2024 Summer Research Presentations

2024 Summer Research Poster Presentations were held on Friday, August 2, 12:00-2:00 PM in EPNEC, Great Room B

Poster Presentation Session 1: 12:00-1:00 PM
Poster Presentation Session 2: 1:00-2:00 PM

 

Trainees & Abstracts

(in order of session/poster number)

Poster Session 1, 12:00-1:00 PM

IdphotosaaraSaara Engineer, Poster 1

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Sophomore
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Albert Kim, MD
Abstract: Distinguishing Tumor-associated Microglia and Macrophages by Function and Markers

Headshot JadaleeJada Lee, Poster 3

Washington University in St. Louis, Senior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: Milan Chheda, MD
Abstract: ZIKV Combination Therapy Generates CD8+ T-Cell Recruitment Post-SB28 Rechallenge

Eric Piening Picture2Eric Piening, Poster 5

Saint Louis University, Rising Senior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Nathan Singh, MD, MS
Abstract: Induction of Endogenous T cell Activation Using Synthetic Immune Cells

Brianna Duhart Picture2Brianna Duhart, Poster 7

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: Jessica Silva-Fisher, PhD
Abstract: Assessing CDK4/6 inhibitors in long-term estrogen-deprived breast cancer cell lines that have overexpression of LINC00355

Rachel Kim Picture2Rachel Kim, Poster 9

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Lindsay Peterson, MD, MSCR
Abstract: Impact of Chemotherapy on Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Breast Cancer

Jillian MartinJillian Martin, Poster 11

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentors: Greg Longmore, MD; Jason Weber, PhD
Abstract: Designing an ex-vivo Microfluidic Model to Identify and Study Optimal Shear Stresses During Ovarian Tumor Cell Attachment to Peritoneal Mesothelial Cells

Krystal Quirindongo Ortiz PictureKrystal Quirindongo Ortiz, Poster 13

University of Puerto-Rico,Mayaguez, Exiting Senior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Remco Bastiaannet, PhD
Abstract: Developing a Preclinical Immunocompetent Mouse Model for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: Making Inroads for Radiopharmaceutical Therapy

Jaiyana King Picture2Jay King, Poster 15

University of Missouri-St. Louis, Rising Senior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Jessica Silva-Fisher, PhD
Abstract: Targeting LINC01432 with locked nucleic acid antisense oligonucleotides (LNA ASOs) in multiple myeloma

Kollin Kolb Picture2Kollin Kolb, Poster 17

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Junior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentors: Carmen Bergom, MD, PhD
Abstract: Radiation Promotes Cardiac Dysfunction, Remodeling, and Inflammatory Changes in Radiosensitive Rats: Implications for Patients with Ventricular Tachycardia or Thoracic Cancers Receiving Radiation

Akash Mallady PictureAkash Mallady, Poster 19

Case Western Reserve University, Rising Junior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Yongjian Liu, PhD
Abstract: Characterization of CD163+ Tumor Associated Macrophages in the Tumor Microenvironment of Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Cindy Hu Headshot2Cindy Hu, Poster 21

University of Texas at Austin, Rising Senior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Darren Cullinan, MD, MSCI
Abstract: Rapid Recovery and Normothermic Machine Perfusion for Human Thyroid-Parathyroid Transplantation

Poster Session 2, 1:00-2:00 PM

Mahdote Abebe Picture2Mahdote Abebe, Poster 2

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: Sheila Stewart, PhD
Abstract: Chemotherapy-Induced Adipocyte Senescence Causes Bone Loss

Kevin Qi PhotoKevin Qi, Poster 4

Des Moines University, Rising Third Year Medical Student
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Vikas Prasad, MD
Abstract: Impact of Theranostics Tumor Board on Clinical Management of Patients Referred for Radiopharmaceutical Therapy

Fatima Elmenshawy Picture2Fatima Elmenshawy, Poster 6

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Sophomore
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Mai Dang, MD, PhD
Abstract: Microglia Regulation by the Sonic Hedgehog Pathway in Medulloblastoma

Zach Fisher Picture2Zach Fisher, Poster 8

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: Jason Weber, PhD
Abstract: Establishing a Cell-Free ISGylation Assay

Selina Sun Picture2Selina Sun, Poster 10

University of Georgia, Rising Sophomore
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Ryan Fields, MD
Abstract: Validating Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) Organoids as a Novel Therapeutic Platform

Jaeden Barron PictureJaeden Barron, Poster 12

George Mason University, Rising Senior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Maggie Mullen, MD, MSCI
Abstract: In vitro analysis of the mechanisms by which COPS5 and COPS6 promote platinum resistance in ovarian cancer

Elijah DardenElijah Darden, Poster 14

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: David Chen, MD, PhD
Abstract: Investigating lysine demethylase 6A (KDM6A) mislocalization in cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) pathogenesis

Elizabeth Lyon PhotoElizabeth Lyon, Poster 16

Denison University, Rising Senior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: David Kast, PhD
Abstract: Lipid-Mediated MAVS Innate Antiviral Immune Response in the A549 Lung Cancer Cell Line

Mackenzie Sweeney Roster Photo2Mackenzie Sweeney, Poster 18

Truman State University, Rising Senior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Matthew Christopher, MD, PhD
Abstract: Developing Isoform-Specific CD33 CAR-T cells as Therapeutic AML Treatment

Ku, ClaireClaire Ku, Poster 20

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Senior
American Cancer Society (ACS) Undergraduate Program
Mentor: David DeNardo, PhD
Abstract: Dual Inhibition of Focal Adhesion Kinase and RAS/MAPK Pathway Influence Radiotherapy Efficacy in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Trisha Gannu HeadshotTrisha Gannu, Poster 22

Washington University in St. Louis, Rising Junior
Leah Menshouse Springer Summer Opportunities Program
Mentor: Angela Hirbe, MD, PhD
Abstract: FAK Inhibition in MPNST