Education
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• Ph.D., Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO (In Progress)
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• M.S., Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 2006
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• B.A., Kinesiology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 2004
Publications
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• Newell, SC & Pascoe MA. Use of thoracic manipulation in the treatment of cervicogenic headache. Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association, 2009
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• Society for Neuroscience, Official NeuroBlogger 2009
Research Interests
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• The selective recording of human motor units using fine wire electromyography
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• The influence of synaptic noise on discharge patterns of motor units in human subjects
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• The effects of aging on hand function
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• The maintenance and effective use of digital research resources
Professional Affiliations & Funding
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• American Physiological Society, Student Member, March 2004 - present
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• Society for Neuroscience, Student Member, May 2008 - present
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• Aging Training Grant (5T32AG000279-08), P.I. Robert S. Schwartz, April 2008 - April 2010
Presentations & Teaching
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• Invited Speaker - Wiki Use for Enhancing Student Participation and Exam Preparation, COLTT, August 11, 2010
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• Invited Speaker - The Ultimate Gift: Donating Your Body to Science, TEDxBoulder, August 7, 2010
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• Arts & Sciences Spotlight - Mike’s Anatomy: A Custom App Study Guide for IPHY 3415 (Human Anatomy Lab), ASSETT Blog, March 4, 2010
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• Arts & Science Spotlight - CU Educational Videos on YouTube, ASSETT Blog, February 17, 2010
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University Service
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• SURE Program Mentor, Summer 2006
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• Graduate Liaison to IPHY Student Board, January 2005 - January 2010
Personal Information
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• Born in Denver, CO
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