Congratulations to all of the researchers selected to participate in Research Day 2020. Nearly a hundred posters were submitted, dozens of judges reviewed them and award winners were selected — all online. View the 2020 Award winners here.
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Other research posters included:
Primary Author; *James Scholar; **Craig Fellow
Poster # | All Authors | Primary Author Status | Category | Project Title | Primary Author Institution |
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1 | Obakanyin Akinfosile, Divya Rani-Bijukumar | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Cell-accelerated corrosion at THR interfaces: Understanding CoCrMo wear particle-induced macrophage polarization | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
2 | Diane Alkatout, Dalton Morris, Divya Bijukumar, Enrique Ceppi, Siva Mamidi, Peiyi Tsai, Meng-Huang Wu, Alejandro Espinoza-Orias, Mathew Mathew | Medical Student | Basic Science | Does porosity matter in the corrosion and tribocorrosion kinetics of 3D printed Ti implants? | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
3 | Reem Bagabas, Sasha Shafikhani, Mohamed Mohamed, Ruchi Roy | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Role of Apoptotic Compensatory Proliferation Signaling (ACPS) In Wound Healing | Rush University Medical Center, Department of Medicine |
4 | Joseph Bernal, Leslyn Hanakahi, Madeline Dzikowski | Undergraduate Student | Basic Science | Effects of 4-HNE on Topoisomerase-1-containing Yeast Cells | University of Illinois at Chicago |
5 | Eric Chai, Zhenyu Chen, Yongchao Mou, Xue-Jun Li | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Studying axonal defects of spastic paraplegia 11 cortical projection neurons | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
6 | Zhenyu Chen, Xue-Jun Li | Postdoctoral Research Associate | Basic Science | Mitochondrial fission inhibitor rescues axonal degeneration in human stem cell models of hereditary spastic paraplegia | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
7 | Shreya Deb, Edward Miliavski, Joseph Berei, Neelu Puri | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | The Effects of Smoking on Telomere Length, Induction of Oncogenic Stress and Chronic Inflammatory Responses | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
8 | Joshua Dein*, Yongchao Mou, Xue-Jun Li | Medical Student | Basic Science | Effect of MFN2 knockdown on mitochondrial function and cell survival in human spinal motor neurons | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
9 | Madeline Dzikowski, Leslyn Hanakahi | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Investigating a Possible Link Between CRISPR/Cas9 and R-Loop Formation | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
10 | David Fischer, Divya Bijukumar, Kai Chung, Alejandro A. Espinoza Orías, Robin Pourzal, Richard van Arkel, Mathew Mathew | Medical Student | Basic Science | Corrosion Risk Assessment of Additively Manufactured Ti6Al4V for Implants | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
11 | Regina Giovanni, Untung Ari Wibowo, Hermawan Judawisastra, Anggraini Barlian, Divya Bijukumar | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Growth of Human Dermal Fibroblasts on Polyvinyl Alcohol-Silk Fibroin Nanofiber Scaffold | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
12 | Sneha Sushilkumar Halwasia, Abhinav Chatterjee, Priyadarshini Vishwanathan, Nehal Singh, Aoshuang Chen, Guoxing Zheng, Andrew Canciamille, Archana Shankar, Anjhana Hariharasubramanian | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Role of Anti-HMGB1 IgM in Regulating the Sexual Dimorphism In Diabetes in NOD mice | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
13 | Cayla Kleeman, Leslyn Hanakahi | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Effects of CYREN on End Joining Properties of XLF | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
14 | Alejandro Magana, Divya Bijukumar, Mathew Mathew, Sarah Hagarty | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Enhancement of adipose cell viability and functionality using amniotic membrane derived growth factors | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
15 | Vikas Manjunath, Maureen McCoy, Paul Chastain, Joshua Jacobs, Ebru Oral, Mathew Mathew, Divya Bijukumar | Medical Student | Basic Science | Vitamin E alters the effects of CoCrMo degradation products on DNA replication fork initiation and progression | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
16 | Jacob Manthe, Dalton Morris, Diane Alkatout, Kai-Yuan Chen, Divya Bijukumar, Mark Barba, Robin Pourzal, Mathew Mathew | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | The shift in Fretting-Corrosion Damage Mode at THR Modular Junction: Role of Microstructure and Infection | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
17 | Valeria Melendez Hebib, Vishal Khatri, Nikhil Chauhan, Prasanna Kumar Somasundaram Baskar, Sean Gray, Darrick Carter, Ramaswamy Kalyanasundaram | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Evaluation of the potency and efficacy of a human lymphatic filariasis vaccine, rBmHAXT (LFGuardTM) | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
18 | Sydney Meris, Ravindra Badhe, Divya Bijukumar, Wei Li, Christine Wu, Qian Xie, Mathew Mathew | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | An Electrochemical Co-therapy Technique for Improved Efficacy of Root Canal Treatments | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
19 | Yongchao Mou, Xue-Jun Li | Postdoctoral Research Associate | Basic Science | Atlastin 1 mutations impair lipid droplets in human astroglial cells | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
20 | Arvind Raj Vishnu Palani, Gnanasekar Munirathinam | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Novel Combination of Nitric Oxide-Donating Aspirin Ncx4040 and Abiraterone for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
21 | Santa Diana Peledis, Vishal Khatri, Nikhil Chauhan, Ramaswamy Kalyanasundaram | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Evaluation of rBmHAXT as a prophylactic vaccine for Dirofilaria Immitis infection in canines | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
22 | Kavya Sri Racherla, Nabiha Haleema Khan, Sanjana Singh, Neelu Puri | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Role of PRMT-1 and p120-catenin in mediating EMT and Osimertinib resistance in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
23 | Pamela Reyes, Ravindra Badhe, Divya Bijukumar, Mathew Mathew | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | New dynamic hip simulator-microfluidic bioreactor system (DHMB) for in-situ monitoring of implant performance and toxicity | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
24 | Hillary Shah, Velavan Bakthavachalam, Stephen Motika, Paul Hergenrother, Gnanasekar Munirathinam | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Evaluation of ferroptocide (FTC) as a potential treatment for prostate cancer cells | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
25 | Preksha Shahagadkar, Arvind Raj Vishnu Palani, Gnanasekar Munirathinam | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Screening of potential drugs for treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
26 | Aisha Shajee, Nicholas Lombardo, Mark Biagi | Pharmacy Student | Basic Science | In vitro activity of imipenem-relebactam alone and in combination with fosfomycin against imipenem-nonsusceptible Pseudomonas aeruginosa | UIC College of Pharmacy Rockford |
27 | Nehal Singh, Vishal Khatri, Andrew Canciamille, Priyadharshini Viswanathan, Sneha Halwasia, Archana Shankar, Aoshuang Chen, Guoxing Zheng | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Identification of Human B Cells Producing Anti-HMGB1 IgM Antibody | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
28 | Prasanna Kumar Somasundaram Baskar, Vishal Khatri, Nikhil Chauhan, Valeria Melendez Hebib, Connie Vitali, Ramaswamy Kalyanasundaram | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Evaluating the Therapeutic Potential of Filarial Cystatin and Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor-2 as combinational therapy on DSS-Induced Colitis in Mice | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
29 | Priyadharshini Viswanathan, Nikhil Chauhan, Sneha Halwasia, Nehal Singh, Aoshuang Chen, Guoxing Zheng | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Generation of B-1 Cells-Derived Anti-HMGB1 IgM Monoclonal Antibody | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
30 | Mona Vudutha, Pranav Volety, Gnanasekar Munirathinam | MS in Medical Biotechnology Student | Basic Science | Elevating the reactive oxygen species threshold in prostate cancer stem cells using VK3-OCH3 as a strategy to target Prostate cancer | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
31 | Christy Behnam, Owen Kramer, Michelle Bain, Marylee Braniecki | Medical Student | Case Report | A Case of Acral Pseudolymphomatous Angiokeratoma of Children Masked by Eczema | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
32 | Christy Behnam, Charles Welford | Medical Student | Case Report | Non-Myocardial Ischemia ST Elevation: A Case of Pancreatitis-Induced ST Elevation | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
33 | Madeline Bell, Antoun Al Khabbaz | Medical Student | Case Report | Conservative Management of Clostridial Sepsis Following Spontaneous Abortion with Preserved Fertility | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
34 | Jonathan Knisley, Jarod Shelton, Shawn Wallery | Medical Student | Case Report | Central cord syndrome from hyperextension after self-manipulation of the cervical spine | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
35 | Victoria Kuritza*, Hiralal Maheshwari | Medical Student | Case Report | Metformin for Reactive Hypoglycemia: A Case Series | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
36 | Brittany Lala, Antoun Al Khabbaz | Medical Student | Case Report | Presentation and Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa During Pregnancy: A Case Report | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
37 | Divya Mani, Tarek Harb, John Holden | Family Medicine Resident | Case Report | Preventing Fatal Arrhythmias During Peripartum Period in Maternal Brugada Syndrome | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
38 | Mischelle Nelson, Roger Greenlaw | Medical Student | Case Report | Plant Protein Diet and Kidney Function: Can lifestyle change prevent the need for dialysis? | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
39 | Stanley Noll | Family Medicine Resident | Case Report | No Collateral Damage: Exercise and Collateral Coronary Circulation in CAD | St. Louis University School of Medicine Southwest Illinois Family Medicine Residency |
40 | Saagar Pamulapati, Mark Zarnke | Medical Student | Case Report | Neural Sheath Tumor of Left Ulnar Nerve Excision | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
41 | Leah Patton, David Deutsch | Medical Student | Case Report | Pyloric Balloon Dilation to Treat Recurrent Pyloric Stenosis: A Case Report | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
42 | Parshva Shah, Kamalpreet Dhaliwal, Sonia Randhawa | Medical Student | Case Report | Pasteurella multocida Prosthetic Joint Infection: A rare case leading to septic shock | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
43 | Aelia Akbar, Holly Kramer | MPH Student | Clinical | Racial differences in urinary incontinence prevalence and associated bother: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis | Loyola University Medical Center |
44 | Justin Bailey, Oren Feldman-Schultz, Allison Beggin, Tara Gill, Annalyse Kohley, Aftab Merchant, Sam Pope, Sunil Patel | Medical Student | Clinical | Observational Study on the Prevalence of Autoimmune Disorders in Helicobacter Pylori Positive Population. | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
45 | Aaron Brenner*, Gabrielle Kuhn, Brittany Lala, Brian Bear | Medical Student | Clinical | Carpometacarpal Joint Non-Operative Therapy | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
46 | Preet Dhillon*, Farhad Farokhi | Medical Student | Clinical | Comparison of ENTRESTO® vs ACE Inhibitors in Ventricular Arrhythmia Incidence in Heart Failure Patients | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
47 | Oren Feldman-Schultz**, Allison Beggin, Tara Gill, Justin Bailey, Annalyse Kohley, Sunil Patel, Sam Pope, Aftab Merchant | Medical Student | Clinical | Increased Prevalence of Asthma in Helicobacter Pylori Positive Adult Patients Attending Rockford Gastroenterology Clinic – A Five-Year Observational Study | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
48 | Daniel Heller, Flavio Garcia, Brady Williams, Evan Polce, Shane Nho, Jorge Chala | Medical Student | Clinical | Preparation Methods and Clinical Outcomes of Platelet Rich Plasma for Intra-articular Hip Disorders | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
49 | Akash Khurana, Chandrashekhar Thukral | Medical Student | Clinical | Practice Patterns in the Management of Celiac Disease in a Large Community Based GI Clinic: a Retrospective Study Analyzing Adherence to National Guidelines | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
50 | Serena Korkmaz, Lisa Letorneau, Rochelle Naylor, Siri Atma Greeley | Medical Student | Clinical | Investigating Medical Treatments of Participants with Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) caused by Insulin Gene Mutations (INS) in a US Cohort | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
51 | Jessica Luo*, Christina Tsai, Kayeromi Gomez, Manorama Khare, Mathew Mathew, Sarah Hagarty, Sara Alharthi, Alejandro Magana | Medical Student | Clinical | Adipocyte viability after standard method liposuction harvest, collection, and variable treatment for fat transfer: manual syringe plunger vs roller pump | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
52 | Rachel Miller**, Sherry Falsetti | Medical Student | Clinical | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Chronic Comorbidities in a Primary Care Setting | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
53 | Emily Nepomuceno**, Kathryn Saulcy, Jillian Kaskavage | Medical Student | Clinical | Assessment of provider variation in pediatric concussion diagnosis and management in emergency department, urgent care, and primary care practice settings | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
54 | Saagar Pamulapati, Mitul Vakharia, Aftab Merchant | Medical Student | Clinical | Randomized Controlled Trial of IOL Orientation for Dysphotopsia | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
55 | Ravikumar Patel, Marianne Pop, Timothy Murrey, John Nitiss | Pharmacy Student | Clinical | Cost Effectiveness Comparison between Trough and Area Under the Curve dosing for Vancomycin | UIC College of Pharmacy Rockford |
56 | Leah Patton*, Shalini Kumar, Alesia Jones | Medical Student | Clinical | The Role of Resiliency and Adult Health in Patients with a History of Adverse Childhood Experiences | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
57 | Umber Waheed**, Roger Greenlaw, Sherry Falsetti | Medical Student | Clinical | On the Prevalence of Autoimmune Disease Markers in a Working Population & its Relationship to Wellness | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
58 | Keely Zunker, Brandie Messer, Dawn Mosher, Richard McLaughlin | DNP Student | Clinical | Simulation-Based Learning, Anxiety, and Self-Confidence | Saint Anthony College of Nursing |
59 | Joseph Berei, Adam Eckburg, Monica Saravana Vela, Neelu Puri | Medical Student | Community | Promotion of Low-Dose Computed Tomography for Early-Stage Lung Cancer Detection | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
60 | Jacqueline Cabrera, Elizabeth Myers, Brandie Messer, Matthew Dalstrom, Jennifer Beck | DNP Student | Community | Improving Breastfeeding Rates: Text Messaging | Saint Anthony College of Nursing |
61 | Corey Hazekamp, Sana Yousuf, Kelli Day, Mary Kate Daly, Karen Sheehan | Medical Student | Community | Eviction and Pediatric Health Outcomes in Chicago | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
62 | Vanessa Jerger, Catherine Pichardo, Joanna Olazar, Jeanette Olazar, Karriem Watson, Katherine Tossas-Milligan, Lisa Aponte-Soto, Jesse Plascak, Yamile Molina | Medical Student | Community | An Evaluation of Neighborhood Factors and Diabetes in Latina Patients at Federally Qualified Health Centers | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
63 | Angela Siebold, Brandie Messer, Matthew Dalstrom | DNP Student | Community | Implementation of Interactive Educational Program on Bullying in Fourth Grade Students | Saint Anthony College of Nursing |
64 | Joshua Baalman, Hana Hinkle | RMED | Rural Medicine | Rural Youth Perspectives on Adolescent Health: A Survey and Focus Group Study | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
65 | Matthew Baechle, Hana Hinkle | RMED | Rural Medicine | Health Literacy and Chronic Disease Management | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
66 | Justin Bailey, Jarod Shelton, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | The attitudes and behaviors of general surgeons for rural practice: A survey of Illinois ACS members | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
67 | Whitney Bennett, Mary DeFrance, Martin MacDowell | RPHARM/RMED | Rural Medicine | Electronic Cigarette Usage at Stillman Valley High School | UIC College of Pharmacy Rockford / University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
68 | Emily Beskar, Jarod Shelton, Martin MacDowell | RPHARM/RMED | Rural Medicine | Effectiveness of nutrition programs in Ford County, Illinois | UIC College of Pharmacy Rockford / University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
69 | Aaron Brenner, Michael Glasser | RMED | Rural Medicine | Assessing Prescription Opioid Use and Education in Rural Illinois | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
70 | Nadia Churchill-Gilstrap, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | Enacting and Assessing Local High School’s Mindfulness and Relaxation Initiative | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
71 | Victoria Costello, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | Behavioral Health Education for Adolescents | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
72 | Brooke Dean, Neely Harris, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | Investigating the benefits and feasibility of implementing a Telepsych Center into a rural community | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
73 | Brad Dulee, Martin MacDowell, Ashlea Canady | RMED | Rural Medicine | Non-opioid utilization reduces opioid requirements for outpatient laparoscopic procedures: a retrospective chart review. | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
74 | Aubrey Graham, Hana Hinkle | RMED | Rural Medicine | End of Life Decision Making in a Rural Area | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
75 | Carly Gridley, Michael Glasser | RMED | Rural Medicine | Assessment of Rural Women’s Knowledge about the Importance of Prenatal Care and Preventive Cancer Screening | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
76 | Douglas Grove, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | Opioid Addiction and Recovery in Rural Southern Illinois | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
77 | Neely Harris, Brooke Dean, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | Assessing the need for Mental Health Care in a rural community and surveying the population to identify stigmas | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
78 | Neely Harris*, Alesia Jones | RMED | Rural Medicine | Understanding the needs and barriers in a rural area: Mental health and substance abuse needs assessment in a rural community | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
79 | Tyler Johnson, Hana Hinkle | RMED | Rural Medicine | Use of Preventative Screening Form and Effects on Patient Health Literacy | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
80 | Jonathan Knisley, Jarod Shelton, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | The growing need of rural emergency medicine physicians | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
81 | Annita Mathew, Amanda Johnson, Martin MacDowell | RPHARM/RMED | Rural Medicine | Using Reminiscence Therapy to Combat Geriatric Depression | UIC College of Pharmacy Rockford / University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
82 | Clay McGeehan, Hana Hinkle | RMED | Rural Medicine | A community-based approach to improve AED and CPR education in a rural population | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
83 | Kyle Osborn, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | Elevated Blood Lead Levels in Galesburg, Illinois- Where are these Children Living and What do Their Parents Know About Lead? | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
84 | Leah Patton, Michael Glasser | RMED | Rural Medicine | Melanoma early detection in rural communities through self-screening and patient education | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
85 | Katelyn Peters, Hana Hinkle | RMED | Rural Medicine | Improving Care for The Disabled Within Rural Communities | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
86 | Erin Roberts, Bryan Zobeck, Martin MacDowell | RPHARM | Rural Medicine | Rural respiratory antibiotic prescribing appropriateness in outpatients | UIC College of Pharmacy Rockford |
87 | Junaid Sandozi, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | Assessment of the potential utilization of telepsychiatry services in Livingston County Illinois | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
88 | Jarod Shelton, Justin Bailey, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | Rural surgery workforce assessment: A survey of Midwestern states | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
89 | Jarod Shelton, Jonathan Knisley, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | The importance of surgeon-patient communication in rural surgical clinics | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
90 | Derek Sonnenberg, Michael Glasser | RMED | Rural Medicine | Community participation and risk for depressive symptoms in rural Illinois | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
91 | Gabriel Swords, Cassidy Joy-Saini, Martin MacDowell | RMED/RPHARM | Rural Medicine | Evaluating stroke education methodology in a rural community | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford / UIC College of Pharmacy Rockford |
92 | Troy Watson, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | Assessing the effect of patient education in the primary care setting on patient’s willingness to undergo polysomnography testing | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
93 | Kaitlin Weisshappel, Michael Glasser | RMED | Rural Medicine | The Effects of Horse Culture Classes on the Mental Health of Youth | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |
94 | Erin Wheeler, Martin MacDowell | RMED | Rural Medicine | Assessment of diabetes-related issues in a rural primary care practice | University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford |