School of Medicine

Department of Genetics

2020 LSUHSC Virtual Summer Research Internship Poster Session

 

The Summer Research Internship Program has provided research opportunities for medical students, undergraduates, and high school students since 2003. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, summer 2020 research projects were performed mainly via a virtual learning model. The program directors, Dr. Paula Gregory and Dr. Fern Tsien, matched students with mentors from LSU Health Sciences Center, University Medical Center, and the Louisiana Cancer Research Center (LCRC). The Summer Research Internship Program has allowed students to cultivate their interest in pursuing careers in clinical sciences, public health, or basic sciences.

Funding support for the undergraduate virtual summer program was provided by:

  • LSUHSC School of Medicine, Office of the Dean
  • National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program


Drs. Gregory and Tsien would like to extend their special appreciation to mentors, laboratory and administrative personnel, and poster session judges who helped make the Virtual Summer Research Internship Program a success! Their assistance with this project affords each student a chance to be part of a bigger, ongoing research project and an opportunity to pursue their career goals.
 

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Congratulations to all the winners! For the complete list of winners, click here.

Undergraduate summer interns are listed alphabetically by last name. To view their Abstracts, Posters, and Zoom PowerPoint presentations describing their posters, please click on the corresponding links under their individual project title.


Nikhilesh V. Alaharialahari
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Mentor: Dr. Yaguang Xi
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Genetics

“Demonstration of interaction between Celecoxib and Sulindac Sulfide with COX-2 using docking approach”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation (Password: 5r=P6usR)

 


Logan A. Barrios - 3rd Place Winneralahari
Undergraduate
University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN

Mentor: Dr. Rinku Majumder
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

“Estrogen, Protein S, and Obesity Contribute to Thrombosis in Premenopausal Obese Women Who Use Oral Contraceptives”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation


Parker N. Byersalahari
Undergraduate
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Mentor: Nicolas G. Bazan, M.D., Ph.D. and Jorgelina Calandria Ph.D.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Neuroscience

“The Use of Imaging to Follow Astrocyte Responses to Pro-Homeostatic Elovanoids”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Taylor K. Collinsalahari
Undergraduate
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California

Mentor: Dr. Rinku Majumder, PhD.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

“The contributions of race, age, and anticoagulant Protein S in predicting COVID-19 prognosis”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation (Password: m9NW8*xs)

 


Patrick Dalyalahari
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Mentor: Michael Celestin, PhD, CHES, NCTTS
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
School of Public Health

“The Relationship between E-cigarette Information Seeking and Trust in Sources of Information on E-cigarettes and Respective Use”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Eric R. Espinalalahari
Undergraduate
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Mentor: Chindo Hicks, Ph.D.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Genetics

“Integrative Genomics Approach to Biomarker Discovery in Colorectal Cancer”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Michael Sullivan Folse - 3rd Place Winneralahari
Undergraduate
Mississippi State University, Starkville, Mississippi

Mentor: Lindsay Lasseigne, MD, MBA and Clarence Greene, MD, MHA
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Neurosurgery

“Smartphone Technology and its Effects on Patient Education and Hydrocephalus Management Outcomes”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation (Password: 4r+l&!%^)

 


Jordyn T. Fong - 2nd Place Winneralahari
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Mentor: Hassan Yousefi and Suresh K. Alahari, Ph.D.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

“A Novel NSC Small Molecule Inhibitor, Inhibits Proliferation of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells Through Upregulation of NR4A Family Genes.”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Logan A. Hochwaldalahari
Undergraduate
Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada

Mentor: Lisa Moreno-Walton MD, MS, MSCR, FAAEM
University Medical Center

“Adequacy of Health Care Advance Directives in Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation (Password: 3r@!w62S)

 


Max E. Horowitzalahari
Undergraduate
Tulane University, New Orleans, LA

Mentor: XiaoChing Li, Ph.D. Additional Affiliates: Hannah
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Neuroscience Center of Excellence

“How Overexpression of miR-9 in Juvenile Songbirds Affects Neural Pathway Development Within Area X”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Alexis D. Jonesalahari
Undergraduate
Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana

Mentor: Lisa Moreno-Walton, MD, MS
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Emergency Medicine

“The Efforts to Diversify Faculty Within Their Departments: A National Survey of Emergency Medicine Department Heads”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation (Password: 8s#A!4%=)

 


Paulette L. Kouroumaalahari
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Mentor: Peggy Honoré, MHA, DHA
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
School of Public Health

"Environmental Health Disparities and COVID-19: How air pollution is worsening outcomes for Black communities in Cancer Alley"

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Manal S. Malikalahari
Undergraduate
Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana

Mentor: Dr. Donna Williams
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
New Orleans School of Public Health

“Louisiana COVID-19 Risk Factor Analysis”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Corinne M. Martin - 2nd Place Winneralahari
Undergraduate
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Mentor: Lisa Moreno-Walton, MD, MS
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Emergency Medicine

“Assessment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Among Emergency Medical Services: A Survey Study Within an Urban Emergency Medical Service”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation (Password: 5.L#p2fo)

 


Alina S. Mohiuddin - 3rd Place Winneralahari
Undergraduate
Loyola University, New Orleans LA

Mentor: Lisa Moreno-Walton, MD, MS
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Emergency Medicine

“Hepatitis C Among Incarcerated Patients in an Urban Emergency Department”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation (Password: 9d+N9^H3)

 


Shauna N. Pottsalahari
Undergraduate
Spelman College, Atlanta, GA

Mentor: Donna Williams, DrPH
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
New Orleans School of Public Health

“Impact of Chemical Exposure on Preterm Pregnancies and Low Birth Weight Outcomes”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Shaeera F. Rahmanalahari
Undergraduate
Loyola University New Orleans, New Orleans Louisiana

Mentor: Denise Danos, PhD
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Program,
School of Public Health

“Evaluation of clinical risk factors in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A case-control study in Southeast Louisiana.”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Zion M. Rouege - 1st Place Winneralahari
Undergraduate
Xavier University of Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana

Mentor: Jennifer Simkin, Ph.D
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Orthopedic Surgery

“Testing the association between bone mineral density and surgical outcomes for TKA patients”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation (Password: 5H&A^#^U)

 


Dahlia E. Siprutalahari
Undergraduate
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Mentor: Chindo Hicks, Ph.D
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Genetics

“An Integrative Genomics Approach to Discovery of Molecular Markers in Ovarian Cancer”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation (Password: 7R!BJW9+)

 


Julia Tyler Smithalahari
Undergraduate
University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana

Mentor: Tiffany Wills, PhD
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Cell Biology & Anatomy

“Modulation of Glutamatergic Signaling following Adolescent Alcohol Exposure in the Hippocampus of Male and Female Mice”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Malcolm G. Sundellalahari
Undergraduate
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Mentor: Ed Grabczyk, Ph.D.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Genetics

“Using Transgenic Mouse Models to Track DNA Repeat Expansion of Friedriech's Ataxia Patients”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Brian Washington, Jr.alahari
Undergraduate
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA

Mentor: Michael Celestin, PhD, CHES, NCTTS
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Public Health

“Effective Patient-Provider Communication and Perceived Quality of Care among Current Smokers”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Isabella B. Welsh - 2nd Place Winneralahari
Undergraduate
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California

Primary Mentor: Dr. Patricia Molina, M.D., Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Mentor: Dr. Patrick McTernan, Ph.D.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Physiology

“The effect of Chronic Alcohol on CD4+ T cell Metabolic Programming”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Tori R. Wiley - 1st Place Winneralahari
Undergraduate
Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy, New Orleans, LA

Mentor: Lisa Moreno-Walton, MD, MS
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Emergency Medicine

“Racial Disparities in Associations of Stress with Increased Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Survey Study within an Urban Emergency Department”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation

 


Haley A. Williams - 1st Place Winneralahari
Undergraduate
Howard University, Washington, D.C.

Mentor: Dr. Tekeda Ferguson
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Department of Epidemiology

“Prevalence of COVID-19 in Louisiana and Its Association with Race, Concentrated Disadvantage, Chronic Disease Prevalence and other Social Determinants of Health”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation (Password: 0C@.q@$R)

 


Ning Xialahari
Undergraduate
Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana

Mentor: Dean Smith Ph.D.
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
Dean of LSUHSC School of Public Health

“The Effects of Risk Management Practices and Legislative Reform on Medical Malpractice Lawsuits ”

Abstract
Poster
Presentation