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    • Chandler HL, Kusewitt DF, Colitz CMH. 2003. "Enhanced protease production in refractory corneal ulcers." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 44: ARVO E-Abstract 914. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Barden CA, Chandler HL, Colitz CMH. 2004. "Inhibition of Akt regulates telomerase activity in lens epithelial cells." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 45: ARVO E-Abstract 384. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Bras ID, Chandler HL, Wilkie DA, Gemensky AJ, Kuonen VJ, Koyama H, Colitz CMH. 2004. "Evaluation of advanced glycation end-products in diabetic and inherited canine cataracts." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 45: ARVO E-Abstract 1690. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Colitz CMH, Kusewitt DF. 2004. "Role of tetracyclines in healing of canine refractor corneal ulcers." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 7, (6): 445. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Kusewitt DF, Colitz CMH. 2004. "The Slug transcription factor modulates corneal epithelial cell migration." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 45: ARVO E-Abstract 3759. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Kusewitt DF, Colitz CMH. 2004. "Ultraviolet irradiation induction of MMP activity in the cornea." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 45: ARVO E-Abstract 3756. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Colitz CMH, Barden CA, Chandler HL, Lu P, Metzler AG, Wilkie DA, Bras ID, Kuonen VJ. 2004. "Phosphorylation of telomerase and estrogen receptor-alpha by Akt in cataracts." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 7, (6): 445. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Colitz CMH, Barden CA, Chandler HL, Lu P, Metzler AJG, Wilkie DA, Bras ID, Sugimoto Y, Mauger TM, Lembach RG. 2004. "Estrogen receptor-alpha expression in canine cataracts." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 45: ARVO E-Abstract 2649. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Colitz CMH, Barden CA, Lu P, Chandler HL. 2004. "Telomerase interacts with estrogen receptor alpha in cataractous LEC." Abstract.  International Congress of Eye Research: Sydney, Australia. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Barden CA, Chandler HL, Lu P, Colitz CMH. 2005. "Phosphorylation of telomerase and estrogen receptor-alpha by AKT in cataracts." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 45: ARVO E-Abstract 2866. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Barden CA, Colitz CMH, Kusewitt DK. 2005. "Markers of epithelial-mesenchymal transition during cataractogenesis." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 8, (6). [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Colitz CMH, Miller WW, Kusewitt DF. 2005. "The role of tetracyclines in healing of canine refractory ulcers." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 45: ARVO E-Abstract 2597. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Colitz CMH, Chandler HL, Lu P, Sugimoto Y, Barden CA, Metzler AJG, Wilkie DA, Bras ID, Kuonen VJ, Robbin T. 2005. "Estrogen localization and local synthesis of estrogen by cataractous LEC." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 45: ARVO E-Abstract 2893. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Colitz CMH, Chandler HL, Lu P, Sugimoto Y, Barden CA, Metzler AJG, Wilkie DA, Bras ID, Kuonen VJ, Robbin TE. 2005. "Estrogen localization and local synthesis of estrogen by cataractous LEC." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 8, (6): 440. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Hodgson MJ, Miller WW, Colitz CMH, Chandler HL. 2005. "Expression of cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor p15INK4B in canine refractory corneal ulcers." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 8, (6): 443. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Kusewitt DF, Chandler HL, Colitz CMH. 2005. "Epithelial-mesenchymal transformation in canine cataractogenesis." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 45: ARVO E-Abstract 2876. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Lu P, Barden CA, Chandler HL, Sugimoto Y, Colitz CMH. 2005. "Over-expression of ER alpha in Canine Lens Epithelial Cells Results in Up-Regulation of TERT and TR." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 45: ARVO E-Abstract 2894. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Robbin TE, Chandler HL, Barden CA, Kulp SK, Chen C, Wyman M, Bras ID, Wilkie DA, Gemensky-Metzler AL, Colitz CMH. 2005. "The effect of phosphorylated Akt inhibition on posterior capsular opacification in the canine lens." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 8, (6): 448. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Robbin TE, Chandler HL, Barden CA, Kulp SK, Chen C, Wyman M, Wilkie DA, Gemensky-Metzler AJ, Bras ID, Colitz CMH. 2005. "The effect of phosphorylated Akt inhibition on posterior capsular opacification in the canine lens." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 45: ARVO E-Abstract 2867. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Barden CA, Chandler HL, Lu P, Colitz CMH. 2006. "The effect of grapeseed extract on canine lens epithelial cells." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 46: ARVO E-Abstract 2541. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Barden CA, Lu P, Colitz CMH. 2006. "The effect of grape proanthocyanidins on oxidative stress and migration in canine lens epithelial cells." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 9, (6): 423. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Barden CA, Lu P, Elligott C, Colitz CMH. 2006. "COX-2 expression in canine lens epithelial cells." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 46: ARVO E-Abstract 2538. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Kusewitt DF, Colitz CMH. 2006. "Modulation of matrix metalloproteinases by ultraviolet radiation in the canine cornea." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 9, (6): 423. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Colitz CMH, Barden CA, Chandler HL, Lu P. 2006. "Ultraviolet irradiation up-regulates telomerase transcription." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 46: ARVO E-Abstract 4082. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Hodgson MJ, Chandler HL, Miller WW, Colitz CMH. 2006. "Expression of cyclin dependent kinase inhibitor for p15INK4B in canine refractory ulcers." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 9, (6): 419. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Newkirk KM, Chandler HL, Parent AE, Colitz CMH, Wilkie DA, Kusewitt DF. 2006. "Morphologic Characterization of UV-induced degeneration of the cornea and lens in wild type 129 mice." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 9, (6): 423. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Stepp M, Ghosh SP, Liu Y, Jurjus RA, Chandler HL, Colitz CMH, Kusewitt DK. 2006. "Resolution of spontaneous epithelial erosions after corneal debridement wounding in mice is not altered by treatment of mice with oral doxycycline." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 46: ARVO E-Abstract 2758. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Newkirk KM, Parent AE, Colitz CMH, Wilkie DA, Kusewitt DF. 2007. "Morphologic characterization of UV-induced degeneration of the cornea in wild type 129 mice." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 47: ARVO E-Abstract 3504. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Newkirk KM, Parent AE, Colitz CMH, Wilkie DA, Kusewitt DF. 2007. "Morphologic characterization of UV-induced degeneration of the cornea in wild type 129 mice." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 47: ARVO E-Abstract 3504. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Colitz CMH, Barden CA, Chandler HL. 2007. "The effect of grape proanthocyanidins on free radical formation and oxidative stress markers in canine lens epithelial cells." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 47: ARVO E-Abstract 2430. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Gilger BC, Salmon JH, Barden CA, Chandler HL, Wendt J, Colitz CMH. 2007. "Bacteria in eyes with chronic recurrent uveitis in horses from southeastern United States." Abstract.  European Conference of Veterinary Ophthalmology. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Gilger BC, Salmon JH, Barden CA, Chandler HL, Wendt J, Colitz CMH. 2007. "Bacteria in eyes with chronic recurrent uveitis in horses from southwestern United States." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 47: ARVO E-Abstract 2626. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Acevedo MC, Colitz CMH, Barden CA, Newkirk KM, Kusewitt DF, Dubielzig RR, Chandler HL. 2008. "Immunohistochemical analysis of canine and feline uveal melanomas." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 11, (6): 428. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Barden CA, Newkirk KM, Kusewitt DF, Colitz CMH, Dubielzig RR. 2008. "Immunohistochemical analysis of uveal melanomas in cats and dogs." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 48: ARVO E-Abstract 70. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Bras ID, Robbin-Webb TE, Saville WJA, Gemensky-Metzler AJ, Colitz CMH. 2008. "In vivo effects of tetracyclines on healing of canine refractory corneal ulcers." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 11, (6): 425. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Reuter KS, Nichols JJ. 2008. "The impact of UV-blocking hydrogel polymers on the prevention of UV-induced ophthalmic damage." Abstract.  Optometry and Vision Science: E-abstract 80104. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Klemas AS, Dubielzig RR, Chandler HL. 2008. "Association between papillomavirus and the development of canine ocular squamous papillomas." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 11, (6): 428. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Newkirk KM, Haines DK, Calvarese ST, Esson DW, Chandler HL. 2008. "Differences in pigment distribution within the ciliary body of blue-eyed and brown-eyed dogs." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 11, (6): 428. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Pannebaker C, Chandler HL, Nichols JJ. 2008. "Tear film proteomic analysis in keratoconus." Abstract.  Optometry and Vision Science: E-abstract 80027. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Paulette C, Chandler HL, Nichols KK. 2008. "Tear protein extraction from Schirmer strips." Abstract.  Optometry and Vision Science: E-abstract 80022. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Pot SA, Chandler HL, Colitz CMH, Bentley E, Dubielzig RR, Mosley TS, Reid TW, Murphy CJ. 2008. "Selenium functionalized intraocular lenses inhibit posterior capsular opacification (PCO) in ex vivo canine lens capsular bag assay." Abstract.  European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Pot SA, Chandler HL, Colitz CMH, Bentley E, Dubielzig RR, Mosley TS, Reid TW, Murphy CJ. 2008. "Selenium functionalized intraocular lenses inhibit posterior capsule opacification (PCO) in an ex vivo canine lens capsule bag assay." Abstract.  Veterinary Ophthalmology, 11, (6): 421. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Powell DR, Chandler HL, Nichols KK, Nichols JJ. 2008. "Evaluation of tear protein collection and extraction methods in soft contact lens wearers." Abstract.  Optometry and Vision Science: E-abstract 85318. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Chandler HL, Reuter KS, Sinnott LT, Nichols JJ. 2009. "Prevention of UV-induced damage to the anterior segment using UV-absorbing contact lenses." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 50: ARVO E-Abstract 4783. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Haworth KM, Nichols JJ, Thangavelu M, Sinnott LT, Chandler HL, Nichols KK. 2009. "Examination of human meibum collection and extraction techniques." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 50: ARVO E-Abstract 2544. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Nichols JJ, Chandler HL, Reuter KS, Sinnott LT. 2009. "UV-absorbing silicone hydrogens mediate UV-induced damage to the anterior segment." Abstract.  British Contact Lens Association. [Peer Reviewed]
    • Powell DR, Thangavelu M, Chandler HL, Nichols KK, Nichols JJ. 2009. "Evaluation of tear film protein extraction buffers." Abstract.  Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 50: ARVO E-Abstract 5628. [Peer Reviewed]
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    Assistant Professor
    Phone:   (614) 247-0005
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     Dr. Heather Chandler
    The Ohio State University
    College of Optometry
    338 W. 10th Ave
    Columbus, OH 43210-1280