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Internship In Biological Sciences: Lab Assistant At Twin Cities Dermatopathology, Emma Ryks, Brittany Nairn

Science Symposium

From June to December last year, I served as a Laboratory Assistant at Twin Cities Dermatopathology—an associate of Sonic Healthcare, USA. In this role, I worked under Xiao Xie (TCD’s lab Supervisor) maintaining the lab space. Tasks included managing the intake of slides, quality checking, labeling, staining, and coverslipping the slides, organizing them for pathological assessment, updating the patient records, and storing the slides after processing. This role required much diligence and communicativeness as I became the “reference person” to which the histologists, doctors, accessioners, and data records personnel could come with issues or questions that I could resolve or …

Acute Effects Of Virtual Reality Gameplay On The Visual System: An Observational Study, Aaron Loe, Gavin Rataj, Leah Jackson

Science Symposium

PURPOSE: Virtual reality (VR) has an increasing breadth of utilization, from at home entertainment to a tool used in professional athletic and clinical settings. A review of literature shows altered visual performance (VP) post-VR gameplay in children and adult athletes, particularly in acuity, accommodation and convergence, but has been limited to the immediate effects on vision. This study aims to repeat similar test measures, expanding on aspects of VP, pre- and post-VR gameplay in a healthy, collegiate-aged population, while exploring the feasibility of repeated testing to observe any ocular changes that may occur over time once gameplay has ceased. METHODS: …

Human Gross Anatomy Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Grace Ginter, Jackie Towner

Science Symposium

Over the summer I worked for Bethel University’s Physician Assistant program helping out as a class and laboratory teaching assistant for their human gross anatomy and cadaver lab. My main jobs included basic upkeep and sanitation of the lab and running the class laboratory period. Daily I guided students in their dissection procedures and techniques. Additionally, I helped convey important anatomical knowledge that worked to bridge the gap between lecture material and real-life experience. Outside of lab time myself with the assistance of the other teaching assistants were responsible for the creation and set up of weekly laboratory quizzes and …

Internship At Emergency Physician Professional Association (Eppa), Bryan Tran, Brittany Nairn

Science Symposium

Over the summer, I had the opportunity to start working at EPPA’s scribe program. EPPA is an organization that emphasizes the importance of exposure to the healthcare environment along with developing relationships with different medical professionals. The main aspect of my job was aiding the provider in recording a patient visit with their medical records, physical exams, labs, imaging, patient outcomes, and overall purpose in coming into the emergency room. This job has helped me gain more knowledge about how our healthcare system works and allows me to connect with different providers and scribes. Furthermore, I have gained experience working …

College Student's Attitudes Towards Speech Disorders, Morgan Dean, Joel Frederickson

Science Symposium

This study investigated College Students and their attitudes toward Speech Disorders. The sample consisted of 42 college students from Bethel University aged 18+ or who had an approved parent consent form. Participants participated in this study through the SONA system as part of a research experience assignment or extra credit opportunity for a Bethel University course. The purpose of this study was to find differences in college student's attitudes toward speech disorders.

Synthesis Of Disubstituted Β-Hydroxy Acids For The Enzymatic Synthesis Of Chiral Β-Lactones, Laura Charlotte Underwood, James Christenson

Science Symposium

Beta-lactone synthetases are a class of enzymes which produce chiral beta-lactones, four-membered cyclic esters, from racemic beta-hydroxy acid substrates. Chiral beta-lactones are used as chemical synthons and as bioactive compounds, such as the FDA-approved drug, Orlistat. However, substrate specificity of stand-alone beta-lactone synthetases are poorly understood, and their use in chemoenzymatic synthesis of chiral bioactive compounds remains unexplored. This research focused on the organic synthesis of beta-hydroxy acids to probe the substrate specificity of this class of enzymes and to generate potentially bioactive compounds against essential tuberculosis enzymes. The beta-hydroxy acid 2-[(5-chlorofuran-2-yl)(hydroxy) methyl]hexanoic acid was synthesized from lithiated hexanoate and …

Ankle Mobility And Balance In A Healthy College-Aged Population: A Correlational Study, Anna Johnson, Maddy Roiger, Ellie Stewart, Leah Jackson

Science Symposium

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between ankle mobility and balance in a young, healthy population, filling a gap in existing literature primarily focused on older adults. The findings revealed no significant correlation between ankle mobility and balance measures in the college-aged subjects. While previous research in elderly populations suggested a link between ankle mobility and balance, this study suggests that such a relationship may not hold true for younger individuals. These results underscore the importance of considering age-related differences and overall health status when exploring factors affecting balance, potentially guiding future research and intervention strategies aimed at improving …

The Effect Of Vision On Lower Quarter Balance During Y-Balance Test Testing In College Students, Katelyn Mehr, Nathan Smith, Leah Jackson

Science Symposium

In order to maintain balance and stability, the body relies on the integration of information from the visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive systems. If an individual has an impairment or weakness in one or more systems, their ability to maintain balance may be impaired. Both postural stability and vision contribute to one’s ability to maintain balance in functions of everyday life. The Y-Balance Test (YBT) is a dynamic balance assessment. This study focuses on the visual system and its relation to postural balance, specifically if altered visual states affect one’s ability to maintain balance during a YBT via the use of …

Navigating And Caring For Mental Health In A Group Home Setting, Constance Azonwu, Brian Hyatt

Science Symposium

During my Nursing Assistant internship, I transitioned from classroom learning to real-world caregiving. Guided by an instructor, I further developed practical skills. At Immaculate Homes Care, I faced challenging and new situations, and as a provider, I administered medications and interacted with residents regularly. This experience reinforced the importance of empathy, documentation, and patient care. It also prepared me for my career and boosted my confidence in making decisions.

Internship With Eppa, Masha Kasperovich, Joy Doan

Science Symposium

EPPA is an organization run by practicing physicians in emergency medicine. On staff with them, there are over 300 professional medical providers, including MD’s, DO’s, PA’s, and NP’s who staff the emergency rooms in partnered hospitals around Minnesota, specifically in the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, and rural Minnesota. Something that is special about EPPA is that the leadership and staff are all incredibly kind and have the desire to get to know you and help you along your journey. EPPA not only employs medical providers, but they also have a very special opportunity for college aged students in the pre-health …

Eppa Scribe Program, Renee Virtue, Sara Wyse

Science Symposium

Over the course of Fall semester, I started scribing with EPPA to gain experience working in the medical field with doctors and PAs. Working with a variety of different medical professionals allowed me to see the differences and similarities between working as a nurse, PA, or doctor. I learned how important it is to have an approachable bedside manner and to be willing to listen to your patients, time management, and balancing priorities of school and work. In addition, I got to witness a variety of medical procedures and developed a broader medical vocabulary. Overall, the internship helped deepen my …

Spectral Characterization Of High-Speed Sers Fluctuations, Makayla Schmidt, Emily A. Farley, Marit A. Engevik, Alexandre G. Brolo, Nathan Lemke, Nathan Lindquist

Science Symposium

The concept of plasmonic “hotspots” is central to the broad field of nanophotonics. In surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), hotspots can increase Raman scattering efficiency by orders of magnitude. Hotspot dimensions may range from a few nanometers down to the atomic scale and are able to generate SERS signals from single molecules. However, these single-molecule SERS signals often show significant fluctuations, and the concept of intense, localized, yet static hotspots has come into question. Recent experiments have shown these SERS intensity fluctuations (SIFs) to occur over an extremely wide range of timescales, from seconds to micro-seconds, due to the various physical …

Sound Of The Mind: The Effects Of Music On Anxiety, Cassidy Yates, Joel Frederickson

Science Symposium

Anxiety is a growing condition around the world. People have a variety of solutions to mental illness. Maybe, our solution could be even more closely related to what we’re already doing. Bethel psychology students participated in this study, voluntarily, for credit in their psychology courses. 11 jazz listeners and 6 rock listeners had their heart rate monitored while listening to a song, all after participating in a state anxiety survey. The data reflect the heart rates before the song, 30 seconds into the song, 1 minute and 30 seconds into the song, at the end of 3 minutes and 1 …

Long Acting Reversible Contraceptive Removal After Immediate Postpartum Insertion, Andrea Dousdebes Md

Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Day

No abstract provided.

Postoperative Telemedicine Use: Safety And Satisfaction After Benign Gynecologic Surgery, Chloe Smith Md

Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Day

No abstract provided.

Use Of Clomiphene Citrate As An Inhibitor Of Ovulation In An Oocyte Cryopreservation Cycle, Shelby Howard Md

Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Day

No abstract provided.

Genetic Testing After Abnormal Prenatal Ultrasound, Eleanor Germano Md

Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Day

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Residential Geographic Location On Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes In South-Central Louisiana, Aaliyah Keels Md

Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Day

No abstract provided.

Trends In Postpartum Birth Control Uptake Following Dobbs Decision, Deanna Dawson Md

Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Day

No abstract provided.

Program (Pdf), Department Of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology Resident Research Day

Agenda for the 36th Annual Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology Residents Research Day held Friday, May 10, 2024.

Exploring The Potentials Of Pulmonary Malignancy As A Contributing Factor To Pulmonary Edema, Mykala C. Jackson, Kenyot’A C. Russell, Evelyn O. Orusa, Joshua Owolabi

Research Day

The goal of this study is to investigate the cause of pulmonary edema as a result of pulmonary malignancy. The first phase of investigation occurred with a dissection of gross anatomy. When opening the thoracic cavity, the left lung was grazed and copious amounts of fluid seeped from the lung. Upon the initial observation of gross anatomy, both lungs appeared to be enlarged and exhibited an abnormal color. During the dissection, the left lung was noticeably larger than the right lung which could have compressed the heart. Upon palpation of the right lung, a large mass could be felt in …

Rare Presentation Of Aberrant Renal Vessels, A Case Report, Diamond Alexander, Ralph W. Brown, Hannah K. Da Cruz, Justin T. Nguyen, Stephanie Suarez, Joshua Owolabi

Research Day

Introduction

Aberrant renal arteries can be due to abnormal ascension or rotation of the fetal kidney. Aberrant arteries from the inferior pole are only seen in 3% of dissected cadavers, providing an opportunity to understand the rare variation and its effects on physiological and histological findings1. These anomalies can be asymptomatic or lead to impaired urine flow through the ureter, leading to hydronephrosis.

Methods

A 76-year-old male donor cadaver was dissected in the PCOM South Georgia anatomy lab in accordance with the first year curriculum for abdominal and kidney dissection. Observations and measurements were noted.

Results

The left kidney presented …

Successful Treatment Of Primary Melanoma Of The Ascending Colon: A Case Report And Literature Review, Maryam Ali, Mailyn Cruz, Wenhui Zhu

Research Day

Introduction: Malignant melanoma typically originates from the skin. Gastrointestinal melanomas are rare, representing 1-3% of neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. Cases of primary melanoma originating de-novo from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are exceptionally rare. Of those cases originating from the GI tract, only 37 cases of primary colonic melanoma have been reported to date.

Case Presentation: Herein, we present the case of a 66-year-old Caucasian male presenting with Stage IV metastatic primary malignant melanoma of the ascending colon found on routine surveillance colonoscopy. The patient’s past medical history was significant for hypertension, dyslipidemia, and pulmonary embolism. Upon initial presentation, the …

Diagnostic Utility Of Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers In Patients With Rapidly Progressive Dementia, Lindsey A. Kuchenbecker, Philip W. Tipton, Yuka Martens, Matthew R. Brier, Nihal Satyadev, Richard S. Dunham, Evelyn B. Lazar, Maxwell V. Dacquel, Rachel L. Henson, Guojun Bu, Michael D. Geschwind, John C. Morris, Suzanne E. Schindler, Elizabeth Herries, Neill R. Graff-Radford, Gregory S. Day

Research Day

Objective:This study was undertaken to apply established and emerging cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers to improve diagnostic accuracy in patients with rapidly progressive dementia (RPD). Overlap in clinical presentation and results of diagnostic tests confounds etiologic diagnosis in patients with RPD. Objective measures are needed to improve diagnostic accuracy and to recognize patients with potentially treatment-responsive causes of RPD.

Methods: Biomarkers of Alzheimer disease neuropathology (amyloid-β42/40 ratio, phosphorylated tau [p-tau181,p-tau231]), neuroaxonal/neuronal injury (neurofilament light chain [NfL], visinin-like protein-1 [VILIP-1], total tau), neuro-inflammation (chitinase-3-like protein [YKL-40], soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2 [sTREM2],glialfibrillary acidic protein [GFAP], monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 [MCP-1]), …

Association Between Psychiatric Diagnosis And Academic Major In College Students, Maryam Ali, Ambika Menon, Amani Carson, Larry Tupler

Research Day

Introduction: Prior literature has highlighted the high prevalence of psychiatric diagnoses amongst college students. We propose that developmental influences that shape the emergence of psychiatric disorders amongst individuals are reflected in early intellectual pursuits. Furthermore, we propose that collegiate institutional stressors relating to these pursuits can further the declaration of a disorder in students with a psychiatric diathesis. Methods: We acquired data anonymously from 1,133 colleges via a Web-based survey of 17,425 students who were ≤ 22 years old. We report the association between psychiatric disorder and choice of academic major in the first collegiate year to illuminate early developmental …

Eating Disorders In Hispanic Females Living In The Us: A Review Of Literature, Yesenia P. Stephens, Natalia Miles

Research Day

INTRODUCTION: According to the United States Census, Hispanics make up 19.1% of the total population, making it the nation’s largest racial or ethnic minority. Of interest, nearly 22% of Hispanic adults report having a mental illness, yet only 36% receive mental health services compared to non-Hispanic Whites (52%).2

OBJECTIVES: There is limited research on diagnosing eating disorders in Hispanic females living in the US. To understand this disparity, the aims of this study are to 1) gain understanding of what psychological constructs are unique to the experience of Hispanic females living in the US and 2) determine the risk factors …

Actions Speak Louder Than Words: The Assertive Community Treatment Program In Rural South Georgia, Maryam Ali, Anthony Cimmino, Janai Groves, Brandon Krout

Research Day

Introduction: The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program offers patient-centered mental-health treatment to those in need with mental illness, addictions, and/or developmental disabilities. The ACT program is unique in providing mental health services in non-restrictive milieus that facilitate patient independence within their natural environment. These services include a variety of multi-disciplinary interventions, such as behavioral health assessments, behavioral health crisis units, family/individual/group counseling, crisis intervention, and various community support services. Our ACT team in rural South Georgia specifically covers Colquitt, Decatur, Grady, Mitchell, Thomas, and Seminole counties.

Case Presentation: Herein, we present the case of a 51-year old African American male …

Impact Of Lectures Given Via Tophat Active Learning Platform On Medical Student Performance On Assessments, Junius A. Rosario, Brandy Sreenilayam, Nikita Mirajkar

Research Day

Introduction: TopHat (Tophatmonacle Corporation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is an active learning platform that allows instructors to present lectures and engage with students in real time by testing their knowledge through instructor-written questions. Some students participate in these practice questions while others do not. All students complete questions on formal assessment.

Objective: To assess whether student engagement in TopHat-delivered Biochemistry, Microbiology, and HDT lectures and their associated practice questions has an impact on formal assessment performance.

Methods: Statistical analysis of student performance and engagement was conducted using the TopHat-generated “Learning Insights” spreadsheet. Appropriate statistical methods will be employed to analyze data …

Healthcare Disparities Are Associated With Eligibility And Enrollment In Clinical Trials In Louisiana, Conner Hartupee, Denise Danos, Eileen Mederos, Augusto Ochoa, Valentine Nfonsam, Omeed Moaven

Surgery Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

Taruma Plus Burn: Which Comes First?, Anastasiya Ivanko, Denise Danos, Jonathan E. Schoen, Hebert A. Phelan, Alison A. Smith, Jeffrey E. Carter

Surgery Research Symposium

No abstract provided.