Biological Sciences

Are You a Lefty, a Righty, or Ambidextrous? Assessment of Brain Lateralization Using Handedness Assays Treefrogs

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Höbel, Gerlinde, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Voegeli, Arabella

Arabella Voegeli, “Are You a Lefty, a Righty, or Ambidextrous? Assessment of Brain Lateralization Using Handedness Assays Treefrogs” Mentor: Gerlinde Höbel, Biological Sciences Poster #199 Brain lateralization is common across the animal kingdom and thought to be beneficial because eliminating…… Read More

Bacterial Strain Specificity in the Evolution of Mucoid Phage Resistance

Biological Sciences, Burmeister, Alita, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Skinner, Chloe, Student

Chloe Skinner, “Bacterial Strain Specificity in the Evolution of Mucoid Phage Resistance” Mentor: Alita Burmeister, Biological Sciences Poster #170 Phage-resistance mutations occur rapidly in bacteria, preventing phage infection. One mutant phenotype we study, called mucoid, is also a virulence factor…… Read More

Carnivorous Pitcher Plants Support Their Microbiome with Nectar: Tracing Host Nectar Carbon and Nitrogen Microbial Incorporation Using Stable Isotope Labeling

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Holzer, Amanda, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Young, Erica

Amanda Holzer, “Carnivorous Pitcher Plants Support Their Microbiome with Nectar: Tracing Host Nectar Carbon and Nitrogen Microbial Incorporation Using Stable Isotope Labeling” Mentor: Erica Young, Biological Sciences Poster #101 The carnivorous pitcher plant, Sarracenia purpurea, hosts a microbial community which…… Read More

Cell Specific Mechanisms of Fibroblast Growth Factor Signaling in C. elegans

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, de la Cova, Claire, Flitcroft, Katelyn, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Katelyn Flitcroft, “Cell Specific Mechanisms of Fibroblast Growth Factor Signaling in C. elegans” Mentor: Claire de la Cova, Biological Sciences Poster #60 Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptors (FGFRs) belong to the Receptor Tyrosine Kinase family and are necessary for animal development…… Read More

Enhancing the Production of Antimicrobial Metabolites in Pseudomonas Soli for Sustainable Agricultural Disease Control

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, School and College, Sponholz, Kelsey, Student, Yang, Ching-Hong

Kelsey Sponholz, “Enhancing the Production of Antimicrobial Metabolites in Pseudomonas Soli for Sustainable Agricultural Disease Control” Mentor: Ching-Hong Yang, Biological Sciences Poster #188 The bacterium Erwinia amylovora is responsible for fire blight, a disease affecting economically significant crops like apples…… Read More

Examining Nutrient Ratios and Nitrogen Uptake Using Stable Isotope Labelling in the Carnivorous Plant, Sarracenia purpurea

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Stiyer, Christian, Student, Young, Erica

Christian Stiyer, “Examining Nutrient Ratios and Nitrogen Uptake Using Stable Isotope Labelling in the Carnivorous Plant, Sarracenia purpurea” Mentor: Erica Young, Biological Sciences Poster #171 Sarracenia purpurea is a carnivorous plant that inhabits low nutrient wetland environments. Pitcher plants utilize…… Read More

Experimental Methods to Identify Biomechanical Stresses During Brain Morphogenesis

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Gutzman, Jennifer, Makowski, Savannah, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Savannah Makowski, “Experimental Methods to Identify Biomechanical Stresses During Brain Morphogenesis” Mentor: Jennifer Gutzman, Biological Sciences Poster #120 Birth defects of the brain can cause physical or mental impairments. The effect they exert on an individual may vary from minor…… Read More

Identifying Zebrafish with MYPT1 Gene Mutations

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Gutzman, Jennifer, Kaur, Kirandeep, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Kirandeep Kaur, “Identifying Zebrafish with MYPT1 Gene Mutations” Mentor: Jennifer Gutzman, Biological Sciences Poster #106 The mypt1 gene plays an important role in early embryonic brain development by affecting cell shape changes that are required to form the midbrain-hindbrain boundary…… Read More

Invaders Eat Their Greens: The Crustacean Hemimysis Anomala Grazes Not Only on Zooplankton but Also on Algae

Berges, John, Biological Sciences, College of Community Engagement & Professions, College of Letters & Science, Huelsbeck, Kristin, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Kristin Huelsbeck, “Invaders Eat Their Greens: The Crustacean Hemimysis anomala Grazes Not Only on Zooplankton but Also on Algae” Mentor: John Berges, Biological Sciences Poster #100 The mysid Hemimysis anomala (the ‘bloody red shrimp’) is a native of the Ponto-Caspian…… Read More

Investigating if RabGTPases the Key Mediators of Pathogenic LRRK-2

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Malbasic, Maja, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Tran, An Phu

Maja Malbasic, “Investigating if RabGTPases the Key Mediators of Pathogenic LRRK-2” Mentor: An Phu Tran, Biological Sciences Poster #122 Parkinson’s disease (PD) has been a significant global concern for decades. While the exact cause of PD remains unclear, it is…… Read More

Modeling a Human Noonan Syndrome Mutation in Caenorhabditis elegans Raf

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, de la Cova, Claire, Mentor, Pagel, Andrew, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Andrew Pagel, “Modeling a Human Noonan Syndrome Mutation in Caenorhabditis elegans Raf” Mentor: Claire de la Cova, Biological Sciences Poster #138 The MAP Kinase (MAPK) pathway allows animal cells to communicate signals relating to cell proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Extracellular…… Read More

Phonotaxis Plasticity & Approach Medium: Speed & Directionality in Female Frogs when Swimming vs Walking

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Höbel, Gerlinde, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Roder, Ellen, School and College, Student

Ellen Roder, “Phonotaxis Plasticity & Approach Medium: Speed & Directionality in Female Frogs when Swimming vs Walking” Mentor: Gerlinde Höbel, Biological Sciences Poster # During the breeding season, male Eastern Gray Treefrogs (Hyla versicolor) form large choruses in woodland ponds…… Read More

Quantifying Color Variation in Primula meadia Flowers Using a Spectrophotometer

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Karron, Jeffrey, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Vogel, Leo

Leo Vogel, “Quantifying Color Variation in Primula meadia Flowers Using a Spectrophotometer” Mentor: Jeffrey Karron, Biological Sciences Poster #200 Pollinators utilize flower color cues to locate pollen and nectar rewards. Flower color variation within populations may be subject to pollinator-mediated…… Read More

Resistance to Beta-Lactam Antibiotics in Mucoid Mutants of Escherichia coli

Biological Sciences, Burmeister, Alita, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Tewatia, Harleen

Harleen Tewatia, “Resistance to Beta-Lactam Antibiotics in Mucoid Mutants of Escherichia coli” Mentor: Alita Burmeister, Biological Sciences Poster #195 In Escherichia coli, the mucoid phenotype is a virulence factor that can produce harmful effects related to biofilm formation. Some mucoid…… Read More

Role of MMP28 in Early Placodal Development Using Xenopus

Biological Sciences, Carolan, Delaney, College of Letters & Science, Gouignard, Nadege, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Delaney Carolan, “Role of MMP28 in Early Placodal Development Using Xenopus” Mentor: Nadege Gouignard, Biological Sciences Poster #48 Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are mostly known for their extracellular matrix remodeling activity and their function in wound healing, cell proliferation and migration……. Read More

Shrimp Munch on Microplastic Lunch: Quantification of Microplastics in a Lake Michigan Invader, the Crustacean Hemimysis anomala

Berges, John, Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Pruhs, Samuel, School and College, Student

Samuel Pruhs, “Shrimp Munch on Microplastic Lunch: Quantification of Microplastics in a Lake Michigan Invader, the Crustacean Hemimysis anomala” Mentor: John Berges, Biological Sciences Poster #149 The opossum shrimp, Hemimysis anomala is a Ponto-Caspian native that invaded the Great Lakes…… Read More

SIMMPYRA1 and SIMMPYRA2 Promote the Regression of Triple Negative Breast Cancer via Selective Inhibition of Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Mentor, Poster Presentation, Reyes, Amy, Roy, Avik, School and College, Student

Amy Reyes, “SIMMPYRA1 and SIMMPYRA2 Promote the Regression of Triple Negative Breast Cancer via Selective Inhibition of Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3” Mentor: Avik Roy, Biological Sciences Poster #157 Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most devastating form…… Read More

The Impact of Mechanosensory Proteins in Brain Morphogenesis

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Doci, Kleida, Gutzman, Jennifer, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student

Kleida Doci, “The Impact of Mechanosensory Proteins in Brain Morphogenesis” Mentor: Jennifer Gutzman, Biological Sciences Poster #50 Brain morphogenesis is the study of how the brain tissue acquires specific shape during early development. Structural birth defects that occur during brain…… Read More

Understanding the Regulation of Antibiotic Secretion in Xenorhabdus szentirmaii by the Quorum-sensing Regulator LsrF

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Dey, Madhusudan, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Valle, Domonique

Domonique Valle, “Understanding the Regulation of Antibiotic Secretion in Xenorhabdus szentirmaii by the Quorum-sensing Regulator LsrF” Mentor: Madhusudan Dey, Biological Sciences Poster #198 Antibiotic-resistant bacteria have become an increasing threat to public health worldwide. With the rapid rise in resistance…… Read More

Using Caenorhabditis elegans to Test the Impact of Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome Mutations

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, de la Cova, Claire, Mentor, Poster Presentation, School and College, Student, Vakili, Seyedeh Parnian

Seyedeh Parnian Vakili, “Using Caenorhabditis elegans to Test the Impact of Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome Mutations” Mentor: Claire de la Cova, Biological Sciences Poster #197 Cardiofaciocutaneous (CFC) syndrome and Noonan syndrome (NS) are collectively termed RASopathies, a group of genetic disorders characterized…… Read More

Variation in Reproductive Success Across the Flowering Season

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Karron, Jeffrey, Mentor, Outstanding Presentation, Poster Presentation, Scheiber, Amelia, School and College, Student

Amelia Scheiber, “Variation in Reproductive Success Across the Flowering Season” Mentor: Jeffrey Karron, Biological Sciences Poster #179 Seed production of flowering plants is frequently limited by the quantity of pollen deposited by pollinators onto receptive stigmas.  This pollen limitation of…… Read More

Where Did She Go? : Changes in Social Context Alter Calling Strategies of Eastern Gray Treefrogs

Biological Sciences, College of Letters & Science, Höbel, Gerlinde, Mentor, Oral Presentation, School and College, Student, Sweet, Alexander

Alexander Sweet, “Where Did She Go? : Changes in Social Context Alter Calling Strategies of Eastern Gray Treefrogs” Mentor: Gerlinde Höbel, Biological Sciences Oral Presentation 9am Union E240 How a species reacts to a change in social context can be…… Read More