactured ZnO nanoparticles on Burkholderia vietnamiensis PR1₃₀₁.  Savannah River Ecology Laboratory Graduate Student Research Symposium, June 30 (Poster Presentation).

B. A. Neely, J.D. Van Nostrand, J.M. Unrine, P.M. Bertsch, and P.J. Morris. (2006) Investigating the effect of manufactured ZnO nanoparticles on Burkholderia vietnamiensis PR1₃₀₁. 106th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology in Orlando, Florida, May 21-25 (Poster Presentation).

B. A. Neely, W. C. Davis, D. Point, J. D. Van Nostrand, S. J. Christopher_, P. M. Bertsch, and P. J. Morris (2005).  Using laser ablation inductively coupled-mass spectrometry to detect nickel-containing proteins.  Medical University of South Carolina’s Student Research Day November 4 (Poster Presentation).

Scholarships and Fellowships

Deans Incentive Award, Medical University of S.C., 2008

Travel Award to SETAC North America 28th Annual Meeting, 2007

Deans Incentive Award, Medical University of S.C., 2007

Science to Achieve Results Fellowship, U.S. EPA, 2005

Graduate Student Assistantship, Medical University of S.C., 2004

Georgia Plant Food Scholarship, 2003

Dudley Mays Scholarship, The University of Georgia, 2003

Dudley Mays Scholarship, The University of Georgia, 2002

Four-year Academic Scholarship, McDaniel College, 1999

Teaching Experience

General Microbiology (Biol 310), College of Charleston, Lab Instructor, 1 semester; student evaluations available upon request.

Soils and Hydrology (CRSS 3060), The University of Georgia, Teaching Assistant, 3 semesters; student evaluations available upon request.

Professional and Honor Societies

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)

American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)

National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Golden Key Honor Society

Honors and Distinctions

2nd place Poster at 6th Annual SREL Student Research Symposium, 2006

Presidential Scholars Program, Medical University of S.C., 2005

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with honors, The University of Georgia, 2003

Presidential Scholar, The University of Georgia, 2003

Presidential Scholar, The University of Georgia, 2002

Most Commendable Member Award, Georgia Soil Water Conservation Society, 2002

Treasurer for the UGA chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society, 2002

Dean’s List, McDaniel College, 2000

Honor’s Program, McDaniel College, 1999

Three-time All American Interscholastic Swim Team Member, 1998 – 1999

NCAA’s National Student Athlete Day Award, 1998

Work Experience

8/04 – 8/09      Graduate Research Assistant, Hollings Marine Laboratory Marine Biomedical and Environmental Science Center, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

6/07 – 8/07      Mentored a summer student in the Medical University of South Carolina’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program

5/03 – 9/03      Research Assistant, The University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

9/02 – 8/04      Teacher Assistant and Laboratory Technician, Crop and Soil Science Department, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA

6/02 – 9/02      Horticulture Exchange Student, Boomkwekerij Togtema; Buitenpost, Netherlands

10/01 – 11/01 Volunteer Intern, USDA, NRCS, Louisiana State Soil Survey, Ringgold, LA

5/01 – 9/01      Laboratory Technician, Department of Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

5/99 – 9/99      Roving Interpreter, Tennessee Wildlife Center, Chattanooga, TN

References

Dr. Paul Bertsch
Professor of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
University of Kentucky
N-212M Ag Science Ctr N
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
Tel:  859.257.1651
Email

Dr. Pam Morris
Research Assistant Professor
Hollings Marine Laboratory
Marine Biomedicine and Environmental Science Center
Medical University of South Carolina
331 Fort Johnson Road
Charleston, SC 29412
Tel:  843.762.8803
Email

Dr. William Miller
Professor
Crop and Soil Science Department
The University of Georgia
3111 Miller Plant Sciences
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30601
Tel:  706.542.0896
Email