2026 Undergraduate Student Symposium

A Review of Reproductive Cycling in Batoid Dentition Morphology with New Data on Two Dasyatid Stingrays from the Western North Atlantic

Lacey Adamik

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Acute Effects of D- and L-Beta-Hydroxybutyrate on Vigilance (Sustained Attention and Reaction Speed) in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

Catherine Holen

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Addressing Burnout in Medical Education: A Meta-Analysis of Florida Medical School

Riddhi Banjeree

12:00 AM

An Analysis of Jump Performance Using Wearable Devices in Collegiate Volleyball Attacking Players

Caiden Largent

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Analysis of Accuracy in ECGs Data Captured by Patients Using At-Home AI-Assisted Device Compared to Qualified Clinician Recordings

Snehana Chinnola
Colin Pulickathadam, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Analysis of Conserved Domains in Promoters of Differentially Expressed Genes in Rice

Mahalaxmi Some
Eimaan Ahmad, Nova Southeastern University
Emalynn Tobias, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Ankle Dorsiflexion Differences Due to Fatigue in Men's Division II Collegiate Basketball Players

James Manuel Moonnumacakal

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Assessing Recovery in Collegiate Swimmers Through Wearable Technology

Sara Quintero

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Baseline Emotional Valence Predicts Subsequent Executive Function Task Performance

Andrea Fajardo Aguilar
Alyssa Harris, Nova Southeastern University
Isidora Varas-Sanchez, Nova Southeastern University
Julia Ribeiro, Nova Southeastern University
Dylan Kuni, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Biomechanical Profiles in Cross-Country Runners: PCA Identifies Patterns, Not Injury

Kiana Medina
Sathvi Gandra, Nova Southeastern University
Auston Hsieh, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Biomechanical Stress and Asymmetrical Loading: Comparing Unilateral Landings Across Volleyball Hitter Positions

Nihar Patel

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Bone Mineral Density, Mechanical Loading, and Mediterranean Diet Adherence in University Runners: A Pilot Study

Sathvi Gandra
Kiana Medina, Nova Southeastern University
Auston Hsieh, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Colon Cancer Findings and a Community Solution

Brintia Wright

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Comparative Genomics Across Ganoderma Species to Identify Secondary Metabolite Clusters with Cytotoxic Properties

Fatima Muhammad
Maya Pasapuleti, Nova Southeastern University
Emily Abraham, Nova Southeastern University
Navya Mysore, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Comparison of Bacteria from Varied Soils with Potential Antimicrobial Activity

Nicole Nesterovitch
Nyobi Fleming, Nova Southeastern University
Andrew Sourial, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Creatine in Dementia and the Aging Brain

Dylan Kuni

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Determining the Life Cycles of Gordonia rubripertincta Phages

Joshua Yue
Aron Balazs, Nova Southeastern University
Jenny Cristina Gallardo Arauz, Nova Southeastern University
Akshaj Gandra, Nova Southeastern University
Yuktha Milukuri, Nova Southeastern University
Suhani Ketan Pothiwala, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Developing a Novel Protocol to Isolate Mitochondria from the Cnidarian Aiptasia pallida for Bioenergetic Studies

Chelsea Nguyen
Kiran Sajnani, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Developing New Digital Methods to Study and Improve Eyewitness Testimony

Isabella Ryan
Brianna Munoz, Nova Southeastern University
Adam Durnin
Tanya Schrader
Joana Vinagre

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

DFT Modeling of Steroid–Phospholipid Noncovalent Interactions: Conformations, Binding Energy, and Solvation Effects

Sohan Mothkur

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Discovery and Genome Annotation of Tuti and Charminar: Two Newly Discovered Gordonia rubripertincta Bacteriophages

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Discovery and Genome Annotation of Tuti and Charminar: Two Newly Discovered Gordonia rubripertincta Bacteriophages

Tracey Alexis
Melissa Bassily
Jayden Courtney
Tamanna Dipen Shah
Javier Estepa
Malak Gadelkarim
Wayne Jean-Baptiste
Elias Leyes
Anushka Malay
Mackenzie Nezat
Mahisvi Vemulapalli

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Disease-modifying Therapies Targeting Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's Disease: Evaluation of Ongoing Clinical Trials

Shree Diora
Reagan Colavita, Nova Southeastern University
Christa Torchia, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Distinct and Cooperative Effects of Epigenetic Inhibitors on Cell Viability and Cell Cycle Regulation in Neuroblastoma Cells

Tamanna Dipen Shah
Anushka Ayanampudi, Nova Southeastern University
Shyam Jaganathan, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Does a Competitive Season Alter Elastic Bounce Mechanics in University Distance Runners?

Marcus Marek Tortorella

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Effects of BHB(beta-hydroxybutyrate) of Mood, Memory, and Handgrip

Christianna Needham
Sahanj Joshi, Nova Southeastern University
Jairaj Bajaj, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Effects of Invasive Water Hyacinth on Boldness and Habitat Preference in Mosquitofish

Nicolas Borca
Chancellor Rockwell Marks, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Effects of Renin-Angiotensin System Targeting Drugs on Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy and Related Neuropathology

Anna Maria Weber
Ariana Hernandez, Nova Southeastern University
Chana Vogel, Nova Southeastern University
Victoria Pulido-Correa, Nova Southeastern University
Maria Agustina Paiz, Nova Southeastern University
Shaina Binu, Nova Southeastern University
Sonakshi Kose, Nova Southeastern University
Aayush Doshi, Nova Southeastern University
Dylan Kuni, Nova Southeastern University
Sylvia Yousef, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Environmental Exposure and Neighborhood Change: A Longitudinal Study of Little Haiti, Miami

Joshua Dumond

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Epigenetic Upregulation of p21 via MDM2 and DNMT Inhibition Induces Cell Death in Neuroblastoma Cells

Helen Le
Sruthika Talanki, Nova Southeastern University
Shyam Jaganathan, Nova Southeastern University
Umamaheswari Natarajan, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Evaluating Item Discrimination and Gender-Based Differential Item Functioning in Safe Sex Behavior Questionnaire (SSBQ)

Prarthana Harikrishnan
Xinlei Zhang, Nova Southeastern University
Hannah Scheffer, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Evaluting Practical Limitations of Signal Detection Theory in Clinical Behavioral Research

Xinlei Zhang
Prarthana Harikrishnan, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Exercise as an Intervention Against Neuroinflammation During Binge Drinking Withdrawal

Shaina Binu
Ellie Wind, Nova Southeastern University
Ariana Hernandez, Nova Southeastern University
Iliana Uribe, Nova Southeastern University
Victoria Pulido-Correa, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

From Prediction to Prevention: How the VA Uses Analytics to Reduce Chronic Disease and Mental Health Risk

Leelakrishna Angadala

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

From Resume to Risk Factor: The Connections Between Occupation, Chronic Disease, and Mental Health in the United States

Nemo Thomas
Joshua Dumond, Nova Southeastern University
Nicole Real, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Functional Annotation of Gordonia Phage Minor Tail Proteins Using AlphaFold and Structural Homology Searches

Harani Athwale
Mitchell Thenor, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Gathering College Students' Interests in Bone Health by Promoting Vitamin K2 Consumption

Nida Haider

12:00 AM

Gene Loss and Ecological Adaptation in Honeybee Venom: Exploring the Absence of Melittin in Apis andreniformis

Diya Patel
Grace Wong, Nova Southeastern University
Rishubh Madaboosil, Nova Southeastern University
Kaylee Reyes Lazo, Nova Southeastern University
Jovonne Grant, Nova Southeastern University
Isabella Garcia, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Genetic Diversity of Invasive Grey-Headed Swamphens in Florida Compared to Native Gallinules

Monica Maurer

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Group Differences in Conflict Processing Between Bilinguals and Monolinguals

Isidora Varas-Sanchez
Dylan Kuni, Nova Southeastern University
Julia Ribeiro, Nova Southeastern University
Andrea Fajardo Aguilar, Nova Southeastern University
Alyssa Harris, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Implementing Video Analysis and Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 Screening to Assess Sway in Collegiate Golfers

Sydney Mazur

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Investigating Epigenetic Dysregulation of Long Non-Coding RNAs in Glioblastoma and Glioma Stem Cells

Pujita Kellampalli
Mansi Gandhi, Nova Southeastern University
Dhruv Patel, Nova Southeastern University
Nehal Pant, Nova Southeastern University
Mihika Mishra, Nova Southeastern University
Shehr Bano, Nova Southeastern University
Aaron Basnyet, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Investigating the Structural and Functional Roles of Transcriptionally Active Rice Transposons

Eimaan Admad

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Is Left Ventricular Dysfunction Associated with Increased Risk of Alzheimer's Disease Independent of Classical Vascular Dementia Pathways?

Priyanshi Patel

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Ketone Bodies as Regulators of Cardiac Energy Metabolism and Cardiovascular Signaling

Eera Mehrota
Anika Singh, Nova Southeastern University
Meghana Divi, Nova Southeastern University
Cynthia Chamoun, Nova Southeastern University
Samiksha Chemukula, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Mapping Neurobehavioral Outcomes of Glyphosate Application in the United States Through a Data Science Framework

Parushi Porwal
Sharvani Nune, Nova Southeastern University
Japji Madan, Nova Southeastern University
Arrin Carter, Nova Southeastern University
Mitali Athwale, Nova Southeastern University
Aliyah Khan, Nova Southeastern University
Roham Hadidchi, Nova Southeastern University
Umayyah Ahsan
Junaid Muktadir
Rishi Porwal, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Mediterranean Diet Adherence and Bone Density: No Link in University Cross-County Athletes

Auston Hsieh
Sathvi Gandra, Nova Southeastern University
Kiana Medina, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Modeling the Binding of Salinosporamide A (MZB) to the Human 20S Proteasome for Potential Cancer Treatment

Jayden Ross
Jayant Ari, Nova Southeastern University
Audrey Anand, Nova Southeastern University
Giezel Medina, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Modeling the Extracellular Matrix-like Retinal Protein Pikachurin and Its Binding to α-Dystroglycan and GPCR (GPR179)

Mohit Belur
Khushi Raval, Nova Southeastern University
Riya Chelagiri, Nova Southeastern University
Rani Mehta, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Overcoming GBM Stem Cell Resistance with Resveratrol Analog E03

Alma Partenza
Vansh Linga, Nova Southeastern University
Maanas Mallela, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Parent-Child Relations, Ego Identity Exploration, and Self-Esteem in Emerging Adulthood

Japji Madan
Amala Vadakumcherry, Nova Southeastern University
Vivan Majumdar, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Passion Versus Predisposition: How Engagement, Personality, and Trait-anxiety Predict Homesickness

Bala Sivani Padala
Porsha Adoghe, Nova Southeastern University
Alyssa Harris, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Pattern Formation in a β-Amyloid Plaque Model for Alzheimer's Disease

Hannah Prudhomme

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Pelvic Posture and Spinal Mechanics in Collegiate Golfers: A TPI Screening and Video Analysis

Rachel Shaw

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Perceived Family Influences on Sexual Decision-Making Among Emerging Adults

Hassan Gowani
Mariana Santiago-Lopez, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Porites Coral Colony Recovery at Caño Island

Sophia Bost

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Proximal Power Gains in Football: Position-Specific Adaptations Revealed Through Compositional Data Analysis

Isabella Estrada Hernandez
Alyana Andal, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Psychological Separation as a Developmental Moderator of Cognitive Maladjustment

Tanvi Rudrangi
Kaleigh Cummings, Nova Southeastern University
Misha Patel, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Refining Potent STAT3 Inhibitor Structure Through Molecular Docking

Dev Patel
Dev Patel, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Repetitive Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Exacerbates Cognitive Deficits in a Mouse Model of Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Repetitive Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Exacerbates Cognitive Deficits in a Mouse Model of Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy

Lauren Rosenberg
Victoria Pullido-Correa
Ariana Hernandez
Chana Vogel
Bianca Echeverria
Iliana Uribe

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Reproductive Experience Mitigates Cognitive Aging in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease

Esperanza Barrios
Chana Vogel, Nova Southeastern University
Tej Chaudhari, Nova Southeastern University
Anna Roy, Nova Southeastern University
Shruthi Senthil, Nova Southeastern University
Greeshma Thomas, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Repurposing GLP-1RA Drugs for Modulating Sepsis-Associated Encephalopathy and Neurodegeneration

Janhavi Tonge

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Repurposing Nilotinib in a Metabolically Compromised Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease

Maria Ramirez Aleman
Victoria Pullido-Correa, Nova Southeastern University
Ariana Hernandez, Nova Southeastern University
Chana Vogel, Nova Southeastern University
Ana Carvalho, Nova Southeastern University
Daniel Lopez, Nova Southeastern University
Esperanza Barrios, Nova Southeastern University
Katilin Martin, Nova Southeastern University
Dylan Kuni, Nova Southeastern University
Maria A. Paiz, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Sexual Dimorphism in Physiological, Metabolic, and Hypothalamic Alterations in the Tg-SwDI Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease

YingYing Zhu
Ariana Hernandez, Nova Southeastern University
Natalia Noto, Nova Southeastern University
Victoria Pulido-Correa, Nova Southeastern University
Chana Vogel, Nova Southeastern University
Julianna Bonetti

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Sleep Disturbance, Menopause, and Alzheimer's Risk in Women

Shreya Kempuraj

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Targeting the Metabolic-Neurodegenerative Axis: In Silico Repurposing of FDA-Approved Pleiotropic Metabolic Modulators for Alzheimer's Tau Protein

Maanya Chitrapu
Juhi Vora, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Temperature-Driven Changes in Lysis Kinetics of Bacteriophages Infecting Gordonia rubripertincta

Bianca Gonzalez
Jyothi Vivekananda, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The Central Role of Caffeine in Energy Drink Effects

Viviana Valerio
Sarah Bailey, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The Effect of Verbal Encouragement With Swearing on High Intensity Exercise Performance

Ella Kern

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The Effects of Gender Crime Congruency on Jurors' Decisions and Confidence

Elizabeth Avila

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The Effects of Vestibular Dysfunction on Cognition

Sai Puneeth Kothuru
Mia Fernandez, Nova Southeastern University
Sol Crisanto-Ojeda, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The Functional Movement Screening in Collegiate Soccer Players

Sophia White
Karina Manrique, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The Impact of Social Media on Oral Hygiene

Daniela Guzman
Kamelia Vega, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

The Role of Hip Internal Rotation and Ground Reaction Forces on Lower Back Pain in Amateur Golfers

Katrina Arndt

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Time-lapse Microscopy to Characterize Astrocyte Precursor Cells Migration Using a Double Reporter Mouse Line

Megan Hilliard
Sravika Chirla, Nova Southeastern University
Maria Ramirez, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tissue-Specific Stable Isotope Fractionation in Subarctic Pinniped Species

Morgan Michalek

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Towards Safer Epirubicin Based Anti-Cancer Treatments

Alanis Malave Carmona
Julian Oliver Bozek, Nova Southeastern University
Elizia Jijon, Nova Southeastern University
Shivansh Patel, Nova Southeastern University
Alvin Binoj, Nova Southeastern University
Samuel Dinh, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Trail-Camera Monitoring of Gopher Tortoise Burrows and the Commensal Wildlife Across South Florida Natural Areas

Madison Smith
Heidi Martz, Nova Southeastern University
Coral Kovac, Nova Southeastern University
Olivia Baker, Nova Southeastern University
Javier Vasallo, Nova Southeastern University
Jade Andreu, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Substance Use Disorder

Sarah Defrant

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Uncovering Hidden Bioenergetic Effects of DEET: Is Mitochondrial Complex I a Primary Target?

Jacob Kora
Dillen-Preetesh Patel, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Understanding Ice Age Climate in Buffalo Gap National Grasslands through Heavy Mineral Analysis

Chancellor Rockwell Marks
Jenna Church, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

University Oral Hygiene Behaviors Compared to the National Population

Noura Naami
Jordan Monteiro, Nova Southeastern University
Trisha Jois, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Using X-ray Crystallography to Inform Foldamer Drug Design

Isabella Garcia

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Virtual Reefscapes: Modeling Fish Abundance on Artificial and Natural Reefs in Broward County

Jesse Caruana Snachkus

12:00 AM

What Genograms Can Tell Us About Family Dynamics that Quantitative Data Cannot

Connor McCarville
Jessica Frye, Nova Southeastern University
Maegan McDonough, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

xCT (Slc7a11) RegulationL Lessons from Cancer Research

Sravika Chirla
Rahul Pandit, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Analyzing the Variation in Microplastic Intake of Waterhyacinth and Pennywort in Lake Okeechobee

Aashvi Gowrisankar

Alvin Sherman Library

12:35 PM - 12:00 PM

Reengineering Bone Health: Preventing Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis Without Jaw Damage

John Voudouris

Alvin Sherman Library

12:35 PM - 12:00 PM

When Peers Matter: Peer Communication and the Association Between Parental Dependence and Superiority Cognitions

Preya Pandya
Bala Sivani Paddala, Nova Southeastern University
Anisha Nandra, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:35 PM - 12:00 PM

Snapping Shrimp Acoustic Activity as an Indicator of Ecosystem Health Across Mangrove, Seagrass, and Coral Reef Habitats in the Florida Keys

Catherine Salazar
Alexander Wheeler, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:43 PM - 12:00 PM

Sold for Parts: Moral Connections between Paid Surrogacy and Paid Organ Donation

Alessandra Coke

Alvin Sherman Library

12:43 PM - 12:00 PM

Ticked Off: A Systematic Review of Alpha-gal Syndrome Mechanisms

Alvin Sherman Library

12:43 PM - 12:00 PM

Comparative Profiling of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Alaskan Pink Salmon Roe and Muscle Tissue (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha)

Aleena Thomas
Megan Bailey, Nova Southeastern University
Luisa Torres, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:51 PM - 12:00 PM

Endoparasites in Magnificent Frigatebirds (Fregata magnificens rothschildi) from Southeast Florida, USA

Isabelle Petty
Alexia Hilber, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:51 PM - 12:00 PM

Modeling the Disruption of Binding of Three IgE Antibodies with Six Mutated Interaction Sites on the Arah2 Allergen

Amaan Khan
Hansi Parmar, Nova Southeastern University
Jyothi Vivekananda, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

12:51 PM - 12:00 PM

Identifying Biomarkers Indicative of Active and Passive Exposure to Electronic Cigarette Aerosols

Armaan Makwana
Om Patel, Nova Southeastern University
Suhani Makwana, Nova Southeastern University
Chelsea Nguyen, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

1:19 PM - 12:00 PM

Marine Mammal Bone as Recorder of Trace Element Dynamics during the Past 5500 Years in the North Pacific Ocean

Aidan Pflieger

Alvin Sherman Library

1:19 PM - 12:00 PM

The Impact of Mouthwashes on Oral Microbiome Communities in University Students

Jinil Milind Shah
Simar Mathoun, Nova Southeastern University
Richa Rajesh, Nova Southeastern University
HyungKyu Kim, Nova Southeastern University
Varsha Adabala, Nova Southeastern University
Chelsea Borja, Nova Southeastern University
Rhianna Jacob, Nova Southeastern University
Trisha Jois, Nova Southeastern University
Jordan Monteiro, Nova Southeastern University
Noura Naami, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

1:19 PM - 12:00 PM

Artificial Intelligence Liability: Implications and Best Practices for Legal Professionals and AI Developers

Alyssa Heinze

Alvin Sherman Library

1:27 PM - 12:00 PM

Effects of Reproductive Experience on Cognitive-Behavioral Outcomes in Mouse Models of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias

Chana Vogel
Esperanza Barrios, Nova Southeastern University
Ariana Hernandez, Nova Southeastern University
Natalia Noto, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

1:27 PM - 12:00 PM

Long Covid Analyzed: A Systematic Review Comparing Adults Affected by Long Covid to Adults without Persistent Symptoms

Dev Patel

Alvin Sherman Library

1:27 PM - 12:00 PM

Low-Dose Atropine as a Therapeutic Intervention for Myopia Progression

Annabelle Chang

Alvin Sherman Library

1:35 PM - 12:00 PM

More Utilitarian or Less Deontological? A Process Dissociation Approach

Kyle Fleming

Alvin Sherman Library

1:43 PM - 12:00 PM

Understanding Atopic Dermatitis in East Asian Populations

Kaitlin Chao

Alvin Sherman Library

1:43 PM - 12:00 PM

Assessing the Thermal Tolerance on Genotypic Variability in Acropora cervicornis and Acropora palmata Corals maintained in an offshore nursery in Broward County, Florida

Luisa Maria Torres Arango

Alvin Sherman Library

2:11 PM - 12:00 PM

Consumerism is the Perfection of Slavery

Kashish Kirpalani

Alvin Sherman Library

2:11 PM - 12:00 PM

Protecting Citrus Through Patents: Legal and Economic Implications of UF/IFAS Biotechnological Advances

Laeila Scott

Alvin Sherman Library

2:11 PM - 12:00 PM

HSC-3 Spheroid Enhances Macrophage Autophagy Through Upregulation of HGF Activator

Dhara Patel

Alvin Sherman Library

2:19 PM - 12:00 PM

Nanomedicine-based Modulation of Parkinson's Disease Pathology Through Integrated Biological and Computational Approaches

Emma Hickey
Annu Joji, University of Miami
Abdallah Samarah, Nova Southeastern University
Larry Delgado, Nova Southeastern University
Parushi Porwal, Nova Southeastern University
Jonathan Tran, Nova Southeastern University
Jaashvi Chandagari, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

2:19 PM - 12:00 PM

Red Mangrove Heavy Metal(loid)s Accumulation in Contaminated Sediments of the South Florida Intracoastal Waterway

Sophia Welch

Alvin Sherman Library

2:19 PM - 12:00 PM

Energy Drinks Are Bad... Or Perhaps Not? A Comprehensive Evidence-Based Review of Energy Drink Safety and Performance Effects

Saanvitha Rajendara

Alvin Sherman Library

2:27 PM - 12:00 PM

Microbial Photodynamic Inactivation (PDI) with meso-Pyridyl Porphyrin Isomers Under Metabolic Gene Knockouts

Dylan Mavlyanov
Kenneth Supersano, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

2:27 PM - 12:00 PM

Microbial Signatures of Breast Carcinogenesis: Synthesizing Evidence from Breast Tissue Microbiome Studiese

Caroline Rodriguez Chang
Revanth Madamsetty, Nova Southeastern University
Krishna Dasyam, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

2:27 PM - 12:00 PM

Integrating Domain Knowledge and Machine Learning in Rice Cultivation: A Case Study of Algeria

Sara Faruqui
Jane Krivosheev, Nova Southeastern University
Jenna Handal, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

2:55 PM - 12:00 PM

Molecular Consequences of PCOS-Linked Aromatase Variants: Structural Modeling and Inhibitor Docking

Kiran Sajnani
Bharath Kumar Reddy Burry, Nova Southeastern University
Yuktha Milukuri, Nova Southeastern University
Preya Patel, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

2:55 PM - 12:00 PM

The Association Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Inadequate Sleep in US Adults from NHANES, 2005-2018

Seema Rajper

Alvin Sherman Library

2:55 PM - 12:00 PM

Evaluation of the Use of Longitudinal Data for Depression Research and Antidepressant Drug Discovery

Rojie Ekanayake
Niousha Mousavi, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

3:03 PM - 12:00 PM

Investigating OCT3-Mediated Buprenorphine Transport as a Mechanism for Salivary Accumulation and Oral Toxicity

Laasya Vemparala
Veda Pesala, Nova Southeastern University
Sydni Gunpath, Nova Southeastern University
Mehtab Singh, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

3:03 PM - 12:00 PM

Marine Biodiversity Monitoring and Community Engagement on the Boulder Reefs of Peanut Island

Sophia Oliveira
Luke McKeon
Josie Larson
Raymond Hernandez
Triumph Perry
Lianna Rasimowicz

Alvin Sherman Library

3:03 PM - 12:00 PM

Parental Perceptions About CRISPR and Other Biological Treatments for Fragile X Syndrome Compared with Sickle Cell Disease (2000-2025): Systematic Review Protocol

Ethan Hunter
Lukah Varghese, Nova Southeastern University
Mohit Belur, Nova Southeastern University
Prathiv Raj Ramesh Babu, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

3:11 PM - 12:00 PM

Predicting Alzheimer's Disease Via Machine Learning Through ADNI Data

Sahana Reddy

Alvin Sherman Library

3:11 PM - 12:00 PM

Time-Dependent Modulation of ISR and UPR in Glioblastoma Stem Cells Using a Curcumin-Inspired Bis-Chalcone Analog

Abby Morrill
Carleigh Miller, Nova Southeastern University

Alvin Sherman Library

3:11 PM - 12:00 PM

The Hidden Map of Women's Health: Predictors and Protectors Across Our Lives

Tasfia Howlader

Alvin Sherman Library

3:19 PM - 12:00 PM