VCOM 2017 Annual Report

inspired by innovation

Clinical Research VCOM Students James Bardwell, Class of 2017 Shawn Esperti, Class of 2018 Michael Mabry, Class of 2017 Gianni Ricci, Class of 2017 Evin Guilliams, Class of 2017 Katie Kennedy, Class of 2017

Project Title

Mentor Name Brian Dickens, DO

Environmental impact on testosterone changes in male medical students Iron grip strengthening device for rehabilitation, injury prevention and athletic improvement

Brian Dickens, DO

Mark Rogers, DO

Seth Lowe, Class of 2019 Zach Lahr, Class of 2019

Analysis of athlete concussion history to find genomic risk biomarkers Undetected Lyme disease in populations in Southwest Virginia, leading to delayed treatment and an increased incidence of chronic infection

Skip Garner, PhD

Daniel Reynolds, Class of 2017 Ian Richardson, Class of 2019

James Palmieri, PhD

Katie Kennedy, Class of 2017

PolyMA adjunct myeloma study

Rick Williams, MD

Educational Research VCOM Students

Project Title

Mentor Name John Anstrom, PhD

Tyler Adamson, Class of 2017

Thoracic outlet syndrome: Anatomical and clinical considerations A dissection of the male genitourinary system and related anatomical structures Introduction to neck anatomy: Dissection and plastination revealing superficial and deep structures Cardiac valvular and ventricular dissection: An additional tool for the osteopathic student

Frank Sarfo Boakye, Class of 2019

John Anstrom, PhD Krista Johansen, MD

Priscilla Pichardo, Class of 2019

John Anstrom, PhD

Brian Kluge, Class of 2019

Michael Breiner, MD

Jazmyne Hefflefinger, Class of 2019 Hip vascular supply: Prosection design and creation

Ashleigh Dunn, DO

Stephen Hribar, Class of 2019

The ins and outs of ACL surgery: Dissection of knee joint and graft structures

Ashleigh Dunn, DO Krista Johansen, MD John Anstrom, PhD

Elizabeth Klinger, Class of 2020

DO vs MD publication practices

Skip Garner, PhD

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