By Discipline: Biology - 2026 Student Research Conference

2026 Student Research Conference:
39th Annual Student Research Conference

By Discipline: Biology (2026)

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The following abstracts for discipline Biology have been submitted:

Allosteric inhibition of Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) in silico as a potential cancer therapeutic

Oral Presentation
(Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology)
Dagmawit Kebede
Dr. Andrew Kauffmann and Dr. Bill R. Miller (A.T. Still University), Faculty Mentors
(108--2, 8:45, MG 1098)
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Amyloid plaque size correlates with cellular changes in a genetic Alzheimer's disease model

Oral Presentation
(Biology)
Whitney A. Pavely* and Aiden Moriarty
Dr. Stephanie Maiden, Dr. Daniela Ostrowski (A.T. Still University), Dr. Tim Ostrowski (A.T. Still University), and Dr. Byunghee Han (A.T. Still University), Faculty Mentors
(307--4, 1:45, MG 1000)
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Austin vs the Crayfish: Assessing crayfish chemosensory behavior in arena and flume settings.

Oral Presentation
(Biology)
Austin Humbrecht
Dr. R. Drew Sieg, Faculty Mentor
(106--1, 8:30, MG 2001)
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Automated Fungal Growth Analysis Application - Early Access Release

Oral Presentation
(Biology, Computer Science)
Mohammed Ayan Mahmood
Dr. Hajeewaka C. Mendis and Dr. Kafi M. Rahman, Faculty Mentors
(209--4, 10:45, MG 2007)
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Computational Analysis of Factor V Leiden: APC and Protein S Interactions

Oral Presentation
(Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biology)
Audrey Brown
Dr. Bill R. Miller (A.T. Still University) and Dr. Andrew Kauffmann, Faculty Mentors
(108--3, 9:00, MG 1098)
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Computational analysis of the Factor V Leiden mutation and binding differences with Activated Protein C

Oral Presentation
(Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biology)
Willow C. Reese
Dr. Bill R. Miller (A.T. Still University) and Dr. R. Drew Sieg, Faculty Mentors
(106--3, 9:00, MG 2001)
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Computational discovery of a small molecule inhibitor of APOBEC3B as a potential treatment for a variety of cancers

Oral Presentation
(Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biology)
Alexandra M. Kliethermes
Dr. Bill R. Miller (A.T. Still University) and Dr. Stephanie Maiden, Faculty Mentors
(307--3, 1:30, MG 1000)
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Computational inhibition of Matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) as potential cancer therapeutics

Oral Presentation
(Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biology)
Haleluya T. Merga
Dr. Anne E. Moody, Faculty Mentor
(307--2, 1:15, MG 1000)
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Computational investigation of the Human γS-crystallin protein associated with cataracts formation

Oral Presentation
(Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology)
Kaiden Zaborowski
Dr. Andrew Kauffmann, Faculty Mentor
(208--4, 10:45, MG 1098)
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A computational study of the Factor V Leiden mutation and its effect on blood coagulation

Oral Presentation
(Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biology)
Isabelle M. Zagarri
Dr. Bill R. Miller (A.T. Still University) and Dr. Andrew Kauffmann, Faculty Mentors
(208--2, 10:15, MG 1098)
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CRLF3 Expression in Rat Brains

Poster Presentation
(Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Rachel N. Rushman
Dr. Daniela Ostrowski (A.T. Still University) and Dr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentors
(400--21, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Cyclophilin 1 mutations alter Drosophila larval crawling

Oral Presentation
(Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Aleece Walker* and Molly Cernich
Dr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentor
(207--5, 11:00, MG 1000)
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Developing novel inhibitors for Striatal-Enriched Tyrosine Phosphatase (STEP) using computational methods

Oral Presentation
(Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology)
Dagmawit Kebede
Dr. Brett A. Berke and Dr. Bill R. Miller (A.T. Still University), Faculty Mentors
(308--2, 1:15, MG 1098)
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Effects of C9ORF72 mutations in motoneurons of Drosophila larvae

Oral Presentation
(Biology)
Genevieve R. Hunter*, Ayden B. Cockrill, and Andrew J. Schroeder
Dr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentor
(207--1, 10:00, MG 1000)
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The Effects of Fem-1 Mutations on the Lifespan of the Fruit Fly Drosophila

Oral Presentation
(Biology)
Kaitlyn E. Donovan* and Tia Niduaza
Dr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentor
(207--3, 10:30, MG 1000)
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Effects of Human Activity on Bird Vigilance Behavior at Campus Feeders

Oral Presentation
(Biology)
Addison A. VandeWalle
Dr. Joanna Hubbard and Dr. R. Drew Sieg, Faculty Mentors
(106--2, 8:45, MG 2001)
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Evaluation of Mustard Plant Extracts to Reduce Spore Germination of Pathogenic Fungi, Fusarium oxysporum in Soybean Fields.

Oral Presentation
(Biology)
Laney P. Headrick* and Max E. McGowin
Dr. Hajee Mendis, Faculty Mentor
(308--3, 1:30, MG 1098)
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Exploring Truman State University’s Herbarium (NEMO) Through the Lens of Weed Science

Poster Presentation
(Biology)
Jenna C. Wood
Dr. Maria Beatriz de Souza Cortez, Faculty Mentor
(400--20, 2:30, Activities Room)
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Identification of Pathogenic Fusarium Species in Soybean

Oral Presentation
(Biology)
Max E. McGowin* and Laney P. Headrick
Dr. Hajee Mendis, Faculty Mentor
(308--4, 1:45, MG 1098)
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Identification of Pathogenic Fusarium Species in Soybeans

Poster Presentation
(Biology)
Hasset H. Kebede
Dr. Hajee Mendis, Faculty Mentor
(206--4, 10:45, MG 2001)
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Inhibition of the Amyloid-Beta Protein Aggregation with Polyphenol Drugs using Computational Chemistry

Oral Presentation
(Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology)
Gage J. Dudkowski
Dr. Andrew Kauffmann and Dr. Bill R. Miller (A.T. Still University), Faculty Mentors
(108--1, 8:30, MG 1098)
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Is Cyclophilin 1 the fly version of Cyclophilin D?

Oral Presentation
(Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)
Lainie M. Mueller*, Aleece Walker, and Molly Cernich
Dr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentor
(207--2, 10:15, MG 1000)
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LOX-1 Engagement by oxLDL Modulates Alveolar Macrophage Response During Pneumonia

Poster Presentation
(Biology)
Aubrey N. Watkins
Dr. Filiz Korkmaz (University of Iowa) and Dr. Joyce Patrick, Faculty Mentors
(400--22, 2:30, Activities Room)
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The Neurobiology of Sex Differences, Gender Identity, and Sexual Orientation

Oral Presentation
(Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone, Biology, Women's and Gender Studies)
Lainie M. Mueller
Dr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentor
(104--3, 9:00, SUB Georgian B)
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Novel Complement Protein 5 Inhibitors as Candidate Therapies for Sepsis

Oral Presentation
(Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Chemistry)
Rhicha Rupakheti
Dr. Tim Humphry and Dr. Bill R. Miller (A.T. Still University), Faculty Mentors
(307--5, 2:00, MG 1000)
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Proteomics Analysis of Rats' Hippocampus Tissue Following Repeated Mild Hypoxia

Oral Presentation
(Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology)
Adison P. Mosher* and Hannah E. Rodriguez
Dr. Daniela Ostrowski (A.T. Still University) and Dr. Stephen Hudman, Faculty Mentors
(106--4, 9:15, MG 2001)
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Testing Cyclophilin Dependent Lifespan Extension in Drosophila

Oral Presentation
(Biology)
Alicia M. Jorgensen* and Amelia L. Evans
Dr. Brett A. Berke, Faculty Mentor
(207--4, 10:45, MG 1000)
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Towards Precise Oncology

Oral Presentation
(Biology, Computer Science)
Ritika Lama
Prof. Nazmul Shahadat, Faculty Mentor
(109--, , MG 2007)
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Using Geospatial Software to Introduce Undergraduate Students to Spatial Distribution Maps

Oral Presentation
(Biology)
Jenna C. Wood
Dr. Maria Beatriz de Souza Cortez and Dr. R. Drew Sieg, Faculty Mentors
(206--3, 10:30, MG 2001)
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