2025 PCOM South Georgia Research Day Awards

Best in Show: "AI in Early Detection of Gastrointestinal Cancers: Evaluating Harvard’s CHIEF Model and Machine Learning Innovations" (Saron H. Araya, Endalkachew B Melese, Simran Joshi, Saman Javid, Muhammad Jalal Shah)

Best Clinical Case Study: "A Case Report: Uterine Artery Embolization for Treatment of Uterine Fibroids" (Collin R. Morris, Darya J. Khani, Jamie Edwards)

Best Clinical Case Study (Runner Up): "Cryptococcus gatti Infection with Pulmonary and CNS Involvement in an Immunocompetent Patient" (Hima Chakka, Schilley Pierre Louis, Alex, Ragin, Christian J. Trujillo)

Best Original Research: "Challenges and Opportunities in Establishing a Student-Run Clinic in Rural Southwest Georgia" (Michael Abaskaron, Rajay Dockery, Jessica Mitchum)

Best Original Research (Runner Up): "Addressing the effects of stress on menstrual cycle regularity and symptoms: A review of contributing factors, racial disparities, and lifestyle interventions" (Nahimie Louissaint, Saron Araya, Embre Martin, Jennifer Mitchell)

Best Cadaver/Biomed Project: "Evaluation of chronic pyoderma gangrenosum, acne, and suppurative hidradenitis (PASH) syndrome and its effect on kidney function: A cadaveric study" (Sydnee N. Jackson, Marisela Benitez, Kayla E. Hasty, Patrice Sarrazin, Gerardo J. Tabares, Cailin Ingram, Rasheed Agboola, Shiv Dhiman)

Best Cadaver/Biomed Project (Runner Up): "Investigating the role of scoliosis in talocalcaneal joint osteoarthritis: a histologic and radiologic view" (Tyler Stanton, Valerie Yepez, Lily Dwyer, Melea Neely, D’andre Edwards, Mark Shearer, Samuel Jacobs, Huq Emranul)

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2025
Wednesday, May 7th
12:00 PM

Keynote

Alex Ophir PhD, Cornell University

Moultrie, GA

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

1:00 PM

A case of cryptosporidiosis in an IgA deficient child

Macy Rowan
Preston Hawkins, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Madison Morgan
Anthony Adetomiwa

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A Case Report: Goblet Cell Carcinoma of the Appendix

Krupesh G. Patel, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Asim Shabbir

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A Case Report: Uterine Artery Embolization for Treatment of Uterine Fibroids

Collin R. Morris, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Darya J. Khani
Jamie Edwards

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

A review of AI integration in personalized nutrition: advancements, challenges, and clinical implications

MaKayla B. Wright, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Stacie Fairley, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Acute kidney injury secondary to post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis in a pediatric patient

Carol Medina, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lisandra Chinea
Madison Morgan
Anika Procope
Woodwin Weeks
Anthony Adetomiwa

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Addressing the effects of stress on menstrual cycle regularity and symptoms: A review of contributing factors, racial disparities, and lifestyle interventions

Nahimie Louissaint, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Saron Araya
Embre Martin
Jennifer Mitchell, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

ADHD treatment in adults: Evaluating the efficacy of stimulant medication combined with cognitive behavioral therapy

Lisandra Chinea, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Monica Drummond, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

AI in Early Detection of Gastrointestinal Cancers: Evaluating Harvard’s CHIEF Model and Machine Learning Innovations

Saron H. Araya, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Endalkachew B. Melese
Simran Joshi
Saman Javid
Muhammad Jalal Shah

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Anatomical Variations of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament: A Cadaveric Study on Sex and Age Differences

Amaan S. Ismail, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Zain M. Ismail
Oscar E. Acosta
Shiv Dhiman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Anatomical Variations of the Xiphoid Process: Clinical and Osteopathic Implications of Bifid Morphology

Darya Khani, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Emon Alavi
Shahrzad A. Zamani
Tamryn Van Der Horn
Sara Meawad
Shiv Dhiman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Arachnidism leading to a complicated infection in a middle aged female

Monica S. Drummond, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Carol A. Medina
Madison A. Morgan
Alex J. Studebaker

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bilateral Anatomical Variation of the Extensor Hallucis Longus: Dual Attachments to the Hallux

Setareh T. Khani, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Austin S. Dobson
Julianne R. Fay
Grace A. Jones
Armando De La Nuez
Dennis Rossi
Shiv Dhiman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bladder Neoplasia in the Setting of Polycystic Kidney Disease: Observations from a Post-Mortem Case Study

Brandon Worth, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doan Nguyen
Abigail Reynolds
Daniel Lee
Jay Rogers
Jodeci Mitchell
Shiv Dhiman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rasheed Agboola, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bridging healthcare disparities in Native American communities: the role of telemedicine in lung cancer screening and ophthalmic care.

Maryam Ali, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Debra Dougher

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bridging the gap in rural African American cardiovascular health: The intersection of nutrition, cultural competency, and preventative interventions

MaKayla B. Wright, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Stacie Fairley, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cadaveric Case Study of Renal Artery Variation

Shiv Dhiman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Daniel Chanelo, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Samuel Jacobs
Sharon Lackwood
Collins Nelson

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Case report: ocular syphilis with rapid loss of visual acuity

Pathya Kunthy, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
John M. Roach

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Case Report: The Treatment of Chronic Pelvic Pain Utilizing Topical Amitriptyline-Ketamine Compound Cream

Junius Rosario, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Chiemeka Onyima

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Case Study Research Project: Anatomical and Pathophysiological Findings in a Cadaver with a Spinal Cord Stimulator and Chronic PASH Syndrome, Critical Illness Myopathy, and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.

Kayla E. Hasty, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Marisela Benitez
Cailin C. Ingram
Sydnee N. Jackson
Patrice Sarrazin
Gerardo J. Tabares
Emranul Huq

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Challenges and Opportunities in Establishing a Student-Run Clinic in Rural Southwest Georgia

Michael Abaskaron, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rajay Dockery
Jessica Mitchum

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Current drugs for the management of epilepsy

Anjali Saji, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rekha Yesudas, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Definitive Surgical Management of Uterus Didelphys: A Case Report

Emma High, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Britany Dyer
Allison Tresner
Christine Lurie

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Descriptive analysis of modified Baux scores and mortality in burn patients at JMS burn center: A five-year institutional analysis

Mark Shearer, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rajiv Sood

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Determining Minimal Dosage Thresholds for Gastroparesis Development in GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Therapy: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Nikita Mirajkar
Kenyot'a Russell, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Evelyn Orusa
Josianne Fils
Saron Araya

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Enhancing Academic Success and Efficiency (E.A.S.E.) Program at PCOM South Georgia

Justice A. Dove, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Anthony Dove Jr
Robert Walker, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Evaluation of chronic pyoderma gangrenosum, acne, and suppurative hidradenitis (PASH) syndrome and its effect on kidney function: A cadaveric study.

Sydnee N. Jackson, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Marisela Benitez
Kayla E. Hasty
Patrice Sarrazin
Gerardo J. Tabares
Cailin Ingram
Shiv Dhiman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Expanded Analysis of Anatomical Variability in Lung Morphology: Implications for Pulmonary Disease and Clinical Outcomes

Saron Araya, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Zain Ismail
Amaan Ismail
Kenyot’a Russell
Oscar Acosta
Shiv Dhiman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Genetic associations with heart failure across ancestries: an analysis of the All-of-Us NIH database.

Marisela Benitez, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Thomas J. Last, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Hand sanitizer intoxication in disguise: A case study

Evan Curry, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michael Nickasch
Heather Theibert

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Health profiles, risk factors, and timing of first prenatal visits among Colquitt County residents: An observational study to inform educational interventions

Nahimie Louissaint, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Danielle Prier
Emeka Ikeakanam
Allison Tresner
Daniel York

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Histological analysis of collagen and elastin fibers in different age cadavers

Setareh T. Khani, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sydnee N. Jackson
Darya J. Khani
Emranul Huq, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Shiv Dhiman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rasheed Agboola, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Histopathological changes at thoracic duct bifurcations: implications for lymphatic obstruction, fibrosis, and chylothorax risk

Lily Dwyer, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Melea Neely
Valerie Yepez
Tyler Stanton
D’Andre Edwards
Emranul Huq, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Impact of COVID-19 on Emergency Department psychiatric hospitalization patterns in rural South Georgia : a retrospective analysis

Jeanine Garcia, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Grace A. Jones
Philipa A. Wang
Rizwana Ashraf
Faith Hagler
Richard Tricardo
Lisa Rudolph-Watson

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Impact of marginal artery bifurcation on coronary blood flow and myocardial perfusion: a cadaveric and histological analysis

Valerie Yepez, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tyler Stanton
Lily Dwyer
D’andre Edwards
Melea Neely
Md Emranul Huq, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Investigating the role of scoliosis in talocalcaneal joint osteoarthritis: a histologic and radiologic view

Tyler Stanton, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Valerie Yepez
Lily Dwyer
Melea Neely
D’andre Edwards
Mark Shearer
Samue Jacobs
Emranul Huq, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Investigation of Generalized Lymphadenopathy and Lung Cancer: A Cadaveric Case Study

Maxwell F. Deen, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sydney E. Williams
Morgan L. Brown
ShaCamryn A. Malone
Josianne M. Fils
Natalie R. Marrero
Shiv Dhiman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Massive Myocardial Infarction with Ventricular Rupture following Laparoscopic Colectomy for Colorectal Cancer: A Devastating Complication

Siam Shabbir
Manuel Linarte
Sridhar Gona
Aaron George
Hugo Bonatti Jr

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Meningococcal Sepsis in Pregnancy: A Case of Neisseria meningitidis Bacteremia in the First Trimester

Tiffany Pittman
Madison Morgan, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Monica Drummond
Allison Tresner

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Navigating Ethical Frontiers: Frameworks for Responsible AI Implementation in Healthcare

Emeka Ikeakanam, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Onyekachi Adigwe
Joshua Owolabi, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Racial and geographic disparities in opioid use disorder (OUD) during pregnancy in Georgia: A systematic review

Justice Dove, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Stacie Fairley, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Robotic Assisted Repair of a Concomitant Paraesophageal and Left Diaphragmatic Hernia

Krupesh G. Patel, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Stephen Kavic
Mohammad Jamal
Hugo Bonatti Jr

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Stimulant use and comorbid tic disorders in the pediatric population: Clinical considerations and treatment implications

Kennedy Johnson
Jay Rodgers
Neha Vangimalla
Ericka Westbrook, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Dina Badawy
Brandon Krout

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Submandibular Masses in Pediatric Patients: A Case Report

Emma High, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Madison Morgan
Macy Rowan
Carol Medina

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Sun Safety in Rural Youth: Exploring Knowledge, Preferences, and Behaviors

Darya J. Khani, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Haley Elliot
Tiffany Pittman
Jennifer H. Shaw, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The effectiveness of teledermatology and artificial intelligence across diverse skin tones: a systematic review

Shihab Chowdhury, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Thomas J. Last, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The impact of general anesthesia on postoperative respiratory complications in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): A literature review

Oscar Acosta, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lisandra Chinea
Amaan Ismail
Zain Ismail
Matthew Shelnutt, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The impact of smoking on ocular health and its link to lung cancer

Maryam Ali, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Debra Dougher

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Underdiagnosis: Addressing the Underdiagnosis of the Female Athlete Triad and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

Nicholas R. Bohannon, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kayla E. Hasty
Stacie Fairley, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Robert Walker, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Unusual Branching of the Axillary Artery: A Case Report on Subscapular Artery Variation

Brandon Worth, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doan Nguyen
Abigail Reynolds
Daniel Lee
Jay Rogers
Jodeci Mitchell
Shiv Dhiman, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Use of Simulation for Teaching Biomedical Sciences to Undergraduate Medical Students- A Scoping Review

Joshua Owolabi, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Katresa Gardner, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rasheed Agboola, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Rekha Yesudas, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jennifer H. Shaw, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

2:15 PM

Podium Talk: Optimizing Treatment for Infantile Hemangiomas: A Case Report on the Use of Timolol and Timing of Oral Propranolol Initiation

Makayla Farr, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Emeka Ikeakanam
Brandon Merrill
Kayla Batchelor

Moultrie, GA

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Podium Talk: Postpartum hemorrhage in the absence of traditional risk factors: A clinical perspective

Daniel R. York
Allison Tresner
Christian Edwards
Lisandra Chinea, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Moultrie, GA

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Podium Talk: Pyogenic Granuloma at the Ileocecal Junction: Unusual Culprit of Chronic Anemia and Intussusception.

Xavia Taylor, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Gregory K. Patterson
Kelly Fuller
Hima Chakka

Moultrie, GA

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM