Characterizing membrane proteins using biophysical techniques remains a challenge due to maintaining the structural integrity of the membrane protein in vitro. Recently, a novel membrane mimetic system has come of age where an amphiphilic copolymer, styrene-maleic acid (SMA), is added to heterogeneous lipid bilayers to form small homogeneous discs (~10 nm) called styrene-maleic acid copolymer […]
B56: KFC or the Nixtamal tortilla: Globalization is changing dietary habits with negative outcomes for older adult longevity in Costa Rica
In the field of global health, there are many well understood examples of the spread of infectious disease across continents, yet evidence supporting the worldwide spread of chronic disease due to global changes in dietary habits is less documented. During my travels to areas with extreme longevity in Costa Rica with the Spanish Department, octogenarians […]
B82: The Importance of Postpartum Depression Interventions
Our project focuses on interventions that may reduce the rate of Postpartum Depression (PPD). We specifically reviewed broad and affordable options accessible to the target population. Women who experience PPD are often from a lower socioeconomic status and experience multiple situational and financial stressors. Our research outlines a variety of interventions including group therapy, psychotherapy, […]
C21: Orthogonal Strategies for the Photochemical Synthesis of Well-Defined Bifunctional Bioconjugates
By attaching polymers to specific sites along a protein, bioconjugation presents an opportunity to increase the functionality of proteins. Bioconjugates have exhibited greater thermal and chemical stability, substrate affinity, and serum half-life. By adding two different polymers to a protein, bifunctional bioconjugation allows for greater control over the functionality of the protein, increasing the stability […]
B61: Temporal Variation of Long Calls In New World Monkeys (Ateles belzebuth, Lagothrix lagotricha poeppeigii, Plecturocebus (Callicebus) Discolor, and Alouatta seniculus)
This Biological Anthropology research was focused on the differential use of temporal long calls within four New World Monkey species (Ateles belzebuth, Lagothrix lagotricha poeppeiggi, Plecturocebus (Callicebus) discolor, and Alouatta seniculus) in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador. This study analyzes the differences between species’ long calls to expand the information on why and more importantly […]
C53: Characterization of Mine Waste from Tonopah, Nevada: Potential Gold and Silver Recovery and Related Environmental Impacts
Tonopah is a small town in Nevada known for its mining activity and silver production in the early to mid-1900’s. Today, all the mines are closed, yet their impact on the town still remains evident in the form of large mine waste piles. This study is being carried out in an effort to characterize Tonopah’s […]
C86: Impact of Behavioral Therapy vs Medicinal Therapy in Individuals with ADHD
Our focus of research is on the behavioral disorder ADHD. ADHD is a commonly diagnosed disorder in children that, for many years, has primarily been treated with stimulants. There have, however, been new approaches to treating this disorder. With this, our research question is ‘Are stimulant medications or is behavioral therapy more effective in treating […]
BRIII-02: Alternatives to Exclusionary School Discipline
The implementation of exclusionary school discipline practices such as suspension, expulsion or zero-tolerance behavior policies were intended to help students learn appropriate school behaviors and deter students from engaging in violence, illegal activities and other inappropriate behaviors. Unfortunately they often have the opposite effect. Exclusionary practices often exacerbate student involvement in inappropriate behaviors, leading to […]
B81: 8-hour Shifts vs. 12-hour Shifts: The Impact that Shift Length can have on Nurses and Patients
Nurses are known for working their infamous 12-hour shifts. Although having 4 days off every week may sound appealing, working these extended hours can truly have an impact on one’s health. Nurses are constantly being faced with stressful situations for long periods of time. When they exceed their coping capacity, it is likely that they […]
B86: Virtual Reality Versus Pharmacological Interventions for Pain in the Post-Operative, Clinical Setting
In hopes to combat the ongoing opioid and drug addiction problem relating to pain management in the United States, we examined the effectiveness of using virtual reality as a post operative pain intervention in comparison with the standard pharmacological regimen. Through this, we examined various studies that tracked a variety of procedures where virtual reality […]
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