Research Interests

Nutritional biochemistry of lipids with emphasis on maternal and infant nutrition (lactation, fatty acid metabolism, prostaglandins, vitamin E, cystic fibrosis, essential fatty acids, dietary fat, trans-fatty acids, nutritional toxicology)

Selected Publications

• Craig-Schmidt, M.C. (2001) Isomeric fatty acids: Evaluating status and implications for maternal and child health. Lipids 36, 997-1006.
  
  
• Craig-Schmidt, M.C. and Holzer, B. (2000) Fatty acid isomers in foods. In Fatty Acids in Foods and Their Health Implications, 2nd Ed. (Chow, C.K., ed.) Series in Food Science and Technology (Series Editor: Tannenbaum, S.R.) pp. 307-356. Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York.
  
  
• Craig-Schmidt, M.C. (1999) Ratite oils -– composition and claimed beneficial effects. Lipid Technology 5:80-83.
  
  
• Craig-Schmidt, M.C. (1998) Worldwide consumption of trans-fatty acids. In Trans-Fatty Acids in Human Nutrition (Sebedio, J.-L. and Christie, W., ed.) pp. 59-113. The Oily Press, Dundee, Scotland.
  
  
• Craig-Schmidt, M.C. and Huang, M.C. (1998) Interaction of n-6 and n-3 fatty acids: Implications for supplementation of infant formula with long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. In Recent Advances in Roles of Lipids in Infant Nutrition (Huang, Y.-S. and Sinclair, A. J., ed.) pp. 63-84. AOCS (American Oil Chemists’ Society) Press.
  
  
• Craig-Schmidt, M.C. and Huang, M.C. (1996) Lung eicosanoid production in neonatal pigs fed formula supplemented with n-3 and n-6 fatty acids. In Advances in Swine in Biomedical Research Vol.2 (Tumbleson, M. and Schook, L., ed.), pp. 829-842. Plenum, New York, NY.
  
  
• Huang, M.C. and Craig-Schmidt, M.C. (1996) Arachidonic acid or docosahexaenoic acid added to infant formula influence fatty acid composition and subsequent eicosanoid production in neonatal pigs. Journal of Nutrition 126, 2199-2208.
  
  
• Craig-Schmidt, M.C., Stieh, K.E., and Lien, E.L. (1996) Retinal fatty acids of piglets fed docosahexaenoic and arachidonic acids from microbial sources. Lipids 31, 53-59.
  
  

Selected Research Projects

• Newland, M. C. (P.I.) and Craig-Schmidt, M.C. (Co-Investigator) (2001-2005) Neurotoxicity of Methylmercury Across the Lifespan, NIH.
  
  
• Craig-Schmidt, M.C. (1999-2004) n-3 and n-6 Fatty Acids in the Maternal and Infant Diet, Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station.
  
  
• Craig-Schmidt, M.C. (P.I.), Frobish, L. and Rolsma, M. (1998-2002) Maintenance of Cytoprotective Eicosanoids in Prevention of Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Auburn University Biogrants Program.
  
  
• Craig-Schmidt, M.C. and Adalbjornsson, S. (1998-2002) The effects of DHA-enriched eggs on DHA levels in human breast milk, OmegaTech, Inc.
  
  
• Craig-Schmidt, M.C. (1993-2002) Feeding Infant Formula Supplemented with Essential Fatty Acids. Wyeth-Ayerst Pharmaceutical.
  
  

Theses Directed

• Xu, Yinghui (2001)
  Dietary manipulation of fatty acid composition and Prostaglandin E2 Production in the intestinal mucosa of neonatal piglets, M.S. Thesis, Auburn University.
  
  
• Adalbjornsson, Steinar (2000)
  The effects of docosahexaenoic acid-enriched eggs on docosahexaenoic acid levels in breast milk, M.S. Thesis, Auburn University.
  
  
• Dugas, Kiandra (2000)
  The relationship of maternal dietary fatty acids and energy intake with breast milk fatty acid composition, M.S. Thesis, Auburn University.
  
  
• Willian, Kyle (1998)
  Fatty acids and prostaglandins in piglet kidney: docosahexaenoic acid supplementation into infant formula with low eicosapentaenoic acid fish oil versus single cell oil, M.S. Thesis, Auburn University.
  
  
• Huang, Meng-Chuan (1997)
  Evaluation of long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in infant formula using the neonatal pig, Ph.D. Dissertation, Auburn University.
  
  
• Ping, Lin (1994)
  Effect of dietary very long chain fatty acids on the fatty acid composition of the neonatal pig testis, M.S. Thesis, Auburn University.
  
  
• Huang, Meng-Chuan (1993)
  Prostacyclin production by the lung of neonatal pigs fed formula supplemented with very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, M.S. Thesis, Auburn Universisity.
  
  
• Stieh, Katherine (1993)
  Fatty acid composition of retina phospholipids in the neonatal pig exposed to greater than normal oxygen environment, M.S. Thesis, Auburn University.
  
  
• Chaung, Hso-Chi (1990)
  Effect of dietary omega-3 fatty acid on peptidyl-leukotriene production in the lung of the neonatal pig, M.S. Thesis, Auburn University.
  
  
• Pavelec, Connie L. (1989)
  Fish consumption and omega-3 fatty acid intake in Central Alabama men with and without a history of heart disease, M.S. Thesis, Auburn University.
  
  
• van den Reek, Mieke (1985)
  Isomeric fatty acids in the diets of adolescent girls, M.S. Thesis, Auburn University.
  
  
• Tsai, Shyr-Lin (1985)
  Effect of zinc deficiency in combination with essential fatty acid deficiency and supplementation on delta-6 fatty acid desaturase in rat liver, M.S. Thesis, Auburn University.
  
  
• Wu, Chi-Ying (1984)
  The production of prostaglandins, thromboxane and prostacyclin by minced lung and conversion of arachidonate to prostanoids by lung microsomes in rats fed different levels of vitamin E, Ph.D. Dissertation, Auburn University.
  
  
• Gates, Rosemary R. (1984)
  Effect of zinc deficiency in combination with essential fatty acid supplementation and deficiency on prostaglandin E and prostaglandin F2" production in rat lung and liver, M.S. Thesis, Auburn University.
  
  
• Wickwire, Margaret A. (1980)
  Effect of maternal dietary linoleic acid and trans-fatty acids on the fatty acid composition and prostaglandin content of rat milk, M.S. Thesis, Auburn University.

Courses Taught

• NUFS 2000 Nutrition and Health
• NUFS 3721 Nutritional Assessment Laboratory
• NUFS 4820 Macronutrients
• NUFS 4900 Independent Study
• NUFS 7280 Lab Methods in Food Science and Nutrition
• NUFS 7520 Macronutrients: Integration and Metabolism
• NUFS 7900 Advanced Independent Study
• NUFS 7990 Research and Thesis
• NUFS 8990 Research and Dissertation