Kathleen Matt

Kathleen Matt

emeritus professor, School of Life Sciences Interdisciplinary Graduate faculty
  • kmatt@asu.edu
  • FOUND 310 TEMPE, AZ 85287-7205
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Dr. Matt received her Ph.D. in endocrine physiology from the University of Washington, Seattle, and did a NIH post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Her research involves both animal and human studies focused on the effects of stress, diet, aging, and exercise on the neuroendocrine system. Research topics investigated in her laboratory include: the effects of aging on neuroendocrine systems and linkages to risk for disease, the impact of stress and exercise on disease activity in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and the effects of chronic separation stress on the neuroendocrine system in an animal model. Her research has been funded by NIH, National Arthritis Foundation, NASA and the Arizona Center for Disease Control. She served for one year as an Endocrine Society Health Policy Fellow for the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, in the office of the committee chair, Senator James Jeffords (1998-1999). In that position she was instrumental in the writing and introduction of the "Medicare Wellness Act" and the "Patch Act", a home health bill.

Research

Dr. Matt studies the complex interactions between the mind and body at the Neuroendocrine Clinical Research Center. Through both animal and human studies, she researches the effects of stress, diet, aging, and exercise on the neuroendocrine system. Research topics investigated in her laboratory include:

* the effects of aging on neuroendocrine systems and linkages to risk for disease; * the impact of stress and exercise on disease activity in individuals with rheumatooid arthritis and osteoarthritis; and * the effects of chronic separation stress on the neuroendocrine system in an animal model.

 

Her research has been funded by NIH, National Arthritis Foundtion, NASA, and the Arizona Center for Disease Control. She has over 50 publications and has lectured extensively on topics of health and aging, stress and aging and interdisciplinary research.

Selected Publications

Matt, K.S. and Stetson, M.H.: Hypothalamic/pituitary/gonadal interactions during spontaneous testicular recrudescence in the golden hamster (Mesocricetus auratus). Biol. Reprod. 20:739-746, 1979.

Matt, K.S. and Stetson, M.H.: A comparison of serum hormone titers in golden hamsters during testicular growth induced by pinealectomy and photoperiodic stimulation. Biol. Reprod. 23:893-898, 1980.

Matt, K.S.: Sensitivity of the hypothalamic pituitary axis to negative feedback in a photoperiodic species. IN: Functional Correlates of Hormone Receptors in Reproduction. V. Mahesh, T.G. Muldoon, B.B. Saxena and W.A. Sadler (eds.), Elsevier North Holland, New York, 1980, pp. 499-501.

Matt, K.S., Michael C. Moore, Rosemary Knapp and Ignacio T. Moore. Sympathetic mediation of stress and aggression: plasma catecholamines in free-living male tree lizards. Physiology and Behavior 61 (5): 639-647, 1997.

Kopp-Woodroffe, S.A., Manore, M.M., Dueck, C.A., Skinner, J.S., and Matt, K.S. Energy and nutrient status of amenorrheic athletes participating in a diet and exercise training intervention program. International Journal of Sports Nutrition 9: 70-88, 1999.

Sandoval, D.A, and Matt, K.S. Gender Differences In The Endocrine And Metabolic Responses to Hypoxic Exercise, JAP 92: 504-512, 2002.

Traustadottir, T., Bosch, P. and Matt, K. S. Gender Differences in Cardiovascular and Hypothalamic- Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Responses to Psychological stress in Healthy Older Adults, Stress, 6: 133- 140, 2003.

Traustadottir, T., Bosch, P., Cantu, T. and Matt, K.S. HPA Axis Response and Recovery from High Intensity Exercise in Women: Effects of Aging and Fitness. JCEM, 89:3248-3254, 2004.

Traustadottir, T., Bosch, P. and Matt, K. S. The HPA Axis Response to Psychological Stress in Women: Effects of Aging and Fitness, Psychoneuroendocrinology, 30:392-402, 2005.

K. Matt, M. Irving, G. Hook, I. Yusen, F. Eagar, K. Kirschner, R. Crea and M. Bitler, Olive Vegetation Water Supplement Decreases Disease Activity in Patients with Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Nutrition Research. Volume 27, Issue 8, August 2007, Pages 470-477.

Publications
  • Sussanah French, Kathleen Matt, Michael Moore. The effects of stress on wound healing in male tree lizards (Urosaurus ornatus). General and Comparative Endocrinology (2006).
  • S Arent, Daniel Landers, Kathleen Matt, J Etnier. Dose-response and mechanistic issues in the resistance training and affect relationship. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (2005).
  • T Traustadottir, P Bosch, Kathleen Matt. The HPA Axis Response to Psychological Stress in Women: Effects of Aging and Fitness. Psychoneuroendocrinology (2005).
  • T Traustadottir, P Bosch, T Cantu, Kathleen Matt. HPA Axis Response and Recovery from High Intensity Exercise in Women: Effects of Aging and Fitness. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (2004).
  • T Trasutadottir, P Bosch, Kathleen Matt. Gender Differences in Cardiovascular and Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Responses to Psychological Stress in healthy Older Adults. Stress (2003).
  • T Traustadottir, P Bosch, Kathleen Matt. Gender Differences in Cardiovascular and Hypothalamic- Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Responses to Psychological stress in Healthy Older Adults. Stress (2003).
  • D Sandoval, Kathleen Matt. Gender Differences In The Endocrine And Metabolic Responses to Hypoxic Exercise. JAP (2002).
  • S Woodley, Kathleen Matt, M Moore. Aggression in female mountain spiny lizards: Estradiol modulation of central monoamine activity. Brain, Behavior, and Evolution (2000).
  • S Woodley, Kathleen Matt, Michael Moore. Neuroendocrine responses in free-living female and male lizards after aggressive interactions. Physiology and Behavior (2000).
Research Activity
  • Matt,Kathleen Sharon*. Request for Interim Bridge funding for Physician Funding for Translational Research. ABRC(9/8/2008 - 9/30/2009).
  • Matt,Kathleen Sharon*. Biomarkers and Dynamical Function Tests for Optimized Health and Performance. DOD-USSOCOM(5/9/2008 - 9/30/2010).
  • Ramakrishna,B L*, Dorn,Ronald I, Matt,Kathleen Sharon, Pizziconi,Vincent B. Track II: Down to Earth Science. NSF-EHR(7/1/2007 - 4/30/2013).
  • Poste,George Henry*, Johnson,William G, Matt,Kathleen Sharon, Melnyk,Bernadette Mazurek, Panchanathan,Sethuraman, Zenhausern,Frederic, Zenhausern,Frederic. Arizona Clinical and Translational Science Award. TGen(9/22/2006 - 9/21/2007).
  • Ramakrishna,B L*, Dorn,Ronald I, Matt,Kathleen Sharon, Pizziconi,Vincent B. Track II: Down to Earth Science. NSF-EHR(5/1/2006 - 4/30/2008).
  • Bakkaloglu,Bertan*, Abbas,James, Matt,Kathleen Sharon. Adaptive Stimulator for Exercise and Rehabilitation. customKYnetics(10/1/2005 - 7/31/2009).
  • Jung,Ranu*, Alexander,Gene Evans, He,Jiping, Helms Tillery,Stephen I, Hu,Jiuxiang, Marzke,Robert F, Massia,Stephen Paul, Matt,Kathleen Sharon, Moore,Michael Charles, Muthuswamy,Jitendran, Myhajlenko,Stefan, Neisewander,Janet Leigh, Nieman,Ronald A, Pauken,Christine Marie, Razdan,Anshuman, Vernon,Brent. PharmaScan 7016 In-Vivo SpectroscopyImaging System. HHS-NIH-NCRR(6/1/2005 - 5/31/2009).
  • Matt,Kathleen Sharon*. Olivenol Study. CREAGRI, INC(7/16/2003 - 7/15/2005).
  • Garcia,Antonio Agustin*, Booksh,Karl S, Hayes,Mark A, Matt,Kathleen Sharon, Towe,Bruce C. MICRO LOCK-IN AMPLIFIER FOR CORTISOL AND CATECHOLAMINES. HHS-NIH-NIBIB(9/30/2002 - 2/28/2005).
  • Matt,Kathleen Sharon*, Zautra,Alex John. STRESS & EXERCISE & DISEASE ACTIVITY. ARTHRITIS FDN(7/1/1996 - 6/30/2000).
  • Matt,Kathleen Sharon*. NEUROENDOCRINE EFFECTS OF EMF. BATTELLE PACIFIC NW LABS(10/12/1995 - 4/30/1997).
  • Skinner,James S*, Manore,Melinda M, Matt,Kathleen Sharon. ENERGY IMBALANCE & AMENORRHEA. NATL COLL ATHLETIC ASSO (NCAA)(3/29/1995 - 10/31/1996).
  • Zautra,Alex John*, Matt,Kathleen Sharon. INTERPERSONAL STRESS & DISEASE ACTIVITY IN ARTHRITIS. HHS-NIH-NIAMS(4/10/1994 - 3/31/2000).
  • Matt,Kathleen Sharon*. EFFECTS OF LIGHT ON CELL SECRETION AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM. PENN STATE UNIV(10/1/1987 - 10/31/1990).
Presentations
  • Matt, Kathleen. Biosciences Research Symposium, Phoenix, Arizona (Jun 2006).
  • Matt, Kathleen. California WIC Association Conference, San Diego, California (Apr 2006).
  • Matt, Kathleen. The Steps to a Healthy Future: Celebrating Girls in Sport. AIA Academy, Tucson, Arizona (Mar 2006).
  • Matt, Kathleen. Endocrine Society
  • Matt, Kathleen. Endocrine Society
  • Matt, Kathleen. Endocrine Society
  • Matt, Kathleen. International Stress Congress, Scotland
  • Matt, Kathleen. NASA/ NIH Conference, St. Louis, Missouri
  • Matt, Kathleen. Norwegian Institute of Sports Science, Oslo, Norway
  • Matt, Kathleen. Special Operations Medical Association Meeting, Tampa, Florida
Service
  • Phx Program - UA College of Medicine in collaboration with ASU, Founding Faculty Member (2006 - Present)
  • Statewide Clinical & Translational Science Award, Goal Team 4 Committee Member (2006 - Present)
  • Statewide Clinical & Translational Science Award, Steering Committee Member (2006 - Present)
  • Southwest Interdisciplinary Research (SIRC), Faculty Research Affiliate (2006 - Present)
  • SIRC Faculty Research Affiliate (2006 - Present)
  • ASU/University of inaugural round of Arizona Collaborative Research Grant program, Organization/administration (2006 - Present)
  • Academic Working Group, Phoenix Program, Member (2006 - Present)
  • Clinical & Translational Science Award Coordinating Committee, Member (2006 - Present)
  • Clinical & Translational Science Award Steering Committee, Member (2006 - Present)
  • Deans Search Committee, Phoenix Program, Member (2006 - Present)
  • Development of a mentoring program for women, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic Arizona, (2006 - Present)
  • Development of an Executive Health program, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic Arizona, (2006 - Present)
  • Development of an interdisciplinary Neuroscience graduate program, in collaboration with Barrow Neurological Institute, (2006 - Present)
  • Flinn Bioengineering Platform Committee, Member (2006 - Present)
  • Flinn Foundation Scholars, Selection Committee Member (2006 - Present)
  • Metabolic Faculty Search Committee, Member (2006 - Present)
  • NEI Curriculum Block, Phoenix Program, Block Director (2006 - Present)
  • Phx Program - UA College of Medicine in collaboration with ASU, Academic Working Group Member (2006 - Present)
  • Phx Program - UA College of Medicine in collaboration with ASU, Block Director, NEI Curriculum (2006 - Present)
  • Phx Program - UA College of Medicine in collaboration with ASU, Deans Search Committe Member (2006 - Present)
  • Phx Program - UA College of Medicine in collaboration with ASU, Faculty Search Committee Member (2006 - Present)
  • Statewide Clinical & Translational Science Award, Coordinating Committee Member (2006 - Present)
  • Student Search Committee, Phoenix Program, Member (2006 - Present)
  • Global Health Advisory Group, Committee Member (2005 - Present)
  • Phx Program - UA College of Medicine in collaboration with ASU, Student Search Committee Member (2005 - Present)
  • Flinn Foundation, Bioengineering Platform Committee Member (2005 - Present)
  • OVPREA, Institutional Officer (2005 - Present)
  • OVPREA, Assistant Vice President for Research (2005 - Present)
  • Arizona Town Hall Report, Lead Researcher (2005 - Present)
  • Crisis Nursery, Board of Directors (2005 - Present)
  • Legislative delegates in Washington, DC with Flinn Foundation, Annual visitor (2005 - Present)
  • President's Medical Working Group, Committee Member (2005 - Present)
  • President's Medical Working Group, ASU, Member (2005 - Present)
  • ASU/Mayo Clinic Arizona seed grant programs, Admnistration (2004 - Present)
  • Arizona Biomedical Collaborative, Member (2004 - Present)
  • Crisis Nursery, Board Member (2004 - Present)
  • Governor's Arizona Commission for Medical Education and Research, Alternate Committee Member (2004 - Present)
  • Governor's Arizona Commission for Medical Education and Research (ACMER), Alternate Committee Member (2004 - Present)
  • MOU ASU Uof A for medical school, Lead on curriculum committee for Tucson track, and lead on material development (2004 - Present)
  • Flinn Foundation, alternate co-chair Translational Committee (2003 - Present)
  • Flinn Translational Research Project Advisory Committee, ASU Representative (2003 - Present)
  • Mayo/ ASU Collaborations, liason (2003 - Present)
  • President's Task force for Downtown program development, Member (2003 - Present)
  • Flinn Foundation, ASU Representative Neuroscience Platform (2002 - Present)
  • Flinn translational committee, Alternate co-chair (2002 - Present)
  • Carondolet Health Care Services, Healthy Seniors Program, (1999 - Present)
  • University of Arizona Arthritis Center, Board member (1996 - Present)
  • ASU/Mayo Seed Grant Review Committee, Reviewer / ASU Liaison (2006 - 2007)
  • Assembly of information for ASU Piper Chair nominations for submission to Piper Trust, (2006 - 2006)
  • Clinical & Translational Science Award Goal Team 4 Committee, Member (2006 - 2006)
  • Faculty Search Committee, Phoenix Program, Member (2006 - 2006)
  • Global Health Advisory Group, Member (2005 - 2006)
  • Crisis Nursery, Board Member (2004 - 2006)
  • Review Committee, ASU/MCA Seed Grant Program, Member (2004 - 2006)
  • Kinesiology Department, Metabolic Faculty Search Committee Member (2006 - 2006)
  • St. Joseph's Hospital Human Specimen Committee, Committee Member (2005 - 2006)
  • Banner Health Comprehensive Cancer Center Planning Summit, Summit Participant / Committee Member (2005 - 2005)
  • Arizona Town Hall Report, Lead Researcher (2005 - 2005)
  • Banner Health Comprehensive Cancer Center Planning Summit, (2005 - 2005)
  • St. Joseph's Human Specimen Committee, Member (2005 - 2005)
  • ARizona Health Policy and Law Institute, Board Member (2004 - 2005)
  • AZ Women's Leadership Forum, Board Member (2004 - 2005)
  • Exercise and Sport Research Institute, Director (2000 - 2005)
  • Arizona Health Policy and Law Institute, Board Member (2004 - 2005)
  • ABC/ GCRC development, ASU representative (2003 - 2004)
  • Adventures in Learning, Teacher of class (2003 - 2004)
  • Faculty Mentoring Program, Mentor (2003 - 2004)
  • President's task force of downtown development, committee member (2003 - 2004)
  • TGEN Biosciences Committee, ASU representative (2003 - 2004)
  • Flinn Scholar Selection Committee, ASU Representative (2002 - 2004)
  • AzBiodesign, Associate Director (2001 - 2004)
  • Governor's Commission on the Health Status of Women and Families, Member (2002 - 2003)
  • Arizona Women's health policy group, member (2003)
  • Biodesign Institute, Associate Director (2003)
  • Deans Search Committee, committee member (2003)
  • Dept. Chair Search committee, committee member (2003)
  • Dept. Personnel Committee, Chair (2003)
  • Flinn Scholars program, evaluate applicants (2003)
  • Governor's Commissio on the health Satus of Women and Families, board member (2003)
  • ORSPA Search Committee for Site Supervisor for AzBiodesign, committee member (2003)
  • Sneaker Tours, Lead multiple tours for Institute and AzBiodesign (2003)
  • Minority Affairs Committee, Society for the Study of Reproduction, Member (2002 - 2002)
  • Interdisciplinary Exercise Science Ph.D. Program, Director (1999 - 2002)
  • Animal Housing Facility Committee, Member (2000 - 2000)
  • Freshman Orientation (nominated), Faculty speaker (2000 - 2000)
  • NCAA certification process, Faculty participant (2000 - 2000)
  • Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology, Local Organizing Committee, Co-chair (2000 - 2000)
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