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Monday, April 28
 

12:30pm EDT

Poster Session A
Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 12:50pm EDT
Center Ballroom
Presenters
avatar for Saba Azimipour

Saba Azimipour

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Examining Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of Autistic versus Non-Autistic Youth Seeking Treatment for Emotional DisordersLocation: 2Mentor: Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-MayAnxiety and depression are highly comorbid with ASD, with 40% of autistic youth experiencing anxiety and 26... Read More →
avatar for Benedith Bellabe

Benedith Bellabe

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Analyzing Prediction Error and Social Comparison in Audio DataLocation: 8Mentor: Dr. Aaron HellerWe compare ourselves to the goals that we set for ourselves along with how we perform compared to our peers allowing us to determine whether we have done better, worse, or just as expected... Read More →
avatar for Benjamin Broyles

Benjamin Broyles

Senior, College of Engineering
 Enhancing Transfemoral Amputee Rehabilitation Outcomes with Electromyography (EMG) and Haptic Feedback in Augmented RealityLocation: 17Mentor: Dr. Abhishek PrasadEach year, more than 115,000 people in the United States undergo above-knee amputations (AKA). Following an AKA, it can... Read More →
avatar for Saidy Burch

Saidy Burch

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Strategies for Identifying Careless EMA Responses with Regard to Emotion Differentiation DataLocation: 14Mentor: Dr. Aaron HellerEmotion differentiation is described as one’s ability to successfully identify and distinguish one’s own emotions. General procedure for collecting... Read More →
avatar for Taylor Cheifetz

Taylor Cheifetz

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Sex Differences in Comorbidities Of Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderLocation: 86Mentor: Dr. Jennifer DurocherThe prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has risen significantly over the past decade, with a male-to-female ratio of approximately 4:1. ASD is often accompanied... Read More →
avatar for Elissa Cimino

Elissa Cimino

Senior, College of Engineering
Enhancing Transfemoral Amputee Rehabilitation Outcomes with Electromyography (EMG) and Haptic Feedback in Augmented RealityLocation:17Mentor: Dr. Abhishek PrasadEach year, more than 115,000 people in the United States undergo above-knee amputations (AKA). Following an AKA, it can... Read More →
avatar for Haley Dexter

Haley Dexter

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
Comprehensive Sex Education: Developing a Curriculum that Transcends Current Policies and Geographic BoundariesLocation: 23Mentor: Dr. Andrew PorterThe lack of consistent government policies and guidelines surrounding sexual health education has a significant impact on today’s youth... Read More →
avatar for Amelia Fontana

Amelia Fontana

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Transgenerational Accumulation of Dietary Consumption of Cadmium in Zebrafish (Danio rerio)Location: 33Mentor: Dr. Josse CunilCadmium (Cd) is a nonessential toxic heavy metal that naturally occurs in the environment as a result of agricultural and industrial activity. With a relatively... Read More →
avatar for Rachel Friedman

Rachel Friedman

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Sex Differences in Comorbidities Of Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderLocation: 86Mentor: Dr. Jennifer DurocherThe prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has risen significantly over the past decade, with a male-to-female ratio of approximately 4:1. ASD is often accompanied... Read More →
avatar for Alexa Gonzalez

Alexa Gonzalez

Senior, College of Engineering
Quantitative Assessment of Forelimb Vasomotor Response to Thermal StressorsLocation: 37Mentor: Dr. Patrick GanzerThe human body is reliant on the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) to regulate its arterial pressure, cardiac muscle contractility, and blood distribution during cardiovascular... Read More →
avatar for Ethan Le

Ethan Le

Junior, College of Engineering
The Effect of Wearing an Exosuit on Physiological Stress during Manual Lifting Activities Preliminary ResultsLocation: 73Mentor: Dr. Francesco TravascioManual lifting tasks in the Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities sectors are known for their significant contribution to overexertion... Read More →
avatar for Chaunté Lewis

Chaunté Lewis

Junior, College of Engineering
The Effect of Wearing an Exosuit on Physiological Stress during Manual Lifting Activities Preliminary ResultsLocation: 73Mentor: Dr. Francesco TravascioManual lifting tasks in the Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities sectors are known for their significant contribution to overexertion... Read More →
avatar for Ashley Millilo

Ashley Millilo

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Exploring Soil Microbial Community Responses to Land Management and Precipitation in Subtropical GrasslandsLocation: 58Mentor: Dr. Alma GonzalezSoil microbial communities play key roles in ecosystem processes, including carbon storage, decomposition, and nutrient cycling. However... Read More →
avatar for Callie Mulligan

Callie Mulligan

Senior, College of Engineering
Achieving Allograft Protection through Co-implantation with Donor Antigen-primed Lymph Node Stromal CellsLocation: 47Mentor: Dr. Alice TomeiObjective/Background: Pancreatic islet transplantation requires lifelong immunosuppression, reducing its applicability. We aim to eliminate the... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Marie Orozco

Michelle Marie Orozco

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Implementation and User Experience of a Remote Symptom Monitoring System for Cancer Survivors on Oral Anti-Cancer Therapy: The SYMON StudyLocation: 45Mentor: Ms. Grey FreylersytheWith the increasing use of oral anti-cancer medications, cancer survivors are frequently responsible for... Read More →
avatar for Josh Patel

Josh Patel

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Recurrent Hypoglycemia and Platelet Mitochondrial DysfunctionLocation: 53Mentor: Dr. Kunjan DaveDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder linked to numerous complications, including increased stroke risk and cardiovascular disease. Recurrent hypoglycemia (RH) is a common... Read More →
avatar for Nia Patel

Nia Patel

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Pure Chondrosarcomatous Heterologous Component Presenting As A Gastric MassLocation: 65Mentor: Dr. Oleksandr KryvenkoA 76-year-old woman with no significant past medical history was evaluated for a presumed gastric mass. CT imaging revealed an 18 cm dominant mass with multiple mesenteric... Read More →
avatar for Amy Pounder

Amy Pounder

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Implementation and User Experience of a Remote Symptom Monitoring System for Cancer Survivors on Oral Anti-Cancer Therapy: The SYMON StudyLocation: 45Mentor: Ms. Grey FreylersytheWith the increasing use of oral anti-cancer medications, cancer survivors are frequently responsible for... Read More →
avatar for Aidan Scott-Vandeusen

Aidan Scott-Vandeusen

Senior, College of Engineering
 Enhancing Transfemoral Amputee Rehabilitation Outcomes with Electromyography (EMG) and Haptic Feedback in Augmented RealityLocation: 17Mentor: Dr. Abishek PrasadEach year, more than 115,000 people in the United States undergo above-knee amputations (AKA). Following an AKA, it can... Read More →
avatar for Amelia Smeltz

Amelia Smeltz

Junior, College of Engineering
Quantifying QA Intervals in Rats During Orthostatic TiltingLocation: 16Mentor: Dr. Patrick GanzerThis project aims to analyze QA intervals (QAI) from rat tilt test data to understand how cardiac performance during orthostatic stress is affected by spinal cord injury (SCI). The QAI... Read More →
Subject Evaluators
avatar for Aidan Kaminsky

Aidan Kaminsky

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Ashutosh Agarwal
avatar for Barbara Whitlock
avatar for Bonnie Blomberg
avatar for Chloe Kaminsky
avatar for Courtney Dumont
avatar for Diana Velluto
avatar for Giacomo Lanzoni
avatar for Gopika Madhu

Gopika Madhu

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Helena Solo-Gabriele
avatar for Imran Noor

Imran Noor

Second year Ph.D. Student
avatar for Irena Pastar
avatar for Jeff Bourgeois
avatar for Karlisa Callwood
avatar for Leonor G Nicolau Ferreira Teles
avatar for Mason Klein
avatar for Mingbo Cai

Mingbo Cai

Faculty
avatar for Moataz Eltoukhy
avatar for Molly Lockwood Ho
avatar for Natalie Ruiz-Ocana

Natalie Ruiz-Ocana

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Natasa Strbo
avatar for Padideh Lovan
avatar for Pawel Jung

Pawel Jung

Faculty
avatar for Rahul Mittal
avatar for Roger McIntosh
avatar for Sheyum Syed
SF

Shomita Ferdous

Post-Doctoral Fellow
avatar for Sudheer Salana

Sudheer Salana

Post-Doctoral Fellow
avatar for Thilani Samarakoon
avatar for Yanqin Lei

Yanqin Lei

Senior Graduate Student
Monday April 28, 2025 12:30pm - 12:50pm EDT
Center Ballroom
  Poster

12:50pm EDT

Poster Session B
Monday April 28, 2025 12:50pm - 1:10pm EDT
Center Ballroom
Presenters
avatar for Sara Anderson

Sara Anderson

Sophomore, College of Engineering
Optimizing NIT-1 Cell Culture ConditionsLocation: 1Mentor: Dr. Alice TomeiNIT-1 insulinoma cell clusters, derived from non-obese diabetic mice, are promising candidates for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research due to their low production cost, availability (immortalized line), and consistent... Read More →
avatar for Isabella Arosemena

Isabella Arosemena

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
WHY COLLABORATE IN SCIENCE? A Social Survey of Participatory Scientists in the Ocean Travelers II Location: 6Mentor: Dr. Karlisa CallwoodMarine litter floating in the world’s oceans has increased drastically, so more rafts are available for marine organisms to colonize and disperse... Read More →
avatar for Janice Darkwah

Janice Darkwah

Sophomore, School of Nursing and Health Studies
Retrospective analysis of breast cancer in subethnic Hispanic women from South Florida: focus on reclassification of HER2-negative to HER2-LowLocation: 21Mentor: Dr. Suzy BiancoBACKGROUND: Patients with Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor 2-negative(aka HER2-) breast cancer have... Read More →
avatar for Molly Dennison

Molly Dennison

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Reliability of the FITLIGHT® System and acute effects of cognitive training on dual-task performance in cutting assessmentsLocation: 81Mentor: Dr. Zachary RipicThe FITLIGHT® system is comprised of individual lights that were programmed for cognitive dual-task testing and training... Read More →
avatar for Lauren Fernandez

Lauren Fernandez

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
Histomorphometric Analyses of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Tissue Identify the Need for Ultrasound DiagnosticsLocation: 28Mentor: Dr. Irena PastarHidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by painful nodules, abscesses, and advanced stage dermal... Read More →
avatar for Amari Manning

Amari Manning

Senior, College of Engineering
Recapitulating Immune-driven Stromal Remodeling in Pancreatic Cancer within a Microfluidic PlatformLocation: 90Mentor: Dr. Ashutosh AgarwalPancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is among the deadliest cancers, with a five-year survival rate of only 10%. Chemotherapy is the primary... Read More →
avatar for Sophia Meisterling

Sophia Meisterling

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Reliability of the FITLIGHT® System and acute effects of cognitive training on dual-task performance in cutting assessmentsLocation: 81Mentor: Dr. Zachary RipicThe FITLIGHT® system is comprised of individual lights that were programmed for cognitive dual-task testing and training... Read More →
avatar for Leonardo Morales

Leonardo Morales

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Peptide/Nanoparticle Generation for Effective Ester Hydrolysis ReactionsLocation: 38Mentor: Dr. Marc KnechtNanoparticle research is at the forefront of science, as generation of nanoparticles with catalytic properties can be used to increase the efficiency of a variety of biochemical... Read More →
avatar for Ashley Parrish

Ashley Parrish

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
Effects of the Caregiving Experience on the Neuroendocrine Functioning of Family Caregivers of Adult Patients with CancerLocation: 52Mentor: Dr. Youngmee KimFamily caregivers of patients with cancer experience significant stress, which has substantial impact on their quality of life... Read More →
avatar for Alexa Paulaitis

Alexa Paulaitis

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Identification of Biomarkers of Human Scalp Hair Follicle Aging Location: 50Mentor: Dr. Ralf PausHair follicle (HF) aging is a complex biological process that contributes to the thinning, graying, and loss of scalp HFs in humans. While hair aging itself does not necessarily indicate... Read More →
avatar for Sophia Picciotto

Sophia Picciotto

Senior, School of Education and Human Development
A Methodological Approach to Evaluating the Relationship Between Breathing and Balance in Adults Living with Chronic Spinal Cord InjuryLocation: 71Mentor: Dr. David McMillanTitle: A Methodological Approach to Evaluating the Relationship Between Breathing andBalance in Adults Living... Read More →
avatar for Emily Pokrant

Emily Pokrant

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
The Impact of Interpersonal Violence on Sexual AgencyLocation: 42Mentor: Dr. Andrew PorterInterpersonal violence (IPV) is one of the most prevalent forms of violence against women, with severe consequences on overall well-being, including sexual agency. IPV Victimization has been... Read More →
avatar for Rachael Robbio

Rachael Robbio

Senior, College of Engineering
Automated Wound Closure QuantificationLocation: 32Mentor: Dr. Courtney DumontIn the development of a new animal model for wound healing, manual quantification of wound closure is the rate limiting step. I will develop an automated computer-based program to quantify wound closure in... Read More →
avatar for Mary Roberts

Mary Roberts

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
The Ability to Relax Attenuates the Relationship Between Pain and Depression in Older Breast Cancer PatientsLocation: 56Mentor: Dr. Michael AntoniBackground: Pain and depression are among the challenges faced by breast cancer (BC) patients. While many utilize stress management (e.g... Read More →
avatar for Suhasini Simlote

Suhasini Simlote

Senior, School of Education and Human Development
Hatha Yoga And YogaCue Improve Peak Power And Functional Outcomes In Older Adults.Location: 60Mentor: Dr. Joseph SignorileThis study assesses the impact of Hatha Yoga (HY) and YogaCue (YC), a high-speed, cued yoga form, on physical function in older adults. Twenty-one older adults... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer St. Germain

Jennifer St. Germain

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Secondhand Exposure to Police Violence and its Relationship with Mental HealthLocation: 62Mentor: Dr. Simon HowardPrevious research has examined the relationship between vicarious racism and mental health (e.g. anxiety, depression, PTSD). Although existing research has examined this... Read More →
avatar for Raahim Syed

Raahim Syed

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Accelerating HIV Care: Lessons from Implementing the Rapid Start Initiative into an HIV Prevention Focused Clinic Program in South Florida Location: 64Mentor: Dr. Suzanne Doblecki-LewisR. Syed1, G. Foz1, A. Johnson2, S. Butts1, S. Doblecki-Lewis11University of Miami, Medicine... Read More →
avatar for Manisha Woodruff

Manisha Woodruff

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
The Moderating Role of Comorbidity Burden in the Relationship Between Depression and Pain Among Older Women with Breast CancerLocation: 70Mentor: Dr. Michael AntoniThe Moderating Role of Comorbidity Burden in the Relationship Between Depression and Pain Among Older Women with Breast... Read More →
Subject Evaluators
avatar for Aidan Kaminsky

Aidan Kaminsky

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Alicia Jackson
avatar for Antonella Mini

Antonella Mini

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Ashutosh Agarwal
avatar for Barbara Whitlock
avatar for Bonnie Blomberg
avatar for Chen Guo

Chen Guo

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Chloe Kaminsky
avatar for Christina Larson
avatar for Courtney Dumont
avatar for David Castilla Casadiego
avatar for Diana Velluto
avatar for Gopika Madhu

Gopika Madhu

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Helena Solo-Gabriele
avatar for Imran Noor

Imran Noor

Second year Ph.D. Student
avatar for Irena Pastar
avatar for Jeff Bourgeois
avatar for Jordan Coello
avatar for Karlisa Callwood
avatar for Leonor G Nicolau Ferreira Teles
avatar for Mason Klein
avatar for Michael Gaines, Ph.D.

Michael Gaines, Ph.D.

Director, Office of Undergraduate Research
avatar for Mingbo Cai

Mingbo Cai

Faculty
avatar for Natalie Ruiz-Ocana

Natalie Ruiz-Ocana

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Natasa Strbo
avatar for Padideh Lovan
avatar for Pawel Jung

Pawel Jung

Faculty
avatar for Quang Ly

Quang Ly

Faculty
avatar for Rahul Mittal
avatar for Roger McIntosh
SF

Shomita Ferdous

Post-Doctoral Fellow
avatar for Shrita Sarkar

Shrita Sarkar

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Simon Howard
avatar for Thilani Samarakoon
Monday April 28, 2025 12:50pm - 1:10pm EDT
Center Ballroom
  Poster

1:10pm EDT

Poster Session C
Monday April 28, 2025 1:10pm - 1:30pm EDT
Center Ballroom
Presenters
avatar for Syed Ali

Syed Ali

Senior, School of Education and Human Development
The Impact of Cluster vs Traditional Power Training on Cognition in Healthy Older AdultsLocation: 4Mentor: Dr. Joseph SignorileTo compare the effects of cluster- vs traditional-power training on changes in executive function (EF) or Verbal Memory (VM) following a 12-week intervention... Read More →
avatar for Nitya Anne

Nitya Anne

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Astroglial TNFR2 modulation of hippocampal synaptic function in the EAE model of multiple sclerosisLocation: 87Mentor: Dr. Roberta BrambillaMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that leads to sensory-motor dysfunction and cognitive impairments, affecting approximately... Read More →
avatar for Ann Augustin

Ann Augustin

Senior, School of Education and Human Development
Awareness and Acceptability of the HPV Vaccine Among Haitian Migrant Women in South Florida Location: 7Mentor: Dr. Dominique GuillaumeBackground:Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the leading cause of cervical cancer, a major contributor to cancer-related deaths among women. In the U.S... Read More →
avatar for Roxana Columbie Perez

Roxana Columbie Perez

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Development of CoQ10-Enhanced Nanoparticles for Targeted Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease in DiabetesLocation: 18Mentor: Dr. Shanta DharAtherosclerosis, the primary driver behind coronary artery disease (CAD), remains the leading cause of death in the United States. CAD from atherosclerosis... Read More →
avatar for Zayn Dalao

Zayn Dalao

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Metabolic Syndrome Risk Scores in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury versus Non-Spinal Cord Injury PopulationsLocation: 20Mentor: Dr. Gary FarkasBackground/Objectives: Spinal cord injury (SCI) elevates cardiovascular (CV) risk via physiological changes.1 Continuous measures like... Read More →
avatar for Sara Ebrahimi

Sara Ebrahimi

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Physical Activity, Quality of Life, and the Moderating Role of Fatigue Among Older Breast Cancer PatientsLocation: 26Mentor: Dr. Michael AntoniPhysical activity is shown to improve quality of life (QoL) in breast cancer (BC) patients. However, fatigue, a common symptom in BC, is linked... Read More →
avatar for Mia Escobedo

Mia Escobedo

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
A Computer-Supervised Assay for Reliable Preclinical Testing of Spinal Cord Therapeutics Location: 25Mentor: Dr. Hassan Al-AliAccording to the NSCIA, there are over 17,000 newly reported cases of spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the United States each year. SCI severely disrupts neurophysiological... Read More →
avatar for Avraham Friedman

Avraham Friedman

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Studying the toxicological relationship between indoor mold and household cleaning productsLocation: 84Mentor: Dr. Sudheer SalanaMold is one of the most pervasive biological pollutants in indoor spaces. Although the toxicity of mold is well documented, the effect of mold on modifying... Read More →
avatar for Elizabeth Houraney

Elizabeth Houraney

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
A Computer-Supervised Assay for Reliable Preclinical Testing of  Spinal Cord Therapeutics Location: 25Mentor: Dr. Hassan Al-AliAccording to the NSCIA, there are over 17,000 newly reported cases of spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the United States each year. SCI severely disrupts neurophysiological... Read More →
HL

Harvey Levitt

Senior, School of Education and Human Development
The Impact of Cluster vs Traditional Power Training on Cognition in Healthy Older AdultsLocation: 4Mentor: Dr. Joseph SignorileTo compare the effects of cluster- vs traditional-power training on changes in executive function (EF) or Verbal Memory (VM) following a 12-week intervention... Read More →
avatar for Jessica Meyer

Jessica Meyer

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Exploring Stress in Hispanic Women with Breast Cancer: The Role of Ethnicity, Neighborhood Disadvantage, and Protective FactorsLocation: 46Mentor: Dr. Michael AntoniHispanic women with breast cancer (BC) face unique disparities, including younger age at diagnosis, more aggressive... Read More →
avatar for Elle Mezzio

Elle Mezzio

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Human Annotation of Telephone-Based Health Coaching Calls: Laying the Groundwork for AI-Driven Analysis in Cancer SurvivorshipLocation: 75Mentor: Ms. Grey FreylersytheTelephone-based health coaching has demonstrated efficacy in promoting lifestyle changes among cancer survivors. With... Read More →
avatar for Manojavan Nagarajan

Manojavan Nagarajan

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Targeting Platinum Resistant Lung Cancer by Exploiting Metabolic DifferencesLocation: 48Mentor: Dr. Medhi WangpaichitrCisplatin resistance (CR) remains a major challenge in lung cancer treatment. We identified increased ROS levels as a common feature in CR lung cancer cells, linked... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Oliveros-Diaz

Stephanie Oliveros-Diaz

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
A Computer-Supervised Assay for Reliable Preclinical Testing of  Spinal Cord Therapeutics Location: 25Mentor: Dr. Hassan Al-AliAccording to the NSCIA, there are over 17,000 newly reported cases of spinal cord injuries (SCI) in the United States each year. SCI severely disrupts neurophysiological... Read More →
avatar for Joshua Ostler

Joshua Ostler

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Assessing Mitochondrial Quality Control in Primary Trabecular MeshworkLocation: 51Mentor: Dr. Anh PhamMitochondrial dysfunction plays a role in many diseases, including glaucoma. Impaired trabecular meshwork (TM) cell function contributes to elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in... Read More →
avatar for Paige Owusu-Ofori

Paige Owusu-Ofori

Sophomore, School of Nursing and Health Studies
ABCA1 Deficiency and Radiation Effects on Podocytes and Kidney InjuryLocation: 78Mentor: Dr. Anis AhmadRadiation therapy (RT), either alone or in combination with chemotherapy, impairs cholesterol efflux and contributes to the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Currently... Read More →
avatar for Julia Sarama

Julia Sarama

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Immune Regulation of Chronic Skin Inflammation in Hidradenitis SuppurativaLocation: 69Mentor: Dr. Natasa StrboHidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is linked to dysregulation in the hair follicle (HF) microbiome response. Butyrophilins (BTNLs) are an emerging immunomodulatory protein with... Read More →
avatar for Isabella Swierzawska

Isabella Swierzawska

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Embrace the Beat: Empathy and Heart Rate FlexibilityLocation: 63Mentor: Dr. Jennifer BrittonEmpathy is important for understanding others and maintaining social relations. Expressing empathy may be influenced by the ability to be flexible with thoughts and feelings. Physiological... Read More →
Subject Evaluators
avatar for Alicia Jackson
avatar for Antonella Mini

Antonella Mini

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Anya Sondhi

Anya Sondhi

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Ashutosh Agarwal
avatar for Barbara Whitlock
avatar for Courtney Dumont
avatar for Dana Krempels
avatar for Daniella Rios Martinez

Daniella Rios Martinez

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for David Castilla Casadiego
avatar for Ekaterina Ninova
avatar for Flavia Fontanesi
avatar for James Baker
avatar for Jan Sokol-Katz
avatar for Jordan Coello
avatar for Karlisa Callwood
avatar for Leonor G Nicolau Ferreira Teles
avatar for Mason Klein
avatar for Medhi Wangpaichitr
avatar for Midhat Abdulreda
avatar for Mingbo Cai

Mingbo Cai

Faculty
OA
avatar for Quang Ly

Quang Ly

Faculty
avatar for Rahul Mittal
avatar for Shrita Sarkar

Shrita Sarkar

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Simon Howard
avatar for Steven Butterman
avatar for Suzy Bianco
avatar for Taylor Pohl

Taylor Pohl

Graduate student
avatar for Thilani Samarakoon
avatar for Vanina Pavia Aubry
Monday April 28, 2025 1:10pm - 1:30pm EDT
Center Ballroom
  Poster

1:30pm EDT

Poster Session D
Monday April 28, 2025 1:30pm - 1:50pm EDT
Center Ballroom
Presenters
avatar for Kaundinya Ayalasomayajula

Kaundinya Ayalasomayajula

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Alvin Baranov

Alvin Baranov

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Madison Brand

Madison Brand

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Amara Brueck

Amara Brueck

Sophomore, School of Nursing and Health Studies
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 →
avatar for Luke Brunn

Luke Brunn

Junior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
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 →
avatar for Ellie Bukh

Ellie Bukh

Sophomore, Miami Herbert Business School
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 →
avatar for Aniya Dyer

Aniya Dyer

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
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 →
avatar for Jose Fernandez Finale

Jose Fernandez Finale

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Jake Goldstein

Jake Goldstein

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Diego Hernandez Parets

Diego Hernandez Parets

Sophomore, College of Engineering
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 →
avatar for Harrison Kane

Harrison Kane

Senior, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
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 →
avatar for Leah Krauss

Leah Krauss

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Sofia Kozlova

Sofia Kozlova

Sophomore, College of Engineering
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 →
avatar for Calvin Leung

Calvin Leung

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
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Rithwik Narayandas

Senior, School of Education and Human Development
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 →
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Gabriela Orlando

Senior, College of Engineering
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 →
avatar for Duncan Ryan

Duncan Ryan

Senior, School of Education and Human Development
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 →
avatar for Lucas Shortridge

Lucas Shortridge

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Bradley Thompson

Bradley Thompson

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Sarah Tran

Sarah Tran

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
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 →
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Amylia Wiesner

Senior, Miami Herbert Business School
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 →
Subject Evaluators
avatar for Amy Weisman de Mamani
avatar for Anya Sondhi

Anya Sondhi

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Athula Wikramanayake
avatar for Chen Guo

Chen Guo

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Dana Krempels
avatar for Daniella Rios Martinez

Daniella Rios Martinez

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for David Letson
avatar for Ekaterina Ninova
avatar for Erika Liberus
avatar for Flavia Fontanesi
avatar for Gopika Madhu

Gopika Madhu

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Helen Bramlett
avatar for Imran Noor

Imran Noor

Second year Ph.D. Student
avatar for James Baker
avatar for Jan Sokol-Katz
avatar for Jordan Coello
avatar for Medhi Wangpaichitr
avatar for Midhat Abdulreda
avatar for Natalee Bell
avatar for Oluwajoba Odediran
OA
avatar for Qiufeng Lin

Qiufeng Lin

Post-Doctoral Fellow
avatar for Rachele Sangaletti
avatar for Rafael Nepomechie
SF

Shomita Ferdous

Post-Doctoral Fellow
avatar for Steven Butterman
avatar for Suzy Bianco
avatar for Taylor Pohl

Taylor Pohl

Graduate student
avatar for Vanina Pavia Aubry
avatar for Zachary Ripic
Monday April 28, 2025 1:30pm - 1:50pm EDT
Center Ballroom
  Poster

1:50pm EDT

Poster Session E
Monday April 28, 2025 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Center Ballroom
Presenters
avatar for Sierra Simon

Sierra Simon

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) exposure and circadian rhythm disruption on behavioral responsesLocation: 61Mentor: Dr. Michal ToborekPolychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) exposure has been shown to have detrimental effects on both environmental health and the well-being of humans and animals... Read More →
avatar for Thomas Aguilar Cortes

Thomas Aguilar Cortes

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Culture, Ethnicity, and Cardiovascular Stress Responses in Caregivers of Adult Patients with CancerLocation: 3Mentor: Dr. Youngmee KimCaregiving for a family member with cancer can be challenging. Cultural factors such as acculturation and ethnicity may be contributory to differential... Read More →
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Shane Barker

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
A Comparison of AI-Captured Vertical Jump Kinematics in College Aged-AdultsLocation: 40Mentor: Dr. Moataz EltoukhyOpenCap is an open-source platform that allows for simulation of both the kinematics and dynamics of human movements using videos from two or more mobile devices [3... Read More →
avatar for Christopher Castro

Christopher Castro

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Assessment of Combination Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Progression in NOD MiceLocation: 15Mentor: Dr. Wasif KhanType 1 Diabetes (T1D) affects more than 1.4 million people in the U.S., including 500,000 children, and its incidence is increasing. T1D results from the destruction... Read More →
avatar for Eli Dahl

Eli Dahl

Junior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
Comparison of artificial intelligence based markerless motion capture with marker based motion capture for single leg hop analysisLocation: 19Mentor: Dr. Moataz EltoukhyMotion capture is used in biomechanics to assess movement patterns in clinical and performance settings. Marker-based... Read More →
avatar for Jaythreya Datla

Jaythreya Datla

Sophomore, School of Education and Human Development
Comparison of artificial intelligence based markerless motion capture with marker based motion capture for single leg hop analysisLocation: 19Mentor: Dr. Moataz EltoukhyMotion capture is used in biomechanics to assess movement patterns in clinical and performance settings. Marker-based... Read More →
avatar for Ainsley Eckhoff

Ainsley Eckhoff

Sophomore, College of Engineering
Kinematic Analysis of Gait Improvement Following Deep Brain Stimulation in Pigs With Spinal Cord InjuryLocation: 27Mentor: Dr. Brian NogaIntroduction: Spinal cord injury (SCI) frequently leads to impaired locomotion, limiting mobility and quality of life. Deep brain stimulation (DBS... Read More →
avatar for Laura Fernandez

Laura Fernandez

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Proteomic and transcriptomic exploration of Eph receptor forward signaling in vitroLocation: 29Mentor: Dr. Daniel PalaezSeveral studies have identified dysregulation of ephrin signaling in various neurodegenerative diseases. As the largest class of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs... Read More →
avatar for Sol Fernandez-Nocito

Sol Fernandez-Nocito

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
How are Sexual and Ethnic Minority Men with HIV Engaging in Prosocial and Social Coping?Location: 31Mentor: Dr. Emily CherenackMany Latino sexual minority men (LSMM), i.e., gay and bisexual men, with HIV experience chronic stress. Prosocial coping (i.e., altruism, helping others... Read More →
avatar for Blake Goldberg

Blake Goldberg

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
The True Identity of GPR30/GPER : Ligand Discovery and Yeast-Based Functional TestingLocation: 34Mentor: Dr. Daniel IsomG-protein estrogen receptor (GPER), also known as GPR30, has long been proposed as a direct estrogen receptor based on its reported activation by 17β-estradiol... Read More →
avatar for Hanna Hooper

Hanna Hooper

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
A Comparison of AI-Captured Vertical Jump Kinematics in College Aged-AdultsLocation: 40Mentor: Dr. Moataz EltoukhyOpenCap is an open-source platform that allows for simulation of both the kinematics and dynamics of human movements using videos from two or more mobile devices [3... Read More →
avatar for Nikiel Karna

Nikiel Karna

Junior, College of Engineering
Exploring the Impact of White Matter Microstructure on Functionally Connected Brain Regions Associated with Depression Location: 36Mentor: Dr. Roger McIntoshResting state functional magnetic resonance imaging has shown that functional brain connectivity is affected by peripheral... Read More →
avatar for Neil Patil

Neil Patil

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Development of a smart sensing/drug delivery platform for the detection and treatment of dry eye disease (DED)Location: 79Mentor: Dr. Emre DikiciDry eye disease (DED) is a common condition when the eye cannot produce enough tears, leading to irritation, corneal damage, and chronic... Read More →
avatar for Jett Porter

Jett Porter

Senior, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
Viral Diversity and Abundance in the Miami River, Little River and Biscayne BayLocation: 80Mentor: Dr. Mohammad MoniruzzamanViruses are an important part of any marine ecosystem, responsible for killing more than 20% of the microorganism biomass daily. Although they are the most abundant... Read More →
avatar for Isabela Puente

Isabela Puente

Senior, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
Assessment of Fecal Indicator Bacteria (Enterococci) within a Recreational WaterwayLocation: 55Mentor: Dr. Helena Solo-GabrieleThe Parkview Canal (PVC) is a waterway located in Miami Beach, Florida, that has been found to contain significantly high levels of fecal indicator bacteria... Read More →
avatar for Alejandro Torres

Alejandro Torres

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
Does Intake Meet the Recommendations? A Focus on Neighborhood-Level Disadvantage in Hispanic Families with Unhealthy WeightLocation: 68Mentor: Dr. Padideh LovanObjectives: This study aimed to examine whether individuals living in disadvantaged neighborhoods have higher weight status... Read More →
avatar for Connor Wilusz

Connor Wilusz

Freshman, College of Arts and Sciences
Potential Therapeutic Application of Exercise-Induced miRNAs for Reducing NeuroinflammationLocation: 67Mentor: Dr. Mineson ParkRegular exercise reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases, stroke, hypertension, and diabetes, and enhances bone, muscle, and mental health. Recent evidence... Read More →
Subject Evaluators
avatar for Aidan Kaminsky

Aidan Kaminsky

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Amanda Jensen-Doss
avatar for Anya Sondhi

Anya Sondhi

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Athula Wikramanayake
avatar for Chen Guo

Chen Guo

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Chloe Kaminsky
avatar for Christopher Doell
avatar for Dana Krempels
avatar for Daniella Rios Martinez

Daniella Rios Martinez

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for David Letson
avatar for Ekaterina Ninova
avatar for Erika Liberus
avatar for Jan Sokol-Katz
JP
avatar for Julia Dallman
avatar for Maria Jose Rey Sanchez
avatar for Medhi Wangpaichitr
avatar for Michael Gaines, Ph.D.

Michael Gaines, Ph.D.

Director, Office of Undergraduate Research
avatar for Midhat Abdulreda
avatar for Natalee Bell
avatar for Oluwajoba Odediran
OA
avatar for Qiufeng Lin

Qiufeng Lin

Post-Doctoral Fellow
avatar for Rachele Sangaletti
avatar for Rafael Nepomechie
avatar for Steven Butterman
avatar for Taylor Pohl

Taylor Pohl

Graduate student
avatar for Tulasigeri Totiger

Tulasigeri Totiger

Post-Doctoral Fellow
avatar for Vanina Pavia Aubry
avatar for Zachary Ripic
Monday April 28, 2025 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Center Ballroom
  Poster

2:10pm EDT

Poster Session F
Monday April 28, 2025 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Center Ballroom
Presenters
avatar for Gillian Aaronson

Gillian Aaronson

Sophomore, School of Nursing and Health Studies
Educating aspiring healthcare providers to enhance healthcare delivery for patients with disabilitiesLocation: 66Mentor: Dr. Ashley FalconHealth disparities experienced by individuals with disabilities can be partially attributed to the receipt of inadequate healthcare. A dearth of... Read More →
avatar for Yash Agrawal

Yash Agrawal

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
CANCER PATIENT-REPORTED RISKS AND BENEFITS OF CANNABIS: DIFFERENCES BASED ON CONSUMPTION BEFORE AND AFTER DIAGNOSISLocation: 91Mentor: Dr. Denise VidotPurpose: Evidence suggests that cannabis may alleviate cancer-related symptoms, yet its long-term effects remain unclear. This study... Read More →
avatar for Jess Austin

Jess Austin

Junior, College of Engineering
Assessing the HMOX-1 response in lung cells to mold-air freshener co-exposureLocation: 96Mentor: Dr. Chang-Yu WuStudying toxicity of aerosols is essential to identifying the potential health risks of common indoor sources which emit both biological and non-biological pollutants. Among... Read More →
avatar for Bhipasha Challu

Bhipasha Challu

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Investigating how obesity and metabolic dysfunction promote prostate cancer progressionLocation: 41Mentor: Dr. Priyamvada RaiProstate cancer (PC) is the second leading cancer-related killer of American men and in its early stage is referred to as castration-sensitive prostate cancer... Read More →
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Madison Deperalto

Junior, Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science
Effective concentrations of selenium pre-treatment in mitigating cadmium-induced cardiotoxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio)Location: 76Mentor: Dr. Jessica OkutsuCadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal and environmental contaminant linked to cardiovascular diseases with increasing human... Read More →
avatar for Jenna Fitzpatrick

Jenna Fitzpatrick

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Sensorimotor Function Deficits following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Male Rats Prevented by Neuroactive Steroid NTS-521Location: 92Mentor: Dr. Coleen AtkinsNeuroactive steroids are promising therapeutics to treat neuroinflammation and behavioral deficits following traumatic brain... Read More →
avatar for Emma Gonsalves

Emma Gonsalves

Junior, College of Engineering
Impact of an Electric Vehicle Burn on Contaminants ?(PFAS, PAHs, Metals) in Soil and WaterLocation: 83Mentor: Dr. Helena Solo-GabrieleElectric vehicles are known to catch fire, and the impacts of electric vehicle firefighting activities are not known. This study aims to evaluate potential... Read More →
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Gabriella Guevara

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Effective concentrations of selenium pre-treatment in mitigating cadmium-induced cardiotoxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio)Location: 76Mentor: Dr. Delia SheltonCadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal and environmental contaminant linked to cardiovascular diseases with increasing human... Read More →
avatar for Meera Nair

Meera Nair

Freshman, School of Nursing and Health Studies
mCARES–H: An HIV Intervention, Utilizing Novel Bio – Markers to Measure Anti - Retroviral LevelsLocation: 74Mentor: Dr. Lunthita DuthelyIntroduction: Poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ARV) among women with HIV has been associated with negative health outcomes, including... Read More →
avatar for Ava Perloff

Ava Perloff

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
WEE1 Interacts with Proto-oncogene, MYC, in Human Esophageal AdenocarcinomaLocation: 54Mentor: Dr. Zheng ChenWEE1 is a nuclear protein kinase that plays a vital role in controlling the G2/M checkpoint and cell size during cell cycle regulation. WEE1 functions as a cell cycle inhibitor... Read More →
avatar for Mira Sayegh

Mira Sayegh

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
 Optimizing Tolerogenic Fibroblastic Reticular Cell Seeding in Macroporous Gelatin Scaffolds for Localized Immunomodulation in Pancreatic Islet Transplantation for Type 1 Diabetes Location: 95Mentor: Dr. Alice TomeiType 1 diabetes (T1D), an autoimmune disease characterized by the... Read More →
avatar for Jenna Tatavitto

Jenna Tatavitto

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
Educating aspiring healthcare providers to enhance healthcare delivery for patients with disabilitiesLocation: 66Mentor: Dr. Ashley FalconHealth disparities experienced by individuals with disabilities can be partially attributed to the receipt of inadequate healthcare. A dearth of... Read More →
avatar for Olaedo Umeh

Olaedo Umeh

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Effective concentrations of selenium pre-treatment in mitigating cadmium-induced cardiotoxicity in zebrafish (Danio rerio)Location: 76Mentor: Dr. Delia SheltonCadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal and environmental contaminant linked to cardiovascular diseases with increasing human... Read More →
Subject Evaluators
avatar for Amanda Jensen-Doss
avatar for Andres Felipe Roca Arroyo

Andres Felipe Roca Arroyo

First-year Graduate Student
avatar for Anh Pham

Anh Pham

Faculty
avatar for Bianca Maceo Heilman
avatar for Christopher Doell
avatar for David Letson
avatar for David McMillan
avatar for Eduardo Bravo Jr.

Eduardo Bravo Jr.

Post-Doctoral Fellow
avatar for Fuwu Zhang

Fuwu Zhang

Faculty
avatar for Jamie Cooper

Jamie Cooper

Post-Doctoral Fellow
avatar for Jennifer Britton
avatar for Jhonatan Andres Gutierrez Rivera

Jhonatan Andres Gutierrez Rivera

First year Graduate Student
avatar for Julia Dallman
avatar for Juliana Sanchez-Molano
avatar for Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos
avatar for Maria Jose Rey Sanchez
avatar for Meghan Blaya

Meghan Blaya

Scientist
avatar for Qiufeng Lin

Qiufeng Lin

Post-Doctoral Fellow
avatar for Rajeev Prabhakar
avatar for Stephen Lee
Monday April 28, 2025 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Center Ballroom
  Poster

2:30pm EDT

Poster Session G
Monday April 28, 2025 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Center Ballroom
Presenters
avatar for Gina Adams

Gina Adams

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Jake Borgia

Jake Borgia

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Hanna Ebrahimi

Hanna Ebrahimi

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Brittanie Fullerton

Brittanie Fullerton

Junior, College of Engineering
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 →
avatar for Natalie Garcia

Natalie Garcia

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
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 →
avatar for Michel Huyghe

Michel Huyghe

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
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 →
avatar for Chloe Lee

Chloe Lee

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Samantha Miller

Samantha Miller

Senior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
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 →
avatar for Adeline Murphy

Adeline Murphy

Sophomore, School of Nursing and Health Studies
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 →
avatar for Daniel Rolin

Daniel Rolin

Sophomore, School of Nursing and Health Studies
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 →
avatar for Sejal Yadalla

Sejal Yadalla

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
avatar for Jose-Bernard Sedalo

Jose-Bernard Sedalo

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
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 →
Subject Evaluators
avatar for Alexis Brake

Alexis Brake

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Amanda Jensen-Doss
avatar for Andres Felipe Roca Arroyo

Andres Felipe Roca Arroyo

First-year Graduate Student
avatar for Anh Pham

Anh Pham

Faculty
avatar for Bianca Maceo Heilman
avatar for Brianna Carney

Brianna Carney

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Charles Huang
avatar for David McMillan
avatar for Eduardo Bravo Jr.

Eduardo Bravo Jr.

Post-Doctoral Fellow
avatar for Elyse Hurtado
avatar for Emre Dikici

Emre Dikici

Scientist
avatar for Fuwu Zhang

Fuwu Zhang

Faculty
avatar for Grisell Gonzalez
avatar for Harleen Kaur

Harleen Kaur

Post-Doctoral Fellow
JP
avatar for Jhonatan Andres Gutierrez Rivera

Jhonatan Andres Gutierrez Rivera

First year Graduate Student
avatar for Juliana Sanchez-Molano
avatar for Kunjan Dave
avatar for Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos
avatar for Luis Vazquez
avatar for Maria Jose Rey Sanchez
avatar for Meghan Blaya

Meghan Blaya

Scientist
avatar for Rajeev Prabhakar
avatar for Rebecca Shearer
Monday April 28, 2025 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Center Ballroom
  Poster

2:50pm EDT

Poster Session H
Monday April 28, 2025 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Center Ballroom
Presenters
avatar for Etienne Atangana

Etienne Atangana

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Unraveling Neural Mechanisms of Binge Eating Through Spectral Dynamic Causal ModelingLocation: 23Mentor: Dr. Roger McIntoshBinge eating is associated with altered brain connectivity, yet the directional patterns underlying these changes remain unclear. We analyzed the effective connectivity... Read More →
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Shiloh Bass

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Investigation of the Effect of Combining Wnt Signaling and Inflammation Activators on Inflammatory Cells and Axonal RegrowthLocation: 6Mentor: Dr. Abigail HackamOptic nerve (ON) injury leads to retinal ganglion cell (RGC) degeneration and axonal atrophy, processes both influenced... Read More →
avatar for Anderson Blalock

Anderson Blalock

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Measuring Intensity in Early Intervention Applied Behavioral TherapyLocation: 5Mentor: Dr. Anibal GutierrezEarly intervention programs are used as an effective treatment for children with autism.Traditionally, treatment intensity is defined by hours of treatment per week. However... Read More →
avatar for Michael Campagna

Michael Campagna

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Effects of High-Speed, Cued Yoga vs Hatha Yoga on Cognition in Parkinson’s Disease Patients.Location: 14Mentor: Dr. Joseph SignorilePURPOSE: This study compared changes in cognitive performance of 20 older PD patients randomly assigned to traditional Hatha yoga (HATHA, n=8) or YogaCue... Read More →
avatar for Laura Garcia Echeverri

Laura Garcia Echeverri

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Measuring Intensity in Early Intervention Applied Behavioral TherapyLocation: 5Mentor: Dr. Anibal GuitierrezEarly intervention programs are used as an effective treatment for children with autism.Traditionally, treatment intensity is defined by hours of treatment per week. However... Read More →
avatar for Alexander Hammel

Alexander Hammel

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Oh the places you'll go!Location: 38Mentor: Dr. Aaron HellerThe MANATEE Lab has previously found that increased diversity in one’s daily spatial environment has an association with greater Positive Affect (Heller et al., 2020).1 This study follows down that path and explores if... Read More →
avatar for Kevin Huang

Kevin Huang

Sophomore, College of Engineering
Evaluation and Implementation Strategy of the Living Machine On-site Wastewater Treatment SystemLocation: 17Mentor: Dr. Esber AndirogluWith growing populations placing increased pressures on water sources and treatment plants, the need for sustainable water and wastewater management... Read More →
avatar for Lianet Jimenez

Lianet Jimenez

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Brain vs. Gut: Differential Expression of Shank3 Isoforms in ZebrafishLocation: 42Mentor: Dr. Julia DallmanShank3 is a scaffolding protein important for brain development and is expressed in intestinal enterochromaffin cells (EECs), suggesting a role in gut motility. The full-length... Read More →
avatar for Rocco Lamorta

Rocco Lamorta

Sophomore, School of Education and Human Development
Influences of Visual Kinematic Feedback on Neuromuscular Performance during Resistance Training in Healthy Older AdultsLocation: 58Mentor: Dr. Joseph SignorileTo determine the impact of visual kinematic feedback on leg-press (LP) and chest-press (CP) peak power (PP) and average power... Read More →
avatar for Caroline Levin-Cardenas

Caroline Levin-Cardenas

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Measuring Intensity in Early Intervention Applied Behavioral TherapyLocation: 5Mentor: Dr. Anibal GutierrezEarly intervention programs are used as an effective treatment for children with autism. Traditionally, treatment intensity is defined by hours of treatment per week. However... Read More →
avatar for Veronica Niebla Alonso

Veronica Niebla Alonso

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
A Behavioral Screen for Genes Required for Blue Light Avoidance in Drosophila Location: 50Mentor: Dr. James BakerWhen given a choice between red and blue light, adult flies have been found to robustly avoid blue light. Prior molecular/genetic studies of this avoidance indicate that... Read More →
avatar for Emily Olson

Emily Olson

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Measuring Intensity in Early Intervention Applied Behavioral TherapyLocation: 5Mentor: Dr. Anibal GutierrezEarly intervention programs are used as an effective treatment for children with autism.Traditionally, treatment intensity is defined by hours of treatment per week. However... Read More →
avatar for Ryan Sands

Ryan Sands

Junior, School of Education and Human Development
Influences of Visual Kinematic Feedback on Neuromuscular Performance during Resistance Training in Healthy Older AdultsLocation: 58Mentor: Dr. Joseph SignorileTo determine the impact of visual kinematic feedback on leg-press (LP) and chest-press (CP) peak power (PP) and average power... Read More →
avatar for Amaan Shah

Amaan Shah

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
A Behavioral Screen for Genes Required for Blue Light Avoidance in Drosophila Location: 50Mentor: Dr. James BakerWhen given a choice between red and blue light, adult flies have been found to robustly avoid blue light. Prior molecular/genetic studies of this avoidance indicate that... Read More →
avatar for Nikitas Thireos

Nikitas Thireos

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Generation and Characterization of a Rosa26-CreERT2 Mouse Model for Conditional Gene Ablation in CNS Injury StudiesLocation: 70Mentor: Dr. Damien PearseTransgenic mouse models are critical tools for uncovering mechanistic roles of specific genes in central nervous system (CNS) injury... Read More →
avatar for Nicholas Vargas

Nicholas Vargas

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
A Behavioral Screen for Genes Required for Blue Light Avoidance in Drosophila Location: 50Mentor: Dr. James BakerWhen given a choice between red and blue light, adult flies have been found to robustly avoid blue light. Prior molecular/genetic studies of this avoidance indicate that... Read More →
Subject Evaluators
avatar for Alexis Brake

Alexis Brake

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Ana Sierra

Ana Sierra

Post-Doctoral Fellow
avatar for Anastasiya Plotnikova

Anastasiya Plotnikova

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Andres Felipe Roca Arroyo

Andres Felipe Roca Arroyo

First-year Graduate Student
avatar for Arsham Alamian
avatar for Aye Aye Nyein

Aye Aye Nyein

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Bianca Maceo Heilman
avatar for Brianna Carney

Brianna Carney

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Charles Huang
avatar for Elyse Hurtado
avatar for Emre Dikici

Emre Dikici

Scientist
avatar for Grisell Gonzalez
avatar for Harleen Kaur

Harleen Kaur

Post-Doctoral Fellow
JP
avatar for Kunjan Dave
avatar for Luis Vazquez
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Theo Andriot

Post-Doctoral Fellow
Monday April 28, 2025 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Center Ballroom
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3:10pm EDT

Poster Session I
Monday April 28, 2025 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Center Ballroom
Presenters
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Olivia Biggs

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Does internalized stigma predict neural reactivity to social exclusion in depressed persons living with HIV?Location: 62Mentor: Dr. Roger McIntoshDepression affects more than one-third of people living with HIV (PLWH). PLWH are routinely confronted with heightened psychosocial stressors... Read More →
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Daniel Hennelly

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
DIFFERENTIAL IMPACTS OF ANXIETY ON REPETITIVE BEHAVIORS IN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER AND WILLIAMS SYNDROMELocation: 85Mentor: Dr. Michael AlessandriRepetitive behaviors (RRBs) are a hallmark feature of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and part of its diagnostic criteria, while anxiety... Read More →
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Kasey Moriarty

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Journaling’s Effect on Stress Reduction: A Quantitative Survey InvestigationLocation: 21Mentor: Dr. Tim WatsonGlobally, stress is a widespread problem that affects both mental and physical health. According to the University of Rochester’s article titled “Journaling for Emotional... Read More →
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Victoria Pereira

Junior, College of Arts and Sciences
Polyamine Metabolites Revealed by Zebrafish Optic Nerve Regenerative Metabolomics and Their Effect on Neurite Outgrowth in Murine Retinal Ganglion Cells Location: 47Mentor: Dr. Sanjoy BhattacharyaZebrafish (Danio rerio) exhibit a remarkable ability to regenerate their adult optic... Read More →
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Marcellus Porter

Senior, College of Arts and Sciences
Journaling’s Effect on Stress Reduction: A Quantitative Survey InvestigationLocation: 21Mentor: Dr. Tim WatsonGlobally, stress is a widespread problem that affects both mental and physical health. According to the University of Rochester’s article titled “Journaling for Emotional... Read More →
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Samantha Sekeres

Junior, College of Engineering
Investigating the effects of BTK A428D mutation and TRAF3 deletion on BTK degrader resistanceLocation: 82Mentor: Dr. Justin TaylorChronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is the most common adult leukemia in western populations, comprising around 30% of leukemias in the United States. CLL... Read More →
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Aakash Singh

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Neural Mechanisms of Memory Retrieval Across Neurological and Psychiatric DisordersLocation: 56Mentor: Mr. Mingbo CaiMemory retrieval deficits are a key cognitive impairment across various neurological and psychiatric disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, major... Read More →
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Phuong Hong Ngoc Tao

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Investigating Mitochondrial Damage in GABAergic Neurons and Spinal Cord Epigenetic Modifications Following Spinal Cord Injury-Induced Chronic PainLocation: 65Mentor: Dr. Stanislava JergovaSpinal cord injury (SCI) results in chronic neuropathic pain with a lack of long-standing treatments... Read More →
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Sofia Tapanes

Junior, School of Nursing and Health Studies
A Retrospective Comparison of Phaco-stent vs. Phaco-goniotomy in Glaucoma Patients Location: 52Mentor: Dr. Luis VazquezThe purpose of this study is to compare surgical outcomes of phaco-goniotomy or phaco-stent in patients with mild to moderate glaucoma and visually significant cataracts... Read More →
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Dominique Thomas

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Quorum Sensing Modulation in Microbiota by Endogenous Hormones and NeurotransmittersLocation: 64Mentor: Mr. Kevin NunoQuorum sensing (QS) is a biological process that is integral to the survival of all microbiota. QS is known to play an important role in biofilm formation and virulence... Read More →
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Briana Van Boxtel

Sophomore, College of Arts and Sciences
Eliminating Hepatitis C in South Florida: Overcoming Barriers and Advancing SolutionsLocation: 28Mentor: Dr. Dushyantha JayaweeraHepatitis C (HCV) remains a significant public health challenge worldwide with more than 1.3 million deaths annually. Many advancements made in the last... Read More →
Subject Evaluators
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Alexis Brake

Senior Graduate Student
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Ana Sierra

Post-Doctoral Fellow
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Anastasiya Plotnikova

Senior Graduate Student
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Aye Aye Nyein

Senior Graduate Student
avatar for Brianna Carney

Brianna Carney

Senior Graduate Student
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Eduardo Bravo Jr.

Post-Doctoral Fellow
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Emre Dikici

Scientist
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Harleen Kaur

Post-Doctoral Fellow
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Jhonatan Andres Gutierrez Rivera

First year Graduate Student
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avatar for Michelle Ley

Michelle Ley

Biomedical Engineering
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Monday April 28, 2025 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Center Ballroom
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