Comparing Gold Nanoparticle and Magnetite Nanoparticle Penetration into Platelet Rich Plasma Clots

Hannah Edens, “Comparing Gold Nanoparticle and Magnetite Nanoparticle Penetration into Platelet Rich Plasma Clots” Mentors: Julie Oliver & Cammy Truong, Biological Sciences We are investigating alternative treatments for patients with ischemic stroke that are unable to receive tissue plasminogen activator…… Read More

Detection of Tissue Factor Expression on Transfected Cells

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Lantrell Stewart, “Detection of Tissue Factor Expression on Transfected Cells” Mentor: Julie Oliver, Biological Sciences We detected human tissue factor (TF) expression by direct and indirect methods on transfected clones of the 300.19 mouse pre-B cell line. TF is a trans-membrane…… Read More

Factor Xa Generation Reveals Tissue Factor Fusion Protein Does Not Affect Procoagulant Activity

Ryan Nelsen, “Factor Xa Generation Reveals Tissue Factor Fusion Protein Does Not Affect Procoagulant Activity” Mentor: Julie Oliver & Brittany Vanderhoof, Biological Sciences The expression of tissue factor (TF) outside of the vasculature regulates initiation of blood coagulation by recruiting…… Read More

Optimizing the Penetration of Nanoparticles into Platelet-Rich Plasma and Whole Blood Clots

Courtney Cazzola, “Optimizing the Penetration of Nanoparticles into Platelet-Rich Plasma and Whole Blood Clots” Mentor: Julie Oliver, Biological Sciences Ischemic stroke patients have a limited number of treatment options available. The only FDA approved drug comes with a significant risk…… Read More