Miami Presentations

* Undergraduate student; ^ Graduate student

2025:

^Xu M, Shi H, Miller ME, Reidy PT, Wu X (2025). Interaction between different dietary proteins and physical inactivity in an animal model. 2025 American Society for Nutrition. Orlando, FL. 

^Xu M, ^Wele P, ^Tijani A, ^Laraib N, Zhang S, Zhu J, Shi H, Wu X (2025). The impact of estrogen on gut microbial metabolites in colorectal cancer development in mice. 2025 American Society for Nutrition. Orlando, FL.

2024:

LaRussa Z, Kuo HN, ^Xu M, Shi H, Lo CC (2024). Apolipoprotein A4 elevates energy expenditure in HFD-fed mice. Society for Study of Ingestive Behavior, Chicago, IL.

^Wele P, ^Tijani A, ^Xu M, ^Laraib N, ^Malekikhas N, *Winslow E, Wu X, Shi H (2024). Sex differences and role of estrogen in colorectal cancer development in obesity. NCI Division of Cancer Biology R15 Investigator Workshop. Washing DC. 

^Wele P, Wu X, Shi H (2024). Dietary influence on colorectal cancer: a comprehensive mouse-model study. American Society for Nutrition. Chicago, IL.

^Tijani A, Shi H, *Thongkhao-on S, Shi X, Sun Y, Wu X (2024). Effects of zingiberaceae bioactive components against 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate (TPA)-induced skin inflammation and the underlying mechanisms of action. American Society for Nutrition. Chicago, IL. 

^Wele P, Shi H, Wu X (2024) Deciphering colorectal cancer: A model to study sex-based differences and role of estrogen amidst obesity. Cancer Research 84 (6_Supplement), 3393-3393.  American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting.

2023:

^Wele P, Wu X, Shi H (2023). From plate to sex-dependent imparity: a novel model for understanding influence of obesity and sex hormones on colorectal cancer disparities. Sigma Xi International Forum on Research Excellence (IFoRE). Long Beach, CA.

Wu X, ^Xu M, *Crist MK, Sallese A, ^Zhu Q, Zhu J, Shi H (2023). P13-047-23 Estrogenic Protection Against Colorectal Cancer Development in Obesity. Current Developments in Nutrition 7. American Society of Nutrition.

Wu X, Shi H, Reidy P (2023). Processed meat- and alternative protein-based diets on physical inactivity: an animal study. American Society for Nutrition. Boston, MA.

^Xu M, ^Krolick KN, Zhu J, Shi H (2023). Impact of estrogen on gut microbiome and their metabolites and cognitive function in young adult rats following adolescent stress. Soiety for Neurosci. Washington DC. 

2022:

Yang EC, Frank M, Jeanmougin C, Meyers K, Olszewski A, Shi H, Simonsen R, Siriwardane H (2022). Defining, implementing, and assessing critical thinking across the disciplines. Lilly Conference on College Teaching Scholarships. Oxford, OH.

2021:

^Xu M, ^Krolick KN, Zhu J, Shi H (2021). Effects of estrogen on gut microbiota and their metabolites in rats with chronic restraint stress. Soc. Neurosci. SfN Global Connectome virtual event.

2020:

Shi H. Regulation of energy metabolism by apolipoprotein A-IV: a protein linking the gut and the brain. Ohio Miami Valley Chapter, Society for Neuroscience, Winter Symposium, University of Dayton, February 2020.  

Shi H. Effects of estrogen on sex-distinct metabolic regulation. Center for the Study of Integrative Metabolism, Miami University, November 2020.

2019:

Lo CC, Shi H, ^Zhu Q, Weng J, ^Shen M (2019). Innervation is required for Apolipoprotein A-IV-induced fatty acid uptake by adipose tissues. Soc. Neurosci. Chicago.  

^Xu M, ^Krolick KN, Zhu J, Shi H (2019). Effects of estrogen on host gut microbial population in rats with chronic restraint stress. Soc. Neurosci. Chicago.  

^Krolick KN, Shi H (2019). Expression of ERα in hippocampus, amygdala, and hypothalamus during altered energy states are dependent on sex. Soc. Neurosci. Chicago.  

2018:

^Zhu Q, Cao J, Liu L, Liang C, Shi H (2018). Innervation has distinct impact on global transcriptome of white and brown adipose tissues. Soc. Neurosci. San Diego.  

^Krolick KN, Cao J, ^Tapp D, McMurrary M, Kiss A, Shi H (2018). Sex differences in gene expression profiles of various brain regions in adolescent rodents with implications for behavioral vulnerabilities. Soc. Neurosci. San Diego.  

^Zhu Q, ^Liu X, Shi H (2018). Neuroendocrine regulation of energy metabolism by brain-derived neurotrophic factor. International Symposium of Comparative Endocrinology, Shanghai, China. 

Shi H. Effects of estrogen on sex-distinct metabolic regulation. NIH Digestive, Kidney and Urological Systems, Division of Physiological and Pathological Sciences. Bethesda, MD, May 2018.

^Xu M, ^Wang C, ^Krolick KN; Zhu J, Shi H (2018). Comparing the short-term and long-term impact of host chronic restraint stress to the gut microbial population and their metabolic activities. American Society for Mass Spectrometry, San Diego.  

*Bhardwaj M, ^Krolick KN, *Gulla EM, Shi H (2018). Sex differences in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis and metabolic responses to adolescent stress in rats. American Chemical Society, Boston.

2017:

^Krolick KN, Cao J, Shi H (2017). Sex differences in HPA and metabolic responses to early life stress in rats. Soc. Neurosci. 323.17. Washington DC. 

^Shen M, ^Zhu Q, Shi H (2017). Estradiol and estrogen receptors regulate hepatic energy metabolism. Society for Study of Ingestive Behavior, Montreal, Canada. 

*Bhardwaj M, ^Krolick KN, ^Liu X, *Marshall SJ, *Gulla EM, Shi H (2017). Expression of ERα and ERβ in hippocampus and amygdala during altered energy states between sexes. American Chemical Society, Washington DC. 

^Krolick KN, *Marshall SJ, *Bhardwaj M, *Gulla EM, Shi H (2017). Sex differences in the expression of ERα in hippocampus during altered energy states. Animal Behavior Conference. Bloomington.

2016:

Liu X^, Zhu Z, Shi H (2016). Effects of energy status on central expression of estrogen receptor α. 2016 ENDO, Boston.

Shen M^, Shi H (2016). Different estrogen receptor agonists differentially alter gene expression in HepG2 cells. 2016 ENDO, Boston.

Zhu Q^, Shen M^, Liu X^, Shi H (2016). Effects of adipose tissue denervation on fat cell metabolism. 2016 ENDO, Boston.

Shi H. Neuroendocrine regulation of energy homeostasis by brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Obesity, its Reversal and Metabolic Regulation: An Interdisciplinary Symposium to Honor the Life and Memory of Professor Timothy J. Bartness, Atlanta, GA. September 2016.

2015:

Liu X^, Shen M ^, Zhu Z, Gavini CK, Novak DM, Shi H (2015). Brain-derived neurotrophic factor increases energy expenditure of estradiol-treated ovariectomized rats via enhancing sympathetic activity. 2015 SSIB, Denver

Liu X^, Zhu Z, Gavini CK, Novak DM, Shi H (2015). Estradiol increases central brain-derived neurotrophic factor-induced energy expenditure by enhancing sympathetic activity. 2015 ENDO, San Diego. Steroids in Brain, Pain and Development

Shen M^, Shi H (2015). Estrogen and its receptor agonists antagonize the oncogenic actions of leptin in hepatocellular carcinogenesis. 2015 ENDO, San Diego. 

2014:

Liu X^,  Zhu Z, Shi H (2014). Expression of brain-derived neurotrophic factor in the ventromedial hypothalamus is differentially regulated by energy status between males and females. 2014 ENDO, Chicago.

Shen M^,  Shi J^, Shi H (2014). Estrogen and its receptor alpha regulate insulin signaling at adipose tissue. 2014 ENDO, Chicago.

Shi H (2014). Sex differences in central expression and anorectic effects of brain-derived neurotrophic factor. 2014 International Conference on Endocrinology, Chicago. Invited speaker for symposium - Energy balance and obesity.  

Shi H (2014). Brown adipose tissue transplantation impact metabolism through altering sympathetic drive. 2014 SfN, Washington DC. Co-chair and invited speaker for minisymposium - Hypothalamic control of autonomic nervous system outflow and obesity: Impact on multiple systems. 

2013:

Liu X^,  Shen M ^, Zhu Z, Shi H (2013). Effects of estradiol on number and distribution of central estrogen receptors. 2013 ENDO, San Francisco.

Kalyani M ^,  Hasselfeld K *, Shi H, Janik J, Callahan P (2013). Gender and diet but not prolactin differentially affect HPA axis activation. 2013 ENDO, San Francisco. 

Bailey JC *, Pugh SM *, Liu X ^, Shi H. expression of estrogen receptor alpha in the brain of female rats with different hormone status. The 20th annual Animal Behavior Conference. Bloomington, IN. 2013.

Goudjo-Ako AJ *, Spicer EG ^, Shi H (2013). Brown fat transplantation regulates energy expenditure in mice. The 20th annual Animal Behavior Conference. Bloomington, IN. 2013.

2012: 

Zhu Z, Shi H (2012). Anorexigenic effects of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is regulated by estradiol. 2012 SSIB, Zürich, Switzerland.

Senthil Kumar SPD ^,  Liu X ^, Shi H (2012). Estrogen facilitates insulin signaling in a leptin-dependent manner. 2012 ENDO, Huston.

Shi H, Zhu Z, Senthil Kumar SPD ^,  Liu X ^ (2012). Estradiol increases the central effects of brain-derived neurotrophic factor. Symposium: Mechanisms linking peripheral metabolism to central regulation of appetite. 2012 ENDO, Huston. 

Lasley EM *, Senthil Kumar SPD ^, Shi H. Energy balance of orphanin FQ/nociceptin (OFQ/N) knockout and wild-type offspring. The 19th annual Animal Behavior Conference. Bloomington, IN. April 5-7, 2012 – Best Poster Presentation 1st place.

Caster EN *, Frempong-Boadu KO *, Senthil Kumar SPD ^, H Shi. Leptin sensitivity: an independent undergraduate research project. The 19th annual Animal Behavior Conference. Bloomington, IN. April 5-7, 2012

Goudjo-Ako AJ *, Spicer EG ^, Shi H (2012). Brown fat transplantation regulates energy expenditure in mice. 2012 Poster on Hills, Washington DC.

Shi H. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor differentially regulates energy homeostasis in males and females. Ohio Miami Valley Chapter, Society for Neuroscience, Winter Symposium, Miami University, Oxford, OH, February 2012.

2011: 

Benzaquen D *, Gitz KM *, Miller EJ, Klements JR ^, Harding PA, Shi H  (2011). HB-EGF regulates glucose homeostasis independent of body fat. Animal behavior conference. Bloomington, IN.

Lasley EM *, Miller EJ, Senthil Kumar SPD ^, Shi H (2011). Energy balance of OFQ/N knockout and wild-type offspring. Animal behavior conference. Bloomington, IN.

Senthil Kumar SPD ^, Miller EJ, Spicer EG ^, Shi H (2011). Rapid Activation of Lipogenic Genes and Lipid Accumulation in the Liver of C57Bl/6 Mice after High-Fat Diet Exposure. ENDO. Boston. Endocr Rev June 2011; 32(03_MeetingAbstracts): P3-362

Spicer EG ^, Senthil Kumar SPD ^, Miller EJ, Shi H (2011). Poly-, but Not Mono-, Unsaturated Fatty Acid Protects Against the Development of Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Fatty Liver. ENDO. Boston. Endocr Rev June 2011; 32(03_MeetingAbstracts): P3-363.

2010:

Spicer EG *, Ade CM *, Johnston WD *, Harding PA, Shi H (2010). Energy expenditure and fatty acid oxidation contribute to susceptibility or resistance to diet-induced obesity. Symposium: Fat, fatty acids, and metabolism. 2010 Obesity. San Diego. Obesity 18(S2): 66, November 2010.

Gitz KM *, Klements, JR ^, Benzaquen D *, Harding PA, Shi H (2010). HB-EGF regulates energy balance and fat storage. 2010 SSIB, Pittsburgh, PA. Appetite 54(3): 647, June 2010. 

Spicer EG *, Shi H (2010). Mice with brown fat transplantation partially resist to diet-induced obesity and glucose intolerance. 2010 SSIB, Pittsburgh, PA. Appetite 54(3): 676, June 2010. 

Shi H, Barrera JG ^, Woods SC, Seeley RJ (2010). Central BDNF differentially regulates energy expenditure in male and female rats. Symposium: Novel hypothalamic targets adn signaling in regulating feeding and weight gain. 2010 ENDO, San Diego. Endocr Rev. 2010 June 31(3): S2535