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2016 POSTER SESSION AND STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION AOA’S OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION (OMED)

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17–TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION - 10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPETITION AND AWARDS IS TO RECOGNIZE THE QUALITY AND PRESENTATION OF

STUDENT RESEARCH, AND TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE A LONG-TERM INTEREST IN OSTEOPATHIC RESEARCH.

EXHIBIT HOURS:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. (FORMAL POSTER SESSION)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 FROM 9:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M.

ALL POSTERS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE EXHIBIT HALL BY 1:00 P.M. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2016.

POSTER SET-UP STARTS AT 11 AM ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016.

POSTER EXHIBITOR:

THE EXHIBIT HALL CLOSES ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 AT 2:00 P.M. COLLECT YOUR POSTERS BY THAT TIME

TO AVOID THEIR DISPOSAL. THE AOA DOES NOT HAVE STAFF OR RESOURCES TO STORE POSTERS, TUBES, OR

OTHER BELONGINGS IN THE POSTER AREA.

THE STUDENT POSTER AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BE HELD DURING THE RESEARCH RECEPTION.

THE RESEARCH RECEPTION WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 FROM 6:00 –

7:00 P.M.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS FOR THE 2017 AOA-OMED IN PHILADELPHIA,

PA WILL OPEN IN MARCH 2017, WITH A SUBMISSION DEADLINE MAY 15,

2017. THERE WILL NO SUMMER SUBMISSIONS. SUBMISSION

CRITERIA AND DETAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT

WWW.OSTEOPATHIC.ORG/RESEARCH.

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POSTER CATEGORIES B BASIC SCIENCES

C CLINICAL STUDIES

H HEALTH SERVICES

* SOMA – STUDENT OSTEOPATHIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

BASIC SCIENCES POSTER

NUMBER RESEARCH FOCUS AREA ABSTRACT TITLE/AUTHOR

*B1 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Testosterone Modulation of Myogenic Tone in a Rat Mesenteric

Resistance Microvessel a Novel Mechanism

Khin S. Win, MS, OMS I Georgia Campus–Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

*B2 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Myringoplasty Comparing Fresh Porcine Submucosa with Rice

Paper Patch

Suraj J. Malhan, OMS I Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)

*B3 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

1H NMR Spectral Analysis of Hemodialysis Patients

Khang Lam, OMS I Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

*B4 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Effect of Social Status on Alphaadrenergic Constriction And

Endotheliumdependent Dilations in Dermal Arteries From

Premenopausal Cynomolgus Monkeys

Andrea M. Tukan, BA, MA

Midwestern University-Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

*B5 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

The Expression and Function of the RWDD4 Protein in Human

Cells

Daisy Chan, MS Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine–CA (TUCOM)

B6 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

APC Nterminal Domain Sculpts Arbors of Optic Axons in Vivo

Tae Gun Jin, OMS I Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

B7 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Dysfunctional HDL in Acute Inflammation Paraoxonase Activity

as a Potential Marker

Yasmin Bains, OMS I Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

B8 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

HDL Remodeling in Acute Inflammation A Pilot Study

Yasmin Bains, OMS I Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

*B9 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

The Mechanism of Swapped Domain Constructs as Fusion

Inhibitors of HIV Infection

Doh Joon Park, MS Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

B10 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Channelopathy Contributes to Proprioceptive Deficits Following

Chemotherapy

Timothy Charles Cope, PhD Wright State University

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POSTER

NUMBER RESEARCH FOCUS AREA ABSTRACT TITLE/AUTHOR

B11 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Comorbidities Essential for Comparative Genomics of Alzheimer

Disease Genes

Shin Murakami, PhD Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

*B12 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Acne Bacteria and Parkinson’s Disease

Kathryn Elizabeth Ruvolo, OMS III New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)

*B13 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Distinct Kinase Activation Signature Among Ras Isoforms

Paul Shiu, MS Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

*B14 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

A Simplified Method to Measure de novo Lipogenesis in Humans

using Plasma

Joyce Kim, BS Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

*B15 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Characterization of Osteoblast Cadherin Gene Expression and

Comparison to Rb Knockdown

Pavan Gupta, OMS III Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

B16 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Mechanisms of HyperglycemiaInduced ROS Production in

Osmotically Swollen Glial Cells

Augusta Eduafo, OMS II Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

*B17 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

APOE Genotype and Creativity

Samantha Gottlieb, OMS I New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)

*B18 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Luminal Obstruction and Cyst Initiation in Autosomal Dominant

Polycystic Kidney Disease

Rohan Datta, OMS III New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)

*B19 Musculoskeletal Injuries

and Prevention

Therapeutic Effect of IRL1620 Agonist of EndothelinB Receptor

in a Murine Model of Spinal Cord Injury

Denis Lawlor, OMS I Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

*B20 Impact of OMT Parkinson’s OMT and Oxidative Stress From Animal Model to

Patient

Nardine Mikhail, OMS III New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)

*B21 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Mechanism of Cerebellar Ataxia Treatment By Transcranial

Direct Current Stimulation Through Correlation Changes

Between Cerebellar and Motor Cortices an in Vivo Approach

Jung H. Yoo, OMS II Georgia Campus-Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

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CLINICAL STUDIES POSTER

NUMBER RESEARCH FOCUS AREA ABSTRACT TITLE/AUTHOR

*C1 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Osteopathic Medical Students Teaching CPR in a Rural and

Underserved Community

Juan Querubin, OMS II Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-

DCOM) *C2 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Correlations of Uric Acid Changes During Hemodialysis with

Oxidative Stress in End Stage Renal Disease

Bobby Shan, OMS I Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-

CA (TUCOM) *C4 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Association of Graduation Year and Cancer Genetics Training

with Primary Care Osteopathic Physician Cancer Genetics

Knowledge

Mahin Rehman, OMS III New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)

*C5 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

A Motorized Walker Improves Gait of People with Parkinson’s

Disease

Lyudmila Burina, OMS III New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)

C6 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Implementing Cadaver Based Lab into Preclinical Curriculum to

Improve Procedural Techniques

Kruti Patel, DO

Doctors Hospital

*C7 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

An Examination of Osteopathic Medical Students Perceptions of

Patients Facing Chronic Illness

Leia Renea Franchini, DO, MPH Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic

Medicine (PNWU-COM)

*C8 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Interprofessional Education Dermatology Primary Care and

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Training for Dental Students

Todd Troxell, OMS III A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

*C9 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Hand-Eye Coordination of People with Parkinson’s Disease

Molly R. Piccione, OMS II New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)

*C10 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Differential Effects of Digoxin Use on Atrial Fibrillation Patients

by Race and Gender

Jessica A. Branstetter, OMS III Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic

Medicine (OSU-COM) C11 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Correlations of Hyperglycemia with Impairments in Driving

Performance in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Jay H. Shubrook, DO Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

C12 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

The Translatability of the Diabetes Prevention Program in

Ecuador

Jay H. Shubrook, DO Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

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POSTER

NUMBER RESEARCH FOCUS AREA ABSTRACT TITLE/AUTHOR

C13 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Understanding Physician Beliefs and Attitudes Toward

Medication Adherence in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus a

Survey of US Family Physicians

Jay H. Shubrook, DO Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

C14 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

Investigation of Hospital Length of Stay and Risk of Readmission

of Patients with Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy at a Rural Hospital

Conrad D. Braaten, DO Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic

Medicine (KCU-COM) *C15 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

What is your Body Shape Telling You

Anne Oh, OMS III Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM)

C16 Chronic Diseases and

Conditions

An Assessment of Lifestyle Behaviors in Patients with Mental

Metabolic and Diabetic Conditions in Southern Virginia Hospitals

Susan L. Meacham, PhD, RD Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

*C17 Impact of OMT A Pilot Study Comparing the Effect of Osteopathic Manipulative

Medicine versus Concussion Education in the Treatment of

Concussion

Amanda Chiu, DO New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)

*C18 Impact of OMT The Effects of Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment OMT on

Hyperhomocysteinemia in Parkinson’s Disease

Alexander Stangle, OMS III New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)

*C19 Osteopathic Philosophy Standardized Patient Modules in Medical School with the

Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender Patient in Mind

Jacob Anderson, OMS II Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

*C20 Osteopathic Philosophy The Assessment of Pulmonary Function with Osteopathic

Manipulative Treatments Versus Standard Respiratory Therapy

in a Healthy Population

Hiral Padia, OMS II Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

C21 Osteopathic Philosophy Allopathic Faculty in Osteopathic Education Current Perceptions

and Concerns

Sarah James, DO University of Wisconsin Family Medicine Residency

*C22 Osteopathic Philosophy Design of a 3 Dimensional Model of the Intracranial Dural

Venous Sinuses for Medical Education

Christina Monteleone, OMS II New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)

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HEALTH SERVICES POSTER

NUMBER RESEARCH FOCUS AREA ABSTRACT TITLE/AUTHOR

*HS1 Chronic Diseases and

Prevention

Factors Influencing Follow-up Amongst High-risk Breast Cancer

Patients A Retrospective Case Control Analysis

Nicole Zagelbaum, DO Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

*HS2 Osteopathic Philosophy Medical students lack of Self Confidence in Direct

Ophthalmoscopy

Michael Ward, BS Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

HS3 Osteopathic Philosophy Assessing Knowledge and Attitudes of South Florida Minority

Populations on End-of-Life Care

Kristi Lynn Ray, OMS-IV Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

*HS4 Osteopathic Philosophy Preclinical training at the Touro Student Run Free Clinic SRFC

Increases Students Interprofessional Awareness

Jeremy Mosher, DO, MPH Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)

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HS5

Osteopathic Philosophy Are We Making a Difference Understanding the Impact of Public

Health Education Modules on Nutrition Knowledge in Children in

Honduras and El Salvador

Nicholas F. Ryan, OMS I Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM-Auburn)