2025 RCIF: Research, Creativity, and Innovation Forum

Proliferation of MOG^35-55-specific T cell receptor lymphocytes from transgenic mice in response to autoantigen in vivo and in vitroLocation: 93Mentor: Dr. Robert LevyMultiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurodegenerative autoimmune disease characterized by central nervous system... Read More →

Novel Nanodrug Platform for Pharmacologically Inducing Therapeutic Hypothermia (TH) After Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Location: 11Mentor: Dr. Jorge David Tovar CastroTraumatic brain injuries (TBI) are a pressing health concern, affecting around 1.7 million people annually in the United... Read More →

Development and Application of pH-Sensitive Reporters to Investigate Mitophagy and Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Optic Disease ModelsLocation: 88Mentor: Dr. Anh PhamMitochondria are essential for cellular function, regulating ATP production, metabolic pathways, and apoptosis. Dysfunctional... Read More →

Synthesis of Multi-Sized and Multi-Shaped Gold Nanoparticles to Evaluate Light Scattering Profile Using Particulate Matter Sensor Location: 33Mentor: Dr. Pratim BiswasThe principle of light scattering is used in several aerosol instruments to measure the size, number concentration... Read More →

Gamification of Healthy Juntos: A Digital Obesity Prevention Intervention for Hispanic Adolescents and their Parents Location: 89Mentor: Dr. Vanina PaviaHealthy Juntos is a culturally tailored, family-based digital intervention aimed at promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors among... Read More →

The Impacts of Cluster vs. Traditional Power Training on Physical Performance and Muscle Morphology in Healthy Older AdultsLocation: 53Mentor: Dr. Joseph SignorileTo compare the effects of cluster (CPT) vs traditional power training (TPT) on changes in muscle thickness (MT), echo... Read More →

Understanding the role of kinase inhibitors on the formation of lipid-laden foamy macrophages at the spinal cord injury siteLocation: 45Mentor: Dr. Jae LeeSpinal cord injury (SCI) is hallmarked by high levels of inflammation, including an increase in phagocytic cells, microglia, and... Read More →

Enhancing Prenatal Care Adherence and Access at Planned Parenthood Across FloridaLocation: 73Mentor: Dr. Andrew PorterAdequate prenatal care is crucial to ensure maternal and infant health, yet disparities persist that limit women’s potential to access reliable services and adhere... Read More →

The Impact of Gulf War Illness on Cellular Metabolism and Immune ResponseLocation: 37Mentor: Dr. Medhi WangpaichitrGulf War Illness (GWI) is a chronic disorder affecting veterans of the 1991 Gulf War. This illness is characterized by persistent symptoms of fatigue, cognitive dysfunction... Read More →

Methods for Precise Oncology Interventions in Nutrition and Training (OnPOINT) Trial: A Lifestyle Complexity Stratification Model for Cancer Survivors Location: 94Mentor: Dr. Harleen KaurLifestyle behaviors can reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and mitigate comorbid conditions... Read More →

Drosophila Thermoregulatory NavigationLocation: 71Mentor: Dr. Mason KleinThermoregulation is the physiological and behavioral maintenance of thermal homeostasis. Because temperature profoundly affects virtually all internal processes, remaining in an optimal thermal zone is paramount... Read More →

Identifying Disassembly units in Viral CapsidsLocation: 59Mentor: Dr. Antoni LuqueBackground: Viruses protect their infectious genomes in protein shells called capsids, which are assembled from multiple copies of the major capsid protein and sometimes minor proteins. Viral capsids... Read More →