Jane L. Lubischer

Works (25)

Updated: October 2nd, 2025 05:04

2025 article

Why Be Interdisciplinary?

Lubischer, J. (2025, August 21).

By: J. Lubischer n 

topics (OpenAlex): Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
Source: ORCID
Added: September 2, 2025

2024 article

Elevating Marginalized Student Experiences of Belonging in the Life Sciences: A Qualitative Case Study Approach

Harry, D. T., Crawford, A., Pamintuan, C., Singh, A., Thomas, D., Cooke, N. K., … Lubischer, J. L. (2024, December 1). CBE—Life Sciences Education, Vol. 23.

By: D. Harry *, A. Crawford n, C. Pamintuan n, A. Singh n, D. Thomas n, N. Cooke n , C. Oliver n, C. Gordy n , J. Lubischer n 

MeSH headings : Humans; Biological Science Disciplines / education; Students; Qualitative Research; Female; Male; Universities; Curriculum
topics (OpenAlex): Career Development and Diversity; Higher Education Research Studies; Mentoring and Academic Development
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10. Reduced Inequalities (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 23, 2024

2022 article

Decision-Making and the Shadowy Brain — Part 1

Lubischer, J. (2022, January 15). (Vol. 1). Vol. 1.

By: J. Lubischer n 

topics (OpenAlex): Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics
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16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

2022 article

Decision-Making and the Shadowy Brain — Part 2

Lubischer, J. (2022, January 15). (Vol. 1). Vol. 1.

By: J. Lubischer n 

topics (OpenAlex): Decision-Making and Behavioral Economics
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Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

2022 article

The Secret of Learning

Lubischer, J. (2022, July 27).

By: J. Lubischer n 

topics (OpenAlex): Education and Critical Thinking Development; Educational Challenges and Innovations
Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

2016 conference paper

The formation of student learning communities in a life science first year course. Parks LD and Lubischer JL

Experimental Biology.

Jane Lubischer

Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

2015 conference paper

Critical and creative thinking in the life sciences (LSC 101): Equipping and challenging students to be intentional learners. Lubischer JL, Flores JF, Kuo H-C, Parks LD

Teaching and Learning Symposium, NC State.

Jane Lubischer

Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

2015 conference paper

NC State Life Sciences First Year Program (LSFY): Administrative implementation of a holistic approach to first year student success.

Gordon Research Conference on Undergraduate Biology Education Research.

Jane Lubischer

Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

2015 conference paper

The science of learning and the W-curve: Two impactful lessons for freshmen in the Life Sciences First Year Program. Flores JF, Kuo H-C, Parks LD, Lubischer JL

Teaching and Learning Symposium, NC State.

Jane Lubischer

Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

2014 article

Close Encounters of the Amphibious Kind: Primary Students Explore Frog Calls Across Ponds and Across Disciplines

Lee, T., & Lubischer, J. (2014, February 1). Science and Children, Vol. 051.

By: T. Lee * & J. Lubischer* 

topics (OpenAlex): Gothic Literature and Media Analysis; Gender, Feminism, and Media
Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

2010 article

Application of Low-Frequency Alternating Current Electric Fields Via Interdigitated Electrodes: Effects on Cellular Viability, Cytoplasmic Calcium, and Osteogenic Differentiation of Human Adipose-Derived Stem Cells

McCullen, S. D., McQuilling, J. P., Grossfeld, R. M., Lubischer, J. L., Clarke, L. I., & Loboa, E. G. (2010, March 30). Tissue Engineering Part C Methods, Vol. 16, pp. 1377–1386.

By: S. McCullen n, J. McQuilling  n, R. Grossfeld n, J. Lubischer n , L. Clarke n  & E. Loboa n

MeSH headings : Adipose Tissue / cytology; Adult Stem Cells / cytology; Adult Stem Cells / metabolism; Adult Stem Cells / physiology; Calcium / metabolism; Cell Differentiation / physiology; Cell Proliferation; Cell Survival / physiology; Cells, Cultured; Cytoplasm / metabolism; Electric Stimulation / methods; Electricity; Electrodes; Humans; Osteoblasts / metabolism; Osteoblasts / physiology; Osteogenesis / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Planarian Biology and Electrostimulation; Electromagnetic Fields and Biological Effects; 3D Printing in Biomedical Research
TL;DR: This is the first study to evaluate the effects of sinusoidal AC electric fields on hASCs and to demonstrate that acute and chronic electric field exposure can significantly increase intracellular calcium signaling and the deposition of accreted calcium under osteogenic stimulation, respectively. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2008 article

A Transcriptome Database for Astrocytes, Neurons, and Oligodendrocytes: A New Resource for Understanding Brain Development and Function

Cahoy, J. D., Emery, B., Kaushal, A., Foo, L. C., Zamanian, J. L., Christopherson, K. S., … Barres, B. A. (2008, January 2). Journal of Neuroscience, Vol. 28, pp. 264–278.

By: J. Cahoy*, B. Emery *, A. Kaushal *, L. Foo *, J. Zamanian *, K. Christopherson*, Y. Xing *, J. Lubischer n  ...

author keywords: astrocyte; neuron; oligodendrocyte; GeneChip; Aldh1L1; culture; gene profiling; microarray; transcriptome; phagocytosis; astroglia; Megf10; Mertk; Draper; Mfge8
MeSH headings : Animals; Astrocytes / physiology; Brain / cytology; Brain / growth & development; Brain / metabolism; Gene Expression Profiling; Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental / physiology; Green Fluorescent Proteins / genetics; Green Fluorescent Proteins / metabolism; Mice; Mice, Transgenic; Neurons / physiology; Oligodendroglia / physiology; Oligonucleotide Array Sequence Analysis / methods; Transcription, Genetic
topics (OpenAlex): RNA Research and Splicing; MicroRNA in disease regulation; Epigenetics and DNA Methylation
TL;DR: These findings call into question the concept of a “glial” cell class as the gene profiles of astrocyte and oligodendrocytes are as dissimilar to each other as they are to neurons, for better understanding of neural development, function, and disease. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 article

Effect of N‐acetylaspartylglutamate (NAAG) on non‐quantal and spontaneous quantal release of acetylcholine at the neuromuscular synapse of rat

Malomouzh, A. I., Nikolsky, E. E., Lieberman, E. M., Sherman, J. A., Lubischer, J. L., Grossfeld, R. M., & Urazaev, A. K. (2005, June 10). Journal of Neurochemistry, Vol. 94, pp. 257–267.

By: A. Malomouzh *, E. Nikolsky*, E. Lieberman*, J. Sherman n, J. Lubischer n , R. Grossfeld n, A. Urazaev*

author keywords: glutamate; muscle endplate; nitric oxide; N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor
MeSH headings : Acetylcholine / metabolism; Animals; Dipeptides / pharmacology; Extracellular Space / metabolism; Hydrolysis; In Vitro Techniques; Male; Motor Neurons / metabolism; NG-Nitroarginine Methyl Ester / pharmacology; Nerve Endings / metabolism; Neuromuscular Junction / metabolism; Nitric Oxide / antagonists & inhibitors; Nitric Oxide / metabolism; Rats; Rats, Wistar; Synapses / metabolism
topics (OpenAlex): Ion channel regulation and function; Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research; Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 article

Reinnervation of the rat levator ani muscle after neonatal denervation

Lubischer, J. L., Unguez, G. A., Pierotti, D. J., Roy, R. R., & Edgerton, V. R. (2005, January 1). Journal of Neurobiology, Vol. 63, pp. 188–198.

By: J. Lubischer* , G. Unguez*, D. Pierotti*, R. Roy* & V. Edgerton *

author keywords: axotomy; motoneuronal death; denervation; motor unit; fatigability; maximum tetanic tension; development
MeSH headings : Age Factors; Animals; Animals, Newborn / physiology; Axotomy / methods; Male; Motor Neurons / physiology; Muscle Contraction / physiology; Muscle Denervation / methods; Muscle, Skeletal / innervation; Muscle, Skeletal / physiology; Rats; Rats, Sprague-Dawley
topics (OpenAlex): Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities; Sexual Differentiation and Disorders; Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
TL;DR: The data suggest that motoneurons that survived injury on postnatal day 14 innervated more muscle fibers than normal and exhibited a similar ability to functionally reinnervate the target muscle as those motoneURons that survive injury on P21. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 article

Fluorescent Proteins Expressed in Mouse Transgenic Lines Mark Subsets of Glia, Neurons, Macrophages, and Dendritic Cells for Vital Examination

Zuo, Y., Lubischer, J. L., Kang, H., Tian, L., Mikesh, M., Marks, A., … Thompson, W. J. (2004, December 8). Journal of Neuroscience.

By: Y. Zuo, J. Lubischer n , H. Kang *, L. Tian *, M. Mikesh*, A. Marks*, V. Scofield*, S. Maika* ...

author keywords: neuromuscular junction; Schwann cell; microglia; Langerhans cell; astrocyte; S100 beta; S100B; motor neuron; variegation; Bergmann glia
MeSH headings : Adipocytes / cytology; Animals; Cell Line; Dendritic Cells / cytology; Green Fluorescent Proteins / biosynthesis; Humans; Langerhans Cells / cytology; Lens, Crystalline / cytology; Luminescent Proteins / biosynthesis; Macrophages / cytology; Mice; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Mice, Transgenic; Microscopy, Fluorescence; Nerve Growth Factors; Neuroglia / cytology; Neuromuscular Junction / cytology; Neurons / cytology; Receptors, Cholinergic / analysis; Recombinant Fusion Proteins / biosynthesis; S100 Calcium Binding Protein beta Subunit; S100 Proteins / biosynthesis; S100 Proteins / genetics; Schwann Cells / chemistry; Schwann Cells / cytology; Schwann Cells / ultrastructure; Transgenes
topics (OpenAlex): S100 Proteins and Annexins; Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration Mechanisms; Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
TL;DR: It is shown that lines with labeled macrophages can be used to follow the accumulation of these cells at sites of injury and suggests that Schwann cells at individual synapses are clonally related, a finding with implications for how these cells might be sorted during postnatal development. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

1999 article

Neonatal Partial Denervation Results in Nodal But Not Terminal Sprouting and a Decrease in Efficacy of Remaining Neuromuscular Junctions in Rat Soleus Muscle

Lubischer, J. L., & Thompson, W. J. (1999, October 15). Journal of Neuroscience.

By: J. Lubischer*  & W. Thompson*

author keywords: Schwann cells; synapse elimination; NMJ; synaptic strength; development; motoneuron; curare
MeSH headings : Aging / physiology; Animals; Animals, Newborn / physiology; Denervation / methods; Electric Stimulation; Motor Neurons / physiology; Muscle Contraction / physiology; Muscle, Skeletal / innervation; Nerve Regeneration / physiology; Neuromuscular Junction / physiology; Rats; Rats, Inbred Strains; Schwann Cells / physiology; Synapses / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Ion channel regulation and function; Nerve injury and regeneration; Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms
TL;DR: It was found that terminal (but not nodal) sprouting was absent in partially denervated neonatal muscles, which suggests that terminal Schwann cells, previously reported to guide terminal sprouts to denervate endplates in adult muscles, are necessary for the formation and growth of terminal sprouting. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

1999 article

Regulation of Terminal Schwann Cell Number at the Adult Neuromuscular Junction

Lubischer, J. L., & Bebinger, D. M. (1999, December 15). Journal of Neuroscience.

By: J. Lubischer*  & D. Bebinger*

author keywords: NMJ; SNB; motoneuron; steroid hormone; synaptic plasticity; perisynaptic Schwann cells
MeSH headings : Animals; Castration; Male; Motor Endplate / anatomy & histology; Motor Neurons / cytology; Motor Neurons / drug effects; Muscles / anatomy & histology; Muscles / drug effects; Neuroglia / cytology; Neuromuscular Junction / anatomy & histology; Rats; Rats, Sprague-Dawley; Schwann Cells / cytology; Testosterone / pharmacology
topics (OpenAlex): Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms; Ion channel regulation and function; Nerve injury and regeneration
TL;DR: The data suggest that TSC number is a dynamic property of the neuromuscular synapse that is actively regulated throughout life. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

1999 journal article

Respecified larval proleg and body wall muscles circulate hemolymph in developing wings of Manduca sexta pupae.

The Journal of Experimental Biology.

Jane Lubischer

Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

1996 article

Target muscles and sensory afferents do not influence steroid‐regulated, segment‐specific death of identified motoneurons in Manduca sexta

Lubischer, J. L., & Weeks, J. C. (1996, December 1). Journal of Neurobiology.

By: J. Lubischer*  & J. Weeks *

topics (OpenAlex): Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research; Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior; Animal Behavior and Reproduction
Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

1995 article

Axotomy of developing rat spinal motoneurons: Cell survival, soma size, muscle recovery, and the influence of testosterone

Lubischer, J. L., & Arnold, A. P. (1995, February 1). Journal of Neurobiology.

By: J. Lubischer*  & A. Arnold *

author keywords: SPINAL NUCLEUS OF THE BULBOCAVERNOSUS,; MOTONEURONAL DEVELOPMENT; ANDROGEN; SYNAPSE ELIMINATION; CELL DEATH
MeSH headings : Animals; Axons / drug effects; Axons / physiology; Cell Survival; Male; Motor Neurons / drug effects; Motor Neurons / physiology; Muscles / innervation; Nerve Degeneration; Rats; Rats, Sprague-Dawley; Testosterone / pharmacology; Time Factors
topics (OpenAlex): Nerve injury and regeneration; Neurogenesis and neuroplasticity mechanisms; Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
TL;DR: The inability of SNB motoneurons to recover from axonal injury from their developmental elimination of synaptic terminals was dissociated in time, which may reflect an increase in motor unit size, a decrease in polyneuronal innervation bySNB mot oneurons that survive axotomy on P14, or a combination of the two. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

1995 article

Axotomy transiently down-regulates androgen receptors in motoneurons of the spinal nucleus of the bulbocavernosus

Lubischer, J. L., & Arnold, A. P. (1995, October 1). Brain Research.

By: J. Lubischer*  & A. Arnold *

author keywords: PG-21; IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY; SNB; STEROID; TESTOSTERONE; SPINAL CORD
MeSH headings : Aging / metabolism; Animals; Animals, Newborn / growth & development; Animals, Newborn / metabolism; Autoradiography; Axons / physiology; Denervation; Down-Regulation; Immunohistochemistry; Male; Motor Neurons / metabolism; Nervous System Physiological Phenomena; Penis / innervation; Rats; Rats, Sprague-Dawley; Receptors, Androgen / metabolism; Spinal Cord / physiology; Time Factors
topics (OpenAlex): Pain Mechanisms and Treatments; Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones; Hormonal and reproductive studies
TL;DR: Axotomy-induced down-regulation of androgen receptors does not underlie the inability of SNB motoneurons to respond to androgen treatment several months after pudendal nerve cut in development, and is interesting in light of reports that testosterone treatment can facilitate mot oneuronal regeneration after nerve cut. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

1995 article

Evidence for Target Regulations of the Development of Androgen Sensitivity in Rat Spinal Motoneurons

Lubischer, J. L., & Arnold, A. P. (1995, January 1). Developmental Neuroscience.

By: J. Lubischer*  & A. Arnold *

author keywords: AXOTOMY; BC MUSCLE; LA MUSCLE; RETROGRADE INFLUENCE OF TARGET MUSCLE; SNB; SOMA SIZE; TESTOSTERONE
MeSH headings : Androgens / physiology; Animals; Axons / physiology; Male; Motor Neurons / physiology; Motor Neurons / ultrastructure; Muscle, Skeletal / innervation; Muscle, Skeletal / physiology; Organ Size / physiology; Rats; Rats, Sprague-Dawley; Spinal Cord / cytology; Spinal Cord / growth & development; Spinal Cord / physiology; Spinal Nerves / physiology; Testosterone / metabolism; Testosterone / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones; Stress Responses and Cortisol; Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
TL;DR: Separation from the target muscles during an early critical period in development blocked the differentiation of androgen sensitivity by SNB motoneurons, consistent with a role for the target in the normal development of steroid sensitivity by CNS neurons. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

1992 article

Transient and permanent effects of androgen during synapse elimination in the levator ani muscle of the rat

Lubischer, J. L., Jordan, C. L., & Arnold, A. P. (1992, February 1). Journal of Neurobiology.

By: J. Lubischer* , C. Jordan* & A. Arnold *

author keywords: NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION; SYNAPSE ELIMINATION; TESTOSTERONE; LEVATOR ANI MUSCLE
MeSH headings : Aging / physiology; Androgens / pharmacology; Animals; Male; Muscles / drug effects; Muscles / innervation; Muscles / physiology; Neuromuscular Junction / drug effects; Orchiectomy; Rats; Rats, Inbred Strains; Staining and Labeling; Synapses / drug effects; Testosterone / pharmacology
topics (OpenAlex): Hormonal and reproductive studies; Genetic Neurodegenerative Diseases; Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research
TL;DR: The present results indicate that the androgenic effect on synapse elimination is permanent, in that high levels of multiple innervation persisted for 12 months after the end of androgen treatment, and the effect on muscle fiber diameter was not maintained for this period. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

1990 article

Autoradiographic localization of progestin‐concentrating cells in the brain of the zebra finch

Lubischer, J. L., & Arnold, A. P. (1990, January 15). The Journal of Comparative Neurology.

By: J. Lubischer*  & A. Arnold *

MeSH headings : Animals; Autoradiography; Birds / physiology; Brain / cytology; Brain Chemistry; Male; Neurons / analysis; Progestins / analysis; Vocalization, Animal / physiology
topics (OpenAlex): Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior; Animal Behavior and Reproduction; Marine animal studies overview
TL;DR: The autoradiographic method was used to investigate the distribution of progestin‐concentrating cells in the brain of the adult male zebra finch (Poephila guttata) after injection of the radiolabeled synthetic progESTin [17α‐methyl‐3H]‐promegestone, and found areas of progestsin action in the avian central nervous system outside of the known song system. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

1987 journal article

The effects of D1 and D2 receptor antagonists on pain sensitivity and morphine analgesia in the rat.

Proceedings of the Western Pharmacology Society.

Jane Lubischer

Source: ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

Employment

Updated: February 28th, 2020 11:24

2001 - present

NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Associate Department Head Biological Sciences

2016 - 2020

NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Founding Director, BA in Biology Biological Sciences

2014 - 2019

NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Founding Director, Life Sciences First Year Program interdepartmental

1996 - 2001

University of Texas Austin, TX, US
Postdoctoral Research Associate Neurobiology

1993 - 1996

University of Oregon Eugene, OR, US
Postdoctoral Research Associate Neuroscience

Education

Updated: February 28th, 2020 11:10

University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA, US
Ph.D. Neuroscience

University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA, US
M.A. Psychology

Stanford University Stanford, CA, US
A.B. Human Biology Program

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