VCOM 2016 Annual Report

A D V A N C I N G R E S E A R C H

“ VCOM is an excellent hub for rural health research. Our location in Central Appalachia, our mission and expertise along with our extensive network, including many

children? Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Brown S, Bitsindou A, Christensen B, Brenner CA. Characterization of LGR5 stem cells in human colon cancer cell lines. Presented at: 9 th Annual Via Research Recognition Day; 2014 Feb; Blacksburg, VA. Burkova M, Hrubec TC . Review of the human literature for QAC toxicity. Presented at: 9 th Annual Via Research Recognition Day; 2014 Feb; Blacksburg, VA. Burton T, Brackenrich J, Palmieri J . Diagnostic capability

Barragan A, Grady LM, Hashim L, Mayo S, Nave B, Sutphin D, Meacham S, Meisha D, Hill B . The impact of access to soap or water on the knowledge of personal hygiene in developing countries. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Baumgarner K, McKinney CE . Patient derived Neural Cells to study Neuronopathic Gaucher Disease (GD2) Mechanisms. To be presented at: Research Day Carolinas. 2016 Apr 1; Spartanburg, SC. Beach B, Rogers M , Beato G, Albrecht J. Pulmonary embolism in a Division I football player: Anticoagulation and return to play consideration. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Biradavolu AK, Recupero P , Bordwine P. Persistent cough with recurrent syncope. Presented at: 9 th Annual Via Research Recognition Day; 2014 Feb; Blacksburg, VA. Bledsoe D, Tamer C, Mesic I, Madry C, Betz H, Laube B, Costa B . Potential allosteric modulator binding site in GLUNI1/2A and GLUN1/2B subunit containing NMDA inotropic glutamate receptors. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Brolinson PG, Rogers M , Rowson S, Smith E, Weber A, Trpkovski J, Griesemer B, Kruchko D. The reliability of serum biomarker S100B as a diagnostic tool for traumatic brain injury. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Bui K, Brunken J, McKinney CE . Case studies to align Block I genetics course objectives to clinical situations. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Bixler L, Lowe RB, Edwards W, Rawlins FA . Assessment of orthopedic surgery residents’ ability to manage post-operative hypotension and execute ACLs protocols using high fidelity medical simulation. Presented at: 9 th Annual Via Research Recognition Day; 2014 Feb; Blacksburg, VA. Bolt R, Saboor A, Lotfababdi A, Meisha D, Hill B, Meacham S, Sutphin S . An evaluation of oral health knowledge and dental caries experience in Honduran children. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Bouknight PJ, Ables AZ , Alsip R , Williams J, Beagle R, Bendyk H. Strict blood glucose control in non-critically ill patients is associated with a decreased length of stay. Presented at: 9 th Annual Via Research Recognition Day; 2014 Feb; Blacksburg, VA. Bradley K, Diaz B, Jones H, Quinto M, Ryan P, Meisha D, Hill B, Meacham S, Sutphin D . Evaluation of oral hygiene teaching module: Are the current teaching methods of VCOM students effective in teaching oral hygiene to Salvadoran

water and sanitation status of three rural villages in Santa Rose De Copan, Honduras: A comparison to the WHO’s international assessment. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Devecki K, Toombs C, Meisha D, Sutphin D, Stoner A . Water and sanitation status in El Salvador: A comparison between urban and rural villages to the WHO international assessment. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. DiGiacinto B, Minter S, Gregg RK . Efficacy of countermeasures to prevent apoptosis of dendritic cells within a simulated microgravity environment. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Eckman C, Hasan A, Kim E, Rockwell T, Sivakumar K, Sutphin D, Meacham S, Meisha D, Hill B . Evaluating the effectiveness of an oral hygiene teaching module administered to children in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Edson R, Meacham S, Meisha D, Hill B . Congestive heart failure and predicative risk factors in southwestern and southside Virginia. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Elswaifi SF, Johansen KS . The effect of Prior Knowledge Priming and Progressive Information Release on Student Learning in Medical Education. Presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Garofola CJ, Ferguson EE, Hrubec TC . The effect of Quaternary Ammonium compounds on Murine axial skeletal development. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Goessl CL , Kennedy KN, Meacham SL . Cancer death rates in coal production counties in Southwest Virginia. Presented at: 10 th Annual alumni, provide ample opportunity to promote health interventions based on our research findings. ” - Susan Meacham, PhD Administrative Director for Preventive Medicine Research Center, VCOM–Virginia

of a Wood’s Lamp exam for cutaneous fungal infections. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Carrese J, Davis F, Furman D, Cruz M, Stoner A, Cannon M . Redefining the role of the medical student in the 21 st century: Embracing the osteopathic approach. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Callahan C , Hoerig C, Lamonde M, Lomaka L. Assessing the knowledge of the Human Papilloma Virus and attitudes towards the HPV vaccine among women at the James Moody Clinic at the Baxter Institute in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Callovini C, D’Amato K . Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction and the anatomical relationships of the elbow in overhead throwers. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Castaneda A, Vieson M, Gojermac A, Brinkley R, Reilly C . Treatment with selective histone deacetylase inhibitor reduces Lupus pathogenesis in two Murine mouse models. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Collins L, Flatley M, Mercado-Ortiz J, Motta C, Patel C, Trull J, Sutphin D, Meacham S, Meisha D, Hill B . Violence prevention knowledge as related to violence exposure. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Cox A, Hladik N, Naseri AW, Rey E, Sutphin D, Meacham S, Meisha D, Hill B . Alcohol: A prevalent form of substance abuse among adolescents in the Dominican Republic. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA.

Deptula J, Hauger C, Monteverde A, Capece G, Meisha D, Sutphin D, Stoner A . Assessing the

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