Research Day 2021

Associations between hidradenitis suppurativa and dermatological comorbidities: insights from the National Inpatient Sample

Author: Waleed Adawi
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alice Roberts, MD, PhD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: b / 3:20-3:40

Impact of Spaceflight Stress Exposure on Neural Communication

Author: Austin Adkins
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Larry D. Sanford, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 3:40-4:00

Managing the gap in General Academic Pediatrics (GAP) regarding food insecurity

Author: Oluwatobi Akande
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Heidi Flatin, MD
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: d / 4:00-4:20

Skin Cancer Screening Practices Among Dermatologists: A Survey Study

Author: Yanci Algarin
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Vishal A. Patel, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: b / 3:20-3:40

Gestational Diabetes: Understanding the Disease and Innovations in Diagnosis and Treatment

Author: Ayan Ali
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Gerald Pepe, PhD
Research Type: Review Article
Session/Time: g / 2:40-3:00

A Recommendation for a Hispanic/Latinx Community-Based Educational Intervention to Address Health Disparities in Malignant Melanoma

Author: Sarah Alnaif
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alexandra Leader, MD, MPH
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: a / 4:20-4:40

An uncommon presentation of an uncommon tumor: central neurocytoma presenting with lower extremity paresthesia

Author: Shiva Ambardar
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Lauren Jutras, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: c / 2:40-3:00

Graves' Autoantibodies Exhibit Different Stimulating Activities in Thyroid and Orbital Cells Not Reflected by Clinical Assays

Author: Asma Azam
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Marvin Gershengorn, MD
Research Type: Translational
Session/Time: g / 3:00-3:20

Studies of Cytochrome C Oxidase Activity in Different Regions of Autopsy Confirmed Alzheimer Disease Brains

Author: Phillip Ball
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Frank Castora, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: f / 2:40-3:00

Effect of calcium channel blockers on the labor curve in pregnant women with chronic hypertension

Author: Dana Baraki
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Tetsuya Kawakita, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: b / 4:20-4:40

A Distinctive Histological Form of Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Perineural Invasion

Author: Jason Bard
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Joseph Wentzell, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: c / 2:40-3:00

Utilizing a Quality of Life (QOL) Tool to Examine the Presence of Fatigue in Subjects with Diabetes

Author: Jason Bard
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Carolina Casellini, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: c / 3:00-3:20

The Effect of Omecamtiv Mecarbil (OM) on the Steady-State ATPase and Thin filament Binding Affinity of the M493I Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Myosin (HCM) Mutant

Author: Abes BautistaNeughebauer
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Eva Forgacs-Lonart, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: f / 3:00-3:20

Characterizing Food Security Within Hispanic Communities of Hampton Roads, Accomack and Northampton Counties

Author: Katherine Becker
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alexandra Leader, MD, MPH
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: d / 4:00-4:20

Aristolochic Acid Directly Activates Macrophages in Aristolochic Acid Nephropathy

Author: Stephanie Bennett
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Andrew Terker, MD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: b / 3:40-4:00

Evaluating the Effects of Covid-19 on Themes of Concern in Third-Year Medical Students and Resident Interns

Author: Jared Berger
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Brooke Hooper, MD
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: a / 4:00-4:20

Induction of Type-1 to Type-2 Pericyte Transition In Vitro

Author: Diana Bohannon
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Woong-ki Kim, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 3:20-3:40

STOP THE BLEED: Evaluating the Efficacy of Thrombelastography in Monitoring Novel Oral Anticoagulant Associated Coagulopathy

Author: Emily Breeding
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Michael T. Martyak, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: f / 3:20-3:40

An Inquiry Into Equity Issues Surrounding COVID-19 Among Black and African American Individuals

Author: David Brodnik
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Patti Kiger, MSEd
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: a / 3:40-4:00

Regional Variation in Demand for Fellowship Training: An Analysis of Anesthesiology Job Advertisements

Author: David Brodnik
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Evan DaBreo, MD
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: a / 4:00-4:20

Craniofacial Injuries Associated with Standing Electric Scooter Use: A Query of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS)

Author: David Brodnik
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Yifan Guo, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: d / 2:40-3:00

An Analysis of Qualitative Themes in Yelp Reviews of Anesthesiology Practices

Author: David Brodnik
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Evan DaBreo, MD
Research Type: Practice Management
Session/Time: a / 3:20-3:40

Extreme Heat Events and Health Outcomes: Vulnerability Mapping of the City of Norfolk

Author: Jack Capra
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alexandra Leader, MD, MPH
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: g / 3:40-4:00

Get Real Academy Pilot - Implementing Virtual Comprehensive Sex Education for School-age Youth in Virginia under the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author: Stacey Carpenter
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Hongyun Tracy Fu, PhD, MA
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: b / 4:00-4:20

Radiologic Diagnosis of Craniosynostosis

Author: Charlotte Chambers
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Michele Retrouvey, MD
Research Type: Review Article
Session/Time: b / 3:00-3:20

Examining the role of cannabinoid-2 receptor activation in bacterial clearance

Author: Vincent Chan
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Nagaraja Nagre, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: b / 3:40-4:00

Comparison of Clinical Knowledge Acquisition at Pilot Sites Following Helping Babies Breathe/Essential Care for Every Baby Course Implementation in the Dominican Republic

Author: Madeleine Chasse
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alexandra Leader, MD, MPH
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: d / 3:20-3:40

An Assessment of Dermatology Resident's Perspectives of Curriculum Inclusivity for American Indian/Alaskan Native Patients

Author: Rebecca Clawson
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Robert J. Smith, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: a / 4:20-4:40

Congenital Portosystemic Venous Shunt: A Rare and Interesting Case Report

Author: Laura Columbus
Program: Resident/Clinical Fellow
Mentor(s): R. Hampton Andrews, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: a / 3:00-3:20

COVID-19 and its effect on BMI year over year in both normal BMI patients and already identified at risk population with BMIs 85% pre-pandemic

Author: Parth Contractor
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): John Harrington, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: a / 3:40-4:00

Goals and Requirements for Mentorship in an Academic Pediatric Specialty Practice

Author: Riccardo DeCataldo
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Eric Werner, MD
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: d / 3:40-4:00

Management of Multiple Rib Fractures in Trauma Patients

Author: Kyle Deivert
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Jay Collins, MD, FACS
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: d / 2:40-3:00

Patient-Targeted Googling: A Qualitative Study of Psychologists' Perceptions and Practices

Author: Kayla Disasi
Program: Other
Mentor(s): Kelli England, PhD
Research Type: Behavioral Health
Session/Time: a / 3:20-3:40

Improving the Recognition of a "No Hit Zone" in a Pediatric Practice

Author: Rohan Dod
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): John Harrington, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: d / 3:00-3:20

Concentric cardiac remodeling and hypertrophy as predictors of superimposed preeclampsia in women with chronic hypertension

Author: Thomas Donaldson
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Tetsuya Kawakita, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: g / 2:40-3:00

COVID19 Pandemic Impact on Pediatric Orthopedic Trauma

Author: Wihan DuPlessis
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): James Bennett, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: d / 2:40-3:00

Allergists Lead Anaphylaxis Preparedness Virtual Workshops For Early Childhood Professionals Amidst The COVID-19 Pandemic

Author: Megan Duggins
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alice Hoyt, MD
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: d / 3:20-3:40

Can Mouse Ovarian Follicles Grow and Ovulate In Vitro?

Author: Maymona Dulli
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Diane M. Duffy, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: g / 2:40-3:00

A Tale of two drugs

Author: Alsiddig Elmahdi
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Sami G. Tahhan, MD, FACP
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: e / 4:20-4:40

Overall Survival and Racial Disparity for Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Patients in Hampton Roads, Virginia

Author: Brandon Euker
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Amy Tang, PhD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: d / 4:00-4:20

Impact of COVID-19 on families of children with autism spectrum disorder

Author: Virginia Evans
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): John Harrington, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: d / 3:00-3:20

Understanding, Improving & Tracking of Diabetes Care in the Western Tidewater Region of Virginia

Author: Nathaniel Faber
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Henri Parson, PhD
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: f / 3:40-4:00

A rare case of isolated neurosarcoidosis

Author: Abigail Fariscal
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): David Spiegel, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: d / 4:20-4:40

Assessment of a Community Engaged Learning Program on Student Attitudes Towards Music and Movement Arts in Medicine

Author: Nicole Feng
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alena Stewart, MSEd
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: c / 4:00-4:20

Sleep fragmentation in a mouse model of NASH exacerbates fibrosis and induces phenotypic changes in liver macrophages in an age-dependent manner

Author: Ravin Fisher
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Anca Dobrian, PhD, FAHA
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 4:00-4:20

A Quality Improvement Project to Evaluate and Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of UTIs in the Pediatric Urgent Care Setting

Author: Kari Flicker
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Benjamin Klick, MD
Research Type: Quality Improvement
Session/Time: g / 4:20-4:40

Evaluating the efficacy of Covid-19 antibody response after vaccination in solid organ transplant patients using a multiplex bead-based assay

Author: Steven Forte
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Thomas McCune, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: f / 3:20-3:40

Suspected Suicides Amongst Antidepressant Exposures Reported to United States Poison Control Centers, 2000-2020

Author: Matilda Francis
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Gary Smith, MD
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: e / 4:20-4:40

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of EVMS Internal Medicine Physicians Regarding Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Prevention of HIV: A Needs Assessment

Author: Jenna Frawley
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Catherine Derber, MD
Research Type: Needs Assessment
Session/Time: e / 4:20-4:40

Extracellular and Intracellular Cholesterol in B cells Modulates B Cell Activation Thresholds

Author: Phillip Gauronskas
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Elena V. Galkina, PhD, FAHA
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 3:20-3:40

Disparities in Postpartum Long-Acting-Reversible-Contraception Use in Virginia Women: Findings from the 2012-2018 Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System Data

Author: Lauren Gilgannon
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Hongyun Tracy Fu, PhD, MA
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: b / 4:20-4:40

The Get Real Open Call - Enhancing Youth and Community Engagement in an Evidence-based Comprehensive Sex Education Program using Crowdsourcing Approach

Author: Lauren Gilgannon
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Hongyun Tracy Fu, PhD, MA
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: b / 4:00-4:20

Symptom Assessment of Cancer Patients in Palliative Care Medicine Clinic

Author: Richa Goel
Program: Resident/Clinical Fellow
Mentor(s): M.C. Galicia-Castillo, MD; Lauren Mazzurco, DO
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: a / 3:00-3:20

Extraosseous Soft Tissue Uptake on Tc99-MDP Bone Scans: Case and Review (Theodore Hagens, BS, Abigail Winz, MD, Kathy Byun, MD - Department of Radiology)

Author: Theodore Hagens
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Kathy Byun, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: b / 3:00-3:20

Solid ovarian teratoma with carcinoid tumor with transformation to small cell neuroendocrine carcinoma in a 68-year-old patient: A Case Report

Author: Dallas Hampton
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Sharon Hook, DO
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: c / 2:40-3:00

Bariatric Surgery Red Flag Patients: Can We Predict Who Advances to Surgery and Worse Post-operative Outcomes?

Author: Abby Hankins
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Anjali Gresens, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: f / 4:20-4:40

Biologic Graft Utilization Trends for Rotator Cuff Pathology: Superior Capsular Reconstruction on the Decline

Author: Abby Hankins
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Kevin Bonner, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: f / 4:00-4:20

Creating Community Dialogue to Improve Oral Health in Hampton Roads

Author: Syed Haque
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Sara M. Rothenberg, MPH
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: a / 2:40-3:00

Using Ground-based Spaceflight Analogs to Understand the Impact of Inflight Stressors on Sensorimotor Function

Author: Ryan Harris
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Laurie Wellman, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: c / 3:20-3:40

Skin Beauty Attitudes and Sun-Safe Behaviors Among Latinx Communities in Hampton Roads

Author: Sarah Hermak
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alexandra Leader, MD, MPH
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: a / 4:20-4:40

Validation of Child-Reported Quality of Life Instrument in Children With Sleep Disordered Breathing

Author: Daniel Heshmatipour
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Cristina Baldassari, MD, FAAP, FACS
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: g / 4:20-4:40

The Use Of Reverse Phase Protein Array (Rppa), Principal Component Analysis (Pca), And Cancer Scape Pathway Mapping To Identify New Tumor Vulnerability And Actionable Drug Targets Against High-Grade Malignant Human Cancer Cell Lines

Author: Andrew Howell
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Amy Tang, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 3:00-3:20

Impact of SARS-CoV-2 on Surgical Case Load, Surgical Resident Wellness, and ABSITE Scores

Author: Jacob Hughes
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Jessica Burgess, MD
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: f / 4:20-4:40

Pilot study of the efficacy of pyridostigmine for reversal of post injection dysphonia following botulinum neurotoxin laryngeal chemo-denervation in spasmodic dysphonia

Author: Saad Jafri
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Benjamin Rubinstein, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: c / 4:20-4:40

Breast Density and its Impact on Screening Mammograms

Author: Katherine Johnson
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Dawn Hrelic, MD
Research Type: Review Article
Session/Time: b / 3:00-3:20

The Existence of GlycoRNA in Benign and Malignant Prostatic Cell Lines

Author: Esther Jones
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Aurora Esquela-Kerscher, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 3:00-3:20

Appearance of intra-abdominal foreign bodies on multiple radiologic modalities

Author: Matthew Kang
Program: Resident/Clinical Fellow
Mentor(s): Christopher O'Neill, MD
Research Type: Review Article
Session/Time: b / 2:40-3:00

Changes After COVID-19 Among People Who Smoke Cigarettes

Author: Mayuri Kathrotia
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Paul Harrell, PhD
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: g / 4:00-4:20

AAV-PCSK9 mouse model of hypercholesterolemia does not serve as a useful model of metabolic syndrome

Author: W. Coles Keeter
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Elena V. Galkina, PhD, FAHA
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 4:00-4:20

Role of vibrissae in rat string-pulling behavior following exposure to multiple space flight stressors

Author: Christine Kim
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Richard Britten, MD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: c / 3:20-3:40

Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Induction in Endothelial Cell Function and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction

Author: Diamond King
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Khalid Matrougui, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: f / 3:00-3:20

Analysis of Racial Disparities in Pancreatic Cancer Survival, Diagnosis and Treatment in the Greater Hampton Roads Area

Author: Zakary Kolkey
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Amy Tang, PhD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: d / 4:00-4:20

Impact of Apnea vs. Hypopnea Predominance on Adenotonsillectomy Outcomes in Children with OSA

Author: Saadhana Kukkala
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Cristina Baldassari, MD, FAAP, FACS
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: c / 4:20-4:40

Use of Fluocinolone Acetonide Intravitreal Implant 190 μg (ILUVIEN®) in Patients with Cystoid Macular Edema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion (FACES)

Author: Ryan Lamrani
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Kapil G. Kapoor, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: c / 3:40-4:00

POCUS: An opportunity to improve High Value Care Education in the Clinical Learning Environment

Author: Rayghan Larick
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Lauren Mazzurco, DO
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: a / 4:00-4:20

Effects of CSF1R Blockade on Brain Macrophages and SIV Neuropathogenesis in Acutely SIV-Infected Rhesus Macaques

Author: Evan Leung
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Woong-ki Kim, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: b / 3:40-4:00

Discrimination during pregnancy and adverse pre- and postnatal outcomes - Findings from 2012-2018 Virginia Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System Data

Author: Elizabeth Li
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Hongyun Tracy Fu, PhD, MA
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: g / 2:40-3:00

Impact of COVID-19 on Patient Appointment Attendance at HOPES Free Clinic with Text Message Reminders

Author: Steven Liu
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Amanda R. Gibson, MD
Research Type: Quality Improvement
Session/Time: g / 3:40-4:00

Clinical Characteristics of Pediatric Patients with Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Retrospective Review of Patients in the Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

Author: Timothy Liu
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Joseph Han, MD; Kent Lam, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: c / 4:20-4:40

Pharmacological activation of cannabinoid-2 receptor attenuates inflammation in a mouse model of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Author: Janette Lockett
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Nagaraja Nagre, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 2:40-3:00

Portsmouth Diabetes Prevention Project: EVMS Connect4Health+ Wellness Coaching during COVID-19

Author: Lydia Lukomski
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Amy Paulson, MPH
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: f / 3:40-4:00

LHCGR Mediates Angiogenic Signaling in Ovarian Microvascular Endothelial Cells

Author: Merete Lund
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Diane M. Duffy, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: b / 4:20-4:40

Investigating the role of self-antigens in activating B cells in atherosclerosis using transgenic B cell receptors mouse models

Author: Shelby Ma
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Elena V. Galkina, PhD, FAHA
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 3:20-3:40

Lentiviral Vector Creation for the Treatment of Alpha-Thalassemia Major

Author: Alexander Maddock
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Donald Kohn, MD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: f / 3:20-3:40

Imaging Findings of Bicornuate Uterus at 9 weeks Gestation

Author: Ashlee Malone
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Kathy Byun, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: b / 4:20-4:40

Correlation of VWF levels and Platelet Reactivity in a Canine Model of MCAO: Can VWF Inhibition Improve Thrombolytic Efficacy?

Author: Ian Mandybur
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Shahid Nimjee, MD, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: f / 3:20-3:40

Analysis of Treatments of Anaphylaxis Cases in the Emergency Department at CHKD from 2010-2020

Author: Emmanuel Marfo
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Kelly Maples, MD
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: d / 3:20-3:40

A Characterization of Patients Receiving Multiple Biologics for Chronic Inflammatory Diseases

Author: Thomas Marshall
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Joseph Han, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: c / 3:40-4:00

The Digital Patient Project: Trends in Data Standards for Modeling Human Biological Systems

Author: Nolan Martin
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Bob Armstrong, MS
Research Type: Literature Review
Session/Time: g / 3:00-3:20

Understanding Markers of Cancer Vulnerabilities to Metformin

Author: Stephen Martin
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): David Mu, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 3:00-3:20

Tangled up in Vesicles: How the proinflammatory obese adipose endothelium may shift the malignant phenotype of prostate cancer cells in vitro

Author: Allison Mathiesen
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Anca Dobrian, PhD, FAHA
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 2:40-3:00

Vascular Supply of the Abdomen on Angiography

Author: Robert McCauley
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Christopher Dobzyniak, MD
Research Type: Review Article
Session/Time: g / 3:20-3:40

Immediate versus Delayed Reconstruction of Skin Defects Following Malignant Tumor Resection

Author: Claire McHugh
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Lambros Viennas, MD
Research Type: Review Article
Session/Time: b / 3:20-3:40

Effect of extracellular vesicles on coronary endothelium proliferation and barrier function

Author: Noel Miller
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Anca Dobrian, PhD, FAHA
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 3:20-3:40

Conversion Disorder to Marburg Variant Multiple Sclerosis - An Unnerving Tale

Author: Sudarshan Mohan
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Saad Mussarat, MD, MBBS
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: d / 4:20-4:40

A Drunken Heart: Severe Alcohol Withdrawal leading to Cardiac Arrest

Author: Sudarshan Mohan
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Saad Mussarat, MD, MBBS
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: g / 4:00-4:20

A Preliminary Assessment on the Utility of Universal Lipid Screening Guidelines at CHKD Pediatrics

Author: Wais Mojadedi
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): John Harrington, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: a / 3:20-3:40

Area deprivation index and its effect on patient-reported outcome measures and satisfaction following arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

Author: Caleb Morgan
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Kevin Bonner, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: f / 4:00-4:20

A Sleepy-Leaky Gut: The Effects of Sleep Fragmentation on Small Intestine Inflammation

Author: Alina Moriarty
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Elena V. Galkina, PhD, FAHA
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 4:00-4:20

Evaluation of Plaque Stability in the Brachiocephalic Arteries of Sleep Fragmented, Atherosclerotic Mice

Author: Mukosolu Ndubisi
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Elena V. Galkina, PhD, FAHA
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: g / 3:00-3:20

Improving health outcomes through understanding access to oral health care in Hampton Roads

Author: Michele Nsianya
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Sara M. Rothenberg, MPH
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: a / 2:40-3:00

Imaging Considerations for Pulmonary Embolism in Patients with Post-Surgical Congenital Cardiac Anatomy

Author: Philip Olivares
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Kathy Byun, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: f / 3:00-3:20

Common Post Metabolic Surgery Imaging Findings

Author: Daniel O'Neal
Program: Resident/Clinical Fellow
Mentor(s): Christopher O'Neill, MD
Research Type: Review Article
Session/Time: b / 2:40-3:00

Neurotensin May Regulate Vascular Permeability in the Ovarian Follicle

Author: Andrew Pearson
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Diane M. Duffy, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 2:40-3:00

Optimization of PCR array gene expression data using individual quantitative PCR to determine mitochondrial processes linked to Alzheimer's Disease.

Author: Haley Pflanzer
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Frank Castora, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 3:40-4:00

Determining Risk Factors Associated with Complications and Readmission in Pediatric Tissue Expander Surgery - an ACS NSQIP-P Analysis

Author: Jason Pham
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Yifan Guo, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: g / 4:20-4:40

Invasive Fungal Infection caused by Curvularia Species in a Patient with Intranasal Drug Use: A Case Report

Author: Jason Pham
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): McKenna Johnson, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: g / 4:00-4:20

Factors associated with patient adherence to remote monitoring during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer

Author: Sarah Phillips
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Susan K. Peterson, PhD, MPH
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: c / 2:40-3:00

Building the Capacity of Public School Teachers for Comprehensive Sex Education Intervention Using Digital Platforms Under the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Author: Tram Phung
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Hongyun Tracy Fu, PhD, MA
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: b / 4:00-4:20

Video-Based Tracheostomy Care Education for Medical Students

Author: Serena Pu
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Jonathan Mark, MD
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: c / 4:00-4:20

Peer Tutoring in Higher Education and Beyond: a literature review

Author: Pierce Publico
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): David Taylor-Fishwick, PhD
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: c / 4:00-4:20

An Interesting Case of Rapidly Progressive Primary Lateral Sclerosis

Author: Keshin Purohit
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Saad Mussarat, MD, MBBS
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: d / 4:20-4:40

Multiple verruciform xanthomas on the scrotum: an unusual case presentation

Author: Vanessa Ramos
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Robert Pariser, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: b / 3:20-3:40

Granulomatous Foreign Body Reaction in the Setting of Immune Reconstitution Inflammatory Syndrome

Author: Vanessa Ramos
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alice Roberts, MD, PhD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: b / 3:40-4:00

The Combined Effects of Sleep Disorders and Cocaine on Central and Peripheral Inflammation

Author: Kirstin Reed
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Ming-Lei Guo, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: g / 4:00-4:20

Blood Pressure Quality Improvement through Home Monitoring and the heartBEAT program

Author: Julianna Remo
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Jennifer Ryal, MD
Research Type: Quality Improvement Project
Session/Time: f / 3:00-3:20

Conversion of prior Fibular Bone Graft to Total Hip Arthroplasty via the Anterior Approach

Author: Joseph Rogers
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Joseph Gondusky, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: f / 4:20-4:40

LNCaP prostate cancer cells carrying miR-888 or miR-891a CRISPR-deletions show modulated neuroendocrine transdifferentiation.

Author: Katherine Routon
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Aurora Kerscher, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 3:00-3:20

COVID-19 and its effect on BMI year over year in both normal BMI patients and already identified at risk population with BMIs 85% pre-pandemic

Author: Dustin Runzo
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): John Harrington, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: a / 3:40-4:00

PGE2 Regulates the Plasminogen Activator Pathway in Human Endometrial Endothelial Cells: Differences between Normal and Heavy Menstrual Bleeders

Author: Seifeldin Sadek
Program: Resident/Clinical Fellow
Mentor(s): David Archer, MD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: a / 3:00-3:20

Does neurotensin modulate granulosa cell production of inflammatory mediators during ovulation?

Author: Megan Sage
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Diane M. Duffy, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 2:40-3:00

An Analysis of the Demographics, Etiologies, and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis amongst Pediatric Patients at a Local Emergency Department in Norfolk, Virginia

Author: Levi Schiefer
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Kelly Maples, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: d / 3:20-3:40

Telehealth Utilization and No-show Rates during COVID-19 Pandemic in the EVMS HOPES Clinic and Clínica Comunitaria Esperanza

Author: Christian Schmidt
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alexandra Leader, MD, MPH
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: g / 3:40-4:00

A Retrospective Comparative Analysis of Patients Diagnosed with Diabetes and Hypertension at EVMS HOPES and Clínica Esperanza Student-Run Free Clinics

Author: Rohan Sharma
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alexandra Leader, MD, MPH
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: f / 3:40-4:00

Early indicators of potential behavioral health concerns in toddlers

Author: Morgan Shelton
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Mary Margaret Gleason, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: d / 3:00-3:20

Stat4-Dependent Myeloid Cell Activation's Role in the Induction of Alzheimer's Disease-Like Pathology in Type 2 Diabetes-Associated Atherosclerosis

Author: Natalie Stahr
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): Elena V. Galkina, PhD, FAHA
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: e / 3:40-4:00

The effect of simulated space radiation exposures on executive function and processing speed in rats as shown by a switch task

Author: Sam Stephenson
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Richard Britten, MD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: c / 3:20-3:40

Minimizing the Disease Burden of Small Bowel Obstructions: Timing of the Gastrograffin Small Bowel Follow Through

Author: Molly Sternick
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Andrew Licata, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: f / 4:20-4:40

Participant Screening for Ongoing Clinical Trials

Author: Daniel Strock
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Hamid Okhravi, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research Recruitment
Session/Time: f / 2:40-3:00

Role of Neuroinflammation in Neuronal Network

Author: Madeline Sun
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alberto E. Musto, MD, PhD, FAES
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: c / 3:00-3:20

Inconsistencies in ASQ measurements of infant social and behavioral health

Author: Miranda Teixeira
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Mary Margaret Gleason, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: d / 3:00-3:20

Program Evaluation and Assessment of Vital Sign Measurement at EVMS HOPES Ophthalmology Clinic

Author: Shambhawi Thakur
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alexandra Leader, MD, MPH
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: a / 3:20-3:40

Incidental Carotid Artery Dissection or Artifact? Understanding Mirror-Image Artifact in Ultrasonography.

Author: Jason Toy
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Kathy Byun, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: g / 3:20-3:40

Fine motor deficits exhibited in rat string-pulling behavior following exposure to deep space radiation and sleep fragmentation

Author: Jovanna Tracz
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Richard Britten, MD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: c / 3:20-3:40

Neuro-inflammatory targets in glioblastoma multiforme

Author: Jovanna Tracz
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Alberto E. Musto, MD, PhD, FAES
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: c / 3:00-3:20

Oral Ulcers Were the Tip of the Iceberg

Author: Minh Tu Tran
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Sami G. Tahhan, MD, FACP
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: a / 2:40-3:00

Olanzapine-induced anasarca: a case report

Author: Minh Tu Tran
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): James Rapley, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: e / 4:20-4:40

Incorporating Vape Prevention Education in Pediatric Practices

Author: Anisha Vanka
Program: Other
Mentor(s): Kelli England, PhD
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: a / 3:00-3:20

The Development of a Novel, Searchable Online Database of Medical School Curriculum Content and Competency Objectives

Author: Maya Vishnia
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Don Robison, PhD
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: c / 4:00-4:20

Challenges in the Ultrasonographic Diagnosis of Chronic Cholecystitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Author: Alexander Vo
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Frances Lazarow, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: b / 3:00-3:20

Reducing Caregiver Burden: Group Psychoeducation for Caregivers of Patients with Dementia

Author: Lavinia Wainwright
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Hamid Okhravi, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: f / 2:40-3:00

Clinical and Biological Features and Treatment Outcomes of Children With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia and Hyperleukocytosis

Author: Kendra Walker
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Hiroto Inaba, MD, PhD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: g / 4:20-4:40

Relative Proportion of T9861C Mutation in Alzheimer's Disease Brain Regions Using a New Allele Specific PCR Assay

Author: Jacob Whitley
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Frank Castora, PhD
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: f / 2:40-3:00

The Impact of 5 Days of Reduced Physical Activity on Glycemic Control in Active Older Adults: Preliminary Findings.

Author: Troy Williams
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Leryn J. Reynolds, PhD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: c / 3:00-3:20

The Effectiveness of Procalcitonin in Detecting Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients

Author: Troy Williams
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Patrick Haggerty, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: c / 3:40-4:00

Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Overdose Emergency Response Calls in Norfolk, Virginia

Author: Mekenzie Wilson
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): David Mu, PhD
Research Type: Public Health
Session/Time: a / 3:40-4:00

@Dermatology - The Continued Growth of Instagram Utilization by Dermatology Residency Programs

Author: Jennifer Wintringham
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Robert J. Smith, MD
Research Type: Descriptive Research
Session/Time: a / 4:00-4:20

Dermatology In The Urgent Care Setting: A Retrospective Analysis Of Patients Seen In The Eastern Virginia Medical School Dermatology Urgent Access Clinic

Author: Jennifer Wintringham
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Robert J. Smith, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: a / 4:20-4:40

Neuroimaging Findings in a Patient with 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome DiGeorge Syndrome

Author: Abigail Winz
Program: Resident/Clinical Fellow
Mentor(s): Mitchell Wangsgard, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: b / 2:40-3:00

A Case of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener's Granulomatosis) Presenting with Bilateral Testicular Ischemia and Necrosis

Author: Colin Woolard
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Jose Morey, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: g / 3:20-3:40

Incidental Finding of Subcarinal Air Cyst or Tracheobronchial Diverticulum

Author: Eunice Wu
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Lauren Jutras, MD
Research Type: Case Report
Session/Time: d / 4:20-4:40

A Retrospective Validation of Disease Activity Questionnaire for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Author: Banruo Yang
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Kent Lam, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: c / 4:20-4:40

Evaluation of the Emergency Department Usage After a Hurricane: Identifying At-Risk Populations

Author: Hemasree Yeluru
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Greg Weingart, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: g / 3:40-4:00

Improving Recognition of a "No Hit Zone" in Parents of Children 6 Months to 5 Years of Age in an Urban General Academic Pediatrics Clinic

Author: Zachary Yorke
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): John Harrington, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: d / 3:00-3:20

Analyzing the Initial Resident Recruitment Season After an Expedited Interdepartmental Program Merger

Author: Shakira Young
Program: Graduate Student
Mentor(s): John Snellings, MD
Research Type: Educational
Session/Time: d / 3:40-4:00

Operative Time Duration As A Risk Factor For The Occurrence Of Adverse Airway Events In Pediatric Cleft Palate Repair - An ACS NSQIP-P Study

Author: Victor Yu
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Yifan Guo, MD
Research Type: Clinical Research
Session/Time: f / 4:00-4:20

Optimizing Anchor Placement for Cone-Shaped Rotator Cuff Tears

Author: Victor Yu
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Kevin Bonner, MD
Research Type: Technique Article
Session/Time: f / 4:00-4:20

Role of BCR in Atherosclerosis

Author: Aleksandr Zyskin
Program: Medicine
Mentor(s): Elena V. Galkina, PhD, FAHA
Research Type: Basic Science
Session/Time: g / 3:00-3:20