Kenneth R. St. John, PhD
PROFESSOR EMERITUS
Department:
SOD-Biomedical Materials Science
Email:
kstjohn@umc.edu
Education
| Mississippi State University, PhD, Biomedical Engineering | 2001 |
| Clemson University, MS, Bioengineering | 1977 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, BS, Biomedical Engineering | 1975 |
Current Positions
| Graduate Program Director, School of Graduate, Department of Biomedical Materials Science | 07/2005 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Dentistry, Department of Biomedical Materials Science | 07/2004 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery | 07/2001 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Dentistry, Department of Care Planning And Restorative Sciences | 07/2003 - 06/2004 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Dentistry, Department of Care Planning And Restorative Sciences | 07/2002 - 06/2003 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery | 07/1989 - 06/2001 |
| Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Dentistry, Department of Care Planning And Restorative Sciences | 07/1989 - 06/2002 |
Publications
Patent | |
| St. John KR, Medical Putty for Tissue Augmentation, U.S. Patent 4,595,713, United States Patent Office, Washington, DC, 1986 | 1986 |
Journal Article | |
| Weiss AB, Haven-Weiss L, St. John KR, Anderson JM, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with a Carbon Fiber Scaffold Coated with an Absorbable Polymer, Contemporary Orthopaedics. 1996; 32:348-354 | 1996 |
| St. John KR, The Charles B. Dudley Award: An Opportunity for ASTM and its Technical Committeees to Recognize Outstanding Publications, Standardization News. 1992; 20:56-59 | 1992 |
| St John KR, The use of compliant layer prosthetic components in orthopedic joint repair and replacement: a review. Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials, 2014 Aug;102(6):1332-41 | 2014 |
| Joshi GV, Duan Y, Della Bona A, Hill TJ, St John K, Griggs JA, Contributions of stress corrosion and cyclic fatigue to subcritical crack growth in a dental glass-ceramic. Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials, 2014 Aug;30(8):884-90 | 2014 |
| St John KR, The use of polyurethane materials in the surgery of the spine: a review. The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society, 2014 Dec 1;14(12):3038-47 | 2014 |
| Joshi GV, Duan Y, Della Bona A, Hill TJ, St John K, Griggs JA, Fatigue loading and R-curve behavior of a dental glass-ceramic with multiple flaw distributions. Dental materials : official publication of the Academy of Dental Materials, 2013 Nov;29(11):1123-31 | 2013 |
| St John K, Gupta M, Evaluation of the wear performance of a polycarbonate-urethane acetabular component in a hip joint simulator and comparison with UHMWPE and cross-linked UHMWPE. Journal of biomaterials applications, 2012 Jul;27(1):55-65 | 2012 |
| St John K, The effect of serum protein concentration on wear rates in a hip simulator. Journal of biomaterials applications, 2010 Aug;25(2):145-59 | 2010 |
| St John KR, Biocompatibility of dental materials. Dental clinics of North America, 2007 Jul;51(3):747-60, viii | 2007 |
| Johnson RB, Tsao AK, St John KR, Betcher RA, Tucci MA, Benghuzzi HA, Effects of spaceflight on the attachment of tendons to bone in the hindlimb of the pregnant rat. The anatomical record. Part A, Discoveries in molecular, cellular, and evolutionary biology, 2005 Feb;282(2):147-56 | 2005 |
| St John KR, Zardiackas LD, Poggie RA, Wear evaluation of cobalt-chromium alloy for use in a metal-on-metal hip prosthesis. Journal of biomedical materials research. Part B, Applied biomaterials, 2004 Jan 15;68(1):1-14 | 2004 |
| Tayyar S, Weinhold PS, Butler RA, Woodard JC, Zardiackas LD, St John KR, Bledsoe JM, Gilbert JA, Computer simulation of trabecular remodeling using a simplified structural model. Bone, 1999 Dec;25(6):733-9 | 1999 |
| McGuire RA, St John KR, Agnew SG, Analysis of the torque applied to bone screws by trauma surgeons. Comparisons based on years of experience and material of implant construction. American journal of orthopedics (Belle Mead, N.J.), 1995 Mar;24(3):254-6 | 1995 |
| St John KR, Biocompatibility testing for medical implant materials: the activities of F04.16 on biocompatibility test methods. Standardization news : SN, 1994 Mar;22(3):46-9 | 1994 |
| Anand SC, St John KR, Moyle DD, Williams DF, Stress distribution in porous surfaced medullary implants. Annals of biomedical engineering, 1977 Dec;5(4):410-20 | 1977 |
| St John KR, Zardiackas LD, Black RJ, Armstrong R, Response of canine bone to a synthetic bone graft material. Clinical materials, 1993;12(1):49-55 | |
| Gillis JP, Zardiackas LD, Gilbert JA, St John KR, Holding power of cortical screws after power tapping and hand tapping. Veterinary surgery : VS, 1992 Sep-Oct;21(5):362-6 | |
| St John KR, Zardiackas LD, Terry RC, Teasdall RD, Cooke SE, Mitias HM, Histological and electron microscopic analysis of tissue response to synthetic composite bone graft in the canine. Journal of applied biomaterials : an official journal of the Society for Biomaterials, 1995 Summer;6(2):89-97 | |
| Zardiackas LD, Teasdall RD, Black RJ, Jones GS, St John KR, Dillon LD, Hughes JL, Torsional properties of healed canine diaphyseal defects grafted with a fibrillar collagen and hydroxyapatite/tricalcium phosphate composite. Journal of applied biomaterials : an official journal of the Society for Biomaterials, 1994 Winter;5(4):277-83 | |
Thesis | |
| St. John KR, Stress Analysis of Intramedullary Implants with Porous Coatings by the Finite Element Method, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 1977 | 1977 |
Dissertation | |
| St. John KR, Evaluation of the Wear Properties of a Metal-on-Metal Total Joint Replacement System and in vitro Macrophage Response to Resultant Wear Particles, Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS, 2001 | 2001 |
Book Chapter | |
| St. John KR, The Biocompatibility of Metallic Materials for Medical Devices, in: ASM Handbook, Volume 23, Materials for Medical Devices, (RJ Narayan, Editor), ASM International, materials Park, OH, 2012 | |
| St. John KR, Poggie RA, Zardiackas LD, Afflitto RM, Comparison of Two Cobalt-based Alloys for Use in Metal-on-Metal Hip Prostheses: Evaluation of the Wear Properties in a Simulator, in: Cobalt-Base Alloys for Biomedical Applications: STP 1365 (JA Disegi, RL Kennedy, R Pilliar, Editors), ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 1999 | |
| St. John KR, Poggie RA, Characterization of the Wear Performance of Crosslinked UHMWPE and Relationship to Molding Procedures, in: Crosslinked and Thermally Treated Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for Joint Replacements: STP 1445, (SM Kurtz, RA Gsell, J Martelli, Editors), ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2004 | |
| St. John KR, Corrosion Effects on the Biocompatibility of Metallic Materials and Implants, in: ASM Handbook, Volume 13C, Corrosion Environments and Industries, (SD Cramer, BS Covino, Editors), ASM International, Materials Park, OH, 2006 | |
| St. John KR, Applications of Advanced Composites, in: Orthopaedic Implants in Biocompatible Polymers, Metals, and Composites (M Szycher, Editor), Technomic Publishing, Lancaster, PA, 1983 | |
| St. John KR, Tsao AK, Materials for Applications Which are Subject to Wear and Friction, in: Encyclopedic Handbook of Biomaterials and Bioengineering (DL Wise, DL Trantolo, DE Altobelli, MJ Yaszemski, JD Gresser, ER Schwartz, Editors), Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York, NY, 1995 | |
Book | |
| St. John KR, Particulate Debris from Medical Implants: Mechanisms of Formation and Biological Consequences: STP 1144 (KR St. John, Editor), ASTM International, Philadelphia, PA, 1992 | |
Electronic Publications | |
| St. John KR, The Role of Workshops, Symposia, and Publications in the Work of Committee F04 in: 50th Anniversary Celebration of Committee F04: Electronic STP, (E Horowitz, Editor), ASTM International, West Conshohocken, PA, 2012 | 2012 |
Clinical Trial | |
| McGuire RA, St John K, Comparison of anterior cervical fusions using autogenous bone graft obtained from the cervical vertebrae to the modified Smith-Robinson technique. Journal of spinal disorders, 1994 Dec;7(6):499-503 | 1994 |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Role of Workshops, Symposia, and Publications in the Work of Committee F04 at: "Symposium Celebrating 50 Years of Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices", ASTM International Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical materials and Devices, Atlanta, GA | 11/2012 |
| Poster Presentation, Wear Resistance of Polycarbonate Urethane Acetabular Cups as Compared to Cross-Linked Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, Society for Biomaterials, Seattle, WA | 04/2010 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Use of Hip Simulator Testing for the Evaluation of the Wear Properties of Candidate Materials for Hip Replacement Bearing Devices, University of Memphis and University of Tennessee Health Science Center Joint Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program Seminar Series, Memphis, TN | 03/2010 |
| Platform Presentations, Hip Simulator Wear Testing of Polycarbonate Urethane Acetabular Cups as Compared to Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Cups, Society for Biomaterials, San Antonio, TX | 04/2009 |
| Poster Presentation, The Effects of Serum Protein Concentration on the Wear Rates in a Hip Simulator, Society for Biomaterials, Chicago, IL | 04/2007 |
| Poster Presentation, Effects of Crosslinking on the Wear of Polyethylene after 5 Years Real Time Aging in Air, Society for Biomaterials, Pittsburgh, PA | 04/2006 |
| Poster Presentation, Comparison of the Wear Rates of Ceramic on Polyethylene Hip Bearings with Metal on Cross-Linked Polyethylene Bearings, 30th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials, Memphis, TN | 05/2005 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Overview of Biomaterials for Disc Arthroplasty - CE Course: "Critical Evaluation of Emerging Technologies for the Treatment of Spinal Disorders: Motion Sparing Technology for the Treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease", North American Spine Society, Chicago, IL | 10/2004 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Testing and Validating Articulating and Bearing Surfaces - "First Annual Innovative Techniques in Spine Surgery Symposium", Spine Technology Education Group, Los Cabos, Mexico | 08/2004 |
| Platform Presentations, Characterization of the Wear Performance of Crosslinked UHMWPE and Relationship to Molding Procedures, ASTM International - Committee F04 on Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices, Miami Beach, FL | 11/2002 |
| Platform Presentations, Characterization of Wear, Frictional Torque, and Metal Ion Release for Precision Metal-on-Metal Hip Bearings, 27th Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials, Minneapolis, MN | 04/2001 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Award of Merit, ASTM International | 2012 |
| Fellow, ASTM International | 2012 |
| Committee F04 30 Year Member Award, ASTM International | 2010 |
| Committee F04 25-Year Member Award, ASTM International | 2005 |
| ASTM Award of Appreciation, ASTM International | 1997 |
| Committee F04 Award of Merit (Now Patrick Laing Award), ASTM International | 1997 |
| ASTM Committee on Publications Award for Excellence in Symposium and Publications Management, ASTM International | 1993 |
| Committee F04 Scientific America Award (Now Manny Horowitz Award), ASTM International | 1992 |
| Committee F04 MOSES Award (Now Robert Fairer Award), ASTM International | 1987 |
Professional Membership and Service
| ASTM International, Fellow | 2012 - Present |
| Committee F04 - ASTM International, Chairperson, Symposium on Biocompatibility of Particulate Implant Materials | 1990 |
| Orthopaedic Research Society, Member | 1990 - 2013 |
| National Society for Histotechnology, Member | 1990 - 1999 |
| ASTM International, Member | 1980 - Present |
| Society for Biomaterials, Member | 1979 - Present |
| Society for Biomaterials, Session Chair, 1991 Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials | |
| Society for Biomaterials, Session Chair, 1993 Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials | |
| Society for Biomaterials, Session Chair, 1999 Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials |
Committee Service
| MEDICAL CENTER-CORE FACILITIES, Member | 2014 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-ANIMAL CARE AND USE, Vice Chair | 2011 - Present |
| SOCIETY FOR BIOMATERIALS-BIOMATERIAL EDUCATION SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP, Chair | 2010 - 2012 |
| SOCIETY FOR BIOMATERIALS-BIOMATERIAL EDUCATION SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP, Member | 2009 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES-CURRICULUM, Member | 2008 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES-GRADUATE COUNCIL, Member | 2007 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-ANIMAL CARE AND USE, Member | 2006 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY-CURRICULUM, Member | 2004 - 2008 |
| ASTM COMMITTEE F04 ON MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MATERIALS AND DEVICES-PLANNING SUBCOMMITTEE, Chair | 2004 - Present |
| ASTM STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS, Chair | 1996 - 1997 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-LABORATORY ANIMAL FACILITIES LIAISON, Member | 1995 - 2001 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-ANIMAL CARE AND USE, Member | 1995 - 2001 |
| ASTM COMMITTEE F04 ON MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MATERIALS AND DEVICES, Vice Chair | 1994 - 1997 |
| ASTM STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS, Vice Chair | 1993 - 1995 |
| ASTM COMMITTEE F04 ON MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MATERIALS AND DEVICES-EDITORIAL SUBCOMMITTEE, Chair | 1991 - 1998 |
| SOCIETY FOR BIOMATERIALS-BYLAWS SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 1990 - 1992 |
| ASTM COMMITTEE F04 ON MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MATERIALS AND DEVICES-EXECUTIVE SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 1990 - Present |
| INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ORGANIZATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 194 ON BIOLOGICAL TESTING OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL MATERIALS AND DEVICES-US TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP, Member | 1990 - Present |
| SOCIETY FOR BIOMATERIALS-EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 1987 - 1989 |
| ASTM STANDING COMMITTEE ON PUBLICATIONS, Member | 1987 - 1997 |
| ASTM COMMITTEE F04 ON MEDICAL AND SURGICAL MATERIALS AND DEVICES-SUBCOMMITTEE F04.16 ON BIOCOMPATIBILITY TEST METHODS, Chair | 1986 - Present |
| INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ORGANIZATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 150 ON IMPLANTS FOR SURGERY-US TECHNICAL ADVISORY GROUP, Member | 1980 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| BMS 702A, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Fundamentals of Biomaterials - A | Spring 2015 - 2015 |
| BMS 703B, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Experimental Methods in Materials Science - B | Spring 2015 - 2015 |
| Graduate, Small Group, Course Director, BMS Journal Club | Spring 2015 - 2015 |
| DENT 619, Dentistry, Course, Lecturer, Materials Science | Spring 2015 - 2015 |
| DENT 616-1, Dentistry, Course, Lecturer, Dental Caries I | Spring 2015 - 2015 |
| BMS 703A, Graduate, Course, Course Director, Experimental Methods in Materials Science - A | Fall 2014 - 2014 |
| Graduate, Small Group, Course Director, BMS Journal Club | Fall 2014 - 2014 |
| DENT 616-1, Dentistry, Course, Lecturer, Dental Caries I | Spring 2014 - 2014 |
| DENT 619, Dentistry, Course, Lecturer, Materials Science | Spring 2014 - 2014 |
Directed Student Learning
| Master's Thesis Committee Chair, Advised: Minakshi Gupta | 2009 - 2011 |