Bradley J. Isler, PhD

Bradley J. Isler, PhD

Professor
Coordinator of Biotechnology and Biology Programs
Biological Sciences
Phone: (231) 591-2641
Email: [email protected]

Education

• PhD, The Ohio State University, Animal Sciences, Animal Genetics
• MS, The Ohio State University, Animal Sciences, Animal Genetics
• BS, Ohio Northern University, Biochemistry

Graduate/Post-Graduate Training

• Post-Doctoral Researcher, Research Geneticist, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, NE, United States

Biography

Bradley Isler holds a Ph.D. in animal genetics from The Ohio State University. Dr. Isler is coordinator of the biotechnology and biology programs and teaches courses in general biology, genetics, molecular genetics, bioinformatics, and nutrition.

Courses taught: BIOL 122 (General Biology 2), BIOL 310 (Nutrition), BIOL 375 (Principles of Genetics), BIOL 470 (Molecular Genetics), BIOL 474 (Advanced Cell-Molecular Biology), BIOL 475 (Bioinformatics)

Publications and Intellectual Contributions

• Journal Article
  Isler, B. J., Freking, B. A., Thallman, R. M., Heaton, M. P., Leymaster, K. A. (2006). "Evaluation of associations between prion haplotypes and growth, carcass, and meat quality traits in a Dorset x Romanov sheep population." Journal of animal science. 84 (4). pp. 783-8.
• Research Report
  Isler, B. J., Freking, B., Leymaster, K. (2004). "2003-2004 U.S. Meat Animal Research Center annual report to NC-109," Proceedings of 2004 NC-109 annual sheep research conference.
• Journal Article
  Isler, B. J., Irvin, K. M., Neal, S. M., Moeller, S. J., Davis, M. E. (2002). "Examination of the relationship between the estrogen receptor gene and reproductive traits in swine." Journal of animal science. 80 (9). pp. 2334-9.
• Research Report
  Isler, B. J., Irvin, K., Rothschild, M., Evans, G. (2001). "Examination of the relationship between the prolactin receptor gene and reproductive components in swine." Research and Reviews: Swine 2001, OARDC special circular 185.
• Research Report
  Isler, B. J., Irvin, K., Neal, S., Moeller, S., Davis, M., Meeker, D. (1999). "The effect of the estrogen receptor gene on litter traits in swine," Research and Reviews: Poultry and Swine, OARDC special circular 171.
• Research Report
  Isler, B. J. (1998). "1997-98 Ohio annual report to NC-220," Proceedings of 1998 NC-220 annual swine genetics research conference.
• Research Report
  Isler, B. J., Irvin, K., Neal, S. (1998). "Investigation of the estrogen receptor gene and its association with reproductive tract traits in swine." Research and Reviews: Poultry and Swine, OARDC special circular 164.

Presentations

• Poster
  Graves, M. (Author & Presenter), Vredeveld, K. (Author), Isler, B. J., Pike, S. (Author), 2022 West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Research Symposium (WMRUGS), "Divergent Patterns and Monitoring Wastewater SARS-CoV-2 Data in Northern West Michigan, Big Rapids, and Ferris State University," Van Andel Institute, Grand Rapids, MI, (November 5, 2022).
• Oral Presentation
  Isler, B. J. (Presenter), Van Andel Institute Graduate Student Career Day, (2015).
• Oral Presentation
  Isler, B. J. (Presenter), Van Andel Institute Graduate Student Career Day, (2013).
• Poster
  Isler, B. J. (Author & Presenter), Judy, C. A. (Author & Presenter), Letherer, J. M. (Author & Presenter), Salazar, C. R. (Author & Presenter), McGee, A. M. (Author & Presenter), Solitri, A. R. (Author & Presenter), West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Research Conference, "A study of the association between anophthalmic conditions and variation in several candidate genes in rats," (November 16, 2013).
• Poster
  Isler, B. J. (Author & Presenter), Dutkiewicz, A. R. (Author & Presenter), West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Research Conference, "Developing a Simple DNA Sequencing Protocol for High School and Undergraduate Use," (October 27, 2012).
• Oral Presentation
  Isler, B. J. (Presenter), FSU-Grand Rapids Career Pathways Teachers Academy, (2007).
• Oral Presentation
  Isler, B. J. (Presenter), Honors program “Lunch and Learn” series, Ferris State University, (2007).
• Paper
  Isler, B. J. (Author & Presenter), Freking, B. A. (Author & Presenter), Leymaster, K. A. (Author & Presenter), 2004 NC-109 annual sheep research meeting, "Meat Animal Research Center annual report to NC-109," Duluth, Minnesota, (2004).
• Oral Presentation
  Isler, B. J. (Presenter), Irvin, K. M. (Presenter), Neal, S. M. (Presenter), Moeller, S. J. (Presenter), Davis, M. E. (Presenter), 7th World Congress of Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, "Examination of the relationship between the paternally expressed gene 3 and reproductive tract components in swine," (2002).
• Poster
  Isler, B. J. (Presenter), Irvin, K. M. (Presenter), Rothschild, M. F. (Presenter), 2000 Annual Conference of the National Swine Improvement Federation, "Association between the prolactin receptor gene and reproductive components in swine," (2000).