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The Bulletin: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University, Volume 103, Issue 2, Fall 2025

The Bulletin (formerly the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Bulletin)

This issue includes:

• 5 - Dean’s Column
• 6 - Time Machine
• 12 - ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
• 18 - Medicine Rooted in Connection by Scott Orlov, SKMC Class of 2026
• 20 - All in the Family by Takami Sato, MD, PhD, and Rino Seedor, MD ’15
• 24 - When Jefferson and Medicine Struck Gold by Geno J. Merli, MD ’75, RES ’78 and ’80
• 28 - Alumni Weekend Recap
• 32 - Born a Jeffersonian by William Valentine Harrer, MD ’62
• 35 - Class Ambassadors
• 36 - A Message From the SKMC Alumni Board President
• 38 - Class Notes …

Slb-Mssim: A Spectral Library-Based Multiplex Segmented Sim Platform For Single-Cell Proteomic Analysis, Lakmini Senavirathna, Cheng Ma, Van-An Duong, Hong-Yuan Tsai, Ru Chen, Sheng Pan

The Brown Foundation: Institute of Molecular Medicine

Mass spectrometry (MS)-based single-cell proteomics, while highly challenging, offers unique potential for a wide range of applications to interrogate cellular heterogeneity, trajectories, and phenotypes at a functional level. We report here the development of the spectral library-based multiplex segmented selected ion monitoring (SLB-msSIM) method, a conceptually unique approach with significantly enhanced sensitivity and robustness for single-cell analysis. The single-cell MS data is acquired by a multiplex segmented selected ion monitoring (msSIM) technique, which sequentially applies multiple isolation cycles with the quadrupole using a wide isolation window in each cycle to accumulate and store precursor ions in the C-trap for a …

Valid And Accepted Novel Bacterial Taxa Isolated From Domestic Companion And Agricultural Animals Described In 2024, Sara D. Lawhon, Claire R. Burbick, Trinity Krueger, Elena Ruiz-Reyes, Ayden Wisney-Leonard, Mallory Lenmark, Erik Munson

Clinical Lab Sciences Faculty Research and Publications

Recognizing and updating bacterial names is key to communication between the veterinary clinical microbiology laboratory, veterinarians, and clients. Moraxella oculi sp. nov., distinct from Moraxella bovis and Moraxella bovoculi, was isolated from a cow with infectious bovine keratoconjunctivitis. Several respiratory pathogens were recognized, including Neisseria leonii sp. nov. described from rabbits, Mannheimia indoligenes sp. nov. described from cattle in Europe, and Moraxella haemolytica sp. nov. described from a goat in China. Stenotrophomonas forensis sp. nov. is a novel designation within the Stenotrophomonas maltophilia complex associated with isolates derived from horses. New additions to the Campylobacter genus included Campylobacter californiensis …

Aadej Comm 11 3 2025

AADEJ - The Communicator

The Communicator is the Journal of the American Association of Dental Editors. It is published quarterly and distributed digitally via email to members and posted on the Association’s website aadej.org. This issue of The Communicator features articles focused on organizational strategy, publishing ethics, and critical issues in the profession. The Editor-in-Chief announces his intention to step down, reflecting on the organization's history. The President advocates for shifting the organizational focus from individual benefits to collective sustainability ("What’s in it for us?"). Organizational updates include the restructuring of the Publication Membership to allow three voting members for the same fee and …

What’S In It For Us? Tell A Colleague, Christopher J. Smiley

AADEJ - The Communicator

AADEJ President Dr. Chris Smiley advocates for a reframing of volunteer organizations' focus from "What’s in it for me?" to "What’s in it for us?" to ensure viability. This change is necessary given the declining membership trends in organized dentistry, with the ADA’s market share approaching 50%. The AADEJ, operating with limited resources, concentrates on fundamental, mission-based services that benefit the collective community of dental editors and journalists. These core services include focused continuing education necessary to earn the Certified Dental Editor credential and guidance on ethical issues, such as editor autonomy and the emerging presence of AI. By focusing …

About This Time Of Year!, Denise Maihofer

AADEJ - The Communicator

AADEJ Executive Director Denise Maihofer announces key organizational expansions and updates, starting with thanks to volunteers for the 2025 Conference. The most significant change is the restructuring of the Publication Membership, which, for the same $395 fee, will now include up to three AADEJ voting members on an editorial team. This provides substantial cost savings, equating to a $350 savings compared to previous options. The message confirms that the 2026 Dental Editors University (DEU) will be held at the AAOMS Daniel M. Laskin Institute in Rosemont, Illinois, following highly praised reviews of the 2024 event. Furthermore, AADEJ is beginning its …

It’S Not Elementary, My Dear Ai, Mali Schantz-Feld Ma, Cde

AADEJ - The Communicator

In this issue, Associate Editor Mali Schantz-Feld cautions dental communicators about the irresponsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting three major risks. The first is the fabrication or "hallucination" of non-existent scholarly references, exemplified by submitted articles where more than half of the citations were fake. The second risk is the removal of human personality, emotion, and nuance, which causes content to feel robotic; this occurred when a profile of an inspiring dentist was run through AI, stripping away their inner light and philosophy. The third danger is the generation of statistics, charts, or figures without providing necessary data or …

Metaphysical Quandary Of Synthetic Media Transparency, Darrell G. Mottley

Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping our view of reality. The interaction between human creativity and generative AI presents both opportunities and challenges concerning free speech and innovation. AI’s transformative impact on perceptions of innovation complicates discussions surrounding creativity and societal expectations. A human-centric perspective in the debate over government-mandated transparency for AI-generated creative works reveals a notable conflict. This conflict arises from the need to balance the protection of human creativity with an apparent obligation to provide information about the human or nonhuman origins of creative works. As society increasingly relies on AI technologies to produce art, literature, and other …

The Public Health Cost Of Online Behavioral Targeting, Arthi Annadurai

Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law

Behavioral targeting is an increasingly popular marketing technique that utilizes users’ online activity to personalize advertisements aimed at consumers. However, since personalized advertisements aim to influence individual consumers, behavioral targeting can negatively impact vulnerable users. For instance, it may reinforce harmful behaviors—like showing alcohol advertisements to individuals with alcohol dependency—or worsen mental health struggles, such as prolonging grief by continuing to serve parenting advertisements to those mourning the loss of a child. These practices can perpetuate harmful behaviors, such as relapse or heightened psychological distress, and contribute to long-term health problems, such as addiction or other mental health problems, creating …

Uab Libraries News, 10 2025, Uab Libraries

UAB Libraries News

No abstract provided.

Credible Theological Encroachment À La Clemente De Jesús Munguía, Juan Garcia Torres

Faith and Philosophy: Journal of the Society of Christian Philosophers

No abstract provided.

Dignity And Deepfakes, Michael Goodyear

Articles & Chapters

Today, we face a dangerous technosocial combination: AI-generated deepfakes and the Internet. Believable and accessible, these deepfakes have already spread sex, lies, and false advertisements across the Internet and targeted everyone from Taylor Swift to middle school students. Dissemination of deepfakes inflicts multifarious dignitary harms against their victims—especially women and LGBTQ+ persons—stripping them of control over their own identities, harming their reputations, and ostracizing them from society through shame.

Yet this is not the first time a new technology for capturing one’s likeness and a method for disseminating images threatened individuals’ dignity. In the late nineteenth century, the right of …

Sleep Eeg And Respiratory Biomarkers Of Sudden Unexpected Death In Epilepsy (Sudep): A Case-Control Study, Oman Magana-Tellez, Rama Maganti, Norma J Hupp, Xi Luo, Sandhya Rani, Johnson P Hampson, Manuela Ochoa-Urrea, Sudha S Tallavajhula, Rup K Sainju, Daniel Friedman, Maromi Nei, Brian K Gehlbach, Stephan Schuele, Ronald M Harper, Beate Diehl, Lisa M Bateman, Orrin Devinsky, George B Richerson, Samden D Lhatoo, Nuria Lacuey

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Background: Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is the most common category of epilepsy-related mortality. Centrally mediated respiratory dysfunction has been observed to lead to death in the majority of cases of SUDEP. SUDEP also mainly occurs during nighttime sleep. This study seeks to identify sleep EEG and sleep-related respiratory biomarkers of SUDEP risk.

Methods: In this case-control study, we compared demographic, clinical, EEG, and respiratory data from people with epilepsy who later died of SUDEP (the SUDEP group) with data from age and sex-matched living people with epilepsy, classified as high risk of SUDEP (with ≥1 generalised tonic-clonic seizure …

Engaging And Empowering Future Female Surgeons: Development Of The Medical Student Section Of The Society Of Women In Urology, Allison G Booher, Sasha J Vereecken, Erin Kim, Neharika Penmatcha, Alexandra Aponte, Eman N Chaudhri, Meghana Noonavath, Ibukunoluwa Omole, Joanna Orzel, Leigh Martin, Gina Demeo, Tyler L Overholt, Akanksha Mehta

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Objective: To describe a replicable model for a large-scale, cross-institutional, and student-driven initiative to promote gender equity within surgical fields.

Methods: To address the lack of a national infrastructure to support female medical students pursuing careers in Urology, a historically male-dominated specialty, the society of women in urology (SWIU) established its medical student section, called SWIUdents, as a student-led initiative to offer mentorship, education, and networking resources for future female urologists. In 2022, SWIUdents convened its first medical student leadership board, comprised of two co-chairs and four subcommittees focused on membership, program implementation, mentorship, and community relations. SWIUdents membership was …

Chemistry And Biochemistry Affiliated Publications: Snapshot Of The Research Publications 2019-2024., Jeremy J. Smith, Lutishoor Salisbury

University Libraries Faculty Publications and Presentations

This report highlights the chemistry and biochemistry faculty publications for the period 2019-2024. It includes tables identifying the types of publications, the characteristics of the authors, inter-departmental and external cooperation, summary of the citations of the publications, and the JCR ranking of the journals in which they published.

Syllabus: Ssw Field Instruction 3, Katrina Hannan

Open Educational Resources

Designed to integrate social work knowledge, skills, and values, these courses utilize ecosystems and strengths perspectives alongside a cultural competence model to develop foundational practice competencies for entry-level social work practice. As core elements of the educational program, they bridge academic learning with practical application, enabling students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. The practicum experience emphasizes strategies for engaging with diverse populations, advocating for human rights, and promoting social and economic justice. This hands-on experience fosters the development of practice skills that enhance social well-being and prepare students for effective, ethical social work across micro, mezzo, and macro …

Spectrum, Volume 55, Issue 4, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Second Annual P.I.E.R. Conference -- Laudato Si’ Initiative Expands to Office -- PRSSA Prepares Students for Real-World Success -- Fall Festivities at SHU -- TAP Presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” -- Sacred Heart Hockey Ranked First in Preseason Polls

Ambient Artificial Intelligence In Health Care Documentation: A Review Of Tools, Integration, And Clinical Implications, Jasmin Hundal, Molly Jain Md, Joseph Mccollom Do

PCI Publications and Projects

Introduction: Ambient artificial intelligence (AAI) is increasingly being integrated into clinical workflows to address the documentation burden contributing to clinician burnout. AAI systems use automatic speech recognition and natural language processing to capture real-time clinician–patient dialogue and generate structured documentation within the electronic health record. Methods: This review examines AAI’s technical foundations, clinical applications, and implementation considerations in oncology practice. We describe how current AAI tools extract, classify, and populate relevant clinical content, such as the history of present illness, physical examination findings, and assessment and plan, while adhering to established US coding standards (e.g., International Classification of Diseases [ICD-10]). …

Teaching Ai For Radiology Applications: A Multisociety‑Recommended Syllabus From The Aapm, Acr, Rsna, And Siim, Felipe Kitamura, Timothy Kline, Daniel Warren, Linda Moy, Roxana Daneshjou, Farhad Maleki, Igor Santos, Judy Gichoya, Walter Wiggins, Brian Bialecki, Kevin O’Donnell, Adam Flanders, Matt Morgan, Nabile Safdar, Katherine P. Andriole, Raym Geis, Bibb Allen, Keith Dreyer, Matt Lungren, Monica J. Wood, Marc Kohli, Steve Langer, George Shih, Eduardo Farina, Charles E. Kahn Jr., Ingrid Reiser, Maryellen Giger, Christoph Wald, John Mongan, Tessa Cook, Neil Tenenholtz

Department of Radiology Faculty Papers

No abstract provided.

A Comparative Evaluation Of Two Subharmonic-Aided Pressure Estimation (Shape) Analysis Methods, Hailee Mayer, Priscilla Machado, Trang Vu, Annalisa Berzigotti, Jaume Bosch, Elton Dajti, Antonina Antonenko, Kirk Wallace, Flemming Forsberg

Department of Radiology Faculty Papers

Pressure measurement in clinical practice is a valuable tool for diagnostic evaluation, especially in diseases such as portal hypertension. Currently, portal pressures are measured by invasive hepatic vein catheterization, posing risks to patients, and limiting how often measurements can be obtained. Subharmonic-aided pressure estimation (SHAPE) is an ultrasound-based technique that leverages ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) to estimate changes in hydrostatic pressure. UCAs act as nonlinear oscillators when exposed to high enough acoustic pressures (typically > 200 kPa) and produce significant energy components ranging from subharmonics to higher harmonics. Tissues do not generate significant subharmonic components, thus making it the optimal component …

Acosta V. State, 141 Nev. Adv. Op. (Sept. 2025), Natalie D'Ambrosia

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

No abstract provided.

Regulating Cryptocurrency Airdrops, Peter Sie

Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property

A significant number of blockchain users is U.S.-based. However, regulatory ambiguity imposes barriers for U.S. users to fully and legally embrace blockchain technology, especially when it comes to cryptocurrencies. The industry remains rife with bad actors and inadequate regulation that consequently harm investors. Recently, a phenomenon known as cryptocurrency airdrops—widely viewed as “free” token distributions to incentivize blockchain adoption and promote decentralization—has drawn significant attention. But is this just another sham under the guise of the commonly touted “decentralization” ethos of blockchain technology?

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has maintained that most cryptocurrencies are securities subject to regulation. However, …

Nh Ece Research Consortium Spring 2025 Convening Summary & Action Steps, Evan England, Jess Carson

New Hampshire Early Care and Education Research Consortium

The inaugural NH ECE Research Consortium convening in May 2025 welcomed nearly 50 attendees from 29 organizations for a half-day session connecting over research and data. Attendees participated in three activities using the Ecocycle Planning framework. The group sorted NH ECE activities and approaches into three main areas: (1) things we value in which we already invest (or plan to), (2) things we value in which we do not invest, and (3) things that need to change or are already changing. Reflections in each area are summarized here in hopes that the synthesis supports our shared and ongoing efforts to …

Colaborate: A Mixed-Methods Approach To Enabling Inclusive Dialogue Of Emotional Regulation Resources For Young Autistic Children, Sarai E. Deese

Senior Theses

Emotion regulation (ER) is a critical developmental milestone and is often delayed or more difficult for autistic children. Publicly available resources for birth-5-year-olds with autism could benefit significantly by integrating the values of and information provided by autistic adults. However, existing resources may have poor accessibility, acceptability, and feasibility according to different groups within the autism community, creating a significant gap in effective support. This mixed-methods study investigated ER experiences, resource knowledge, and resource desire among autistic adults (N=4; Stage 1) and caregivers of young autistic children (N=4; Stage 2) to inform the development of acceptable ER supports. In Stage …

Healthcare Informatics October 2025, Aga Khan University

Department of Chief Medical Information Officer (CMIO) Archives

• Message from the CMIO
• Update by Workgroup Leads
• AKUH-Karachi, OneHealth Activities
• Office of CMIO collaborate in Allied Health Conference
• Department Engagement
• SIMPACT 2025; The First Hour: Sepsis Simulation in an EHR-Driven Workflow
• Upcoming Event
• Academics Research Scholarship

Influence Of Institutional Support And Organisational Culture On Hiv And Ncd Integration, David Njuguna, Caroline Kyalo, Eunice Muthoni, Daniel Mwai, Elvis Kirui, Wesley Rotich, Joy Mugambi, James Waweru, Nelson Muriu, Easter Olwanda

Population Health, East Africa

Background: The integration of services for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has gained increasing attention in recent years because of the overlapping prevalence and shared risk factors between these health conditions. However, successful integration requires more than just the alignment of clinical practices. The role of institutional support and organisational culture in promoting effective integration remains an underexplored area.

Aim: This study aims to fill this gap by examining how institutional structures and organisational values influence the integration of HIV and NCD care.

Setting: The study setting was Nakuru County in Kenya.

Methods: …

“Contains: Gluten” And “Gluten Free”; Fda, It’S A No-Grainer!, Elizabeth Bulat

Cardozo Law Review

Reading food, drug, and cosmetic labels is a frequent practice for all individuals with allergies. However, unlike those who are allergic to peanuts, dairy, or another major food allergen, individuals with celiac disease (“celiac consumers”) are not offered a bold, capitalized statement clearly identifying the allergen they seek to avoid. Instead, celiac consumers are tasked with studying a list of ingredients and relying on their own ability to catch any sources of gluten. This Note considers the authority provided by Congress to the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remedy this rash regime. Then, this Note proposes that the …

Assessing Cognitive Abilities In Students With Hearing Loss And Specific Learning Disabilities, Pooja Gupta, Corinna V. Cole, William H. Blackwell

Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice

This literature review synthesizes approximately 30 years of research on students from kindergarten through 12th grade with hearing impairments who are suspected of having a specific learning disability (SLD). Assessing SLDs in these students presents significant challenges, particularly when evaluating cognitive abilities using the Cattell-Horn-Carroll (CHC) theory of intelligence. This theory encompasses seven broad cognitive domains that influence academic success in reading, mathematics, and writing, including crystallized intelligence, fluid and sequential reasoning, long-term and short-term memory, visual processing, auditory processing, and processing speed. Since auditory processing is inherently affected in students with hearing impairments, this review excludes it from discussion. …

Toward A Nuanced Understanding Of Health And Human Services Students' Perceptions Of Autism, Leslie A. Meskin, Annemarie Connor, Sarah Fabrizi, Ann Tilman, Joanna Salapska-Gelleri, Noelle Balsamo

Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice

Continually increasing rates of autism necessitate research-informed preparation of pre-service professionals who will work with this population. This mixed-method study examined health and human services students’ autism knowledge, bias, and interaction to inform training and education needs. Results extend the extant literature suggesting autism knowledge and interaction are necessary but insufficient in mitigating bias. Specifically, the nature of prior interaction, positive or negative, shapes both bias and proclivity for additional interaction. Lastly, self-reflection was identified as a latent and potentially impactful factor in shaping a more nuanced and less biased understanding of autism. Recommendations for education and research are discussed.

Digital Learning And Healing: Impacts Of Ai In Art Therapy, Cassandra E. Buffington-Bates

Journal of Human Services: Training, Research, and Practice

Art therapy, a creative approach to mental and emotional healing, is evolving with digital technologies to improve accessibility and care. This paper explores how artificial intelligence (AI) enhances art therapy by fostering emotional intelligence, collaboration, and personalized interventions. It highlights AI’s potential to support therapy while addressing challenges like empathy, data privacy, and training gaps. Through a literature review, the study offers insights into integrating AI with human-centered practices, providing innovative solutions for emotional and cognitive well-being.