Friday April 21, 2023
12:00-1:00pm, Digital Auditorium
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SWF and Climate Change
By Rachel Battiston Faculty Mentor: Sayan Sarkar Abstract I will be presenting my findings on the relationship between Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) and Climate Change. Specifically, I will include on my poster presentation what a SWF is, and how their investments can/cannot contribute to the impact climate change is having worldwide. After I show the…
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Synthesis of KasA Enzyme Inhibitors to Induce Tuberculosis Cell Death
By Carrie Garvey Faculty Mentor: Dr. Davis Oldham Abstract The World Health Organization names TB the 13th leading cause of death and the second leading infectious killer in the world, with current drugs becoming less effective as the cells grow more resistant. The KasA protein in Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (TB) catalyzes a four-step fatty acid elongation…
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Tetracycline Resistance Gene Impacts on Phage Lysis
By Jay Boudreau, Emily Rosario, Sarah White Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ginny Morriss Abstract Antibiotic resistance has become a global, urgent problem. Tetracycline resistance genes have made appearances in many bacterial strains through horizontal gene transfer and have made resistance in Bacillus cereus and other bacteria skyrocket. Phage Therapy has emerged as a possible treatment. However,…
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The Effect of Photoperiod on Male Zebrafish Sex Hormones
By Madeline S Phillips Faculty Mentor: Dr. Dianne Baker Abstract The goal of this research was to explore how photoperiod affects the reproductive endocrine axis in zebrafish (Danio rerio). It is known that the reproductive endocrine axis controls zebrafish reproduction. Additionally, it is known that photoperiod determines both reproductive seasonality (long days promote reproduction) and…
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The Effects of CUG repeat expression on VEGF signaling in a Cell Culture Model of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1
By Jada Gundy Faculty Mentor: Ginny Morriss Abstract Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is a multi-systemic condition that results in severe muscle weakening and wasting. DM1 is caused by an expanded region of CTG repeats in the DMPK gene, resulting in expression of a toxic CUG repeat-containing RNA. While the primary DM1 mutation is known,…
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The Effects of Estrous Stage on Voluntary Wheel Running and Anxious Behavior in Female CD-1 Mice
By Abigail Algeier and Emily Landry Faculty Mentor: Parrish Waters Abstract Women report having anxiety and other mood disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. The female menstrual cycle involves fluctuations in pituitary hormones, estrogen, and progesterone. Each of these hormones are psychoactive and can potently affect mood state, both acutely and chronically. In…
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The Effects of Estrous Stage on Voluntary Wheel Running and Anxious Behavior in Female CD-1 Mice
By Abigail Algeier and Emily Landry Faculty Mentor: Parrish Waters Abstract Women report having anxiety and other mood disorders at nearly twice the rate of men. The female menstrual cycle involves fluctuations in pituitary hormones, estrogen, and progesterone. Each of these hormones are psychoactive and can potently affect mood state, both acutely and chronically. In…
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The Effects of Injury on PDGFRβ Expression in a DM1 Context
By Victoria Ashton Faculty Mentor: Dr. Ginny Morriss Abstract Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 (DM1) is a condition that causes severe weakening and wasting of muscles, caused by an expansion of CTG repeats in the DMPK gene. Previous studies have shown that activation of the protein platelet-derived growth factor receptor beta (PDGFRβ) is deregulated in DM1.…
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The effects of nutrient pollution on macroinvertebrate communities in Accokeek Creek and Potomac Creek
By Mika Bishton Faculty Mentor: Abbie Tomba Abstract Agricultural practices and suburban development can contribute to excess nutrients entering freshwater systems and negatively impact biodiversity. Tidal streams, due to high surface area to volume ratios, are more susceptible effects of excess nutrients, thus making them useful water quality indicators for larger watersheds. Macroinvertebrates are good…
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The Effects of Sugar on Pyruvate Decarboxylase 3 (PDC3) Expression in Arabidopsis thaliana Seedlings Under Hypoxic Stress
By Aber Gadelrab Faculty Mentor: Dr. April Wynn Abstract Global climate disruptions in differing regions are strongly impacted by flooding events. As flooding becomes more frequent, increased moisture in soil can cause waterlogging and increase stress on plants. Waterlogging results in hypoxia, or a shortage of oxygen available to the roots. Pyruvate decarboxylase (PDC) genes…
