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Advances In Bone And Orthopedics 2024 Edition, Jean-Philippe Berteau, Laurent Pujo-Menjouet
Advances In Bone And Orthopedics 2024 Edition, Jean-Philippe Berteau, Laurent Pujo-Menjouet
Publications and Research
We are delighted to present the latest edition of ”Advances in Bone and Orthopedics,” a comprehensive compilation of pioneering research and innovative developments in the field. This volume brings together a selection of peer-reviewed abstracts from BONITOS 2024, the Fourth Season of the Bone and Orthopedics Interdisciplinary Symposium, held on May 31st, 2024, at the College of Staten Island in New York. This symposium, a hallmark event in the calendar of professionals dedicated to bone health and orthopedic excellence. The contributions within this volume reflect the breadth and depth of research presented at BONITOS 2024. These abstracts represent cutting-edge studies …
An Intertaxon Dissimilarity For Level-1 Phylogenetic Networks From Rooted Triples, Noah Palmer
An Intertaxon Dissimilarity For Level-1 Phylogenetic Networks From Rooted Triples, Noah Palmer
Mathematics and Statistics
An important problem in evolutionary biology is how to infer the evolutionary history of a set of taxa in the presence of hybridization. In this work, we present an important first step in the establishment of an algorithm for the inference of a level-1 species network under the Network Multispecies Coalescent Model using rooted triples. In particular, we define a new intertaxon dissimilarity, dRT , which can be directly computed from the topology of the rooted triples displayed on a network, and might be estimated from data. In our main result we prove that this dissimilarity is equivalent to an …
Impact Of Intersecting Vulnerabilities On Functional Outcome And Health-Related Quality Of Life After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Prospective Cohort Study, Rekesh Subedi, Tatiana Hoyos-Gomez, Luis Tinoco-Garcia, John Cervantes Cervantes
Impact Of Intersecting Vulnerabilities On Functional Outcome And Health-Related Quality Of Life After Traumatic Brain Injury: A Prospective Cohort Study, Rekesh Subedi, Tatiana Hoyos-Gomez, Luis Tinoco-Garcia, John Cervantes Cervantes
Student Research Symposium
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a critical public health issue that disproportionately affects select vulnerable populations, including race/ethnic minorities, low-income individuals, and those without health insurance. Despite high incidences of TBI and its considerable impact on morbidity and mortality, research is limited in addressing how the intersectionality of vulnerabilities contributes to outcomes post-TBI. This literature review aims to synthesize existing knowledge regarding Social determinants of health (SDH) on TBI outcomes, focusing on functional recovery and health-related quality of life (HRQOL). This study will use a prospective cohort research design where TBI patients at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) will …
Describing Shen & Shen Ming Via A Hybrid Quantum Computational Model, Alex M. Cullen, Johnny Lemau
Describing Shen & Shen Ming Via A Hybrid Quantum Computational Model, Alex M. Cullen, Johnny Lemau
Student Research Symposium
Definitions for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) terminology within the context of quantum biology (QB) have recently been proposed. These definitions aim to elucidate concepts such as qi meridians in TCM. Our study presents a hypothesis that seeks to provide an operational definition for Spirit (Shen) and Bright Spirit (Shen Ming) in TCM via a scoping review. We propose that Shen represents physical, phenomenological proto-consciousness/consciousness in the forms of computation, such as singular particles/bits/qubits, computers, organisms, or computational strategies, whereas Shen Ming may refer to emergent, quasi-physical meta-proto-consciousness/consciousness formed by coherent relationships of multiple orchestrated/integrated units of computation; manifesting itself as …
Correction: Horne Et Al White Matter Correlates Of Domain-Specific Working Memory, Autumn Horne, Junhua Ding, Tatiana T Schnur, Randi C Martin
Correction: Horne Et Al White Matter Correlates Of Domain-Specific Working Memory, Autumn Horne, Junhua Ding, Tatiana T Schnur, Randi C Martin
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
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Whale Harvest Through Time: Unveiling The Hemispheric Contrasts In Whaling, Laura Mooney '24
Whale Harvest Through Time: Unveiling The Hemispheric Contrasts In Whaling, Laura Mooney '24
Biology Student Scholarship
Whales have been long known for their oils and rich blubber which has been a dish in many countries in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Some species were being hunted to near extinction. The earliest whaling began in 3000BC by Native American but commercial whaling began by the Basques in the 17th century with a huge increase in the 18th,19th and 20th centuries. This study examines how whale harvest has changed over time in years between 1900 and 1999 in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. I analyzed the data collected by Jr. Robert(2015) and looked to see if …
Sea Surface Temperature Influence On Tropical Storms And Hurricanes, Elise Leroux '26
Sea Surface Temperature Influence On Tropical Storms And Hurricanes, Elise Leroux '26
Biology Student Scholarship
Hurricanes are both dangerous and difficult to predict because of the various factors that influence the size and intensity of storms, where sea surface temperature (SST) is one of the most relevant variables. As temperatures are increasingly rising due to climate change, the effect on storm size, intensity, and frequency is going to be greater. There have been many studies how individual storms are affected, but less so on the overall frequency of hurricanes. This study assesses the number of hurricanes each year in comparison to the SST and the average wind speed of each hurricane. I predict that years …
The Effect Of Population Density On Harmful Algal Blooms In Southwest Florida, Emma Barry '25
The Effect Of Population Density On Harmful Algal Blooms In Southwest Florida, Emma Barry '25
Biology Student Scholarship
Karenia brevis is a species of algae native to the Gulf of Mexico. Times when its growth becomes uncontrollable are called harmful algal blooms (formerly called “red tide events”), and they are often caused by increased nutrients in the water. These excessive nutrients come from watersheds and runoff that contain anthropogenic materials like fertilizer, and the phosphate and nitrogen in fertilizers catalyze the growth of algae. As population density in Florida increases, fertilizer runoff increases as well. Harmful algal bloom events are dangerous to both humans and the environment. Thick layers of algal growth on the water’s surface create “dead …
The Effect Sea Temperature Has On Coral Reef Health In The Great Barrier Reef, Elizabeth Glasspool '26
The Effect Sea Temperature Has On Coral Reef Health In The Great Barrier Reef, Elizabeth Glasspool '26
Biology Student Scholarship
Coral reef bleaching can happen for many different reasons including storms, disease, sediment and salinity changes, and of change in climate. Mass bleaching is typically a cause of increasing sea temperature in a certain area. Mass bleaching typically kills off many different species of coral. This is detrimental to a large portion of biodiversity, especially in a marine atmosphere. In 2016, records show that it is a record high ocean temperature which led to widespread coral bleaching on Australian reefs. This was part of the third global bleaching event declared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). At the …
The Effect Of Temperature On The Invasive Asian Needle Ant, Kaylee Mulligan '25
The Effect Of Temperature On The Invasive Asian Needle Ant, Kaylee Mulligan '25
Biology Student Scholarship
The Asian Needle Ant (Brachyponera chinensis) is an invasive species currently spreading on the Eastern Coast of the United States. They were first reported around the 1930s in Florida and have since migrated to Massachusetts. As an invasive species, this pest originating from Asia has a negative impact on environment ecosystems and other species of ants. Asian Needle Ants displace resident ant colonies, taking over nesting sites by consuming food sources and decreasing the amount of space other ant colonies can use. They are also known to have a sting that contains venom more likely to result in …
Gdp Effects On Bottlenose Dolphins Within The Gulf Of Mexico, Kathleen Kelly '24
Gdp Effects On Bottlenose Dolphins Within The Gulf Of Mexico, Kathleen Kelly '24
Biology Student Scholarship
Bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) are highly sensitive to environmental changes and anthropogenic stressors. Making them important indicators of marine ecosystem health. The Gulf of Mexico sustains diverse marine ecosystems and coastal communities. However, rapid industrialization, urbanization, and coastal development have altered marine habitats and increased anthropogenic pressures on marine wildlife. While various factors contribute to these strandings, the potential influence of socio-economic factors, particularly Gross Domestic Product (GDP) disparities among Gulf Coast counties, remains underexplored. This number (GDP) is influenced by human activities such as fisheries, shipping, and tourism, all of which directly or indirectly could affect marine …
Michigan Water Supply: Analysis Of Health Violations, Gabriela Guzman Reyes '24
Michigan Water Supply: Analysis Of Health Violations, Gabriela Guzman Reyes '24
Biology Student Scholarship
The presence of toxins in water sources poses a significant public health challenge. In Michigan, this issue has garnered widespread attention due to its adverse effects on human health and well-being. The contaminants found in water, including but not limited to lead, industrial pollutants, and agricultural runoff, stem from a variety of sources such as aging infrastructure, industrial activities, and agricultural practices. News articles and Government officials have reported the adverse affects and impact toxin exposure has on Michigan residents. However, there is little research examining the relationship between water quality violations and socioeconomic factors like poverty levels. I predict …
The Effect Of Integrated Pest Management On Nutrition Of Bee Collected Pollen, Kaitlyn Bresnahan '25
The Effect Of Integrated Pest Management On Nutrition Of Bee Collected Pollen, Kaitlyn Bresnahan '25
Biology Student Scholarship
Honey bees are the world’s most commercially valuable pollinators, and they face many threats. The greatest challenge facing honey bees is Varroa mites, parasitic mites that feed on bees’ fat bodies, killing bees and spreading diseases. While chemical treatments are available to stop the spread of mites, these treatments are insecticides, which are not ideal to put in a hive of insects. A popular organic method of mite management is using drone comb. Drone brood is preferentially chosen by mites for ovipositing and development because of its larger size and longer development time, so removing drone brood can drastically reduce …
Molecular And Immunological Analysis Of Avipoxvirus In Avian Samples And Comparison Of Local Potential Mosquito Vector Populations, Natalie Barrett Ms '24
Molecular And Immunological Analysis Of Avipoxvirus In Avian Samples And Comparison Of Local Potential Mosquito Vector Populations, Natalie Barrett Ms '24
All Student Scholarship
An outbreak of Avipoxvirus occurred on a small farm in Gorham, ME in spring of 2022. This led to an investigation of the molecular and immunological properties of the virus using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) to assess viral presence and antibody presence in domestic and wild turkeys and chickens. Viral presence was found in three visually pox-lesioned birds, and not found in two visually pox-lesioned birds. Viral presence was found in three visually healthy birds and not found in two visually healthy birds. Viral presence was not found in any pooled samples of mosquitoes (n=429 …
The Pam-1 Aminopeptidase Protects Against Neurodegeneration In Caenorhabditis Elegans, Caleb Coil
The Pam-1 Aminopeptidase Protects Against Neurodegeneration In Caenorhabditis Elegans, Caleb Coil
Honors College Theses
The deteriorating effects of neurodegenerative conditions seem inescapable for many as they age. The experimental exploration of the molecular and cellular mechanisms responsible for neurodegeneration is aided using animal models. For instance, genetic screens have identified the puromycin-sensitive aminopeptidase (PSA) as a novel effector of neurodegeneration, as mutations in PSA in fruit flies result in perturbations of neuron anatomy and an accelerated onset of neuron death. We have tested the hypothesis that PAM-1, the Caenorhabditis elegans ortholog of PSA, plays a similar role in governing neurodegeneration in nematodes. Genetic strains were created that express the green fluorescent protein (GFP) in …
Biological Teleology In The Modern World, Kathryn Siena
Biological Teleology In The Modern World, Kathryn Siena
Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)
In humans, the heart moves blood through the body. Does the heart therefore have a teleological explanation? Aristotelian teleology (described in Aristotle’s Physics) is the cause-for-the-sake-of-which, or the end towards which something moves. It is evident from current scientific knowledge that there is some sort of orientation of organisms toward an end. This orientation, following Aristotle’s definition of teleology, is conceptually distinct from efficient causation. This orientation is also metaphysically distinct from efficient causation because efficient causal explanations do not properly describe the orientation. However, two common ways of describing teleological explanations imply efficient causation as a metaphysical element. …
Characterizing The Effect Of Field-Relevant Levels Of Imidacloprid On Respiration In The Common Flesh Fly, Sarcophaga Bullata Parker (Diptera: Sarcophagidae), During Low- And High-Energy Activities., Morgan Regnier Ms ' 24
Characterizing The Effect Of Field-Relevant Levels Of Imidacloprid On Respiration In The Common Flesh Fly, Sarcophaga Bullata Parker (Diptera: Sarcophagidae), During Low- And High-Energy Activities., Morgan Regnier Ms ' 24
All Student Scholarship
Neonicotinoid pesticides are used worldwide due to their effectiveness in protecting crops from pests like aphids, thrips, moths, flies, and beetles. These insecticides are applied on surfaces or absorbed systemically by plants, where insects encounter them through contact or ingestion. While beneficial for agriculture, they also negatively impact nontarget species. Numerous studies have reported the inhibitory effects of sublethal exposure to neonicotinoid-based insecticides on nontarget insects, especially pollinators such as bees, flies, and beetles. While research has demonstrated the toxicity of neonicotinoids, most studies have focused on low-energy activities such as walking or resting. In this research, I examined the …
Can Listeners Differentiate Varieties Using Prosodic Information? Lect Identification In A Persona-Matching Task, Nicole Holliday, Rachel Steindel Burdin, Paul Reed
Can Listeners Differentiate Varieties Using Prosodic Information? Lect Identification In A Persona-Matching Task, Nicole Holliday, Rachel Steindel Burdin, Paul Reed
Faculty Publications
Sociolinguists and lay people have long been interested in the mechanisms by which dialect and speaker identification occur. The current study aims to test whether realizational differences found in production studies are salient factors in identification of different lects, as well as to examine differences between groups in identification. In this study, listeners were instructed to match clips containing H* and L+H* pitch accents with specific personae who represented speakers of five lects of interest (African American English, Jewish English, Appalachian English, Southern English, and Midwestern English). Listeners from different groups (Appalachian, African American, Jewish, and those who were not …
Can Listeners Differentiate Varieties Using Prosodic Information? Lect Identification In A Persona-Matching Task, Nicole Holliday, Rachel Steindel Burdin, Paul Reed
Can Listeners Differentiate Varieties Using Prosodic Information? Lect Identification In A Persona-Matching Task, Nicole Holliday, Rachel Steindel Burdin, Paul Reed
Faculty Publications
Sociolinguists and lay people have long been interested in the mechanisms by which dialect and speaker identification occur. The current study aims to test whether realizational differences found in production studies are salient factors in identification of different lects, as well as to examine differences between groups in identification. In this study, listeners were instructed to match clips containing H* and L+H* pitch accents with specific personae who represented speakers of five lects of interest (African American English, Jewish English, Appalachian English, Southern English, and Midwestern English). Listeners from different groups (Appalachian, African American, Jewish, and those who were not …
Management Of Aphids On Winter High Tunnel Crops, Samantha A. Willden, Allison Zablah, Anna Wallingford, Laura L. Ingwell
Management Of Aphids On Winter High Tunnel Crops, Samantha A. Willden, Allison Zablah, Anna Wallingford, Laura L. Ingwell
Faculty Publications
High tunnels offer several benefits to specialty crop growers including crop protection and season extension. Although crops are actively grown in high tunnels during the winter, few management recommendations exist for winter pests that are actively feeding and reproducing in this protected environment. This study evaluated the efficacy of three commercially available predators used for the augmentative biological control of aphids, Adalia bipunctata, Orius insidiosus, and Chrysoperla carnea, in combination with OMRI-approved pesticides labeled for aphids on spinach and strawberry. Pesticides included PyGanic (pyrethrin), Neemix (azadirachtin), and Sil-MATRIX (Potassium silicate). Laboratory and field experiments indicate high survival of biocontrol agents …
Management Of Aphids On Winter High Tunnel Crops, Samantha A. Willden, Allison Zablah, Anna Wallingford, Laura L. Ingwell
Management Of Aphids On Winter High Tunnel Crops, Samantha A. Willden, Allison Zablah, Anna Wallingford, Laura L. Ingwell
Faculty Publications
High tunnels offer several benefits to specialty crop growers including crop protection and season extension. Although crops are actively grown in high tunnels during the winter, few management recommendations exist for winter pests that are actively feeding and reproducing in this protected environment. This study evaluated the efficacy of three commercially available predators used for the augmentative biological control of aphids, Adalia bipunctata, Orius insidiosus, and Chrysoperla carnea, in combination with OMRI-approved pesticides labeled for aphids on spinach and strawberry. Pesticides included PyGanic (pyrethrin), Neemix (azadirachtin), and Sil-MATRIX (Potassium silicate). Laboratory and field experiments indicate high survival of biocontrol agents …
Metabolic Dysfunction In Frontotemporal Dementia, Angelina Freeman '24, Nicole D'Almeida '24, Madeline Salamone '24, Kendall Eby '26, Corinna Gilmore '24
Metabolic Dysfunction In Frontotemporal Dementia, Angelina Freeman '24, Nicole D'Almeida '24, Madeline Salamone '24, Kendall Eby '26, Corinna Gilmore '24
Biology Student Scholarship
Angelina Freeman ’24, Biology major
Nicole d’Almeida ’24, Biology major
Madeline Salamone ’24, Biology major
Kendall Eby ’26, Biology major
Corinna Gilmore ’24, Biology major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Marla Tipping, Biology
Too Hot To Handle: Climate Change's Effect On Protein Membranes In Metabolism, Jazmine Diaz '24
Too Hot To Handle: Climate Change's Effect On Protein Membranes In Metabolism, Jazmine Diaz '24
Biology Student Scholarship
Jazmine Diaz ’24, Biology major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elisabeth Arévalo, Biology
Transitive Inference In Rats, Jose Pena '25, Laura Betances '25, Yamilet Nieves Vega '26, Tess Cody '25, Conor Ollendike '26, Ashley Sawtelle '26, Margaret Low '24
Transitive Inference In Rats, Jose Pena '25, Laura Betances '25, Yamilet Nieves Vega '26, Tess Cody '25, Conor Ollendike '26, Ashley Sawtelle '26, Margaret Low '24
Biology Student Scholarship
Jose Pena ’25 Neuroscience major
Laura Betances ’25 Biology major, community health minor
Yamilet Nieves ’26, Neuroscience and Health Policy and Management major
Tess Cody ’25, Neuroscience major
Conor Ollendike ’26, Psychology and Biology major
Ashley Sawtelle ’26, Psychology major
Margaret Low ’24, Psychology and Health Policy and Management major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Victoria Templer, Neuroscience
Mycobacteriophage Lberry, An A3 Cluster Phage Infecting Mycobacterium Smegmatis, Nathan Berry '25
Mycobacteriophage Lberry, An A3 Cluster Phage Infecting Mycobacterium Smegmatis, Nathan Berry '25
Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Scholarship
Nathan Berry ’25, Biochemistry major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kathleen Cornely, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Synthesis Of 2-Substituted Beta-Carbolines From N-Oxides, Alma Martinez '26
Synthesis Of 2-Substituted Beta-Carbolines From N-Oxides, Alma Martinez '26
Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Scholarship
Alma Martinez ’26, Biochemistry major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Seann Mulcahy, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Mycobacteriophage Maravista, An F1 Cluster Phage Infecting Mycobacterium Smegmatis, Charles Pelagalli '25
Mycobacteriophage Maravista, An F1 Cluster Phage Infecting Mycobacterium Smegmatis, Charles Pelagalli '25
Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Scholarship
Charles Pelagalli ’25, Biochemistry major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kathleen Cornely, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Mycobacteriophage Rita, Anna Fakhri '24
Mycobacteriophage Rita, Anna Fakhri '24
Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Scholarship
Anna Fakhri ’24, Biochemistry major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kathleen Cornely, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Mycobacteriophage Pembroke, An A3 Cluster Phage Infecting Mycobacterium Smegmatis, Marly Cassford '25
Mycobacteriophage Pembroke, An A3 Cluster Phage Infecting Mycobacterium Smegmatis, Marly Cassford '25
Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Scholarship
Marly Cassford ’25, Biochemistry major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Kathleen Cornely, Chemistry and Biochemistry
Climate Change And Its Effect On Mitochondrial Function Among The Mysid Population, Alexander Hughes '24, Jazmine Diaz '24
Climate Change And Its Effect On Mitochondrial Function Among The Mysid Population, Alexander Hughes '24, Jazmine Diaz '24
Biology Student Scholarship
Alex Hughes ’24, Biology major
Faculty Mentor: Dr. Elisabeth Arévalo, Biology