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• Commentary on: Dror IE, Melinek J, Arden JL, Kukucka J, Hawkins S, Carter J, et al. Cognitive bias in forensic pathology decisions. J Forensic Sci. https://doi.org/10....
  Peter Speth, Sarah Avedschmidt, John J Baeza, Dean A Beers, Karen S Beers, Stephen Cohle, Tracey Corey, Marcella Fierro, David R Fowler, Lee Ann Grossberg, Dawn B Holm...> ;Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2021 Nov 1
• 3 citations
  The value and availability of forensic anthropological consultation in medicolegal death investigations.
  Angi M. Christensen, Nicholas V. Passalacqua, Gregory A. Schmunk, John Fudenberg, Kristen M. Hartnett, Roger A. Mitchell, Jennifer C. Love, Joyce L. deJong, Anja Petaros> ;Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology. 2015 Jul 1
• 28 citations
  Is brain gliosis a characteristic of chronic methamphetamine use in the human
  Junchao Tong, Paul S. Fitzmaurice, Yoshiaki Furukawa, Gregory A. Schmunk, Dennis J. Wickham, Lee-Cyn Ang, Allan L. Sherwin, Tina McCluskey, Isabelle Boileau, Stephen J...> ;Neurobiology of Disease. 2014 Jul 1
• 4 citations
  Recent Iowa trends in sudden unexpected infant deaths: the importance of public health collaboration with medical examiners' offices.
  Meghan L. Harris, David Massaquoi, Kenneth Soyemi, Sarah M. Brend, Dennis Klein, Michael Pentella, John Kraemer, Marcus B. Nashelsky, Gregory Schmunk, Tara C. Smith, A...> ;The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. 2012 Jun 1
• The final consult: improving service to families after the death of a patient.
  Julia Goodin, Gregory A Schmunk> ;Iowa Medicine. 2009 Sep 1
• 63 citations
  Brain serotonin transporter in human methamphetamine users
  Stephen J. Kish, Paul S. Fitzmaurice, Isabelle Boileau, Gregory A. Schmunk, Lee-Cyn Ang, Yoshiaki Furukawa, Li-Jan Chang, Dennis J. Wickham, Allan L. Sherwin, Junchao ...> ;Psychopharmacology. 2009 Mar 1
• 26 citations
  The human nucleus accumbens is highly susceptible to G protein down-regulation by methamphetamine and heroin.
  Elizabeth R. McLeman, Jerry J. Warsh, Lee Ang, Peter P. Li, Kathleen S. Kalasinsky, Brian M. Ross, Junchao Tong, Gregory A. Schmunk, Vernard Adams, Stephen J. Kish> ;Journal of Neurochemistry. 2008 Jul 30
• 112 citations
  Why is parkinsonism not a feature of human methamphetamine users
  Anna Moszczynska, Paul S. Fitzmaurice, Lee Ang, Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Gregory A. Schmunk, Frank J. Peretti, Sally S. Aiken, Dennis J. Wickham, Stephen J. Kish> ;Brain. 2004 Feb 1
• 32 citations
  Decreased striatal dopamine D1 receptor-stimulated adenylyl cyclase activity in human methamphetamine users.
  Junchao Tong, Brian M. Ross, Gregory A. Schmunk, Frank J. Peretti, Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Yoshiaki Furukawa, Lee Cyn Ang, Sally S. Aiken, Dennis J. Wickham, Stephen J....> ;The American Journal of Psychiatry. 2003 May 1
• 31 citations
  Decreased activity of brain phospholipid metabolic enzymes in human users of cocaine and methamphetamine.
  Brian M. Ross, Anna Moszczynska, Frank J. Peretti, Vernard Adams, Gregory A. Schmunk, Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Lee Ang, Nikolaos Mamalias, Sylvie D. Turenne, Stephen J. ...> ;Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 2002 Jun 1
• 16 citations
  Asphyxial deaths caused by automobile exhaust inhalation not attributable to carbon monoxide toxicity: study of 2 cases.
  Gregory A. Schmunk, James A. Kaplan> ;The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. 2002 Jun 1
• 2 citations
  Dopaminergic changes in human brain following acute exposure to γ-hydroxybutyrate
  Stephen J. Kish, Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Gregory A. Schmunk, Yoshiaki Furukawa, Mark Guttman, Lee-Cyn Ang> ;Neurology. 2001 Jun 12
• 72 citations
  Striatal dopaminergic and serotonergic markers in human heroin users.
  Stephen J. Kish, Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Peter Derkach, Gregory A. Schmunk, Mark Guttman, Lee Ang, Vernard I. Adams, Yoshiaki Furukawa, John W. Haycock> ;Neuropsychopharmacology. 2001 May 1
• 67 citations
  Blood, brain, and hair GHB concentrations following fatal ingestion.
  Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Marcie M. Dixon, Gregory A. Schmunk, Stephen J. Kish> ;Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2001 May 1
• 54 citations
  Regional distribution of methamphetamine in autopsied brain of chronic human methamphetamine users.
  Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Thomas Z. Bosy, Gregory A. Schmunk, Gregory D. Reiber, Robert M. Anthony, Yoshiaki Furukawa, Mark Guttman, Stephen J. Kish> ;Forensic Science International. 2001 Feb 15
• 61 citations
  Dopamine D1 receptor protein is elevated in nucleus accumbens of human, chronic methamphetamine users.
  J N Worsley, Anna Moszczynska, P Falardeau, Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Gregory A. Schmunk, Mark Guttman, Yoshiaki Furukawa, Lee Ang, Vernard Adams, G Reiber, R A Anthony, ...> ;Molecular Psychiatry. 2000 Nov 1
• 36 citations
  Regional distribution of cocaine in postmortem brain of chronic human cocaine users.
  Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Thomas Z. Bosy, Gregory A. Schmunk, Lee Ang, Vernard I. Adams, Shashi B. Gore, John E. Smialek, Yoshiaki Furukawa, Mark Guttman, Stephen J. Kish> ;Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2000 Sep 1
• 14 citations
  Hemorrhagic colloid cyst in a patient with leukemia: Case illustration
  Eldad J. Hadar, Gregory A. Schmunk, M. Shahriar Salamat> ;Journal of Neurosurgery. 1999 Sep 1
• 46 citations
  FATAL HYPERNATREMIC DEHYDRATION IN EXCLUSIVELY BREAST-FED NEWBORN INFANTS DUE TO MATERNAL LACTATION FAILURE
  James A. Kaplan, Richard W. Siegler, Gregory A. Schmunk> ;The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. 1998 Mar 1
• 597 citations
  Striatal dopamine nerve terminal markers in human, chronic methamphetamine users
  Julie M. Wilson, Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Allan I. Levey, Catherine Bergeron, Gregory Reiber, Robert M. Anthony, Gregory A. Schmunk, Kathleen Shannak, John W. Haycock, S...> ;Nature Medicine. 1996 Jun 1
• 5 citations
  Head injuries from short distance falls.
  Frank Sheridan, Robert M. Anthony, Gregory D. Reiber, Gregory A. Schmunk, Herbert A. Giese, Robert DiTraglia> ;The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. 1993 Jun 1
• 4 citations
  Infarct size restriction in cats by the β-adrenergic blocker timolol
  Edward F. Smith, Gregory A. Schmunk, Breck A. Carrow, Allan M. Lefer> ;European Journal of Pharmacology. 1982 Jan 22
• Antagonism of thromboxane analog-induced vasoconstriction by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents.
  Smith, E. F., Schmunk, G. A., Lefer, A. M.> ;J Cardiovasc Pharmacol. 1981 Jul 01
• Prostaglandin E1 responsive ductus at 11 months of age.
  Kashani, I. A., Schmunk, G. A., Merritt, T. A., Swensson, R. E., Utley, J. R.> ;Pediatr Cardiol. 1984 Jan 01
• Anti-aggregatory actions of calcium channel blockers in cat platelets.
  Schmunk, G. A., Lefer, A. M.> ;Res Commun Chem Pathol Pharmacol. 1982 Feb
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Journal Articles

• National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper: Medical Examiner Release of Organs and Tissues for Transplantation  
  J. Keith Pinckard, Roberta J. Geiselhart, Ellen Moffatt, Gregory A. Schmunk, Daniel L. Schultz, Suzanne R. Utley, and Samantha B. Wetzler, Academic Forensic Pathology, 1/1/2014
• Is Brain Gliosis a Characteristic of Chronic Methamphetamine Use in the Human?  
  Junchao Tong, Paul Fitzmaurice, Yoshiaki Furukawa, Gregory A Schmunk, Dennis J Wickham, Lee-Cyn Ang, Allan Sherwin, Tina McCluskey, Isabelle Boileau, and Stephen J Kish, Neurobiol Dis, 1/1/2014
• National Association of Medical Examiners Position Paper: Medical Examiner, Coroner, and Forensic Pathologist Independence  
  Judy Melinek, Lindsey C. Thomas, William R. Oliver, Gregory A. Schmunk, Victor W. Weedn and the National Association of Medical Examiners Ad Hoc Committee on Medical E..., Academic Forensic Pathology, 1/1/2013
• Recent Iowa Trends in Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths: The Importance of Public Health Collaboration With Medical Examiners Offices  
  Meghan L. Harris, David Massaquoi, Kenneth Soyemi, Sarah M. Brend, Dennis Klein, Michael Pentella, John Kraemer, Marcus Nashelsky, Gregory Schmunk, Tara Smith and Arie..., American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 1/1/2012
• Why is Parkinsonism not a feature of human methamphetamine users?  
  Anna Moszczynska, Paul Fitzmaurice, Lee Ang, Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Gregory A. Schmunk, Frank J. Peretti, Sally S. Aiken, Dennis J. Wickham and Stephen J. Kish, Brain, 1/1/2004
• Asphyxial Deaths Due To Automobile Exhaust Inhalation Not Attributable To Carbon Monoxide: Study of Two Cases  
  Gregory A. Schmunk and James A. Kaplan, American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 1/1/2002
• Decreased striatal dopamine D1 receptor-stimulated adenylyl cyclase activity in human methamphetamine users  
  Junchao Tong PhD, Brian M. Ross PhD, Gregory A. Schmunk MD, Frank J. Peretti MD, Kathryn S. Kalasinsky PhD, Yoshiaki Furukawa MD, Lee Cyn Ang MD, Sally S. Aiken MD, De..., American Journal of Psychiatry, 1/1/2002
• Decreased activity of brain phospholipid metabolic enzymes in human users of cocaine and methamphetamine  
  Brian M. Ross, PhD, A. Moszczynska, F. J. Peretti, Vernard Adams MD, Gregory A. Schmunk MD, Kathryn S. Kalasinsky PhD, Lee Ang, N. Mamalias, S.D. Turenne and Stephen J..., Drug Alcohol Dependence, 1/1/2002
• Regional Distribution of Methamphetamine in Autopsied Brain of Chronic Human Methamphetamine Users  
  Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Thomas Z. Bosy, Gregory A. Schmunk, Gregory Reiber, Robert M. Anthony, Yoshiaki Furukawa, Mark Guttman and Stephen J. Kish, Forensic Sciences International, 1/1/2001
• Blood, Brain and Hair GHB concentrations following fatal ingestion  
  Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Marcie M. Dixon, Gregory A. Schmunk and Stephen J. Kish, Journal of Forensic Sciences, 1/1/2001
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  Stephen J. Kish, Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Gregory A. Schmunk, Yoshiaki Furukawa, Mark Guttman and Lee Ang, Neurology, 1/1/2001
• Regional Distribution of Cocaine in Postmortem Brain of Chronic Human Cocaine Users  
  Kathryn S. Kalasinsky, Thomas Z. Bosy, Gregory A. Schmunk, Lee Ang, Vernard Adams, Shashi B. Gore, John Smialek, Yoshiaki Furukawa, Mark Guttman and Stephen J. Kish, Journal of Forensic Sciences, 1/1/2000
• The human nucleus accumbens is highly susceptible to G protein down- regulation by methamphetamine and heroin  
  Elizabeth R. McLeman, Jerry J. Warsh, Lee Ang, Peter P. Li, Kathleen S. Kalasinsky, Brian M. Ross, Junchao Tong, Gregory Schmunk, Vernard Adams and Stephen J. Kish, Journal of Neurochemistry, 1/1/2000
• Dopamine D1 receptor protein is elevated in nucleus accumbens of human, chronic methamphetamine users  
  J N Worsley, A Moszczynska, P Falardeau, K S Kalasinsky, G Schmunk, M Guttman, Y Furukawa, L Ang, V Adams, G Reiber, R A Anthony, D Wickham, and S J Kish, Molecular Psychiatry, 1/1/2000
• Hemorrhagic colloid cyst in a patient with leukemia Case Illustration  
  Eldad J. Hadar, Gregory A. Schmunk and M. Shahriar Salamat, Journal of Neurosurgery, 1/1/1999
• Fatal Hypernatremic Dehydration in Exclusively Breast-fed Newborn Infants due to Maternal Lactation Failure  
  James A. Kaplan, Richard W. Siegler and Gregory A. Schmunk, American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 1/1/1998
• Striatal Dopamine Nerve Terminal Markers in Human, Chronic Methamphetamine Users  
  J M Wilson, K S Kalasinsky, A I Levey, C Bergeron, G Reiber, R M Anthony, G A Schmunk, K Shannak, J W Haycock, and S J Kish, Nature Medicine, 1/1/1996
• Head Injuries from Short Distance Falls (Letter to the Editor)  
  Frank Sheridan, Robert M. Anthony, Gregory D. Reiber, Gregory A. Schmunk and Herbert A. Giese, American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology, 1/1/1993
• Prostaglandin E1 Responsive Ductus at 11 Months of Age  
  Iraj A. Kashani, Gregory A. Schmunk, T. Allen Merritt, Richard E. Swensson, and Joseph R. Utley, Pediatric Cardiology, 1/1/1984
• Infarct Size Restriction in Cats by the Beta-Adrenergic Blocker Timolol  
  Edward F. Smith, III, Gregory A. Schmunk, Breck A. Carrow, and Allan M. Lefer, European J Pharmacol, 1/1/1982
• Anti-Aggregatory Actions of Calcium Channel Blockers in Cat Platelets  
  Gregory A. Schmunk and Allan M. Lefer, Res Comm Chem Path Pharm, 1/1/1982
• Antagonism of Thromboxane Vasoconstriction by Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents  
  E F Smith, III, G A Schmunk, and A M Lefer, Fed Proc, 1/1/1981
• Antagonism of Thromboxane Analog-Induced Vasoconstriction by Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents  
  Edward F. Smith III, Gregory A. Schmunk, and Allan M. Lefer, J Cardiovascular Pharm, 1/1/1981
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Books/Book Chapters

• Abusive Head Trauma in Infants and Children: A Medical, Legal, and Forensic Reference. 
  Chapter: Chapter 20. Pathology: Case Studies 
  Gregory A. Schmunk MDEditors: Frasier, Lori et al.G. W. Medical Publishing, St. Louis, MO2006
• Pedestrian Accident Reconstruction and Litigation 
  Chapter: Chapter 10. Pedestrian Injuries and Fatalities. 
  Gregory A. SchmunkEditors: Jerry J. Eubanks.Lawyers and Judges Publishing Co., Tucson, AZ1998

Abstracts/Posters

• Two Fatalities Associated with Amantadine Overdose.
  Ruth Luthi, Barry Logan, David Predmore, Patrick Friel, Nik Hartshorne, Richard Harruff, Corinne Fligner, and Greg Schmunk, American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA, 1/1/1995
• Unusual Products of Combustion in Asphyxial Deaths.
  Gregory A. Schmunk, Jeff Campbell, and Jan Dunbar, American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 1/1/1994
• Cytogenetics establishes diagnosis of Robert's Syndrome in an infant with tetraphocomelia and neonatal demise.
  C M Bradley, B Inglin, G A Schmunk, J R Siebert, V Sybert and T H Norwood, Karyogram, 1/1/1988

Lectures

• The Medical Examiner System and Workers� Compensation Death Claims 
  Des Moines Botanical Center - 1/1/2018
• Using Autopsy Data to Improve Care 
  Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, CA - 1/1/2018
• The Vital Role of Medical Examiners and Autopsy Data in Trauma System 
  West Palm Beach, FL - 1/1/2018
• Death at Tonsillectomy 
  Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, LA - 1/1/2017
• Opiate Trends in Central Iowa 
  St. Theresa Catholic School, Des Moines, IA, 2017; West Des Moines, IA, 2017 - 1/1/2017
• Forensic Pathology and the Medical Examiner 
  Multiple Locations, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017 - 1/1/2017
• Forensic Pathology in the Hospital Setting 
  Mercy Medical Center, Des Moines, IA - 1/1/2016
• Homicidal violence of undetermined etiology 
  Quantico, VA - 1/1/2016
• Trends in Opiates 
  1/1/2016
• History of the NAME Affiliates 
  Minneapolis, MN - 1/1/2016
• The 50 Year History of the National Association of Medical Examiners 
  Minneapolis, MN - 1/1/2016
• Reporting Requirements to the Medical Examiner Office 
  Taylor House Hospice, Des Moines, IA - 1/1/2015
• Cardiovascular Exams and Tissue Bank Issues 
  Charlotte, NC - 1/1/2015
• Pediatric Donation and the Medical Examiner � Breaking down the Barriers 
  Phoenix, AZ - 1/1/2014
• Community Spotlight 
  Central Presbyterian Church, Des Moines, IA - 1/1/2014
• Sustaining and Saving Life � Understanding Organ and Tissue Recovery 
  Milwaukee, WI - 1/1/2014
• CSI Fact or Fiction - You Wanted Results When? 
  Multiple Locations, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 - 1/1/2014
• The Medical Examiner System 
  Multiple Locations, 2009, 2012, 2014 - 1/1/2014
• CDRT Case Examples 
  Elk Grove Village, IL - 1/1/2013
• A Day in the Life 
  Denver, CO, 2013; Johnston, IA, 2013 - 1/1/2013
• From the Lab Bench to the Courtroom: Advancing the Science and Standards of Forensics 
  Washington, DC - 1/1/2013
• Leadership Panel 
  Washington, DC - 1/1/2013
• Forensic Photography 
  Des Moines, IA - 1/1/2012
• A Role for Synthetic Cannabinoids in Determining Cause and Manner of Death 
  Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2012
• Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team (DMORT): Response to Hurricane Katrina 
  Ankeny, IA - 1/1/2011
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Other

• Opiate Trends in Central Iowa 
  Schmunk GA, Jan Mickelson Show, WHO Radio
  Des Moines, IA - 1/1/2017
• The value and availability of forensic anthropological consultation in medicolegal death investigations. 
  Angi M. Christensen, Nicholas V. Passalacqua, Gregory A. Schmunk, John Fudenberg, Kristen Hartnett, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., Jennifer C. Love, Joyce deJong, Anja Petaros, Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology
  1/1/2015
• Strangulation (videotape presentation) 
  Schmunk GA, San Jose Police Department
  San Jose, CA - 1/1/2000
• Judicial Execution. 
  Gregory A. Schmunk, Women of Conviction, Summer
  1/1/1992
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