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Md Anderson Cancer Center Summer Experience, Lijo Andrews, Sachita Guthula

Trick to the Treat of Internships and Research

Given that there still exist cancers that are unresponsive to immunotherapy, high linear energy transfer (LET) radiation offers an alternative solution to bolstering anti-tumor immunity. Linear energy transfer is energy transferred per unit distance. Alpha particles have higher LET than other forms of radiotherapy and can create clustered DNA lesions. A possible component of these lesions is micronuclei, cytoplasmic DNA that can stimulate downstream immunostimulatory mechanisms. Because alpha particles cannot travel far, we utilized diffusing alpha-emitters radiation therapy (DaRT) to diffuse the alpha particles over a larger tumor volume. This occurs through the decay of the radium-224 seed, which forms …

Trick To The Treat Of Internships And Research: Health Literacy Project: Awareness Of Autism In Black And Brown Communities, Varun Kota, Mark Jaffe

Trick to the Treat of Internships and Research

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects a multitude of races and ethnicities as its impact varies from person to person. ASD is typically diagnosed around the age of two to three years old since signs and symptoms of Autism develop then. Increased reporting of Autism in local communities has surged because of better diagnostic tools and criteria as well as public awareness. However, even with these advancements, the African American community suffers a delayed diagnosis for ASD. This issue poses problems for both the parents and children with Autism; opportunities are limited for developmental services by a delayed diagnosis. A literature …

Sea-Phages Research Opportunity, Sarah Ballarin

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Research opportunity targeted for freshmen and sophomores through the SEA-PHAGES program. The goal of the research is to discover new bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) to help combat antibiotic resistance. Phage therapy is a promising alternative to conventional antibiotics. Phages have also been widely used in the food industry to prevent microbial growth on certain foods and are currently being explored as a method for bioremediation of oil spills and wastewater treatment.

Last year, my research team discovered two new bacteriophages: Genamy16 and NovaSharks that were able to infect the bacteria Gordonia rubripertincta. These phages can possibly be used for …

Global Education In Anatomy And Physiology During Covid-19: Lessons Learnt And Future Recommendations, Sean Mahajan, Sneh Patel, Santanu De

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The Coronavirus Infectious Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted several essential aspects of anatomy and physiology education worldwide. With this pandemic, dynamic instructional and technological interventions have been taking place rapidly in an effort to minimize the adverse repercussions of moving away from the traditional means of education in these critical scientific disciplines. COVID-19 has necessitated higher educational administrations, faculty, and students to pursue teaching, learning, and assessment of anatomy and physiology courses/curricula through innovative strategies without compromising on the quality or rigor of education. Our study encapsulates, for the first time, globally published reports on the key implications of …

Trick To The Treat: Penn Medicine Princeton Health Hospital, Divya Papaiya

Trick to the Treat of Internships and Research

I participated in the volunteering program of Penn Medicine Princeton Health over this summer from May to August. There are multiple departments you have the chance to volunteer in, but I was placed in the Peri-Operative Unit (pre and post-surgery unit). Volunteering allowed me to gain bedside manners by helping to serve and discharge patients while also letting me learn how day-to-day tasks in a hospital are run and how important it is to be dedicated in providing the best care possible to all people who walk through the hospital doors seeking aid.

Stem-Away: Mentor Chains Internships, Isha K. Pasumarthi

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Mission: Helping students discover the potential & beauty of STEM, the joy of problem-solving and a STEM career that resonates with them.

Practicum In Biology, Alina Poothurail

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The Practicum in Biology Course is a unique course which will help you develop essential skills for the advancement of your professional development. With various different assignments, you will learn how to conduct literature reviews, analyze research studies, and give excellent Journal Club Presentations. In addition, this course will prepare you for graduate school and the workforce as a result of conducting mock interviews, revising or creating your resume, and creating a personal statement or Cover Letter with the help of Nova Southeastern University’s Career Development Office. All components of this course were designed to provide you excel in your …

Research Internship At Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Abhinav Ankem

Trick to the Treat of Internships and Research

My internship experience at the Baptist Health Marcus Neuroscience Institute allowed me to pursue an opportunity in researching neuro inflammation with specific types of strokes and injuries resulting from impaired blood flow to the brain. I work with data from the lab, and with analyzing multiple pieces of literature for a greater understanding of the topics of interest in the lab. Lastly, I work with the staff and principal investigator to confirm my findings and work ahead on the data analysis.

Science Alive, Trisha Sudhakar, Rajin Persaud

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The goal of Science Alive is to provide a “sense of wonder” not only for the grade-school children but for the college students and their faculty as well. Science Alive serves to reinforce the scientific knowledge of local grade-school students and community members, while enhancing the education and career development opportunities for college students. Our group does this by providing opportunities for youth to explore science beyond the textbooks through hands-on, interactive discovery, which stimulates interest and fosters confidence for college and grade-school students alike. Our groups lead on-campus and in-class workshops, weekend clubs, after-school programs, and other community events. …

Pfizer Summer Growth Experience, Arman Kakkar

Trick to the Treat of Internships and Research

From May 9, 2022 till July 29, 2022, I served as a Research Intern at Pfizer. Specifically, I worked in the Vaccine Research and Development Sector in the High Throughput Clinical Immunoassays and Diagnostics Group (HCID). In this group, I was responsible for Phase 3 testing of clinical trial material for the Covid-19 Vaccine. Over this time, I learned a great deal about the process of vaccine production from start to finish. Additionally, I was able to make numerous connections. This is definitely an experience I would recommend to others.

Independent Study (Biol 4990): Global Implications Of Covid-19 On Education And Research In Stem And Healthcare: Analysis Of Case Studies, Yumna Indorewala

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The zoonotic novel coronavirus presents as a major challenge to the world’s economy, social development, and public health. Effects in the education and research in the field of healthcare and STEM are accentuated in lower-developed countries or communities where the access to technology and a reliable internet connection are luxuries making it difficult to attain education virtually. COVID-19 has also disrupted research and training in STEM and healthcare. With significant increases in infection rates there is an urge to redirect projects towards virology research and vaccine development. This comprehensive literature review includes case studies highlighting the consequences of COVID-19 on …

Trick To The Treat: Protein Modeling, Pujita Julakanti

Trick to the Treat of Internships and Research

Protein Modeling is a unique way of understanding a protein and its interactions. In this specific experience, students can find a protein that is interesting to them. Then, they can use protein visualization software such as Jmol and PyMOL to be able to see the structure better. They could write scripts in which they change parts of the protein for enhancement or simply to visualize the protein interactions. Overall, it is a great way to get involved in research. Luckily for NSU students, there is an Honors Intro to Protein Modeling course they can take with Dr. Schmitt and Dr. …

Bacteria Unearthed, Varsha Chigurupati, Mark Sourial, Katrina Maktaz, Alana Bertrand

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Bacteria Unearthed is an NSU initiative to bring together high school and college students to participate in Tiny Earth: an international consortium of researchers searching for novel microorganisms and antibiotics to combat antibiotic drug resistance.

Art For All! Nordic Art And Cultural Democracy, 1945–1959, Marta Edling

Artl@s Bulletin

The article will by emphasizing a transnational and geopolitical approach, investigate eight exhibitions of modern art from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden presented in Nordic cities 1946–1959. The text highlights the importance of this regional context and argues that the artworks can be seen as socially interconnected signs mediated through the communicative agency of the exhibitions. By focusing on subject matter and artwork titles presented, the article suggests that the exhibitions can be viewed as part of interacting artistic, civic, and political agendas aiming to democratize culture in the postwar Nordic welfare states.

Grazing Myths That Reduce Profitability, Greg Halich

Kentucky Grazing Conference

No abstract provided.

My Soil Is Alive! Introduction To Soil Life And Its Role In Profitable Grazing Systems, Ray Archuleta

Kentucky Grazing Conference

No abstract provided.

Legendary Lessons: How To Enhance Your Instruction Through Storytelling, Elaine Wu

Publications & Research

Once upon a time, there were wonderfully dedicated teachers who wanted to make sure they had classrooms full of happy, engaged, and inspired students. Alas, our heroes were up against many dastardly obstacles including rigid, boring, and non-inclusive curriculum! If the teachers in that story sound familiar to you, then come to this session where we will discuss the ease and impact of including engaging storylines in your instructional approach to promote an inviting, motivating, and captivating classroom environment.

Prediction Of Discharge Coefficient Of Circular Side Orifice Through Machine Learning Technique, Syed Ahmed Noman, Ajmal Hussain, Mohd. Danish, Rashid Ali

International Symposium on Hydraulic Structures

A sharp-crested circular side orifice is a crucial element when it comes to diverting flow from primary source to its subordinate source. Such a flow measurement instrument technique is of immense value in conservation and evaluation of drainage and irrigation networks. Usually, it is placed towards the side of a channel in order to regulate the flow of the fluid. Traditionally, coefficient of discharge was predicted through regression methods which are time-consuming and lack accuracy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications in this domain have bridged this gap by providing novel alternative methods which prove much more efficient. Repeated studies …

Dynamics Of Crop Evapotranspiration Of Four Major Crops On A Large Commercial Farm: Case Of The Navajo Agricultural Products Industry, New Mexico, Usa, Koffi Djaman, Komlan Koudahe, Ali T. Mohammed

Department of Agricultural and Biological Systems Engineering: Faculty Publications

Crop evapotranspiration (ETa) is the main source of water loss in farms and watersheds, and with its effects felt at a regional scale, it calls for irrigation professionals and water resource managers to accurately assess water requirements to meet crop water use. On a multi-crop commercial farm, different factors affect cropland allocation, among which crop evapotranspiration is one of the most important factors regarding the seasonally or annually available water resources for irrigation in combination with the in-season effective precipitation. The objective of the present study was to estimate crop evapotranspiration for four major crops grown on the Navajo Agricultural …

2022 Celebration Of Scholarship, Creativity, And Engagement, Todd Bruns, Beth Heldebrandt

Programs

At this annual celebration, the entire Division of Academic Affairs is pleased that the important work of faculty continues and evolves as EIU’s professors have individually and collectively redefined the boundaries of scholarship, creativity, and innovation for the emerging post-COVID era. Indeed, we are excited to come together to celebrate the achievements and outstanding contributions of our colleagues and students to their disciplines and professions. And, as the following pages illustrate, faculty have engaged in continuing scholarly and creative activities that have provided outstanding mentoring experiences for our undergraduate and graduate students.

In addition to sharing faculty productivity, research excellence …

2022 October 26 - Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes, Undergraduate Curriculum Council, East Tennessee State University

Undergraduate Curriculum Council Minutes

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Guanylyl Cyclase C As A Diagnostic And Therapeutic Target In Colorectal Cancer, Adi Caspi, Ariana A. Entezari, Madison Crutcher, Adam E. Snook, Scott A. Waldman

Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Faculty Papers

Colorectal cancer remains a major cause of mortality in the USA, despite advances in prevention and screening. Existing therapies focus primarily on generic treatment such as surgical intervention and chemotherapy, depending on disease severity. As personalized medicine and targeted molecular oncology continue to develop as promising treatment avenues, there has emerged a need for effective targets and biomarkers of colorectal cancer. The transmembrane receptor guanylyl cyclase C (GUCY2C) regulates intestinal homeostasis and has emerged as a tumor suppressor. Further, it is universally expressed in advanced metastatic colorectal tumors, as well as other cancer types that arise through intestinal metaplasia. In …

October 26, 2022 (Vol. 107, No. 10), Daily Eastern News

Daily Eastern News: 2022-2023

No abstract provided.

Daily Eastern News: October 26, 2022, Eastern Illinois University

October

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We Charge Genocide: An Examination Of Racism As Black Genocide In America, Jasmine Jordan

Undergraduate Research (Journal)

The US Civil Rights Movement and race relations in the US have been met with recent academic popularity, with different historiographies being hotly contested (Hall, 2007) – the result is a complex understanding of African American history (Dwyer, 2000; Lawson, 1991). African Americans were enslaved, segregated, massacred, beaten, raped, and lynched for hundreds of years, leading some academics to believe that African Americans faced a genocide, specifically a ‘Black Genocide’ (Wright, 1969). For the purpose of this essay, the term genocide will follow Lemkin’s orginal conception of the word as well as the United Nation’s definition, where genocide is not …

Virtual 4-Week Mindfulness Program For College Students During Covid-19, Dominique Cain

Undergraduate Research (Journal)

College students report high levels of stress and anxiety, and these levels have increased due to the recent COVID-19 global pandemic. Mindfulness-based programs may help college students cope with stress and anxiety, but virtual platforms are still being explored. Therefore, we implemented a virtual 4-week mindfulness program for college students during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to assess feasibility and acceptability of the virtual platform. Participants (n=13) met virtually in a group with their mindfulness instructors for one hour, once a week, for four weeks. They were also encouraged to practice mindfulness independently each day for 15 minutes using audio …

Disabling Covid: An Exploration Of The Covid-19 Pandemic And The Forgotten Needs Of Persons With Disabilities, Ashley Pettway

Undergraduate Research (Journal)

The COVID-19 outbreak has impeded upon the lives of individuals across the globe in unprecedented ways, leaving government officials, healthcare personnel, and researchers struggling to find ways to alleviate its adverse impacts to citizens. Thousands of research studies have been published since the spring of 2020 to disseminate more information about COVID-19 to the public. Concerningly, research regarding one of the largest and most marginalized groups of individuals, individuals with disabilities, has been severely lacking. It is important to determine how COVID-19 has impacted disabled people’s lives both individually and as a community. Disabled populations statistically have some of the …

Event-Related Potentials Of Individuals With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Performing The Attention Network Task, P. Dennis Rodriguez, Justin E. Stauffacher

Midwest Social Sciences Journal

The current study sought to investigate the neural basis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by examining the performance of individuals with ADHD on the Attentional Networks Test (ANT) by Fan, McCandliss, Sommer, Raz, and Posner (2002), while recording electroencephalography (EEG) utilizing event-related potentials (ERP) methodology. Fifty-seven university students were divided into three groups: control, ADHD-inattentive subtype (ADHD-IA), and ADHD-combined/hyperactive impulsive subtype (ADHD-C/HI). The average peak amplitudes of the P300 waveform for each group were compared and analyzed for performance on each attention network measured by the ANT: the alerting network, the orienting network, and the executive control network. The average P3 …

Comparison Of Metagenomic Sequencing And The Nanostring Ncounter Analysis System For The Characterization Of Bacterial And Viral Communities In Vaginal Samples, Todd N Wylie, Jane Schrimpf, Haley Gula, Brandi N Herter, Kristine M Wylie

2020-Current year OA Pubs

DNA sequencing assays have been used to characterize the vaginal microbiome and to identify associations with clinical outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utility of the NanoString nCounter platform, a more efficient assay compared to sequencing, for the characterization of vaginal microbial communities. A panel of NanoString nCounter probes was designed to detect common vaginal bacteria and viruses with relevance to reproductive health. A defined synthetic community of microbes and 43 clinical samples were interrogated with NanoString nCounter assays and compared to known compositions or metagenomic shotgun sequencing (MSS) results. The NanoString nCounter platform and MSS …

Self-Renewal Of Macrophages: Tumor-Released Factors And Signaling Pathways, Serena Filiberti, Mariapia Russo, Silvia Lonardi, Mattia Bugatti, William Vermi, Cathy Tournier, Emanuele Giurisato

2020-Current year OA Pubs

Macrophages are the most abundant immune cells of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and have multiple important functions in cancer. During tumor growth, both tissue-resident macrophages and newly recruited monocyte-derived macrophages can give rise to tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs), which have been associated with poor prognosis in most cancers. Compelling evidence indicate that the high degree of plasticity of macrophages and their ability to self-renew majorly impact tumor progression and resistance to therapy. In addition, the microenvironmental factors largely affect the metabolism of macrophages and may have a major influence on TAMs proliferation and subsets functions. Thus, understanding the signaling pathways regulating …