VCOM 2023 Annual Report

20 YEARS OF SERVING THE MISSION

Gaither A*, Malla G*, Mann L*, Sahhar H . Preliminary Investigation of Intravitreal anti-VEGF Injection of Bevacizumab for the Treatment of ROP. Presented at ACOP 2022 Spring Conference. Miramar Beach, FL: May 19-22, 2022. Gregory W*, Sanders L*, Houston S*, Rishmawi SE , Redden D , Sahhar HS . The Incidence of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Bronchiolitis and Concomitant Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Young Infants. (2022). 2022 AOA Research Abstracts and Poster Competition. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine , 122 (12), A1-A138. Hassan D*, Shams SG, Taha H, Abd Elmageed ZY . Novel Combination of Protein SUMOylation Inhibitor and Enzalutamide Inhibits the Aggressive Phenotypes of Prostate Cancer Cells. (2022). 2022 AOA Research Abstracts and Poster Competition. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine , 122 (12), A1-A138. Kabo A*, Hand E*, Sahhar H . Pediatric and Neonatal Boot Camp: A Preparatory Course for Pediatric Clinical Rotations. Presented at AACOM Educating Leaders 2022. Denver, CO: April 27-29, 2022. Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion in an Infant. Presented at ACOP 2022 Spring Conference. Miramar Beach, FL: May 19-22, 2022. Kellogg C*, Stallard M*, Brown S , Baumgarner K , Morrison HA*, Allen IC. Role of Noncanonical NF kB Signaling in the Development of Intestinal Cell Subpopulations. (2022). 2022 AOA Research Abstracts and Poster Competition. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine , 122 (12), A1 A138. Kouhestani K*, Swaak A*, Luna A*, Bengson C*, Mann B*, Millard JA . Geometric Morphometric Analysis of Clival Anatomy with Application in Approaches to the Posterior Cranial Fossa. Poster presented at the Annual Assembly of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Austin, TX. September 16, 2022. Kabo A*, Sahhar H . Human Metapneumovirus Induced

Kula J*, David D*, Hrubec TC . Do Cytokine Profiles in Maternal Mouse Macrophages and Placental Tissue Influence the Formation of Neural Tube Defects in QAC Exposed Mice? Presented at Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention Annual Meeting. Vancouver, BC: June 25-29, 2022. Liberi B*, McCann T . Investigating Differences in COVID-19 Outcomes in Southwest Virginia. (2022). 2022 AOA Research Abstracts and Poster Competition. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine , 122 (12), A1-A138. Louviere V*, Gavin N*, Dunn L*, Sahhar H . Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Boot Camp: A Preparatory Course for Intern Year. Presented at AACOM Educating Leaders 2022. Denver, CO: April 27-29, 2022. Millard J. Anatomy of Chiari: Evolving Research Targets. Chiari 2022: A Virtual Open House Highlighting Advances in Chiari Research. Hosted by: Conquer Chiari Research Center. October 15, 2022. Perera I*, Moriarty S*, Simmons Z*, Mahoney M*, Zahed M*, Botkin C*, Millard JA . Novel Geometric Morphometric Analysis for Application in Evaluating Chiari I Malformations. Poster presented at the American College of Neurological Surgery Annual Scientific Meeting, Los Angeles, CA. Price K*, Hrubec TC . Changes in disinfection practices in medical settings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented at Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention Annual Meeting. Vancouver, BC: June 25-29, 2022. Rainey HN*, Weir SJ , McCann T . Investigating SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Hesitancy among Various Demographic Groups Employed at Long-Term Care Facilities in Southwest Virginia. (2022). 2022 AOA Research Abstracts and Poster Competition. Journal of Osteopathic Medicine , 122 (12), A1-A138.

I came to VCOM because I was happy to get a chance to teach

anatomy to students who were motivated and eager to learn. It was also exciting to see both the building and curriculum come together at the same time. I am passionate about embryology and conducting embryology research. It is the students working in my research lab that gives me the most satisfaction as I see them learn how to do research. Terry Hrubec, DVM, PhD PROFESSOR FOR ANATOMICAL SCIENCES VCOM-Virginia Faculty Since 2002

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