| Welcome | Dr. Sydney Murphy
Dean, School of Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences |
| Remarks | - Dr. Erin Taylor, Alumni Board President-Elect
- Dr. Scott Rodgers, Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
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| Recognition of Graduates – Master's in Clinical Investigation | Presenter: Dr. Audra Schaefer, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs Graduates: Dr. Pradeep Bathina– MS in Clinical Investigation – Clinical Trials track - Capstone project: Prevelance of select micronutrient deficiencies at UMMC.
Dr. James Littlejohn– MS in Clinical Investigation – Translational Human Research Track - Capstone project: Circulating cell free DNA after trauma: Who is the driver
Dr. Gail Ohaegbulam – MS in Clinical Investigation – Maternal Fetal Medicine Trac
- Thesis: The Impact of COVID-19 in Pregnant Women in Mississippi
Dr. Kimberly Sullivan – MS in Clinical Investigation – Maternal Fetal Medicine Trac
- Thesis: Preeclamptic or History-of-COVID-19 CD4+ T Cells Contribute to Hypertension, Neurovascular Dysfunction Postpartum and in Offspring
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| Recognition of Graduates – Doctorate Programs | Presenter: Dr. Audra Schaefer, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs Graduates: - Oheneba Boadum – Doctorate in Clinical Anatomy
- Mentor: Dr. Andrew Notebaert
- Dissertation: Empowerment in Preclinical Medical Education: The Role of Self-directed Learning, Mental Well-being, and Academic Performance
- Publications:
- First authored publications: 2
- Co-authored publications: 4
- Abstracts accepted: 3
- Current Position: Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS
- Margaret Calcote– Doctorate in Nursing
- Mentor: Dr. Mary Stewart
- Dissertation: The Moderating Effect of Spirituality and Religiosityon the Relationship Between Depressive Symptoms and Glycemic Control in African American with Diabetes in the Jackson Heart Study
- Current Position:Director, Instruction School of Nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS
- Nathan Campbell – Doctorate in Experimental Therapeutics & Pharmacology
- Mentor: Dr. Babbette LaMarca
- Dissertation: The Role of AT1-AA in Causing Adult Hypertension in Offspring Born with Fetal Growth Restriction.
- Publications:
- First authored publications: 1
- Co-authored publications: 12
- Abstracts accepted: 21
- Current Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS
- Mary Carr– Doctorate in Microbiology & Immunology
- Mentor: Dr. Mary Marquart
- Dissertation: Streptococcus pneumoniae Zinc Metalloprotease IgA1 Protease: Substrate Cleavage In Vitro and Role in the Mouse Model of Keratitis.
- Publications:
- First authored publications: 2
- Co-authored publications: 4
- Abstracts accepted: 11
- Current Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Joanna Goldberg Emory University in Atlanta, GA
- Marli Crabtree – Doctorate in Clinical Anatomy
- Mentor: Dr. Andrew Notebaert
- Dissertation: Impostor Syndrome in Basic Sciences PhD Students, Post-doctoral Fellows, and Academic Faculty: Prevalence and Related Factors.
- Publications
- First authored publications: 1
- Abstracts accepted: 1
- Current Position: Assistant Professor at Duquesne Univerisity in Pittsburg, PA
- Ubong Ekperikpe – Doctorate in Experimental Therapeutics & Pharmacology
- Mentor: Dr. Jan Williams
- Dissertation: The Impact of Insulin Resistance and Inflammation During Renal Injury Associated wit Prepubertal Obesity.
- Publications
- First authored publications: 4
- Co-authored publications: 6
- Abstracts accepted: 11
- Current Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, NY
- Xing Fang – Doctorate in Experimental Therapeutics & Pharmacology
- Mentor: Dr. Jan Williams
- Dissertation: Effects of Beta-amyloid on Cerebral Hypoperfusion in Alzheimer's Disease.
- Publications:
- First authored publications: 5
- Co-authored publications: 14
- Abstracts accepted: 13
- Current Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS
- Kristianna Felch – Doctorate in Microbiology and Immunology
- Mentor: Dr. Melanie Wilson
- Dissertation: Insights ito Toll-like Receptor (TLR) Signaling in Channel Catfish, Ictalurus punctatus
- Publications
- First authored publications: 1
- Co-authored publications: 3
- Abstracts accepted: 9
- Current Position: Postdoctoral Researcher at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, MD
- Sarah Fitzgerald – Doctorate in Experimental Therapeutics & Pharmacology
- Mentor: Dr. Babbette LaMarca
- Dissertation: The Role of Th17 Cells Versus IL-17 Signaling in the Pathophysiology of Preeclampsia.
- Melissa Klamm – Doctorate in Nursing
- Mentor: Dr. Mary Stewart
- Dissertation: Efficacy of Motivational Interviewing on Adolescent Physical Activity and Sendentary Behavior Patterns.
- Publications
- First authored publications: 1
- Co-authored publications: 3
- Abstracts accepted: 6
- Current Position: Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS
- Ashley Griffin – Doctorate in Neuroscience
- Mentor: Dr. Kedra Wallace
- Dissertation: Acute Kidney Injury during Pregnancy: Evaluating its effects on the brain and the relationship with Indoxyl sulfate.
- Publications:
- First authored publications: 3
- Co-authored publications: 6
- Abstracts accepted: 15
- Current Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate at Washington University in St. Louis, MS
- Aubri Hickman – Doctorate in Nursing
- Mentor: Dr. Mary Stewart
- Dissertation: Relationship Between Vitamin D and Chronic Pain in People with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- Publications:
- First authored publications: 1
- Co-authored publications: 1
- Abstracts accepted: 9
- Book Chapters: 1
- Current Position: Director of the Ryan White Program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS
- Bridget Konadu– Doctorate in Cell & Molecular Biology
- Mentor: Dr. Yann Gibert
- Dissertation: Physiological and Metabolic Consequence of Fetal Hyperglycemia using the Zebrafish Model.
- Publications:
- First authored publications: 3
- Co-authored publications: 1
- Abstracts accepted: 6
- Current Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS
- Dr. Katheryn Lett – Doctorate in Cell & Molecular Biology (MD-PhD)
- Mentor: Dr. Michael Hebert
- Dissertation: The Role of Coilin in MiRNA Biogenesis
- Publications:
- First authored publications: 3
- Co-authored publications: 6
- Abstracts accepted: 1
- Current Position: House Officer (Pediatrics) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center
- Kayla Pavlick – Doctorate in Clinical Anatomy
- Mentor: Dr. Andrew Notebaert
- Dissertation: I'm Not Crazy, My Reality Is Just Different Than Yours: Difference in Perceptions of Learning Objectives Between Medical Educators and Students.
- Publications:
- First authored publications: 1
- Abstracts accepted: 3
- Columns: 5
- Current Position: Assistant Professor at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL
- Anna Scasny – Doctorate in Microbiology & Immunology
- Mentor: Dr. Jorge Vidal
- Dissertation: The Pathogenic Consequences of Hydrogen Peroxide Producted by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
- Publications:
- First authored publications: 1
- Co-authored publications: 6
- Abstracts accepted: 13
- Current Position: Epidemiologist II/Surveilance Coordinator at the Mississippie State Department of Health in Jackson, MS
- Allie Smith – Doctorate in Neurscience
- Mentor: Dr. Bernadette Grayson
- Dissertation: The Intersection of Juvenile Traumatic Brain Injury and Overall Health.
- Publications:
- First authored publications: 4
- Co-authored publications: 2
- Abstracts accepted: 15
- Book Chapters: 1
- Current Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, AL
- Jake Valeri – Doctorate in Neuroscience
- Mentor: Dr. Harry Pantazopoulos
- Dissertation: Molecular neurobiology of Substance Use Disorders: Involvement of the Extracellular Matrix.
- Publications:
- First authored publications: 3
- Co-authored publications: 7
- Abstracts accepted: 8
- Current Position: Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA
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| Presentation of Awards | Presenter: Dr. Hanna Broome, Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Recruitment Award Selection Committee: - Dr. Brian Akerley, Microbiology and Immunology
- Dr. Timothy Dasinger, Clinical Anatomy
- Dr. Angela Duck, Nursing
- Dr. Kevin Freeman, Biomedical Sciences: Neurobehavioral Sciences
- Dr. Eric George, Physiology and Biophysics
- Dr. Michael Hebert, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Dr. Candace Howard-Claudio, Biomedical Imaging Track
- Dr. Audra Schaefer, Clinical Anatomy
- Dr. Susana Salazar Marocho, Biomedical Sciences – PhD
- Dr. Joshua Speed, MD-PhD
- Dr. Eric Vallendar, Neuroscience
- Dr. Jan Williams, Experimental Therapeutics and Pharmacology
Recipients: - Xing Fang – Robert A. Mahaffey Jr. Memorial Award for Research Potential in Cell & Molecular Biology
- This award is given to recognize, encourage and promote superior scientific research capability of young investigators.
- Xi Wang – 2024 Excellence in Pharmacology Award
- This award is presented to a Medical Pharmacology PhD candidate who has demonstrated academic and research excellence, outstanding professionalism, and service to the UMMC community.
- Ashley Griffin – 2024 Regions Outstanding Graduate Research Award
- This award is in recognition of outstanding research accomplishments by a graduate student.
- Olufunto Badmus, PhD – 2024 Postdoctoral Fellow Award
- This award is in recognition of an outstanding postdoctoral fellow.
- Nathan Campbell – 2024 Regions Randall Graduate Research Award
- This award is in recognition of outstanding research accomplishments by a graduate student.
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| Closing Remarks and Thanks | - LoRose Moore, Regions Bank
- Dr. Sheila Henderson, Major Gifts Officer, Institutional Advancement
- Dr. LouAnn Woodward, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs, Dean School of Medicine
- Dr. Scott Rodgers, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
- Dr. Natalie Gaughf, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
- Dr. Lee Bidwell, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research
- Office of Alumni Engagement
- YOU, our Graduates, and Awardees
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