Program
2013
Wednesday, May 1st
1:00 PM

Osteopathic Research - Past, Present, Future

Brian Hallas PhD, keynote speaker, Professor/Chair Department, NYITCOM

Philadelphia Campus

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2:00 PM

Analysis of autophagy and inflammasome regulation in neuronal cells and monocytes infected with Chlamydia Pneumoniae: Implications for Alzheimer’s disease

Brian J. Bailin, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The role of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) uncoupling in acute hyperglycemia – induced oxidative stress and vascular endothelial dysfunction by measuring blood nitric oxide and hydrogen peroxide in real-time

Matthew Bertolet, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michael Minni, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Robert J. Barsotti, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lindon H. Young, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Qian Chen, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Quantification of Endogenous Matrix Metalloprotease 8 (MMP-8) in Dentinal Cavity Walls

William Peter Buis, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Justin T. Kang, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Ellen Cho, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Markus Bernhard Blatz, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Fusun Ozer, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Marina D'Angelo, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Chlamydia pneumoniae infection of neuronal cells induces changes in calcium-associated gene expression consistent with Alzheimer's Disease

Christopher Andrew Cappellini, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Denah M. Appelt, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Characterization of hyperthermophilic redox protein rubredoxin as a potential targeted cancer therapeutic

Siri L. Chirumamilla, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
David L. Blum, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
Ray L. Mernaugh, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Francis E. Jenney, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Georgia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Characterization of Lipid-Anchored Inhibitor Rulers as a Measure of Enzyme Topography in Coagulation Enzyme, Factor X

Robin C. Conley, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kimberly Deadmond

Georgia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Anton's Syndrome: A Rare Form of Anesognosia, A Case Report

Caitlyn D'Souza, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cardioprotective Effects of Cell Permeable NADPH oxidase inhibitors in Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury

Issachar Devine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Qian Chen, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Regina Ondrasik, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
William Chau, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Katelyn Navitsky, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
On Say Lau, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
W. Parker
Kyle D. Bartol, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
B. Casey
Robert J. Barsotti, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lindon H. Young, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Managing health worker migration: A qualitative study of the Philippine response to nurse brain drain

Roland Dimaya, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mary K. McEwen, State of Alaska Division of Public Health, Juneau, AK
Leslie A. Curry, Yale University School of Public Health, New Haven, CT
Elizabeth H. Bradley, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A mitochondrial DNA variant of the COX-1 subunit of C. elegnas’ complex IV significantly alters mitochondrial energy metabolism of geographically divergent wild isolates.

Stephen D. Dingley, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erzsebet Polyak, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Julian Ostrovsky, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Satish Srinivasan, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Mary Selak, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Rui Xiao, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Theodore G. Schurr, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Eiko Nakamaru-Ogiso, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Marni J. Falk, Division of Human Genetics, Department of Pediatrics, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Effects of Nicotine and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) on Gene Expression of Enzymes in Arginine

Vamsee Duggirala, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

2:00 PM

Effects of Mitochondria-Targeted Antioxidants on Real-time Blood Nitric Oxide and Hydrogen Peroxide Release in Hind Limb Ischemia and Reperfusion

Tyler Galbreath, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Qian Chen, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Regina Ondrasik, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matthew Bertolet, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Robert J. Barsotti, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Dissociation of Recovery of Muscle Activation and Force Following a Sustained Maximal Isometiric Contraction

K. E. Houle, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
Bryan Kantner, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
W. F. Brechue, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Changes in biomechanical properties of chemotherapy bone cement after a year in saline storage

Jeffrey Kushner, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nathan Tiedeken, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia PA, United States
John A. Handal, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia PA, United States
Steve DeFroda, Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia PA, United States
Solomon P. Samuel, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia PA, United States

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Reducing the stigma of mental illness among medical students

Victoria Lawn, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Matthew Jaffa, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Catherine Babbitt-Cook, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Burton Mark, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jane Dumsha, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Marcus G. Bell, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Denah M. Appelt, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Effects of Modulating Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthese (eNOS) Activity and Coupling in Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)

Alexandra Lopez, Philadelphia Colleger of Osteopathic Medicine
Qian Chen, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brittany L. Deiling, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Edward S. Iames, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lindon H. Young, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Pediatric Shopping Cart-Related Injuries Treated in US Emergency Departments, 1990-2011.

Keith Martin, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, 1Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States
Thiphalak Chounthirath, Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Huiyun Xiang, Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States;The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States
Gary A. Smith, Center for Injury Research and Policy, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, United States;The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH, United States

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Exercise Enhances Cognitive Function in Children

Daniel W. Maxwell, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Georgia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cardioprotective Effects of Selective Mitochondrial-Targeted Antioxidants in Myocardial Ischemia/Reperfusion (I/R) Injury

Regina Ondrasik, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Qian Chen, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Katelyn Navitsky, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
William Chau, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
On Say Lau, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Issachar Devine, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tyler Galbreath, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Robert J. Barsotti, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lindon H. Young, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Mapping the Interaction of Talin:RIAM Complex in Inside-Out Integrin Activation Pathway

Tejash T. Patel, Department of Developmental Therapeutics, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Yu-­‐Chung Chang, Department of Developmental Therapeutics, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Hao Zhang, Department of Developmental Therapeutics, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Jinhua Wu, Department of Developmental Therapeutics, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Utility of MRI in Cervical Spine Clearance in Neurologically Impaired Blunt Trauma Patients with a Negative CT Scan

Lindsey Perea, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Marcin Jankowski, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Dept. of Surgery, Upland, PA
Timothy Harrison, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Dept. of Surgery, Upland, PA
John Millili, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Riad Cachecho, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Dept. of Surgery, Upland, PA

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Utility of MRI in Cervical Spine Clearance in Alert Blunt Trauma Patients with Cervical Spine Tenderness and Negative CT Scan

Lindsey Perea, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Marcin Jankowski, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Dept. of Surgery, Upland, PA
John Millili, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Riad Cachecho, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Dept. of Surgery, Upland, PA

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Role of NADPH Oxidase in Leukocyte-endothelial Interactions in Rat Mesenteric Postcapillary Venules

Hung Pham, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Amber N. Koon, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brian Rueter, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lindon H. Young, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Qian Chen, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

An Examination of Physician Decision Making with Children and Adolescents Diagnosed with Long QT Syndrome: A Qualitative Study

Julie Radico, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Stephanie H. Felgoise, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Allison Burns-Pentecost, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Karen Gentis, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Guggulsterone Inhibits Adipogenesis and Stimulates Osteogenesis in Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) from Human Bone Marrow

Srujana Rayalam, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Georgia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Role of Zinc Binding Protein-89 (ZBP-89) in Basal and IL-1 Induced Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3)

Stephanie Scianni, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Grzegorz Gorski, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sara Foster, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ruth C. Borghaei, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Low Reasoning Abilities in Children and Methods of Neuropsychologically-Oriented Assessment and Intervention

Noah Sideman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Idiopathic Colonic Varices: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Matthew Speicher, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michael Keegan, Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group
Kathryn Kirk, Metropolitan Gastroenterology Group

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

IMP2 Expression in the Nervous System

Victoria Vinarski, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sarah E. Chmielewski, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ellen Cho, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Naomi Wiens, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kelly S. Lau, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Irene Park, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mei Xu, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

QoL in Child LQTS Patients Compared to Cardiac Patients

Elizabeth A. Waldron, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Stephanie H. Felgoise, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Carmella Tress, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Katherine Lawrence, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Victoria L. Vetter, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Assessing Tissue Characterization of Abdominal Organs using Fuzzy C-Means cluster analysis of MRI images

Terrance Weeden, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Arend Castelein, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Yong Wei, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, GA 30597
Hugh Keith Brown, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Georgia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Comparison of Chlamydia antigen and AD-like pathology in the brains of BALB/c mice following intranasal infection with Chlamydia muridarum or Chlamydia pneumoniae

Lindsey V. Weidmann, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Brian J. Balin PhD, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Denah M. Appelt, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Justin H. Schripsema, Microbiology Department, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Christopher L. Smith, Microbiology Department, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Kyle Ramsey, Microbiology Department, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515
Christopher Scott Little, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Philadelphia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cost Avoidance of Using an Automatic Therapeutic Interchange of Racemic Albuterol in Place of Levalbuterol

Chad Weinhold, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Christopher S. Holaway, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Georgia Campus

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM