2025 Summer Research Presentations

2025 Summer Research Poster Presentations
Friday, August 1, 12:00-2:00 PM, EPNEC Mezzanine

 

Trainees & Abstracts

(in order of poster number)

Ishita Aggarwal PhotoIshita Aggarwal, Poster 1

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Sophomore
Mentor: Milan Chheda, MD
Abstract:Analyzing the efficacy of GM-CSF Zika Virus as an oncolytic therapy for glioma

 

Roster Photo 2 L. AhmedLeliftu Ahmed, Poster 2

Saint Louis University, Rising Sophomore
Mentor: Grant Challen, PhD
Abstract: Dnmt3a Loss Promotes Clonal Expansion and Suppresses DNA Damage Response in Hematopoietic Stem Cells

 

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Nia Barnes, Poster 3

Xavier University of Louisiana, Rising Sophomore
Mentor: David Chen, MD, PhD
Abstract: KDM6A in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Samuel Enyan Photo 2Christ Enyan, Poster 4

University of Missouri-St. Louis, Rising Junior
Mentor: Jessica Silva-Fisher, PhD
Abstract: Targeting m6A with a METTL3 Inhibitor Promotes Apoptosis in Multiple myeloma

 

Jolene Fu Photo

Jolene Fu, Poster 5

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Rising Senior
Mentor: Julie Schwarz, MD, PhD
Abstract: Investigating Dose-Dependent Radiation Effects on Tumor Growth and Immune Cell Dynamics in Cervical Cancer Animal Model

Haytcher, AbbyAbby Haytcher, Poster 6

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
Mentors: Jason Weber, PhD
Abstract: Characterizing IFN Signaling as a Determinant of CDK4/6 Inhibitor Sensitivity in ER+ Breast Cancer

 

Anthony Irovic Photo 3Anthony Irovic, Poster 7

University of Mississippi, Rising Senior
Mentor: Matthew Christopher, MD, PhD
Abstract: Allele-specific CD33-directed CAR-T cell therapy for acute myeloid leukemia

Josepha Kabula Photo 2Josepha Kabula, Poster 8

University of Missouri-St. Louis, Rising Sophomore
Mentor: David DeNardo, PhD
Abstract: Effect of Radiation Therapy on Tumor Progression in PDAC

 

Kollin Kolb Picture2Kollin Kolb, Poster 9

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
Mentor: Carmen Bergom, MD, PhD
Abstract: Dietary Strategies to Mitigate Radiation-Induced Cardiotoxicity

 

Seth Stidham Photo 2Seth Stidham, Poster 10

Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Rising Second Year Medical Student
Mentor: Mary Mullen, MD, MSCI
Abstract: Investigating COPS5 role in DNA repair and chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer

 

Sydney Torres Id PhotoSydney Torres, Poster 11

Ponce Health Science University School of Medicine, Rising Second Year Medical Student
Mentor: Darren Cullinan, MD, MSCI
Abstract: Role of Circulating Tumor DNA in Liver Transplantation

 

Jasmin Turkson Id PhotoJasmin Turkson, Poster 12

Howard University, Rising Senior
Mentor: Adetunji Toriola, MD, PhD
Abstract: Breast Tissue Immune Environment and Triple Negative Breast Cancer in Young Women

 

Sarah Yu Photo 2Sarah Yu, Poster 13

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Junior
Mentor: Stephanie Markovina, MD, PhD
Abstract: Therapeutic Targeting of SERPINB3 in Cervical Cancer