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Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student-Faculty Research

Cancer research

 

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is an interdisciplinary, research-intensive program.

The following list includes current and historic, individual student research projects, public presentations from conferences, symposia and exhibitions*, and peer-reviewed publications. For abstracts on each project see Students as Scholars.

Students can get a list of their projects by going to CLIQ in the Gateway.  Under the CLIQ menu, go to Profiles and then My ePortfolio.    If you are an alum and would like a copy of your projects, please submit a research project request form.

*“Supported by:” on Student Conference Presentation records indicates the entity or funding mechanism that supported the student’s participation in the conference, i.e. travel expenses, poster costs, etc.  For on-campus conferences, the supporting entity is usually the academic department sponsoring the event.

**“Supported by:” on Student Research Project records indicates the entity or funding mechanism that supported the student’s research costs, i.e. supplies, materials, equipment, stipends, local or international research travel, etc.


2021

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Rachel Sara FlameDietary HDAC Inhibitors Fail to Inhibit HDAC enzymes in Trichoplusia ni (Cabbage looper)
Conference: 36th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Thomas Arnold
Vladimir Aleksandrov MarkovSynthesis and evaluation of modulators of the heat shock system
Conference: 36th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor
Alexandra Lila TymikiwSynthesis and evaluation of modulators of the heat shock system
Conference: 36th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor

2020

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Lauren KagelerOptimization of amine transaminase catalyzed reactions
Conference: 20th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Songeun KimIsoprenoid depletion reduces expression of miRNAs that regulate inflammation in a model of mevalonate kinase deficiency.
Conference: 20th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Tiffany Frey
Katherine Rose KoczirkaTGF-b enhancer reporters in zebrafish
Conference: 20th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Zoey Alyssa MillerIsoprenoid Depletion Reduces Expression of MecroRNAs That Regulate Inflammation
Conference: 52nd Society for Leukocyte Biology Annual Meeting
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Zoey Alyssa MillerIsoprenoid depletion reduces expression of miRNAs that regulate inflammation in a model of mevalonate kinase deficiency.
Conference: 20th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Tiffany Frey
Brigette Autumn StickneyDetection of Fluoride in Microbial Culture
Conference: American Chemical Society National Meeting and Expo 2020
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Award
Jason Gavenonis
Lauren Marie WoznickiThe adductor longus origin angle (ALOA): A possible predictor of pattern of core muscle injury
Conference: 20th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department

2019

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Benjamin Noah AhernSynthesis of Diclofenac Analogue as Mucosal-Associated Invariant T Cell Antigen
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Benjamin Noah AhernRevealing the structure and function relationship through in vivo evolution of Turnip crinkle virus satellite RNA C
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
David Kushner
Amanda Natalie AllanATPase Activity of Mutant and Wild-type Hsp70
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor
Ali BayatThe Analysis of Viral RNA 3' End Stability
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
David Kushner
Kayla BendinelliThe Role of EGR1 and AP1 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2019
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Michael Roberts
Kevin BirungiReprogramming Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells: The Role of UNC93B1
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Shannon Marie BonnerThe Role of EGR1 and AP1 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2019
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Michael Roberts
Ashir Aseesh BorahThe Role of EGR1 and AP1 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2019
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Michael Roberts
Ashir Aseesh BorahRandom Forest as a Predictor for Gene Networks from RNA Sequencing Data
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Lillian Jane BussemaReprogramming Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells: The Role of SERPINE1
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Tara Elizabeth CassidyThe Analysis of Viral RNA 3' End Stability
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
David Kushner
Meredith D DavisCloning and Characterization of Hsp70 Double Mutant
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor
Erin Grace HartenEvaluation of MicroRNA Gene Expression in Auto-Inflammatory Disease
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Tiffany Frey
Jacqueline Rachael HwangComparative cytotoxicity analysis of free drug, targeted, and non-targeted drug-loaded nanoparticles in MDR1-positive cancer cells
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Kaitlyn Elizabeth KaladyEvaluation of MicroRNA Gene Expression in Auto-Inflammatory Disease
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Tiffany Frey
Mary Katherine LevangieReprogramming Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells: The Role of ZNF697
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Kellyn Maura MaddenThe Role of CDKN2B in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2019
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Michael Roberts
Ryan Thomas McMahonReprogramming Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells: The Role of NR4A3
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Zoey Alyssa MillerDetermining the Role of c-Cbl in Integrin Dependent Human T Cell Migration
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Katherine Sarah MnuskinReprogramming Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells: The Role of BCL11A
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Dylan Gregory PryorRevealing the structure and function relationship through in vivo evolution of Turnip crinkle virus satellite RNA C
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
David Kushner
Emily Marie RiederDevelopment of Full Sweet, Umami, and Bitter Taste Responsiveness in Mice Requires Regulators of G Protein Signaling-21 (RGS21)
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Liam Alec StensonDoes Parthenolide induce heat shock in HEK273T cells?
Conference: 34th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor
Ashley Alicia TucewiczThe Role of C7orf50 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2019
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Michael Roberts

2018

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Simona BajgaiPLA: A DNA-based fluorescent probe technology for determining protein proximity in cell
Conference: 33rd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
John Henson
Kayla BendinelliReprogramming Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells: Regulation Of The Changing Transcriptome
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Shannon Marie BonnerReprogramming Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells: Regulation Of The Changing Transcriptome
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Garret Hilton CernyDysregulation of lncRNAs in a model of chronic kidney disease
Conference: 33rd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Nikolaos Tsotakos
Grace Elizabeth CrosslandThe role of CDKN1A and CDKN2B in the reprogramming of AML cells toward cell cycle arrest.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Grace Elizabeth CrosslandThe role of CDKN1A and CDKN2B in the reprogramming of AML cells toward cell cycle arrest
Conference: 33rd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Grace Elizabeth CrosslandReprogramming Human Leukemia Cells toward Cell Cycle Arrest
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Grace Elizabeth CrosslandReprogramming Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells: Regulation Of The Changing Transcriptome
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Thai Uyen Phuoc DinhDon't get too hot: Electrophiles take away Energy from Heat-shock?
Conference: 33rd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor
Heather Leigh EnglishEvaluation Of Thp-1 Cells As A Model System For Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Tiffany Frey
Julia Rose FerrisDon't get too hot: Electrophiles take away Energy from Heat-shock?
Conference: 33rd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor
Courtney M GamacheThe Taming Of The Yeast: Domestication Of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae And Saccharomyces Paradoxus Yeasts
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Dana Somers
Nancy GomezDetermining the Stress Response of ORFan Genes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Conference: 33rd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Dana Somers
Hannah Leigh HartmanDysregulation of lncRNAs in a model of chronic kidney disease
Conference: 33rd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Nikolaos Tsotakos
Songeun KimPLA: A DNA-based fluorescent probe technology for determining protein proximity in cell
Conference: 33rd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
John Henson
Songeun KimTransduced Tat-Aldose Reductase Protein Protects Against Oxidative Stress-Induced Sh-Sy5y Cell Death And Parkinson Disease In A Mouse Model
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Ryan KowashExpression Of Aldh Isoforms In Colon Tumorigenesis
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Ho An LauEstradiol Does Not Affect Spasms In The Betamethasone-NMDA Rat Model Of Infantile Spasms.
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Ho An LauIntraperitoneal injection of the dietary supplement Prevagen® does not improve short-term memory in the day-old chick
Conference: 33rd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Teresa Barber
Madison L McDoleFruit And Seaweed Polyphenols: Potential Inhibitors Of Amyloid Aggregation In Alzheimer's Disease
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Thomas Arnold
Madison L McDoleBrown seaweed phenolics as a multipurpose amyloid beta aggregation inhibitor
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jason Gavenonis,Thomas Arnold
Egmidio MedinaReprogramming Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells: Regulation Of The Changing Transcriptome
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Zoey Alyssa MillerCharacterization Of Extracellular Vesicles In A Model Of Acute Lung Injury
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Tiffany Frey
Kimberly Jean MonteferanteEvaluation Of Thp-1 Cells As A Model System For Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Tiffany Frey
Marissa Christina RuschilCharacterization Of Extracellular Vesicles In A Model Of Acute Lung Injury
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Tiffany Frey
Namir SaadeDysregulation of lncRNAs in a model of chronic kidney disease
Conference: 33rd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Nikolaos Tsotakos
Bakary SamasaPLA: A DNA-based fluorescent probe technology for determining protein proximity in cell
Conference: 33rd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
John Henson
Alexis Lee ScottThe Use Of Tetrahymena In Dewatering Algae And Creating Biofuel
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Tulley ShofnerReprogramming Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells: Regulation Of The Changing Transcriptome
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Sadie Ann SignorellaAntibody See Yorkie?: Characterizing the Protein Expression in the Drosophila Embryo
Conference: 2018 Society for Development Biology Northeast Regional Conference
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Kirsten Guss
Sadie Ann SignorellaAntibody See Yorkie?: Characterizing Protein Expression In The Drosophila Embryo
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Kirsten Guss
Vincent Joseph TurnbullBrown seaweed phenolics as a multipurpose amyloid beta aggregation inhibitor
Conference: 33rd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jason Gavenonis,Thomas Arnold
Vincent Joseph TurnbullFruit And Seaweed Polyphenols: Potential Inhibitors Of Amyloid Aggregation In Alzheimer's Disease
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Thomas Arnold
Madison WeirickThe Taming Of The Yeast: Domestication Of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae And Saccharomyces Paradoxus Yeasts
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Dana Somers
Albert WestfallFruit And Seaweed Polyphenols: Potential Inhibitors Of Amyloid Aggregation In Alzheimer's Disease
Conference: 18th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Thomas Arnold

2017

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Emma Kate BatchelderThe Role of EGR1 and FOS in Phorbol Ester-Induced Genetic Reprogramming of AML Cells.
Conference: 32nd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Kayla BendinelliAn Integrative Analysis of Human Cancer: Exploiting the Synergy of Mathematical Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: Seraph Foundation
Number of Weeks: 8
Michael Roberts
Shannon Marie BonnerAn Integrative Analysis of Human Cancer: Exploiting the Synergy of Mathematical Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: Seraph Foundation
Number of Weeks: 8
Michael Roberts
Samuel A EatonThe Role of EGR1 and FOS in Phorbol Ester-Induced Genetic Reprogramming of AML Cells.
Conference: 32nd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Danny Aladdin-Sinoe HammoudiDevelopment of New Trypanothione Reductase Inhibitors as Potential Therapeutics for Chagas Disease
Conference: 32nd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jason Gavenonis
Jessica Paige Hampton32nd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Conference: 32nd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Gavin Robert HarterDevelopment of New Trypanothione Reductase Inhibitors as Potential Therapeutics for Chagas Disease
Conference: 32nd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jason Gavenonis
Weiyi HuangDevelopment of New Trypanothione Reductase Inhibitors as Potential Therapeutics for Chagas Disease
Conference: 32nd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jason Gavenonis
Jacqueline Rachael HwangIdentification of Beta-Catenin-Interacting Proteins in Nuclei of Native Rat Collecting Duct Cell
Conference: 32nd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Ho An LauAn Integrative Analysis of Human Cancer: Exploiting the Synergy of Mathematical Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: Seraph Foundation
Number of Weeks: 8
Michael Roberts
Nikita Andreevich LeonovIn Silico Analysis and molecular docking study of S-Adenosylhomocysteine Hydrolase Inhibit
Conference: 32nd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Tyler Vincent LlewellynIsoprenoid depletion alters inflammatory gene expression in human cells
Conference: 32nd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Tiffany Frey
Egmidio MedinaAn Integrative Analysis of Human Cancer: Exploiting the Synergy of Mathematical Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: Seraph Foundation
Number of Weeks: 8
Michael Roberts
Alexander James MyersAn Integrative Analysis of Human Cancer: Exploiting the Synergy of Mathematical Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: Seraph Foundation
Number of Weeks: 8
Michael Roberts
Eric Thomas VogtIsoprenoid depletion alters inflammatory gene expression in human cells
Conference: 32nd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Tiffany Frey
Madeline Kristine WheelerComparison of synthetases in the incorporation of the non-natural amino acid p-azidophenylalanine in the oncogenic protein kRas
Conference: 253rd Annual Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting
Supported by: ACS Women's Chemistry Committee, R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Rebecca Connor
Lindsey Samantha ZweckerIsoprenoid depletion alters inflammatory gene expression in human cells
Conference: 32nd Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Tiffany Frey

2016

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Grace Elizabeth CrosslandElectrophilic sesquiterpene lactones modulate the heat shock response system.
Conference: 250th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition
Supported by: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Department
Rebecca Connor
Cassandra Elizabeth HolbertRole of bcl-2 family proteins in phorbol ester-induced apoptosis of acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Cassandra Elizabeth HolbertRole of Bcl-2 Family Proteins in Phorbol Ester-Induced Apoptosis of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: American Association for Cancer Researchers
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Michael Roberts
Andrew Shriver McGowanElectrophilic modification of heat shock protein 70 by sesquiterpene lactones
Conference: 250th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition
Rebecca Connor
Alexis N NewtonElectrophilic sesquiterpene lactones modulate the heat shock response system.
Conference: 250th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition
Rebecca Connor
Thomas Walter NowlanChIPing Away at ChIP: on the way to identifying targets of scalloped
Conference: Northeast Regional Meeting of the Society of Developmental Biology
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Kirsten Guss
Myungsun ShinElectrophilic modification of heat shock protein 70 by sesquiterpene lactones
Conference: 250th American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition
Rebecca Connor

2015

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Emma Kate BatchelderThe Role of Interleukin 1B During Human Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Charlie Franklin BayneUse of in vivo SELEX to examine a potential base pairing interaction between two discontinuous regions of a non-coding viral RNA
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
David Kushner
Courtney Elizabeth CapellaThe Myc Oncogene in Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
La Niece Nicole CarpenterCuring Cancer in Culture: The Genetic Reprogramming of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
La Niece Nicole CarpenterCuring Cancer in Culture: The Genetic Reprogramming of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
La Niece Nicole CarpenterAn Integrative Analysis of Human Cancer: Exploiting the Synergy of Mathematical Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: Seraph Foundation
Number of Weeks: 8
Michael Roberts
Alexander Charles CrawfordExpression of BCL-2 and Bcl-6 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Samuel A EatonCuring Cancer in Culture: The Genetic Reprogramming of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Samuel A EatonAn Integrative Analysis of Human Cancer: Exploiting the Synergy of Mathematical Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: Seraph Foundation
Number of Weeks: 8
Michael Roberts
Samuel A EatonThe Role of Interleukin 1B During Human Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Mansoor Ahmed GhotoCuring Cancer in Culture: The Genetic Reprogramming of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Mansoor Ahmed GhotoCan a "survival gene" cause cancer cell death: The curious case of MCL-1.
Conference: 15th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Mansoor Ahmed GhotoCuring cancer in culture: The genetic re-programming of human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Conference: 15th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Julia Dalton HaydenAutomated Functional Clustering of the Crotonase Superfamily
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Julia Dalton HaydenThe Role of Interleukin 8 During Phorbol Ester Induced Differentiation of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Cassandra Elizabeth HolbertCuring cancer in culture: The genetic re-programming of human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Conference: 15th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Cassandra Elizabeth HolbertCuring Cancer in Culture: The Genetic Reprogramming of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Cassandra Elizabeth HolbertGenetic re-programming of the acute myeloid leukemia cell line HL-60: Regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation, and programmed cell death.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Cassandra Elizabeth HolbertCan a "survival gene" cause cancer cell death: The curious case of MCL-1.
Conference: 15th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Cassandra Elizabeth HolbertAn Integrative Analysis of Human Cancer: Exploiting the Synergy of Mathematical Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: Seraph Foundation
Number of Weeks: 8
Michael Roberts
Christopher Aaron HolmesExpression of BCL-2 and Bcl-6 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Peter Graham HowardThe Role of Interleukin 8 During Phorbol Ester Induced Differentiation of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Nikita Andreevich LeonovExpression of BCL-2 and Bcl-6 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Maxwell S LioThe Expression of the Cyclin/CDK Inhibitor, CDKN1A, in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Kayleigh Elisabeth MakoidSearching for Aneuploid Tolerance Genes
Number of Weeks: 8
Abigail Olivia MarriottCan a "survival gene" cause cancer cell death: The curious case of MCL-1.
Conference: 15th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Abigail Olivia MarriottCuring Cancer in Culture: The Genetic Reprogramming of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Abigail Olivia MarriottThe Myc Oncogene in Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Abigail Olivia MarriottAn Integrative Analysis of Human Cancer: Exploiting the Synergy of Mathematical Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: Seraph Foundation
Number of Weeks: 8
Michael Roberts
Sahil Rajivshiv NayyarOptical simulation of metal nanostructures using the discrete dipole approximation
Supported by: Carrie Kouadio, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign: Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology
Number of Weeks: 8
Thomas Walter NowlanChIPing away at ChIP: on the way to identifying targets of scalloped
Conference: 15th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Kirsten Guss
Rosemary Lillian PalmieriThe Expression of the Cyclin/CDK Inhibitor, CDKN1A, in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Sarah Elizabeth PelletierThe Role of Interleukin 8 During Phorbol Ester Induced Differentiation of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Nicole Elizabeth PriceThe Myc Oncogene in Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Ian Samuel RavinThe Expression of the Cyclin/CDK Inhibitor, CDKN1A, in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Elizabeth Anne ReeseReconstitution of LC3-associated phagocytosis in Atg16L1-/- mouse embryonic fibroblasts
Conference: 15th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Slade Dylan ReisnerThe Expression of the Cyclin/CDK Inhibitor, CDKN1A, in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Melissa Beth RifkinQuantifying Phototoxicity: Singlet Oxygen Production of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Octanol
Number of Weeks: 8
Juliana Dee SchneiderCan a "survival gene" cause cancer cell death: The curious case of MCL-1.
Conference: 15th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Juliana Dee SchneiderCuring Cancer in Culture: The Genetic Reprogramming of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Juliana Dee SchneiderCuring cancer in culture: The genetic re-programming of human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Conference: 15th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Mackenzie Frances ShelgrenThe Myc Oncogene in Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Evan Andrew SolomonExpression of BCL-2 and Bcl-6 in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Megan Ann SteklaThe Role of Interleukin 8 During Phorbol Ester Induced Differentiation of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Suleiman Yousef SudahThe Role of Interleukin 1B During Human Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Monica Ann ThapaThe Role of Interleukin 1B During Human Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: 30th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Bryan Glenn WackerInvestigating the HSF1-HSF2 interaction
Conference: 15th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department

2014

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Rinaldys Javier CastilloNSF 085670 STEP Program at ºìÐÓÖ±²¥app - In vivo evolution of a viral RNA
Supported by: National Science Foundation
Number of Weeks: 8
David Kushner
Gregory Alan ClarkEvaluation of Novel Thiol Derivatization Methods of Allium Species
Conference: 29th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Amy Witter
Wesley George DeanInvestigating the Neural Control of Muscles Used For Breathing In Boa Constrictors
Conference: 29th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Mary Niblock,Scott Boback
Mansoor Ahmed GhotoDifferentiation induced apoptosis in AML cells: The role of p73 in p53-independent versus p53-mediated apoptosis.
Jeffrey Forrester
Mansoor Ahmed GhotoInducing Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis in Human Leukemia Cells: The Roles of c-Myc and p73.
Conference: 14th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Mansoor Ahmed GhotoDifferentiation induced apoptosis in AML cells: The role of p73 in p53-independent versus p53-mediated apoptosis
Conference: 29th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Jonathan William JacksonEvaluation of Novel Thiol Derivatization Methods of Allium Species
Conference: 29th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Amy Witter
Adam Lee KaminskiShear-thinning hydrogels
Supported by: Stafford Fellowship
Number of Weeks: 8
Alexander Jon KasznelCharacterization of Proteins that Regulate Pre-mRNA Splicing
Conference: 247th American Chemical Society National Meeting: Chemistry and Materials for Energy
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Jennifer Kristina RushThe role of NgBR in regulating ER positive breast tumor resistance to chemotherapuetic drugs
Supported by: Medical College of Wisconsin
Number of Weeks: 9
Rizwan Mohamed SaffieInducing Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis in Human Leukemia Cells: The Roles of c-Myc and p73.
Conference: 14th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Rizwan Mohamed SaffieDifferentiation induced apoptosis in AML cells: The role of p73 in p53-independent versus p53-mediated apoptosis
Conference: American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Rizwan Mohamed SaffieDifferentiation induced apoptosis in AML cells: The role of p73 in p53-independent versus p53-mediated apoptosis.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Rizwan Mohamed SaffieThe Importance Of Fucosyltransferases In Breast Cancer Metastasis
Conference: 29th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rizwan Mohamed SaffieDifferentiation induced apoptosis in AML cells: The role of p73 in p53-independent versus p53-mediated apoptosis
Conference: 29th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Harold Irvin SalmonsInducing Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis in Human Leukemia Cells: The Roles of c-Myc and p73.
Conference: 14th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Harold Irvin SalmonsDifferentiation induced apoptosis in AML cells: The role of p73 in p53-independent versus p53-mediated apoptosis
Conference: American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Harold Irvin SalmonsDifferentiation induced apoptosis in AML cells: The role of p73 in p53-independent versus p53-mediated apoptosis
Conference: 29th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Juliana Dee SchneiderDifferentiation induced apoptosis in AML cells: The role of p73 in p53-independent versus p53-mediated apoptosis
Conference: 29th Annual Science Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Juliana Dee SchneiderInducing Cell Cycle Arrest and Apoptosis in Human Leukemia Cells: The Roles of c-Myc and p73.
Conference: 14th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Katri Elizabeth ThieleGenomic characterization of corticotropin-releasing hormone in preterm birth
Supported by: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Number of Weeks: 8

2013

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Christina Elizabeth BaumDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Aaron Dale BrumbaughGreen synthesis and characterization of bioreduced nanoparticles
Conference: American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting
Supported by: Ciba Student Travel Award, Green Chemistry Institute, American Chemical Society
Sarah St. Angelo
Aaron Dale BrumbaughNSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU):Purification and Analysis of the MJ1598 Protein from Methanocaldococcus jannaschii
Supported by: National Science Foundation (NSF) REU Program, University of Georgia Microbiology
Number of Weeks: 8
Susan Sights BuckenmaierMyotoxic and neurotoxic effects of prolonged application of local anesthetics...
Supported by: Defense & Veterans Center for Integrative Pain Management
Number of Weeks: 8
Tracy Erin CampbellTranscription Regulation Profiling during Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: American Association for Cancer Research
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Tracy Erin CampbellDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Tracy Erin CampbellDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Stuart ChangoorDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Stuart ChangoorDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Stuart ChangoorTranscription Regulation Profiling during Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: American Association for Cancer Research
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Eric Benjamin CollinsDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Aaron A CookPurification and Characterization of BAG5
Number of Weeks: 26
Rebecca Connor
Gabriel J DiNataleEffects of alkynyl-parthenolide derivatives on cellular viability, glutathione levels, and cellular signaling of human leukemia cells, THP
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor
Gabriel J DiNataleCellular Effects of Parthenolide Analogs
Rebecca Connor
Gabriel J DiNataleProfiling chemotherapeutic-resistant tumor cells
Supported by: National Cancer Insititute ICBP at MIT
Number of Weeks: 9
Mary Shelton DickinsonMemory T cells are activated in the mesenteric lymph node following oral Listeria monocytogenes infection
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jessica Nicole EdenfieldMetaplastic Breast Cancer: A Retrospective Chart Review of Molecular Profiling Results and Outcomes
Supported by: Greenville Hospital System, Pathology Department
Number of Weeks: 2
Eric Mark EpsteinTranscription Regulation Profiling during Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: American Association for Cancer Research
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Eric Mark EpsteinDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Alma Daniela Garcia PerezNSF 085670 STEP Program at ºìÐÓÖ±²¥app - Defining functional regions of Turnip crinkle virus satellite RNA C
Supported by: National Science Foundation
Number of Weeks: 8
David Kushner
Anastasia Despina GianakasDissecting the Roles of the Actin Nucleation Facilitators the Arp2/3 complex and Formin in Structuring the Peripheral Actin Cytoskeleton in Sea Urchin Coelomocytes
Conference: 13th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
John Henson
Breanna Sophie GoldnerProtein Engineering of Molecular Chaperone BAG5
Number of Weeks: 26
Rebecca Connor
Breanna Sophie GoldnerProduction and Analysis of Recombinant BCL2-associated AthanoGene 5 (Bag5) Protein
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor
Kelly E KeenanCharacterizing the Transport of Mg2 via the SLC41A1 protein
Supported by: Case Western Reserve University
Number of Weeks: 8
Christine Brooke NevilleInvestigation of Actin Nucleation Factors and Cytoskeletal Structure in Mouse Melanoma Cells
Number of Weeks: 26
John Henson
Phoebe Ford OldachDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Phoebe Ford OldachDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Phoebe Ford OldachDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Phoebe Ford OldachTranscription Regulation Profiling during Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: American Association for Cancer Research
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Jennifer Kristina RushRole of DNA Methyltransferases in the Proliferation of Cancer Cells
Supported by: Elmhurst College
Number of Weeks: 8
Rizwan Mohamed SaffieDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Rizwan Mohamed SaffieDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Rizwan Mohamed SaffieThe Importance of Fucosyltransferases in Breast Cancer Metastasis
Supported by: Kang Lab, Department of Molecular Biology, Princeton University
Number of Weeks: 8
Robert Michael SansevereTargeted delivery of therapeutic siRNAs into oral cancer cells overexpressing the epidermal growth factor receptor
Conference: 13th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Eileen ShenInvestigation of Actin Nucleation Factors and Cytoskeletal Structure in Mouse Melanoma Cells
Number of Weeks: 26
John Henson
Myungsun ShinSynthesis and evaluation of alkyne derivatives of parthenolide for identification of cellular protein targets
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor
Myungsun ShinSynthesis and evaluation of alkyne derivatives of parthenolide for identification of cellular protein targets
Conference: 245th National ACS Meeting, American Chemical Society
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Rebecca Connor
Myungsun ShinSynthesis and Evaluation of Alkyne Derivatives of Parthenolide for Identification of Cellular Protein Targets
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor
Natalie Mary StanleyDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Natalie Mary StanleyClustering Genes in HL-60 Cells by Expression Patterns and Genetic Promoters to Understand Changes in Gene Expression.
Conference: 2013 SIAM/MAA third annual Mid-Atlantic Applied Mathematics Student Conference
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Natalie Mary StanleyUsing Bioinformatic Approaches to Predict Gene Expression Based on Promoter Structure in AML.
Conference: 2013 Spring Meeting of the Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware Section of the Mathematical Association of America,
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Natalie Mary StanleyTranscription Regulation Profiling during Leukemia Cell Reprogramming
Conference: American Association for Cancer Research
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Natalie Mary StanleyDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Natalie Mary StanleyUsing Bioinformatic Approaches to Predict Gene Expression Patterns from Promoter Structure in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: Undergrad Research at the Capitol
Supported by: Academic Affairs
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Natalie Mary StanleyDefining the transcription regulatory network in differentiating human acute myeloid leukemia cells
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Natalie Mary StanleyBioinformatic Prediction of Expression Patterns Based on Promoter Sequence in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Natalie Mary StanleyUsing Bioinformatic Approaches to Predict Gene Expression Based on Promoter Structure in Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Conference: 2013 Annual Meeting of The Mathematical Association of America MathFest
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Natalie Mary StanleyUsing Bioinformatic Approaches to Predict Gene Expression Based on Promoter Structure in AML
Conference: 2013 SIAM/MAA fourth annual Mid-Atlantic Applied Mathematics Student Conference
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Jerone Tyler StonerDetermining the Significance of ZNF217 Overexpression Leading to Metabolic Shifts and Breast Cancer
Supported by: Notre Dame Biology NSF REU Program
Number of Weeks: 8
Katri Elizabeth ThielePurification and characterization of putative giant viral prolyl-4-hydroxylase enzymes.
Supported by: University of Zurich- Physiology Department
Number of Weeks: 8
Richard Matthew WeeksSea Urchin Embryogenesis is Negatively Impacted by Seawater Acidified via CO2 Enrichment: A Laboratory Exercise for Teaching about the Impacts of Climate Change-Associated Ocean Acidification
Conference: Developmental Biology of the Sea Urchin XXI
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant
John Henson
Richard Matthew WeeksSea Urchin Embryogenesis is Negatively Impacted by Seawater Acidified via CO2 Enrichment: A Laboratory Exercise for Teaching about the Impacts of Climate Change-Associated Ocean Acidification
Conference: 13th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
John Henson
Richard Matthew WeeksDissecting the Roles of the Actin Nucleation Facilitators the Arp2/3 complex and Formin in Structuring the Peripheral Actin Cytoskeleton in Sea Urchin Coelomocytes
Conference: 13th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
John Henson
Brett Michael WeidmanEPA Method 25D Analysis of Volatile Compounds in Oil Waste
Conference: 2013 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Taylor Nicole WeilnauEvaluation of a novel OBGYN residency interview process to assess emotional intelligence
Supported by: Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown PA
Number of Weeks: 9
Mesrob YeterianDissecting the Roles of the Actin Nucleation Facilitators the Arp2/3 complex and Formin in Structuring the Peripheral Actin Cytoskeleton in Sea Urchin Coelomocytes
Conference: 13th Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
John Henson

2012

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Christina Elizabeth BaumThe transcription factor PRDM8 and its target gene EOMES are up-regulated in human leukemia cells induced to differentiate by PMA
Conference: 2012 Annual Science Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Number of Weeks: 8
Michael Roberts
Michael Edward BensonMAFK and target gene, C-FOS, response to phorbol ester in HL60 cells
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Nicole Johana BricenoGenetic re-programming of the AML cell line HL-60 during differentiation: Roles of the EGR/NAB and NR4A transcription factors.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Nicole Johana BricenoRe-programming Leukemia Cells: Possible Role of the Nuclear Receptor Transcription Family (NR4A) in Leukemia Cell Self-Destruction
Conference: Twelfth Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Jamie Ray BugelRe-programming Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Jamie Ray BugelGenetic re-programming of the AML cell line HL-60 during differentiation: Roles of the EGR/NAB and NR4A transcription factors.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Catherine Bridget CampbellRe-programming Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct
Conference: Twelfth Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Catherine Bridget CampbellGenetic re-programming of the AML cell line HL-60 during differentiation: Roles of the EGR/NAB and NR4A transcription factors.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Catherine Bridget CampbellRe-programming Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Tracy Erin CampbellThe up-regulation of MAF-F and JUN-B in the HL-60 leukemia cell line after PMA treatment inhibits cell proliferation
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Thanprakorn ChiramanewongCellular Response of Leukemia Cells to an Alkyne-Modified Parthenolide Derivative
Number of Weeks: 13
Rebecca Connor
Eric Benjamin CollinsChanges in transcription of the MAFB gene and target gene EOMES after PMA treatment in leukemia cells
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Robert James CoxEffects of macrophage migration inhibitory facto (MIF) on bladder smooth muscle and fibroblast cell survival
Supported by: UConn Center on Aging
Number of Weeks: 8
Gabriel J DiNataleInvestigation of the Cellular Action of the Natural Product, Parthenolide
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor
Mary Shelton DickinsonGenetic re-programming of the AML cell line HL-60 during differentiation: Roles of the EGR/NAB and NR4A transcription factors.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Eric Mark EpsteinMAFK and target gene, C-FOS, response to phorbol ester in HL60 cells
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Anastasia Despina GianakasChanges in transcription of the MAFB gene and target gene EOMES after PMA treatment in leukemia cells
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Nicholas Samuel GubitosiMAFK and target gene, C-FOS, response to phorbol ester in HL60 cells
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Abigail Elizabeth HaensslerPCR and Immunofluorescent Analysis of NR4A1 Expression in HL-60 Cells
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Jennifer Kay HibbenNSF 0918624: Collaborative Research/RUI: Evolution of satC RNA with Turnip Crinkle Virus RNA
Supported by: National Science Foundation
Number of Weeks: 8
David Kushner
Shelly HwangChanges in transcription of the MAFB gene and target gene EOMES after PMA treatment in leukemia cells
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Trevor Richmond McCarthyGenetic re-programming of the AML cell line HL-60 during differentiation: Roles of the EGR/NAB and NR4A transcription factors.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Matthew William MillerPCR and Immunofluorescent Analysis of NR4A1 Expression in HL-60 Cells
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Phoebe Ford OldachGenetic re-programming of the AML cell line HL-60 during differentiation: Roles of the EGR/NAB and NR4A transcription factors.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Emily Ann PeterpaulMAFK and target gene, C-FOS, response to phorbol ester in HL60 cells
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Nicole Elizabeth PriceMolecular Biology Research, Handelsman Lab
Supported by: Yale University, Handelsman Lab
Number of Weeks: 8
Shuo QiuChanges in transcription of the MAFB gene and target gene EOMES after PMA treatment in leukemia cells
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Rizwan Mohamed SaffieTreatment of leukemia cells with PMA up-regulates PRDM1 and down-regulates myc.
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Kathryn Anna McAndrew SchlechtwegThe up-regulation of MAF-F and JUN-B in the HL-60 leukemia cell line after PMA treatment inhibits cell proliferation
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts
Myungsun ShinSynthesis of materials toward the click chemical profiling of parthenolide in THP-1 cells
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Rebecca Connor
Natalie Mary StanleyRe-programming Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct
Conference: Twelfth Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Natalie Mary StanleyGenetic re-programming of the AML cell line HL-60 during differentiation: Roles of the EGR/NAB and NR4A transcription factors.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Natalie Mary StanleyRe-programming Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Amelia Linger SzabatThe up-regulation of MAF-F and JUN-B in the HL-60 leukemia cell line after PMA treatment inhibits cell proliferation
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Katri Elizabeth ThieleCellular heat shock response in human osteosarcoma cells
Supported by: Sistonen Laboratory
Number of Weeks: 7
Chan VoongInvestigating the Cytoxicity of NAMI-A Derived Compounds
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Kristi Humphreys
Taylor Nicole WeilnauThe transcription factor PRDM8 and its target gene EOMES are up-regulated in human leukemia cells induced to differentiate by PMA
Conference: 2012 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Michael Roberts

2011

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Robert James AllawayMorphogenesis of HL-60 Human Leukemia Cells Treated with Phorbol Ester
Conference: 2011 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Robert James AllawayMorphogenesis of HL-60 human leukemia cells treated with the phorbol ester PMA.
Conference: Eleventh Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
David Charles BittnerRe-programming Human Leukemia Cells: Changes in Gene Expression During Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
David Charles BittnerGenetic re-programming of the acute myeloid leukemia cell line HL-60.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Sarah Elisabeth BrnichMathematical and Computational Techniques for Microarray Data Analysis.
Conference: Eleventh Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Sarah Elisabeth BrnichGenetic re-programming of the acute myeloid leukemia cell line HL-60.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Sarah Elisabeth BrnichRe-programming Human Leukemia Cells: Changes in Gene Expression During Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Sarah Elisabeth BrnichGenetic re-programming of the acute myeloid leukemia cell line HL-60
Conference: 2011 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester
Jamie Ray BugelCuring Cancer in Culture: The Genetic Reprogramming of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells (HL-60) During Differentiation.
Conference: 2011 Regional Microbiology Educators 8th Annual Student Research Symposium
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Bryan William ConnerGenetic re-programming of the acute myeloid leukemia cell line HL-60.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Bryan William ConnerRe-programming Human Leukemia Cells: Changes in Gene Expression During Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Carla Elise CoxRe-programming Human Leukemia Cells: Changes in Gene Expression During Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Carla Elise CoxGenetic re-programming of the acute myeloid leukemia cell line HL-60
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Mary Shelton DickinsonCuring Cancer in Culture: The Genetic Reprogramming of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells (HL-60) During Differentiation.
Conference: 2011 Regional Microbiology Educators 8th Annual Student Research Symposium
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Elise Marguerite FialaMolecular Characterization of Canine Beta-Globin Gene Cluster
Conference: 2011 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Julia Elizabeth FilibertiMathematical and Computational Techniques for Microarray Data Analysis.
Conference: Eleventh Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Julia Elizabeth FilibertiGenetic re-programming of the acute myeloid leukemia cell line HL-60.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Julia Elizabeth FilibertiRe-programming Human Leukemia Cells: Changes in Gene Expression During Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Michael Jude GrantGenetic re-programming of the acute myeloid leukemia cell line HL-6
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Michael Jude GrantRe-programming Human Leukemia Cells: Changes in Gene Expression During Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Ashley Lynne KunkleRe-programming Human Leukemia Cells: Changes in Gene Expression During Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Katherine Ann ManningRe-programming Human Leukemia Cells: Changes in Gene Expression During Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Michael Webster MansuyGenetic re-programming of the acute myeloid leukemia cell line HL-60.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Trevor Richmond McCarthyCuring Cancer in Culture: The Genetic Reprogramming of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells (HL-60) During Differentiation.
Conference: 2011 Regional Microbiology Educators 8th Annual Student Research Symposium
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Noah Raphael MorgensteinMorphogenesis of HL-60 Human Leukemia Cells Treated with Phorbol Ester
Conference: 2011 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts,John Henson
Miles David NelsonAssessing the sequence requirements of the DR element of Turnip crinkle virus satellite RNA C
Conference: 2011 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
David Kushner
Phoebe Ford OldachCuring Cancer in Culture: The Genetic Reprogramming of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells (HL-60) During Differentiation.
Conference: 2011 Regional Microbiology Educators 8th Annual Student Research Symposium
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Ahkeem James SimmonsMorphogenesis of HL-60 Human Leukemia Cells Treated with Phorbol Ester
Conference: 2011 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts,John Henson
Ahkeem James SimmonsMorphogenesis of HL-60 human leukemia cells treated with the phorbol ester PMA.
Conference: Eleventh Annual Biology Student Research Symposium
Supported by: Biology Department
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Natalie Mary StanleyCuring Cancer in Culture: The Genetic Reprogramming of Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells (HL-60) During Differentiation.
Conference: Regional Microbiology Educators 8th Annual Student Research Symposium
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Phung Tieu VuongPro-neurotrophin/p75 receptor pathway and the recovery process post traumatic brain injury
Supported by: Rutgers/UMDNJ NeuroSURP
Number of Weeks: 9
Kevin Andrew WoodRe-programming Human Leukemia Cells: Changes in Gene Expression During Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts

2010

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Caitlin Elizabeth BarnesChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
David Charles BittnerChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Sarah Elisabeth BrnichChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Jessica Lynne CabanAustralia (biology, biochemistry and molecular biology)
Number of Weeks: 13
Jack Michael ColicchioChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Bryan William ConnerChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Carla Elise CoxChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Michael Joseph CrowleyChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Matthew Joseph DeStefanoChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Ryan David DeedsGlobal changes in gene expression during phorbol ester-induced differentiation of human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Ryan David DeedsGlobal Changes in Gene Expression During Phorbol Ester-Induced Differentiation of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Ryan David DeedsGene Expression Changes During Human Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Simon Matthew DosovitzChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Julia Elizabeth FilibertiChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Michael Jude GrantChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Allison Elizabeth HallChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Victor Sung Hoi KooChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Abby Christine LarsonGene Expression Changes During Human Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Abby Christine LarsonGlobal changes in gene expression during phorbol ester-induced differentiation of human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Abby Christine LarsonGlobal Changes in Gene Expression During Phorbol Ester-Induced Differentiation of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Brandon Jongwon LeeChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Caitlin Elise MacalusoChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Katherine Ann ManningChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Michael Webster MansuyChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Jennah Asalmah MorganChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Stephanie LeAnn NealChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Senaka Yoshio RatnayakeGene Expression Changes During Human Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Senaka Yoshio RatnayakeGlobal changes in gene expression during phorbol ester-induced differentiation of human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Senaka Yoshio RatnayakeGlobal Changes in Gene Expression During Phorbol Ester-Induced Differentiation of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
William Carlos SchaffenburgChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Meredith Suzanne SchaudiesChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Adnan Zahir SolaimanGlobal changes in gene expression during phorbol ester-induced differentiation of human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Adnan Zahir SolaimanGene Expression Changes During Human Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Adnan Zahir SolaimanGlobal Changes in Gene Expression During Phorbol Ester-Induced Differentiation of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Emily Marie SwainGlobal Changes in Gene Expression During Phorbol Ester-Induced Differentiation of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Emily Marie SwainGlobal changes in gene expression during phorbol ester-induced differentiation of human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Emily Marie SwainGene Expression Changes During Human Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Sara Van MeerbekeChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Amy Louise WilliamsonGlobal Changes in Gene Expression During Phorbol Ester-Induced Differentiation of Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Amy Louise WilliamsonGene Expression Changes During Human Leukemia Cell Differentiation.
Conference: Undergraduate Research Conference at the Interface of Biology and Mathematics sponsored by the National Institute for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS)
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Amy Louise WilliamsonGlobal changes in gene expression during phorbol ester-induced differentiation of human acute myeloid leukemia cells.
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Erica Nicole ZagajaChanges in transcription factor gene expression during human leukemia cell differentiation.
Conference: 2010 Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Science Executive Committee
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts

2009

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Ryan David DeedsExploiting the Synergy of Mathematical and Molecular Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: National Science Foundation, R&D Student Faculty Research Endowment Award
Number of Weeks: 8
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Kelly Marie LaRueMicrobial Diversity Research Poster Presentation
Conference: 2008 Rector Science Complex Dedication
Supported by: College Advancement
Joshua Sturgess LichtmanMy Engage the World Experience: Water Quality Research in Guam
Conference: 2008 Rector Science Complex Dedication
Supported by: College Advancement
Senaka Yoshio RatnayakeExploiting the Synergy of Mathematical and Molecular Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: National Science Foundation, R&D Student Faculty Research Endowment Award
Number of Weeks: 9
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Adnan Zahir SolaimanExploiting the Synergy of Mathematical and Molecular Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: National Science Foundation, R&D Student Faculty Research Endowment Award
Number of Weeks: 11
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Emily Marie SwainExploiting the Synergy of Mathematical and Molecular Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: National Science Foundation, R&D Student Faculty Research Endowment Award
Number of Weeks: 10
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts
Amy Louise WilliamsonExploiting the Synergy of Mathematical and Molecular Biological Approaches in Studying a Complex Problem
Supported by: National Science Foundation, R&D Student Faculty Research Endowment Award
Number of Weeks: 13
Jeffrey Forrester,Michael Roberts

2007

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Danielle Rian WaranchThe Effect of Caffeine on the Feeding Responses of Gypsy Moth Larvae, Lymantria dispar (L.)
Conference: Undergraduate Science Research Symposium
Supported by: Central Pennsylvania Consortium, Howard Hughes Medical Institute

2005

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Elizabeth Kwon RuszakChloromethylprotease inhibitory effects of HPV infected keratinocytes
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 8
Alicia TangThe role of Pin1 in Regulation of p63, a p53 protein related to human tumorigenesis
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 8

2004

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Aboluwade O AyodeleDetermination of Disinfection By-Products (DBP) from the chlorination of macro-molecules and bio-molecules in drinking water supplies. Dr. Brian Halsall, University of Cincinnati
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 8
Kira Marie KrivyThe role of centrosomal NuMA in multipolar spindles in cancer cells. Dr. Williams Saunders Laboratory, University of Pittsburgh.
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 8
Jennifer M RothbergThe Diadenosine Polyphospatase "Invasion" homolog in Agrobacterium Tumefaciens. Dr. Suzanne O'Handley, Rochester Institute of Technology
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 8
Kirsten Marissa SimpsonMolecular biology and NMR to study retroviral genome recognition and packaging of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Dr. Mike Summers, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 8
Eleonore P WernerClone, express, purify and determine function of CaFpg protein. Susan S. Wallace, University of Vermont.
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 8

2002

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Songeun KimIsoprenoid Depletion Reduces Expression of MecroRNAs That Regulate Inflammation
Conference: 52nd Society for Leukocyte Biology Annual Meeting
Supported by: R&D Kenderdine Travel Grant

2001

Student NameProjectFaculty/Mentor
Megan Christine BlairIdentifying molecules for the treatment of diabetes
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 8
Damien GarbettStudy of Epidermal Growth Factor and Ca2 Efflux in Mammalian Oocyte
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 8
Beth Ellen GernDemonstration of the scaffolding function of the protein Ksr in linking Raf, ERK, and MEK in the MAP kinase signaling pathway./Role of the Scaffolding Protein Ksr in Activation of the MAP Kinase Pathway.
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 8
Dana R McGregorYeast Two-Hybrid Interactions Between NAC Proteins and other Trsncription Factor Encoding Genes in Arabidopsis
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 8
Faith Melissa PelusoInteractions between virus and hairpin promoters in the Turnip Crinkle Virus
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 10
Jennifer L PicarsicDevelopment of Gene Tissue for Early Lung Cancer using novel invitro model of lung cancer
Supported by: HHMI-Howard Hughes Medical Institute Off-Campus Internship
Number of Weeks: 10