2025 PCOM Research Day Awards
David Miller, DO ’60 Endowed Memorial Research Day Best in Show Award: "Multi-Label Retinal Pathology Classification with Softmax Function Probability Distribution" (presented by Jason Fink)
David Miller, DO ’60 Endowed Memorial Research Day Award for Excellence in Research: "Examining changes in blood brain barrier integrity after early-life seizures in zebrafish" (presented by Alice Polunin)
David Miller, DO ’60 Endowed Memorial Research Day Award in Psychology: "Enhancing awareness: A brief educational intervention for clinicians on recognizing and managing common concussion symptoms" (presented by Belinda Newton)
David Miller, DO ’60 Endowed Memorial Research Day Masters in Biomedical Science Award: "Investigating The Role of Anti-NMDAR Antibodies in a Murine Model of Retinopathy of Prematurity" (presented by Sanjana Chekuri)
David Miller, DO ’60 Endowed Memorial Research Day Award in Alzheimer’s: "A curious case of Alzheimer's disease with mixed pathology and infectious involvement" (presented by Maria Renzi, Henry Barsh, and Justin Bettis)
Camille DiLullo Award for Excellence in Research: "The Role of Hoxa11 and Hoxd11 Expression Patterns in Determining Calcaneus Shape in Mice" (presented by Roberta Fisher)
CCDA Award for Research Excellence: "Investigating the role of Crk-CrkL genetic deletions on exercise capacity in mice" (presented by Melissa Vaaltyn)
Division of Research Staff Award: "Investigating the inflammasome and pyroptosis in SBMA" (presented by Gabrielle Davis)
Division of Research Award for Best Case Study: "Transient Neutrophilic Leukocytosis following Clozapine initiation: A Case Study" (presented by Riley Alvaro)
Division of Research Award for Exceptional Clinical Research: "Comparative Functional Outcomes for Ischemic Stroke Patients with and without COVID-19" (presented by Jacob Pascual)
Department of Psychology Excellence in Research Award: "Parent perceptions of culturally responsive school-wide positive behavior interventions and supports and students’ exclusionary discipline and academic outcomes" (presented by Nicole Akbari)
Department of Psychology Best Oral Presentation Award: "The relationship between toxic leadership behaviors on perceived stress, turnover intention, and gender among US Army National Guard and Reserve service members" (presented by Emily Canale)
Department of Psychology Best Visual Presentation Award: "Primary care physician perspectives on integrated behavioral health: Addressing mental health and substance use issues in rural Montana" (presented by Hannah Reiser)
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Keynote: How hair made the sweaty ape naked Yana Kamberov PhD, University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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Joshua Salazar, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Samantha Stolker Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Nicole Oberholtzer, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Adam K. Adelsberg, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Michaelyn Cornish, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Kyle Hensley, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Eli Spevack, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Caught in Transit: Thrombus Trapped in a Patent Foramen Ovale Pallavi Kawatra, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Sindy P. Hernandez, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Maya Rakoczy Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Combined CRVO + CLRAO – A Case Report Rochile Khan, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Comparative Functional Outcomes for Ischemic Stroke Patients with and without COVID-19 Christopher D. Howard Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Comparison of Hoxa11 and Hoxd11 expression in the mouse metatarsal Sailaxmi Pratyusha Anumala, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Benjamin H. Rogers Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Enhancing Curcumin Bioavailability: A Systematic Review of Nanoparticle-Based Approaches Patel Siddharth, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Meghan Lashley, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Examining the Impacts of Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Endometriosis Marina Melero, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Expression of Wnt7b and Smoc2 in correlation with role of growth plate formation Vishnu Jayaprakash, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Gun Violence Communication Training in Two Philadelphia Urban Healthcare Centers Erik E. Langenau, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Impact of demographics on CDK4/6 inhibitor outcomes in metastatic breast cancer Sneha Rajendran Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Impact of epicardial-specific Crk-CrkL genetic deletions on cardiac structure and function in mice Robert J. Brus, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Megan K. Czachor, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Investigating the role of Crk-CrkL genetic deletions on exercise capacity in mice Melissa Vaaltyn, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Andrew Friedman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Devin J. Venezia, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Neuropsychological prediction of Alzheimer’s disease and functional abilities using brief screeners Ashley Bennett, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Outcomes of endoscopic proximal hamstring repair: A systematic review Eric Tadros, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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PCSK-9 Inhibitors Treatment: The Cardiovascular Disparity Julia Lees, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Phase transfer of Plasmonic Nanoparticles: A gateway to biomedical Innovations Siddharth A. Patel, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Plaque-like CD34+ dermal fibroma on the toe: A case report and literature review Shaina S. Gagadam, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Juliet M. Melnik, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Caroline G. Ware, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Retear, Repair, Repeat: A Rotator Cuff Case Report Joshua W. Salazar Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Alexandra Loverdi, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Sacroiliac Joint Septic Arthritis: A Case Report Emily G. Andrews, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Spectrum of pathogens involved in eye infections observed at a rural hospital Pathya Kunthy, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Statin-Associated Immune Mediated Necrotizing Myopathy: A Case Report Emily Andrews, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Alexandra Barrera, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Nicole Blatt, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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The Different Effects Between Trimethylamine and Trimethylamine N-oxide on H9c2 Myoblast Cells Jessica Tiedeken, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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The effect of ketosis on the FRDA phenotypes Lucie V. Ngaba, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Daniel Baka Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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The impact of interactive food demonstration on nutrition education and dietary habits Danielle Mikaliunas, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Emily M. Garelick, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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The Role of Hoxa11 and Hoxd11 Expression Patterns in Determining Calcaneus Shape in Mice Roberta A. Fisher, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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The role of SkQ1 in mitigating myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats ex vivo Christopher J. Antoniello, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Thoracolumbar Vertebral Morphology in Hox9 Mice Matthew A. Bertocchi, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Emily M. Garelick, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Transient Neutrophilic Leukocytosis following Clozapine initiation: A Case Study Riley Alvaro, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Treatment-Induced Neuropathy of Diabetes Complicated by Orthostatic Hypotension: A Case Report Nathan Schueller, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Christabelle Ayensu-Asiedu, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Use of bacteriophages for recalcitrant Pseudomonas aeruginosa periprosthetic joint infection Nadine M. Sadaka, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Wesam A. Albayati, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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William Nguyen, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Kamryn B. Johnston, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Philadelphia, PA 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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