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The goal of this study was to examine objective and subjective definitions of trauma exposure and their utility in predicting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms. Preliminary findings suggest that, while objective definitions of trauma exp ... osure (e.g., DSM-5 Criterion A events) are at times significantly associated with PTSD symptoms, a strong correlation also exists between subjective definitions of trauma and PTSD symptom severity. Read more

The goal of my capstone project was to inform, educate, and promote a tribal art form called Warli painting to the western audience. Warli Art Foundation is an NGO that works for the Warli community from a small village in India that practices this a ... rt form and actively promotes it through it's various workshops, products, social media presence, and merchandise. Read more

My ePortfolio contains a summary of the work I have accomplished while interning with Dr. Leslie Hulvershorn through the LHSI program. During this program I worked alongside respected professionals to analyze adolescent substance use disorders and th ... eir predictors. Read more

The scientific community knows that AD (Alzheimer's Disease) is multifactorial and can be attributed to a combination of genetic and environmental factors, including epigenetic changes in the central nervous system (CNS). Ultimately, the goal is to h ... ave biomarkers and therapeutic targets for Alzheimer's, including epigenetic changes. Read more

The objective is to test whether MDMX knock out in Ovarian cancer alters radiation-induced cell killing and investigate how simultaneous inhibition of Warburg metabolism and NF Kappa B pathways increases radiation-induced cell killing after single an ... d split doses of irradiation. Read more

For this project, the degenerative effects of the glaucomatous E50K mutation in the Optineurin gene were characterized. The results were quantified and were compared to cells treated with a compound that improved neuronal length.

I synthesize polymeric nanoparticles that encapsulate the oncolytic and hydrophobic drug Paclitaxel, which can be delivered past the blood brain barrier via nanocarrier and shows promise in treating the brain cancer glioblastoma. We are currently usi ... ng MTT and methylene blue assays to test the nanoparticles in cell culture and determine cell viability, and we are planning on attaching the CD133 aptamer to the nanoparticles for targeted drug deliver. Read more

The goal of this project was to test the cytotoxicity of anti-cancer drugs when used in combination with hyperthermia. One compound I tested showed signs of high cytotoxicity to cancer cells which we could then start testing the drug on in vivo mice ... models. Read more

Working on Software improvements for a peer-led Augmented Reality app using Unity Software, Ultimaker program.

The goal of this project was to identify students' perceptions on the barriers and benefits of an online cross-cultural learning environment. Students from IU and Moi University in Kenya worked together for two years to complete this project.