Valerie Shostrom, MS

Statistical Coordinator

University of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Public Health

Professional Summary

I have been a statistical coordinator at UNMC since July of 2005. My previous work experience includes statistical programming at MDS Pharma Services in Lincoln, Nebraska, Biostatistician at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, and seven years experience as a Biostatistician for Pfizer in Lee's Summit, Missouri.

Education

• MS  Biometry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1994
• BS  Mathematics and Statistics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1990

Research Interest & Projects

Breast cancer, colon cancer, pediatric cancer, and metabolic disorders.

Selected Publications

• Terry N. Terhune, Terry L. Skogerboe, Valerie K. Shostrom, et al. 2005. Comparison of pharmacokinetics of danofloxacin and enrofloxacin in calves challenged with Mannheimia haemolytica. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 66, 342-349.
• Rebecca E. Lee, Kari Jo Harris, Delwyn Catley, et al. 2005. Factors Associated with BMI, Weight Perceptions and Trying to Lose Weight in African-American Smokers. Journal of the National Medical Association, 97, 53-61.
• J. E. Lloyd, R. Kumar, T.S. Coburn, et al. 2003. Persistent efficacy of doramectin topical solution against Bovicola bovis, Linognathus vituli, and Solenopotes capillatus. Veterinary Parasitology.
• J. E. Lloyd, R. Kumar, M. A. Grubbs, et al. 2001. Persistent efficacy of doramectin topical solution against induced infestations of Bovicola bovis and Solenopotes capillatus. Veterinary Parasitology, 102, 235-241.
• Alvin F. Loyacano, Terry L. Skogerboe, James C. Williams, et al. 2001. Effects of parental administration of doramectin or a combination of ivermectin and clorsulon on control of gastrointestinal nematode and liver fluke infections and on growth performance in cattle. Journal of Veterinary Medical Association, 218, 1465-1468.
• V. F. Faijt, M.D. Apley, J.A. Roth, et al., 2000. Effects of danofloxacin and tilmicosin on circulating neutrophils in beef heifers. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 23, 181-187.
• L. R. Ballweber, et al., 2000. The effectiveness of doramectin pour-on in the control of gastrointestinal nematode infections in cow-calf herds. Veterinary Parasitology, 99, 93-102.
• T. L. Skogerboe, L. L. Smith, V. K. Karle, et al., 2000. The persistent efficacy of doramectin pour-on against biting and sucking louse infestations of cattle. Veterinary Parasitology, 87, 183-192.
• T. L. Skogerboe, L. Thompson, J. M. Cunningham, et al., 2000. The effectiveness of a single dose of doramectin pour-on in the control of gastrointestinal nematodes in yearling stocker cattle. Veterinary Parasitology, 87, 173-181.
• T. L. Skogerboe, V. C. Cracknell, D. J. Walstrom, et al., 1999. The effect of simulated rainfall on the efficacy of doramectin pour-on against nematode parasites of cattle. Veterinary Parasitology, 86, 229-234.