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2012 Medical Student Research Scholarship Recipients

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Trainee  Name

Project Title

Shreya Nayak

Characterization of proteins at DNA damaged Foci in Fhit-deficient cancer cells

Tim Richmond

Recombinant anti-nucleoli antibodies as a novel approach for cancer early diagnosis and therapy

Anthony Congeni

Outcomes and health-care utilization for patients neonatally diagnosed and treated for Hirschsprung's Disease

Deena Khamees

Quality of Diagnostic Screening for Von Willebrand Disease in Adolescents with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding

Juliette Yedimenko

Level Belt Intra and Inter Tester Validation

Michael Isfort

Synergistic effects of obesity and air pollution on cardiac function

Taylor Ballenger

Using the Electronic Health Record to Facilitate Advance Care Planning Discussion

Sarah Brehm

The Ability of HB-EGF and Neuronal stem cells to protect the enteric nervous system from injury

Anitra Sumbry

Towards improved breast cancer survivorship and risk reduction: a pilot study of barriers and facilitators of healthy dietary choices

Bradley Schnedl

Crosstalk between replication and cholesterol metabolism determines/governs proliferation versus death of cancer cells

Priya Mehta

Silverstrol, a natural anticancer compound, as a potential treatment for vestibular schwannomas

Andrew Stiff

Circulatory microRNA's in serum of multiple myeoma (MM) patients as new molecular biomarkers

Brian Rue

Molecular staining of growth mechanisms in human breast cancer tissue cells

Jinwei Hu

Understanding common alterations in chromatin remodeling pathways in lung cancer and their correlation to treatment response

Kevin Vu

Epigenetic aherations of Fanconi Anemia DNA repair pathway in solid tumors

Rita Kaplon

The effect of TORC1/TORC2 inhibition on radiation response in pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma

Alex Hatch

Transcriptional Regulation of Smooth Muscle Cell Differentiation by Endothelial Cell Signaling

Andrew Victory

Prophylactic ventral hernia prevention in midline laparotomy using Bio-A mesh

Audrey Lloyd

Identification of the region of pneumococcal protein Bga A that mediates adherence to human epithelial cells

Brian Ichwan

Evaluation of Implementation of Outcomes of the Ohio Geriatric Trauma Triage Criteria

Daniel Ash

Detection of exousi splice regulatory elements in RNAseq data

James Jin

Role of discoidin domain receptors in blood coagulation

Kristen Lee

Characterization of Epithelial Sodium Channel Subunit Delta (SCNNID) and its Importance in Congenital Heart Defects

Lauren Sall

Haptoglobin therapy in hemorrhagic shock

Nicholas Polley

A quality initiative to optimize blood glucose control to prevent peripheral vascular bypass graft  surgical site infection

Christopher Dukatz

EEG level of consciousness monitor response in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy

Paul Stechschulte

Nitric oxide diffusing capacity in HIV-seropositive individuals

Vihas Abraham

Toy Related Injuries Among Children Treated in US Hospital Emergency Departments 1990-2011

Anthony Vergis

The validation of microRNA associated with in vivo radio-resistance in pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma using patient tumor specimens

Kimberly Shookman

Epigenetic Mechanisms of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma

Eric Peterson

Predicting risk factors for the evolution of pulmonary hypertension in bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Sarah Tuthill

Evaluating the efficacy of a new treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Danielle Miller

Inflammatory markers as a predictor of mammographic breast density

Meridith Ginesi

Investigation of the Interaction Between Fibulin 3 and DLL3 Proteins for a Possible Treatment for Invasive Gliomas

Wil Santivasi

Genetic Variations in TCF7L2 Associated with Increased Likelihood of Developing Metastasis to the Brain

Alexander Cherry

The role of Notch Signaling in Experimental Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy

Christopher Kobe

Injuries associated with baby strollers, carriers and carriages among young children in the US, 1990-2011

Jennifer Kusma

A Longitudinal Study of the Effects of Burnout on the performance of Pediatric Residents

Jocelyn Mahylis

Mechanisms of Anemia in neglected tropical disease leishmaniasis

Joseph Dadabo

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Double-Arm Trial Comparing Desflurane to Sevoflurane for the Effect on Recovery Time in Patients undergoing Urological Cytoscopic Surgery under General Anesthesia

Laura Wright

Genetic Variations in DEFB1 (gene) in Patients with Urinary Tract Infections

Maeve Maher

The changing epidemiology of blood stream infections caused by Enterococcus

Shahrial Irana

Spine Injury Management

William Hamilton

Predictors of cost and outcome in pediatric stroke

Yao-Wen Cheng

Injuries associated with baby gates and barriers among young children in the US 1990-2010

Yueyang Fei

Prospective multicenter human randomized control evaluation of natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery

Colleen Miller

Chronic Conditions and Outcomes of Pediatric Trauma Patients

Margaret Gluntz

Characteristics of Non-Trauma Scene calls for air medical transport

Christopher Pappa

A Prospective Analysis of Surgical Outcomes for Robotic Cholecystectomy

Eric Bauer

Novel Analysis of Fluorescein Angiogram Images Using Image Analysis

Denise Fabian

Molecular variation between primary breast cancers and second breast cancers induced by radiation in survivors of childhood malignancies

Hui Hui Li

Effectiveness of patient navigation on cervical cancer quality of care and timelines of follow-up

Maelee Yang

Retrospective Review of Prognostic Factor for Pediatric Bone Sarcomas

Vinny Keshave

The effect of a novel histone deacetylase inhibitor on MPNST cell proliferation

Ana De Roo

TV Tipover-Related Injuries Among Children Treated in US Hospital Emergency Departments, 1990-2011

Duane Allen

Randomized double blind control study comparing the efficacy of intra-cuff alkalinized lidocaine to low dose remifentanil infusion in attenuating the ETT induced emergence phenomena

Jeremy Friehling

The relationship between pre-operative passive motion and dynamic function of the knee in end stage knee osteoarthritis

Kathleen Hateley

Determination of biomedical parameter variability as a predictor of clinical outcomes in brain trauma patients

Kelly Tierney

Patient perception of congenital heart disease: Adolescents and young adults

Kristen Gledhill

Evaluation of patient versus parental knowledge, attitudes and intent to pursue genetic testing for NOTCH1 mutations in adolescent and young adult patients with bicuspid aortic valve

Pedro Pineda

Endothelial Function as a Metric for ECMO weaning

Polina Vaynshtok

Predict risk factors for the evolution of pulmonary hypertension in bronchopulmonary dysplasia

Sarada Eleswarpu

Best Educational Methods to Implement a Standardized Handover Protocol

Syed Ali

Aprepitant vs. Ondansetron in Preoperative Triple-Therapy Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting

Zubin Yavar

miR232/Fbxw7 pathway in obesity and insulin resistance development

Lindsey Jones

Evaluation of increased HIV testing in adolescent population

Gregory Jungwirth

Service utilization patterns and outcomes of Medicaid beneficiaries with mental health and substance abuse

Chuan Lu

Pilot Study Evaluating a Combined and Integrated Approach of 18F-FDG-Directed Perioperative PET\CT Imaging and Intraoperative Handheld Gamma Probe Detection of Known and Occult Disease in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Solid Malignancies

Ruth Kagwima

Changes in DNA methylation as related to pregnancy associated breast cancer

James Zhang

Cost effectiveness analysis of medical, surgical , and endoluminal procedures for gastroesophogeal reflux disease

Jerry Ash

Detection of exousi splice regulatory elements in RNAseq data

Michael Yang

Inhibition of DDR by Pharmacologic agents.

Ryan Barson

Examining alterations in cardiovascular function following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in two rat models of obesity.

Theresa Thomas

Culture Change in Pediatric Study (CHIP)

Benjamin Romney

Evaluation of Macrophage Inhibitory Factor (MIF) Expression in Human Uveal Melanoma

Carol Fahmy

A comparison of dimensions of surgical exposure between endoscopic and traditional approaches to the infratemporal fossa

Anand Patel

Prospective, Single-Center, Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial for Evaluation of the Efficacy of 300mg or 600mg of Pregabalin versus Placebo in the Reduction of Pain and Opiod Consumption in Patients with Partial and Full Thickness Burn Injuries

Aspinder Singh

Characterization of antimicrobial peptides in a novel murine model of pyelonephritis

Brittany Nowak

Iron Oxide Nanoparticle (ION) Tracking of Engineered Synovial Cells

Bryce French

Randomized clinical trial of the safety and efficacy of brain tissue oxygen monitoring in traumatic brain injury

Ellen Walker

Pediatric resident team and individual performance relates to emotional intelligence development and adaptation to stress over 3 years of residency training

Melissa Brook

Real-time analysis of the effect of adenosine on 5-HT release in healthy mouse and human jejunum.

Ryle Przybylowicz

Multimedia Presentations Enhance the Informed Consent Process for Ketamine Sedation in Pediatric Emergency Departments

Stephanie Mallery

A randomized double blind double arm trial comparing desflurance to sevoflurane for the effect of recovery time in patients undergoing urological cytoscope surgery under general anesthesia with a laryngeal mask airway (LMA)

Diana Carrou

Patient specific bone replacements for craniofacial reconstructive surgery in cancer patients

Loic Tchokouani

Perspective ischemic evaluation -2 trail: A large international placebo controlled, factional trail to assess the impact of clondion and acetykacykuc acid in noncardiac surgery

Erika Boothman

Association between maternal ABO blood group status and fertility and miscarriage history

Jacqueline Pennywitt

Secondhand smoke and vascular endothelial status in toddlers

Samer Salamekh

Impact of Aberrant Cell Death Pathways in Cancer Resistance to Chemoradiation therapy

 


2012 Board of Officers, Landacre Honor Society

 

On April 26, 2012, the 2012-2013 Landacre Officers and new members were sworn in at the Annual Induction Ceremony and Banquet. Dr. Ginny L. Bumgardner, MD PhD, advisor for Landacre oversaw the ceremony.

 

Please join the Office of Medical Student Research and the Landacre Honor Society in congratulating the new board!

 

Lauren Sall, President
Kathleen Kassouf, Vice President
Casey Reed, Treasurer
Eliza Beal, Secretary
Samer Salamekh, Officer
Amanda Pensiero, Officer
Ben Wendt, Immediate Past President

 

 

 

2012 OSUMC Trainee Research Day Medical Student Travel Award Winners

 

On April 19th over 360 trainees in the College of Medicine participated in the 11th Annual OSUMC Trainee Research Day. The following Medical Students won a $1000 travel award for their posters. Posters and presenters were judged by two faculty judges and ranked accordingly against other medical students.

 

Trainee Name

Title

Mentor

Andrew Campbell

Preoperative MRI Underestimates Articular Cartilage Defect Size Compared to Arthroscopy

Dr. David Flanigan

Danny Jandali

Superior Outcome of Immediate Voice Prosthesis Placement in the Setting of Primary Tracheoesophageal Puncture in Patients Undergoing Total Laryngectomy

Dr. Amit Agrawal

Shelby Lundahl

Development of a valved ventriculocoronary shunt for myocardial revascularization

Dr. Arturo Cardounel

David Lustenberger

Periostitis Secondary to Prolonged Voriconazole Therapy in a Lung Transplant Recipient

Dr. Thomas Scharschmidt

Joel Palko

Scleral viscoelastic properties in a canine POAG model with ADAMTS10 mutation

Dr. Jun Liu

Kristen Reeve

Comparative analysis of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi isolates from acute and chronic infections

Dr. John Gunn

Eric Tsung

DDR1 as a drug target-pilot study

Dr. Gunjan Agarwal