Professional Title
Research Associate
Current research includes studies on the effects of chemicals and other stressors on the early developmental stages of fish and amphibians, endocrine disruption, and recently, sustainable development. Dr. Schoff teaches in the Biology Department and Integrated Biosciences graduate program at UMD. Courses include Ecotoxicology, Developmental Biology, and Integrated Biological Systems.
Education
- Postdoctoral Institute for Enzyme Research, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1982-86
- Ph.D., Zoology and Physiology, University of Wyoming, 1982
- B.S. Biology, University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, 1976
Recent Publications
Prevalence of skeletal and eye malformations in frogs from North-Central United States: Estimations based on collections from randomly selected sites
Prevalence of skeletal and eye malformations in frogs from North-Central United States: Estimations based on collections from randomly selected sitesSchoff, P. K., Johnson, C. M., Schotthoefer, A. M., Murphy, J. E., Lieske, C., Cole, R. A., Johnson, L. B. & Beasley, V. R., Jul 2003, In: Journal of wildlife diseases. 39, 3, p. 510-521 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Inhibition of retinoid activity by components of a paper mill effluent
Inhibition of retinoid activity by components of a paper mill effluentSchoff, P. K. & Ankley, G. T., 2002, In: Environmental Pollution. 119, 1, p. 1-4 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Localization of ruffe testicular antigens by a panel of antibodies
Localization of ruffe testicular antigens by a panel of antibodiesFlynn, K., Schoff, P. K. & Holy, J. M., 1998, In: Journal of Great Lakes Research. 24, 2, p. 379-382 4 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Stimulation of bovine sperm motility and respiration by the triazine dye cibacron blue F3GA
Stimulation of bovine sperm motility and respiration by the triazine dye cibacron blue F3GASchoff, P. K. & First, N. L., Sep 1995, In: Molecular Reproduction and Development. 42, 1, p. 65-71 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Mitochondrial calcium uptake stimulated by cibacron blue F3GA in bovine sperm
Mitochondrial calcium uptake stimulated by cibacron blue F3GA in bovine spermSchoff, P. K., Jan 1 1995, In: Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics. 318, 2, p. 349-355 7 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review