2025 RCIF: Research, Creativity, and Innovation Forum

Mechanistic Study of Nanoparticle Entry Through The Blood Brain Barrier And Mitochondrial DynamicsLocation: 9Mentor: Dr. Shanta DharMitochondrial fission and fusion are the vital processes that maintain mitochondrial dynamics and cellular homeostasis. To visualize these processes... Read More →

HPF1 as a regulator of exercise-driven neuroplasticity and memory consolidation Location: 10Mentor: Dr. Claes WahlestedtBackground: Memory formation involves molecular processes such as protein phosphorylation, histone modification, and neurotrophic gene expression. While PARP1 activity... Read More →

Equipping Cancer Patients and Providers for Disaster PreparednessLocation: 12Mentor: Dr. Grey FreylersytheBackground: Disasters are increasing in severity with impacts on population health. When exposed to disasters or environmental hazards like hurricanes, medically high-risk patients... Read More →

Predictors of Vascular Health in Premenopausal Asian Women: Associations with Body Composition, Dietary Intake, and Physical ActivityLocation: 13Mentor: Dr. Arlette PerryWhile arterial stiffness is a known risk factor in cardiovascular disease, limited research has examined predictors... Read More →

Predictors of Vascular Health in Premenopausal Asian Women: Associations with Body Composition, Dietary Intake, and Physical ActivityLocation: 13Mentor: Dr. Arlette PerryWhile arterial stiffness is a known risk factor in cardiovascular disease, limited research has examined predictors... Read More →

Improving Patient and Caregiver Understanding of Risks and Benefits of Immunotherapy for Lung Cancer or Melanoma (UPLIFT)Location: 57Mentor: Dr. Lara TraegerPrognostic communication is a cornerstone of high-quality oncology care, particularly for patients with advanced-stage disease... Read More →

Exploring Bacterial Vaginosis and Intravaginal Practices: Impacts on Women’s HealthLocation: 24Mentor: Dr. Maria AlcaideBacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection among reproductive-age women and has been strongly linked to increased HIV and STI risk. Despite... Read More →

Highly Processive DNA Repair Machine RecBCD May Be Regulated by AAA+ SuperfamilyLocation: 30Mentor: Dr. Richard MyersdsDNA breaks constitute some of the most severe damage an organism’s genome can endure. RecBCD, a heterotrimeric protein complex in Escherichia coli, functions as... Read More →

Physical Exercise After Cardiac Arrest Shows No Preservation of Neuronal Survival in the Nucleus AccumbensLocation: 35Mentor: Dr. Miguel Perez-PinzonA significant concern for survivors of cardiac arrest (CA) is the development of long-term cognitive impairments. Physical exercise... Read More →

Optimizing Water Temperature For Live Transport of Olive Flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) EggsLocation: 43Mentor: Dr. John StieglitzWith the growth of the aquaculture industry globally there has been increased interest in optimizing transport methods for early life stage seedstock... Read More →

Novel Localized Combination Drug Delivery Platform at the Islet Graft Site to Improve Type 1 Diabetes TreatmentLocation: 44Mentor: Dr. Dhanashree SurveIslet transplantation offers a potential treatment for type 1 diabetes, but systemic immunosuppression remains a major barrier due... Read More →

Exploring Bacterial Vaginosis and Intravaginal Practices: Impacts on Women’s HealthLocation: 24Mentor: Dr. Maria AlcaideBacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection among reproductive-age women and has been strongly linked to increased HIV and STI risk. Despite... Read More →

Characterizing Eph receptor and ephrin antagonism by in silico modeling and cellular-based binding assaysLocation: 72Mentor: Dr. Daniel PalaezEphrin receptors (EphRs), the largest class of receptor tyrosine kinases, regulate axon guidance, synaptic plasticity, and cell migration... Read More →

Comparative Impacts Of Traditional Yoga And Cued, High-Speed Yoga On Older Adults' Cognitive PerformanceLocation: 49Mentor: Dr. Joseph SignorileAge is a major risk factor for cognitive decline; however, Hatha Yoga (HG) is can help older adults to maintain or improve cognitive functions... Read More →

Rose Bengal Treatment for Keratoconus Location: 77Mentor: Dr. Noel ZiebarthKeratoconus is a progressive degenerative corneal disease that can lead to an abnormal corneal shape and curvature if left untreated. Keratoconus is traditionally managed using a number of methods such as... Read More →

Essential Role of The Cyclin G-Associated Kinase (GAK) In Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Mitotic ProgressionLocation: 39Mentor: Ms. Olivia LightfussDiffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most commonly diagnosed hematologic malignancy in the United States. Up to 40% of patients... Read More →

Predictors of Vascular Health in Premenopausal Asian Women: Associations with Body Composition, Dietary Intake, and Physical ActivityLocation: 13Mentor: Dr. Arlette PerryWhile arterial stiffness is a known risk factor in cardiovascular disease, limited research has examined predictors... Read More →

Highly Processive DNA Repair Machine RecBCD May Be Regulated by AAA+ SuperfamilyLocation: 30Mentor: Dr. Richard MyersdsDNA breaks constitute some of the most severe damage an organism’s genome can endure. RecBCD, a heterotrimeric protein complex in Escherichia coli, functions as... Read More →

Highly Processive DNA Repair Machine RecBCD May Be Regulated by AAA+ SuperfamilyLocation: 30Mentor: Dr. Richard MyersdsDNA breaks constitute some of the most severe damage an organism’s genome can endure. RecBCD, a heterotrimeric protein complex in Escherichia coli, functions as... Read More →

Navigating a New Era of Learning: The Intersection of Social Media and Sexuality EducationLocation: 22Mentor: Dr. Andrew PorterThis manuscript explores the current state of sexuality education through social media platforms. Digital spaces are more commonly becoming essential in communication... Read More →

Predictors of Vascular Health in Premenopausal Asian Women: Associations with Body Composition, Dietary Intake, and Physical ActivityLocation: 13Mentor: Dr. Arlette PerryWhile arterial stiffness is a known risk factor in cardiovascular disease, limited research has examined predictors... Read More →