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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 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

View the complete list of poster presentations

2023 Conference Award Winners