Jessie Morrill

Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center/UTHealth Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 2022
M.S., Texas A&M University, 2015
B.S., Texas A&M University, 2013

RESEARCH:

NIH-TL1 Training Grant (No. TL1 TR003169)
Competitive training grant with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Center for
Clinical and Translational Sciences TL1 Program.

Publications and Professional Output

Scientific Journal Articles

1. Fan, S., Y. Xu, Y. Lu, Z. Jiang, H. Li, J.C. Morrill, J. Cai, Q. Wu, Y. Xu, M. Xue, B.R. Arenkiel, C. Huang, and Q. Tong. A neural basis for brain leptin action on reducing type 1 diabetic hyperglycemia. 2021. Nat. Commun. 12:2662.
2. Trubenbach, L.A., T.A. Wickersham, L.N. Bierschwale, J.C. Morrill, J.R. Baber, and J.E. Sawyer. 2019. Limit feeding as a strategy to increase energy efficiency in intensified cow-calf production systems. Transl. Anim. Sci. 3:796-810.
3. Smith, S.B., T.L. Blackmon, J.E. Sawyer, R.K. Miller, J.R. Baber, J.C. Morrill, A.R. Cabral, and T.A. Wickersham. 2018. Glucose and acetate metabolism in bovine intramuscular and subcutaneous adipose tissues from steers infused with glucose, propionate, or acetate. J. Anim. Sci. 96:921-929.
4. Morrill, J.C., J.E. Sawyer, S.B., Smith, R.K. Miller, J.R. Baber, and T.A. Wickersham. 2017. Postextraction algal residue in beef steer finishing diets: I. Nutrient utilization and carcass characteristics. Algal Res. 25:584-588.
5. Morrill, J.C., J.E. Sawyer, S.B., Smith, R.K. Miller, M.D. Johnson, and T.A. Wickersham. 2017. Postextraction algal residue in beef steer finishing diets: II. Beef flavor, fatty acid composition, and tenderness. Algal Res. 25:578-583.
6. Johnson, M.D., R.K. Miller, J.C. Morrill, D.P. Anderson, T.A. Wickersham, J.E. Sawyer, J.W. Richardson, and M.A. Palma. 2016. The influence of taste in willingness-to-pay valuations of sirloin steaks from postextraction algal residue-fed cattle. J. Anim. Sci. 94:1-13.

Book Chapters

1. Cai, J., R. Cassidy, J. Morrill, and Q. Tong. 2021. Neurotransmitter co-transmission in brain control of feeding and body weight. In: Q. Tong, editor, Neuron signaling in metabolic regulation. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL. Chapter 3.

Scientific Abstracts

1. Morrill, J.C., J.E. Sawyer, J.R. Baber, S.B. Smith, R.K. Miller, and T.A. Wickersham. 2016. Inclusion of post-extraction algal residue in finishing rations of beef steers: Trained sensory panel ratings for strip steaks. J. Anim. Sci. 94 (Suppl.1):24.
2. Morrill, J.C., J.E. Sawyer, J.R. Baber, S.B. Smith, R.K. Miller, and T.A. Wickersham. 2016. Inclusion of post-extraction algal residue in finishing rations of beef steers: Consumer sensory panel ratings and fatty acid composition of ground beef. J. Anim. Sci. 94 (Suppl.1):22.
3. Johnson, M.D., R.K. Miller, J. Morrill, D.P. Anderson, J.E. Sawyer, T.A. Wickersham, J.W. Richardson, and M.A. Palma. 2016. Consumer preference for sirloin steaks from post-extraction algal residue (PEAR) fed animals. J. Anim. Sci. 94 (Suppl.1):25.
4. Johnson, M.D., M.A. Palma, R.K. Miller, J.C Morrill, D.P. Anderson, J.E. Sawyer, T.A. Wickersham, and J.W. Richardson. 2016. Consumer preferences for sirloin steak: The influence of tasting. Southern Agricultural Economics Association Annual Meeting. San Antonio, Texas.
5. Blackmon, T.L., J.R. Baber, J.C. Morrill, T.A. Wickersham, J.E. Sawyer, R.K. Miller, S.B. Smith. 2016. Ruminal acetate infusion increased marbling scores and flavor attributes of beef relative to beef from abomasal or ruminal glucose-infused steers. Meat Sci. 112:172-173.
6. Morrill, J.C., J.E. Sawyer, S.B. Smith, J.R. Baber, and T.A. Wickersham. 2015. Effect of inclusion of post-extraction algal residue on nutrient utilization and carcass performance in finishing steers. J. Anim. Sci. 93 (Suppl.1):14.
7. Voegele, H.R., C.R. Kerth, T.A. Wickersham, J.C. Hoffman, and T.J. Luckemeyer. 2014. Addition of post-extraction algal residue (PEAR) to cattle finishing diets reduces the quantity of fecal volatile chemicals often associated with feedlot malodors. J. Anim. Sci. 92 (Suppl. 2):450

Popular Press

1. Morrill, J.C., and T.A. Wickersham. 2015. What’s the beef quality impact of algae co-product? Progressive Cattleman.