VCOM 2016 Annual Report

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Lawson DM , Velduis J, Iranmanesh A. Fasting and post oral glucose GLP-1 secretory dynamics in healthy men. Presented at: 9 th Annual Via Research Recognition Day; 2014 Feb; Blacksburg, VA. Layng T, Hovancik J, Meletakos G, Murphy S , Meisha D, Sutphin D, Stoner A. Water and sanitation in rural Honduras: A comparison across Honduran villages serviced by VCOM continuous care. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Le I , Thorpe C, Reilly C, Elswaifi S. Potential of histone deacetylase inhibitors as intivirulence drugs: Effect on bacterial growth and invasion. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Leto D, Merchant A , Anstrom J, Johansen K. Presenting the dissection and plastination of the pelvis and perineum to discuss a common

Kelleher E , Meisha D. Assessing the use and perceived effects of complementary alternative medicine (CAM) therapy in patients with multiple sclerosis. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Kelley J, Immonen T, Fincher K, Jennings C , Meisha D, Sutphin D, Stoner A. Education and beliefs regarding safe drinking water and sanitation practices across selected communities in Veron, Dominican Republic. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Kennedy K, Atkinson K , Sukpraprut S, Meacham S, Buchanich J, Talbott E. Effects of medical service availability on cancer mortality rates in Virginia. Presented at: Geological Society of America, Southeastern Section Annual Meeting; 2014 Apr 10-11; Blacksburg, VA.

dental hygiene knowledge in Dominican children: A cross-sectional study. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Hutton J, Milliron J, Abdul A , Regna N, Reilly C, Elswaifi S. The effect of histone deacetylase inhibitors on bacterial protein acetylation and mobility. Presented at: 9 th Annual Via Research Recognition Day; 2014 Feb; Blacksburg, VA. Ivanoff E, Budidi S , NeSmith B, Turner K, Steed R, Sahhar HS. Assessment of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Hospitalizations Following Implementation of Updated Palivizumab Treatment Recommendations [poster #C24]. Poster presented at: 58th Annual American Osteopathic Association Research Conference and the AOA’s Osteopathic Medical Conference & Exposition (OMED). 2015, Oct 17-20; Orlando, FL. Ivanoff E, Sorrell M , Berglind J. Dietary gluten alters the balance of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in the DSS induced colitis model. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Jackson L, Rohloff M, Thomas R , Ables AZ, Benyk H, Bungarz W. The relationship of pediatric obesity and non-pandemic influenza. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Jacque M, Mckenzie Jr. RR , Sharma TR. ‘Free Clinic’ rotation for third year medical students: A novel approach to improve clinical experience. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Johal K, Konnick D, Le I, Smith C , Meisha D, Hill B, Meacham S, Sutphin D. Personal hygiene in El Salvador: The Association of access to piped water and personal hygiene. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Kalinowski M , Bentley M, Knoblich P, Hart M. The investigation of Rubidum cellular uptake in renal, heart, and skeletal muscle tissues of Wistar Kyoto rats. Presented at: 9 th Annual Via Research Recognition Day; 2014 Feb; Blacksburg, VA. Kane LT , Costa BM. A potential key to unlock neurological injury treatment: GLUN1,2&3 subunit containing triheteromeric NMDA receptors. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Kane LT , Costa BM. Identification of novel allosteric modulator binding sites in NMDA receptors: a molecular modeling study. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Kasky R, Moyle M, Smith C, Green M , Meisha D, Hill B, Meacham S, Sutphin D. Bullying among school children in El Salvador: Associations between fighting behaviors, perceptions of school satisfaction, and quality of life. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA.

Kennedy K , Goessl C, Meisha D, Meacham S. Family history of cancer deaths in electronic medical records in coal production counties of southwest Virginia. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Kennedy K , Meacham S, Meisha D, Goessl C. Comparing risk factors for cancer in Virginia coal and non-cola production counties currently meeting Healthy People 2020 cancer objectives. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA.

“ Research is a collaboration and inquiry into the future among colleagues that is intrinsically rewarding and satisfying; plus making a difference in the world. ” - Dean Sutphin, PhD Vice Provost for International and Appalachian Outreach

pathology, diagnostic, and surgical procedure. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Li L, Richardson R, Grewal S , Wyeth RP. Piriformis Syndrome caused by anatomical variations of the sciatic nerve. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Logan C , Kirschner R, Simonds G. Depression severity in brain tumors – preliminary report. Presented at: 9 th Annual Via Research Recognition Day; 2014 Feb; Blacksburg, VA. Mabry MR . A case report: Ankle surgery for a patient in Honduras with Congenital clubbed feet. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Mace JD , Tachibana T, Wang G, Newmyer BA, Guilliams E, Gilbert ER, Cline MA. Substance P is associated with hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus activation that coincides with increased urotensin 2 MRNA in chicks. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA.

Kerwien L, Price A, Gentry N, Alexander E, Coots G , Sutphin D, Meacham S, Meisha D, Hill B. An evaluation of alcohol knowledge and consumption in Honduran children. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA. Khan A , Ahmad O. Treatment of visually significant retinal operculum with ocriplasmin. Presented at: 9 th Annual Via Research Recognition Day; 2014 Feb; Blacksburg, VA. Khan A , Ahmad O. Peripheral retinal ischemia as a cause of persistent macular edema in diabetic retinopathy. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Lakin J, Goley B , Gregg RK. Tumor growth and tumorigenicity in the simulated microgravity environment. Presented at: 10 th Annual Research Recognition Day; 2015 Feb 27; Blacksburg, VA. Lavender K , Meisha D, Meacham S, Hill B. Retrospective study of chronic lung diseases from medical record reviews in coal mining communities in southern Virginia. Poster presented at: 11th Annual Via Research Recognition Day. 2016 Feb 26; Blacksburg, VA.

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