Life Sciences
Virus-like Particle Enzyme Encapsulation
Joshua Wilkerson; Seung-Ook Yang; Parker J. Funk; Steven K. Stanley, Brigham Young University
Temporal Feeding in Howler Monkey (Alouatta Palliata)
Sydney Cahoon, University of Utah
Antifungal activity and the synergistic effects of lemongrass essential oil and Amphotericin B on Rhizopus oryzae Biofilms.
Karaleen Anderson; Li Szhen Teh; Mariel Hatch; Caeleb Harris; Hannah; Stephanie Pare, Utah Valley University
A new gigantic sea spider in the genus Colossendeis
Jordan Parker, Southern Utah University
Synthesis of Alkyl-Substituted trans-Alkenes by Palladium-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reaction
Mason Smith, Southern Utah University
Antifungal Activity of Endophytes isolated from Ephedra nevadensis
Li Szhen Teh; Preston Larsen; Ian Sudbury; McKay Christensen; Ranae Zauner, Utah Valley University
An Investigation of Epigenetic Contributions to the Development of Body-weight in a Nonhuman Primates
Erin Kinnally; Jefferson Hunter; John Capitanio; Erika Jones; Elizabeth Wood, Brigham Young University
Evolution of birdsong along a noise pollution gradient
Paola Garrison-Tovar; Jazmine James; Denton Shepherd, Southern Utah University
Does NeuroD Enhance Functional Beta cell mass?
Aaron Leifer; Jasmine Banner; Collin Christensen; Trevor Lloyd; Kenneth Call, Brigham Young University
Sequencing and Annotation of 12 Bacteriophage Genomes To Aid In Discovering a Treatment For Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Spencer Bagley, Brigham Young University
Evaluation of cultivatable rhizosphere-associated bacteria isolated from Manzanita (Arctostaphylos patula) in Southern Utah for plant growth promoters
Agueda Rodriguez; Michael Hope, Southern Utah University
Determining the Role of AKT Isoform Domains in Melanoma Metastasis
Yolancee Nguyen; Mark Silvis; David Kircher; Sean Strain, University of Utah
Antifungal activity clove oil has when combined with Amphotericin B against fungus known to cause Mucormycosis, Rhizopus oryzae.
Karaleen Anderson; Mariel Hatch; Caeleb Harris; Karina Bravo; Rawly Lyle; Tyson Hill, Utah Valley University
The Effect of Terpinen-4- ol on Blood Vessel Diameter in Frogs
Mark Albrecht; Brock Orme; Mary Jo Tufte, Southern Utah University
Oncogenic KRas drives invasion of epidermal cells into the zebrafish body
Nadja Redd; Gloria Slattum; Jody Rosenblatt; Franco Jin, University of Utah
The effects of Nr4a1 full-body knockout in mice
John Hancock; Benjamin Bickman; Kyle Kener; Kevin Garland; Claudia M Tellez Freitas; Scott Weber; Chad Hancock, Brigham Young University
Investigation of the synergistic effect of Origanum vulgare (Oregano) Oil and Amphotericin B to inhibit fungal biofilm in species known to causing Mucormycosis
Karaleen Anderson, Mariel Hatch, Caeleb Harris, Anastasiia Matkovska, Kendrick Kiggins, Levi Neely, Utah Valley University Mucormycosis is a life-threatening disease that occurs in immunocompromised individuals, such as burn, cancer and diabetic patients. Amphotericin B is the current line of treatment for the disease, however it is known to have many adverse side effects including cell toxicity. Due to the high mortality and morbidity associated with the disease even when treated with Amphotericin B, it is vital that new combination therapeutic techniques be investigated in order to more effectively treat the disease. Mucromycosis is most often caused by a filamentous, opportunistic fungi called Rhizopus oryzae. This species causes up to 80% of infections and is the most common species isolated from confirmed Mucormycosis sites. Origanum vulgare (oregano) oil has been shown to have broad anti-microbial properties in various studies. This study investigates the ability of oregano oil to lower the concentration of Amphotericin B needed to successfully inhibit R. oryzae biofilms. Various concentrations of oregano oil and Amphotericin B are tested to determine the optimal concentration ratio that maximizes biofilm inhibition. Synergistic activity of oregano oil and Amp B could be used to decrease the amount of Amphotericin B needed to treat Mucormycosis infections while still utilizing the antifungal properties of Oregano oil.
3D Printed Vascular Networks as Aids for the Seeding of Extracellular Matrices
Hal Jones, Brigham Young University
Harvesting Phragmites along the Shores of Utah Lake for a Low Cost, Renewable, Carbon-Neutral, Biofuel
Tyler Johnson, Utah Valley University
Mechanical Strain Induced Apoptosis in Retinal Ganglion Cells- Relevance for Disease
Grace Hoffmann; Monika Lakk, University of Utah
Do fish have personality? Repeatability of behavioral traits between sexes in the live-bearing fish Brachyrhaphis roseni
Teya Mathews; Andrea Monzon, Brigham Young University
The Space Between Us: Intraspecific Proximities of Alouatta palliata and Ateles geoffroyi
Ellison Goodrich, Salt Lake Community College
Paired SNP and CNV Events as Prognostic Indicators for Breast Cancer
Ashton Omdahl; Shun Sambongi; Megan Major; Emily LeBaron; Dallas Larsen; Daniel Lewis, Brigham Young University
Sterile FRESH Bioprinting
Hal Jones; Dan Schindler; Brynne Anderson; Mary Rosbach; Chandler Warr, Brigham Young University
The association of the serotonin transporter and oxytocin receptor genes on affiliative behaviors in rhesus macaques
Erin Kinnally; John Capitanio; Elizabeth Wood; Angus Bennion; Ryno Kruger; Christina Barr; Stephen Lindell; Stephen Suomi, Brigham Young University
Can exercise training limit endothelial dysfunction in aged mice by preserving vascular autophagy?
Aaron Wallace; Brad Hauck; Michelle White; Michele Hansen, University of Utah
Supercharging Reagents for Protein Improved Detection
Jacob Shaner, Brigham Young University
Measuring Oxygen Levels in Anoxic Environments Using a Microfluidic Device
Mariah Clayson; Maverik Shumway; Brian Anderson, Southern Utah University
The Influence of Germ Cell-Depleted Ovaries on Longevity
Kyleigh Tyler, Utah State University
The role of lexical cues in the acquisition of L2 allophonic variants
Joselyn Rodriguez, University of Utah
Design and construction of a multi-subunit Type IV CRISPR system expression plasmid
Riannon Smith; Melena Garrett, Utah State University
Multiple NGF Treatments and Regeneration in Peripheral Nerves
Kirk Harter; Spencer Drennan; Liza Jarman; Weon Kim; Gregory Boatwright, Brigham Young University
Mulitple NGF Treatments and Regeneration in Peripheral Nerves
Michael Lange; Don Rodriguez; Elijah Bingham, Brigham Young University
Measuring Regrowth and Animal Movement After a Fire Disturbance
Diana Villicana; Kaitlin Veylupek, Southern Utah University
The orphan G protein-coupled receptors GPR18 and GPR119 are expressed in hippocampal pyramidal cells.
Chloe Jensen; Thomas Jarman, Brigham Young University
Determining Kinetic Data for the APEH and ACY Pathway using GC-MS
David Coffman; Carson Cole, Weber State University
Ferritin associations with Immune Cell Profile and Inflammatory Markers in Cross-Country Athletes
Bess Bauer, Weber State University
BACTERIOCIN PRODUCTION BY BIO-PROTECTIVE LAB CULTURES THAT INHIBIT LACTOBACILLUS WASATCHENSIS
Sophie Overbeck, Weber State University
Examination of proteins bound to nascent DNA in mammalian cells using BrdU-ChIP-Slot-Western technique
Dominique Pablito, University of Utah
Effect of Organic Acids on Suppressing Growth of Lactobacillus wasatchensis
Ireland Green, Weber State University
Homologous neurons play similar roles in reproductive-behavior circuits
Jess Breda; William Kristan; Kathleen French, Westminster College
Following the Nucleation Pathway of Gyroid
Maile Marriott; Laura Lupi, University of Utah
The Effects of High Glucose on the Oxidant Status of the Red Blood Cell
Mariah Richins; Jefferson Last, Dixie State University
Comparing Behaviors of Western Lowland Gorillas in Indoor and Outdoor Zoo Enclosures
Charlotte Brickwood-Figgins, University of Utah
Transcriptomes show us the way: Opsin evolution in Mayflies (Ephemeroptera)
Jacob Delano, Utah Valley University
Changing Diets and Chiseling Away Dogmas Regarding Saltbush Specialization in Dipodomys microps
Sydney Stephens, University of Utah
Reconstitution of Supported Lipid Bilayers into Lipid Vesicles
Stephen Smith, Southern Utah University
Traditonal Genes May be Misleading: A Phylogenetic Analysis of Ameletopsidae (Ephemeroptera)
CaBri Montano, Utah Valley University
Molecular Phylogeny of Mayflies (Ephemeroptera)
Angel Guerra; Curtis Hoffmann, Utah Valley University