Mike Pascoe, M.S.
 
Boulder, CO 80309, USA
T (303) 492-4975
F (303) 492-6778
Education
  1.  Ph.D., Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO (In Progress)
  2.  M.S., Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 2006
  3.  B.A., Kinesiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 2004
 
Publications
  1.  Barry BK, Pascoe MA, Riek S, Carson R, & Enoka RM. Common input to different regions of biceps brachii.  Experimental Brain Research, 193(3):351-9, 2009
  2.  Barry BK, Riley ZA, Pascoe MA, Enoka RM. A spinal pathway between synergists can modulate activity in human elbow flexor muscles. Experimental Brain Research, 190(3):347-59, 2008
  3.  Barry BK, Pascoe MA, Jesunathadas M, & Enoka RM. Rate coding is compressed but variability is unaltered for motor units in a hand muscle of old adults. Journal of Neurophysiology, 97(5):3206-18, 2007
  4.  Shinohara M, Moritz CT, Pascoe MA, & Enoka RM. Prolonged vibration increases stretch reflex amplitude, motor unit discharge rate and force fluctuations in a hand muscle. Journal of Applied Physiology, 99(5):1835-42, 2005
  5.  Moritz CT, Barry BK, Pascoe MA, & Enoka RM. Discharge rate variability influences the variation in force fluctuations across the working range of a hand muscle. Journal of Neurophysiology, 93(5):2449-59, 2005
 
Recent Abstracts
  1.  Pascoe MA, Holmes MR, Stuart DG, & Enoka RM.  Discharge characteristics of motor units during long contractions performed by young and old adults.  Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 2009, Chicago
  2.  Newell, SC & Pascoe MA.  Use of thoracic manipulation in the treatment of cervicogenic headache.  Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association, 2009    
  3.  Pascoe MA, Holmes MR, Gaw ME, & Enoka RM.  Motor unit recruitment in the biceps brachii of older adults during a fatiguing contraction.  Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 2008, Washington DC
  4.  Jordan K, Pascoe MA, Riley ZA, & Enoka RM.  The regularity of motor unit discharge during steady contractions can vary with age.  Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 2008, Washington DC
  5.  Marmon AR, Pascoe MA, & Enoka RM.  Associations between force steadiness and tests of hand function across the adult life span.  Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 2008, Washington DC
 
Professional Experience
  1.  Society for Neuroscience, Official NeuroBlogger 2009
 
Research Interests
  1.  The selective recording of human motor units using fine wire electromyography
  2.  The influence of synaptic noise on discharge patterns of motor units in human subjects
  3.  The effects of aging on hand function
  4.  The maintenance and effective use of digital research resources
 
Professional Affiliations & Funding
  1.  American Physiological Society, Student Member, March 2004 - present
  2.  Society for Neuroscience, Student Member, May 2008 - present
  3.  Aging Training Grant (5T32AG000279-08), P.I. Robert S. Schwartz, April 2008 - April 2010
 
Presentations & Teaching
  1.  Invited Speaker - Wiki Use for Enhancing Student Participation and Exam Preparation, COLTT, August 11, 2010
  2.  Invited Speaker - The Ultimate Gift: Donating Your Body to Science, TEDxBoulder, August 7, 2010
  3.  Arts & Sciences Spotlight - Mike’s Anatomy: A Custom App Study Guide for IPHY 3415 (Human Anatomy Lab), ASSETT Blog, March 4, 2010
  4.  Arts & Science Spotlight - CU Educational Videos on YouTube, ASSETT Blog, February 17, 2010
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University Service
  1.  SURE Program Mentor, Summer 2006
  2.  Graduate Liaison to IPHY Student Board, January 2005 - January 2010
 
Personal Information
  1.  Born in Denver, CO
  2.  Pastimes: Running, snowboarding, camping, blogging, web design, data visualization, and podcasting
 
Updated: July 20, 2010
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