Joint Research Conference
MUSM Joint Research Conference
The annual Mercer University School of Medicine Joint Research Conference brings together faculty and students from MUSM and the School of Pharmacy for a collaborative, interprofessional research symposium to present the latest developments in Mercer health-related research. It includes posters and oral presentations from students and faculty, and a keynote address.
2024 Annual Joint Research Conference
The 2024 Annual Joint Research Conference hosted by Mercer’s School of Medicine and College of Pharmacy will be held on the four campuses on Friday, October 25, 2024. The Conference provides an excellent opportunity for faculty to showcase their work and for students to gain experience in dissemination of research findings. Awards will be given for faculty and student research in both the oral and poster presentation categories.
If you have any questions, please direct them to Dr. Mohammed Abdelsaid at abdelsaid_ma@mercer.edu.
Event Locations
Atlanta
Keynote and oral presentations: Via Zoom
Poster Presentations: Sheffield Gymnasium
Macon
Keynote and oral presentations: New DLR
Poster Presentations: Lobby and both Library rooms
Columbus
Keynote and oral presentations: DLR (1075)
Poster Presentations: Large Classroom (1032)
Savannah
Keynote and oral presentations: DLR
Poster Presentations: Savannah Auditorium
Conference Agenda
- 9:00am-9:05am – Introduction, Mohammed Abdelsaid, PhD (Savannah)
- 9:05am-9:15am – Welcome Address & Research Awards, Jean Sumner, M.D., FACP (Macon)
- 9:15am-10:00am – Keynote Lecture
- 10:00am-10:40am – Oral Presentations Session 1
- 11 am – Oral Presentations Session 2
- 12 – 2pm – Lunch and Poster Setup
- 2 – 5pm – Poster Presentations
2024 Conference Award Winners
Oral Presentation Winners
- Columbus: Bryce Britt
Molecular synergism between microRNAs and small molecules to convert human fibroblasts into medium spiny neurons: Comparison of MAP2 expression between chemical-and-viral-induced MSNs - Macon: Francis M. Kirera, PhD
Anatomy for Your Health (AYH) – An Anatomy-based Education Outreach Workshop - Savannah: Paul Lee
Effects of H3K9me3 on DNA Damage Susceptibility in Premature Aging Syndromes
Poster Presentation Winners
Biomedical Sciences
- Columbus: Emily Bacallao, Seong Won Lee, PhD
Identification of age-associated upstream regulator to promote neuronal resilience in HD patient-derived neurons - Macon (tie): Diandra J. L. Bailey, Trinity Upshaw, Paarthivi Joshi, Genevieve Evelynne Smith, Young Mi Oh, PhD
The Neuroprotective Role of p21 in Huntington’s Disease
Joseph Gaines
The contribution of Norepinephrine in mPFC mediated reinstatement to stress induced food-seeking behavior - Savannah: Lawson W. Blake, Sara Temple, Raghavan Chinnadurai, PhD
Quantitative Flow Cytometry-based Detection of Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal cell Immunomodulation on Monocytes
Clinical
- Columbus: Julia C. Stager, William R. Clifton, Emily V. Clifton, Spencer R. Anderson MD
Prevention of Oronasal Fistula in Palatoplasty with Acellular Dermal Matrix - Macon: Katarina Amelchenko
Salivary biomarkers of chronic stress-induced immune response mechanisms - Savannah: Kelly Carter, Eshan Shah, Jessica Waite, Dhruv Rana, Zhi-Qing ZhaoMD, PhD
Pathophysiology of Angiotensin II-Mediated Cardiac Failure: A Perspective From Macrophages
Epidemiology
- Columbus: John Thomas Costner et al.
Trauma-Informed Care: A Focus on African American Men - Macon (tie): Sydnee Burke
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Risk Factors and Potential Management Strategies
Haley Thompson, David Hollar, PhD
Effects of Sleep Disturbances on Allostatic Load and Cardiovascular Risk Factors - Savannah: Taylor Schwarz, Madeleine Poling, Alika Reid Croy, Yudan Wei, MD, PhD
Child Maltreatment Reporting during COVID-19 Lockdown
Medical Education
- Columbus (tie): Richard Andrew Callahan Jr.
Needs Assessment for Simulation Training Programs at Mercer-Affiliated Hospitals in Columbus
Anna B. Smith, Carcy Clements, Kimberly Klaus, PhD, MMSc, PA-C
Physician Perspectives on Compassionate Care - Macon (tie): Sahaj Bhimani, Briana Birdsong MD, Muhammad S. Khan MD, MPH
Influence of MCAT, GRE, and Undergraduate School on MSPCS Program Success
Madison Kelly et al.
Design, Development, and Validation of a Low-cost 3D Printed Cricothyrotomy Simulator - Savannah: Eliza K. Hallock, Eric K. Shaw, PhD, William Hannah, MD
Reducing the Potentially Inappropriate Medication Prescription Rate in Internal Medicine Discharge Summaries for Older Adults: a Quality Improvement Initiative
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