Research

Literature Reviews by PhD students, Michee van Rooyen and Jaqueline Meza.

Intramural trainee double-header: PhD candidates Sinem Ulusan and Andrea Gomez.

Presented by Dr. Karen Szumlinski, University of California, Santa Barbara.

“Exploring the merbecovirus threat space using small animal models and translational countermeasures,” presented by Dr. Nick Catanzaro, Senior Research Associate, University of North Carolina.

“Chromatin Context Shapes DNA Damage Formation and Nucleotide Excision Repair Dynamics in Caenorhabditis Elegans,” presented by Sydni Soloway, and “Mimicking the Oviductal Fluid Viscosity of In Vitro-Produced Bovine Embryos,” presented by Marika Van Slageren.

Intramural trainee double-header: PhD candidates Kailie Franco and Siena Glenn.

“Illuminating Neural Pathways of the Gut-Brain Axis in Health and Disease,” presented by Dr. Kristen M. Smith-Edwards, Mayo Clinic.

“Hair-bearing Human Skin Generated Entirely From Pluripotent Stem Cells,” presented by Mariah Jordan, and “A Selfish Supergene Causes Meiotic Drive Through Both Sexes in Drosophila,” presented by Adam Howard.

“The Road Through Research: Training, Challenges and Growth: Reflections from a PhD and Early Career Scientist,” presented by Dr. Moni Benedict, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, University of Saskatchewan.

Presented by Dr. Melanie Spero, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology & Institute of Molecular Biology, University of Oregon.

“Brainstem Circuits for Modulating Hunger and Hypoglycemia Response,” presented by Dr. Deniz Atasoy, University of Iowa.

“Mechanistic Characterization of Campylobacter Jejuni in Host Cell Invasion,” presented by Megan Dines.

“Designing Effective Health Communication Interventions: Considering the Role of Science Literacy,” presented by Dr. Jessica Willoughby.

Drs. Brianna Steiert and Chelsea Osbron presenting.

Students in the College of Veterinary Medicine present and compete for the chance to present at WSU’s 3-Minute Thesis