Department of Pediatrics - Strong Children's Research Center

• August Anderson, The College of William and Mary. "Anti-Cryptococcal Molecules alter Vacuolar and Endocytic Membranes." Mentor: Damian Krysan, MD, PhD.
• Asad Arastu, University of Rochester. "Identifying Human Homologues in Pneumocystis jiriveci to Regions of A12 Protein from Mouse Pneumocystis." Mentor: Francis Gigliotti, MD.
• Mohammad Bawany, St. John Fisher College. "Improving Measurement of Parents' Understanding of Research Permission." Mentor: Carl D'Angio, MD.
• Paul Carlson, University of Minnesota. "Analysis of the Role of Zfpm2 (Fog2) in Early Lung Maturation." Mentor: Kate Ackerman, MD.
• Alyssa Cohen, University of Rochester Medical School."Asthma Medication Adherence among Urban Teens: Barriers, Facilitators and Experiences with School-Based Care." Mentor: Jill Halterman, MD, MPH. Haggerty-Friedman Summer Scholar
• Margaret Connolly, Tufts University School of Medicine."Different Lineages of Erythropoiesis Arise from Human Embryonic Stem Cells." Mentor: James Palis, MD.
• Dawling Dionisio Santos, University of Puerto Rico. "Role of Autophagy Regulator BE-clin-1 in Endothelial Cell Inflammation." Mentor: Arshad Rahman, PhD.
• Christine Kang, University of Maryland. "Assessment of Respiratory Function in Preterm Infants Using Tidal Breathing Analysis." Mentor: Clement Ren, MD.
• Alana Koehler, Ithaca College. "COD OIL: Challenges Obtaining Dietary Omega-3 Intake Levels. Comparison of Intake in Children with Typical Development and Autism." Mentor: Susan Hyman, MD.
• Ryan Larochelle, Bowdoin College. "Regulation of Anion Exchanger Expression and Distribution in the Renal Cortical Collecting Duct during Acidosis." Mentor: George Schwartz, MD.
• Elizabeth Ojukwu, University of Massachusetts Medical School. "Facilitators and Barriers to Becoming Patient Centered Medical Homes Within Community Health Centers in New York State." Mentor: Leesha Hoilette, MD, MS.
• John J. Petosa, Jr., St. Lawrence University. " Pediatric Intensive Care Courses Post-Adenotonsillectomy: An Algorithm for Efficient Referral." Mentor: Heidi Connolly, MD.
• David Quinzi, Cornell University. "Parks, Recreation Centers and Areas for Play: Effect on Weight Status for Children and Adolescents in Monroe County." Mentor: Stephen Cook, MD, MPH.
• Rebecca Sharma, Cornell University. "Assessing a Developmental Screening Program in Primary Care." Mentor: Heather Paradis, MD, MPH.
• Henry Su, Williams College. "The Effects of Preoperative Imaging on Surgical Outcomes for Pediatric Appendicitis Patients." Mentor: Yi-Horng Lee, MD.
• Xinxin Zhang, Wake Forest University. "Health Models for Foster Care: Benefits and Challenges: A Descriptive Paper on Health Care Models for Children in Foster Care." Mentor: Sandra Jee, MD, MPH.

 

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