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Undergraduate Research @ SFSC

August 28, 2023

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UGR Agenda August 28, 2023
Guest speakers:
BSC 1402C Intro to Biotechnology students Angelita Equite-Zarate, Jean F. Fleurimond, Daniella Grace P. Jeanjaquet, Wendy Jiang, Colten Meier, Makayla Mendez, Irfan M. Sharif (Florida Scrub Species Identification through DNA Barcoding) with mentors Professors Dr. Daniel Sanches, Dr. Mintoo Patel, Dr. Joe Velenovsky, and Dr. James Hawker

Instructor Jake Fitzgerald (SFSC Honors Program and Its Importance of UGR for Honors Students)

Florida Scrub Species Identification through DNA Barcoding
BSC1420C Intro to Biotechnology summer course - a. Angelita Equite-Zarate, Jean F. Fleurimond, Daniella Grace P. Jeanjaquet, Wendy Jiang, Colten Meier, Makayla Mendez, & Irfan M. Sharif; mentors Dr. Daniel Sanches, Dr. Mintoo Patel, Dr. Joe Velenovsky, & Dr. James Hawker

September 25, 2023

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UGR Agenda September 25, 2023
Guest speakers:
Students Mikylla Torralba and Ean Cheng (Role of the Orla Microbiome in Gingivitis) with mentor Dr. Mintoo Patel

Role of the Oral Microbiome in Gingivitis
Students Mikylla Torralba & Ean Cheng; mentor Dr. Mintoo Patel

October 23, 2023

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UGR Agenda October 23, 2023
Guest Speakers:
Students Jesus Hernandez (Role of Orla Microbiome in Cardiovascular Disease) with mentor Dr. Mintoo Patel

Professors Karla Respress, Dr. Mintoo Patel, museum curator Anthony Record, and instructor Garrett Lee (BioArt)

Professor Karla Respress (Humanities Summer Research Opportunity @ Johns Hopkins University)

Humanities Summer Research Opportunity @ John Hopkins University
Karla Respress, SFSC Professor, Art

November 27, 2023

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UGR Agenda November 27, 2023
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Iain Duffy, Assoc. Professor of Biology @ Saint Leo University (Sea Phages - A Cure for All)

Instructor Jake Fitzgerald (How to Write a Conference Abstract)

January 29, 2024

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UGR Agenda January 29, 2024
Guest Speaker:
Student Liliana Plata (Early Studies on the Effectiveness of Industrial Hemp as a Phytoremediator of Polluted Waters) with mentor Dr. Kate Calvin

February 26, 2024

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UGR Agenda February 26, 2024
Guest Speakers:
Student Jarrod Wheelus (The COVID Connection to Ischemic Strokes) with mentor Dr. Mintoo Patel

Darya Farsinejad & Emely Benjamin, UGR Office @ UCF (Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Transfer Students at the University of Central Florida)

Alicia Batailles, Senior Associate Director, Center for UGR & Academic Engagement @ FSU (Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Transfer Students at Florida State University

The COVID Connection to Ischemic Strokes Poster
ABSTRACT: Ischemic strokes are the most common type of stroke worldwide, and a notable correlation between a COVID-19 diagnosis and the prevalence of ischemic strokes has been observed recently. It's been found that as COVID-19 spreads throughout the body, it may lead to infection of the artery wall tissue, giving rise to increased concentrations of atherosclerotic plaques, severely increasing the risk of a blockage in the arterial system. Awareness of this connection can help further treat and prevent potential stroke victims in advance and inform medical professionals in their future conduct when interacting with COVID patients. We analyzed the oral microbiome from four healthy individuals and while our initial sample is small, other studies have further corroborated these findings. In a follow-up literature review, we analyzed the results of previous studies while synthesizing them with our data to interrogate a connection between COVID-19 and ischemic strokes. The results show that COVID-19 is a notable independent risk factor for ischemic strokes. We believe that those diagnosed with COVID-19, especially those with other risk factors or co-morbidities that may leave them susceptible to ischemic strokes, take preventative measures and monitoring to ensure they remain in good health.
The COVID Connection to Ischemic Strokes PPT

March 25, 2024

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UGR Agenda March 25, 2024
Guest Speakers:
Students Isabela Potter, Nicole McGrath, & Agueda Mijares (Does Activin Receptor-Like Kinase 1 Serve as the Connection between Vasculature and Degenerative Nerve Diseases?) with mentor Dr. James Hawker

Student Melissa Garner (A Demonstration in the Art of Wheel Throwing) with mentor Professor Karla Respress

Dr. Melodie Eichbauer, Interim Dir., Office of Scholarly Innovation and Student Research @ FGCU (Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Transfer Students at Florida Gulf Coast University)

Lauren Melanson, MS, Asst. Dir. & Program Manager, LEARN Program in the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) @ FAU (Undergraduate Research Opportunities for Transfer Students at Florida Atlantic University)

Does Activin Receptor-Like Kinase 1 Serve as the Connection between Vasculature and Degenerative Nerve Diseases? PPT

April 22, 2024 Symposium

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The Covid-19 Connection to Ischemic Strokes
Jarrod Wheelus
Mentor Dr. Mintoo Patel
Does Activin Receptor-Like Kinase 1 Serve as the Connection between Vasculature and Degenerative Nerve Disease?
Isabela Potter, Nicole McGrath, Agueda Mijares
Mentor: Dr. James Hawker
An Economic Analysis of the Mango Horticulture Industry: Evaluating Factors Influencing Global Agriculture
Ean Cheng
Mentor: Dr. Peggy Sueppel
Engineering 3D Printed Tool for Relieving Body Tension
Mikylla Torralba, Wendy Jiang, Ean Cheng
Mentors: Dr. Mintoo Patel, Garrett Lee
Exploring the Impact of Pre-Existing Conditions on Maternal Mortality
Adrienne Perez, Ivan Chavez
Mentor: Dr. Mintoo Patel
The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Oral Health: Implications for Comprehensive Care
Jenale Miley, Alfonso Cruz
Mentor: Dr. Mintoo Patel
Microbial Masterpieces: The Symphony of Science and Creativity
Mikylla Torralba, Wendy Jiang, Jesus Hernandez
Mentors: Dr. Mintoo Patel, Anthony Record, Karla Respress, Garrett Lee, Andy Polk
The Oral Microbiome and Its Adverse Relationship with Obesity and Metabolic Rates
Sammi Rather
Mentor: Dr. Mintoo Patel
Preserving Florida's Unique Biodiversity through DNA Barcoding
Rebecca Kesling
Mentor: Dr. Mintoo Patel
Who Laid That Egg?: An Undergraduate DNA Barcoding Experience OR Florida Scrub Species Identification through DNA Barcoding
Jean F. Fleurimond, Daniella Grace P. Jeanjaquet, Wendy Jiang, Irfan M. Sharif
Mentors: Dr. Daniel Sanches, Dr. Joe Velenovsky, Dr. Mintoo Patel, Dr. James Hawker