Summer Trainee Presentations

2023 Summer Research Presentations were held on Friday, August 4, 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM in EPNEC, Seminar Room B

 

Speakers & Abstracts

(in order of presentation)

Maria HiteMaria Hite

Meharry Medical College, Rising Second Year Medical Student
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Joanna Wang, MD, MPH
Abstract: Outcomes of Patients Treated with Bolus Electron Conformal Therapy for Cutaneous Cancers of the Face
Presentation at 11:10 AM

Tracy WineingerTracy Wineinger

University of Kansas, Rising Second Year Medical Student
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Joanna Wang, MD, MPH
Abstract: Outcomes of Elderly Patients Treated with CD19 CAR T-Cell Therapy and Bridging Radiation
Presentation at 11:20 AM

Paige ClarkPaige Clark

Harvard University, Rising Junior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Monica Shokeen, PhD, MBA
Abstract: Enhancing the Avidity of CD38-Targeted Peptides Using Multimerization
Presentation at 11:30 AM

Will WeberWill Weber

Butler University, Rising Junior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Alessandro Vindigni, PhD
Abstract: Elucidation of BRCA1 Heterozygous Cell Sensitivity to DNA Damaging Agents
Presentation at 11:40 AM

Carlo AmoradoCarlo Amorado

University of Notre Dame, Rising Senior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Patricia Ribeiro Pereira, PhD
Abstract: Using CD8-Targeted Imaging to Visualize Tumor-Immune Cell Interaction After Click Therapy
Presentation at 11:50 AM

Shreya Kuchipudi Photo CroppedShreya Kuchipudi

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Stephanie Markovina, MD, PhD
Abstract: Investigating the Role of BCL-2L1 in Radiation Resistance of Cervical Cancer Cells
Presentation at 12:00 PM

Leahan CastilloLeahan Castillo

Saint Louis University, Rising Junior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Julie Schwarz, MD, PhD
Abstract: The Role of HPV 16/18 E6* in Cellular Senescence and Resistance to Chemoradiation in Cervical Cancer
Presentation at 12:10 PM

Aunannya Banik Photo CroppedAunannya Banik

Sweet Briar College, Rising Junior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Julie Schwarz, MD, PhD
Abstract: Evaluating Strategies to Harness Metabolic Vulnerabilities in Cervical Cancer
Presentation at 12:20 PM

Elijah Darden Photo CroppedElijah Darden

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Junior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: David Chen, MD, PhD
Abstract: Development of an In Vitro Model for the Study of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Cancer
Presentation at 1:30 PM

Miah EmersonMiah Emerson

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Junior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: Sheila Stewart, PhD
Abstract: The Role of Senescence in Age-Related Peripheral Neuropathy
Presentation at 1:40 PM

Noemi UkaegbuNoemi Ukaegbu

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: Sheila Stewart, PhD
Abstract: Senescence Drives Breast Cancer Tumor Growth
Presentation at 1:50 PM

Lojain ElkhidirLojain Elkhidir

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Junior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: Abby Green, MD
Abstract: Investigating Differences Between the Short and Long Isoforms of APOBEC3A
Presentation at 2:00 PM

Jillian MartinJillian Martin

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Junior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: Greg Longmore, MD
Abstract: Functional Interactions of Lymphatic Cells and Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts
Presentation at 2:10 PM

Justin Lan Justin Lan

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Sophomore
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: David DeNardo, PhD
Abstract: The Role of the Tumor Microenvironment on the Antitumor Response of FAK/MEK Inhibition in PDAC
Presentation at 2:20 PM

Olivia dresOlivia Dres

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: David DeNardo, PhD
Abstract: Therapeutically Targeting Dendritic Cells in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Presentation at 2:30 PM

Angelina O'brien Angelina O’Brien

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Junior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: Jason Weber, PhD
Abstract:Response of the Human ARF Tumor Suppressor to Oncogene-Induced Stress
Presentation at 2:40 PM

Kimberly HwangKimberly Hwang

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Todd Fehniger, MD, PhD
Abstract:Examining the Role of Inhibitory Receptors in Regulating Memory-Like NK Cell Function
Presentation at 2:50 PM

Erin SuhErin Suh

University of Georgia, Rising Sophomore
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: George Souroullas, PhD
Abstract: Examining the Role of Autophagy Regulator Atg7 on the Tumor Immune Response of Melanoma
Presentation at 3:00 PM

Joy Kyeyune Photo CroppedJoy Kyeyune

University of Missouri-Columbia, Rising Second Year Medical Student
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Adetunji Toriola, MD, PhD
Abstract: The Association Between Perfluoroalkyl Substances and Mammographic Breast Density
Presentation at 3:10 PM

Jarelis Cabrera Headshot CroppedJarelis Cabrera

University of Miami, Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Aadel Chaudhuri, MD, PhD
Abstract: Evaluation of the Utility of Column-Based Versus Bead-Based cfDNA Isolation Methods to Optimize NGS Libraries
Presentation at 3:20 PM