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Presentations on Saturday, April 6
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Oral Presentations 9:00-12:00
Balanos Session - TXH 9:00-9:15 Jillian Blake, Oral Roberts University – Attraction of swarming paper wasp sexuals (Polistes spp.) to the chemical attractant N-3-methylbutyl acetamide. 9:15-9:30 Mary Kadatska, Oral Roberts University – Effects of trinitrobenzene induced colitis on vasoactive intestinal peptide, calcitonin gene-related peptide and morphology of colon in rats. 9:30-9:45 Nicole Mountz, Oral Roberts University – Cytotoxic Effects of Inonotus obliquus Secretions on Non-Tumor and Tumor Cells 9:45-10:00 Abigail Sequeira, University of Dallas – Parasitic infection and exposure alters mate choice in Potamopyrgus antipodarum. 10:00-10:15 Joselyn Gutierrez, West Texas A&M University – The Effects of Summer and Winter Burning on Herpetofauna in a Sand Sage Prairie Ecosystem. 10:45-11:00 Erin Dempsey, East Central University – Plant Pathogenic Fungal Species on Melons from Guatemala. 11:00-11:15 Anthony Sanchez, St. Edward's University – UNC-33, a microtubule associated protein, plays a key role in neuronal autophagy 11:15-11:30 Jailene Canales, University of Central Oklahoma – Characterizing Early Developmental Defects in an Avian Model of Maternal PKU. 11:30-11:45 Hannah Butterfield, Austin College – Investigating Synergy Between PA28γ and IKKε. 11:45-12:00 Emma Thornburg, Austin College – Investigating the Positive and Negative Regulators of PA28γ in Cancer. Boudetase Session - LSR 9:00-9:15 Angela Chen, Angelo State University – Atypical Expression of Cell Cycle Genes in a Drosophila Model of Alzheimer’s Disease. 9:15-9:30 Katherine Collins, Austin College – Barriers to plant establishment from seed in tallgrass prairie restoration. 9:30-9:45 Blake Pate, Dallas Baptist University – Concordance of HPV genotyping between histopathology and trigger cytology. 9:45-10:00 Caitlyn Cutrer, Northwestern State University – Identifying Leptospira Interrogens in feral hog populations using the MALDI-TOF. 10:00-10:15 Selena Gomez, Oral Roberts University – Canine diets in the digital age: an examination of dog owner’s feeding practices and external signs of health in dogs. 10:30-10:45 Jack Koszykowski, Oral Roberts University – The Effects of Azadirachta indica (Neem) Extract on RP62A Staphylococcus epidermidis Biofilm Formation. 10:45-11:00 Lois Nguapa, Oral Roberts University – Bioinformatic Prediction of Gene Function in Streptobacillus moniliformis. 11:00-11:15 Keith Tittle, Texas Wesleyan University – Species-area Relationships across Conserved lands in Texas: Does iNaturalist Work? 11:15-11:30 Julio Molina-Pineda, University of the Ozarks – Maternal Commensal Bacteria Inhibits Intrauterine ZIKV Infection and Fetal Growth Restriction in a Mouse Model. 11:30-11:45 McKayla Muse, University of Central Oklahoma – Analysis of Proliferation and Migration in Phenylalanine, Retinoic Acid, and 4-diethylaminobenzaldehyde Treated Cells. 11:45-12:00 Cristin Connor, University of the Ozarks – Temperature and the Variability of Vertebrae in Dasypus novemcinctus. Boax Session - DBU House 9:00-9:15 Faith Sawyer, Dallas Baptist University – MRSA: The Missing Link. 9:15-9:30 Fiorella Hernandez, St. Edward's University – Examining unc-33 expression using GFP transcriptional reporter. 9:30-9:45 Kaylee Ballard, The University of Tulsa – Influence of Staphylococcus aureus Co-Contamination On Survival of Campylobacter Strains At Low Temperature, Biofild Formation, and Aerotolerance. 9:45-10:00 Brent Wesley, Angelo State University – Genetic Barcoding Analysis of Agave. 10:00-10:15 Monica A. Martinez, Austin College – Estradiol Effects on Hibernating Physiology of Ground Squirrels. 10:30-10:45 Minh-Nguyet Hoang, University of Dallas – Novel Glial Cells Affect Sensitivity to Nociception in Third Instar Larvae of Drosophila melanogaster. 10:45-11:00 Fernanda Hernandez Sanchez, University of the Ozarks – Novel Approaches for Investigating Cancer Growth Inhibition and Male Contraception by DEC-TEC and PROTAC. 11:00-11:15 Constance Byers, Texas A&M University - Texarkana – Microplastic Pollution in East Texas Freshwaters and Water Treatment Plants. 11:15-11:30 Anna Bailey, Oral Roberts University – Gene Annotation of the Hypothetical Protein-Coding Genes of Chlamydia caviae. 11:30-11:45 Joshua Holsing, Oral Roberts University – Antimicrobial Effects of Electrically Modified Lyophilic Silver Hydrosol in vitro and in vivo. 11:45-12:00 Taylor Miller, Oral Roberts University – Anti-cancer effects of compounds secreted by Flammulina velutipes. Oral Presentations: Three concurrent sessions will run in the morning (9:00-12:00) in Texas Hall (TXH), Lone Star Room (LSR), and DBU House. Presenters should bring presentations on a memory stick and presentations must be uploaded to the Nu Eta Chapter computer in the DBU Hospitality House on Friday night by 11:00pm. Remote clickers will be available in order for presenters to advance slides. Moderators will be available to introduce your talk. The time allotted for oral presentations is 15 minutes; which includes time for questions. Moderators will not allow you to go beyond 15 minutes. |
Poster Session 1:15-3:15
Acorn Session - TXH Emily Bedea, Southwestern Oklahoma State University – In-silico analysis and homology modeling of β-carbonic anhydrase from Streptococcus sanguinis, an opportunistic pathogen involved in subacute infective endocarditis Constance Green, East Central University – Finding Novel Antibiotic Producing Bacteria Emily Hernandez, Oklahoma City University – The Enemy of my Enemy is my Friend: Mycobacteriophage and the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis BreAnna Le, Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Investigating effects of innate immune agonists on co-receptor B7-H4 in B lymphocytes Clay Clarkson, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi – Quantifying the relationship between methane concentration and mcrA genes from a cultured Methanolobus spp. isolated from surfaces sediments of Tranquitas Creek, Kingsville Texas Toi Nguyen, Texas Wesleyan University – Identification and Distribution of Wolbachia in Natural Culex quinquefasciatus Populations in Tarrant County, TX. Kayle Patatanian, University of Central Oklahoma – Analysis of cardiac teratogenicity of phenylalanine using the avian model: the role of the focal adhesion pathway Sophia Ostertag, University of Dallas – Coevolution of host-pathogen interactions in a Pseudomonas aeruginosa chronic infection model of Drosophila melanogaster Julio Molina-Pineda, University of the Ozarks – Antioxidant Carbon Nanoparticle Results in Novel Auditory Response in Mice Aubrey Howard, West Texas A&M University – Microscopic Characterization of the Aeroallergen and Reduction in Reduction Index on Using Air Purifiers With AHPCO and Plasma Nanotechnology Dani Whiting, Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Raptor Perch Locations and Types in Southwestern Oklahoma Bird Session - TXH Nana Amponsah, Angelo State University – Predator Avoidance Behavior in Physa acuta Sidney Lyons, East Central University – The effect of Iron Oxide Nano particles on development, and fluctuating asymmetry of Zophobas morio larvae Kade Ezell, Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Antimicrobial activity of phytopathogen biosurfactants against human pathogens Kia Baeza, St. Edward's University – Commonly Used Agricultural Pesticides and their Effect on the Immunological Function of Honeybee Populations Susan McGuire, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi – Investigating Nutrient and Organic Carbon Distribution in Wetland Ecosystems Ruqea Saheb, Texas Wesleyan University – The Change in Oral Microflora in Response to Coffee Intake Kayley Pate, University of Central Oklahoma – Analysis of Proliferation and Migration in Phenylalanine, Retinoic Acid, and 4-diethylaminobenzaldehyde Treated Cells Vincent Phan, University of Dallas – Novel Therapeutics for Head and Neck Cancer Rebecca Romero, West Texas A&M University – Current aspects of PM 2.5 and analyzing the aeroallergen of the Texas panhandle Shayla Miller, Southwestern Oklahoma State University – The Battle of the Sexes: How female condition affects conflict over mate guarding duration in Hyalella amphipods Fish Session - LSR Zoey Stormes, Angelo State University – The Effects of HEPA Air Filters on Airborne Mold Spores in College Dormitories Amanda Pang, East Central University – Growth Inhibition of Chaetomium globosum After Exposure to NSAIDs Bailee Cummings, Southern Nazarene University – Mosquito Sampling and Arbovirus Surveillance in Oklahoma Yesica Garcia, Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Isolating Rhizobacteria for Promoting Growth of Winter Wheat Rachel Vargas, St. Edward's University – Hemocyte Protein Analysis as an Indicator of Immunological Response in Tigrosa helluo Following Leg Autotomy Neha Amberkar, Texas A&M University - Texarkana – Microplastic Pollution in East Texas Freshwaters and Water Treatment Plants Kaylee Ballard, The University of Tulsa – Next Generation Sequencing of Staphylococcus Species Isolated from Oklahoma Retail Mushrooms Rebecca Wood, University of Central Oklahoma – Serologic Evidence of Viral Reactivation and Increased Disease Activity in Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus John Cantley, University of Texas at Tyler – Pseudomonas aeruginosa Antibiotic Resistance Gene Profile in East Texas Clinical Isolates Max Shaw, West Texas A&M University – Analysis of the amino acid content for beef, chicken and turkey bone broths Jennifer Prophet, Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Timing of Avian Migration Onset Through the Oklahoma City Area 1995-2017 Using NOAA Weather Data Serpent Session - LSR Jennifer Abshire, Southwestern Oklahoma State University – Pseudomonas syringae motility appendages: roles in surface colonization and survival Cuishan Deng, East Central University – The difference in leaf-tying caterpillar communities between forest edge and interior habitats Alexa Benavides, Houston Baptist University – The Very Hungry Superworm: Superworms' ability to digest Polystyrene Brendan Harrison, Southwestern Oklahoma State University – How sex ratios & population density affect sexual conflict over pairing duration in Hyalella amphipods Mikaela Wilson, St. Edward's University – Evaluating the Effects of Inducing Autophagy in unc-33 Mutants Nancy Huynh, Texas Wesleyan University – The effect of alcohol-containing mouthwash on Streptococcus sobrinus biofilm formation Emily Falcon, University of Central Oklahoma – Documenting the Expansion of an Invasion of Mediterranean Geckos (Hemidactylus turcicus) at the University of Central Oklahoma and its Surrounding Area Virginia Green, University of Dallas – Mortality during Pseudomonas aeruginosa chronic infection of Drosophila melanogaster dependent on mating experience of host Shandis Fancher, University of Texas at Tyler – Determining the Mechanism of Pseudomonas Elastase Induced Activation of EGFR Theresa Stein, Southwestern Oklahoma State University – The effects of stream order, season, and drainage on the abundance of two caddisfly families Poster Presentation: Four concurrent sessions will run in the afternoon (1:15-3:15) in Texas Hall (TXH) and Lone Star Room (LSR) Easels, poster boards, and tacks will be available in the TXH and LSR for Poster Presenters. Poster setup will happen immediately following the oral presentations in the morning. |
