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Strain-Level Heterogeneity In Gardnerella Urinary Tract Persistence And Pathogenesis In An In Vivo Model Is Consistent With Comparative Phylogenomic Analyses, Lokesh Kumar, Sonia N Whang, Deborah K Verges, Robert F Potter, Nicole M Gilbert

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: Gardnerella is a bacterial genera commonly present in the female urogenital tract, especially in bacterial vaginosis. Gardnerella are frequently detected in urine collected directly from the bladder and have been implicated in urinary incontinence and recurrent urinary tract infections. Understanding the contribution of Gardnerella to pathogenesis is complicated by its genetic heterogeneity and a shortage of data from in vivo models. One clinical isolate of Gardnerella triggered urothelial exfoliation and promoted urinary tract infection by uropathogenic E. coli in a mouse model. This study was designed to compare diverse Gardnerella strains in vivo to identify genomic variation associated with …

Adalimumab Therapy For Crohn’S Disease And Axial Spondyloarthritis In Latent Tuberculosis: A Bibliometric-Systematic Literature Review, Nyimas Maida Shofa, Nurike Setiyari Mudjari, Rusdiyana Ekawati, Arianti Arianti, Annisa Zahra Mufida, Budi Widodo, Titong Sugihartono

Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal

The management of Crohn’s disease (CD) using anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy in tuberculosis (TB)-endemic regions poses major clinical challenges due to the risk of latent TB infection reactivation. This bibliometric–systematic literature review synthesised evidence from 17 peer-reviewed studies (2020–2025) evaluating adalimumab administered with concurrent prophylactic antitubercular therapy. Thematic synthesis and bibliometric mapping using VOSviewer demonstrated that adalimumab achieved 60–85% clinical remission in moderate-to-severe CD and axial spondyloarthritis while enhancing mucosal healing. However, 1–3% of patients developed active TB despite appropriate screening and isoniazid prophylaxis, revealing false-negative diagnostics and partial chemoprophylaxis protection. These findings highlight the need for region-specific frameworks integrating …

Advances In Hpv Vaccination In People Living With Hiv: A Review, Megan Mooberry, J Brooks Jackson, Mary B Rysavy

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection worldwide and is a leading cause of cervical, anal, penile, and oropharyngeal cancers. This review summarizes the epidemiology of HPV and the immunogenicity, clinical efficacy, and current HPV vaccination recommendations among people living with HIV (PLWH). PLWH experience a disproportionate burden of HPV-related infection and HPV-related malignancies. Although HPV vaccines have been shown to be highly effective, vaccination coverage among PLWH remains suboptimal, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Barriers to vaccination include extended dosing schedules, limited awareness of the vaccine, and misinformation. Evidence indicates HPV vaccines are safe and …

Airway Secretory Cells Contain Both A Perinuclear Golgi Ribbon And Dispersed Golgi Satellites, Oanh N Hoang, Colin E Chan, Joshua M Brenner, Denisse Leza-Rincon, Ana M Jaramillo, Brendan Dolan, Adam W Aziz, Rodolfo A Cardenas, Gerardo J Cardenas, Eduardo D Galvez, Joshua B Hales, Emilia S Nunez-Pena, Boxuan Yang, Reid T Powell, Leoncio Vergara, Harry Karmouty-Quintana, Jesper M Magnusson, Gunnar C Hansson, Roberto Adachi, John D Dickinson, Christopher M Evans, Justin A Courson, Alan R Burns, Michael J Tuvim, Burton F Dickey

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Rationale: Finely tuned production and secretion of the polymeric mucins MUC5AC and MUCB are required for lung health, but knowledge of many details between their translation and their packaging into secretory granules is lacking.

Objective: To analyze the structure and function of the Golgi apparatus, a key site of mucin glycosylation, folding, polymerization and packaging, in airway epithelial secretory cells.

Methods: Lung tissue was obtained from mice stimulated or not with IL-13 to upregulate mucin production, and from normal human lungs. Golgi elements in mouse and human tissue were imaged by high-resolution immunofluorescence microscopy and electron microscopy. Tissue from mice …

Designing A Systemic Intervention For Student Loneliness And Social Connectedness Using A Mixed-Methods, Co-Creation Approach, Sophie Homer, Jackie Andrade, Jon May, Edward Meinert, Madison Milne-Ives, Onshell Relf, Alvise Rogers, Emily Cornford, Rebecca Richardson

School of Psychology

Loneliness and social (dis)connectedness are significant public health concerns, particularly among university students. Despite calls to reconceptualise loneliness as a systemic issue, interventions typically target individual students. This series of studies used a sequential mixed-methods and participatory action approach to explore students’ social experiences and co-design a digital health solution. Focus groups (Study One) and a survey (Study Two) revealed that students see universities as partly responsible for their social connectedness, with perceptions of campus space being key. These insights informed the co-design of MAPP (Study Three), a preventative, system-focused digital solution. MAPP is an interactive campus map that visualises …

Development Of Professional Identity In Medical Students Through Interprofessional Simulation: A Qualitative Study, Louis Fiander, Marie Bryce, Thomas Gale

Peninsula Medical School

BackgroundProfessional identity development in doctors is associated with confidence, resilience and alignment with professional values. Empirical study has found that Interprofessional Simulation-based Education (IPSE) is associated with professional identity development in medical students but does not demonstrate how. An IPSE curriculum is in place within the University of Plymouth medical curriculum. Using reflexive thematic analysis of participating medical student's interview data, subsequently triangulated with theory from sociological and psychological literature, potential mechanisms of professional identity development through IPSE are discussed and implications for educational design explored.MethodsA qualitative approach was adopted utilising semi-structured interviews. Purposive sampling was used to select 10 …

Comparing Outcomes Of Virtual Versus In-Person Delivery Of An Evidence-Based Fall-Prevention Program, Tamara H. Herrick, Sarah A. Hallen, Kirsten A. Dorsey, Jessica J. Bolduc, Heidi R. Wierman

Journal of Maine Medical Center

Introduction: The A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls Lay Leader program (MOB) is an in-person, evidence-based, fall-prevention program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase physical activity in older adults. MaineHealth adapted the MOB for virtual delivery (MOB-V) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This retrospective analysis compared the effect of MOB versus MOB-V on participant outcomes for fear of falling, falls self-efficacy, and increasing activity levels using data submitted to the Healthy Aging Programs Integrated Database (HAPID) from January 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022. Results: There was a reduction in the perceived fear …

Academic Internship - Deborah's Place, Olivia Redmond

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Within Deborah’s Place (a non-profit providing shelter and housing opportunities for women experiencing homelessness), I am interning at Teresa’s Interim Housing. Teresa’s is a ten-bed, 120-day interim housing program. I give initial intake assessments, facilitate group activities, and allocate resources to 4 program participants. I use the harm reduction framework while practicing motivational interviewing techniques as I work with clients to find permanent, stable housing.

My overarching goal is to transition 5-7 clients into permanent housing. Many steps go into getting clients housed - some within my control and many are not..

I have the following learning and achievement goals …

Social Media And Health Disinformation, Ammar Haroon, Emily Sarmiento

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

In our presentation, we looked at how social media acts as a facilitator of health disinformation. In particular, we looked at the strategies that social media platforms use and how that contributes to health disinformation online.

The Inaccessibility Of Scientific Writing And Science Denial, Emma Eisen

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

The inaccessibility of scientific writing causes an increase in science denial. The frustration experienced by nonscientists due to the exclusivity, both in language and cost of subscriptions to scientific journals, often results in the rejection of scientific consensus and acceptance of the more accessible and understandable alternative perspectives presented by science deniers. Through the analysis of demographic studies on the relationship between native language and access to higher education and attitudes toward vaccines, this presentation further discusses how these marginalized demographics are excluded from scientific consensus leading to an increase in science denial.

The Dangers Of Science Denial: Creationism And Cult Organization, Elizabeth Sherman

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

In this research, my evaluation of my evidence led me to claim that the same factors that contribute to poor mental health outcomes in former cult members are present in the Young Earth Creationist(YEC) movement, suggesting that former YEC members may face similar mental health risks. I concluded this claim by evaluating to what extent the YEC movement’s organizational structure compared to that of cults, as defined by social psychologist Alexandra Stein, in order to evaluate if the same structures that led to negative mental health outcomes in cult members existed within the YEC movement. My evaluation led me to …

Strategies Of Science Denial In Contemporary Politics, Yumi Li

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

My presentation applies the FLICC acronym to different sources of science denial during the COVID-19 pandemic and Trump's handling of it.

Scrolling For Meaning: How Social Media Influence Young People’S Spirituality And Trust In Scientific Authority, Archna Yadav

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This project examines how social media and secular digital culture influence the spiritual growth, moral values, and trust in science among young people. My claim is that social media acts like a parallel source of authority, shaping ideas about meaning, morality, and truth. Evidence from studies shows that many young people now form personal belief systems by blending religious ideas, secular practices, and even pseudo-scientific claims. The warrant is that online algorithms, influencers, emotional content, and identity-based communities strongly guide what youth believe. As a result, spiritual and moral formation is increasingly shaped by digital platforms rather than traditional institutions.

Religious Beliefs And Organ Donation: Investigating Religious Beliefs And Their Positions On Donation, Alejandra Penaranda

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

The worldwide demand for organs is not being met, creating the Organ Crisis. A common belief is that religions are against the practice of donation and transplantation of organs. This presentation will dive deeper into the different religious beliefs of the most populated religions to determine their stances on the issue.The evidence used was religious websites and articles, journals, and news articles. Through this research, the positive opinions that religions have regarding organ donation will come to light, suggesting that something else is to blame when people are choosing against donating their or a loved one’s organs.

Introduction To Vaccine Misinformation, Samah Fayaz

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

The presentation will examine how misinformation, selective data use, and social media chambers influence public attitude towards vaccines. The hesitancy in vaccine has become a very growing concern in public health. By analyzing such factors, the project will reveal how these tactics deepen vaccine denial and play their part in science denial. Understanding this information will allow there to be improvements and rebuild confidence in not only vaccines but also scientific information.

Misinformation In The Digital Age: How Social Media Fuels Science Denial And Ways To Stop It, Jocelyn Morales

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This paper examines how social media platforms contribute to the spread of science denial and explores strategies to combat misinformation. The rise of digital platforms such as Twitter (now X) and Facebook has transformed how information is shared, but it has also created fertile ground for the rapid diffusion of false or misleading content. Research by Harman et al. (2025) demonstrates that science denial has far-reaching social consequences, delaying policy responses, undermining collective action, and increasing societal vulnerability. Lanier et al. (2022) further reveal how hashtags like #plandemic and #scamdemic on Twitter amplified COVID-19 misinformation, fueling pandemic denial and anti-public-health …

Recommendation Report: Campus Transportation, Sujaan Vhora, Prachi Patel, Liliana Drobny, Camilla Gorokhova, Matthew Zimmerman

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

Our group examined transportation challenges between Loyola University Chicago’s Lake Shore Campus and Water Tower Campus from a student perspective. Through a student survey, an interview with a Campus Transportation staff member, and research on other Chicago universities, we found that shuttle delays, unpredictable travel times, and limited parking create stress and cause students to arrive late or miss activities. We evaluated three possible solutions: improved transportation communication, expanded parking partnerships, and an upgraded UPass+. We recommend UPass+ supported by clearer communication to give students more reliable travel options, reduce parking pressure, and improve the overall commuting experience.

Core Curriculum Report, Jessica Nguyen, Tatyana Camacho, Shania Camacho, Abigail Lewis

Undergraduate Research and Engagement Symposium

This presentation examines Loyola University Chicago’s Core Curriculum and evaluates how effectively it supports student learning, flexibility, and Jesuit values. Using survey data, student and faculty interviews, and comparisons with peer Jesuit institutions, we identify key challenges related to integration, relevance, and academic flexibility. We present three potential solutions and assess each based on coherence, feasibility, student impact, and mission alignment. The presentation concludes with a recommendation to strengthen integration across Core tiers while preserving Loyola’s mission-driven educational foundation.

Major Pressure, Emma Scudero

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

Get Housed, Stay Housed, Megan Rupard

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

Death With Dignity: A Human Right, Crystal Loza

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

A Closer Look At The People’S Chemist, Maya Katz

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

From Hell To Heaven, Mary Hildeburn

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

A Day At Dexter, Marta Galambos

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

Filling The Void, Leann Hillegas

Fresh Voices: Composition at Cal Poly

No abstract provided.

Plasma Ca125 Levels As A Predictor Of Major Adverse Cardiac Events In Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Six-Month Follow-Up Study, Nazlı Dilek Çolak, Turgut Karabağ, Onuralp Çalışkan, Songül Tezcan

Journal of the Saudi Heart Association

Objectives: Carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125) is associated with different cardiovascular conditions. This study aimed to determine CA125 levels in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and the potential relationship between major adverse cardiac events (MACE) in the short-term following.

Methods: This prospective cohort study was conducted in a coronary care unit between May and November 2022. Plasma CA125 levels were measured only once upon hospital admission. Patients were followed for six months. All-cause mortality, recurrent acute coronary syndrome, requirement for revascularization, decompensated heart failure, cardiogenic pulmonary edema, atrial fibrillation, and stroke were recorded as MACE.

Results: A total of 127 …

Board Of Trustees Minutes, Feb. 20, 2026, Indiana State University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Indiana State University Board of Trustees meeting minutes

Board Of Trustees Agenda, Feb. 20, 2026, Indiana State University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

Indiana State University Board of Trustees meeting agenda

Doc 2026-09 Sapc Report On Credit For Prior Learning, University Of Dayton. Student Academic Policies Committee

Senate Documents

SAPC Report on Credit for Prior Learning

The Counseling Experiences Of Gifted Adults, Kelli Busbee, Theodore Remley

Adultspan Journal

In this transcendental phenomenological study, we followed the traditions of Moustakas and explored the counseling experiences of adults who had been identified as gifted during their school years and had experienced counseling for issues related to anxiety, depression, perfectionism, or hypersensitivity. We identified the following themes after interviewing participants: (1) growing up gifted; (2) challenges for gifted individuals at the college level; (3) living with anxiety and depression as a gifted adult; (4) medication and tools used by gifted adults; (5) being a perfectionist and dealing with hypersensitivity as a gifted adult; (6) experiences in counseling as a gifted adult; …