The Author: Dr. Woodrow Monte

 

 

                       CURRICULUM VITAE

Submitted by

Woodrow C. Monte, Ph.D.

 

 

 

 

Academic Preparation:

1979        Ph.D. - Food Science and Nutrition                   Colorado State University

1975        M.S. - Food Science and Nutrition                     Colorado State University
                Honors: Tuition Scholarship

1967        B.S. - Major: Biology; Minor: Microbiology, New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology Honors:                 National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research Participation Grant. President of the Student                 Body.

Employment History:

1979-2004 Professor of Foods Science (now retired), Department of Nutrition, Arizona State University Tempe,                 Arizona
                Honors:    Nominated by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars for a Senior Fulbright                 Lecturing Award.

1990-95   Courtesy Professor of Foods Science, Department of Food Science and Technology, Oregon State                 University, Corvallis, Oregon.  (Summer Terms) Marine Science Center, Newport, Oregon

1981-90  Director, Food Science and Nutrition Laboratories, Arizona State University
               Duties:    Direct all research and teaching activities, supervise technical and clerical staff, develop                funding sources and coordinate university and industrial activities.

1979-84  Director Dietetic Program,  Arizona State University
               Duties:   Coordinate course work, advisement and comp­etency requirements for the American                Dietetic Association approved program, 150 undergraduates. One of only programs throughout the                United States approved for all emphasis areas of Dietetics; General, Management, Clinical and                Community.

1976-79  Assistant Professor of Foods and Nutrition, Central Washington, University Ellensburg, Washington
               Dietitian for the Student Health Center Hospital (1978-1979).   

1975-76  Municipal Judge  Wellington, Colorado
               Duties:    Serve as presiding magistrate/ revise court system procedures and policies to conform to                state statutes/ supervise court clerk, bailiff.

1974-76  Director of Rehabilitation Wellington Urban Renewal Authority,   Wellington, Colorado
               Duties:    Writing of grant proposals to the Department of Housing and Urban Development/                supervision of all rehabilitation projects, employees and contractors.

1973-74  Trustee      Wellington, Colorado
               Duties:    Serve as a voting member of the town council. Responsibilities included organizing efforts                to procure federal funding. Smallest city in the Nation to receive a Department of Housing and Urban                Development Urban Renewal Grant.

1971-73  Director of Research and Quality Control E.B. Millar Coffee Company    3275 Denargo Street,                Denver, Colorado 80217
               Duties:    Supervise Research and Quality Control Laboratory and staff/ product development/                process improvement/ packaging modifications.

1972-73  Research Assistant, Under Joseph Maga, Ph.D. Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Colorado                State University (Flavor Chemistry, Antioxidant Research)

1969-71  Instructor, Department of Biological Science, Colorado Academy (Prep. School) Englewood,                Colorado
               Here I developed an underwater laboratory with funds I solicited from the Readers Digest Foundation                and the Louis Polk Foundation. This facility achieved some national recognition. My Students                convinced the US Geological Survey to call the pond Woody’s Pond..

Number of Patents:  22 U.S Patents issued

Selected Publications:

            Monte WC. Bittersweet: Aspartame Breast Cancer Link.  Fitness Life 2008 Jan. 34: 32-36

            Monte WC. A Deadly Experiment. Methanol and MS,  Fitness Life 2007 Dec. 34: 36-41

            Monte WC. Sickly Sweet: Is your Diet Sweetener killing you? Fitness Life 2007 Nov. 33: 31-33

             Johnston CS. Monte WC.  Infant formula ingestion is associated with the development of diabetes in              the  BB/Wor rat.  Life Sciences  2000 66:1501-1507.

            Leventhal E, ... Monte WC.  Composition and Preliminary Evaluation of a Hydrolyzed Rice-Based Oral                Rehydration Solution for the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea in Children  Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 1995 14: 3

            Lebenthal E, ...,Monte WC. Thermophilic Amylase-Digested Rice-Electrolyte Solution in the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea in Children Pediatrics,1995,95-2:198-202.

            Winston D, Boatwright D, Gustafson D,Monte WC, Dudrick S.  Newly Developed Tube Feeding Formula.  Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 1994,13-5:528

            Johnston CS, Monte WC, Bolton RS, Chard MH. A Comparison of L.Ascorbyl 6-Palmitate Utilization in Guinea Pigs and Humans. Nurtition Research, 1994,14:1465-1471.

            Winston D, Boatwright D, Gustafson D,Monte WC, Dudrick S.  Newly Developed Tube Feeding Formula is Antimicrobial  Clinical Research,1994 42:448

            Monte WC, Johnston CS, Roll LE. Bovine serum albumin detected in infant formula is a possible trigger for insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Journal of the American Dietetic Association 1994;94:314-316.

            Monte WC, Glanzman D. and Johnston CS. 1990. Methanol as a Model Etiologic Agent in Multiple Sclerosis.  FASEB 74th annual meetingFeb 26;4(3):A

            Filsinger,E.E., Braun, J.J., Monte, W.C.  Sex Differences in Response to the Odor of Alpha Androste­none.  Perceptual and Motor Skills,70:216-218 1990

            Monte, W.C. and Ashoor, S.H.  HPLC Method for the Differentiation of Various Meat Proteins in Food Products.  Journal of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, 71:4-9 1988.

            Hoque M, Monte WC, and Johnston CS. 1988. Methanol Neuropathy A Histological Study on Long-Evans Rats.  FASEB J  25;2(6):A513

            Filsinger, E.E., Monte, W.C.   Sex History, Menstrual Cycle, and Psychophysical Ratings of  Alpha Androstenone, A possible Human Sex Pheromone.  The Journal of Sex Research,  22:(2)243-248 1986.

            Filsinger,E.E., Braun, J.J., Monte, W.C.  An Examination of the Effects of Putative Pheromones on Human Judgments.  Ethology and Sociobiology. 6:227-236 1985.

            Monte W.C.  Caffeine Content of Selected Soft Drinks.  Ashoor S.H. Journal of Applied Nutrition. 37:(1)43-45 1985.

            Filsinger,E.E.,  Braun,J. J., Monte, W.C., Linder, D.E.  Human (Homo sapiens) Responses to the Pig (Sus scrofa)  Sex Pheromone 5 Alpha-androst-16-en-3-one.  Journal of Compara­tive  Psychology. 98:(2) 219-222 1984.

            Monte, W.C. Aspartame: Methanol and the Public Health.  Jour­nal of Applied Nutrition. 36:(1) 42-54 1984.

            Ashoor,S.H., Monte, W.C.  Retention of Vitamin C in Processed Foods.  Journal of Applied Nutrition. 36:(2) 154-159 1985

            Ashoor, S.H., Monte, W.C. and J. Welty.  Liquid Chromatographic Determination of Ascorbic Acid in  Food. Journal of the  Association of Official Analytical Chemists. 67:(1) 78-80, 1984.

            Keck, B. and Monte,W.C.  Effects of Lignin on Vitamin A Absorption in Rats.  Journal of Applied Nutrition. 35:(2) 73-79 1983.

            Monte, W.C., West, D. The Compatibility of Expanded Polystyrene Containers for  Microwave Cooking.  Journal of the  American Dietetic Association. 83:(3) 323-327 1983.

            Mutagenicity of Two Non-Formaldehyde Forming Antimicrobial  Agents. Monte, W.C., Ashoor, S.H. and B.J. Lewis, Journal  of Food and Chemical Toxicology. 21:(5) 695- 697 1983.

            Mutagenicity of Commercial Caramels. Ashoor, S.H. and  W.C. Monte, Cancer Letters, 18:(1) 187-190 1983.

            Ashoor S.H. and W.C. Monte,HPLC Determination of Bifidobacterium Bifidum Growth  Factors in Human Milk.  Journal  of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists. 66:(1) 135-139 1983.

            Ashoor, S.H., Seperich, G.J., Monte, W.C. and J.  Welty,HPLC Determination of Riboflavin in Eggs and Dairy  Products.  Journal of Food Science, 48:(1) 92-94 1983.

 

Ashoor, S.H., Seperich, G.J.,  Monte, W.C. and J. WeltyHPLC Determination of Caffeine in Decaffeinated Coffee,  Tea and Beverage Products. , Journal of the Association of  Official Analytical Chemists, 66:(3) 606-609 1983.

            Monte, W.C. Lack of Gut Absorption of Solubilized Polystyrene by the  Rat.  Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry,  31:(1) 174-175 1983.

            Monte, W.C.The Gastro Intestinal Clearance of 14C Polystyrene as  Influ­enced by addition of Cellulose, Bran and Psyllium to  the Rat Diets.  Journal of Applied Nutrition,  34:(2) 74-90 1982.

            Monte,W.C. Rest Easy, Lemon-Tea Drinkers.  New England  Journal of Medicine, 306:2(5) 1554-1555 1982.  This material featured in The New York Times    SCIENCE WATCH (6/29/82.)
 
            Monte,W.C. West,D Solubility of Polystyrene in Certain Vegetable Oils,  Essen­tial Oils and Their Constituents.  Journal of Food Science, 46:(6) 1832-1835 1982.

            Monte W.C. Vaughan L. An Outline of "Fiber" Analysis Techniques; Journal of Applied Nutrition, 34:(1) 46-62 1982.

            Monte,W.C., Maga, J.A. Flavor Chemistry of Sucrose,  Sugar  Technology Reviews, 8:(3) 181-204 1982.

            MonteW.C., Fiber: It's Nutritional Impact,  Journal of  Applied Nutrition, 33:(1) 63-103 1981.

            Monte,W.C., Maga, J.A. Extraction and Isolation of Soluble and Insoluble Fiber  Fractions from the Pinto Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris); Journal of Agricultural and Food  Chemistry, 27:1169-1174, 1980.

             Maga J.A. MonteW.C. The Effect of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) on Amino  Acid and Carbohydrate Concentrations During Heating; Lebensmitt-Wiss. U. Technol. 10:139-140 1977.

            Maga J.A. MonteW.C. Influence of Various Storage and Processing Variables on  Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) Dimer Production;  Lebensmitt-Wiss. U. Technol. 10:102-105 1977.

            Jansen G.R.,MonteW.C. Amino Acid Fortification of Bread Fed at Varying Energy  Levels During Gestation and Lactation;  ; Journal of Nutrition, 107:(2) 300-309 1977.

            Monte,W.C., Maga, J.A. Stability of Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) in Water Under   Stresses of Sterilization; W. Monte, J. Maga; Journal of  Food Science. 38: 898-900 1973.

 

 

Selected Presentations:

CBS Evening News with Dan Rather.  Interview debating the     Potential Health Hazards of Aspartame. 1/84

Potential Health Hazards of Aspartame. Presented to  members of the Arizona Bureau of Environmental Hygiene and  Sanitation, Arizona Department of Health Services. 10/21/83

Aspartame Interview with Kim Hawkins Channel 10, resulting  in a feature on the evening news. (Tape available)  10/19/83

The Health Ramifications of Aspartame Use. Presented to the Central Arizona Dietetic Association. Attendance 100- 150. 9/22/83

Interview on "New Scope" concerning the safety of Aspartame. Viewed locally on Channel 12 and nationally in 85 markets. (Tape available) 9/19/83

Interview with Dick Krantz, Channel 5, WTTG, Washington  D.C. Viewed as part of a five part series concerning the  safety of Aspartame in the Washington metropolitan area.  9/1/83

Radio Interview, Ted Lauderback Show, WIND Chicago, Talk  Show with questions from audience, time 2 hours. 7/9/83

A Plea to Limit the use of Sulfiting Agents by the Food  Industry. At a special meeting for Industrial Food  Scientists at the annual Institute of Food Technologists,  New Orleans. Sponsored by the Hoffmann-La Roche Company,   New Jersey. Attendance 70 6/21/83

High Performance Liquid Chromatographic Determination of  Ascorbic Acid in Foods. Presented at the annual meeting of  the Institute of Food Technologists, New Orleans, LA, 6/83.

Quantitation of Major Organic Acids in Fermented Food  Products. Presented at the annual meeting of the Institute  of Food Technologists, New Orleans, LA, 6/83.
Alternatives to Sulfiting Agents for Food Preservation.  Presented to members of the staff of the Arizona State  Department of Health. (Soon afterwards Arizona accepted the  Federal guidelines to control exposure to Sulfiting agents)  3/83

"60 Minutes" Interview concerning Sulfiting Agents with  Harry Reasoner. 10/29/82

Petition for Amending Food Additive Regulations Governing  the use of Sulfiting Agents. Presented at a News Conference  held in the Rayburn Building at the Nations Capitol in  conjunction with the Center for Science in the Public  Interest. 70-100 members of the Washington Press Corps  attended. Resulted in the development of FDA guidelines to control human contact with Sulfiting  Agents 10/29/82

Editorial Activities:

1983 - 1993   Member of the Editorial Board
                        Journal of Applied Nutrition
                        ISSN NO.0021-8960
                        Reviews and abstracts in the following:
                        Nutrition Abstracts and Reviews
                        Biological Agricultural Index 
                        Chemical Abstracts Service
                        Excerpta Medica, Index Medicus 
                        Russian Nutrition Science Journal

1992 - 2002   Reviewer for The Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry American Chemical Society.
1994 - 1999  Ad Hoc reviewer for the Journal Marine Mammal Science

Professional Consultations:

            1.  Corpak Med Systems
            2.  Protein Technologies International
            3.  Planitary Design Corp.
            4.  Mayor Laboratories
            5.  Nyer Nutritionals
            6.  Consultant Roster AIBS American Institute of Biological Sciences. Washington DC

Professional Memberships

            Certified Nutrition Specialist AIN

            Registered Dietitian, The American Dietetic Association.
                        430 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.

            Professional Member, The Institute of Food Technologists.
                        221 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois.
                        Sessions Committee - for 1982 annual meeting.

            Professional Member, American Chemical Society

            Fellow, International College of Applied Nutrition.
                        La Habra, California.

            Member, Society of Cosmetic Chemists, New York, N.Y.

            Judicial Associate, American Bar Association.

            Emeritus Member, American Association for the Advancement of Science

Community Services:

                 Founding Member of the Arizona Chapter of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition ASPEN.
                 Chair of the Continuing Education Committee for the above 1989-90.

 

Honors:

            Nominate for Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Award 1998

            Member Scientific Advisory Board of the Thermetics Co.

            Fellow, International College of Applied Nutrition 1991

            Chair of the Scientific Advisory Committee of the National Nutritional Foods Association 1989

            Nominated by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars for a Senior Fulbright Lecturing Award.       Arizona State University 1985

            Gamma Sigma Delta            Colorado State University 1975