Cynthia Kay-Nishiyama, Ph.D. Adjunct Instructor, Biology E-mail:  cynthia.kay-nishiyama@canyons.edu Website:  http://www.canyons.edu/faculty/kaynishiyamac

CURRENTLY TEACHING

Fall 2009

BIOSCI 205 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
Units: 4.00 - UC:CSU, May Be Taken Once for Credit
Prerequisite: BIOSCI-204

Continues the study of the structure and function of the human body. UC credit limitation: BIOSCI-201, 202 and 204, 205, 250 combined; maximum credit 8 units

70245	05:30PM-06:50PM	MW	ALLH-104
	07:00PM-08:20PM	MW	ALLB-221
70247	05:30PM-06:50PM	MW	ALLH-104
	03:50PM-05:20PM	MW	ALLB-221

Ph.D. Biological Sciences
University of Southern California
Dissertation:  The Role of Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH) and Neurotensin in the Generation of Dehydration Induced Anorexia.  
"It studies the possible role of two neuropeptides in decreasing food intake when an animal is dehydrated.   I examined the two peptides' mRNA and peptide levels during dehydration and well as the distribution and regulation of the CRH receptor during dehydration."

MS Biology
Thesis:  Corticotropin Releasing Hormone (CRH) in Responses to Dehydration Stress

While completing her doctorate, Cynthia also worked as a neurological research surgeon.  When not doing research or teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband, scuba, travel, geology, and spoiling her dogs.