Barry W. Allen | Scholars@Duke

Barry W. Allen
Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology

Employing the techniques of analytical electrochemistry, in vitro and in vivo , to elucidate the physiological roles of diffusible signaling molecules in brain, in other excitable tissues, and in blood. Such molecules include Ca++, NO·, and CO.

Current Appointments & Affiliations

Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Clinical Science Departments 2017

Contact Information

0570 Clin Res II, Durham, NC 27710
Box 3823 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
(919) 668-0031

Background
Education, Training, & Certifications
- Ph.D., Duke University 1984
Duke Appointment History
- Assistant Professor in Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Clinical Science Departments 2006 - 2016
- Assistant Research Professor in Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Clinical Science Departments 1994 - 2006
Research
Selected Grants
- Critical Molecular Targets for the Toxic Effects of Hyperbaric Oxygen and a Novel Pharmacological Approach for Preventing Acute Toxicity awarded by Office of Naval Research 2011 - 2019
- Neurogenic Mechanisms in CNS and Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity awarded by Office of Naval Research 2003 - 2010
- Nitric Oxide and CNS-Pulmonary Interactions in 02 Toxicity awarded by Office of Naval Research 2003 - 2007
- Toxic And Therapeutic Effects Of Oxygen awarded by National Institutes of Health 1990 - 1999
- Toxic And Therapeutic Effects Of Oxygen awarded by National Institutes of Health 1990 - 1999
Publications & Artistic Works
Selected Publications
- Academic Articles
  - Demchenko, Ivan T., Sergei Yu Zhilyaev, Alexander N. Moskvin, Alexander I. Krivchenko, Claude A. Piantadosi, and Barry W. Allen. “Antiepileptic drugs prevent seizures in hyperbaric oxygen: A novel model of epileptiform activity..” Brain Res 1657 (February 15, 2017): 347–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brainres.2016.12.032.
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  - Allen, Barry W., Tadej Debevec, Grégoire P. Millet, and Per Lav Madsen. “Commentaries on Viewpoint: Anemia contributes to cardiovascular disease through reductions in nitric oxide..” J Appl Physiol (1985) 122, no. 2 (February 1, 2017): 418–19. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.01047.2016.
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  - Gasier, Heath G., Ivan T. Demchenko, Barry W. Allen, and Claude A. Piantadosi. “Effects of striatal nitric oxide production on regional cerebral blood flow and seizure development in rats exposed to extreme hyperoxia..” Journal of Applied Physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) 119, no. 11 (December 2015): 1282–88. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00432.2015.
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  - Demchenko, Ivan T., Heath G. Gasier, Sergei Yu Zhilyaev, Alexander N. Moskvin, Alexander I. Krivchenko, Claude A. Piantadosi, and Barry W. Allen. “Baroreceptor afferents modulate brain excitation and influence susceptibility to toxic effects of hyperbaric oxygen..” Journal of Applied Physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) 117, no. 5 (September 2014): 525–34. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00435.2014.
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  - Demchenko, Ivan T., Sergei Y. Zhilyaev, Alexander N. Moskvin, Alexander I. Krivchenko, Claude A. Piantadosi, and Barry W. Allen. “Baroreflex-mediated cardiovascular responses to hyperbaric oxygen..” Journal of Applied Physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) 115, no. 6 (September 2013): 819–28. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00625.2013.
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  - Demchenko, Ivan T., Richard T. Mahon, Barry W. Allen, and Claude A. Piantadosi. “Brain oxygenation and CNS oxygen toxicity after infusion of perfluorocarbon emulsion..” Journal of Applied Physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) 113, no. 2 (July 2012): 224–31. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00308.2012.
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  - Demchenko, Ivan T., Alexander N. Moskvin, Alexander I. Krivchenko, Claude A. Piantadosi, and Barry W. Allen. “Nitric oxide-mediated central sympathetic excitation promotes CNS and pulmonary O₂ toxicity..” Journal of Applied Physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) 112, no. 11 (June 2012): 1814–23. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00902.2011.
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  - Demchenko, Ivan T., S Yu Zhilyaev, A. N. Moskvin, Claude A. Piantadosi, and Barry W. Allen. “Autonomic activation links CNS oxygen toxicity to acute cardiogenic pulmonary injury..” American Journal of Physiology. Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology 300, no. 1 (January 2011): L102–11. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajplung.00178.2010.
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  - Allen, Barry W., Jonathan S. Stamler, and Claude A. Piantadosi. “Hemoglobin, nitric oxide and molecular mechanisms of hypoxic vasodilation..” Trends Mol Med 15, no. 10 (October 2009): 452–60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molmed.2009.08.002.
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  - Demchenko, Ivan T., Alex Ruehle, Barry W. Allen, Richard D. Vann, and Claude A. Piantadosi. “Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors oppose hyperoxic vasoconstriction and accelerate seizure development in rats exposed to hyperbaric oxygen..” Journal of Applied Physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) 106, no. 4 (April 2009): 1234–42. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.91407.2008.
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  - Allen, Barry W., Ivan T. Demchenko, and Claude A. Piantadosi. “Two faces of nitric oxide: implications for cellular mechanisms of oxygen toxicity..” Journal of Applied Physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) 106, no. 2 (February 2009): 662–67. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.91109.2008.
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  - Demchenko, Ivan T., Dmitriy N. Atochin, Diana R. Gutsaeva, Ryan R. Godfrey, Paul L. Huang, Claude A. Piantadosi, and Barry W. Allen. “Contributions of nitric oxide synthase isoforms to pulmonary oxygen toxicity, local vs. mediated effects..” American Journal of Physiology. Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology 294, no. 5 (May 2008): L984–90. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajplung.00420.2007.
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  - Demchenko, Ivan T., Karen E. Welty-Wolf, Barry W. Allen, and Claude A. Piantadosi. “Similar but not the same: normobaric and hyperbaric pulmonary oxygen toxicity, the role of nitric oxide..” American Journal of Physiology. Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology 293, no. 1 (July 2007): L229–38. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajplung.00450.2006.
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  - Allen, Barry W., and Claude A. Piantadosi. “How do red blood cells cause hypoxic vasodilation? The SNO-hemoglobin paradigm..” American Journal of Physiology. Heart and Circulatory Physiology 291, no. 4 (October 2006): H1507–12. https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpheart.00310.2006.
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  - Wang, C. Y., J. Liu, C. A. Piantadosi, and B. W. Allen. “A novel electrochemical sensor for nitric oxide using aligned RuO 2 nanowires on a Pt filament.” 2005 Nsti Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show Nsti Nanotech 2005 Technical Proceedings, December 1, 2005, 434–37.
  - Demchenko, Ivan T., Yuriy I. Luchakov, Alexander N. Moskvin, Diana R. Gutsaeva, Barry W. Allen, Edward D. Thalmann, and Claude A. Piantadosi. “Cerebral blood flow and brain oxygenation in rats breathing oxygen under pressure..” J Cereb Blood Flow Metab 25, no. 10 (October 2005): 1288–1300. https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jcbfm.9600110.
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  - Allen, Barry W., Jie Liu, and Claude A. Piantadosi. “Electrochemical detection of nitric oxide in biological fluids..” Methods Enzymol 396 (2005): 68–77. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0076-6879(05)96007-2.
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  - Allen, Barry W., and Claude A. Piantadosi. “How do red blood cells dilate blood vessels?.” Circulation Research 94, no. 12 (June 2004).
  - Allen, Barry W., and Claude A. Piantadosi. “Electrochemical activation of electrodes for amperometric detection of nitric oxide..” Nitric Oxide 8, no. 4 (June 2003): 243–52.
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  - Allen, Barry W., Louis A. Coury, and Claude A. Piantadosi. “Electrochemical detection of physiological nitric oxide: materials and methods..” Methods in Enzymology 359 (January 2002): 125–34. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0076-6879(02)59177-1.
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  - Allen, B. W., and C. A. Piantadosi. “Activation of NO electrodes.” Free Radical Biology and Medicine 31 (January 1, 2001): S76–S76.
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  - Allen, B. W., C. A. Piantadosi, and L. A. Coury. “Electrode materials for nitric oxide detection..” Nitric Oxide : Biology and Chemistry 4, no. 1 (February 2000): 75–84. https://doi.org/10.1006/niox.2000.0273.
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  - Moore, T. J., M. J. Joseph, B. W. Allen, and L. A. Coury. “Enzymatically amplified voltammetric sensor for microliter sample volumes of salicylate..” Analytical Chemistry 67, no. 11 (June 1995): 1896–1902. https://doi.org/10.1021/ac00107a022.
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  - Somjen, G. G., B. W. Allen, M. Balestrino, and P. G. Aitken. “Pathophysiology of pH and Ca2+ in bloodstream and brain..” Can J Physiol Pharmacol 65, no. 5 (May 1987): 1078–85.
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  - ALLEN, B. W., and G. G. SOMJEN. “THE INFLUENCE OF PH ON [CA-2+] IN CIRCULATING BLOOD.” Federation Proceedings 42, no. 3 (January 1, 1983): 296–296.
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  - ALLEN, B. W., J. T. POSILLICO, and G. G. SOMJEN. “LOWERED BLOOD CALCIUM ACTIVITY, NEUROMUSCULAR FUNCTION, AND RESPIRATION.” Federation Proceedings 41, no. 5 (January 1, 1982): 1734–1734.
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Education, Training, & Certifications

Duke Appointment History

Selected Grants

Selected Publications

Academic Articles