Dr. Benjamin Rosser BSc, MSc, PhD

Ph.D. - University of Guelph
M.Sc. - University of Regina
B.Sc. - University of Alberta

Studies on nerve-muscle interactions, and other factors, which regulate the differentiation and maturation of vertebrate skeletal muscle cells.  Immunocytochemical and electrophoretic techniques are used to examine the distribution of myosin heavy chain isoforms and myogenic regulatory factors in skeletal muscles and muscle cells.  Work is currently focused on satellite cells, which are the tiny stem cells responsible for the postnatal growth, regeneration and repair of the much larger skeletal muscle cells.

2019

• Rosser B.W.C., Salem A.H., Gbamgbola S.A. and Mohamed A.  Bilateral tripartite insertion of the fibularis (peroneus) brevis muscle: a case report.   International Journal of Morphology 37(2):  481-485.

2015

• Kim, S.Y., Sachdeva R., Li Z., Lee D. and Rosser B.W.C..  Change in the pathologic supraspinatus: A three-dimensional model of fiber bundle architecture within anterior and posterior regions.  BioMed Research International Volume 2015, MS Number 564825, 9 pages..
• Schroeder K.L., Sylvain N.J., Kirkpatrick L.J. and Rosser B.W.C.  Fiber types in primary ‘flight’ muscles of the African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus).  Acta Zoologica (doi: 10.1111/azo.12097) 96: 510-518.

2014

• Schroeder K.L, Rosser B.W.C. and Kim S.Y.  Fiber type composition of the human quadratus plantae muscle: a comparison of the lateral and medial heads.  Journal of Foot and Ankle Research  2014 Dec 13;7(1):54.

2013

• Kim S.Y., Lunn D.D., Dyck R.J., Kirkpatrick L.J. and Rosser B.W.C.  Fiber type composition of the architecturally distinct regions of human supraspinatus muscle: A cadaveric study.  Histology and Histopathology 28: 1021-1028.
• Kim S.Y, Bleakney R.R., Kajeandra R.T.,  Ravichandiran T.K., Rosser B.W.C. and Boynton E.  Musculotendinous architecture of pathological supraspinatus: a pilot in vivo ultrasonography study. Clinical Anatomy . 26: 228-235..

2010 

• Golding-Myers J.D.,  Showers C.D., Shand P.J.  and  Rosser B.W.C.  Muscle fiber type and the occurrence of pale soft exudative pork.  Journal of Muscle Foods 21: 484-498.   
• Kirkpatrick L.J., Yablonka-Reuveni Z. and Rosser B.W.C. Retention of Pax3 expression in Satellite Cells of Muscle Spindles.  Journal of Histochemistry Cytochemistry 58: 317-327.
• Allouh M.Z. and Rosser B.W.C. Nandrolone decanoate increases satellite cell numbers in the chicken pectoralis muscle. Histology and Histopathology.  25: 133-140.

2009

• KirkpatrickL.J., RosserB.W.C., WebbS.M., NicholH.   Freeze‑drying thick soft tissue sections for X‑ray microprobe improves results.  Synchrotron Radiation News.:22:33-37

2008

• Kirkpatrick L.J., Allouh M.Z., Nightingale C.N., Devon H.G., Yablonka-Reuveni Z. and Rosser  B.W.C.  Pax7 shows higher satellite cell frequencies and concentrations within intrafusal fibers of muscle spindles.  Journal of Histochemistry Cytochemistry56:831-840.
• Allouh M.Z., Yablonka-Reuveni Z. and Rosser B.W.C. Pax7 reveals a greater frequency and concentration of satellite cells at the ends of growing skeletal muscle fibers.  Journal of Histochemistry Cytochemistry 56:77-87.

2006

• Golding J.D., Rigley MacDonald S.T. , Juurlink B.H.J. and Rosser B.W.C.  The effect of glutamine on locomotor performance and skeletal muscle myosins following spinal cord injury in rats.  Journal of Applied Physiology, 101:1045-1052.
• Rosser B.W.C and Viswanathan M., 2006.  In Memoriam: John Caleekal George, 1921-2005.  The Auk 123:279-280
• P.J. Shand, B.W.C. Rosser and M.D. Pato.  Investigations on Muscle Protein Degradation and its Role in Pale, Soft, Exudative (PSE) Pork. Saskatchewan Agriculture, Government of Saskatchewan, 32 pp.

2004

• Halevy O., Piestun Y., Allouh M.Z., Rosser B.W.C., Rinkevich Y., Reshef R., Rozenboim I., Wleklinski-Lee M., and Yablonka-Reuveni Z.. The pattern of Pax7 expression during myogenesis in the posthatch chicken establishes a model for satellite cell differentiation and renewal. Developmental Dynamics 231:489-502.

2003

• Rosser B.W.C.  and Bandman E. Heterogeneity of protein expression within muscle fibers. Journal of Animal Science 81(E. Suppl. 2):E94-E101.

2002

• Rosser B.W.C., Dean M.S. and Bandman E. Myonuclear domain size varies along the lengths of maturing skeletal muscle fibers. International Journal of Developmental Biology, 46: 747-754.

2001

• Klassen L.E., Grzybowski W.E. and Rosser B.W.C.  Trends in Physical Therapy research and scholarly activity. Physiotherapy Canada 53: 40-47.

2000

• Rosser B.W.C., Farrar C.M., Crellin N.K., Andersen L.B. and Bandman E. Repression of myosin isoforms within developing and denervated skeletal muscle fibers originates near motor endplates. Developmental Dynamics, 217: 50-61.
• Bandman E. and Rosser B.W.C. Evolutionary significance of myosin heavy chain heterogeneity in birds. Microscopy Research and Technique 50:473-491.

1999

•  B.L. Bartnik, D.M. Waldbillig, E. Bandman and B.W.C. Rosser. Persistent expression of developmental myosin heavy chain isoforms in the tapered ends of adult pigeon pectoralis muscle fibres. The Histochemical Journal, 31: 321-329. 

1998

• E. E. Rathgeber and B.W.C. Rosser. Increase in oxidative capacity of pigeon pectoralis muscle before and after fledging. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 76: 1778-1782.
• B.W.C Rosser, M. Wick, D.M. Waldbillig, D.-J. Wright, C.M. Farrar and E. Bandman. Expression of myosin heavy chain isoforms during development of domestic pigeon pectoralis muscle. International Journal of Developmental Biology, 42: 653-661.

1996

• B.W.C. Rosser, M. Wick, D.M. Waldbillig and E. Bandman. Heterogeneity of myosin heavy chain expression in fast-twitch fiber types of mature avian pectoralis muscle. Biochemistry and Cell Biology, 74: 715-728.
• D.L. Armstrong and B.W.C. Rosser. A survey comparing human gross anatomy courses for physical therapy students in Canada and the United States. Physiotherapy Canada, 48: 185-189.

1995

• B.W.C. Rosser, D.M. Waldbillig, S.D. Lovo, J.D. Armstrong and E. Bandman. Myosin heavy chain expression within the tapered ends of skeletal muscle fibers. Anatomical Record, 242:462-470.

1994

• B.W.C. Rosser, D.M. Waldbillig, M. Wick and E. Bandman. Muscle fiber types in the pectoralis of the white pelican, a soaring bird. Acta Zoologica, 74: 329-336.

1993

• B.W.C. Rosser and P.W. Hockachka. Metabolic capacity of muscle fibers from high-altitude natives. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 67: 513-517.

1992

• B.W.C. Rosser, B.J. Norris and P.M. Nemeth. Metabolic capacity of individual muscle fibers from different anatomical locations. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry, 40: 819-825.
• P.M. Nemeth, B.W.C. Rosser, R.M. Choksi, B.J. Norris and K.M. Baker. Metabolic response to a high-fat diet in neonatal and adult rat muscle. American Journal of Physiology, 262: C282-C286.
• J. Hurov, B.W.C. Rosser, K.M. Baker, R.M. Choksi, B.J. Norris and P.M. Nemeth. Metabolic transitions in rat jaw muscles during postnatal development. Craniofacial Genetics and Developmental Biology, 12: 98-106.

1991

• R.S. Wilkinson, P.M. Nemeth, B.W.C. Rosser and H.L. Sweeney. Metabolic capacity and myosin expression in single muscle fibers of the garter snake. Journal of Physiology, London, 440: 113-129.
• A.M. Kelly, B.W.C. Rosser, R. Hoffman, R.A. Panettieri, S. Schiaffino, N.A. Rubinstein and P.M. Nemeth. Metabolic and contractile protein expression in the developing rat diaphragm. Journal of Neuroscience, 11: 1231-1242.
• P.M. Nemeth, B.W.C. Rosser and R.S. Wilkinson. Metabolic and contractile uniformity of isolated motor unit fibres of snake muscle. Journal of Physiology, London, 434: 41-55.

 1990

• A.M. Kelly, B.W.C. Rosser, N.A. Rubinstein, and P. Nemeth. Biochemical properties of the diaphragm during development of respiratory function in the rat. In: The Dynamic State of Muscle Fibers. ISBN 3-11-012168-9 (ed) D. Pette, de Gruyter, Berlin, Germany, pp 181-192.

1988

• T.H. Oh, B.W.C. Rosser, C.R. Shear, Y.C. Kim and G.J. Markelonis. Immunocytochemical localization of aldolase in normal, denervated and dystrophic chicken muscles. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry, 36: 227-235.
• C.R. Shear, E. Bandman and B.W.C. Rosser. Myosin heavy chain expression during development and following denervation of fast fibers in the red strip of the chicken pectoralis. Developmental Biology, 127: 326-337.

1987

• B.W.C. Rosser, M.B. Davis, J.R. Brocklebank and J.C. George. On the histochemical characterization of fast and slow muscle fibers in certain avian skeletal muscles. Acta Histochemica, 81: 85-93.
• B.W.C. Rosser, J.C. George and S.K. Frombach. Architecture of the pectoralis muscle of the Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica): histochemical and ultrastructural characterization, and distribution of muscle fiber types. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 65: 63-71.
• B.W.C. Rosser and J.C. George. Ultrastructural and cytological changes in the muscle fibers of the pectoralis of the Giant Canada Goose (Branta canadensis maxima) in disuse atrophy during molt. Cell and Tissue Research, 247: 689-696.
• S.C. Lougheed and B.W.C. Rosser. A survey of changes in tissue specific isozyme expression during chicken ontogeny. Biochemical Genetics, 25: 275-286.

1986

• B.W.C. Rosser and J.C. George. Slow muscle fibers in the pectoralis of the Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura); an adaptation for soaring flight. Zoologische Anziger, 217: 252-258.
• B.W.C. Rosser and J.C. George. The avian pectoralis: histochemical characterization and distribution of muscle fiber types. Canadian Journal of Zoology, 64: 1174-1185.
• B.W.C. Rosser. The muscle of bird flight: structure and function. Blue Jay, 44: 249-253.
• B.W.C. Rosser and J.C. George. Moult-induced muscle atrophy decreases the zinc content of the pectoralis of the Giant Canada Goose (Branta canadensis maxima). Experientia, 42: 549-550.

1985

• B.W.C. Rosser and J.C. George. Effect of flightlessness during moult on the iron content of the pectoralis muscle of the Giant Canada Goose (Branta canadensis maxima). Canadian Journal of Zoology, 63: 480-483.
• B.W.C. Rosser and J.C. George. Histochemical characterization and distribution of fiber types in the pectoralis muscle of the Ostrich (Struthio camelus) and Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae). Acta Zoologica, 66: 191-198.
• B.W.C. Rosser and J.C. George. An exceptionally high density of muscle spindles in a slow-tonic pigeon muscle. Anatomical Record, 212: 118-112.

1984

• B.W.C. Rosser and J.C. George. Some histochemical properties of the fiber types in the pectoralis muscle of an Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae). Anatomical Record, 209: 301-305.

1982

• B.W.C. Rosser. The American coot. Provincial Museum of Alberta, Museum Note, No. 18, 8 pp.
• B.W.C. Rosser, D.M. Secoy and P.W. Riegert. The leg muscles of the American coot (Fulica americana Gmelin). Canadian Journal of Zoology, 60: 1236-1256.

1980

• B.W.C. Rosser. The wing muscles of the American coot (Fulica americana Gmelin). Canadian Journal of Zoology, 58: 1758-1773.

1979

• B.W.C. Rosser, S. Mihok and A. Mains. Report on Cypress Hills Provincial Park Range Survey. Recreation and Parks, Park Planning Branch, Edmonton, Government of Alberta, 11 pp.