Works (25)

Updated: January 14th, 2026 07:20

2026 article

Public perceptions and support for microbiome engineering to combat mold growth in disaster relief efforts

Cummings, C. L., Landreville, K. D., & Kuzma, J. (2026, January 9). Environment Systems & Decisions, Vol. 1.

By: C. Cummings*, K. Landreville* & J. Kuzma n

topics (OpenAlex): Bacillus and Francisella bacterial research; Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity; Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
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13. Climate Action (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 11, 2026

2025 article

Beyond the Hype: Stakeholder Perceptions of Nanotechnology and Genetic Engineering for Sustainable Food Production

Horgan, M. D., Cummings, C. L., Kuzma, J., Dahlstrom, M., Cimadori, I., Cuchiara, M., … Grieger, K. D. (2025, July 25). Sustainability, Vol. 17.

By: M. Horgan n, C. Cummings n, J. Kuzma n, M. Dahlstrom*, I. Cimadori*, M. Cuchiara n, C. Larter*, N. Loschin n, K. Grieger n

author keywords: agrifood technologies; genetic engineering; nanotechnology; perceptions of sustainability; stakeholder engagement; responsible innovation; technology governance
topics (OpenAlex): Genetically Modified Organisms Research; Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact; CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Animal Genetics and Reproduction
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 25, 2025

2025 article

Public perceptions and support for introduced microbes to combat hospital-acquired infections and antimicrobial resistance

Cummings, C. L., Landreville, K. D., & Kuzma, J. (2025, October 8). (P. Sittiprapaporn, Ed.). PLoS ONE, Vol. 20.

By: C. Cummings*, K. Landreville* & J. Kuzma n

Ed(s): P. Sittiprapaporn

MeSH headings : Humans; Cross Infection / prevention & control; Cross Infection / microbiology; Female; Adult; Male; Middle Aged; Microbiota; Public Opinion; Surveys and Questionnaires; Aged; Young Adult; Drug Resistance, Microbial; Adolescent; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Antibiotic Use and Resistance; Climate Change Communication and Perception; Zoonotic diseases and public health
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 8, 2025

2024 article

Modeling prevention behaviors during the COVID‐19 pandemic using Bayesian belief networks and protection motivation theory

Vizanko, B., Kadinski, L., Cummings, C., Ostfeld, A., & Berglund, E. Z. (2024, March 14). Risk Analysis, Vol. 3, pp. 2198–2223.

By: B. Vizanko n, L. Kadinski*, C. Cummings n, A. Ostfeld* & E. Berglund n

Contributors: B. Vizanko n, L. Kadinski*, C. Cummings n, A. Ostfeld* & E. Berglund n

author keywords: Bayesian belief network; COVID-19; prevention behaviors; protection motivation theory
MeSH headings : Humans; COVID-19 / prevention & control; COVID-19 / psychology; COVID-19 / epidemiology; Bayes Theorem; Motivation; Pandemics / prevention & control; SARS-CoV-2; Health Behavior; Female; Male; Surveys and Questionnaires; Adult; Adaptation, Psychological
topics (OpenAlex): Behavioral Health and Interventions; COVID-19 epidemiological studies; Disaster Management and Resilience
TL;DR: Results demonstrate that trust and experience with COVID-19 were important predictors for prevention measure adoption, and models that were developed using the PMT confirm relationships between coping appraisal, threat appraisal, and protective behaviors. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 15, 2024

2023 article

Equitable Response in Crisis: Methodology and Application for COVID-19

Trump, B. D., Jin, A., Galaitsi, S., Cummings, C., Jarman, H., Greer, S., … Linkov, I. (2023, June 15). ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk and Uncertainty in Engineering Systems Part B Mechanical Engineering.

topics (OpenAlex): Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy; Public Health Policies and Education; COVID-19 epidemiological studies
TL;DR: A three-step data visualization methodology was developed to assess COVID-19 vaccination equity in the United States using state health department, U.S. Census, and CDC data and demonstrated significant equity differences at a census-tract level, and across demographic and socioeconomic population characteristics. (via Semantic Scholar)
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3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 5, 2023

2023 article

Exposure to climate change information predicts public support for solar geoengineering in Singapore and the United States

Rosenthal, S., Irvine, P. J., Cummings, C. L., & Ho, S. S. (2023, November 14). Scientific Reports.

By: S. Rosenthal*, P. Irvine*, C. Cummings n & S. Ho*

topics (OpenAlex): Climate Change Communication and Perception; Climate Change and Geoengineering; Environmental Education and Sustainability
Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 11, 2023

2023 article

Gene‐Edited Food Adoption Intentions and Institutional Trust in the United States: Benefits, Acceptance, and Labeling

Lindberg, S. A., Peters, D. J., & Cummings, C. L. (2023, February 23). Rural Sociology.

By: S. Lindberg*, D. Peters* & C. Cummings n

topics (OpenAlex): Genetically Modified Organisms Research; CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Climate Change Communication and Perception
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 20, 2023

2023 article

Governing biotechnology to provide safety and security and address ethical, legal, and social implications

Trump, B., Cummings, C., Klasa, K., Galaitsi, S., & Linkov, I. (2023, January 11). Frontiers in Genetics.

author keywords: biotechnology; ELSI; policy; governance; safety-by-design; synthetic biology
topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Biotechnology and Related Fields; Biomedical and Engineering Education
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9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 20, 2023

2023 article

Identifying sustainability assessment parameters for genetically engineered agrifoods

Wei, W., Grieger, K., Cummings, C. L., Loschin, N., & Kuzma, J. (2023, July 22). Plants People Planet, Vol. 7.

By: W. Wei n, K. Grieger n, C. Cummings n, N. Loschin n & J. Kuzma n

author keywords: agriculture; benefits; genetic engineering; risks; sustainability
topics (OpenAlex): Genetically Modified Organisms Research; CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Animal Genetics and Reproduction
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 22, 2023

2023 journal article

Peptide ligands for the affinity purification of adeno‐associated viruses from HEK 293 cell lysates

Biotechnology and Bioengineering, 120(8), 2283–2300.

By: W. Chu n, S. Shastry n, E. Barbieri n, R. Prodromou n, P. Greback‐Clarke n, W. Smith n, B. Moore n, R. Kilgore n ...

Contributors: W. Chu n, S. Shastry n, E. Barbieri n, R. Prodromou n, P. Greback-Clarke n, W. Smith n, B. Moore n, . al.

author keywords: adeno-associated virus; affinity chromatography; HEK 293 lysate; peptide ligands; virus purification
MeSH headings : Humans; Dependovirus / genetics; HEK293 Cells; Ligands; Peptides / genetics; Peptides / metabolism; Amino Acid Sequence; Genetic Vectors
topics (OpenAlex): Virus-based gene therapy research; Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects; RNA Interference and Gene Delivery
TL;DR: Peptide ligands that selectively capture AAVs and release them under mild conditions are introduced, affording high recovery, high recovery of host cell proteins (HCPs), and high transduction activity of the purified viruses. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 7, 2023

2023 journal article

Rational design and experimental evaluation of peptide ligands for the purification of adeno‐associated viruses via affinity chromatography

Biotechnology Journal, 19(1).

By: S. Shastry n, W. Chu n, E. Barbieri n, P. Greback‐Clarke n, W. Smith n, C. Cummings n, A. Minzoni n, J. Pancorbo n ...

Contributors: S. Shastry n, W. Chu n, E. Barbieri n, P. Greback-Clarke n, W. Smith n, C. Cummings n, A. Minzoni n, . al.

author keywords: adeno-associated virus; affinity chromatography; gene therapy; peptide ligands; transduction activity
MeSH headings : Humans; Dependovirus / genetics; Capsid / chemistry; HEK293 Cells; Transduction, Genetic; Peptides / metabolism; Ligands; Chromatography, Affinity; Genetic Vectors / genetics
topics (OpenAlex): Virus-based gene therapy research; Viral Infectious Diseases and Gene Expression in Insects; CAR-T cell therapy research
TL;DR: This study introduces a cohort of peptide ligands that mimic the biorecognition activity of the AAV receptor (AAVR) and anti-AAV antibody A20, enable product elution under near-physiological conditions (pH 6.0) and grant extended reusability by withstanding multiple regenerations. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: October 10, 2023

2023 article

The worsening divergence of biotechnology: the importance of risk culture

Trump, B. D., Cummings, C. L., Loschin, N., Keisler, J. M., Wells, E. M., & Linkov, I. (2023, August 30). Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology.

By: B. Trump*, C. Cummings n, N. Loschin n, J. Keisler*, E. Wells* & I. Linkov*

author keywords: biotechnology; governance; divergence; risk culture; prospect theory
topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Biotechnology and Related Fields; Genetically Modified Organisms Research
TL;DR: The role of risk culture is explored as a fundamental factor contributing to an international divide in the commercial and intellectual capabilities of biotechnology and the regulatory frameworks that shape the development and acceptance of biotechnological innovations are assessed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 16, 2023

2022 article

Gene-Edited Foods and the Public: The First Representative Survey Study of the United States

Cummings, C. L., & Peters, D. (2022, July 4). Environmental Communication.

By: C. Cummings n & D. Peters*

author keywords: Gene-edited food; public opinion; survey; gene editing
topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Genetically Modified Organisms Research; Transgenic Plants and Applications
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 11, 2022

2022 article

The Media’s Taste for Gene-Edited Food: Comparing Media Portrayals within US and European Regulatory Environments

Dahlstrom, M. F., Wang, Z., Lindberg, S., Opfer, K., & Cummings, C. L. (2022, June 30). Science Technology & Human Values.

By: M. Dahlstrom*, Z. Wang*, S. Lindberg*, K. Opfer* & C. Cummings n

author keywords: gene-edited food; CRISPR; media coverage; content analysis
topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Genetically Modified Organisms Research; Climate Change Communication and Perception
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 11, 2022

2021 article

Barriers to responsible innovation of nanotechnology applications in food and agriculture: A study of US experts and developers

Cummings, C. L., Kuzma, J., Kokotovich, A., Glas, D., & Grieger, K. (2021, May 23). NanoImpact, Vol. 23.

By: C. Cummings n, J. Kuzma n, A. Kokotovich n, D. Glas n & K. Grieger n

MeSH headings : Agriculture; Agrochemicals; Food; Humans; Nanostructures; Nanotechnology; United States
topics (OpenAlex): Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications; Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 20, 2021

2021 article

Can Comorbidity Data Explain Cross-State and Cross-National Difference in COVID-19 Death Rates?

Cegan, J. C., Trump, B. D., Cibulsky, S. M., Collier, Z. A., Cummings, C. L., Greer, S. L., … Linkov, I. (2021, July 1). Risk Management and Healthcare Policy.

By: J. Cegan*, B. Trump*, S. Cibulsky*, Z. Collier*, C. Cummings n, S. Greer*, H. Jarman*, K. Klasa* ...

author keywords: comorbidity; health outcomes; COVID-19; mortality rates
topics (OpenAlex): COVID-19 and healthcare impacts; Global Health Care Issues; Healthcare Systems and Reforms
TL;DR: It is found that age and comorbidity data within these geographical regions do not explain much of the international or within-country variation in hospitalization, ICU admission, or death. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 2, 2021

2021 journal article

Responsible innovation of nano-agrifoods: Insights and views from U.S. stakeholders

NanoImpact, 24, 100365.

By: K. Grieger n, A. Merck n, M. Cuchiara n, A. Binder n, A. Kokotovich n, C. Cummings n, J. Kuzma n

author keywords: Food and agriculture; Nanotechnology; Responsible innovation; Stakeholder engagement
MeSH headings : Agriculture; Environmental Health; Humans; Nanotechnology / methods; Risk Assessment; Stakeholder Participation
topics (OpenAlex): Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
TL;DR: Overall, participants indicated they held relatively neutral views on research and innovation for nano-agrifoods being conducted responsibly, and they identified key challenges to ensuring their responsible innovation that were related to uncertainties in EHS studies, the need for public understanding and acceptance, and adequate regulation. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, Crossref
Added: December 6, 2021

2020 article

A typology of beliefs and misperceptions about the influenza disease and vaccine among older adults in Singapore

Cummings, C. L., Kong, W. Y., & Orminski, J. (2020, May 6). PLoS ONE.

By: C. Cummings n, W. Kong* & J. Orminski*

MeSH headings : Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Disease Susceptibility / psychology; Female; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Influenza Vaccines / pharmacology; Influenza, Human / epidemiology; Influenza, Human / prevention & control; Influenza, Human / psychology; Male; Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology; Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data; Singapore / epidemiology; Vaccination / psychology; Vaccination / statistics & numerical data
topics (OpenAlex): Influenza Virus Research Studies; Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
TL;DR: There is a lack of adequate knowledge and motivation in vaccinating against influenza among older adults in Singapore and health communication needs to be more tailored toward older adults’ message processing systems and engage health professionals’ involvement in addressing the influenza disease and vaccine misperceptions identified in this study. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 22, 2020

2020 article

Secondary Risk Theory: Validation of a Novel Model of Protection Motivation

Cummings, C. L., Rosenthal, S., & Kong, W. Y. (2020, August 13). Risk Analysis.

By: C. Cummings n, S. Rosenthal* & W. Kong*

author keywords: Protection motivation; risk response; risk tradeoffs; secondary risk theory; secondary risks
topics (OpenAlex): Psychology of Moral and Emotional Judgment; Risk Perception and Management; Behavioral Health and Interventions
TL;DR: The need for a new model accounting for a secondary threat appraisal is argued for and a large improvement over protection motivation theory is suggested, suggesting the usefulness of secondary risk theory when individuals perceive a high secondary threat. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 31, 2020

2019 book

Synthetic Biology 2020: Frontiers in Risk Analysis and Governance

In B. D. Trump, C. L. Cummings, J. Kuzma, & I. Linkov (Eds.), Risk, systems and decisions.

By: B. Trump*, C. Cummings*, J. Kuzma n & I. Linkov*

Ed(s): B. Trump*, C. Cummings*, J. Kuzma n & I. Linkov*

topics (OpenAlex): Science, Research, and Medicine; Biotechnology and Related Fields; Gene Regulatory Network Analysis
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 23, 2020

2019 article

The Role of Expert Disciplinary Cultures in Assessing Risks and Benefits of Synthetic Biology

Ndoh, C., Cummings, C. L., & Kuzma, J. (2019, November 28). Risk, Systems and Decisions.

By: C. Ndoh, C. Cummings* & J. Kuzma n

topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical and Engineering Education; Gene Regulatory Network Analysis
TL;DR: Synthetic biology is the identification and application of biology in the design of biological parts and systems for use in the creation or redesign of natural biological systems for useful purposes. (via Semantic Scholar)
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 23, 2020

2013 article

Influences of individual-level characteristics on risk perceptions to various categories of environmental health and safety risks

Cummings, C. L., Berube, D. M., & Lavelle, M. E. (2013, May 20). Journal of Risk Research, Vol. 16, pp. 1277–1295.

By: C. Cummings n, D. Berube n & M. Lavelle n

author keywords: risk; risk perceptions; environmental health and safety (EHS); risk categories; control banding
topics (OpenAlex): Risk Perception and Management; Climate Change Communication and Perception; Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
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13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

Review Essay: Understanding Digital Media and Society

Morain, M., Frith, J., Cummings, C., & Berube, D. M. (2011, June 1). Journal of Communication, Vol. 61, pp. E12–14.

By: M. Morain n, J. Frith n, C. Cummings n & D. Berube n

topics (OpenAlex): Social Media and Politics; Digital Games and Media
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

The shallows: What the Internet is doing to our brains
You are not a gadget: A manifesto

Frith, J., Morain, M., Cummings, C., & Berube, D. (2011, February 1). Journal of Communication, Vol. 61, pp. E9–12.

By: J. Frith n, M. Morain n, C. Cummings n & D. Berube n

topics (OpenAlex): Media, Communication, and Education; Digital Games and Media
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 article

Characteristics and classification of nanoparticles: Expert Delphi survey

Berube, D., Cummings, C., Cacciatore, M., Scheufele, D., & Kalin, J. (2010, September 30). Nanotoxicology, Vol. 5, pp. 236–243.

By: D. Berube n, C. Cummings n, M. Cacciatore*, D. Scheufele* & J. Kalin n

author keywords: Delphi; expert; risk assessment; toxicology; nanoparticles; EHS
MeSH headings : Consensus; Delphi Technique; Humans; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Nanoparticles / classification; Nanoparticles / toxicity; Safety Management
topics (OpenAlex): Delphi Technique in Research; Environmental Education and Sustainability
TL;DR: This three-round Delphi study elicits expert estimations of problematic nanoparticle characteristics and classifications from a sample of nanoscience experts in chemistry, EHS policy, engineering, environmental toxicology, and human toxicology to establish a benchmark for future investigations of expert preferences and concerns. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

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