2025 Medical Student Research Poster Symposium
Welcome to our website! Medical students from LSUHSC-New Orleans and outside institutions are presenting their research projects below. These were done under the supervision of mentors from our LSUHSC-New Orleans downtown campus, Louisiana Cancer Research Center, Children’s Hospital, University Medical Center, Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, and other centers throughout the state.
LSUHSC Medical students who received federal and regional awards to conduct year-long research outside the state, those enrolled in Research Elective courses, and students in the Honors Program are also presenting their projects. During these programs, students conducted their own small research projects or collaborated on larger, on-going projects.
Since 2003, the Medical Student Research Symposium has provided the opportunity for medical students to present their research. Program Directors Dr. Fern Tsien and Dr. Kelly Jean Sherman, along with Dr. Angela McLean, and Dr. Jovanny Zabaleta help students to find mentors and conduct research.
Our team extends our special appreciation to all students, mentors, staff, and poster session judges who helped make Medical Student Research Symposium a success. We also thank our supporters who provided student stipends, resources, and travel awards: the LSUHSC School of Medicine Dean's Office, the National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the LSU LCMC Cancer Center, The Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials/Clinical Investigator Pathway Program (Winn CIPP), and Dr. James Wittliff and Mrs. Mitzie Hano Wittliff.
Medical students are listed alphabetically by last name. To view the Abstracts and Posters, please click on the corresponding links under their individual project title
In-person Medical Student Research Symposium
Thursday, October 30th
Lions Eye Center Building, 1st Floor Lobby
2020 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Session One: 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Session Two: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Lions Eye Center Building, 1st Floor Lobby
2020 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Ethan Abbenante
(Session Two #50)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L1
Mentor: Dr. Amanda Staiano
Pennington Biomedical Research Center- Pediatric Obesity & Health Behavior Laboratory
"Weight Reduction in Behavioral and Pharmacological Randomized Controlled Trials in
Children and Adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis"
Abstract
Poster
Leya Abdelwahed
(Session Two #51)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Bilikisu Reni Elewonibi
LSUHSC-Department of Epidemiology & Population Health
"Beyond The Screen: Barriers in Cervical Cancer Care"
Abstract
Poster
Mahad Ahmed
(Session One #1)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentors: Dr. Megan Maher
LSUHSC-Department of Psychiatry
"Provider, patient, and interpreter perspectives on remote medical interpreting: a
mapping review"
Abstract
Poster
Mia Angelo
(Session Two #52)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"Predictors of Prolonged Care Prior to Limb Loss: The Role of Demographics, Co-Morbidities,
and Social Determinants of Health"
Abstract
Poster
James Aulds
(Session Two #53)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"Care Across the Miles: Catchment Area of UMCNO for Patients with Amputations"
Abstract
Poster
Collin Aupied
(Session Two #54)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Hector Ferral
LSUHSC-Department of Radiology
"Portal Vein Thrombosis as a Complication of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy"
Connor Bacon
(Session One #2)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Caitlin Robinson
Louisiana Mohs & Skin Surgery Center
"Pembrolizumab-Induced Grover's Disease in a Patient with Merkel Cell Carcinoma"
Alexandra Bartholomew
(Virtual #96)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L4
Mentor: Dr. Jason Mussell
LSUHSC-Department of Cell Biology & Anatomy
"Coping and Chemotherapy: A Trilingual Graphic Medicine Approach to Oncology"
Alexandra Bartholomew
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L4
Mentor: Dr. Charles Dupin
LSUHSC-Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
“Establishing a Limb Salvage Protocol at a Level 1 Trauma Center”
Bincy Biju
(Session Two #55)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Lauri Byerley
LSUHSC-Department of Physiology
"Fecal Short-Chain Fatty Acids in Protein-Supplementing Bodybuilders"
Madison McCall Boudreaux
(Virtual #97)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Kaitlyn Catanzarite
LSUHSC-Department of Psychiatry
"Exploring the Relationship between Substance Use Disorder and Women’s Preventative Health Screenings"
Grace Brandhurst
(Session One #3)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Thomas Reske
LSUHSC-Department of Hematology-Oncology
"Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Renal Infiltration
Masquerading as Tumor Lysis Syndrome"
Christoper Branstetter
(Session Two #56)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Harvey Chim
LSUHSC-Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
"Preoperative Tranexamic Acid Use in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: A Propensity-Matched Analysis of Postoperative Outcomes"
Christoper Branstetter
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Kamran Khoobehi
LSUHSC-Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
"Autologous Fat Grafting to the Pre-Levator Muscle Aponeurosis in Patients with Age-Related Enophthalmos"
Christoper Branstetter
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Alison Smith
LSUHSC-Department of Surgery
"Non-Operative Facial Fractures and Prophylactic Antibiotics in Trauma Patients: A Friend or Foe?"
Natalie Bujard
(Session Two #57)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"Social Determinants of Health and Non-Traumatic Lower Limb Amputations: The Role of the Area Deprivation Index"
Elizabeth Carey
(Session One #4)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Ritu Bhalla
LSUHSC-Department of Pathology
"Diagnostic Dilemma in Reporting of Cribriform Pattern of Prostate Carcinoma: A Retrospective Review"
Zachary Carter
(Session One #5)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Xiao-Cheng Wu
LSUHSC-Department of Epidemiology & Population Health
"Sociodemographic and Clinical Factors Associated with Bone Metastasis and Outcome Among Distant-Stage Lung Cancer Patients in Louisiana"
Zachary Carter
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Mohamad Masoumy
LSUHSC-Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
"Reconstructive Management for Large Hematoma After Cooling for Neonatal Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy"
Julia Cazabon
(Session One #6)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Amelia Jernigan
LSUHSC-Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
"What to know about Chemo: A Trilingual Graphic Medicine Approach to Women’s Oncology"
Jacob Chaisson
(Session Two #58)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Gabriel Tender & Dr. Amit Bhandutia
LSUHSC-Department of Neurosurgery (Dr. Tender) & Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
(Dr. Bhandutia)
"Transient Somatosensory Evoked Potential Attenuation as a Warning Sign of Delayed Vertebrobasilar Infarction After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion"
Jacob Chaisson
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Alison Smith
LSUHSC-Department of Surgery
"Comparative Outcomes of Whole Blood Plus Component Therapy Versus Component Therapy Alone in Hemorrhagic Shock: A Propensity-Matched Analysis"
Jacob Chaisson
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Amit Bhandutia
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"Percutaneous Lumbopelvic Fixation as a Stabilization Strategy in a Pediatric Trauma Patient"
Farrell Chatelain
(Session One #7)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Eric Lazartigues
LSUHSC-Cardiovascular Center of Excellence
"High-fat Diet Induces Sex-Specific Cognitive Dysfunction in Mice"
Chaz Crosby
(Session One #8)
Tulane University School of Medicine
L2
Mentor: Dr. Lucio Miele
LSUHSC-Department of Genetics
"Ocular and Systemic Complications of Type II Diabetes: Sociodemographic Predictors of Emergency Department Utilization"
Patrick Daly
(Session Two #59)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Allison Smith
LSUHSC-Department of Surgery
"Impact of Alcohol Status on Peritoneal Cytokine Expression Following Damage Control Laparotomy in Trauma Patients"
Jacques du Passage
(Session One #9)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. David Welsh
LSUHSC-Department of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
"Assessing Frailty in Chronic Lung Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study of the All of Us Dataset"
Sherry Dymond
(Session Two #60)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"The Long Road to Limb Loss: Frequency, Duration, and Cost of Pre-Amputation Wound Care"
Marcelle Ellis
(Session One #10)
Tulane University School of Medicine
T2
Mentor: Dr. Casey Murphy
LSUHSC-Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
"Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Lumbar Endoscopic Spine Surgery Chronic Back and Leg Pain in Veterans"
Asia Eskaros
(Session Two #61)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Alison Quayle
LSUHSC-Department of Microbiology, Immunology, & Parasitology
"Identifying Therapeutic Targets in Estrogen-Mediate B Cell Dysregulation in SLE: A Scoping Review"
Jacob Faciane
(Session Two #62)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Vilija Vaitaitis
LSUHSC-Department of Otolaryngology
"Analysis and Trends in Radiographic Changes of Head and Neck Free Flaps Over Time"
Lionel Favret
(Virtual #98)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Megan Maher
LSUHSC-Department of Psychiatry
"Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy in Louisiana: Barriers to Care"
Aileen Flores
(Virtual #99)
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
M2
Mentor: Dr. Amelia Jernigan
LSUHSC-Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
"RARE CAMELLIAS: A study in the feasibility of a hybrid virtual platform support system in expanding accessibility of gynecologic oncological clinical trials to rural Louisiana"
Bennett Ford
(Session One #11)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Bobby Nossaman
Ochsner Hospital-Department of Anesthesiology
"Patient Comorbidities are Associated with Development of Postoperative Delirium"
Fabiana Garcia 
(Virtual #100)
Universidad Central del Caribe
M2
Mentor: Dr. Nicholas Culotta
LSUHSC-Department of Dermatology
"Re-evaluating Hematologic Monitoring in Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Patients Treated with Hydroxychloroquine: A Retrospective Analysis"
Matthew Geis
(Session Two #63)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Cameron
LSUHSC-Department of Microbiology, Immunology, & Parasitology
"The Role of Antiretroviral Therapy in Susceptibility to Oral Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection"
Nathaniel Gibson
(Virtual #101)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Nicky Gillies
LSUHSC-Human Development Center
"Usher Syndrome in Medicine"
Mary "Caroline" Gillen
(Session One #12)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Amit K. Bhandutia
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"Percutaneous Lumbopelvic Fixation as a Stabilization Strategy in a Pediatric Trauma Patient"
Landon Godso
(Session Two #64)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Kevin Giordano
LSUHSC-Department of Physical Therapy
"Per-Pitch Strength and ROM Trends in Live-Game Baseball Pitching"
Jack Grace
(Session One #13)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Vinod Dasa
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedics
"A Prospective Study on the Relationship Between Mechanical Tension and Scar Cosmesis After Total Knee Arthroplasty"
Ty Gregory
(Session One #14)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedics
"Evaluating Bromelain’s Effects on C2C12 Myoblasts In Vitro"
Julianne Guercio
(Session One #15)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedics
"Calcium Sulfate Bone Void Fillers: Are There Unintended Immune Consequences?"
Tiera Gulum
(Session Two #65)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Nicole Freehill
LSUHSC-Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
"The Effects of Reclassifying Misoprostol and Mifepristone on Access and Equity in Louisiana"
John Gunaldo
(Session Two #66)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentors: Dr. Jason Gardner
LSUHSC-Department of Physiology
"Inflammation and Vascular Dysfunction in a Chronic Plus Binge Alcohol and Vaping Mouse Model"
John Gunaldo
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentors: Dr. Jason Gardner, Dr. Michael Kachmar & Dr. Vance Albaugh
LSUHSC-Department of Physiology(Dr. Gardner); Department of Surgery (Drs. Kachmar
& Albaugh)
"High BMI is Associated with Decreased Access to Oncologic Surgical Care: Analysis of the NSQIP (2005-2022)"
Parker Hannan
(Session One #16)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Victoria Miles
LSUHSC-Department of Surgery
"Multicenter Analysis of Standard of Care versus Oxandrolone versus Testosterone in burn hypermetaboliSm (MASCOTS): First Interim Analysis"
Richard "Cade" Harkrider
(Session One #17)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"Evaluating Bromelain’s Effects on NIH-3T3 Fibroblasts"
Abstract
Poster
Patrick "Riley" Haydell
(Session Two #67)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Janos Paloczi
LSUHSC-Department of Physiology
"Cardiovascular Effects of Chronic-Plus-Binge Drinking in Adult and Aged Mice"
Randy Head
(Session Two #68)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Caitlin Robinson
Louisiana Mohs & Skin Surgery Center
"A Rare Co-Occurrence of Hidradenocarcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma on the Left Posterior Calf Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery"
Sarah Hemelt
(Session one #18)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Nicholas Culotta
LSUHSC-Department of Dermatology
"Dermal Lymphatic Carcinomatosis as a Cutaneous Metastasis from EGFR-Positive lung Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Review"
Emma Hillberry
(Session One #19)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Tara Castellano
LSUHSC-Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
"Disparities in Hypermethylation Testing for MLH1-Deficient Endometrial Cancer"
Ethan Hoasjoe
(Session One #20)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Guoshun Wang
LSUHSC-Department of Microbiology, Immunology, & Parasitology
"Lipid Nanoparticles for Gene Editing to Correct Cystic Fibrosis"
Tanner Hoole
(Session One #21)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentors: Dr. Patricia Molina & Dr. Xavier Chapa-Duboqc
LSUHSC-Department of Physiology
"Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury and Ethanol Exposure on Mitochondrial Bioenergetics and Behavior in the Retrosplenial Cortex of Female Rats"
Hamza Islam
(Session Two #69)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Bolin Liu
LSUHSC-Departments of Interdisciplinary Oncology & Genetics
"Dual-Platform Screening of Compound Libraries to Identify Novel Inhibitors of Histone Lysine Demethylase PHF8"
Anastasiya Ivanko
(Session Two #70)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Jeffrey Carter
LSUHSC-Department of Surgery
"Empowering Emergency Responders to Treat on Scene Alleviates Hospital Strain During Disaster Events"
Matthew Johnson
(Session One #22)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Greggory Davis
LSUHSC-Department of Emergency Medicine
"Applicability of the Brain Injury Guidelines on patients transferred to a level 1 trauma center with traumatic brain injury"
Brionna King
(Session Two #71)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L4
Mentor: Dr. Giulia Monticone
LSUHSC-Department of Genetics
"Forodesine has anticancer immunomodulatory properties through the adenosine pathway"
Tara Korbal
(Virtual #102)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L4
Mentor: Dr. Erich Rutz
The University of Melbourne-Department of Orthopaedics
"Hip Salvage Surgery in Non-Ambulatory Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review"
Tara Korbal
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L4
Mentor: Dr. Erich Rutz
The University of Melbourne-Department of Orthopaedics
"Three-dimensional ultrasound to evaluate muscle morphology and properties in children with cerebral palsy"
Tara Korbal
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L4
Mentor: Dr. Emilio Russo
LSUHSC-Department of Family Medicine
"Local vs. National: Disease Prevalence in Lamay District, Peru"
Christi Kruger
(Session Two #72)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L4
Mentor: Dr. Greggory Davis
LSUHSC-Department of Medicine, Section of Emergency Medicine
"Single vs. Double Unit Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Stable, Non-Bleeding Anemic Trauma Patients"
Andrew Lacoste
(Session Two #73)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Neehar Kundurti
LSUHSC-Department of Pediatrics
"Variations in Management of Acute Pediatric Respiratory Emergencies Within a Single Health System"
William "Price" Le Clercq
(Session One #23)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Vinod Dasa
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedics
"The Relationship Between Increased Mechanical Tension and Scar Cosmesis After Total Knee Arthroplasty"
Mary Kate Lee
(Session Two #74)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Allison Smith
LSUHSC-Department of Surgery
"Calcium and Blood Transfusion in Trauma: A Retrospective Comparative Analysis of the Impact Pre-Hospital Blood Transfusions have on Calcium Levels and Outcomes of Trauma Patients"
Juliette Lemoine
(Session One #24)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Hamilton Farris
LSUHSC-Department of Cell Biology & Anatomy
"Effects of deafness on central neural cell chemistry – a spatial transcriptomic analysis of the auditory cortex and hippocampus in a mouse model of congenital deafness"
Ethan Leoni
(Session One #25)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Sagar Kansara
LSUHSC-Department of Otolaryngology
"A Machine Learning Model to Predict Length of Hospitalization Following Head and Neck Microvascular Free Tissue Transfer"
Anna Leyrer
(Session One #26)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Stefany Primeaux
LSUHSC-Department of Physiology
"Impact of chronic plus binge alcohol exposure on inflammation in the taste buds and the hypothalamic feeding center in young and aged C57/Bl6 mice"
Zhaoyi Li
(Session Two #75)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Scott Edwards
LSUHSC-Department of Physiology
"Sex-Specific Associations of Alcohol and Cannabis Co-use with Cognitive Function"
Ethan Littlefield
(Session One #27)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Suresh Alahari
LSUHSC-Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
"Comparative miRNA Profiling in Breast Cancer Tissue and Plasma"
Garrision Lowder
(Session One #28)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Stephen Hernandez
LSUHSC-Department of Otolaryngology
"Evaluating the Effect of SPG Block on Post-Operative Pain Following Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery"
Abstract
Poster
Krista Malley
(Virtual #103)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentors: Dr. Lauren Bradley & Dr. Michelle Loch
LSUHSC-Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology/Onology
"Triple Negative Invasive Ductal Carcinoma with NTRK Fusion"
Abstract
Poster
Presentation
Claire Martinez
(Session One #29)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Stefany Primeaux
LSUHSC-Department of Physiology
"Bitter Taste Sensitivity and Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) in Females Diagnosed with Breast Cancer"
Paul "Ned" Mayeaux
(Session Two #76)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"Demographics of Lower Extremity Limb Loss at University Medical Center-New Orleans"
Jack Menard
(Session One #30)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Tabitha Quebedeaux
LSUHSC-Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
"Understanding Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Pregnancies Impacted by Congenital Central Nervous System Anomalies"
Madison Mills
(Session Two #77)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Yu-Chen Chung
University of Texas Southwestern-Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
“Fluctuating Estradiol Modulation of Cortical Activity for Quadriceps: A Paired-Pulse TMS Investigation”
Madison Mills
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Hector Ferral
LSUHSC-Department of Radiology
"Advanced Techniques and Considerations in Complex Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Retrieval"
Tasnia Monir
(Session Two #78)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Amelia Jernigan
LSUHSC-Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
"GLP-1Receptor Agonist Usage on Complications in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment of Endometrial Cancer"
Ainsley Morgan
(Session Two #79)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. John Nicholas Poche
LSUHSC-Department of Otolaryngology
"Computational Fluid Dynamics Evaluation of Sinonasal Flow During Respiration and Nasal Irrigation Following Transnasal Endoscopic Surgery"
Abstract
Poster
Jaclyn Murphy
(Session Two #80)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L4
Mentor: Dr. Tejas Joshi
Baylor College of Medicine-Department of Dermatology
"Association of Particulate Matter 2.5 with Superficial Spreading Melanoma Incidence in the United States"
Jaclyn Murphy
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L4
Mentor: Dr. Nicole Rogers
Hair Restoration of the South
"Dermatologic Effects of Testosterone Therapy: A Clinical Review"
Chase Nevers
(Session One #31)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Amit Bhandutia
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"Social Media and Cervical Laminoplasty: Evaluating Patient Perception and Content Characteristics Across Instagram, Reddit, and YouTube"
Anh "Tina" Nguyen
(Virtual #104)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentors: Dr. Oscar Gomez & Dr. Jennifer Creedon
Wake Forest University-Department of Pediatrics (Dr. Gomez); Department of Psychiatry
(Dr. Creedon)
"Interventions to Promote Healthy Screen Use in Elementary School Children: A Scoping Review"
Kenny Nguyen
(Session One #32)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Amma Agyemang
LSUHSC-Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
"Vulvar Paget’s Disease: A Single Institution Case-series in Louisiana"
Elizabeth Odynocki
(Session Two #81)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Ayesha Umrigar
Institute Of Women & Ethnic Studies
"Determinants of Medical Specialty and Practice Location Choice Impact Primary Care and Reproductive Healthcare in Louisiana"
Daniel O'Leary
(Virtual #105)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Shane Bierma
LSUHSC-Department of Psychiatry
"Mental Health Challenges in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Review of Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Existing Interventions"
Gabriel Peterman
(Virtual #106)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Ellen Connor
LSUHSC-Department of Pathology
"What motivates blood donations? A Retrospective Outcome Analysis of Blood Drives at Post-Secondary Institutions in Southern Louisiana and the Mississippi Gulf Coast"
Jimmy Pham
(Session One #33)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Tiffany Wills
LSUHSC-Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy
"Protein Kinase C Delta Expression in the Bed Nucleus of the Stria Terminalis in Adolescent Mice Exposed to Intermittent Ethanol"
Jessica Pickens
(Session One #34)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Nicholas Culotta
LSUHSC-Department of Dermatology
"The Ocular Outcomes of Amniotic Membrane Transplantation in Patients with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis"
Madelaine "Lainey" Pickens
(Virtual #107)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Lentz
LSUHSC-Neuroscience Center of Excellence; Department of Otorhinolaryngology
"Natural History of Visual Loss in USH1C"
Kelly Barre Pounds
(Session Two #82)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Judy Crabtree
LSUHSC-Department of Genetics
"Metabolic Disease and Malignancy: Investigating Breast Cancer Risk in Diabetes Using the All of Us Database"
Colette Rainey
(Session One #35)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Tara Castellano
LSUHSC-Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
"Referral Patterns of Uterine Sarcomas in South Louisiana"
Luke Restivo
(Session Two #83)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentors: Dr. Victoria Burke
LSUHSC-Department of Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases
"The Cat’s Out of the Bag: A Delayed Diagnosis of B. henselae"
Carter Rigby
(Session Two #84)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Rutledge C. Clement
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedics
"Conservative or Surgical Treatment? Developing a Parent-Centered Decision Tool with Conjoint Analysis in Low-Grade Pediatric Spondylolisthesis"
Abigail Rink
(Session One #36)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Suresh Alahari
LSUHSC-Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
"Investigating Tumor Suppressor Function and Regulatory Control of NISCH in Breast Cancer"
Kobe Robichaux
(Session One #37)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Luke Wall
LSUHSC-Department of Pediatrics
"Omenn Syndrome Associated with Novel Variants in DNA LIGASE I”
Mary Grace Robichaux
(Session Two #85)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Lauren Blasen
LSUHSC-Department of Pediatrics
"The Importance of Early Recognition: A Case of ADEM in a Toddler Presenting with Altered Mental Status"
Sierra Runnels
(Session Two #86)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Tekeda Ferguson
LSUHSC-Department of Epidemiology & Population Health
"Social Support Moderating the Effects of Discrimination and HIV-Related Stigma on Alcohol Use in People with HIV"
Chloe Schrader
(Session One #38)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Nicole Freehill
LSUHSC-Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
"Evaluation of Attitudes Towards Misoprostol In Louisiana Following Senate Bill 246"
Hannah Schuler
(Session One #39)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Greggory Davis
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center-Department of Emergency Medicine
"Predictors of adverse outcomes in patients suffering multiple rib fractures from blunt chest trauma: a single-center retrospective analysis"
Patrick Schwing
(Session Two #87)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Kevin Giordano
LSUHSC-Department of Physical Therapy
"Assessing Dominant Shoulder Range of Motion and Strength in Baseball Pitchers: What Does Pitch Count Tell Us?"
Sachin Sengupta
(Session Two #88)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Eric Schneider
National Committee for Quality Assurance & Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
"From Burden to Insight: Reimagining Healthcare Quality Measurement Through Artificial Intelligence"
Sachin Sengupta
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Lauren Bradley
LSUHSC- Department of Hematology-Oncology
"From Retained Gonads to Seminoma: Timing of Gonadectomy and Cancer Risk in Complete Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome"
Jasjeet Singh
(Session One #40)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Fokhrul Hossain
LSUHSC-Department of Genetics
“Targeting the Notch Transcriptional Pathway: A Potential Therapeutic Approach for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer”
Ashlyn Smeltzer
(Session One #41)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Michelle Moore
LSUHSC-Department of Department of Psychiatry
"Assessing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivators in a Structured Wellness Program"
Taylor Smiley
(Session One #42)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Stephen Hernandez
LSUHSC-Department of Otolaryngology
"Risk Stratification for Serious Ocular Injury in Orbital Fractures: A Single Institutional Retrospective Study"
Nathan Smith
(Session One #43)
Tulane University School of Medicine
T2
Mentor: Dr. Omeed Moaven
LSUHSC-Department of Surgery
"Use of Oncolytic Viruses to Treat Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma"
Maansi Solanky
(Session Two #89)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Valentine Nfonsam
Morehouse School of Medicine-Department of Surgery
"Combined Predictive Value of Metabolic Risk Factors on Postoperative Outcomes in Colectomy For Colon Cancer"
Maansi Solanky
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Suresh Alahari
LSUHSC-Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
"Deciphering the Interplay Between SPDEF Expression and Breast Cancer Subtype Heterogeneity"
Maansi Solanky
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Valentine Nfonsam
Morehouse School of Medicine-Department of Surgery
"Determinants Of Early Readmission After Elective Colectomy For Colon Cancer"
Maansi Solanky
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Valentine Nfonsam
Morehouse School of Medicine-Department of Surgery
"Preoperative Diabetes and HbA1c as Predictors of Post-Colectomy Outcomes in Inflammatory Bowel Disease"
Katelynn Soto
(Virtual #108)
Indiana University School of Medicine
M2
Mentor: Dr. Lucio Miele
LSUHSC-Department of Genetics
"Barriers to Preventative Cancer Screening in the Latina Population: A Multi-dataset Analysis of All of Us and the Louisiana Tumor Registry"
Brionne St. Cyr
(Session Two #90)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Eric Lazartigues
LSUHSC-Cardiovascular Center of Excellence
"Sex Hormone–Dependent Regulation of the Renin–Angiotensin System by miR-125b-5p in Brain Cells"
Zachary St. Pierre
(Session One #44)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentors: Dr. Ellery Hayden & Dr. Cole Lewis
LSUHSC-Department of Neurosurgery
"Evaluating CSF leak risk in traumatic frontal sinus fracture based on degree and morphology of radiographic pneumocephalus"
Kylan Steele
(Session One #45)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Rachel Fiore
LSUHSC-Standardized Paitent Project
"Checking AI against Human Experts in Evaluating the Communication of Simulated Doctor-Patient Interactions"
Maggie Struble
(Session Two #91)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Sydney Vita
LSUHSC-Department of Physiology
"Alcohol and Repeated Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Synergistically Exacerbate Hippocampal Neuroinflammation During Adolescence"
Hayley Sumich
(Session One #46)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Nicholas Culotta
LSUHSC-Department of Dermatology
"Optimal Dosage of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in the Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa"
Shyam Sutariya
(Session Two #92)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Carmen Canavier
LSUHSC-Department of Cell Biology & Anatomy
"Computational Modeling of Cav2.3 Channel Mediated Bursting In Substantia Nigra Dopamine Neurons"
Abstract
Poster
Ngan Tran
(Session Two #93)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Justin Gibson
"The Impact of Maternal Stressors, Adverse Childhood Experiences, on Mental Health Outcomes During Pregnancy "
Ajaya Tummala
(Session Two #94)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Paul LeLorier
LSUHSC-Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology
"Assessing the Utility of Using Signal-Averaged Electrocardiography as a Screening Tool for Fibrosis Detection in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging"
Audrey Ulfers
(Virtual #109)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Vinod Dasa
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"Impact of Bone Quality on Postoperative Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty"
Zahra Vafaei Naeini
(Session One #47)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Peter Krause
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"Social Determinants of Health and Disparities in Outcomes Following Geriatric Acetabular Fractures"
Zahra Vafaei Naeini
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Amit Bhandutia
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"Impact of Injury Region and Severity on Outcomes in Noncontiguous Spinal Fractures: A Retrospective Multivariable Analysis"
Daniel Vicknair
(Virtual #110)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Ian Hodgdon
LSUHSC-Department of Surgery
"Uncommon Triad: Surgical Management of Concurrent Spigelian, Inguinal, and Femoral Hernias"
Daniel Vicknair
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L3
Mentor: Dr. Allison Smith
LSUHSC-Department of Surgery
"Urban vs Rural: Is there a difference in outcomes for patients who undergo pre-hospital needle decompression?"
Stephen Wheat
(Session Two #95)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L1
Mentor: Dr. Matthew Burow
Tulane University-Department of Hematology/Oncology
"Interrogating the Estrogenic Activity of Sakuranetin, a Phytoalexin Extracted from Rice"
Luke Young
(Session One #48)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Kevin Giordano
LSUHSC-Department of Physical Therapy
"Influence of Pitch Count on Throwing Arm Strength and Range of Motion"
Daniel Zuckerman
(Session One #49)
LSUHSC School of Medicine New Orleans
L2
Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera
LSUHSC-Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
"Outcome Disparities Following Ballistic Fractures with Soft-Tissue Injury"