Andrew Gordon

757-683-3604

202E MILLS GODWIN BLDG
NORFOLK, 23529

Ph.D. in Microbiology, University Of Miami, (1982)

B.A. in Oceanography, Catholic University, (1976)

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Gordon, A. S. "ACENT SBIR Biodiesel Phase II. DOE Subcontract" $750,000. Private. 2009 - 2011
Stubbins, A., Hatcher, P. G., Gordon, A. S., Schafran, G. and Voland, R. "A Novel Low Cost, High Efficiency, Algal Biomass Harvest and Dewatering Technology for Biodiesel Production" $750,000. Federal. October 2009 - September 2011
Gordon, A. S. "Alternative Energy Program" $335,000. Old Dominion University. 2009 - 2010
Gordon, A. S. "Evaluation of methods for biological control of bacteria in ship's ballast water: Stage 1-literature review" $26,154. Private. 2009 - 2009
Gordon, A. S. "A Novel Low Cost, High Efficiency, Algal Biomass Harvest and Dewatering Technology for Biodiesal Production. Other. 2008 - 2009
Gordon, A. S. "VCERC: Algal Biodesal Component" $620,000. State. 2008 - 2009
Gordon, A. S. "VCERC: Algal Biodesal Component" $494,000. State. 2007 - 2008
Butler IV, M. J. and Gordon, A. S. "Hard-bottom dynamics in the Florida Keys: monitoring & targeted research" $108,545. Federal. 2004 - 2006
Gordon, A. S. "Expanded Surveillance Systems to include Pfiesteria, Harmful Algal Blooms, and Marine Toxins" $789,000. State. 2003 - 2006
Gordon, A. S. "SFP 2004:Hard-bottom Dynamics in the Florida Keys: Monitoring and Targeted Research" $15,000. Federal. 2003 - 2006
Gordon, A. S. "Development of an Analytical Protocol for Pfiesteria Toxin" $300,256. Federal. 2002 - 2006
Gordon, A. S. "Development of an Analytical Protocol for Pfiesteria Toxin" $300,256. Federal. 2002 - 2005
Gordon, A. S., Hynes, W. L., Marshall, H. and Burkholder, J. "Development and field testing of an analytical protocal for Pfiesteria toxin" $300,256. Federal. September 2002 - August 2005
Gordon, A. S. "Pfiesteria studies in Virginia Waters" $1,232,289. State. 1997 - 2003
Gordon, A. S. "Quantifying the Cycing of Toxic Metals and Metal-Complexing Ligands in a Major US Naval Harbor (Elizabeth River, VA) " $150,000. Federal. 2002 - 2002
Gordon, A. S. "Microbial community and envrionmental factors affecting copper complexation in a Navy Harbor" $446,563. Federal. 1998 - 2002
Gordon, A. S. "Emerging Infectious Disease" $10,000. Old Dominion University. 1998 - 1998
Gordon, A. S. "Global Change and 'Geophysiology': Man's Impact on Biogeochemical Cycles" $13,000. Old Dominion University. 1995 - 1995
Gordon, A. S. "Isolation of copper-complexing organic ligands from seawater and charaterization of their copper-complexation characteristics. Supplemental Funds" $14,944. Federal. 1995 - 1995
Gordon, A. S. "Isolation of copper-complexing organic ligands from seawater and charaterization of their copper-complexation characteristics" $149,000. Federal. 1993 - 1994
Gordon, A. S. "Bacterial metal detoxification: extracellular chelators" $111,000. Federal. 1991 - 1993
Gordon, A. S. "Water Quality and Biological Assessments of Sites in Little Creek Harbor, Naval Amphibious Base, Virginia Beach, Virginia" $76,298. Federal. 1992 - 1992
Gordon, A. S. "Southeastern Public Service Authority municipal solid waste incineration residue utilization program. Phase I: Characterization and evaluation study" $150,500. State. 1991 - 1991
Gordon, A. S. "Bacterial mutagenicity testing in support of an Elizabeth River Toxicity Monitoring project" $7,110. State. 1990 - 1990
Gordon, A. S. "Copper detoxification in Vibrio alginolyticus" $13,789. Private. 1990 - 1990
Gordon, A. S. "Enhanced biodegradation of fuel oil in a contaminated soil" $4,220. Local. 1990 - 1990
Gordon, A. S. "Enhanced biodegradation of fuel oil in a contaminated soil (matching funds)" $4,115. State. 1990 - 1990
Gordon, A. S. "Unique copper binding proteins produced by Vibrio alginolyticus" $22,400. Private. 1988 - 1990
Ratzlaff, R. E. and Gordon, A. S. "Copper induced protein excretion by marine bacteria: Biological control of copper ion activity in seawater" $292,086. -
Ratzlaff, R. E., Wolfinbarger, L., Alden, R. W., Gordon, A. S., Osgood, C. J., Stevens, R. and Yuan, J. "Center for environmental biotechnology" $3,340,286. -
Gordon, A. S. "An evaluation of the distribution of toxicants/mutagens in the Elizabeth River, Virginia in relation to land use activities" $90,000. State. 1986 - 1986
Gordon, A. S. "Production of antitumor compounds of marine bacteria" $3,740. Old Dominion University. 1986 - 1986
Gordon, A. S. "The analysis of elutriate samples for chlorinated pesticides, copper, mercury, fecal coliform and Vibrio bacteria from sediment collected from King's Creek, Virginia" $5,440. Local. 1986 - 1986
Gordon, A. S. "Miscellaneous fecal coliform analyses on projects with A.M.R.L." $2,000. Local. 1985 - 1986
Gordon, A. S. "Microbial nitrogen cycling in Everglades sediment" $10,105. Federal. 1984 - 1984

Research Interests

My research and teaching interests are in marine microbiology, microbial ecology, and general microbiology.

Articles

Dryden, C. L., Gordon, A. S. and Donat, J. R. (2007). Seasonal survey of copper-complexing ligands and thiol compounds in a heavily utilized, urban estuary: Eizabeth River, VA. Marine Chemistry 103 , pp. 276-288.
Gordon, A. S., Gordon, E. P. and Dyer, B. J. (2006). Susceptibility of two fishes (Oreochromis niloticus and Cyprinodon variegatus) to Pfiesteria shumwayae and its associated toxin: influence of salinity. Harmful Algae 5 , pp. 542-547.
Duncan, P. M., Parris, B., Schultz, S., Jones, J., Gordon, A. S., Dyer, B. and Marshall, H. (2005). Behavioral effects and drug vulnerability in rats exposed to Pfiesteria toxin. Neurotoxicology & Teratology 27 , pp. 701-710.
Gordon, A. S. (2005). Characterization of ichthyocidal activity of Pfiesteria. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 71 , pp. 6463-6464.
Burkholder and Gordon, A. S. (2005). Demonstration of toxicity to fish and mammals by Pfiesteria species: Comparison of assay methods and multiple strains. PNAS 102 , pp. 3471-3476.
Gordon, A. S. and Dyer (2005). Relative contribution of exotoxin and micropredation to ichtyotoxicity of two strains of Pfiesteria shumwayae (Dinophyceae). Harmful Algae 4 , pp. 423-431.
Donat, J. R., Dryden, C. L. and Gordon, A. S. (2004). Interactive regulation of dissolved copper toxicity by estuarine microbial community. Limnology and Oceanography 49 (4) , pp. 204-211.
Gordon, E. P. and Gordon, A. S. (2004). Pfiesteria-associated toxin affects salinity tolerance of tilapia (O. nilauticus). Proc. HABTech 2003 Workshop , pp. 69-70.
Gordon, A. S. and Dyer, B. J. (2004). Relative contribution of toxin and micropredation to ichtyotoxicity of two strains of Pfiesteria shumwayae. Proc 2nd symposium on Harmful Marine Algae in the US. Proc. HABTech 2003 Workshop , pp. 71-73.
Gordon, A. S. and Dyer, B. J. (2004). Relative contribution of toxin and micropredation to ichtyotoxicity of two strains of Pfiesteria shumwayae. Proc 2nd symposium on Harmful Marine Algae in the US. Harmful Algae 3 , pp. 211.
Burkholder, J. M., Ramsdell, J. S., Moeller, P. D.R., Gordon, A. S., Lewitus, A. J., Glasgow, H. B., Marshall, H. G. and Morton, S. L. (2004). Status of Pfiesteria science, including tests of Pfiesteria shumwayae strain CCMP 2089 for ichthyotoxicity and toxin. Harmful Algae 2002 - Proceedings of the Xth International Conference on Harmful Algae , pp. 50-52.
Gordon, A. S., Dyer, B. J., Seaborn, D. and Marshall, H. G. (2002). Comparative toxicity of Pfiesteria spp., prolonging toxicity of P. piscicida in culture and evaluation of toxin(s) stability. Harmful Algae 1 , pp. 85-94.
Seaborn, D. W., Dunstan, W. M., Marshall, H. G., Gordon, A. S. and Seaborn, A. M. (2002). Growth and Toxicity studies of the Dinoflagellate Cryptoperidiniopsis sp., Gyrodinium galatheanum, and Pfiesteria piscicida, in Harmful Algal Bloom. Proc. 9th Intl. Conference on Harmful Algal Blooms , pp. 92-96.
Brown, A. C. and Gordon, A. S. (2001). Production of a novel copper-binding ligand by marine Synechococcus sp. in response to toxic concentrations of copper. Vir. J. Science 52 , pp. 259-272.
Marshall, H. G., Gordon, A. S., Seaborn, D., Dyer, B., Dunstan, W. and Seaborn, M. (2000). Comparative culture and toxicity studies between the toxic dinoflagellate Pfiesteria piscicida and a morphologically similar cryptoperidiniopsoid dinoflagellate. J. Expt. Marine Biology and Ecology 255 , pp. 51-74.
Gordon, A. S., Donat, J. R., Kango, R., Dyer, B. and Stuart, L. (1998). Copper-responsive production of high-affinity, extracellular copper-complexing ligands from chemostat clutures of marine bacteria. Marine Chemistry 70 , pp. 149-160.
Gordon, A. S. (1998). Microbial control of trace metals in the oceans. ASM News 64 , pp. 24-28.
Donat, J. R., Kango, R. A. and Gordon, A. S. (1997). Evaluation of immobilized metal affinity chromatography (IMAC) for isolation and recovery of strong copper complexing ligands from marine waters. Marine Chemistry 57 , pp. 1-10.
Gordon, A. S., Dyer, B. J., Kango, R. and Donat, J. (1996). Copper Ligands Isolated from Estuarine Water by Immobilized Copper Affinity Chromatography: Temporal Variability and Partial Characterization. Marine Chemistry 53 , pp. 163-172.
Harwood, V. J. and Gordon, A. S. (1994). Regulation of extracellular copper-binding proteins in copper resistant and copper sensitive mutants of Vibrio alginolyticus. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 60 , pp. 1749-1753.
Gordon, A. S., Howell, L. D. and Harwood, V. (1994). Responses of diverse heterotrophic bacteria to elevated copper concentrations. Can. J. Microbiol. 40 , pp. 408-411.
Gordon, A. S., Harwood, V. and Sayyar, S. (1993). Growth, copper-resistant cells and extracellular protein production in copper-stressed chemostat cultures of Vibrio alginolyticus. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 59 , pp. 60-66.
Gordon, A. S. (1992). Isolation of compounds with affinity for copper from seawater using immobilized copper ion affinity chromatography. Marine Chemistry 38 , pp. 1-12.
Pandey, S., Waller, D. and Gordon, A. S. (1992). Variation in acetylene-reduction (nitrogen fixation) rates in reticulitermes sp. (isoptera; rhinotermitidae). Virginia Journal of Science 43 , pp. 333-338.
Fazeli-Matin, S., Gordon, A. S. and Marshall, H. G. (1991). Sediment denifrification potential in the Elizabeth River, Virginia. Virginia Journal of Science 42 , pp. 113-122.
Sears, V. H. and Gordon, A. S. (1990). Copper-induced production of copper-binding supernatant proteins by the marine bacterium Vibrio alginolyticus. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 56 , pp. 1327-1332.
Schreiber, D. R., Millero, F. J. and Gordon, A. S. (1990). Production of an extracellular copper binding compound by the heterotrophic marine bacterium Vibrio alginolyticus. Marine Chemistry 28 , pp. 275-284.
Simurra, L. A., Wolfinbarger, Jr, L. and Gordon, A. S. (1989). A simple and efficient method for isolation of plasmid DNA from bacterial cells embedded in agarose. Vir. J. Sci. 40 , pp. 153-156.
Makemson, J. and Gordon, A. S. (1989). Total energy flux from a marine bioluminous bacterium. FEMS Microbiol. Lett. 57 , pp. 161-166.
Kirk, P. W. and Gordon, A. S. (1988). Hydrocarbon degradation by filamentous marine higher fungi. Mycologia 80 , pp. 776-782.
Gordon, A. S. and Millero, F. J. (1987). Sorption of copper by a marine vibrio in seawater. Virginia Journal of Science 38 , pp. 194-199.
Gordon, A. S. (1987). The influence of alginate adsorption on attachment of marine vibrios to stainless steel in seawater. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 53 , pp. 1175-1177.
Gordon, A. S., Cooper, W. J. and Scheidt, D. (1986). Denitrification in peat and marl sediments in the Florida Everglades. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 52 , pp. 987-991.
Gordon, A. S. and Millero, F. J. (1985). Adsorption mediated decrease in the biodegredation rate of organic compounds. Mic. Ecol. 11 , pp. 289-298.
Schreiber, D. R., Gordon, A. S. and Millero, F. J. (1985). The toxicity of copper to the marine bacterium Vibrio alginolyticus. Can. J. Microbiol. 31 , pp. 83-87.
Milne, P. J., Gordon, A. S. and Millero, F. J. (1984). Acquisition, analysis, and graphics programs for microcalorimetry data. Computer applications in the laboratory 2 (3) , pp. 180-183.
Gordon, A. S. and Millero, F. J. (1984). Electrolyte effects on attachment of an estuarine bacterium. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 47 , pp. 495-499.
Gordon, A. S., Gerchakov, S. M. and Millero, F. J. (1983). Effects of inorganic particles on metabolism by a periphytic marine bacterium. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 45 , pp. 411-417.
Gordon, A. S. and Millero, F. J. (1983). Measurement of the activity of surface associated bacteria using a sorption microcalorimeter. J. Microbiol. Methods 1 , pp. 291-296.
Gordon, A. S., Millero, F. J. and Gerchakov, S. M. (1982). Microcalorimetric measurement of the metabolism of glucose by marine bacterium Vibrio alginolyticus. Appl. Environ. Microbiol. 44 , pp. 1102-1109.
Gordon, A. S., Gerchakov, S. M. and Udey, L. R. (1981). The effect of poliarization on attachment of marine bacteria to copper and platinum surfaces. Can. J. Microbiol. 27 (7) , pp. 689-703.
Gordon, A. S. and Millero, F. J. (1980). Use of microcalorimetry to study the growth and metabolism of marine bacteria. Thallasia Jugoslv 16 , pp. 405-425.

Book Chapters

Cooper, W. J., Shao, C. S., Lean, D. R.S., Gordon, A. S. and Scully, Jr, F. E. (1994). Factors affecting the distribution of hydrogen peroxide in surface waters, in Environmental Chemistry of Lakes and Reservoirs (pp. 391-422) A.C.S.

Conference Proceeding

Williams, S. L., Williams, R. L. and Gordon, A. S. (1995). Degradation of haloacetic acids (HAA) at maxiumum residence time locations (MRTLs) (pp. 1357-1366) AWWA WQTC Proceedings.

Presentations

Gordon, A. S. ( 2009). Biofuel from algae: Renewable fuel of the future? Norfolk, VA.
Gordon, A. S. ( 2009). Biofuel from algae Tri Beta monthly meeting Norfolk, VA.
Kauffman, A. K.M., Butler IV, M. J. and Gordon, A. S. ( 2005). Florida Bay through the osculum: sponge filtration efficiency and selectivity Benthic Ecology Meeting Williamsburg, VA.
Kauffman, A. Kathryn., Butler IV, M. J. and Gordon, A. S. ( 2005). Sponge feeding selectivity across seasons and species in Florida Bay Florida Bay Science Conference Duck Key, FL.
Gordon, A. S. ( 2005). Progress toward an analytical method for Pfiesteria toxin Gordon Research Conference: Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins Waterville, ME.
Linares, A., Butler IV, M. J. and Gordon, A. S. ( 2004). Impact of sponge filtration on water column bacterial and viral abundance Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students Dallas, Texas.