BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
STUDENT PRESENTERS
Organized By Discipline
Jordan Adadevoh '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MAO-LUN WENG, BIOLOGY
How is modern medicine currently combating the adaptations made by Glioblastoma?
Our presentation has a brief introduction about modern medicine adapting with current glioblastoma disease. Following compared sequence data of healthy individuals and sick individuals with glioblastoma.
Kelly Gearin '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MAO-LUN WENG, BIOLOGY
How is modern medicine currently combating the adaptations made by Glioblastoma?
Our presentation has a brief introduction about modern medicine adapting with current glioblastoma disease. Following compared sequence data of healthy individuals and sick individuals with glioblastoma.
Elijah Mosley '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MAO-LUN WENG, BIOLOGY
How is modern medicine currently combating the adaptations made by Glioblastoma?
Our presentation has a brief introduction about modern medicine adapting with current glioblastoma disease. Following compared sequence data of healthy individuals and sick individuals with glioblastoma.
Maram Alkhazraji '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MAO-LUN WENG, BIOLOGY
Investigation of Differential Expressed Genes in Patients Diagnosed with Schozophrenia
This study went into detail about gene expression in homo sapiens diagnosed with Schizophrenia and healthy homo sapiens. Data was interpreted from the NCBI database and analyzed using Cyverse and R-Studio.
Akhmet Azizov '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MAO-LUN WENG, BIOLOGY
Investigation of Differential Expressed Genes in Patients Diagnosed with Schozophrenia
This study went into detail about gene expression in homo sapiens diagnosed with Schizophrenia and healthy homo sapiens. Data was interpreted from the NCBI database and analyzed using Cyverse and R-Studio.
Haley Brault '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR RUTH DARLING, BIOLOGY
Squirrel and Chipmunk Foraging Preferences
This is an eight person field study on squirrels and chipmunks' foraging behaviors. We will be presenting about our methodology, results of the study, and the implications of the study.
Katherine Comer '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY & HEALTH SCIENCES
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR RUTH DARLING, BIOLOGY
Squirrel and Chipmunk Foraging Preferences
This is an eight person field study on squirrels and chipmunks' foraging behaviors. We will be presenting about our methodology, results of the study, and the implications of the study.
Jenna Gay '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR RUTH DARLING, BIOLOGY
Squirrel and Chipmunk Foraging Preferences
This is an eight person field study on squirrels and chipmunks' foraging behaviors. We will be presenting about our methodology, results of the study, and the implications of the study.
Fallyn Roberts '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY & HEALTH SCIENCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR RUTH DARLING, BIOLOGY
Squirrel and Chipmunk Foraging Preferences
This is an eight person field study on squirrels and chipmunks' foraging behaviors. We will be presenting about our methodology, results of the study, and the implications of the study.
Emma Strode '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR RUTH DARLING, BIOLOGY
Squirrel and Chipmunk Foraging Preferences
This is an eight person field study on squirrels and chipmunks' foraging behaviors. We will be presenting about our methodology, results of the study, and the implications of the study.
Kyle Sullivan '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR RUTH DARLING, BIOLOGY
Squirrel and Chipmunk Foraging Preferences
This is an eight person field study on squirrels and chipmunks' foraging behaviors. We will be presenting about our methodology, results of the study, and the implications of the study.
Alice Teele '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR RUTH DARLING, BIOLOGY
Squirrel and Chipmunk Foraging Preferences
This is an eight person field study on squirrels and chipmunks' foraging behaviors. We will be presenting about our methodology, results of the study, and the implications of the study.
Matthew Wandishion '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR RUTH DARLING, BIOLOGY
Squirrel and Chipmunk Foraging Preferences
This is an eight person field study on squirrels and chipmunks' foraging behaviors. We will be presenting about our methodology, results of the study, and the implications of the study.
Amani Chehimi '23
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MAO-LUN WENG, BIOLOGY
Comparison of Differentially Expressed Genes in Alzheimer's Patients and Mouse Models Using RNA-seq Data
Comparing the brain features of a healthy versus a diseased individual we will be able to analyze changes happening in the brain and ways we can target specific areas for better treatment, research, and a better understanding of how AD affects the overall brain. Detection of known and hidden features will be looked over when comparing the healthy versus diseased patients with the use of RNA-seq to compare different genomes between the two. The comparison of a healthy mouse, and one with similar structures to Alzheimer's will also be analyzed to observe similarities for the option to use them for research studies for treatment methods.Different SRA ‘s were found from different articles referenced below inorder to run them through the cyverse program, that is a web used to share, analyse, interpret and visualize various data.
Jessica Dickinson '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MAO-LUN WENG, BIOLOGY
Comparison of Differentially Expressed Genes in Alzheimer's Patients and Mouse Models Using RNA-seq Data
Comparing the brain features of a healthy versus a diseased individual we will be able to analyze changes happening in the brain and ways we can target specific areas for better treatment, research, and a better understanding of how AD affects the overall brain. Detection of known and hidden features will be looked over when comparing the healthy versus diseased patients with the use of RNA-seq to compare different genomes between the two. The comparison of a healthy mouse, and one with similar structures to Alzheimer's will also be analyzed to observe similarities for the option to use them for research studies for treatment methods.Different SRA ‘s were found from different articles referenced below inorder to run them through the cyverse program, that is a web used to share, analyse, interpret and visualize various data.
Megan Hunt '21
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MAO-LUN WENG, BIOLOGY
Comparison of Differentially Expressed Genes in Alzheimer's Patients and Mouse Models Using RNA-seq Data
Comparing the brain features of a healthy versus a diseased individual we will be able to analyze changes happening in the brain and ways we can target specific areas for better treatment, research, and a better understanding of how AD affects the overall brain. Detection of known and hidden features will be looked over when comparing the healthy versus diseased patients with the use of RNA-seq to compare different genomes between the two. The comparison of a healthy mouse, and one with similar structures to Alzheimer's will also be analyzed to observe similarities for the option to use them for research studies for treatment methods.Different SRA ‘s were found from different articles referenced below inorder to run them through the cyverse program, that is a web used to share, analyse, interpret and visualize various data.
Samantha Falcone '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR JASON RAMSAY
Functional morphology of the feeding apparatus in chain pickerel, Esox niger: Adaptations for manipulation and consumption of large live prey
This research examines the features of the oral jaws in chain pickerel that allows them to perform their unique and paradoxical method of processing large, live prey. An emphasis is placed on describing musculoskeletal morphology, and quantification of muscle architecture in the adductor mandible complex, which is responsible for jaw closure.
Jean Ganek '23
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: ARNE CHRISTENSEN, BIOLOGY
The History of Sea Monsters: Tales of Misinformation and the Truth Behind Them
Through the use of technology, scientists were slowly able to identify the real marine organisms that inspired century old tales of sea monsters. Although sailors spreading misinformation about sea monsters is no longer a concern, the rampant spread of misinformation on social media today may be scarier than the Kraken.
Jacob Guzman '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MAO-LUN WENG, BIOLOGY
The Similarities and Differences in Gene Expression Between Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s Disease Patients
Using RNA-seq for Alzheimer’s patients and Huntington’s patients, we will describe the similarities and differences in the observed gene expressions. We will also compare these observed analyses with that of healthy individuals.
Brianna StMarie '21
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MAO-LUN WENG, BIOLOGY
The Similarities and Differences in Gene Expression Between Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s Disease Patients
Using RNA-seq for Alzheimer’s patients and Huntington’s patients, we will describe the similarities and differences in the observed gene expressions. We will also compare these observed analyses with that of healthy individuals.
Maha Yahya '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MAO-LUN WENG, BIOLOGY
The Similarities and Differences in Gene Expression Between Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s Disease Patients
Using RNA-seq for Alzheimer’s patients and Huntington’s patients, we will describe the similarities and differences in the observed gene expressions. We will also compare these observed analyses with that of healthy individuals.
Connor Lemke '23
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR KRISTEN PORTER, BIOLOGY
Isolation and development of DNY-mAB biologic to treat Rabies Lyssavirus with the use of cGXP.
We manufactured a mock monoclonal antibody, DNY-mAB, to treat the rabies virus. We emphasize the most strategic way to undergo the manufacturing process using GxPs, critical to the biologic industry and the production of our antibody to ensure purity, quality, and identity.
Daniel Pellegrino '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR KRISTEN PORTER, BIOLOGY
Isolation and development of DNY-mAB biologic to treat Rabies Lyssavirus with the use of cGXP.
We manufactured a mock monoclonal antibody, DNY-mAB, to treat the rabies virus. We emphasize the most strategic way to undergo the manufacturing process using GxPs, critical to the biologic industry and the production of our antibody to ensure purity, quality, and identity.
Brandon Sullivan '21
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR KRISTEN PORTER, BIOLOGY
Isolation and development of DNY-mAB biologic to treat Rabies Lyssavirus with the use of cGXP.
We manufactured a mock monoclonal antibody, DNY-mAB, to treat the rabies virus. We emphasize the most strategic way to undergo the manufacturing process using GxPs, critical to the biologic industry and the production of our antibody to ensure purity, quality, and identity.
Marilyn Maison '22
MAJOR: HEALTH SCIENCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR KIMBERLY BERMAN, BIOLOGY
The comparison of biochemical and molecular methods to identify unknown skin microbes.
In this research study, an unknown skin isolate was collected and grown in pure culture. Biochemical tests such as gram staining, testing selective and differential media, Kirby-Bauer Disk diffusion, test and molecular tests such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) are used to help classify the microbe living on the skin.
Shanna Mecherekov '23
MAJOR: HEALTH SCIENCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR KIMBERLY BERMAN, BIOLOGY
Biochemical and Molecular Methods of Identification
A skin isolate was cultured and characterized by biochemical and molecular methods.
Lauren Parziale '23
MAJOR: HEALTH SCIENCE
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR KIMBERLY BERMAN, BIOLOGY
Biochemical vs. Molecular Identification of Unknown Skin and Soil Microbes
In this study, both biochemical and molecular methods are used to identify unknown microorganisms from a skin and soil sample. Each method yields their own advantages and disadvantages.
Kylxia Rosa Grullon '23
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR KIMBERLY BERMAN, BIOLOGY
Biochemical and Molecular Tests on Unknown Environmental and Skin Isolate Bacteria
Identifying an unknown skin bacterial isolate using biochemical tests and bacteriological tests and, in the end, confirming its identification through PCR testing.
Mitchell Sadowski '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR KATHRYN WEGLARZ, BIOLOGY
A low-cost camera trap to increase participation and accessibility in field ecology
Field ecology research often involves spending hours outside observing animals and organismal interaction, which can be a barrier to participation in field research. A ‘Raspberry Pi’ computer can be retrofitted with cameras and other sensors for under $50, serving as a low-cost camera trap that enables anyone with time, financial, physical, or other restraints to participate in field ecology exercises.
Branice Shigoli '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR KATHRYN WEGLARZ, BIOLOGY
Geographic effects of radiation on metrics of maternal health
Exposure to high amount of radiation can cause harmful health effects to humans , and to a developing fetus this may cause malformation, childhood cancer, slower growth, miscarriage and many more negative maternal health effects. Here we investigate correlations between maternal health and radiation using existing datasets.
Matthew Wandishion '22
MAJOR: BIOLOGY
FACULTY SPONSOR: PROFESSOR MAO-LUN WENG, BIOLOGY
Analyzing Gut Microbiome Composition in Canines Afflicted with Acute Moist Dermatitis
Identified and analyzed the bacterial gut microbiome composition in Golden Retrievers afflicted with hot spots to healthy dogs. Used nanopore sequencing and bioinformatics software to look at the relationship of bacterial composition to the skin condition.