Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences [Dept. of Animal Sciences]

Karyn Malinowski

Professor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Department of Animal Sciences

Office 155 - Administrative Services Building II

Tel: 732-932-9419
Fax: 732-932-2658
malinowski@rce.rutgers.edu

http://www.escrutgers.com/faculty_info/malinowski/Malinowski.htm
Karyn Malinowski

 

Research

My primary research interests lie in the physiology of horses as it specifically is related to the well-being of the performance horse. My research focuses on the study of aging in horses. I have studied the effects of stress on the equine immune system and am interested in the effects of physical and psychological stress on the endocrine and immune response in horses. As Director of the Rutgers Equine Science Center, I also am responsible for ensuring the vitality and sustainability of New Jersey's equine industry.


Specific Projects

Plasma β-endorphin, cortisol, and immune responses to acute exercise are altered by age and exercise training in horses

Special Techniques

Radioimmunoassays for somatotropin and insulin growth factor I. In vitro immunological assays.


Experience

Title
Location
Year

Associate Director of NJAES

Rutgers Cooperative Extension
2002
Director, Equine Science Center Rutgers University
2001
Extension Specialist in Horse Management (equivalent to Professor) Rutgers Cooperative Extension
1998
Interim Department Chair Agricultural and Resource Management Specialists
1993
Associate Extension Specialist in Horse Management (equivalent to Associate Professor) Rutgers Cooperative Extension
1988
Associate Extension Specialist in Horse Management Rutgers Cooperative Extension
1978
Assistant Extension Specialist in Horse Management Rutgers Cooperative Extension
1978


Education

Degree
Location
Year
Ph.D. Zoology - Rutgers University
1986
M.S. Animal Science - Rutgers University
1980
B.S. Animal Science - Rutgers University
1975


National Committees

Member, Board of Directors, Horse Industry Alliance, 1999 - ongoing.
Chair, American Society of Animal Science Horse Program, 1998.
Chair, American Horse Council State Horse Council Committee, 1996 - 2002.
Board of Directors, Equine Nutrition & Physiology Society, 1995 - 1999.
Program Committee, Horses: American Society of Animal Science, 1995. Chair - 1998.
President, American Youth Horse Council, 1992 -1994.
Member National 4-H Horse Roundup Committee
Co-chair the Eastern National 4-H Horse Bowl.
Chair, Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup, 1991 -1992.
Chair, Extension Symposium, American Society of Animal Science, Annual Meeting, 1992.
Chaired the 1989 American Youth Horse Council Leaders Symposium.
Serve on the Horse Industry Handbook (USDA) Committee.
Chair Reproductive Physiology Section.
Chair 1988 American Society of Animal Science Meeting Reception Committee.
Chair New Jersey equine sector for Morris Animal Foundation for Animal Research.
Elected to Board of Directors of NARHA (North American Riding for Handicapped Association) 1992.


Professional Societies

American Society of Animal Science.
American Horse Council (chair State Horse Councils Committee 1996)
American Youth Horse Council (President 1992 -1994)
Epsilon Sigma Phi, National Honorary Extension Fraternity.
Equine Science Society (member board of directors)
United States Trotting Association.
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association.


Representative Publications

Chapter: “Training Standardbred Trotters and Pacers,” Malinowski, K. 2008. In: Principles and Practice of Equine Sports Medicine: The Athletic Horse 2nd Edition, Eds. D. Hodgson, K.H. McKeever, and C. McGowan, Saunders, Philadelphia. (In preparation)

Chapter: “A Delicate Balance: The Future of Horse Racing and the Preservation of the Equine Industry, Agriculture and Open Space in the Garden State,” Malinowski, K. 2006. In: The State of the Garden State, ed M.P. Riccards. Hall Institute of Public Policy.

Chapter: “Growth of Companion Animals,” Malinowski, K. and C.G. Scanes. 2003. In: Biology of Growth in Domestic Animals, ed C.G. Scanes. Iowa State Press.

Chapter: “Economic and Societal Impact of the Horse Industry,” Malinowski, K. and N.K. Luba. 2003. In: International Impact of Animal Agriculture, ed C.G. Scanes. Iowa State Press.

Chapter: Malinowski, K. 2000. Physiologische und biochemische Besonderheiten ˜ Iterer Pferde (Physiological and Biochemical Needs of the Aging Horse). Das alternde Pferd, Besonderhteiten und Bednrfnisse (The Aging Horse). 67-80, Arbeitsgruppe Pfferd, Essen, Germany.

Malinowski, K., E. J. Shock, P. Rochelle, C.F. Kearns, P.D. Guirnalda, and K.H. McKeever. 2006. Plasma β-endorphin, cortisol, and immune responses to acute exercise are altered by age and exercise training in horses. Equine Vet Journal Suppl. 36:267-273.

Kearns, C.F., K.H. McKeever, and K. Malinowski. 2006. Changes in adipopnectin
and leptin are associated with changes in fat mass after clenbuterol treatment in horses. Med.
Sci.Sports Exerc. (In Press).

Kearns, C.F., K.H. McKeever, V. Roegner, S. Brady and K. Malinowski. 2006. Adiponectin and
leptin are related to fat mass in horses. The Vet. J. 172:460-465.

Malinowski, K., C.F. Kearns, P.D. Guirnalda, V. Roegner and K.H. McKeever. 2004. Effect of chronic clenbuterol administration on immune function in horses. J Anim. Sci. 82:3500-3507.

Betros, C.L., K.H. McKeever, C.F. Kearns, and K. Malinowski. 2002. Effects of aging and
training on maximal heart rate and VO2max. Equine Vet. J. Suppl. 34:100-105.

Malinowski, K., C.L. Betros, L. Flora, C.F. Kearns and K.H. McKeever. 2002. Effect of training
on age-related changes in plasma insulin and glucose. Equine Vet. J. Suppl. 34:147-153.

Guirnalda, P.D., V. Roegner and K. Malinowski. 2001. Effect of age and recombinant equine somatotropin on immune function in aged female horses. Journal of Animal Sciences 79:2651-2658.

Kearns, C.F., K.H. McKeever, K. Malinowski, M.B. Struck, and T. Abe. 2001. Chronic administration of therapeutic levels of clenbuterol acts as a repartitioning agent. Journal of Applied Physiology 91: 2064-2079

Horohov, D.W., A. Dimock, P. Guirnalda, R.W. Folsom, K.H. McKeever, and K. Malinowski. 1999 The effect of exercise on the immune response of young and old horses. AJVR 60:643-647.

 

 


 

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