Benjamin Corl, Virginia Tech Department of Dairy Science

Benjamin Corl
Assistant Professor
Virginia Tech
2020 Litton-Reaves Hall
Blacksburg, VA    24061-0315
Phone:  (540) 231-2422
Fax:       (540) 231-5014
Email: bcorl@vt.edu

Education
B.S. 1997 Virginia Tech
Ph.D. 2003 Cornell University

Research
Dr. Corl's research focuses on the lipid metabolism of dairy cows. The major thrust of his program involves investigations of milk fat synthesis and control of milk fatty acid profile. He has specific interests in the molecular and cellular regulation of of milk fat synthesis and the regulation and genetics of stearoyl-CoA desaturase. Additionally, Dr. Corl also investigates adipocyte metabolism and the regulation of lipogenesis in adipocytes.

Selected Publications

A. J. Lengi and B. A. Corl. 2007. Identification and characterization of a novel bovine stearoyl-CoA desaturase isoform with homology to human SCD5. Lipids 42:499-508.

J. M. Rhoads, B. A. Corl , R. J. Harrell, X. Niu, L. Gatlin, O. Phillips, A. T. Blikslager, A. Moeser, G. Wu and J. Odle. 2007. Intestinal ribosomal p70 S6K signaling is increased in piglet rotavirus enteritis. Am. J. Phys. Gastrointest. Liver Physiol. 292:G913-G922.

B.A. Corl, S. T. Butler, W. R. Butler, and D. E. Bauman. 2006. Short Communication: Regulation of Milk Fat Yield and Fatty Acid Composition by Insulin. J. Dairy Sci. 89:4172–4175.



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		Benjamin Corl Assistant Professor Virginia Tech 2020 Litton-Reaves Hall Blacksburg, VA 24061-0315 Phone: (540) 231-2422 Fax: (540) 231-5014 Email: bcorl@vt.edu
Education B.S. 1997 Virginia Tech Ph.D. 2003 Cornell University
Research Dr. Corl's research focuses on the lipid metabolism of dairy cows. The major thrust of his program involves investigations of milk fat synthesis and control of milk fatty acid profile. He has specific interests in the molecular and cellular regulation of of milk fat synthesis and the regulation and genetics of stearoyl-CoA desaturase. Additionally, Dr. Corl also investigates adipocyte metabolism and the regulation of lipogenesis in adipocytes.
Selected Publications A. J. Lengi and B. A. Corl. 2007. Identification and characterization of a novel bovine stearoyl-CoA desaturase isoform with homology to human SCD5. Lipids 42:499-508. J. M. Rhoads, B. A. Corl , R. J. Harrell, X. Niu, L. Gatlin, O. Phillips, A. T. Blikslager, A. Moeser, G. Wu and J. Odle. 2007. Intestinal ribosomal p70 S6K signaling is increased in piglet rotavirus enteritis. Am. J. Phys. Gastrointest. Liver Physiol. 292:G913-G922. B.A. Corl, S. T. Butler, W. R. Butler, and D. E. Bauman. 2006. Short Communication: Regulation of Milk Fat Yield and Fatty Acid Composition by Insulin. J. Dairy Sci. 89:4172–4175. A.L. Lock, B.A. Corl, D.M. Barbano, D.E. Bauman, and C. Ip. 2004. The anticarcinogenic effect of trans-11 18:1 is dependent on its conversion to cis-9, trans-11 CLA by delta-9-desaturase in rats. J. Nutr. 134:2698-2704. B.A. Corl, D.M. Barbano, D.E. Bauman, and C. Ip. 2003. cis-9, trans-11 CLA derived endogenously from trans-11 18:1 reduces cancer risk in rats. J. Nutr. 133:2893-2900. J.A. Kelsey, B.A. Corl, R.C. Collier, and D.E. Bauman. 2003. The effect of breed, parity, and stage of lactation on conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) in milk fat from dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 86:2588-2597. B.A. Corl, L.H. Baumgard, J.M. Griinari, P. Delmonte, K.M. Morehouse, M.P. Yurawecz, and D.E. Bauman. 2002. trans-7, cis-9 Conjugated linoleic acid is endogenously synthesized by delta-9 -desaturase in dairy cows. Lipids 37:681-688. L.H. Baumgard, E. Matitashvili, B.A. Corl, D.A. Dwyer, and D.E. Bauman. 2002. trans-10, cis-12 CLA decreases lipogenic rates and expression of genes involved in milk lipid synthesis in dairy cows. J. Dairy Sci. 85:2155-2163. L.H. Baumgard, B.A. Corl, D.A. Dwyer, and D.E. Bauman. 2002. Effects of conjugated linoleic acids (CLA) on tissue response to homeostatic signals and plasma variables associated with lipid metabolism in lactating dairy cows. J. Anim. Sci. 80:1285-1293. B.A. Corl, L.H. Baumgard, D.A. Dwyer, J.M. Griinari, B.S. Phillips, and D.E. Bauman. 2001. The role of delta-9-desaturase in the production of cis-9, trans-11 CLA. J. Nutr. Biochem. 12:622-630.