SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2019
8:00 AM ARRIVAL AND POSTER SETUP Vande Woude Sessions Conference Room and Cook-Hauenstein Hall
8:15 AM RECRUITER ARRIVAL AND SETUP DeVos Lobby
9:00 AM WELCOME Tomatis Auditorium Steve Triezenberg, PhD Dean, Van Andel Institute Graduate School and WMRUGS Master of Ceremonies
9:15 AM KEYNOTE SPEAKER ADDRESS Tomatis Auditorium Paloma Vargas, PhD Assistant Professor of Biology and Director, Hispanic-Serving Institute Initiatives California Lutheran University “Learning Through Research: Life Lessons from a Latinx Biologist”
10:00 AM POSTER SESSION I Vande Woude Sessions Conference Room and Cook-Hauenstein Hall Presenters at even-numbered posters
11:25 AM GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH TALK Tomatis Auditorium Zach DeBruine, PhD Candidate – Van Andel Institute Graduate School “Frizzled GPCRs initiate and amplify signaling through independent mechanisms”
11:40 AM UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH TALKS Tomatis Auditorium Svetlana Djirackor, Aquinas College “Subcloning of zebrafish NOD1 alleles into UAS:P2A-nls-EGFP for investigation of NOD1’s role in hematopoietic stem cell development”
Liam Ferraby, Calvin University “The Science of Providing Services Spatially for Returning Citizens”
12:10 PM LUNCH Cook-Hauenstein Hall Lunch seating is available in the café, conference rooms 3104 & 3105, the pre-function area outside of conference rooms 3104 & 3105 and Tomatis Auditorium
12:35 PM RECORDED TED TALKS Tomatis Auditorium Please join us in the auditorium to watch recorded TED Talks
1:10 PM POSTER SESSION II Vande Woude Sessions Conference Room and Cook-Hauenstein Hall Presenters at odd-numbered posters
2:35 PM UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH TALKS Tomatis Auditorium Katelyn Brown, Ferris State University – College of Pharmacy “Metabolic Engineering for Production of Novel Tetracenomycins”
Erin Reasoner, Grand Valley State University “Dopamine D2 receptor activation regulates aversive effects of methamphetamine”
Alicia Bostwick, Hope College “Investigating Mechanisms of Regulation of Mitochondrial DNA Transcription”
Mya Gough, Kalamazoo College “Design and Synthesis of Maleimide-Tryptamine Hybrids as Potential Antibacterial Agents”
3:35 PM CONCLUSION
Graduate School, medical school, professional master’s program and internship/employment recruiters/representatives are located in the DeVos Lobby. Start and end times for recruiters/representatives will vary. A list of recruiters/representatives, their contact information, and their availability is provided on pages 33-39. Page 1 of 39
WEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCIENCE RESEARCH CONFERENCE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Costs for the 2019 West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science Research Conference are underwritten by our title sponsor Gentex Corporation, memorial sponsor Generous Gifts Honoring Dr. Gordon Van Harn, poster session sponsors Ferris State University’s College of Pharmacy and Grand Valley State University, supporting sponsor Western Michigan University’s The Graduate College, as well as by the following organizing institutions: Aquinas College, Calvin University, Ferris State University – College of Pharmacy, Grand Valley State University, Hope College, Kalamazoo College, and Van Andel Institute Graduate School.
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ADDITIONAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS – COMMITTEE AND SUPPORT STAFF
WMRUGS ORGANIZING INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Elizabeth Jensen, PhD – Aquinas College Keith Grasman, PhD – Calvin University Eric Nybo, PhD – Ferris State University, College of Pharmacy Mark Staves, PhD – Grand Valley State University Kristin Dittenhafer-Reed, PhD – Hope College Dwight Williams, PhD – Kalamazoo College Mary Winn, PhD – Van Andel Institute Graduate School / Van Andel Research Institute
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Thank you to Van Andel Institute for hosting the West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science Research Conference for 13 years!
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER 9:15 AM | Tomatis Auditorium
Paloma Vargas, PhD Assistant Professor of Biology and Director, Hispanic-Serving Institute Initiatives California Lutheran University
“Learning Through Research: Life Lessons from a Latinx Biologist”
For more information on Dr. Vargas, visit: https://www.callutheran.edu/faculty/profile.html?id=palomav
In this Keynote Address, Dr. Paloma Vargas, will discuss the roles of mentoring and research on the success of students from underserved backgrounds. Dr. Vargas will provide anecdotes from her own lived experiences on the impact of mentoring, being a mentored, and working in research have had on her own career trajectory & how this has influenced her work in diversity and inclusion in higher education. Dr. Vargas will also share high- impact practices to promote student success. Dr. Vargas is an Assistant Professor in Biology and the serves as the Director of Hispanic-Serving Institute Initiatives at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, CA.
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GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH TALK 11:25 AM – 11:40 AM | Tomatis Auditorium
Zach DeBruine, PhD Candidate – Van Andel Institute Graduate School Molecular and Cellular Biology
Research Mentor: Karsten Melcher, PhD – Lead Investigator: Structural Biology and Biochemistry, Van Andel Institute
. Scientific Talk Emphasis: Biochemistry . Co-Author(s): Karsten Melcher, PhD
“Frizzled GPCRs initiate and amplify signaling through independent mechanisms”
Membrane receptors are typically thought of as molecular switches which are flipped on and off upon ligand binding. However, the interactome around each of these proteins is exceedingly complex, and sometimes the activity of these receptors are carefully tuned by multiple regulatory pathways and activation mechanisms. A few years ago, we made the perplexing observation that Frizzled G-protein Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) lacking a ligand-binding domain were still able to signal. We investigated how this was possible, and learned that there are two independent mechanisms through which Frizzleds can either initiate, or amplify, signaling. This finding changes how we view Wnt pathway regulation and pharmacology. It is also yet another example of how perplexing observations should be explored, not ignored.
Student Profile: https://vaigs.vai.org/students-alumni/students/zach-debruine/ Alumnus: Hope College, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2015
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH TALKS 11:40 AM – 12:10 PM | Tomatis Auditorium
Svetlana Djirackor, Aquinas College Major(s): Biology Class of 2020
Research Mentor(s): L. Robert Peters, Jr., PhD – Associate Professor of Biology, Aquinas College
. Scientific Talk Emphasis: Immunology . Co-Author(s): Lucas Topie and L. Robert Peters, Jr., PhD
“Subcloning of zebrafish NOD1 alleles into UAS:P2A-nls-EGFP for investigation of NOD1’s role in hematopoietic stem cell development”
Abstract: NOD1 is a dimeric pattern recognition receptor of the innate immune system, encoded by the NOD1 gene. This protein recognizes bacterial pathogens and, upon recognition, it is activated and initiates an immune response. NOD1 activation has been implicated in the mobilization of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) yet the underlying mechanism of this process remains elusive. To further explore the role of NOD1 in HSC development, we used the recombinational cloning system, In-Fusion® (Clontech) Cloning to subclone zebrafish dominant-negative NOD1 alleles (L36Q and K202R) formerly designed by our group and the NOD1 wild type allele (NOD1 WT) into the plasmid UAS:P2A-nls-EGFP. Our collaborators will use this plasmid, flanked by Tol2 recognition sites, to integrate the sequence of interest into the zebrafish genome and thus monitor the role of NOD1 in HSC development.
Liam Ferraby, Calvin University Major(s): Environmental Studies Class of 2020
Research Mentor(s): Jason VanHorn, PhD – Assistant Professor and Department Co-Chair, Geology, Geography and Environmental Studies, Calvin University
. Scientific Talk Emphasis: Immunology . Co-Author(s): Dr. Jason VanHorn, Dr. Kevin den Dulk, and Annalane Miller
“The Science of Providing Services Spatially for Returning Citizens”
Abstract: Resources available to returning citizens (released from prison) for locating service provider assistance are often difficult to use and incapable of providing the necessary support required for a successful reentry back into society. This problem generated a need for an improved method of providing returning citizens with the fundamental support vital to the success of the reentry process. Over the past three years, our team has developed a GIS based solution to improve the ability of returning citizens to find the service providers that they need. The major deliverable has been a web mapping application that functions as a tool allowing returning citizens, their family, and parole officers to locate service providers which are often needed in reentry. Following the success of the web mapping application, the development of a native application was initiated, and is currently underway. Because of the application’s success, our team is continuing our research and growing the database of service providers. Our team has created an application which allows the user to access an ever-improving database of categorized and geolocated service providers in a user friendly and accessible online application (gis.calvin.edu/rc). The application allows the user to search through the counties currently covered, filter through service provider categories, search for nearby providers, as well as easily use several other tools and features.
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH TALKS 2:35 PM – 3:35 PM | Tomatis Auditorium
Katelyn Brown, Ferris State University – College of Pharmacy Major(s): Biotechnology Class of 2022
Research Mentor(s): Eric Nyob, PhD – Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry - Pharmaceutical Science, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy
. Scientific Talk Emphasis: Biosynthesis . Co-Author(s): Marlon Coe II and S. Eric Nybo PhD
“Metabolic Engineering for Production of Novel Tetracenomycins”
Abstract: Streptomyces olivaceus produces the anthracycline anticancer agent elloramycin, which features an 8-O-glycosidically linked L-rhamnose sugar. Previously, the biosynthetic genes for production of elloramycin were cloned onto cosmid cos16F4 and heterologously expressed in Streptomyces lividans TK24 to produce the aglycone 8-demethyl tetracenomycin C (8-DMTC). Interestingly, cos16F4 lacks the biosynthetic genes to synthesize TDP-L-rhamnose, however, expression of a “sugar plasmid” encoding TDP-L- rhamnose biosynthesis in S. lividans (cos16F4) results in production of elloramycin. ElmGT has been shown to be a TDP-deoxysugar promiscuous glycosyltransferase responsible for the transfer of >20 different deoxysugar substrates to 8-DMTC, resulting in production of novel elloramycins with diversified anticancer activities. In this work, we optimized a heterologous polyketide glycosylation pathway via balancing of TDP-deoxysugar donor and polyketide acceptor substrates. First, we overexpressed the Streptomyces coelicolor acetyl- CoA carboxylase (accA2BE) genes to enhance malonyl-CoA production. We hypothesized that this would result in greater carbon flux towards synthesis of 8-DMTC. Secondly, we engineered S. lividans (cos16F4) with “sugar plasmids” for production of TDP-D-olivose, TDP-L-olivose, and TDP-L-rhamnose to determine production of glycosylated analogues. For this purpose, we expressed variant genes encoding TDP-D-glucose synthase and TDP-D-glucose- 4,6-dehydratase (desIII-desIV, mtmD-mtmE, and oleS-oleE) to evaluate their differing in vivo kinetic properties. Third, we cloned the optimal gene combinations in high-copy number (e.g. pWHM3-oriT) and low- copy number (e.g. pENTG1) vectors to determine the effect of gene dosage on polyketide glycosylation. This production platform opens the door for glycodiversification of other anthracycline natural products for the synthesis of improved analogs.
Erin Reasoner, Grand Valley State University Major(s): Cell & Molecular Biology and Behavioral Neuroscience Class of 2020
Research Mentor(s): Shkelzen Shabani, PhD – Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences, Grand Valley State University
. Scientific Talk Emphasis: Neuroscience . Co-Author(s): Kalyn Peterson, Leo Gallagher, and Shkelzen Shabani, PhD
“Dopamine D2 receptor activation regulates aversive effects of methamphetamine”
Abstract: Innate avidity for methamphetamine (MA) use is influenced by sensitivity to its rewarding and aversive effects. MA induces these effects through mass release of the neurotransmitter dopamine, stimulating receptors throughout the mesocorticolimbic pathway, including dopamine D2 receptor (D2R). Presently, little is known about the extent to which D2R contributes to MA induced motivational effects and how it may be influenced by other genetic risk factors. In this study, we sought to investigate motivational effects of D2R activation by using a genetic mouse model in which mice were selectively bred for low MA drinking (MALDR) and high MA drinking (MAHDR). Mice were subjected to a condition place preference (CPP) procedure wherein administration of a D2R agonist, quinpirole, at doses of 0.1 and 0.5 mg/kg was paired with specific contextual cues. Subjects were later tested in the presence and absence of the drug for CPP or aversion (CPA). Thermic responses to quinpirole were also measured at the end of the experiment, as MA has shown opposite thermic effects on MALDR and MAHDR mice. In MALDR and MAHDR mice, quinpirole induced significant CPA in both drug-free and drug present CPP tests. Additionally, locomotor sensitization, regardless of dose, was observed in a drug-free CPP test only in MALDR mice. Locomotor suppression was identified in both mouse lines across both doses. Thermic responses to quinpirole after chronic exposure were negligible. This study suggests a that D2R stimulation is robustly aversive in both lines, though, locomotor sensitization is differently affected in the selected lines. This suggests that locomotor activation via D2R is influenced by genetic risk factors for MA intake.
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH TALKS – ABSTRACTS 2:35 PM – 3:35 PM | Tomatis Auditorium
Alicia Bostwick, Hope College Major(s): Biology Class of 2020
Research Mentor(s): Kristin Dittenhafer-Reed, PhD – Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Hope College
. Scientific Talk Emphasis: Biochemistry . Co-Author(s): Mackenna Senti, Gonzalo Moya, Julia Wilson, and Alexandra Wyeth
“Investigating Mechanisms of Regulation of Mitochondrial DNA Transcription”
Abstract: Mitochondria produce ATP, the energy currency of cells. Mitochondria contain DNA molecules (mtDNA) which encode part of the protein machinery for ATP production; the remaining proteins are encoded by nuclear genes. Coordinating gene expression between the mtDNA and the nucleus is critical for assembling the ATP production machinery and generating ATP. However, there lacks an understanding of how mtDNA transcription, an important step in this process, is regulated. One potential regulatory mechanism is reversible post-translational modifications (PTMs) of proteins associated with mtDNA. Two of these proteins, POLRMT and TFB2M, comprise part of the core mtDNA transcription machinery. We believe PTMs at specific sites may influence these proteins’ interactions with each other and the mtDNA. We have shown that TFB2M phosphorylation affects its ability to bind mtDNA and may influence its binding to POLRMT. Continued investigation will provide foundational understanding of mitochondrial biochemistry which can be applied in comprehending human disease.
Mya Gough, Kalamazoo College Major(s): Chemistry Class of 2020
Research Mentor(s): Dwight Williams, PhD – Roger F. and Harriet G. Varney Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Kalamazoo College
. Scientific Talk Emphasis: Organic Synthesis . Co-Author(s): Dwight Williams, PhD
“Design and Synthesis of Maleimide-Tryptamine Hybrids as Potential Antibacterial Agents”
Abstract: Antibacterial resistance is developing into a significant health challenge of the 21st century. Presently, there is a finite number of molecular scaffolds displaying antibacterial activity that are FDA approved. This limited structural diversity restricts the mechanisms available that can be targeted. This study used molecular hybridization as a design strategy to develop a novel molecular scaffold with a potentially unique mechanism of action. Specifically, maleimides, a class of nitrogen containing heterocycles, were hybridized with tryptamine, the biochemical precursor of tryptophan. Each scaffold has shown antimicrobial activity through mechanisms of action previously not exploited. The desired N-substituted maleimide hybrids could be obtained in yields ranging from 15-81% over a four-step synthetic route. The synthesized compounds were screened against 4 different strains of Proteus vulgaris in Kirby Bauer Disk Assays. Results indicate that some of the hybrid compounds do maintain antibacterial activity but are selective for one strain over the others.
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13TH ANNUAL WEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCIENCE RESEARCH CONFERENCE
2019 POSTER PRESENTATIONS Poster presentations will take place in the Vande Woude Sessions Conference Room and the Cook-Hauenstein Hall. Presenters with even-numbered posters will present at 10:00 AM. Presenters with odd-numbered posters will present at 1:10 PM.
AUTHORS LIST Pages 11-15 includes a table with a list of principal presenting authors by last name. Co-presenters, co-presenting authors, co-authosr and research mentors are included with the detailed poster information on pages 16-32 .
List of Principal Presenting Authors
Last Name First Name Institution Poster # Poster Subject Area
Almy Thomas Lansing Community College 19 Bioinformatics / Molecular Biology
Anderson Veronica Ferris State University 64 Chemistry
Batke Aaron Aquinas College 101 Inorganic Chemistry
Bontrager Mackenzie Cornerstone University 114 Microbiology
Bos Haleigh Calvin University 76 Computational Chemistry
Boss Benjamin Calvin University 56 Cellular & Molecular Physiology
Boza Jacob Western Michigan University 146 Physics
Brave Amelia Kalamazoo College 7 Biochemistry
Breit Chandler Hope College 87 Engineering
Brown Katelyn Ferris State University 48 Biosynthesis
Bush Brianna Grand Valley State University 94 Immunology
Byrnes Carly Calvin University 72 Chemistry / Biochemistry
Cairncross Tyler Indiana Wesleyan University 55 Cell Biology
Callahan Brianna Michigan State University 96 Immunology
Castelan Hernandez Miguel Hope College 151 Plasma Physics
Catalfano Kevin Hope College 14 Biochemistry
Catlin Sarah Calvin University 12 Biochemistry
Cederquist Hailee Grand Valley State University 3 Animal Behavior
Cha Esther Calvin University 99 Inorganic Chemistry
Coe II Marlon Ferris State University 110 Metabolic Engineering
Conrad Justin Indiana Wesleyan University 140 Organic Synthesis
Cramer Austin Kalamazoo College 105 Mathematics / Mathematical Virology
Cribbs Lauren Hope College 61 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Dai Wentao Kalamazoo College 131 Organic Chemistry
Davis Amelia Kalamazoo College 88 Entomology deHagen Troy Western Michigan University 83 Ecology / Climate Change
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List of Principal Presenting Authors
Last Name First Name Institution Poster # Poster Subject Area
DeHeer Katherine Calvin University 49 Biotechnology
Dible Sarah Hope College 22 Biology
Ditmar Trevor Grand Valley State University 154 Public Health
Djirackor Svetlana Aquinas College 95 Immunology
Dykstra Laura Calvin University 86 Ecotoxicology
Faitz Zac Indiana Wesleyan University 75 Computational Chemistry
Farrell Zach Calvin University 142 Organic Synthesis of Isoquinoline Alkaloids
Filippelli Sara Hope College 27 Biology
Fleisher Sean Grand Valley State University 155 Regenerative Properties of Planaria
Gambetta Anna Kalamazoo College 26 Biology
Gammon Bethany Indiana Wesleyan University 69 Chemistry
Gapp Lauren Grand Valley State University 30 Biology
Garrett Tyeler Muskegon Community College 31 Biology
Gemmen Alexandra Grand Valley State University 107 Medical
George Janessa Indiana Wesleyan University 113 Microbiology
German Ryan Calvin University 38 Biology / Rare Disease Research
Gough Mya Kalamazoo College 138 Organic Synthesis
Graham Spencer Aquinas College 29 Biology
Harlow Olivia Calvin University 116 Microbiology
Hartgerink Colin Calvin University 135 Organic Chemistry
Hazlett Elle Calvin University 34 Biology / Biochemistry
Heino Amanda Indiana Wesleyan University 8 Biochemistry
Hensley Faith Grand Valley State University 1 Animal Behavior
Hessler Sofia Grand Valley State University 120 Neuroscience
Hirakawa Kento Kalamazoo College 82 Ecology
Hoeksema Micah Taylor University 32 Biology
Holmes-Hackerd Mathew Kalamazoo College 36 Biology / Ecology
Jaherun Tuba Calvin University 133 Organic Chemistry
Johnson Isabel Calvin University 16 Biochemistry / Genetics
Kalinowski Michael Aquinas College 18 Bioinformatics & Biostatistics
Kaspryk Jacob Calvin University 65 Chemistry
Kim Yejae Calvin University 39 Biology / Statistics
Klaassen Jason Calvin University 79 Computer Science / Statistics
Knapp Sara Calvin University 9 Biochemistry
Kuz Conrad Calvin University 45 Biophysics
Lammers Carolyn Eastern Michigan University 5 Antimicrobial Agents
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List of Principal Presenting Authors
Last Name First Name Institution Poster # Poster Subject Area
Larson Courtney Grand Valley State University 91 Functional Analysis of TERT
Lawler Fenton Calvin University 100 Inorganic Chemistry
Lee KangJin Calvin University 159 Synthetic Organic Chemistry
LeFebre Nathan Calvin University 153 Psychology
Leu Eric Hope College 104 Mathematics / Mathematical Biology
Leuschner Thomas Indiana Wesleyan University 63 Cellular Neurophysiology
Lietz Amanda Ferris State University 20 Bioenergy
Liu Lu Kalamazoo College 136 Organic Chemistry Synthesis
Lizzo Rose Grand Valley State University 80 Drug Effects on GABA(A) Receptors
Long Hannah Grand Valley State University 129 Optometric Practices
Lopez Megan Hope College 162 Virology
Loula Julia Hope College 132 Organic Chemistry
Loveless Michaela Indiana Wesleyan University 54 Cancer Biology / Bone Marrow Transplant
Lovins Alex Indiana Wesleyan University 141 Organic Synthesis
Lunderberg Anna Hope College 121 Neuroscience
Lybbert Andrew Michigan State University 111 Metabolomics
Mack Curtis Grand Valley State University 117 Microbiology
Matson Joshua Ferris State University 52 Cancer Biology
McCarty Kevin Kalamazoo College 13 Biochemistry
McKuras Rachel Indiana Wesleyan University 23 Biology
Medema Alexander Hope College 77 Computer Science
Medendorp Evamarie Calvin University 70 Chemistry
Michaud Sheridan Hillsdale College 53 Cancer Biology
Moya Gonzalo Hope College 10 Biochemistry
Muckian Claire Hope College 134 Organic Chemistry
Nabozny Madison Ferris State University 160 Taphonomy
Nugent Alyssa Indiana Wesleyan University 112 Microbiology
Okros Maxwell Grand Valley State University 128 Neuroscience / Transcriptional Neuroscience
Paquette Kimberly Hope College 152 Psychology
Park Amber Davenport University 17 Bioinformatics
Paul Gage Grand Valley State University 127 Neuroscience
Pederson Lindsay Calvin University 71 Chemistry / Biochemistry
Perez Alexander Grand Valley State University 126 Neuroscience
Peterson Kalyn Grand Valley State University 124 Neuroscience
Pobi Stellamarie Calvin University 156 Science Education
Powell Alyssa Indiana Wesleyan University 148 Physiology
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List of Principal Presenting Authors
Last Name First Name Institution Poster # Poster Subject Area
Price Hannah Cornerstone University 4 Animal Behavior / Biology
Proctor Lauren Grand Valley State University 59 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Pruim Jason Calvin University 73 Computational Biophysics
Putnam Anna Aquinas College 103 Mathematics
Quick Tyler Grand Valley State University 115 Microbiology
Rademacher Andrew Hillsdale College 163 Virology
Raines Yanari Western Michigan University 109 Medicinal Chemistry
Regan Victorialyn Kalamazoo College 102 Marine Chemistry
Regenold Miranda Grand Valley State University 125 Neuroscience
Rice Ashley Indiana Wesleyan University 93 Host Pathogen Interaction
Riley Sage Calvin University 28 Biology
Robinson Carleigh Hope College 58 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Robles-Garcia Danna Kalamazoo College 81 Ecology
Rosneck Logan Ferris State University 44 Biophysics
Ross Elizabeth Ferris State University 40 Biomedical Sciences
Ross Jackson Calvin University 74 Computational Chemistry
Sachteleben Emma Grand Valley State University 25 Biology
Sanders Morgan Michigan State University 92 Genetic Anthropology
Schellenberg Sam Calvin University 11 Biochemistry
Schellenberg Luke Calvin University 37 Biology / Rare Disease
Scholten Bradley Calvin University 33 Biology
Schott Oscar Calvin University 157 Space Systems (Phy / CS / Engr)
Sheffer Noel Muskegon Community College 24 Biology
Sielaff Elizabeth Grand Valley State University 66 Chemistry
Sienkiewicz Nicholas Western Michigan University 108 Medicinal Chemistry
Slikkers Savannah Ferris State University 90 Forensic Biology
Smith Abigail Grand Valley State University 2 Animal Behavior
Sorel Alice University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 122 Neuroscience
Stahl Samson Grand Valley State University 67 Chemistry
Steele Adeline Muskegon Community College 89 Environmental Science
Steenwyk Paul Calvin University 106 Mechanical Engineering
Stenfors Brock Grand Valley State University 139 Organic Synthesis
Stokes Lynn Indiana Wesleyan University 47 Biostatistics
Storteboom Ryan Calvin University 98 Inorganic Chemistry
Stroobosscher Zoe Calvin University 143 Peptide Bonding
Stroupe Claudia Kalamazoo College 97 Immunology / Virology
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List of Principal Presenting Authors
Last Name First Name Institution Poster # Poster Subject Area
Summers Fiona Kalamazoo College 84 Ecology / Conservation
Swanson Matthew Ferris State University 144 Pharmacokinetics
Szarowicz Carlye Ferris State University 50 Biotechnology
Tadesse Henos Calvin University 158 Sustainability
Tarach Anna Grand Valley State University 68 Chemistry
Tasma Leann Grand Valley State University 21 Biology
Thurber Stacy Ferris State University 51 Biotechnology
Tietema Jack Grand Valley State University 42 Biomedical Sciences
Tippett Ethan Ferris State University 149 Plant Diagnostics
Tu Yukun Calvin University 145 Physical Chemistry
Turton Matt Kalamazoo College 46 Biophysics
Van Wyk Brooke Hope College 123 Neuroscience
Vanden Berg Jessica Cornerstone University 85 Ecology / Restoration Ecology
VanDenTop Austin Grand Valley State University 150 Plant Molecular Biology
Vander Werp Molly Calvin University 15 Biochemistry
Varella Raphaela Kalamazoo College 57 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Vasquez Jazmine Grand Valley State University 118 Microbiology / Mycology
Vennard Christopher Kalamazoo College 137 Organic Synthesis
Vo Tran Kalamazoo College 130 Organic Chemistry
Voyles Evan Kalamazoo College 147 Physics / Virology
Vredeveld Kassidy Ferris State University 6 Antibody Production
Vu Lexi Michigan State University 62 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Walter Louis Grand Valley State University 60 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Weaver Sidney Grand Valley State University 119 Neuroscience
Wee Zhi Nee Kalamazoo College 41 Biomedical Sciences
Williams Jessica University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 43 Biomedical Sciences
Williams Lorrayya Calvin University 78 Computer Science
Zou Yutong Hope College 35 Biology / Chemistry
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2019 POSTER PRESENTATIONS
1. Faith Hensley, Grand Valley State University Animal Behavior
Co-Presenter(s): Caitlin Gerke
Co-Author(s): Jodee Hunt, PhD
“Amur Tigers expand use of enclosure space and features over time following introduction to John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids, Michigan”
2. Abigail Smith, Grand Valley State University Animal Behavior
Co-Presenter(s): Andrew Mayfield
Co-Author(s): Jodee Hunt
“Change in social group influences spatial and activity patterns of an adult female lion at John Ball Zoo”
3. Hailee Cederquist, Grand Valley State University Animal Behavior
Co-Presenter(s): Chelsea Clark
Co-Author(s): Jodee Hunt
“Enclosure alterations affect behavior of Canada lynx at John Ball Zoo, GR MI”
4. Hannah Price, Cornerstone University Animal Behavior / Biology
Co-Author(s): Dr. Sergio da Silva
“Aggression in Ring-Tail Lemurs While in Winter Holding”
5. Carolyn Lammers, Eastern Michigan University Antimicrobial Agents
Co-Author(s): Ashley Campbell, Sydney Klausing, Lynne Shetron-Rama
“An Antimicrobial Agent Found in Over-the-Counter Nasal Sprays”
6. Kassidy Vredeveld, Ferris State University Antibody Production
Co-Author(s): Cayman Chemical Antibody Core
“Detection and Characterization of Atg5 with a Panel of Monoclonal Antibodies”
7. Amelia Brave, Kalamazoo College Biochemistry
Co-Author(s): Regina Stevens-Truss, Dwight Williams, Christopher Vennard
“Assessing the Solubility and Antibiotic Activity of Yanglingmycin/Coumarin Chimeras”
8. Amanda Heino, Indiana Wesleyan University Biochemistry
Co-Author(s): Julianna Korns, Megan Kraus, Dr. Benjamin Linger
“Characterization of Nutrient Mediated Regulation of Metabolic Enzyme Gene Expression in Tetrahymena thermophila”
9. Sara Knapp, Calvin University Biochemistry
Co-Author(s): Dr. Rachael Baker, Dr. Amy Wilstermann
“Determining the Effectiveness of Drugs Using EC50 and MIC Assays”
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10. Gonzalo Moya, Hope College Biochemistry
Co-Presenter(s): Julia Wilson
Co-Author(s): Alicia Bostwick, Mackenna Senti, Kristin Dittenhafer-Reed*
“Determining the Regulatory Role of Phosphorylation of Mitochondrial Transcription Factor B2 (TFB2M)”
11. Sam Schellenberg, Calvin University Biochemistry
Co-Author(s): David E. Benson
“Expression and Characterization of a Metalloprotein in Bacteroides Fragilis”
12. Sarah Catlin, Calvin University Biochemistry
Co-Presenter(s): Kyle Timmer
Co-Author(s): Eric Arnoys
“Searching for Glut-1 Transport Protein Interactions”
13. Kevin McCarty, Kalamazoo College Biochemistry
Co-Author(s): Kyle A. Furge and Laura Lowe Furge
“Tryptophan-75 is a Potential Gating Residue of Cytochrome P450 2D6 and Operates via a Model of Induced Fit”
14. Kevin Catalfano, Hope College Biochemistry
Co-Author(s): Leah Chase
“Use of Site-Directed Mutagenesis to Probe the Cystine Binding Site within System xc-”
15. Molly Vander Werp, Calvin University Biochemistry
Co-Presenter(s): Katherine Koning
Co-Author(s): Dr. Laura Westrate
“The Role of Endoplasmic Reticulum Morphology in Protein Trafficking”
16. Isabel Johnson, Calvin University Biochemistry / Genetics
Co-Author(s): Rachel Baker, Amy Wilstermann
“Mitochondrial Network Function and Regulation Through the Lens of Rare Disease: Establishing a Novel Function for BCS1L”
17. Amber Park, Davenport University Bioinformatics
Co-Author(s): Laura Harris
“Computational analysis reveals an under-expressed gene panel that marks ciprofloxacin resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa plankton cells and biofilms”
18. Michael Kalinowski, Aquinas College Bioinformatics & Biostatistics
Co-Author(s): Robert VanBuren, Jennifer Wei
“Differential Gene Expression between Leaf and Root in Craterostigma plantagineum”
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19. Thomas Almy, Lansing Community College Bioinformatics / Molecular Biology
Co-Presenter(s): Michelle Bennett, Teddi Hichman, Danielle Hook, Trinity Smith, Olivia Szilagyi
Co-Author(s): Melinda Wilson
“Using DNA sequencing to Identify Invasive Plant Species in Mid-Michigan”
20. Amanda Lietz, Ferris State University Bioenergy
Co-Author(s): Matthew L. Reid, Douglas A. Landis, Lisa K. Tiemann
“Aboveground Herbivory in Switchgrass Alters Soil and Microbial Community Function”
21. Leann Tasma, Grand Valley State University Biology
Co-Author(s): Sheila Blackman
“Climate-adapted food systems for West Michigan: the potential of underutilized crops”
22. Sarah Dible, Hope College Biology
Co-Author(s): Dr. Virginia McDonough
“Cross Regulation of Phospholipid and Unsaturated Fatty Acid”
23. Rachel McKuras, Indiana Wesleyan University Biology
Co-Author(s): Alyssa Powell, Hannah Caringal , Brock Goeglein , Michael Gongwer , Thomas Leuschner , Lexi Shepherd, and Dr. Matthew Kreitzer
“Culturing and Recording Extracellular Acidification of Cryopreserved Rat Glial Cells”
24. Noel Sheffer, Muskegon Community College Biology
Co-Author(s): Darren Mattone
“Evaluation of lipid-based plant extracts as a treatment for cancer using an in vitro Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell model”
25. Emma Sachteleben, Grand Valley State University Biology
Co-Author(s): Dr. Michael Lombardo
“Heritability of Reproductive and Morphological Traits in Female Tree Swallows”
26. Anna Gambetta, Kalamazoo College Biology
Co-Author(s): Dr. Santiago Salinas
“Latitudinal Variation in the Growth of Pimephales promelas”
27. Sara Filippelli, Hope College Biology
Co-Author(s): Dr. McDonough
“Mutation in arv1 affect OLE1 regulation by unsaturated fatty acids”
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28. Sage Riley, Calvin University Biology
Co-Presenter(s): Kelli Laube
Co-Author(s): Drew Van Andel, William L. Miller
“Preliminary Design & Evaluation of an eDNA Assay for Wild Rice”
29. Spencer Graham, Aquinas College Biology
Co-Author(s): Rebecca P. Humphrey, Ph.D.
“Relationship between pollen aperture number and germination in the pollen heteromorphic Thalictrum thalictroides (Ranunculaceae)”
30. Lauren Gapp, Grand Valley State University Biology
Co-Author(s): L. Gapp1; C.J. Vinyard2; L.C.O. Melo3; M.A.B. de Oliveira3; C.L. Thompson1 1 Department of Biomedical Sciences, Grand Valley State University 2 Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University 3 Departamento de Morfologia e Fisiolog
“The effect of nocturnal competitors on common marmoset monkey (Callithrix jacchus) exudate feeding behavior”
31. Tyeler Garrett, Muskegon Community College Biology
Co-Author(s): Darren Mattone
“The Effectiveness of steam distilled herbal extracts as antimicrobial agents against Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli”
32. Micah Hoeksema, Taylor University Biology
Co-Presenter(s): Jordan Laing
Co-Author(s): Dr. Jessica Vanderploeg, Hannah Burden
“The Fruit Fly Heart as a Model of Cell Specification”
33. Bradley Scholten, Calvin University Biology
Co-Presenter(s): Abigail R. Olen
Co-Author(s): Margaret E. Caulfield and Darren S. Proppe
“Unmanned aerial vehicles do not affect tree swallow stress levels”
34. Elle Hazlett, Calvin University Biology / Biochemistry
Co-Author(s): Dr. Rachael Baker and Dr. Amy Wilstermann
“Education for the Rare Majority: Development of RareDiseaseEd”
35. Yutong Zou, Hope College Biology / Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Jianhua Li, Kenneth Brown, Brittany Henkin,Thomas Diaz
“Hazelnuts: Genetic Relationships and Secondary Compound for Cancer Treatment”
36. Mathew Holmes-Hackerd, Kalamazoo College Biology / Ecology
Co-Author(s): Dr. Binney Girdler
“Co-Occurrence Analysis of Invasive Understory Plants in the Lillian Anderson Arboretum”
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37. Luke Schellenberg, Calvin University Biology / Rare Disease
Co-Author(s): Dr. Amy Wilstermann, Dr. Rachel Baker
“Behavioral Analysis of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a Model for Bjornstad Syndrome”
38. Ryan German, Calvin University Biology / Rare Disease Research
Co-Author(s): Dr. Amy Wilstermann and Dr. Rachael Baker
“Using CRISPR/Cas 9 in Zebrafish to Study Mitochondrial Rare Diseases”
39. Yejae Kim, Calvin University Biology / Statistics
Co-Author(s): Stacy De Ruiter
“Biomechanical Strategies of Fin Whales for Long Duration Dives”
40. Elizabeth Ross, Ferris State University Biomedical Sciences
Co-Author(s): Megan Capozzi, Sarah Gray, Jon Campbell
“Glp1r Alpha Subunit Knockout and Insulin Production in Mice”
41. Zhi Nee Wee, Kalamazoo College Biomedical Sciences
Co-Author(s): Dr. Gregory B. Vanden Heuvel
“Cilial Differences and the Presence of Oral-Facial-Digital Type 1 Protein in Mouse Models of Polycystic Kidney Disease”
42. Jack Tietema, Grand Valley State University Biomedical Sciences
Co-Author(s): Dr. David Geenen
“Early Cell-Cell Coupling Impairs Stem Cell Retention when Co-cultured with Hypoxic Cardiomyocytes”
43. Jessica Williams, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Biomedical Sciences
Co-Author(s): Flor M. Mendez, Padma Kadiyala, Felipe J. Núñez, Ramya Ravindran, Fernando M. Nuñez, Sheeba Pawar, Rocío I. Zorilla-Veloz, Marta Dzaman, Pedro R. Lowenstein, Maria G. Castro
“In vitro and in vivo model of DIPG subtype expressing H3.1 K27M and ACVR1 G328V”
44. Logan Rosneck, Ferris State University Biophysics
“Molecular Dynamics Thermal Partial-Denaturation of the Amyloid Precursor Protein’s C99 Transmembrane Domain”
45. Conrad Kuz, Calvin University Biophysics
Co-Author(s): Professor Paul Harper
“Optically Detecting Temperature Dependent Properties of Lipids”
46. Matt Turton, Kalamazoo College Biophysics
Co-Author(s): David Wilson
“Utilizing Point Arrays to Further Classify the Maturation Pathway of Spherical Viruses”
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47. Lynn Stokes, Indiana Wesleyan University Biostatistics
Co-Author(s): Nathan Tintle, William Lindsey, Xueting Xia, Noah Hillman, Dhajanae Sylvertooth, Aaron Best
“A Bayesian Method for Classifying Gene Activity States with RNA-seq Transcriptomics”
48. Katelyn Brown, Ferris State University Biosynthesis
Co-Author(s): Marlon Coe II, S. Eric Nybo PhD.
“Metabolic Engineering for Production of Novel Tetracenomycins”
49. Katherine DeHeer, Calvin University Biotechnology
“Giardia lamblia nuclear pore complex proteins”
50. Carlye Szarowicz, Ferris State University Biotechnology
Co-Author(s): Schuyler Pike
“MALDI-TOF MS Method Development for the Detection of Cannabinoid Receptors”
51. Stacy Thurber, Ferris State University Biotechnology
Co-Author(s): Stacy Thurber, Kayla Chamberlain, Schuyler Pike, Shannon Briggs and Mike Solomon
“Quantification of Escherichia coli Levels in Billings Lake, Wexford County, Michigan by qPCR”
52. Joshua Matson, Ferris State University Cancer Biology
Co-Presenter(s): Kaitlin Assaad
Co-Author(s): Dr. Sonali Kurup, Dr. Felix Amissah
“Investigation of simultaneous EGFR and aurora kinase inhibition in non-small cell lung cancer cells`”
53. Sheridan Michaud, Hillsdale College Cancer Biology
Co-Author(s): Dr. Silas Johnson
“Methylation state of terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase in T-ALL cell lines as determined by MeDIP-ChiP”
54. Michaela Loveless, Indiana Wesleyan University Cancer Biology / Bone Marrow Transplant
Co-Author(s): Phillip Minar, M.D., Julie Stark, M.D., Matthew M. Alder, M.D., Ph.D., Nathan Luebbering, M.S., Kasiani C., Myers, M.D., Kelly E. Lake, B.S., Bridget Litts, B.S., Stella M. Davies, M.B.B.S., Ph.D., Pooja Khandelwal, M.D.
“Soluble CD64 Is a Novel Marker of Steroid Refractory Acute Gastrointestinal Graft Versus Host Disease in Pediatric Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant”
55. Tyler Cairncross, Indiana Wesleyan University Cell Biology
Co-Author(s): Dr. Dan Jones
“Rescue of Human Oral Keratinocytes from a Bone Cancer Drug Side Effect: Determination of Three Candidate Rescue Agent DoseS”
56. Benjamin Boss, Calvin University Cellular & Molecular Physiology
Co-Author(s): Molly T. Naylor, Ashley J. Cuttitta, Daniel E. Michele
“Comparison of the Mechanisms of Plasma Membrane Repair in Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle”
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57. Raphaela Varella, Kalamazoo College Cellular and Molecular Biology
“Expression and proteolytic activity of BACE1:GFP fusion proteins in CHO-695 cells”
58. Carleigh Robinson, Hope College Cellular and Molecular Biology
Co-Author(s): Dr. Benjamin Kopek, Dr. Greg Fraley
“Generation of Viral Vectors for Avian Species”
59. Lauren Proctor, Grand Valley State University Cellular and Molecular Biology
Co-Author(s): Dr. Dawn Hart and Delaney Hart
“PLK1 Effects on Regeneration in Planarian”
60. Louis Walter, Grand Valley State University Cellular and Molecular Biology
Co-Author(s): Seth Satchwell and Matthew Christians
“The Effects of Silencing cdh1 using RNAi on Planarian Regeneration”
61. Lauren Cribbs, Hope College Cellular and Molecular Biology
Co-Author(s): Dr. McDonough
“The nro Mutation Results in Aberrant Transcriptional Regulation of OLE1”
62. Lexi Vu, Michigan State University Cellular and Molecular Biology
Co-Author(s): Albert Dahdah, Dohun Pyeon
“The Tumor Suppressor Chemokine CXCL14 Downregulates a Pro-Inflammatory Chemokine CXCL2”
63. Thomas Leuschner, Indiana Wesleyan University Cellular Neurophysiology
Co-Author(s): Michael Gongwer, Boriana K. Tchernookova, Lexi Shepherd, Hannah Caringal, Brock Goeglein, Robert P. Malchow, & Matthew A. Kreitzer
“Sodium-hydrogen exchange mediates ATP-induced extracellular acidification from retinal Müller (glial) cells”
64. Veronica Anderson, Ferris State University Chemistry
Co-Author(s): S. Eric Nybo, Ph.D
“BioBricks®-Natural Products Engineering: Optimization of TDP-L-olivose and TDP-L-digitoxose pathways for production of tetracenomycins”
65. Jacob Kaspryk, Calvin University Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Faculty Adviser: David Benson
“Buffer Capacity and Malate Concentration Analysis in Wort”
66. Elizabeth Sielaff, Grand Valley State University Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Jessica VandenPlas, Deborah Herrington
“Chem Sims: Increasing the Rate of Student Understanding of Chemical Equilibrium”
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67. Samson Stahl, Grand Valley State University Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Scott N. Thorgaard
“Controlling Shapes of Current Transients in Single Nanoparticle–Electrode Collisions Using Added Surface-Active Species”
68. Anna Tarach, Grand Valley State University Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Dr. Scott Thorgaard
“Effect of Bacterium Redox Activity on Current Transients in Single Bacteria–Electrode Collisions”
69. Bethany Gammon, Indiana Wesleyan University Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Zackery Stephenson, Dr. Steven L. Tripp
“Investigation into the effect of extraction methods & chemical composition on the antimicrobial properties of essential oils”
70. Evamarie Medendorp, Calvin University Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Dr. Michael Barbachyn
“Progress Toward the Synthesis of an Oxazolidinone Antibacterial Agent Incorporating a Bicyclo[1.1.1]pentane (BCP) Ring System”
71. Lindsay Pederson, Calvin University Chemistry / Biochemistry
Co-Presenter(s): Emma Schroer, Jennifer Van Dalen
Co-Author(s): Dr. David E. Benson
“Generating Cysteine-Tyrosine Crosslink in Proteins”
72. Carly Byrnes, Calvin University Chemistry / Biochemistry
Co-Author(s): Professor Rachael Baker, Ph.D. & Professor Amy Wilstermann Ph.D.
“Modeling Clinical Heterozygous BCS1L Mutations in Yeast”
73. Jason Pruim, Calvin University Computational Biophysics
Co-Author(s): Conrad Kuz, Paul E. Harper
“Modeling Hydrocarbons and Phospholipids”
74. Jackson Ross, Calvin University Computational Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Dr. Roger DeKock
“Atomic Energy of Excitation: Moseley’s Law and Coincidences in Chemistry”
75. Zac Faitz, Indiana Wesleyan University Computational Chemistry
Co-Presenter(s): Elizabeth Eggleton
Co-Author(s): Dr. Scott McCullough
“Optimization of Steered Molecular Dynamics to Determine Binding Affinity for SHP2 in silico”
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76. Haleigh Bos, Calvin University Computational Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Roger L. DeKock
“Sequential Atomic Ionization Energies”
77. Alexander Medema, Hope College Computer Science
Co-Author(s): Jules Kouatchou
“Basic Comparison of High-Level Programming Languages”
78. Lorrayya Williams, Calvin University Computer Science
Co-Author(s): Sanjay Purushotham, PhD
“Using Machine Learning for Mining Medical Documents”
79. Jason Klaassen, Calvin University Computer Science / Statistics
Co-Author(s): Prof. Randall Pruim
“R Package Development”
80. Rose Lizzo, Grand Valley State University Drug Effects on GABA(A) Receptors
Co-Author(s): Agnieszka Szarecka
“Analysis of the Drug Binding Effects in the GABA(A) Ligand Gated Receptors and Ion Channels”
81. Danna Robles-Garcia, Kalamazoo College Ecology
Co-Author(s): Dr. David Karowe, Ph.D. Professor of Biological Sciences, Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI
“Effects of future increases in atmospheric ammonium deposition on prey capture traits of the Purple Pitcher Plant, Sarracenia purpurea”
82. Kento Hirakawa, Kalamazoo College Ecology
Co-Author(s): Santiago Salinas
“Phenotypic effects of lab domestication on fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas)”
83. Troy deHagen, Western Michigan University Ecology / Climate Change
Co-Author(s): Dr. Steven Bertman and Dr. David Karowe
“Impacts of Forest Disturbances on Terpene Production in Two Northern Michigan Pine Species”
84. Fiona Summers, Kalamazoo College Ecology / Conservation
Co-Author(s): Dr. Binney Girdler - Faculty Advisor, Fiorina Talaba - Research Partner
“Distribution Analysis of Invasive Plant Species at the Kleinstuck Preserve”
85. Jessica Vanden Berg, Cornerstone University Ecology / Restoration Ecology
Co-Presenter(s): Rachel Catoni
Co-Author(s): Dr. Rob Keys
“Restoring Biodiversity to Grasslands”
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86. Laura Dykstra, Calvin University Ecotoxicology
Co-Presenter(s): Abigail Triemstra, Gillian Gardner
Co-Author(s): Keith Grasman
“Monitoring Colonial Waterbirds as Indicators for Reproductive and Immunological Impairments at Contaminated Great Lakes Sites during 2010-19”
87. Chandler Breit, Hope College Engineering
Co-Author(s): Dr. Courtney Peckens
“Power Consumption Considerations for Wireless Acoustic Sensor Networks”
88. Amelia Davis, Kalamazoo College Entomology
Co-Author(s): Steven Van Timmeren
“Optimizing the Salt Filter Test to Monitor Spotted Wing Drosophila Larvae in Blueberries”
89. Adeline Steele, Muskegon Community College Environmental Science
Co-Presenter(s): Jordyn Hallberg
Co-Author(s): Darren Mattone
“A preliminary study examining the relationship between water quality and the presence of freshwater sponges in the White River Watershed”
90. Savannah Slikkers, Ferris State University Forensic Biology
Co-Author(s): Stacy Thurber, Bradley Isler, Doug Workman
“Determination of Pig Corpse DNA from Fly Larvae Using Qualitative and Quantitative PCR”
91. Courtney Larson, Grand Valley State University Functional Analysis of TERT
Co-Author(s): Dr. Agnieszka Szarecka
“Structural and Normal Mode Analyses of Function and Inhibition of the Telomerase Catalytic Domain”
92. Morgan Sanders, Michigan State University Genetic Anthropology
Co-Author(s): Dr. Jeremy Prokop
“Population and Database Assessment of Ethnically Diverse CFTR Variants and Cystic Fibrosis potential”
93. Ashley Rice, Indiana Wesleyan University Host Pathogen Interaction
Co-Author(s): Jeremy Gross, Hannah Hartzler, Hannah Vandusen, Dr. Jolie Leonard
“Development of biochemical tools for analysis of HIV-1 Nef-dependant Hck activation and viral packaging”
94. Brianna Bush, Grand Valley State University Immunology
Co-Presenter(s): Caitlyn Koseba and Jessica Terrian
Co-Author(s): Kristin Renkema
“Impact of Microbial Experience on the Immune System Using a Mouse Model”
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95. Svetlana Djirackor, Aquinas College Immunology
Co-Presenter(s): Lucas Topie
Co-Author(s): L. Robert Peters, Jr., PhD
“Subcloning of zebrafish NOD1 alleles into UAS:P2A-nls-EGFP for investigation of NOD1’s role in hematopoietic stem cell development”
96. Brianna Callahan, Michigan State University Immunology
Co-Author(s): Ananth Kumar Kammala and Hariharan Subramanian
“Lactic Acid inhibits MRGPRX2-mediated mast cell responses”
97. Claudia Stroupe, Kalamazoo College Immunology / Virology
“Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV) rebound observed in the rhesus macaque model four days after antiretroviral therapy interruption”
98. Ryan Storteboom, Calvin University Inorganic Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Professor Douglas Vander Griend
“Determining Binding Constants between Nickel(ll) and Various Amine Ligands in a Competing Solution”
99. Esther Cha, Calvin University Inorganic Chemistry
“Enhancing Sivvu.org”
100. Fenton Lawler, Calvin University Inorganic Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Douglas A. Vander Griend, Ph.D
“UV Vis Titration Chemistry: Procedures and Viable Systems”
101. Aaron Batke, Aquinas College Inorganic Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Dr. Elizabeth Jensen
“Synthesis and Characterization of Dimethyl-dioctadecylammonium pentachlorosamarate(III)”
102. Victorialyn Regan, Kalamazoo College Marine Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Dr. Robert F. Chen, Shannon Davis
“The Impact of Algal Biofilms on the Microenvironment of Concrete Substrates”
103. Anna Putnam, Aquinas College Mathematics
Co-Author(s): Dr. Joseph Fox
“The Mathematics of Image Recognition”
104. Eric Leu, Hope College Mathematics / Mathematical Biology
Co-Author(s): Brian Yurk
“The Identification of Cloud Forest Landslides in Monteverde, Costa Rica, Using High-Resolution Satellite Imagery and Machine Learning”
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105. Austin Cramer, Kalamazoo College Mathematics / Mathematical Virology
Co-Author(s): David Wilson
“Understanding the Hidden Higher Dimensional Symmetry in Viruses”
106. Paul Steenwyk, Calvin University Mechanical Engineering
“The story of worldwide muscle work from 1800-2015”
107. Alexandra Gemmen, Grand Valley State University Medical
Co-Author(s): Dr. John Capodilupo
“Analysis of Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus”
108. Nicholas Sienkiewicz, Western Michigan University Medicinal Chemistry
Co-Presenter(s): John Getson
Co-Author(s): Dr. Kelly Teske
“Synthesis and Identification of miRNA-31 Inhibitors”
109. Yanari Raines, Western Michigan University Medicinal Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Dr. Kelly A. Teske
“The Synthesis of 2,4-diphenyl-quinazoline Analogues to Globally Upregulate Tumor Suppressive MicroRNA in Breast Cancer”
110. Marlon Coe II, Ferris State University Metabolic Engineering
Co-Author(s): Katelyn Brown, Dr. S. Eric Nybo
“Metabolic engineering for optimization of nogalamycin production”
111. Andrew Lybbert, Michigan State University Metabolomics
Co-Author(s): Ruma Raghuvanshi, Robert Quinn
“Characterization of Specialized Metabolites in Pseudomonas aeruginosa”
112. Alyssa Nugent, Indiana Wesleyan University Microbiology
Co-Presenter(s): Kenzie Hayward, Emma Brown, and Sarah O’Deens
Co-Author(s): Alyssa Nugent, Kenzie Hayward, Emma Brown, Sarah O’Deens, Julie Webster, and Dr. Tara Renbarger
“Antimicrobial Use and Extraction of Essential Oils”
113. Janessa George, Indiana Wesleyan University Microbiology
Co-Presenter(s): Brittney Alexander
Co-Author(s): Dr. Matthew Sattley
“Cultivation and characterization of icebound microorganisms from the South Pole”
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114. Mackenzie Bontrager, Cornerstone University Microbiology
Co-Presenter(s): Anna Johnson
Co-Author(s): Robert Keys, PhD
“Dangerous Waters of Cornerstone University”
115. Tyler Quick, Grand Valley State University Microbiology
Co-Author(s): Caiden J. Walter, Ian A. Cleary
“Determining the role of the protein encoded by C. albicans orf19.2302 in metal stress”
116. Olivia Harlow, Calvin University Microbiology
Co-Presenter(s): Ethan Houskamp
Co-Author(s): Dr. Shannon Manning, Dr. Erica Boldenow
“Non-hemolytic and hemolytic Group B Streptococcus: interactions with cells in vitro”
117. Curtis Mack, Grand Valley State University Microbiology
Co-Author(s): Derek P. Thomas, Ian A. Cleary
“Testing the ancestral function of divergent Candida albicans virulence-associated proteins via expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae mutants”
118. Jazmine Vasquez, Grand Valley State University Microbiology / Mycology
Co-Author(s): Derek P. Thomas, Ian A. Cleary
“Analyzing the role of a protein downregulated early after induction of filamentous growth in Candida albicans”
119. Sidney Weaver, Grand Valley State University Neuroscience
Co-Presenter(s): Rebecca DeBaar, Kiley Hassevoort and Aashay Mandala
Co-Author(s): John Capodilupo
“Can the Phosphorylated Isoform of GAP-43 be a Novel Biomarker for Alzheimer's Disease?”
120. Sofia Hessler, Grand Valley State University Neuroscience
Co-Author(s): Dr. Merritt DeLano-Taylor
“Impact of Phosphomimetic Nato3 Mutants on Midbrain Dopamine Neuron Related Gene Expression”
121. Anna Lunderberg, Hope College Neuroscience
Co-Author(s): Dr. Leah Chase
“Multi-faceted neurochemical analysis of a novel animal model for bipolar disorder”
122. Alice Sorel, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor Neuroscience
Co-Author(s): Daniel J. Doyle, Kenneth Y. Kwan
“Overexpression of Actb in Cortical Development”
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123. Brooke Van Wyk, Hope College Neuroscience
Co-Author(s): G.S. Fraley, D. Shafer, S.M. Fraley, P. Rivera
“Post-hatch Ontogeny of Melanopsin Gene Expression in the Brain of Breeder Ducks”
124. Kalyn Peterson, Grand Valley State University Neuroscience
Co-Presenter(s): Leo Gallagher and Erin Reasoner
Co-Author(s): Shkelzen Shabani
“The aversive effects of methamphetamine are partly mediated through dopamine D2 receptor”
125. Miranda Regenold, Grand Valley State University Neuroscience
Co-Presenter(s): Emily Spencer
“The Determination of Phosphorylation of Nato3 by PKA Through Newly Generated Flag Epitopes”
126. Alexander Perez, Grand Valley State University Neuroscience
Co-Author(s): Dr. Eric Ramsson, Alex Ryan, Erdonit Jahaj, Mallory Steffens, Trevor Borgeld, Kirsten Kasche
“The Effect of Cannabidiol on Dopamine Release in the Caudate Putamen and Nucleus Accumbens”
127. Gage Paul, Grand Valley State University Neuroscience
Co-Presenter(s): Cory Gemmens
Co-Author(s): Diego Flores, Mark Cunningham, Sok Kean Khoo
“β-synuclein as treatment for Parkinson’s symptoms in Drosophila”
128. Maxwell Okros, Grand Valley State University Neuroscience / Transcriptional Neuroscience
Co-Author(s): AUTHOR BLOCK M. OKROS1, M. FRANTZESKAKIS2, P. CHOWDHARY1, *M. K. DELANO-TAYLOR3; 1Biomed. Sci., 2Cell and Mol. Biol., 3Grand Valley State Univ., Allendale, MI
“Cyclic AMP Dependant Protein Kinase Regulation of Nato3 Induction of Dopamine Neuron Gene Expression”
129. Hannah Long, Grand Valley State University Optometric Practices
Co-Author(s): Dr. John Capodilupo- Faculty Advisor
“Vision Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders”
130. Tran Vo, Kalamazoo College Organic Chemistry
“Efforts Towards the Synthesis of Aspernigrin A-Melatonin Hybrids”
131. Wentao Dai, Kalamazoo College Organic Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Wentao Dai; Dustin Tibbetts; Dr. Blakely W. Tresca
“Investigation of Non-Metallic Supramolecular Photoredox Catalysts for 4-Nitrophenol Reduction”
132. Julia Loula, Hope College Organic Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Erik J. Schoonover, Jeffrey B. Johnson*
“Mechanistic Survey of Rhodium-CatalyzedDecarbonylation Reactions: A Kinetics Study”
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133. Tuba Jaherun, Calvin University Organic Chemistry
Co-Presenter(s): Luke Burroughs, Yena Jin
Co-Author(s): Nathaneal Kazmeirczak and Dr. Michael Barbachyn
“Progress Toward the Synthesis of Regioisomeric Aminomethyl-Substituted QPT-1 Bacterial Topoisomerase Inhibitors. Luke Burroughs,* Tuba Jaherun,* Yena Jin,* Nathanael Kazmierczak and Dr. Michael Barbachyn Calvin College, Department of Chemistry and Biochem”
134. Claire Muckian, Hope College Organic Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Constance B. Anderson, Gregory S. Hedrick, Jonathan Vanden Akker, Jeffrey B. Johnson*
“Rhodium-Catalyzed Carbon-Carbon Bond Activation Utilizing Removable Amide Directing Groups”
135. Colin Hartgerink, Calvin University Organic Chemistry
Co-Presenter(s): Jaimie E. Van De Burg
Co-Author(s): Dr. Carolyn E. Anderson
“Synthesis of Trisubstituted Indolizines from 2-Propargyloxypyridines”
136. Lu Liu, Kalamazoo College Organic Chemistry Synthesis
Co-Author(s): Dr. Dwight Williams
“Towards The Synthesis of N-Cyclopropyl Quinoline-Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester Hybrids As Novel Antibacterials”
137. Christopher Vennard, Kalamazoo College Organic Synthesis
Co-Author(s): Dr. Dwight Williams, Dr Regina Stevens-Truss, Amelia Brave
“Design, Synthesis, and Antibacterial Evaluation of Coumarin-Yanglingmycin Hybrids”
138. Mya Gough, Kalamazoo College Organic Synthesis
Co-Author(s): Dr. Dwight Williams
“Design and Synthesis of Maleimide-Tryptamine Hybrids as Novel Antibacterial Agents”
139. Brock Stenfors, Grand Valley State University Organic Synthesis
Co-Author(s): Rachel Collins, Erin Bookout, Felix N. Ngassa*
“Synthesis of aryl sulfonamides via analogous nucleophilic acyl substitution of p-toluenesulfonyl chloride”
140. Justin Conrad, Indiana Wesleyan University Organic Synthesis
Co-Author(s): Dr. Stephen Leonard
“Synthesis of Bivalent inhibitor for Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase SHP2”
141. Alex Lovins, Indiana Wesleyan University Organic Synthesis
Co-Author(s): Advisors: Dr. Alexander Seed and Dr. Paul Sampson. Others: Dr. Nikola Brasch (Auckland University of Technology), Michelle Lofink, Will Jencius
“Synthesis of New Photoactivatable HNO Donors”
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142. Zach Farrell, Calvin University Organic Synthesis of Isoquinoline Alkaloids
Co-Presenter(s): Thao Tran
Co-Author(s): Kaitie Cartwight and Dr. Carolyn Anderson
“Synthesis of Trisubstituted Isoquinoline Alkaloids”
143. Zoe Stroobosscher, Calvin University Peptide Bonding
Co-Presenter(s): Seanna Johnson
Co-Author(s): Professor Chad Tatko
“Noncovalent Bonding Interactions of Peptides”
144. Matthew Swanson, Ferris State University Pharmacokinetics
Co-Author(s): Carlye Szarowicz1, Schuyler T Pike1, Thomas C Dowling2, Chad Shultz3, and André S Bachmann3
“LC-MS/MS Assay to Determine DFMO Concentrations in Mouse Plasma”
145. Yukun Tu, Calvin University Physical Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Mark Muyskens
“Fluorescent Behavior of Esculetin”
146. Jacob Boza, Western Michigan University Physics
“Detection of charged particles using position sensitive scintillator detectors in nuclear physics”
147. Evan Voyles, Kalamazoo College Physics / Virology
Co-Author(s): Dr. Dave Wilson
“Decomposition of Virus eigenmodes into Symmetry-Adapted Spherical Functions (SAFs)”
148. Alyssa Powell, Indiana Wesleyan University Physiology
Co-Author(s): Adam Schantz, Brock Goeglein, Thomas Leuschner, Michael Gongwer, Lexi Shepherd, Hannah Caringal, Rachel McKuras, Boriana K. Tchernookova, Robert P. Malchow, and Matthew A. Kreitzer
“Role of Calmodulin and PKC in ATP-Induced Acidification of Müller Cells Introduction”
149. Ethan Tippett, Ferris State University Plant Diagnostics
Co-Author(s): Dr. Washington Luis da Silva
“Grapevine Leafroll Disease Study in ‘Cabernet Franc’ Vines at a Connecticut Vineyard”
150. Austin VanDenTop, Grand Valley State University Plant Molecular Biology
“Exploring an alternative role for the COP9 Signalosome in the ethylene response pathway”
151. Miguel Castelan Hernandez, Hope College Plasma Physics
Co-Author(s): Levi R. Smith, G.T. Lenters, Z.T. Kellner, A.R. Medema, and S.K. Remillard.
“Behavioral Regimes of Microplasma at High Frequency”
152. Kimberly Paquette, Hope College Psychology
Co-Author(s): Alyssa Cheadle, Jared Ortiz
“Disability, Religiousness, & Spirituality”
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153. Nathan LeFebre, Calvin University Psychology
Co-Author(s): Peter Meindl
“The Effect of Exemplar Likability on Moral Elevation”
154. Trevor Ditmar, Grand Valley State University Public Health
Co-Author(s): Babasola Fateye, Adedipupo King
“Examining the Effect of a Hypothetical Safe Injection Facility on HIV and HCV Transmission Rates in Kent County, Michigan”
155. Sean Fleisher, Grand Valley State University Regenerative Properties of Planaria
Co-Author(s): Dawn Hart
“Regenerative Properties of Planaria”
156. Stellamarie Pobi, Calvin University Science Education
Co-Presenter(s): Harold Gee III
Co-Author(s): Herb Fynewever
“S-STEM Scholars at Calvin University”
157. Oscar Schott, Calvin University Space Systems (Phy / CS / Engr)
Co-Author(s): James Newman, Chair - Space Systems Academic Group, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey CA
“Automated Navigation of High Altitude Payload”
158. Henos Tadesse, Calvin University Sustainability
Co-Author(s): Professor Jeremy Van Antwerp
“Biofuels, Additives and The Road Ahead”
159. KangJin Lee, Calvin University Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Co-Author(s): Dr. Michael Barbachyn
“Preparation of a Novel Trifluoroborate Reagent and Initial Investigations into its Use in Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions”
160. Madison Nabozny, Ferris State University Taphonomy
Co-Author(s): Dr. Susan Stejskal and Dr. Bredley Isler
“Dead in the Water”
161. POSTER WITHDRAWN
162. Megan Lopez, Hope College Virology
Co-Author(s): Christopher Belica and Benjamin G. Kopek
“Examining the Microenvironment and Lipid Content of Viral Replication Complexes”
163. Andrew Rademacher, Hillsdale College Virology
Co-Author(s): Silas Johnson
“Low efficiency of CRISPR-Cas9 mediated hnRNP-A1 knockout in NIH-3T3 Cells”
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INTERNSHIP AND EMPLOYMENT RECRUITER/REPRESENTATIVE CONTACT INFORMATION Internship and employment recruiters/representatives are available in the DEVOS LOBBY.
GENTEX CORPORATION WEBSITE: http://www.gentex.com/
Gentex Corporation – Corporate Headquarters 600 North Centennial Street Zeeland, MI 49464
Michael Schipper, Talent Acquisition Specialist Email: [email protected] Telephone: 616-772-1800
Kurtis Geerlings, Research Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: 616-772-1800
Gentex Corporation internship and employment recruiters will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS: http://vaigs.vai.org/undergrad-research/internship-opps/ GUEST STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES: http://vaigs.vai.org/undergrad-research/
Van Andel Institute 333 Bostwick Ave.NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Undergraduate & Internship Program Committee Email: [email protected] Telephone: 616-234-5708
Please see Michelle Love at the WMRUGS information desk between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM for information on internship programs and guest student opportunities.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL, MEDICAL SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAM RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION Graduate school, medical school and professional master’s program recruiters/representatives are available in the DEVOS LOBBY.
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY WEBSITE: http://chemistry.case.edu
Department of Chemistry Case Western Reserve University 2080 Adelbert Road Clapp Hall 212 Cleveland, OH 44106
Dr. Genevieve Sauve, Associate Professor Email: [email protected] Telephone: 216-368-3665
Case Western Reserve University – Department of Chemistry recruiters/representatives will be available from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM.
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF PHARMACY WEBSITE: http://www.ferris.edu/colleges/pharmacy
College of Pharmacy Ferris State University Pharmacy Building 220 Ferris Drive Big Rapids, MI 49307
Dr. Stephen Durst, Dean – College of Pharmacy, Dean’s Office Email: [email protected] Telephone: 231-591-2254
Dr. Thomas Dowling, Assistant Dean and Director of Research and Sponsored Programs Email: [email protected] Telephone: 616-643-1137
Ferris State University – College of Pharmacy recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL, MEDICAL SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAM RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION Graduate school, medical school and professional master’s program recruiters/representatives are available in the DEVOS LOBBY.
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE: http://www.gvsu.edu/
Grand Valley State University – The Graduate School 401 W Fulton Street / 318C DEV Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Office of Graduate Studies Website: http://www.gvsu.edu/gs
Jennifer Palm, Assistant to the Graduate School Email: [email protected] Telephone: 616-331-6858
Cori Jaskiewicz, Graduate Assistant Email: [email protected] Telephone: 616-331-7105
Mark Luttenton, PhD, Associate Dean of the Graduate School Email: [email protected] Telephone: 616-331-2675
Grand Valley State University – Professional Science Master’s (PSM) 618C Eberhard Center / 301 W. Fulton Street Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Professional Science Master’s (PSM) Website: http://www.gvsu.edu/psm/
Tim Born, PhD, Professional Science Master’s Associate Dean Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 616-331-8643
Anirudh Chowdhary, PhD, Professional Science Master’s Coordinator Email: [email protected] Telephone: 616-331-6297
Grand Valley State University recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE – GRADUATE DIVISION WEBSITE: https://medicine.iu.edu/education/graduate-degrees/phd/indianapolis/
Indiana University School of Medicine – Graduate Division 635 North Barnhill Drive / Room 207 Indianapolis, IN 46202
Brandy Wood, Assistant Director, IBMG Program for PhD Study Email: [email protected] Telephone: 317-274-8719
Indiana University School of Medicine – Graduate Division recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL, MEDICAL SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAM RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION Graduate school, medical school and professional master’s program recruiters/representatives are available in the DEVOS LOBBY.
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, NATURAL & HEALTH SCIENCES WEBSITE: www.manchester.edu
College of Pharmacy, Natural & Health Sciences Manchester University 10627 Diebold Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Julie Cogley-Pifko, Assistant Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management Email: [email protected] Telephone: 260-470-2678
Manchester University – College of Pharmacy, Natural & Health Sciences recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE WEBSITE: http://com.msu.edu/admissions
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine Office of Admissions & Student Life 965 Wilson Road East Fee Hall Room A136 E. Lansing, MI 48824
Lorie Culham, Admissions Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: 517-353-7740
Michigan State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY, THE – BIOCHEMISTRY PROGRAM WEBSITE: http://osbp.osu.edu
Biochemistry Program The Ohio State University 109 Biological Sciences Building 484 W. 12th Ave Columbus, OH 43210
Frances Brink, OSBP Program Manager Email: [email protected] Telephone: 614-292-1463
Ohio State University – Biochemistry Program recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL, MEDICAL SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAM RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION Graduate school, medical school and professional master’s program recruiters/representatives are available in the DEVOS LOBBY.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY – INTERDISCIPLINARY LIFE SCIENCE PROGRAM (PULSE) WEBSITE: http://www.purdue.edu/gradschool/PULSe
Purdue University – Interdisciplinary Life Science Program (PULSe)
155 S. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907
Lindsey Springer, Graduate Program Specialist Email: [email protected] Telephone: 765-496-9667
Purdue University – Interdisciplinary Life Science Program (PULSe) recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES WEBSITE: http://stjude.org/graduate-school
Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place
Mailstop 1500 Memphis, TN 38105
Brian Walton, Senior Vice President and Associate Dean Email: [email protected] Telephone: 901-595-1502
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – DEPARTMENT OF MOLECULAR & INTEGRATIVE PHYSIOLOGY WEBSITE: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/molecular-integrative-physiology
NCRC Building 26 207S University of Michigan – Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology 2800 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Daniel Michele, Professor and Graduate Program Director Email: [email protected] Telephone: 734-764-5738
University of Michigan – Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL, MEDICAL SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAM RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION Graduate school, medical school and professional master’s program recruiters/representatives are available in the DEVOS LOBBY.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – MICHIGAN MEDICINE – OFFICE OF GRADUATE & POSTDOCTORAL STUDIES WEBSITE: https://medicine.umich.edu/medschool/education
Michigan Medicine – Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies University of Michigan 1135 Catherine Street 2960 Tubman Health Sciences Library Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Jim Musgrave, Director of Graduate Enrollment Management Email: [email protected] Telephone: 734-615-1581
Michigan Medicine’s Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN – SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH WEBSITE: http://sph.umich.edu/
School of Public Health University of Michigan 1415 Washington Heights Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Mary Carroll, Assistant Director of Student Affairs Email: [email protected] Telephone: 734-764-9554
Kristen McCarthy, Admissions Coordinator Email: [email protected] Telephone: 734-763-0931
University of Michigan’s School of Public Health recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE GRADUATE SCHOOL WEBSITE: http://vaigs.vai.org/
Van Andel Institute Graduate School 333 Bostwick Avenue, NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Christy Mayo, Enrollment and Records Administrator Email: [email protected] Telephone: 616-234-5708
Van Andel Institute Graduate School recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
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GRADUATE SCHOOL, MEDICAL SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S PROGRAM RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION Graduate school, medical school and professional master’s program recruiters/representatives are available in the DEVOS LOBBY.
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – GRADUATE COLLEGE WEBSITE: https://wmich.edu/grad
Graduate College Western Michigan University 1903 W. Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Tony Dennis, Director of Graduate Student Recruitment Email: [email protected] Telephone: 269-387-8212
Western Michigan University Graduate College recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY – HOMER STRYKER M.D. SCHOOL OF MEDICINE WEBSITE: https://med.wmich.edu
Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Western Michigan University 300 Portage Street Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Steve McDonald, Assistant Director of Admissions Telephone: 269-337-6100 Email: [email protected]
Dale Vandré, Associate Dean – Research Telephone: 269-337-4400 Email: [email protected]
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine recruiters/representatives will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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