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)