Addressing Challenges in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Retention Through Trauma-Informed Training 

Edwin Chiquito Jacome, “Addressing Challenges in Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Retention Through Trauma-Informed Training”  Mentor: Peninnah Kako, Nursing, Nursing (School of)  Poster #112  Sexual Assault Examiners (SANEs) play a vital role in delivering trauma-informed and culturally accurate care to survivors…… Read More

Characterizing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles among Aeromonas Isolates throughout the Wastewater Process

Yara Haddad, “Characterizing Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles among Aeromonas Isolates throughout the Wastewater Process”  Mentor: Troy Skwor, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration (School of)  Poster #24  Antibiotic resistance (AMR) is a growing global health challenge, and wastewater serves…… Read More

Conducting a Needs Assessment in Milwaukee County Fire Departments

Avery Baier and Isabella Lipski, “Conducting a Needs Assessment in Milwaukee County Fire Departments”  Mentor: Bhagwant Sindhu, Occupational Therapy, Science & Technology, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #41  The purpose of this research project is to characterize the…… Read More

Effects of 670nm Photobiomodulation In A Rat Model Of Diabetic Retinopathy 

Alex Chamberlin, “Effects of 670nm Photobiomodulation In A Rat Model Of Diabetic Retinopathy”  Mentor: Elizabeth Liedhegner, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration (School of)  Poster #61  Diabetes is a disease that affects over 38 million Americans, almost 11.5%…… Read More

Grip Strength and Percentage Change Over the Lifespan: NIH Toolbox

Cameron Lee, “Grip Strength and Percentage Change Over the Lifespan: NIH Toolbox”  Mentor: Inga Wang, Occupational Therapy, Science & Technology, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Oral Presentation: 9:15am Union E280   Grip strength (GS) is a potential biomarker of…… Read More

Investigating CB1R Transcriptional Regulation for Endocannabinoid System-Based Anxiolytics

Collin Rave and Daniel Reddin, “Investigating CB1R Transcriptional Regulation for Endocannabinoid System-Based Anxiolytics”  Mentor: Elizabeth Liedhegner, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration (School of)  Oral Presentation 9:300am Union E280  The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is central to the regulation…… Read More

Maternal Responses to Infant Disengagement: Physical Strategies Mothers Use to Maintain Attunement with Their Infant

Ravneet Kaur, “Maternal Responses to Infant Disengagement: Physical Strategies Mothers Use to Maintain Attunement with Their Infant”  Mentor: Victoria Moerchen, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #18 Early caregiver-infant interactions are critical for healthy infant development. A…… Read More

Maximizing Participant Retention in Clinical Studies: Key Lessons Learned From an E-Cigarette Cessation Study

Ivan Martin and Ryan Babich “Maximizing Participant Retention in Clinical Studies: Key Lessons Learned From an E-Cigarette Cessation Study”  Mentor: Jovan Gwon, Nursing, Nursing (School of)  Poster #10  Retention is a critical challenge in clinical research, as participant dropout can…… Read More

Nonword Repetition Performance in Young Adults 

Paige Ewen and Tracy Izard, “Nonword Repetition Performance in Young Adults”  Mentor: Sabine Heuer, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #114  Nonword repetition tasks (NWRTs) assess phonological working memory by requiring participants to repeat unfamiliar…… Read More

Photobiomodulation and Mitochondrial Gene Expression in Aging

Nirjala Patel, “Photobiomodulation and Mitochondrial Gene Expression in Aging”  Mentor: Elizabeth Liedhegner, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Sciences & Health Care Administration (School of)  Poster #119  As individuals age, their metabolism tends to decline, partly due to the reduced function of mitochondria,…… Read More

Regions of Activation in the Posterior Parietal Cortex Based on Attention Allocated Towards a Task

Hannah Somers, “Regions of Activation in the Posterior Parietal Cortex Based on Attention Allocated Towards a Task”  Mentor: Wendy Huddleston, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #168  The role of the posterior parietal cortex in motor attention…… Read More

Technology-Based Family-Focused Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

Aspen Sikorsky, “Technology-Based Family-Focused Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review”  Mentor: Hyunkong Oh, Nursing, Nursing (School of)  Poster #128  Parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) experience more stress than other parents. Recently, a shortage…… Read More

The Effects of Sedentary Behaviors on Older Adults in Continuing Care Retirement Communities 

Armonie Dotson, “The Effects of Sedentary Behaviors on Older Adults in Continuing Care Retirement Communities”  Mentor: Murad Taani, Nursing, Nursing (School of)  Poster #116  Residents of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) have a high prevalence of sedentary behaviors, defined as…… Read More

The Impact of Progressive Chin Tuck Against Resistance (P-CTAR) on Geniohyoid Cross-Sectional Area

Emma Barnett, McKenzie Michalski, and Catie Powell, “The Impact of Progressive Chin Tuck Against Resistance (P-CTAR) on Geniohyoid Cross-Sectional Area”  Mentor: Barbara Pauloski, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #36  Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, occurs…… Read More

The Impact of Progressive Chin Tuck Against Resistance (P-CTAR) on Oral Tongue Strength

Emma Barnett, McKenzie Michalski, and Catie Powell “The Impact of Progressive Chin Tuck Against Resistance (P-CTAR) on Oral Tongue Strength”  Mentor: Barbara Pauloski, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #35  Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, occurs…… Read More

The Impact of Virtual Reality Simulation on Prelicensure Students’ Attitudes Toward Older Adults

Shekiba Sultani, “The Impact of Virtual Reality Simulation on Prelicensure Students’ Attitudes Toward Older Adults”  Mentor: Adrienne Markiewicz, Nursing, Nursing (School of)  Poster #122  As the aging population increases, nursing students must develop good attitudes and confidence in caring for…… Read More

Unpacking Treatment Intensity: A Systematic Review of Semantic Feature Analysis Studies

Paige Ewen and Tracy Izard, “Unpacking Treatment Intensity: A Systematic Review of Semantic Feature Analysis Studies”  Mentor: Sabine Heuer, Communication Sciences & Disorders, Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology (School of)  Poster #113  Anomia, the difficulty in naming objects, people, and actions…… Read More