Student Projects

December 2023 Graduates

Telestroke Outcomes Among Neurology Subspecialties

Student Researcher:

Sakina Bhatti

Mentor:

Dr. Eric Seachrist

Gene Therapy Restores Vision to an All Cone Mouse Model of Blue Cone Monochromacy

Student Researcher:

Katie Chmelik

Mentor:

Dr. Wentao Deng

Emergency Contraception Availability in Colleges and Universities Across the United States

Student Researcher:

Jenna Nagy

Mentor:

Dr. Camila Vieira Ligo Texiera

Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on Exercise Capacity in Mice

Student Researcher:

Taylor Payne

Mentor:

Dr. Kate Weil

May & August 2023 Graduates

Methamphetamine use in pregnancy & preeclampsia

Student Researcher:

Tegan Curren

Mentor:

Kelly Lemon

A Qualitive Study of Chronic Pain & Opioid Use: The Impact of Restrictive Prescribing

Student Researcher:

Marissa Davis

Mentor:

Dr. Cara Sedney

Burn Pit Inhalation Research Project

Student Researcher:

Austin Taylor

Mentor:

Dr. Tim Nurkiewicz

Covid-19 Educational Campaign Among Adults with Chronic Diseases

Student Researcher:

Tafadzwa Chapoto

Mentor:

Ranjita Misra

HPV-16 Increases Expression of Circular RNA circlGF2BP3 to Influence Cervical Cancer Progression

Student Researcher:

Sierra Ward

Mentor:

Dr. Ivan Martinez

Understanding KNDy Neuron Expression during Pubertal Development in Female Sheep

Student Researcher:

Tanner Lantz

Mentor:

Dr. Stan Hileman

August 2022 Graduates

Monitoring and Preventing Neuroleptic Use in Parkinsonian Population in an Inpatient Setup – Quality Control Measure

Student Researcher:

Ryder Dalton

Mentor:

Richa Tripathi, MD

Peptilogics, Inc: A Phase 1b Open-label, Dose-Escalating Study of PLG0206 Medication

Student Researcher:

Oleg Feldman

Mentor:

Matthew Dietz, MD

The Impact of Dental Medicaid Expansion of the Oral Health of West Virginia Residents

Student Researcher:

Deshawna Glenn

Mentor:

Fotinos Panagakos, DDS

Diabetes and Hypertension Self-Management Program (DHSMP)

Student Researcher:

Logan Howard

Mentor:

Ranjita Misra, PhD

Secukinumab Cost-Effectiveness versus Other Monoclonal Antibody Therapies for Psoriatic Arthritis Management

Student Researcher:

Muhammad Taaha Kashif

Mentor:

Khalid Kamal, PhD

Old Age with a Traumatic Mechanism of Injury Should be a Trauma Team Activation Criteria

Student Researcher:

Sarah Kemp

Mentor:

James M. Bardes, MD

Old Age with a Traumatic Mechanism of Injury Should be a Trauma Team Activation Criterion: Part II

Student Researcher:

Jaclyn Kitts

Mentor:

James M. Bardes, MD

Behavioral Abnormalities in E-cig Exposed Sprague Dawley Rats

Student Researcher:

Derek Maloney

Mentor:

I. Mark Olfert, PhD

The Research and Development of CBD Products

Student Researcher:

Peydan McVicker

Mentor:

New Harvest Botanicals

Influence of Scaling and Root Planing with Minocycline Microspheres on the Composition and Functional Characteristics of Subgingival Microbiome Communities

Student Researcher:

Adam Michalsk

Mentor:

Arif Salman Shakore, ABP

Perinatal Outcomes and Resources Provided in Patients that are COVID+ and have SUD Living in Rural Areas

Student Researcher:

Lou Millard

Mentor:

Omar Duenas Garcia, MD

Regulation of Glucose Metabolism in Cells

Student Researcher:

Jonathan Prince

Mentor:

Bradley Webb, PhD

Comparison of Cemented and Cementless Line to Line Stem Prosthesis

Student Researcher:

Chris Rasnake

Mentor:

Matthew Dietz, MD

Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes

Student Researcher:

Braelli Somerville

Mentor:

Amna Umer, MPH, PhD

Speech Intelligibility of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Student Researcher:

Sarah Tekavec

Mentor:

Anna Gravelin, PhD, CCC-SLP

ONE VOICE Training to Enable Nurses and Anesthesia Providers to Mitigate Pediatric Pre-surgical Anxiety

Student Researcher:

Katie Welch

Mentor:

Sarah Hinnant, RN, CRNA

May 2022 Graduates

The Effects of TF3 on lncRNAs of Ovarian Cancer Cells

Student Researcher:

Ashley Booth

Mentor:

Ivan Martinez, PhD

Impacts of Neurocognitive Deficits on Opioid Treatment (INSIDEOUT) Study

Student Researcher:

Baylee Farmer

Mentor:

Erin Winstanley, PhD

Surgery for the Treatment of HPV-Negative Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Student Researcher:

Chantz Collins

Mentor:

Erica McArdle, MD

Unpredictable Chronic Mild Stress (UCMS) in Cerebrovascular Activity

Student Researcher:

Briana Lynch

Mentor:

Paul Chantler, PhD

Outcomes of Initiation of Operative Treatment for PJI at Regional Hospitals Prior to Referral vs. Entire Course of Treatment Within a Tertiary Referral Center

Student Researcher:

Eric Janowitz

Mentor:

Matthew Dietz, MD

Identifying Themes in Guided Imagery Scripts Developed by Women Trying to Lose Weight: A Qualitative Study

Student Researcher:

Lily Loughman

Mentor:

Peter Giacobbi, PhD

Diabetes and Hypertension Self-Management Program (DHSMP

Student Researcher:

Marissa Magers

Mentor:

Ranjita Misra, PhD

Neurokinin B and C-Fos Expression During Pubertal Development in Female Sheep

Student Researcher:

Marqus Creavalle

Mentor:

Stan Hileman, PhD

Assessing the Availability of Emergency Contraceptives in the U.S.

Student Researcher:

Sara Levengood

Mentor:

Amie Ashcraft, PhD and Sarah Farjo, DO

August 2021 Graduates

Using Nanoparticles for Neuroprotective Effects in Zebrafish

Student Researcher:

Victoria Bonafield

Mentor:

Werner Geldenhuys, PhD

The Influences of Career Choice in STEM and Pre-Dental Students

Student Researcher:

Michaela Campbell

Mentor:

Dr. R. Constance Wiener, DMD, PhD

Dental Anxiety

Student Researcher:

Alexis Casuccio

Mentor:

Fotinos Panagakos, DDS

Nitrite Supplementation Restores Aortic Health in Chronically Stressed Mice

Student Researcher:

Ryan Childers

Mentor:

Paul Chantler, PhD

Proline Metabolism in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium

Student Researcher:

James Davie

Mentor:

Jianhai Du, PhD

Utilization Patterns of Tele-stroke in Rural Emergency Medicine

Student Researcher:

Cristal Espinosa

Mentor:

Amelia Adcock, MD

MRSA in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis

Student Researcher:

Courtney Glover

Mentor:

Kathryn Moffett

Black Men’s Response to Black Women After Public Disclosure of Sexual Assault

Student Researcher:

Jamie Hartnett

Mentor:

Danielle Davidov, PhD

Cost Analysis & Blood Volume Comparisons of Standard vs. Pediatric Tubes in Surgical ICU Blood Transfusions

Student Researcher:

Marvin Hudson

Mentor:

Connie Dela’O, MD

Understanding Diabetes and Peripheral Arterial Disease-related Amputation at the Community-level in a High-risk Rural Area Using Mixed-methods and Community Engagement Approaches

Student Researcher:

Lanita Kim

Mentor:

Samantha Minc, MD

A Community Partnership for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research for Diabetes in WV

Student Researcher:

Sarah Lipinski

Mentor:

Ranjita Misra, PhD

Yield of EEG in Evaluation of Encephalopathy Related to Toxin/ Drug Ingestion

Student Researcher:

Joseph Melott

Mentor:

Zubeda Skeikh, MD

Electronic Cigarette Educational Intervention Within WV High Schools

Student Researcher:

Mackenzie Mitchell

Mentor:

R. Conastance Wiener, DMD, PhD and Summer Kuhn, MPH

Morbid Obesity and Post-Operative Care Cost

Student Researcher:

Matthew Moore

Mentor:

James Bardes, MD

Examining the Differential Effects of Traditional Float-Rest and Dry Float on Subjective and Objective Health Outcomes

Student Researcher:

Matthew Montgomery

Mentor:

Scott Galster, PhD

The Positive Environmental Impact of Virtual Isoretinoin Management

Student Researcher:

Cecelia Napier

Mentor:

Zachary Zinn, MD

Why Guatemala’s Children Are Still Hungry: Taking an In-depth look at the Nation’s Enduring Malnutrition Crisis

Student Researcher:

Liliana Nuss

Mentor:

Melissa Olfert, PhD

Survival of Dental Implants Placed in Ridge Preserved Sites: A Retrospective Study

Student Researcher:

Aagna Patel

Mentor:

Dr. Alif Salman Abdul Shakore

Emergency Contraception Access in West Virginia Pharmacies

Student Researcher:

Cassidy Pinion

Mentor:

Amie Ashcraft, MD

Eating Disorders During Pregnancy

Student Researcher:

Kristen Ranson

Mentor:

Elizabeth Claydon, PhD

May 2021 Graduates

Cerebro-Vascular effects of chronic stress

Student Researcher:

Chris Berman

Mentor:

Paul Chantler, PhD

Impacts of Telemedicine on a Pain Management Clinic

Student Researcher:

Kristen Brown

Mentor:

Rudy Malayil, MD

Understanding Possible Underlying Factors Associated with Strokes

Student Researcher:

Charles Byrum

Mentor:

Amelia Adcock, MD

Neuro-hemodynamic Monitoring in Patients on ECMO

Student Researcher:

Keleigh Cochran

Mentor:

Nicholas Brandmeir, MD

Food As Medicine

Student Researcher:

Sydney Dennison

Mentor:

Lauri Andress, PhD, JD

The Utilization of Immune Biomarkers for Differential Diagnosis of Mild Acute Ischemic Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack and Stroke Mimic

Student Researcher:

Nour Foual

Mentor:

Ashley Petrone, PhD

Electronic Cigarette Usage Observed in Patients Treated at WVU School of Dentistry

Student Researcher:

Lauren Hine

Mentor:

Fotinos Panagakos, DDS

Personalized health risk early detection/ Guiding prehospital transport

Student Researcher:

Melissa Kelly

Mentor:

Jim Bardes, MD and Dan Grabo, MD

Identifying Patchy Local Interneurons by Loops and Patches and Investigating Significance of Loops

Student Researcher:

Victoria Knotts

Mentor:

Andrew Dacks, PhD

Search for a ZIP12-specific Antagonist

Student Researcher:

Ben Mendelson

Mentor:

Charles Anderson, PhD and Werner Geldenhuys, PhD

Effects of Chronic Stress on Aortic Function and Structure

Student Researcher:

Keshawn Merritt-Pannell

Mentor:

Paul Chantler, PhD

Changes in Brain Vasculature Following Cardiac Arrest with Exposure to Light at Night

Student Researcher:

Ryan Shaner

Mentor:

Randy Nelson, PhD

August 2020 Graduates

Using the Short Physical Performance Battery Protocol to Objectively Assess Kidney Transplant Patients

Student Researcher:

David Wroth

Mentor:

Lindsay Biondi, MD

Retrospective Analysis of Demographics and Restorative Procedures Performed in the WVU School of Dentistry Pediatric Clinic

Student Researcher:

Lauren Wiles

Mentor:

Gina Graziani, DDS, MS and Fotinos Panagakos, DMD, PhD

Using an Implementation Research Framework to Identify Facilitators and Barriers to Physical Activity and Weight Loss in Appalachia

Student Researcher:

Tyra Turner

Mentor:

Cara Sedney, MD

Developing a De-Identified Thyroid Surgery Registry to Improve Future Data Acquisition

Student Researcher:

Christina Sundar

Mentor:

Melissa LoPinto, MD, MPH

Investigating the Timing of Prophylactic Antibiotic Use in Patients with Open Fractures

Student Researcher:

Heath Stevens

Mentor:

James Bardes, MD

Effects of Volleyball and Basketball on the Patellar and Achilles Tendons and Regional Difference in Ultrasound Micromorphology in the Achilles Tendon

Student Researcher:

Leah Stern

Mentor:

Yu-Jen Chang, PhD

Effects of Volleyball and Basketball on the Patellar and Achilles Tendons

Student Researcher:

Casey Schlachter

Mentor:

Yu-Jen Chang, PhD

Synthesis and Study of Photoactive Agent Emodin-Peptide for Targeting Skin Cancer Cells

Student Researcher:

Dilip Nagisetty

Mentor:

Andrey Bobko, PhD

My Experience in the Ortho Lab

Student Researcher:

Dominic Lombardo

Mentor:

Matthew Dietz, MD

Prevalence of Diabetes in Saudi Arabia

Student Researcher:

Nora Hamdi

Mentor:

Jamal Mustafa, PhD

Maintenance of Surgical Optimization in Total Joint Arthroplasty

Student Researcher:

Lisa Eller

Mentor:

Matt Dietz, MD

HELP-SURVIVE

Student Researcher:

Rhae Eisenman

Mentor:

Jennifer Knight Davis, MD

Disruption of Metabolic, Sleep, and Sensorimotor Functional Outcomes in a Female Transgenic Mouse Model of AD

Student Researcher:

Maggie Dransfeld

Mentor:

Candice Brown, PhD

The Effects of Photobiomodulation on Anaerobic Exercise and Recovery

Student Researcher:

Samuel Crow

Mentor:

Andrew G. Thompson, PhD

FitBit as a Tool to Increase Compliance with Post-Operative Ambulation Instructions

Student Researcher:

Nathan Cook

Mentor:

Kimberly Bailey, MD

Accountable Health Communities Project

Student Researcher:

Sabrina Burtner

Mentor:

Lesley Cottrell, PhD

Evaluation of Special Operations Clinical Training at an Academic Medical Center with Knowledge Assessment and Clinical Skills Confidence Survey

Student Researcher:

Joshua Bombard

Mentor:

Daniel Grabo, MD

Sleep Disorder Curriculum in US Dental Schools

Student Researcher:

Cameron Blaquiere

Mentor:

Fotinos Panagakos, DMD

Characterizing Preventative and Supportive Care Service Access to Gynecological Cancer Patients in West Virginia

Student Researcher:

Henna Bhatia

Mentor:

Nicole L. Stout, DPT, CLT, FAPTA

Expanding the Kidney Donor Pool Through Use of Hepatitis C-Infected Donors

Student Researcher:

Marissa Alvarez

Mentor:

Lynsey Biondi, MD

Functional Eye Health Screening in the Elderly Trauma Patient

Student Researcher:

Alexander Albuquerque

Mentor:

James Bardes, MD

May 2020 Graduates

Prevalence of Vaping in a dental school patient population

Student Researcher:

Luke Corbin

Mentor:

Fotinos Panagakos, DMD, PhD, MA, MBA

Incidence of Cerebral Vasospasm and Delayed Cerebral Ischemia Following Non-Traumatic Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Student Researcher:

Connor Thomas

Mentor:

Ashley B. Petrone, PhD

Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Dentin Hypersensitivity: A Student Population

Student Researcher:

Skyler Terrell

Mentor:

Fotinos Panagakos DMD, PhD, MA, MBA

The Role of TNAP in the Blood-Brain Barrier and Sepsis

Student Researcher:

Daniel Proctor

Mentor:

Candice Brown, PhD

Machine Learning (ML) in health dataset analysis

Student Researcher:

Tristen Cheuvront

Mentor:

Mark Olfert, PhD

Opioids & Amp; Orthopedics: A retrospective study on orthopedic trauma patients and correlative opioid use

Student Researcher:

Macy Carder

Mentor:

Connie DeLa’O, MD

Emergency Contraceptive Availability in WV

Student Researcher:

Nicole Matthews

Mentor:

Amie Ashcraft, PhD, MPH

Biomechanical/ Motion Analysis Systems

Student Researcher:

Taylor Mulkey

Mentor:

Jason Stone

Evaluating the Quality and Impact of Periodontology Resident Research at U.S. Dental Programs

Student Researcher:

Zach Lynn

Mentor:

Arif Salman Abdul Shakore

Using Grip Strength for Frailty Assessment in the Geriatric Trauma Patient

Student Researcher:

Derek Leohner

Mentor:

Connie DeLa’O, MD

A Quality Improvement Educations Initiative to Increase HPV Vaccination Completion Rates in Pre-teen Children by Monitoring Rates Among Physicians at WVU Practices

Student Researcher:

Brooklyn Campbell

Mentor:

Kathryn Moffett, MD

Food and Non-Food Cravings: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

Student Researcher:

Kristen Knotts

Mentor:

R. Constance Wiener, DMD, PhD

The Effectiveness of Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Patients

Student Researcher:

Carrie Huffman

Mentor:

Connie DeLa’O, MD

August 2019 Graduates

Adrenergic Staining of Human Cerebrovasculature

Student Researcher:

Gus Shaffer

Mentor:

Ashley Petrone, PhD

Recognition of prior learning: A promising tool in the selection of surgical trainees using a laproscopic and endoscopic simulation study.

Student Researcher:

Abdulrahman Al-Halak

Mentor:

Salim Abunnaja, MD

The Relationship of Self-Rated Mental Health, Social/Emotional Health and Clinical Factors in Patients with Comorbid Diabetes and Hypertension.

Student Researcher:

Sara Nayeem

Mentor:

Ranjita Misra, PhD

VerifyNow® POC Tests Safely Guide ER Platelet Transfusions

Student Researcher:

William Underwood

Mentor:

James Bardes, MD

Relationship of barriers to care and complications after HPB surgery in cancer patients.

Student Researcher:

Cheyenne Earle

Mentor:

Carl Schmidt, MD

Relationship Between Preoperative Functional Status and Post-Operative Health

Student Researcher:

Latoia Eppinger

Mentor:

Carl Schmidt, MD

Assessment of Fracture Resistance of Maxillary Molar Teeth After Root Canal Preparation Using Three Different Rotary Instruments (vTaper, Protaper, Vortex Blue): Finite Element Analysis.

Student Researcher:

Mohamad Al-Halak

Mentor:

Mehran Malakpour, DDS

Evaluating the Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in Adult Diabetics in West Virginia.

Student Researcher:

Tyler Collard

Mentor:

Fotinos Panagakos, DDS

Neutrophil Count is an Accurate Differential Diagnostic Biomarker in Stroke Versus Transient Ischemic Attack.

Student Researcher:

Ronald Stephens

Mentor:

Ashley Petrone, PhD

The effect of statewide legislation on narcotics prescribing in trauma.

Student Researcher:

Jennifer Brezny

Mentor:

Connie DeLa’O, MD

Characteristics of Biofilm Formation on Exterior and Luminal Surfaces of Pediatric Endotracheal Tubes

Student Researcher:

Bryan Richie

Mentor:

Alison Wilson, MD

Incidentally Found Tumors

Student Researcher:

Olivia Nicoloudakis

Mentor:

Carl Schmidt, MD

Transportation Barriers and the Willingness of Rural Residents to Participate in Healthcare Treatment, Education and Healthy Lifestyle

Student Researcher:

Demaris Bell

Mentor:

Ranjita Misar, PhD

To See or Not To See a Cesarean-Induced Isthmocele: A Cutting Edge Question

Student Researcher:

Joshua Shrout

Mentor:

James Coad, MD

Survey Analysis of Vaccinations in Pediatric Sub-specialty Clinics

Student Researcher:

Kiana Bullett

Mentor:

Kathryn Moffett-Bradford, MD

May 2019 Graduates

Weight Gain Following Pediatric Surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Student Researcher:

Elizabeth Gregor

Mentor:

Christopher Bailey, MD

Clinical Peer Review of Case Conferences of Elective Operations for Oncology Surgeons.

Student Researcher:

Caroline Bailey

Mentor:

Carl Schmidt, MD

The role of family and friends in the self-management of diabetes and hypertension.

Student Researcher:

Sreedatta Mahavadi

Mentor:

Ranjita Misra, PhD

Evaluation of Illicit Substance Use and Urine Toxicology Results of At-Risk Pregnant Women and the Effects on the Child at Birth

Student Researcher:

Laura Tabor

Mentor:

Omar Duenas, MD

Age-Dependent Differences in the Cerebrovascular Architecture of Rat Brains

Student Researcher:

Maher Shammaa

Mentor:

Jason Huber, PhD

FitBit as a Tool for Post-operative Ambulation

Student Researcher:

Michael DeRosa

Mentor:

Kimberly Bailey, MD

The Effect of Prescription Anti-Seizure Medications on Emergency Room Visits Following Gamma Knife Radiation Treatment

Student Researcher:

Catherine Jones

Mentor:

Christopher Cifarelli, MD

Bite Marks in Forensic Dentistry

Student Researcher:

Erin Walters

Mentor:

R. Constance Wiener, DMD, PhD

Finding Wellness

Student Researcher:

Summer Godshall

Mentor:

Gwen Emery, MD

The Prevalence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing Among Young, College-Aged Adults

Student Researcher:

Allison Moore

Mentor:

W. Constance Wiener, DMD

Patient Preference for Xerostomia and Hyposalivation Treatments with Different Types of Lozenges

Student Researcher:

Elizabeth Labuda

Mentor:

Elizabeth Kao, DMD

Third Molar Tooth Bud Development Using Historical Panoramic Radiographs

Student Researcher:

Nathan Millerberg

Mentor:

James Coad, MD

Opioid Use in the Trauma Patient who experience a Long Bone Fracture

Student Researcher:

Thomas Brisky

Mentor:

Alison Wilson, MD

December 2018 Graduates

Investigating the use of an adjustable rib belt for geriatric rib fracture patients

Student Researcher:

Wasila Madhoun

Mentor:

Alison Wilson, MD

August 2018 Graduates

Quality assurance project assessing spinal cord compression at WVU

Student Researcher:

Madison Messinger

Mentor:

Malcolm Mattes, MD

Time of survival of a secondary metastasis relation to distance traveled to gamma knife treatment.

Student Researcher:

Alexandra Arnold

Mentor:

Chris Cifarelli, MD

Secondary Osteoporosis in West Virginia: A Retrospective Study

Student Researcher:

Winnie Pham

Mentor:

Melissa Lo Pinto, MD

The Effects of High Intensity Interval Training on Arterial Stiffness and Cardiovascular Health

Student Researcher:

Erin Mueller

Mentor:

Paul Chantler, PhD

Influence of Social Media on Acne Treatments

Student Researcher:

Clementine Etoundi

Mentor:

Zach Zinn, MD

The Different Mechanisms of Apolipoprotein Isoforms in Alzheimer's Disease

Student Researcher:

Shree Khadayat

Mentor:

Abhik Sen, PhD

The effects of peripheral viral mimetic on the CXCL 10 signaling pathway

Student Researcher:

Basma Basma

Mentor:

Greg Konat, PhD

A Retrospective Comparison of CT-Stroke Protocol and MRI Modalities in Stroke Patients.

Student Researcher:

Patrick Kane

Mentor:

Amelia Adcock, MD

Evaluation of the King-Devick test as a concussion screening tool in WV high school athletes.

Student Researcher:

Gage Hurlbert

Mentor:

Brenden Balick, MD

Necrotizing Fasciitis: Local and National Trends

Student Researcher:

Hasan Muzaffer

Mentor:

Kim Bailey

Relationship between Serum Albumin levels and BMI in Breast Cancer

Student Researcher:

Eric Lewis

Mentor:

Emidio Pistilli, PhD

The Use of Adjustable Rib Belts for Non-Geriatric Rib Fracture Patients

Student Researcher:

W. Michael Harris

Mentor:

Alison Wilson, MD

May 2018 Graduates

Effects of Patient Variables on Indwelling Ureteral Stent Biofilm Formation and Associated Infections

Student Researcher:

Natalie Green

Mentor:

Alison Wilson, MD

Bridging the Gap of Pediatric Disability Providers in a West Virginia

Student Researcher:

Whitney Horton

Mentor:

Lesley Cottrell, PhD

Temporal Dynamics of Peripheral Leukocytes Following Acute Ischemic Stroke

Student Researcher:

Kelsey Steele

Mentor:

Ashley Petrone, PhD

The Utility of the Mild Behavioral Impairment Checklist (MBI-C) as a Teaching Tool about Executive Dysfunction for Caregivers of those with Cognitive Impairment.

Student Researcher:

Catherine Waldron

Mentor:

Mark Miller, MD

Finding Wellness: A Hospital and Community Initiative

Student Researcher:

Catherine Turner

Mentor:

Gwen Emery, MD

Exploring Factors That Improve Quality of Care in Acute and Chronic Surgical Wounds in West Virginia Patients.

Student Researcher:

Yassin Ismaeel

Mentor:

Ranjita Misra, PhD and Cris Ueno, MD

Discovery of a dual monoamine oxidase B and acetylcholine esterase inhibitor that improves memory and shows neuroprotection in the C. elegans model of Parkinson’s disease

Student Researcher:

Parker Kuyk

Mentor:

Werner Geldenhuys

A Community-Based Diabetes Project

Student Researcher:

Jessica Armes

Mentor:

Ranjita Misra, PhD

Morphological and Functional Implications of Sexual Dimorphism in the Retrochiasmatic Area Population of NK3R-containing Neurons

Student Researcher:

Brett Szeligo

Mentor:

Robert Goodman, PhD