2023 Annual Research Frontier Symposium


Abstracts Accepted

(69 Abstracts, 3/10/2023)



Abstract-2023-001 (faculty, talk)

Hydrogenation of Boron Nitride Cages

Douglas L. Strout*


Abstract-2023-002R1  (undergraduate, talk)

Fluorine Substitution Effects on the Energetics of the Diels-Alder Reaction

Bailey Byrd, Payton Maffett, Adenike Olalekan, Emily Price, Ja’kala Turner, Mariyah Wheeler, and Douglas L. Strout


Abstract-2023-003 (M.S., talk)

A study of soil microbial communities in gravesoil affected by SARS-COV-2

Zoe Hayes, Sheree J. Finley, and Gulnaz Javan*


Abstract-2023-004 (undergraduate, poster)

Socioeconomic Status and Available Healthcare in Rural Alabama and their Effects on Time of Diagnosis and Mortality in Breast Cancer Patients

Allison Stegall, Ram Alagan, Seela Aladuwaka, and Manoj Mishra


Abstract-2023-005 (M.S., poster + 3 min talk)

Persistence of host DNA during the immature development of forensically important larvae

Arris Thornton, Jonathan Parrott, Gulnaz Javan*


Abstract-2023-006R1 (Ph.D., talk)

Human Adenovirus Serovar 3 Vector Impacts Pharmacologically Inhibited Exosomal Cargo in Lung Carcinoma Cells 

Ayodeji O. Ipinmoroti, Brennetta Crenshaw, Rachana Pandit, and Qiana L. Matthews*


Abstract-2023-007 (postdoc, talk)

Biocontainment of genetically modified algae

Jacob Sebesta, Colleen Pastore, Harvey J.M. Hou, and Jianping Yu*


Abstract-2023-008 (faculty, poster)

Probing genetically modified algae using membrane-inlet mass spectrometry and photoacoustic spectroscopy

Harvey J.M. Hou*, Jacob Sebesta, and Jianping Yu* 


Abstract-2023-009 (undergraduate, talk)

Cadaver Reproductive Organs Bacterial Communities 

Tony Harris, Shakayla Phillips, Sheree J. Finley, and Gulnaz Javan*


Abstract-2023-010 (plenary talk)

Applications of Genetic Code Expansion and Bioorthogonal Chemistry to Study Membrane Proteins

Thomas P. Sakmar*


Abstract-2023-011 (faculty, poster)

Genome-wide transcriptome analysis to identify the gene(s) associated with leathery skin development in muscadine grape berry

M.A. Rahman* M. Agarwal, M.B. Sheikh, and J Wang


Abstract-2023-012 (Ph.D., talk + 3 min talk)

Anti Toxoplasma gondii Activity of Trametes versicolor (Turkey-Tail) Mushroom Extract

Homa Nath Sharma, Jonathan Catrett, Ogochea Destine, Audrey Napier, Boakai K. Robertson, and Daniel A. Abugri*


Abstract-2023-013 (undergraduate, poster)

Human Thanatomicrobiome Detection in Decaying Thyroid and Submandibular Glands

Christina Harris, Grace Norbury, Gulnaz Javan, and Sheree J. Finley *


Abstract-2023-014 (undergraduate, poster)

Norcocaine Time Interval Estimation by Chemical Kinetics

Eryn Griffin and Harvey J.M. Hou* 


Abstract-2023-015 (undergraduate, talk)

Diabetes is associated with cognitive dysfunction in young obese offspring from obese parents

Timia Frierson, Alexandre A. da Silva, John E. Hall, Xuemei Dai, Ana C. Omoto, Kari Oppedal, Xavier Walker, Jordan Brown, Jussara M. do Carmo, Gulnaz Javan*


Abstract-2023-016 (undergraduate, poster)

The Relationship Between Breast Cancer and Obesity in Postmenopausal and Premenopausal women

Corrigan Murray and Sabita Saldanha*


Abstract-2023-017 (Ph.D., talk)

Toxicity of Sorbent Amendments on the Viability of Burkholderia thailandenesis Isolated from Mercury Contaminated Soil 

Jeffrey Ogbudu, Timothy E. Egbo, Alexander Johs, Yazeed Abdelmageed, and Boakai K. Robertson


Abstract-2023-018 (Withdraw)

Cannabis Plant-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as Biomarkers

 Ja’kala Turnera,b, Ayodeji Ipinmorotia, Elizabeth J. Bellenger, Junhuan Xua, Caitlin Reevesa, Olufemi Ajayia, Ting Li, and Qiana L. Matthewsa,b,c


Abstract-2023-019 (postdoc, talk)

The impact of cannabidiol (CBD) hemp on the gene expression of cannabis aphids (Phorodon cannabis)  

Junhuan Xu*, Joseph A. Ayariga, Ting Li, Olufemi S. Ajayi*


Abstract-2023-020 (undergraduate, poster) (Withdraw)

Comparative study of breast cancer cell migration using natural 3-dimensional

scaffolds fabricated by electrospinning and 3D printing.

Arnold Bhebhe, Derrick Dean, and Sabita Saldanha*


Abstract-2023-021 (Ph.D., talk + 3min talk)

In Vitro Inhibition of T. gondii growth by Caffeic Acid and its Possible Mechanisms of Action

Efa B. A. Bernard, Homa Nath Sharma, Boakai Robertson, Audrey Napier, and Daniel A. Abugri*


Abstract-2023-022 (Ph.D., talk + 3min talk)

Coronavirus Infection Modulates the Biogenesis and Trafficking of the Cell Derived-Extracellular Vesicles

Rachana Pandit, Ayodeji Ipinmoroti, Brennetta J. Crenshaw, Ting Li, and Qiana L. Matthews*


Abstract-2023-023 (faculty, poster)

Epidemiological Survey of Oncolytic Virus(OVs) in Mosquitoes of Southern US

Hongzhuan Wu*, Ting Li, BK Robertson, Manoj Mishra, and Chengming Wang


Abstract-2023-024 (Ph.D., poster)

Monitoring and molecular analysis of the Microbial Bio-Diversity according to seasonal variation of the Alabama River 

MD Imam Ul Khabir, Jannatul Ferdous, and Muhammad Saleem


Abstract-2023-025 (undergraduate, poster) 

Theatre Arts and its Effects on Mental Health

Elanne Eaton, Wendy Coleman*, Brian Martin, and Kenderick Hardy


Abstract-2023-026 (undergraduate, poster)

CBD perturbation of Aminoglycoside adenyltransferase of Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhimurium activity

Desharie Simpson, Iddrisu Ibrahim, Joseph Atia Ayariga*, Junhuan Xu and Olufemi S. Ajayi*


Abstract-2023-027 (undergraduate, talk)

Education Discrepancies in the United States

Jonathan Holland, Alethea Hampton*, Roberto Reed, and Lemanski Walker


Abstract-2023-028 (undergraduate, talk)

Piperine Inhibits Toxoplasma gondii growth

Kelci Lawrence, Homa Nath Sharma, Audrey Napier, Boakai Robertson and Daniel A. Abugri


Abstract-2023-029 (M.S., talk)

The Effect of Apigeninidin chloride on T. gondii Lipidome

Miya Moon,  Audrey Napier, Boakai Robertson and Daniel A. Abugri


Abstract-2023-030 (Ph.D, talk)

Azole and Heparan Derivatives Repositioning Inhibits Exosome Biogenesis in Human Adenovirus Serovar 3-Infected Lung Carcinoma Cells

Ayodeji O. Ipinmoroti, Rachana Pandit, Brennetta Crenshaw, and Qiana L. Matthews*


Abstract-2023-031 (undergraduate, poster)

A study on the impact that financial literacy programs make in secondary education

Amber Frazier, Min Park*, Sontachi Suwanakul, and Jorja Bradford


Abstract-2023-032 (high school, talk + 3 min talk)

Prostate Cancer Disparities: Understanding the Role of Race and Socioeconomic Factors in Alabama

Anish Boyella, Ram Alagan, Seela Aladuwaka, Manoj Mishra


Abstract-2023-033 (undergraduate, poster)

Fibroblast Cell Culture on Sodium Alginate Hydrogel Based Scaffold

Antoinette Ross, Mazharul Haque, Komal Vig


Abstract-2023-034 (Ph.D., talk)

Cannabis sativa CBD Extract Exhibits Synergy with Broad-Spectrum Antibiotics against Salmonella enterica subsp. Enterica serovar typhimurium 

Logan Gildea, Joseph Atia Ayariga, Junhuan Xu, Robert Villafane, Boakai K Robertson, Michelle Samuel-Foo, Olufemi S Ajayi 


Abstract-2023-035 (undergraduate, talk + 3 min talk)

Exploring the Mechanisms of CBD resistance in Salmonella typhimurium

Ayomide Adebanjo, Iddrisu Ibrahim, Joseph Atia Ayariga*, Junhuan Xu and Olufemi S. Ajayi*


Abstract-2023-036 (Ph.D., talk)

Characterization of Cannabis Strains-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as Potential Biomarkers

Ayodeji O. Ipinmoroti, Jakayla Turner, Elizabeth J. Bellenger, Brennetta Crenshaw, Junhuan Xu, Caitlin Reeves, Olufemi Ajayi, Ting Li, Qiana L. Matthews *


Abstract-2023-037 (M.S., 3min talk + poster)

Step Count: Steps Taken by Certified Athletic Trainers and Athletic Trainer Students

Caroline Dent, Tripp Jones, and Michele Scharff Olson*


Abstract-2023-038 (undergraduate, talk)

The Exploration of Dysmenorrhea

Carrington Jackson, Lula Smith*, Ting Li, and Sabita Saldanha


Abstract-2023-039 (faculty, talk)

Application of Surface Plasmon Resonance for Epitope Mapping and Binding Kinetics of Monoclonal Antibodies to Salmonella Flagellin

Devendra Bhandari, Fur-Chi Chen*, Shreya Hamal and Roger C. Bridgman


Abstract-2023-040 (undergraduate, talk)

A Review of Cardiovascular Disease in African Americans and its Relation to Mental Health 

D`Angelia Holmes, Kartz Bibb*, Sheree Finley, and Qiana Matthews


Abstract-2023-041 (undergraduate, talk)

Design of a receptor binding scaffold protein based on apoliprotein E

Calla Orjuela, Robert Kondzior, Lucia Noesner, Perry Kornbluh, Kamil Woronowicz*


Abstract-2023-042 (undergraduate, poster + 3 min talk)

Scaffold Supported Human Induced Stem Cell-Laden Microspheres for Production of Engineered Microsphere Heart Tissues 

Kayla Edwards, B. Justin Harvell , Shireen Singh , Elizabeth A. Lipke, Komal Vig


Abstract-2023-043 (faculty, talk)

Erythroblast Macrophage Protein Functions as a Cell Adhesion Protein

Shivani Soni* and Gulnaz Javan**


Abstract-2023-044 (M.S., poster)

Current Use of Concussion Assessment Protocols: A Quality Assurance Study

Elexis Arnold, Kimberly Baker, and Michele Scharff Olson*


Abstract-2023-045 (M.S., talk)

Effects Carbon Nanotubes on Developing Xenopus Embryos

Hagir Abdelmagid and Emmanuel Tadjuidje


Abstract-2023-046 (undergraduate, talk)

Healthcare Disparities for African Americans in the Blackbelt

Ayanna Williams, Dawna Nelson*, Sekeria Bossie, and Shanae Shaw


Abstract-2023-047 (Ph.D., talk + 3 min talk)

CBD resistant Salmonella strains are susceptible to Epsilon 34 phage tailspike protein

Iddrisu Ibrahim, Joseph Atia Ayariga*, Junhuan Xu, Ayomide Adebanjo, Boakai K. Robertson, Michelle Samuel-Foo, Olufemi S. Ajayi*


Abstract-2023-048 (postdoc, talk)

Elucidating Mutational Effect on SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein using Combination of Computational Studies and Site-Directed Mutagenesis of P22 Tailspike Protein

Joseph Atia Ayariga*, Junhuan Xu, Robertson K. Boakai, Olufemi S. Ajayi, Robert Villafane*


Abstract-2023-049 (undergraduate, talk)

How Systematic Inequality Has Led To Generational Poverty Among African Americans And How To Overcome It

Kristel Tshabalala, Min Park*, and Charlie Hardy


Abstract-2023-050 (faculty, poster)

Service Learning at ASU:  Focusing on the Local Community through Service Learning Partnerships

Kartz Bibb*


Abstract-2023-051 (undergraduate, talk)

Mixed-Method Systematic Review of Research: Analyzing Data on Assistive Technology Use in Special Education Programs

Donna Smith, Henry Wong*, Sekeria Bossie, and Mary-Anne Joseph


Abstract-2023-052 (Ph.D., poster + 3 min talk)

Enzymatic synthesis and purification of S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM) for infrared spectroscopic studies

Isaiah O. Odeyemi, Robert J. Fick, Teri A. Douglas, Nosakhare F. Igie, Drew Hargrove, Grace Hamilton, Brianna Bradley, Cathy Thai, Brendan Le, Maitri Unjia, Dylan Wicherts, Zackery Ferneyhough, Anjali Pillai, Raymond Trievel, Allison L. Stelling*


Abstract-2023-053 (undergraduate, talk + 3 min talk)

Rising Awareness of the Impact of Socioeconomic Status on  Breast Cancer Prevelence In Alabama: A GIS Perspective 

Oluwatosin Oyekeye, Eric Thompson, Ram Alagan, Seela Aladuwaka, and Manoj Mishra


Abstract-2023-054 (Ph.D., talk + 3 min talk)

Cationic lipo-oligopeptides (CLOPs) as next generation of therapeutics against Herpes Simplex Virus -1

Othreniel A. Forte, Rajnish Sahu, Atar Singh Kushwah, Donald R. Owen, Vida A. Dennis*


Abstract-2023-055 (M.S., talk)

Periodic solution for a financial model

Orjul Pogue and Chunhua Feng*


Abstract-2023-056 (Ph.D., poster)

Measuring the Enthalpy of an Individual Hydrogen Bond in a DNA Duplex with Nucleobase Isotope Editing and Variable Temperature Infrared Spectroscopy

Hao-Che Peng, Gabrielle L. Castro, Varshini Karthikeyan, Alina Jarrett, Melanie A. Katz, James A. Hargrove, David Hoang, Stefan Hilber, Robert J. Fick, Jung-Mo Ahn, Christoph Kreutz, and Allison L. Stelling


Abstract-2023-057 (undergraduate, talk)

Prolonged CBD pressure mediates higher expression of flgA in Salmonella typhimurium

Alexa Mathis, Iddrisu Ibrahim, Joseph Atia Ayariga*, Junhuan Xu, and Olufemi S. Ajayi*


Abstract-2023-058 (Ph.D., talk)

RNA Transcriptome Analysis of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain PA14 under Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and Cell Culture Conditions

Amber Grace, Rajnish Sahu, Donald R. Owen, and Vida A. Dennis


Abstract-2023-059 (high school, poster)

Mechanical Property Characterizations of Reprocessed Multilayer Plastic Packaging Blends

Raymond Hou, Lindsay Levy, Ke Zhan, and Yucheng Peng


Abstract-2023-060 (undergraduate, poster) 

Sustainable Bio composites Based on Naturally Derived Materials

Nicholas Barlow, James Cade, Chris Capshaw, Fares Shabarek, Roderquita Moore and Derrick Dean


Abstract-2023-061 (high school, poster)

Bacterial Diversity Study in Tar Balls on Alabama Beaches of Gulf Shores 

Irene Park and Joong-Wook Park* 


Abstract-2023-062 (M.S., talk + 3 min talk)

Impact of Crude Oil and/or Dispersant on the Growth of Vibrio parahaemolyticus, a Foodborne Bacterial Pathogen

Santoshi Pyakurel and Joong-Wook Park* 


Abstract-2023-063 (faculty, poster)

Mosquito population surveillance and insecticide susceptibility in Alabama and Florida

Ting Li*, Charkecia Davis, Antoinette Ross, Hongzhuan Wu, Boakai K. Robertson


Abstract-2023-064 (undergraduate, poster)

The Effect of Cross linking Protocols on Swell-ability and Properties of Gelatin Nanofibrous Scaffolds

Josh Anjorin, Adrianna Bailey, Isabella Beortgui, Cortney Forman, and Derrick Dean


Abstract-2023-065 (faculty, poster)

Isolation, characterization, and applications of cyanobacteria in Alabama

Harvey J.M. Hou*, Vida A. Dennis, B.K. Robertson, Sapna Jain, Robert L. Green, and Hongzhuan Wu


Abstract-2023-066 (faculty/staff, talk)

Integrating Biomass Fermentation by Clostridium thermocellum with Downstream Microbial Electrolysis Cells

Eric Schaedig, Trevor Croft, Katherine J. Chou* (National Renewable Energy Laboratory)


Abstract-2023-067 (featured talk)

Reshaping the Research Culture in STEM

Michelle Foster* (Alabama State University)


Abstract-2023-068 (Ph.D., talk)

Human adenovirus alters lung cell-derived extracellular vesicles

Brennetta J. Crenshaw, Ayodeji Ipinmoroti, Brian Sims, and Qiana L. Matthews* (Alabama State University)


Abstract-2023-069 (High school, poster)

Pedobarographic Analysis of Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity in a Serial Ligament Transection Cadaveric Model

Patrick Pan, Sean Renfree, and L. Daniel Latt* (Northridge High School and University of Arizona College of Medicine)