Natalie Wall Fowlkes, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVP
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Division of Basic Sciences
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Division of Basic Science Research, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2018 | Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, PHD, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences |
| 2010 | Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, DVM, Veterinary Medicine |
| 2006 | Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA, BS, Animal Science |
Postgraduate Training
| 2015-2018 | Research Fellowship, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental Medicine and Pathology (NIH T32), Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA |
| 2010-2013 | Clinical Residency, Anatomic Pathology, Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine, Baton Rouge, LA |
Board Certifications
| 2016 | American College of Veterinary Pathologists |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Faculty Senate Member Alternate, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2019
Honors & Awards
| 2017 | ACVP Young Investigator Award (Experimental Disease Division), American College of Veterinary Pathology |
| 2013 | Veterinary Pathology Scholarship Award, Charles Louis Davis, DVM Foundation for the Advancement of Veterinary and Comparative Pathology |
| 2010 | Bayer Excellence in Communication Award, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine |
| 2010 | Oncology Certificate of Excellence Award, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine |
| 2009 | LSU SCAVMA Bookstore Scholarship, LSU School of Veterinary Medicine |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Wu M, Xia X, Hu J, Fowlkes NW, Li S. WSX1 act as a tumor suppressor in hepatocellular carcinoma by downregulating neoplastic PD-L1 expression. Nat Commun 12(1):3500, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34108491.
- Casal RF, Schwalk AJ, Fowlkes N, Aburto RR, Norton W, Dixon KA, Lin S, Shaitelman SF, Chintalapani G, Hill L. Endobronchial ultrasound-guided injection of NBTXR3 radio enhancing nanoparticles into mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes: a swine model to evaluate feasibility, injection technique, safety, nanoparticle retention and dispersion. J Thorac Dis 12(5):2317-2324, 2020. PMID: 32642136.
- Fowlkes N, Clemons K, Rider PJ, Subramanian R, Wakamatsu N, Langohr I, Kousoulas KG. Factors Affecting Growth Kinetics and Spontaneous Metastasis in the B16F10 Syngeneic Murine Melanoma Model. Comp Med 69(1):1-7, 2019. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 30563585.
- Leissinger MK, McCauley C, Fowlkes N, Grasperge BJ. What is your diagnosis? Nasal lesion in a horse. Vet Clin Pathol 46(2):361-362, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28249099.
- Le Donne V, Crossland N, Brandão J, Sokolova Y, Fowlkes N, Nevarez JG, Langohr IM, Gaunt SD. Nannizziopsis guarroi infection in 2 Inland Bearded Dragons (Pogona vitticeps): clinical, cytologic, histologic, and ultrastructural aspects. Vet Clin Pathol 45(2):368-375, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27010762.
- Evans D, Fowlkes N. Renal leiomyosarcoma in a cat. J Vet Diagn Invest 28(3):315-8, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26975352.
- Sumner JP, Pucheu-Haston CM, Fowlkes N, Merchant S. Dorsal skin necrosis secondary to a solar-induced thermal burn in a brown-coated dachshund. Can Vet J 57(3):305-8, 2016. PMID: 26933270.
- Leissinger MK, Garber JB, Fowlkes N, Grooters AM, Royal AB, Gaunt SD. Mycobacterium fortuitum lipoid pneumonia in a dog. Vet Pathol 52(2):356-9, 2015. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24788402.
- Doss GA, Nevarez JG, Fowlkes N, da Cunha AF. Evaluation of metomidate hydrochloride as an anesthetic in leopard frogs (Rana pipiens). J Zoo Wildl Med 45(1):53-9, 2014. PMID: 24712162.
- Brandão J, Woods S, Fowlkes N, Leissinger M, Blair R, Pucheu-Haston C, Johnson J, Elster Phillips C, Tully T. Disseminated histoplasmosis (Histoplasma capsulatum) in a pet rabbit: case report and review of the literature. J Vet Diagn Invest 26(1):158-62, 2014. e-Pub 2014. PMID: 24452788.
- Gupta A, Garber J, Fowlkes N, Rademacher N, Shiomitsu K, Evans DE, Gaunt SD. What is your diagnosis? Abdominal fluid from a dog. Vet Clin Pathol 42(1):113-4, 2013. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 23083469.
- Gumber S, Fowlkes N, Cho DY. Disseminated sclerosing peritoneal mesothelioma in a dog. J Vet Diagn Invest 23(5):1046-50, 2011. PMID: 21908373.
- Scollard DM, Chaduvula MV, Martinez A, Fowlkes N, Nath I, Stryjewska BM, Kearney MT, Williams DL. Increased CXC ligand 10 levels and gene expression in type 1 leprosy reactions. Clin Vaccine Immunol 18(6):947-53, 2011. e-Pub 2011. PMID: 21508169.
Abstracts
- Hu JM, Zhang WD, Xia XQ, Yang Q, Chen YH, Fowlkes N, Livingston JA, Zhang ZT, Mahadeo KM, Gill JB, Dotti G, Kopetz S, Gorlick R, Li SL. CRS free T cell therapy: T cell membrane anchored and tumor targeted IL12 (ATTIL12)-T cell therapy eliminates large tumors, overcomes heterogeneity, and avoids adverse effects. Journal of Immunology 204(1), 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Fowlkes NW, Swain J, Gagea M, Lockworth C, Tinkey P, Jensen V, Whitley EM. Cutaneous and Gastrointestinal Dysbiosis in Immunodeficient Mice. FASEB Journal 33(1S), 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Fowlkes NW, Whitley E, Gagea M, Swain J, Lockworth C, Ueno N, Jensen V. Macrophage Activation Syndrome in Humanized NOD.CGPRKDCSIDIL2RGTM1WJL/SZJ (NSG) Expressing Human Cytokines IL-3, GM-CSF, and SCF (NSG-SGM3) After Engraftment with Human CD34+ Hematopoietic Stem Cells:130, 2019.
Grant & Contract Support
| Title: | Fgl2 neutralizing therapy for inducing tumor specific brain resident immune memory against CNS tumor relapse |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Co-Investigator |
| Title: | Biodegradable Radiopaque Polymeric Scaffolds Loaded with Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Image-Guided Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation and Long-Term Patency |
| Funding Source: | NIH/NCI |
| Role: | Co-Investigator |