Revised:  07/23/2008

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KARYN MALINOWSKI, PH.D.

 

Education:

  • 1971-1975 – B.S., Animal Science, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick

  • 1976-1980 – M.S., Animal Science, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick

  • 1982-1986 – Ph.D., Zoology, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick
     

Positions Held:

  • 2002-present – Associate Director, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station

  • 2001-present – Director, Equine Science Center, Rutgers, the State University

  • 2002-2008 – Director of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Rutgers, the State University

  • 1998-present – Extension Specialist in Horse Management (equivalent to Professor), Rutgers Cooperative Extension

  • 1993 – Interim Department Chair, Agricultural and Resource Management Specialists, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

  • 1988-1988 – Associate Extension Specialist in Horse Management (equivalent to Associate Professor), Rutgers Cooperative Extension

  • 1978-1988 – Assistant Extension Specialist in Horse Management, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
     

Awards:

  • 2008 – Northeast Extension Director's Award of Excellence

  • 2007 – Rutgers Graduate School Lifetime Achievement Award

  • 2001 – Equal Opportunity Award, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

  • 2001 – Outstanding Equine Educator Award, Equine Nutrition and Physiology Society

  • 2001 – Marjorie Van Ness Award, American Horse Council

  • 2000 – Research Excellence and Impact Award, Cook College and New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

  • 2000 – Woman of Distinction, Delaware-Raritan Girl Scout Council

  • 1998 – Cook College Outstanding Alumni Award, Cook College, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

  • 1997 – Cook College Executive Dean Team Building Award, Cook College, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

  • 1995 – New York Farmers Club Award

  • 1994 – Diversity Award, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

  • 1994 – Outstanding Leadership Award, American Youth Horse Council

  • 1993 – Outstanding Service Award, National 4-H Horse Roundup

  • 1992 – Outstanding Leadership Award, National 4-H Horse Roundup

  • 1991 – NJ Equine Chairman of the Year, Morris Animal Foundation

  • 1990 – Leadership Award, American Youth Horse Council

  • 1984 – New Jersey 4-H Educator of the Year

 

Selected Publications:

 

Book Chapters:

  • Malinowski, K. Training Standardbred Trotters and Pacers. 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)

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

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

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

  • Malinowski, K. Physiological and Biochemical Needs of the Aging Horse. In: The Aging Horse, Arbeitsgruppe Pferd, Essen, Germany, pp. 67-80. 2000.

  • Malinowski, K. The Effects of Exercise and Stress on Nutrient Requirements of Equine Athletes. In: The Veterinarian’s Practical Reference to Equine Nutrition. Purina Mills, Inc. and AAEP. 1997.

  • Antoniewicz, R.J., M.R. Margentino, and K. Malinowski. Fire safety on horse farms. Horse Industry Handbook: A Guide to Equine Care and Management. American Horse Council, Lexington, KY, pp. 340-350. 1994.

 

Books:

  • Malinowski, K., et al., ed. Horse Industry Handbook. American Youth Horse Council, Lexington,
    KY. 1994.

 

Journal Articles (Refereed):

  • Malinowski, K., E. J. Shock, P. Rochelle, C.F. Kearns, P.D. Guirnalda, and K.H. McKeever.2006. Plasma ß-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., McKeever, K.H., and Malinowski, K., 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., McKeever, K.H., Roegner, V., Brady, S., and Malinowski, K., 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 Veterinary Journal Supplement 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 Veterinary Journal Supplement 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 Science. (in press)

  • Kearns, C.F., K.H. McKeever, K. Malinowski, M.B. Struck, and T. Abe. 2001. Chronic clenbuterol administration acts as a repartitioning agent in horses. Journal of Applied Physiology (accepted).

  • 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. American Journal of Veterinary Research 60:643-647.

  • McKeever, K.H. and K. Malinowski. 1999. Endocrine response to exercise in young and old mares. Equine Veterinary Journal Suppl. 30:561-566.

  • McKeever, K.H., K. Malinowski, R.A. Christensen, and H.D. Hafs. 1998. Chronic recombinant equine somatotropin (eST) administration does not affect aerobic capacity or exercise performance in geriatric mares. The Veterinary Journal 155:19-25.

  • McKeever, K.H. and K. Malinowski. 1997. Exercise capacity in young and old female horses. American Journal of Veterinary Research 58:1468-1472.

  • Malinowski, K., R.A. Christensen, A. Konopka, C.G. Scanes, and H.D. Hafs. 1997. Feed intake, body weight, body condition score, musculation and immunocompetence in aged mares given equine somatotropin. Journal of Animal Science 75:755-760.

  • Christensen, R.A., K. Malinowski, A.M. Massenzio, H.D. Hafs, and C.G. Scanes. 1997. Acute effects of short term fasting and refeeding on circulating concentrations of metabolites, insulin-like growth factor (IGF)-I, IGF binding proteins, growth hormone and thyroid hormones in adult horses. Journal of Animal Science 75:1351-1358.

  • Christensen, R.A., K. Malinowski, C.G. Scanes, and H.D. Hafs. 1997. Pulsatile release of somatotropin (ST) related to meal feeding, and ST response to secretagogues in horses. Journal of Animal Science 75:2770-2777.

 

Contact:

 

Karyn Malinowski, Ph.D.
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey

School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Martin Hall, 88 Lipman Drive

New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8525

732-932-9419

732-932-6633

malinowski@njaes.rutgers.edu

 

 

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