During the last two weeks of the SURF program, students present their research findings to colleagues, mentors, friends, and family. Presentations from each year are provided below.
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| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Erica Acox |
Lauren Aleksunes |
Efflux Transporter Genetics and Heavy Metal Toxicity in Mice |
| Armando Ríos Padín |
Jeffrey Laskin |
Impacts of Cadmium on Placental BH4 Cofactors |
| Nacala Gadsden |
Phoebe Stapleton |
Impairment of Placental Efficiency in Rats Exposed to Micro- and Nanoplastics Throughout Pregnancy |
| Caylee Brown |
Morgan James |
Exploring the Role of Microglia Cells in Dysregulated Orexin System Function in Rats Exposed to Bisphenol-A During the Peripubertal Period |
| Angel Beebe |
Brian Buckley |
Tracking Environmental Toxins from the 2023 Canadian WildFire with Silicone Wristbands |
| Joseph Xie |
Luigi Brunetti |
Perfluoroalkylated Substances’ Effect on Hepatocyte Pathology and Pharmacokinetically Relevant Drug Enzymes and Transporters |
| Astha Adroja |
Shuo Xiao |
Investigating the Ovary Specificity of Proprotein Convertases to Evaluate for their Non-hormonal Contraceptive Candidacy |
| Tom Cai |
Renping Zhou |
Testing AAV Vector Based Gene Therapy for Fragile X Syndrome In Vitro |
| Brian Chan |
Steven An |
Inhibition of Volume-Regulated Anion Channel Suppresses Migration of Colorectal Cancer Cells |
| Brendan Connor |
Tamara Minko |
Inhibition of Programmed Death Ligand 1 (PD-L1) in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Cells by Liposomal Hesperidin |
| Nhan Huynh |
Suzie Chen |
Involvement of DNA Damage and Oxidative Stress in Differential Sensitivities to Glutamatergic Signaling Inhibitor |
| Shuchi Merai |
Morgan James |
Suvorexant, a Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonist, Normalizes Sleep Disruptions During Cocaine Abstinence and Facilitates Extinction of Cocaine Seeking |
| Adrita Dasgupta |
Daniel Pilch |
Identification of Compounds that Inhibit the Binding of the FtsZ-Targeting Antibacterial Agent TXA6101 to Serum Albumin |
| Kelly Nugent |
Ioannis Androulakis |
Mechanism-Based Irreversible Pharmacodynamic Models |
| Mokshitkumar Patel |
Lauren Aleksunes |
Concentration-Dependent Uptake of the Microcystin-RR Toxin in Human Placental Cell Lines |
| Pratyush Venkatesh |
Phoebe Stapleton |
Proportional Impact of Inhibitors on Vascular Reactivity – Unraveling the Effects of Titanium Dioxide on Endothelium-Dependent Relaxation |
| Kyle Yuncza |
Debra Laskin |
Deletion of Acyl-Coenzyme A Acyltransferase in Myeloid Cells Enhances Oxidative Stress And Dyslipidemia in the Lung Following Ozone Inhalation |
| Andrew Jelinsky |
Andrew Gow |
Synergistic Effects of World Trade Center Dust and Chronic Intermittent Hypoxia on Pulmonary Surfactant |
| Sadaf Gharibi |
Bozena Michniak Kohn |
Development and Characterization of Caffeine Loaded Nanoparticles in Treatment of Gynoid Lipodystrophy |
| Stephanie Mera |
Grace Guo |
Investigating the Effects of the Nuclear Receptor PXR-KI in the Regulation of Bile Acid Homeostasis, Hepatic Functions, and the Development of MASH in Mouse Models |
| Maria Ruszkiewicz |
Nanjoo Suh |
Histone Deacetylase Inhibitors Reprogram Triple Negative Breast Cancer to be Less Aggressive by Targeting Cell Proliferation, Metastasis, and Cancer Stemness |
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| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Zachary Kobs |
Troy Roepke |
The Impact of Maternal Diet on Flame Retardant Related Gene Expression in Neonatal Mice |
| Ruth Meletz |
Lauren Aleksunes |
Effect of Perfluorinated “Forever” Chemicals on the Expression of Intestinal Xenobiotic Transporters |
| Daniela Bermeo Grajales |
Cathleen Doherty |
Heavy Metal Detection and Quantification on Blow Fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Larvae and Potential Forensic Entomotoxicology Applications |
| Faythe Cooper |
Lauren Aleksunes |
Cytokine Expression and Toxic Heavy Metals in Human Placentas |
| Michaela Greenlee |
Zorimar Rivera-Nunez |
Neighborhood Stress and Prenatal Anxiety and Depression |
| Kaitlyn Fang |
Dina Fonseca |
Test of an Exomic Capture Assay To Identify and Sequence Insecticide Resistance Genes in Non-Model Mosquitoes |
| Sung Lee |
Andrew Gow |
Acat-1 Inhibition Limits iNOS in an In Vitro Model of Macrophage Activation |
| Faranguisse Sadrieh |
Phil Demokritou |
Mechanisms of Micronanoplastic Uptake and Translocation in the Small Intestinal Epithelium by Pathway Inhibition Using a Triculture Model |
| Alden Ordaniel |
Tamara Minko |
Liposomes with Silica Coated Shell for Protective Targeted Delivery of mRNA Vaccines |
| Perel Rose |
Andrew Gow |
Nitrated Fatty Acid Inhibition of Bleomycin-Mediated Pulmonary Fibrosis |
| Benjamin Gelfand-Titiyevskiy |
Debra Laskin |
PGC-1β Regulates Inflammatory Macrophage Recruitment after Ozone Inhalation in Mice |
| Betia Zeng |
Laumbach |
Use of Low-Cost Air Monitors to Measure Particulate Matter 2.5 Pollution in a NJ Community |
| Kyo Chang Lee |
Nanjoo Suh |
Endocrine Disruptor Bisphenol A Increases Cell Migration via an Estrogen Receptor Independent Pathway in Triple Negative Breast Cancer |
| Olympia Su |
Laurie Joseph |
Pulmonary Exposure to Nitrogen Mustard Induced Damage to Small Intestines in Rats |
| Karim Abdelhalim |
Longqin Hu |
Synthesis and Evaluation of Small Molecule Inhibitors of the PD-1/PD-L1 Protein-Protein Interaction |
| Chacko Jacob |
Steven Zheng |
Insulin Transcription Factor PDX1 Promotes Liver Tumorigenesis |
| Joshua Baw |
Phil Demokritou |
Assessing DNA Damage from Ingested Micronanoplastics |
| Melissa Kudlak |
Debra Laskin |
Nitrogen Mustard Exposure Upregulates PCNA Expression in Mouse Precision Cut Lung Slices |
| Mohammed Khedr |
Tony Kong |
Investigating Cyproheptadine as an NRF2 Activator in Human Liver Cancer Cells |
| Nivedita Krishnakumar |
Morgan James |
Orexin 1 Receptor Antagonist SB-334876 Impairs Sustained Attention but Only at High, Non-Clinically Relevant Doses |
| Rachel Sun |
Debra Laskin |
Farnesoid X Receptor: A Novel Therapeutic Target for Nitrogen Mustard-Induced Pulmonary Injury |
| Shine Wang |
Lauren Aleksunes |
Macrophage Heterogeneity and Cadmium Exposure in Human Placentas |
| Sophie Gao |
Grace Guo |
Determining the Tissue-Specific Role of FXR in Inflammation Using Diet-Induced NASH Mouse Models |
| Mohamad Nasar Eddin |
Suzie Chen |
Protein Marker Changes as a Result of Glutamatergic Signaling and Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in Melanoma-Prone Transgenic Mice |
| Daniel Luo |
Renping Zhou |
Determining if a Novel CRISPR Enzyme Can Efficiently Induce Deletions of Hexanucleotide G4C2 Repeat Mutations in the ALS Gene C9ORF 72 In Vitro |
| Justin Lee |
Steven An |
Modeling and Modulating the Functional Desensitization of β2AR in Real-Time |
| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Hannah Robinson |
Shuo Xiao |
Proprotein Convertase and its Associated Remodeling of Extracellular Matrix are Potential Targets for the
Discovery of a Non-Hormonal Contraceptive |
| Jarett Reyes George |
Phoebe Stapleton |
Nano-TiO2 Translocation and Deposition After Maternal Inhalation Exposure |
| Sarah Elkamhawy |
Lauren Aleksunes |
Mycotoxins Reduce Placental Cell Migration |
| Dana Philip |
Zorimar Rivera-Núñez |
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Exposure during Pregnancy |
| Midori Flores |
Lauren Aleksunes |
Inhibition of the BCRP Transporter by Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid: Potential Mechanism for Hyperuricemia |
| Dennis A. Aldea |
Michael P. Verzi |
Assessing Transcriptional Isoform Switching Between Intestinal Crypts and Villi |
| Anisha Bhattacharya |
Grace Guo |
Characterization of Individual Bile Acid Signaling in Novel In Vivo Low Bile Acid Model |
| Rawda Elsayed |
Luigi Brunetti |
Investigating the Association Between Psychiatric History and COVID-19 Mortality in a Hospitalized Patient Cohort |
| Marta Galagoza |
Mary Wagner |
Bones For Change |
| Taina Moore |
Andrew Gow |
The Therapeutic Potential of Nitrated Fatty Acids in Acute Lung Injury |
| Bowie Shreiber |
Steven An |
KIAA1199, a Deafness Gene of Unknown Function, is Overexpressed in Human Airway Smooth Muscle Cells |
| Tanvi Banota |
Debra Laskin |
Characterization of Liver and Lung Injury and Inflammation in a High Fat Diet Mouse Model of Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis |
| Chenghui Jiang |
Debra Laskin |
Attenuation of Nitrogen Mustard Induced Lung Injury by N-Acetylcysteine |
| Isabel Parzecki |
Laurie Joseph |
Ozone-Induced Changes in Mouse Intestinal Goblet Cells |
| Jack Noto |
Debra Laskin |
PGC1β Regulates Anti-Inflammatory Activation in Mouse Macrophages |
| Daniel Hu |
Jeffrey Laskin |
Sepiapterin Reductase Mediates Redox Cycling and Generates Reactive Oxygen Species |
| Jonathan Nulman |
Wei-Xing Zong |
Characterization of the Sialic Acid Biosynthesis Pathway in Ba/F3 Cell Transformation |
| Ian O’Connor |
Renping Zhou |
Designing Compact and Efficient Adeno-Associated Virus Vectors For Higher Transgene Expression |
| Sanjana Putta |
Suzie Chen |
Elucidating the Mechanisms of Riluzole in GRM1+ Melanoma Cells |
| Tingying Xie |
Nanjoo Suh |
Novel Keap1-Nrf2 Direct Inhibitors Reduce Estrogen-Induced Effects in Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer |
| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Gina Capece |
Dr. Debra Laskin |
Investigating PGC1β as a Critical Mediator in the Resolution of Ozone-Induced Lung Inflammation |
| Skylar Groves |
Dr. Cheryl Dreyfus |
The BDNF Receptor, TrkB, affects Myelination Following a Demyelinating Lesion |
| Andres Rivera Ruiz |
Dr. Phoebe Stapleton |
Uterine Position Effect in Fetal Growth Pattern of Nanopolysterene-Exposed Rats |
| John Sauer |
Dr. Suzie Chen |
Activation of G-protein Estrogen Receptor and Tumor Progression in a Melanoma Prone Transgenic Mouse Model |
| Syeda Maliha |
Dr. Grace Guo |
FXR Agonists as Therapeutic Options for NAFLD/NASH and their Clinical Trial Status |
| Victoria Woo |
Dr. Lauren Aleksunes |
Identifying Gaps in Knowledge and Next Directions for MATE Transporters |
| Jack Lyman |
Drs. Cody Smith/Debra Laskin |
Estrogen Receptor-Mediated Regulation of Macrophage Phenotype and Sex Differences in Ozone Toxicity |
| Vijay Anand |
Dr. Andrew Gow |
Optimization of Deep Learning Neural Networks to Yield an Accurate Predictor of Post-Translational Protein Modifications in Threonine and Serine Phosphorylation Datasets |
| Kevin Ozkuyumcu |
Drs. Laurie Joseph/Jeff Laskin |
Sulfur Mustard-Induced Changes in Swine Skin Integrity |
| Nina Suss |
Dr. Nanjoo Suh |
Regulation of Breast Cancer Progression by Vitamin D Compounds via the TP63 Pathways |
| Brianna Ames |
Dr. Jeff Laskin |
Evaluating the Relationship of Sulfur Mustard-Induced Cutaneous Injury and Reactive Oxygen Species |
| Samuel Tombokan |
Dr. Gary Aston Jones |
Pharmacological and Chemogenetic Manipulation of Norepinephrine and the Locus Coeruleus System in Rats Alters Performance in an Auditory Detection Task |
| Chenghui Jiang |
Drs. Rama Malaviya/Deb Laskin |
Alleviating Sulfur Mustard-Induced Oxidative Stress by Anti-TNFα Antibody Treatment in Rat Lung |
| Cynthia Gui |
Dr. Renping Zhou |
Developing an AAV-Based CRISPR Strategy for SOD mRNA knockdown for ALS Treatment |
| Joyce Xu |
Dr. Steven Zheng |
Regulation of Cellular Metabolism by SOD1 in Lung Cancer |
| Kevin Chen |
Dr. Bozena Michniak-Kohn |
Overcoming the Nail Barrier: Delivering Antifungals through the Nail to Treat Nail Fungus Using a Combination of Physical and Chemical Methods |
| Brittney Bobowski |
Dr. Lauren Aleksunes |
Exploring Metabolic Enzymes and Transporters in Human Placentas: Expression Profiling by RNA-Sequencing |
| Taylor Andrews |
Dr. Wei-Xing Zong |
Genome-wide CRISPR Knockout Screen to Identify Genes Whose Loss of Function Can Confer IL-3 Independence |
| Tanvi Banota |
Dr. Debra Laskin |
Farnesoid X Receptor Regulates Immune Cell Activation and Recruitment following Mustard-Induced Pulmonary Injury |
| Joanna Kopko |
Dr. Hao Zhu |
Predictive Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR) Modeling of Fathead Minnow Aquatic Toxicity |
| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Anirudh Krishnan |
Dr. Gow |
Nitrated Fatty Acids Reduces the Presence of Matrix Metalloproteinase 9 in Bleomycin-Induced Lung Inflammation |
| Sara Coppola |
Dr. Zong |
Exogenous Glutamine Starvation Triggers Glutamine Synthetase Upregulation in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma |
| Jason Yin |
Dr. Kong |
Evaluating Urolithins for Ability to Protect Against Oxidative Stress |
| Emily Chung |
Dr. Gow |
Measurement of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Patients with Post-Deployment Dyspnea |
| Samantha Stewart |
Dr. Suh |
Investigating Estrogen as a Mediator for Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition in Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Carcinoma |
| Edward Gu |
Dr. Dreyfus |
Role of TrkB Deletion from NG2+ Cells following Cuprizone-Induced Demyelination in Mice |
| Tae Hoon Min |
Dr. Minden |
Investigating the Changes in Gene Expression of SUM159 Breast Cancer Cells through Application of KPT-9274 |
| Michael Campbell |
Dr. Guo |
Fibroblast Growth Factor 15 (FGF15) Suppresses NASH Development in Mice |
| Celine Park |
Dr. Kagan |
Optimization of a Bioanalytical Method for Ondansetron in Multiple Rodent Tissues for Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Study |
| Jordan Lee |
Dr. D. Laskin |
Valproic Acid Decreases Ozone-Induced Oxidative Stress in Mice |
| William Yan |
Dr. Yang |
Prostate Cancer Prevention by δ-Tocotrienols |
| Callum Malcolm |
Dr. D. Laskin |
PPARγ and the Inflammatory Response to Ozone-Induced Lung Injury in Mice |
| Darling Rojas |
Dr. Chen |
Effect of GRM1 Expression in Regulating HIF-1α Translation Rate and Stability |
| Talia Seymore |
Dr. D. Laskin |
Effects of anti-TNFα Antibody on Sulfur Mustard-Induced Lung Injury in Rats |
| Fayssal Alqudrah |
Dr. Yang |
Can the Effects of Green Tea on Gut Microbiota be Sustained? |
| Minseon Han |
Dr. Rancourt |
Involvement of Galectin-3 in Maintaining Barrier Integrity of Lung Vasculature |
| Catherine Rojas |
Dr. Sinko |
Optimizing Nanosuspension Treatments for Nitrogen Mustard Gas Burns on the Skin |
| Palna Mehta |
Dr. Brunetti |
Acid Suppressive Medications and Clostridium Difficile Infection Treatment Failure in Hospitalized Patients |
| Hamdi Lababidi |
Dr. Gordon |
INV-102 Attenuates Nitrogen Mustard-Induced Epithelial-Stromal Separation in Rabbit Corneas |
| Michelle Yeung |
Dr. Zhou |
Gene Therapy for ALS Using Adeno-Associated Virus Vectors |
| Xiaofan Tian |
Dr. Zheng |
The Role of Amino Acids in Insulin Production and the Control of Glucose Homeostasis |
| Jaylen Taylor |
Dr. J. Laskin |
Enzyme Kinetic Parameters for Hydrogen Peroxide Generation (Autoxidation) in P450-Related Microsomal Electron Transport Chains |
| Destiny Durante |
Dr. Gordon |
Restasis® Treatment to Improve Corneal Injury Post Sulfur Mustard Exposure |
| Shabree Anthony |
Dr. Aleksunes |
Metal-Related Proteins and Environmental Contaminants in Human Placentas |
| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Rachel Winner |
Dr. Suh |
Potential Candidate Genes Driving Cancer Stemness and their Regulation by CDDO-Im in Triple Negative Breast Cancer |
| Sakina Plumber |
Dr. Zhou |
Novel Gene-Based Delivery of Neurotrophic Factors for ALS Treatment |
| Charlotte Love |
Dr. Stapleton |
Gestational Exposure to Inhaled Nano-sized Titanium Dioxide Impairs Maternal Nutrition and Fetal Health |
| Timothy Amin |
Dr. Fahim |
Evaluation of Opioid Consumption in Sickle Cell Pain Crisis after Implementation of Multimodal Analgesia: A Retrospective Chart Review |
| Hye Min Shin |
Dr. Aleksunes |
Epigenetic Regulation of Hepatic Efflux Transporters in Mice |
| David Viramontes |
Drs. Aleksunes & Wen |
Interaction of Organophosphate Flame Retardants with Efflux Transporters |
| Jaya Banerjee Chatterjee |
Drs. Wagner & Bridgeman |
Supporting Healthy Bones: Improving the Nutrition and Medication Education Included in a Peer-Lead Exercise and Wellness Curriculum |
| Timothy Low-Beer |
Dr. Gow |
Nitric Oxide Metabolic Pathways in Tumor Microenvironment Induced Macrophage Phenotypic Response |
| Evelyn Wisniewski |
Dr. Maroney |
Paliperidone Palmitate’s Effectiveness in Reducing Acute Inpatient Hospital Readmission Rates |
| Jaehee Yang |
Dr. Guo |
Effects of Deficiency of FXR and LCN2 on Liver Injury in a High-Fat Diet-Induced Mouse NASH Model |
| Thomas Hong |
Dr. Yang |
Effects of Green Tea on Activation of AMPK in a Diabetic Mouse Model |
| Alexa Podolsky |
Dr. Minden |
Effects of KPT-9274 Drug Treatment on Gene Expression in SUM159 Breast Cancer Cells |
| Melanie Zhang |
Drs. Rancourt & D. Laskin |
Effect of Nitrogen Mustard Inhalation on Microparticle Formation in Rat Airways: Probing at the Limits of Detection |
| Jordan Lee |
Dr. D. Laskin |
Effects of Valproic Acid on Ozone-Induced Inflammatory Mediator Expression in Mice |
| Zakiyah Henry |
Dr. D. Laskin |
Mechanisms of Sulfur Mustard-Induced Lung Injury |
| Kayla Bendinelli |
Drs. Zarbl & Fang |
Restoration of the Circadian Rhythm by FGF in Prevention of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease |
| Zhenning Yang |
Dr. Fang |
Shift Work Alters Circadian Expression of Circadian Genes and Circadian-Controlled Genes |
| Emily LaMonica |
Dr. Hu |
Synthesis of a Novel L-Cystine Crystallization Inhibitor for the Treatment of Cystinuria |
| Sahiti Seetamraju |
Dr. Sinko |
The Effects of Polymer Lengths and Cryoprotectants on the Size and Stability of PCL-PEG Nanoparticles |
| Shane Zhang |
Dr. Cartegni |
Investigating the Activity of Three Truncated Isoforms of MET Receptor |
| Samantha Adams |
Dr. Roepke |
Hypothalamic and Liver Gene Expression in Neonates Perinatally-Exposed to OPFR |
| Ankit Rana |
Dr. Brunetti |
The Impact of Diabetes on Acute Coronary Syndrome Outcomes in Clopidogrel Treated Patients |
| Jieun Kang |
Dr. Joseph |
Restasis® Modulates Sulfur Mustard Induced Meibomian Gland Rabbit Eyelid Injury |
| Tracy Peng |
Drs. Gerecke & Chang |
BiPS as a Countermeasure for Vesicant-Induced Injury in Mouse Ear Skin |
| Nicole Tryon |
Dr. J. Laskin |
H2O2 Generation in the Presence of Form Selective Inhibitors of Cytochrome P450 Monooxygenase Activity |
| Destiny Durante |
Dr. Gordon |
Comparing Ocular Therapies to Improve Corneal Mustard-Induced Injuries |
| Callum Malcolm |
Dr. J. Laskin |
CYP2E1 Mediated H2O2 Generation in Nash Reaction Based Assay |
| Amy Lin |
Dr. J. Laskin |
Comparing Superoxide Generation Markers by Microsomal P450 Reductase |
| Bryce Jurkouich |
Dr. Uzumcu |
Long-Term Effects of Developmental Exposure to Phthalates on Metabolism and Body Weight in Female Rats |
| Alina Lou |
Dr. Panettieri |
Role of GPR40 in Airway Smooth Muscle Function and Bronchconstriction |
| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Eric Zhu |
Dr. Shakarjian |
Isolation of a Novel Chymase in Mouse Epidermal Keratinocytes after Electrophilic Exposure |
| Drym Oh |
Drs. J.Laskin and Joseph |
Effects of Carbamate Derivatives on Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Murine Macrophages |
| Alyssa Bellomo |
Drs .D.Laskin and Gardner |
RAGE Expression in Nitrogen Mustard Induced Acute Lung Injury in the Rat |
| Zachary Fetske |
Drs. Zarbl and Fang |
CRISPR-Mediated Knockout of FRY in Normal Breast Cells |
| Sumie Kakehi |
Dr. Comoletti |
Functional and Structural Characterization of the IgLON Protein Family |
| Sabina London |
Dr. Gow |
Beta and Alpha Subunits in the Guanylate Cyclase Enzyme in Human Asthma model to Investigate Smooth Muscle Relaxation |
| Fayrouz Merhom |
Dr. Gow |
Farnesoid X Receptor Expression in Alveolar Macrophages of Amiodarone-induced Fibrotic Mice Lung Tissue |
| Thu Truong |
Dr. Gow |
Detection and Quantification of Copper Catalyzed Bio-Orthogonal Fluorescent Labelling of Lewis Lung Carcinoma Cells |
| Meagan Hackey |
Dr. Augeri |
Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc-Selective Ionophores for Mutant p53 Protein Refolding |
| Jensan Liu |
Dr. Hu |
Design and Synthesis of Potential Phthalimide-Based Inhibitors of Keap1-Nrf2 Protein-Protein Interaction |
| Hyejin Kim |
Dr.Ebright |
Myxopyronin-Inspired Phloroglucinol Derivatives Enhance Rifamycin Activity Against Staphylococcal Biofilms |
| Chris Zembrzuski |
Dr. Chen |
Role of GRM1 Expression in the Transfer of Metastatic Phenotypes via Melanoma Exosomes |
| Amy Hu |
Drs. Chang and Gerecke |
Dose-Response Toxicity of Nitrogen Mustard on Mouse 3T3 Fibroblasts |
| Nahomie Possible |
Dr. Gordon and Hahn |
Analysis of the Effectiveness of Restasis® as a Therapy for Nitrogen Mustard Induced Corneal Injuries |
| Sammi Chung |
Dr. Guo |
The Role of FXR in Regulating the Hepatic Acute Phase Response in a Bacterial Model |
| Rachel Suss |
Dr. Stapleton |
Nano-TiO2 Inhalation Early in Gestation Impairs Maternal Vascular Reactivity and Fetal Development |
| Kenny Gonzales-Rivera |
Dr. Aleksunes |
Epigenetic Regulation of MDR1 Expression in Human Blood-Brain Barrier Cells |
| Yoonsun Choi |
Dr. Michniak-Kohn |
The Effect of Penetration Enhancers on Transdermal Permeation of Galantamine |
| Calantha Yan |
Dr. Yang |
Epigenetic Modifications of IL11 Gene in Human Colon Cancer Cells |
| Brittany Rickard |
Dr. Buckley |
Gender Impacts on the Uptake of Organophosphate Flame Retardants by C57BL/6 Mice |
| Erin Jennings |
Dr. Campbell |
Examining the Contribution of the Microbiota to the Healthy Aging AC5KO Phenotype |
| Ronald Vertsman |
Dr. Pizzi |
Cost Effectiveness Analysis of Pharmacist vs Peer Delivered Vaccine Education in a Senior Center Model of Care Setting |
| Amy Sung Shin Na |
Dr. Brunetti |
Prospective and Retrospective Evaluations of Pharmacokinetic Changes in Obese Individuals Treated with Intravenous Immunoglobulin |
| Ricardo Navarro |
Dr. J. Laskin |
Damage Responses Induced by the Sulfur Mustard Analog Mechlorethamine in Human HaCaT Keratinocytes |
| Kristal Reyes-Sanchez |
Dr. Chen |
Regulation of Glutaminase in GRM1-Expressing Melanoma Cells |
| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Holly Yang |
Dr. Guo |
Fgf15 Gene and Its Effects on Bile Acid Homeostasis |
| Jessica Xiao |
Dr. Chen |
Role of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor-1 (Grm1) in Melanoma Metastasis |
| Nihal Narsipur |
Dr. Yang |
Effect of Long-Term Intake of Phytosterols on NAFLD in High Fat Diet Fed Mice |
| Eric Zhang |
Dr. Hu |
Synthesis of Small Molecule Inhibitors of Keap1-Nrf2 Protein-Protein Interaction |
| Justin Park |
Dr. Hu |
Adaptation of a Cystine Specific Assay for the Characterization of Cystine Crystallization Inhibitors LH707 and LH708 |
| JiYoung Park |
Dr. Zhou |
Strain Differences in Sensitivity to Cuprizone-Induced Demyelination |
| Sarah On |
Dr. Kagan |
Comparison of Paclitaxel Toxicity to Cancer Cell Line A549 in Two Different Formulations |
| Sonam Chodon |
Dr. Suh |
Prevention of Breast Cancer by Natural Compounds: Effects of Vitamin E on Estrogen-Receptor Positive Breast Cancer |
| Kavleen Kaur |
Dr. Kimler |
Tacrolimus Dosing in Pediatric Patients |
| Shivani Gupta |
Dr. Gow |
Understanding Effects of iNOS on Cellular Recruitment within LAM |
| Ziping Liu |
Dr. Gow |
Derivation of Semi-Ordinal Mann Whitney U for the Body Mass Comparison of Sequential Capra aegagrus in Bridge Crossings |
| Catherine Johnson |
Dr. Reuhl |
The Role of Extracellular Matrix in Neurotoxicity and Neural Repair |
| Jennifer Li |
Dr. Cartegni |
Characterizing Splicing Effects of p53 Exonic Point Mutations |
| Taylor Tillery |
Dr. Fang |
Circadian Rhythm Disruption and its Effects on Mammary Tumor Lung Metastasis |
| Daniel Peled |
Dr. Uzumcu |
Effects of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals on Rat Uteri |
| Caitlyn Tobita |
Dr. Driscoll |
Characterizing the Recovery and Adaptation after Exercise in C. elegans |
| Helen Wang |
Dr. Sinko |
Effect of Bac7 on Nanoparticle Transport Across the Colorectal Epithelium |
| Maxine Abustan |
Dr. Aleksunes |
Establishing an In Vitro Blood-Placental Barrier Using BeWo b30 cells |
| Phil Gallo |
Dr. Gordon |
Restasis Reduces Matrix Metalloproteinase Activity in Nitrogen Mustard-Exposed Corneas |
| Megha Shah |
Dr. Maroney |
Examining the Clinical Outcomes of Patients Treated with Paliperidone Palmitate: A Retrospective, Mirror-Image Study |
| Arsany Makkar |
Dr. Guo |
Investigating the Role of the Farnesoid X Receptor (FXR) on Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) |
| Iris Escobar |
Dr. Gardner and Dr. Laskin |
Identification of Unique Markers to Distinguish Macrophage Populations in Mouse Models Resembling Fatty Liver Disease |
| Mary Stofan |
Dr. Buckley and Dr. Guo |
Analysis of the Bile Acid Synthetic Pathway in the Absence of Enzymes, CYP7A1 and CYP27A1 |
| Vivian Hu |
Dr. Wu |
Microglia Phagocytosis Through Development |
| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Arielis Esteves |
Dr. Aleksunes |
Immunohistochemical Detection of Drug Transporters in the Human Blood-Placental Barrier |
| Tiara Askew |
Dr. Fang |
Effects of Environmental Toxicants and Chemopreventive Agents on Cellular Circadian Rhythm in Human Epithelial Cells |
| Cindy Qiu |
Dr. Guo |
Expression of Genes at mRNA Levels Involved in Cholesterol Homeostasis during NASH Development for FGF – 15 KO Mice |
| Kevinn Eddy |
Dr. Chen |
Role of Metabotropic Glutamate Receptor 1 (GRM1) in Exosome Production and Melanoma Metastasis |
| Amr Tawfik |
Dr. J.Laskin |
The Effects of Nitrogen Mustard Exposure on the Endocannabinoid System in Skin Wound Repair |
| Hyunjung (Christine) Go |
Dr. Zhou |
Strain Differences in Sensitivity to Cuprizone Induced Demyelination |
| Ian Berman |
Dr. D.Laskin |
Anti-TNF? Antibody as a Therapeutic Agent in Nitrogen Mustard Induced Lung Injury |
| Gehad Ali |
Dr. Sunil |
Role of the Spleen in Nitrogen Mustard-Induced Lung Inflammation in Mice |
| Daniel Menza |
Dr. Kipen |
Using Selenium to Correct Circadian Rhythm Disruption |
| Haoyue Zhou |
Dr. Guo |
Expression of Genes at mRNA Levels Involved in Cholesterol Homeostasis During NASH Development for Tissue Specific FXR Knock Out Mice |
| Joanne Junga Kim |
Dr. Maroney |
Antipsychotic Polypharmacy: Justification and Documentation |
| Anna Lee |
Dr. Minden |
PAK4 in Skeletal Myoblast Differentiation |
| Wenyi Zhu |
Dr. Richardson |
The Effects of Pesticides and Metals on the Levels of Amyloid Precursor Protein |
| Shannon Coghlan |
Dr. Reuhl |
Dose-Response Toxicity of Trimethyltin in Murine Hippocampus |
| Li Ching Sheng |
Dr. Suh |
The Effects of Vitamin D on Breast Cancer Stem Cells |
| Amy Huang |
Dr. Uhrich |
Bioactive Amphiphilic Macromolecules as Stent Coating |
| Daniella Olan |
Dr. Schwander |
Development of a Bilayer Model Mimicking the Human Alveolar Wall for Tuberculosis and Air Pollution Studies |
| Jong Won Lee |
Dr.Kong |
Pharmacodynamics of Tanshinone I: Induction of Nrf2 – ARE pathway in HepG2C8 |
| Arianna Kee |
Dr. Sinko |
Fabrication and Characterization of Nanoparticles Targeting the Mannose Receptors on Macrophages |
| Kyle Buckley |
Dr. Guo |
Quantification of Bile Acids in Mouse Tissue |
| Minchang Choi |
Dr. Gordon |
Melatonin as a Countermeasure for Nitrogen Mustard-Induced Corneal Injury |
| Michael Mudrak |
Drs. Laumbach & Black |
Childhood Asthma: Stress and Its Effects on Cortisol and Exhaled Nitric Oxide |
| Emily Do |
Dr. Gow |
Macrophage Origin and Local Environment Determine Phenotype in Response to Acute Lung Injury |
| Abdelrahman Ewis |
Dr. Gow |
Beetroot Juice as a Dietary Supplement to Support Vascular Nitrites:A Method to Support Endothelial Function in the Face of Pollution |
| Lucy Lin |
Dr. Hart |
Mutagenesis in Ataxia Telangiectasia Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells |
| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Jaimie Chen |
Dr. Zhou |
Disruption of Maternal Behavior in Ephrin A5-Null Mice |
| Fangel Tung |
Dr. Yurkow |
Development of Formaldehyde-Neutralizing Compounds for the Study & Treatment of Neurodegenerative Diseases |
| So Hyun Rhee |
Dr. Gow |
Lymphanioleiomyomatosis |
| Barkha Jain |
Dr. Sinko |
Synthesis of DV3 Peptide Analogs to Probe the Structure and Function of CXCR4 Receptor |
| Daniel Simmons |
Dr. Wagner |
Creating a Micro-Cost Model for the Impact of Adding a Pharmacist to the Health Care Team in a Federally-Qualified Health Center |
| Jeremy Levine |
Dr. Gordon |
Role of Collagen XXIV in Bone Osteoblast Maturation |
| Frances Acevedo |
Dr. Buckley |
A Straightforward Method for Cisplatin Speciation in Human Blood |
| Kaiwen Wang |
Dr. Michniak-Kohn |
Transdermal Film Formulation for Drug Delivery Using Dimethyl Fumarate |
| Yixin Lin |
Dr. Aleksunes |
Regulation of the BCRP/ABCG2 Placental Transporter by the Nuclear Receptor PPAR Gamma |
| Andrew Liebau |
Dr. Driscoll |
miRNAs as Regulators of Dietary Restriction and Healthy Aging in C. elegans. |
| Jiyeon Park |
Dr. Chen |
Regulation of mGluR1 via NRSF/REST in Melanoma |
| Stephen May |
Dr. Mansukhani |
Correlation of Medication Therapy in COPD Patients with 30-day Readmission Rates |
| Kyle Buckley |
Dr. Richardson |
Measurement of Deltamethrin in Rat Brain by HPLC with UV Detection |
| Jeffrey Yang |
Dr. Suh |
Targeting Breast Cancer Stem Cells with Natural and Synthetic Compounds |
| Hetty Cheng |
Dr. Maroney |
Examining the Clinical Outcomes of Paliperidone Palmitate on Patients in An Acute Care Setting |
| Valerie Paschalis |
Dr. Fang |
Circadian Disruption Promotes Breast Cancer Metastasis in C3(1)/Tag Transgenic Mice |
| Jane Lee |
Dr. Iba |
Drug Metabolism |
| Shelbie Burchfield |
Dr. Gerecke |
Skin Wound Healing |
| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Ahmed Ahmed |
Dr. Michniak-Kohn |
Paclitaxel Nanoparticles vs Free Paclitaxel: An In Vitro Cytotoxicity Study |
| Reena Blade |
Dr. D Laskin |
Hydrogen Peroxide Detection Using Iron(III)-Tetrasulfonatophtalocyanine |
| Lauren DeRespiris |
Dr. Reuhl |
Effects of Pesticides DDT/DDE on the Metabolism and Toxicity of Alzheimer’s AB Peptides in Drosophila |
| David Fett |
Dr. Gow |
S-Nitrosylation of Surfactant Protein D in Pulmonary Injury: The Effect of S-Nitrosoglutathione Reductase |
| Nirav Haribhakti |
Dr. Hatefi |
Peptide Based Alternative of Poly(ethylene Glycol) for Efficient Shielding of Nanoparticles |
| Ryan Hui |
Dr. Zhou |
Neuronal Morphology in EphA5/A6 KO Mice |
| Quan Jin |
Dr. Guo |
Effect of Cholic Acid Gavage on FXR Activation in Mouse Liver and Ileum |
| Jae Yoon Louis Jeon |
Dr Gordon |
Consequences of the Loss of Collagen XXIV in Bone |
| In Heon Lee |
Dr. Sinko |
Synthesis of CXCR4 Targeted Peptide Carrier |
| Jason Liu |
Dr. Richardson |
Activation of Macrophages by Pyrethroid Pesticides |
| Chris Liu |
Dr. Lee |
Nanomaterial-Based Drug Delivery |
| Alex Lo |
Dr. Yang |
Identifying DNA Methylation Changes in the PhIP/DSS CYP1A-Humanized Mouse Model of Colon Cancer |
| Matt Lynch |
Dr. D. Laskin |
Hepatotoxicity: Acetaminophen Induced Injury |
| Gabriell Thorne |
Dr. Aleksunes |
Activation of Nrf2 Signaling by the Investigational Drug LH601A in Cultured Human Kidney Cells |
| Kristen Tripicchio |
Dr. Gerecke |
Study of Nitrogen Mustard Vesicant Injury in Mouse Keratinocytes Using the Scratch Wound Model |
| Brittany Yalamanchili |
Dr. Joseph |
Treating Mustard Injury in Skin |
| David Yang |
Dr. Kong |
Celastrol and Formononetin in Chemoprevention |
| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Katterin Colon |
Dr. Richardson |
Activation of Inflammatory Pathways by DDT and its Derivatives: Potential Links to Neuroinflammation in AD |
| Michael Little |
Dr. Aleksunes |
Regulation of Liver and Kidney Efflux Transporters during Inflammation |
| Dahea (Diana) You |
Dr. Yang |
Effects of Different Forms of Tocopherols on RNA and Protein Levels of Cytochrome P450 Enzymes |
| Andriy Kuzmov |
Dr. Minko |
Nanostructured Lipid Carriers for the Co-delivery of Paclitaxel and siRNA |
| David Cheng |
Dr. Kong |
Pharmacodynamics of Ginsenosides: Antioxidant Activities and Activation of Nrf2 |
| Woo Young Choi |
Dr. Fang |
Mechanisms Causing Upper Resipiratory Disease by World Trade Center Dust |
| Purnima Verma |
Dr. Vetrano |
Metabolic and Transport Genes in Human Placenta and Fetal Membranes |
| Amna Jamil |
Dr. Gow |
Effect of Oxygen Tension on S-Nitrosylated Myoglobin in the Trout Heart |
| Alexander Tang |
Dr. Gerecke |
Kinetics of Neutrophil Infiltration During Skin Wound Healing After Exposure to Nitrogen Mustard |
| Amishi Desai |
Dr. Laumbach |
Hair Cortisol Levels and Chronic Stress Measurement |
| Maria Xu |
Dr. Joseph |
Techniques: Immunohistochemical Staining and Western Blot Analysis—Mouse Skin Models of Mustard Injuries |
| Gaby Ghobrial |
Dr. Reuhl |
Recruitment of Neural Stem Cells in Response to Brain Injury |
| Ogugua Osefoh |
Dr. D Laskin |
Role of Reactive Nitrogen species in Nitrogen Mustard-Induced Lung Injury |
| Lefan He |
Dr. Sinko |
Synthesis and Development of LyP-1 Peptides for Targeted Drug Delivery |
| Victoria Huang |
Dr. Reilly |
Evaluation of the 2012 Beers Criteria of Potentially Inappropriate Medications in Older Adults |
| Aparna Nanduri |
Dr. Wagner |
Evaluation of New Jersey’s Project Healthy Bones |
| Cindy Kui |
Dr. Kimball |
Synthesis of Imidazopyrimidine Derivatives as Probes of the Bmi-1 Pathway in Cancer |
| Thant Ko Ko |
Dr. Hu |
Small Molecule Inhibitors for Keap1-Nrf2 Interaction |
| Edward Lin |
Dr. Michniak-Kohn |
Drug Dissolution of Fenofibrate and Griseofulvin |
| Researcher |
Mentor |
Project Description |
| Stephanie Callinan |
Dr. Reilly |
Evaluation of the Effects of the Utilization of Beers Criteria Drugs in the Elderly |
| Himabindu Angara |
Dr. Gordon |
Altered Inflammatory Patterns Seen Upon Sulfur Mustard Exposure Wounds as Compared to Incisional Wounds |
| Yangmin Mimi Chen |
Dr. Michniak-Kohn |
Transdermal Drug Delivery: Tyrospheres for Psoriasis and Tyrosine-Derived Polymer Degradation |
| Ellen Choi |
Dr. Zarbl |
Chronic Disruption of Circadian Rhythm and its Effects on Promoting Mammary Tumorigenesis |
| Lobna Eldasher |
Dr. Aleksunes |
Identifying the Effects of Perfluorooctanoic Acid on Proximal Tubule Transporters |
| Mohan Govindraj |
Dr. Gow |
Evaluation of Macrophage Phenotypic Responses in RAW 264.7 Macrophage Cell Line |
| Vani Kumaran |
Dr. Thomas |
Evaluation of Testosterone Metabolites by HPLC |
| Andriy Kuzmov |
Dr. Minko |
Nanostructured Lipid carriers as a Multifunctional Nanomedicine Platform for Pulmonary Co-Delivery of Anticancer Drugs and siRNA |
| Charles Lee |
Dr. Sinko |
Polymeric Drug Delivery System for Lung Cancer Therapy |
| Marissa Nimnual |
Dr.Iba |
Ontogenic Profile of Mouse Hepatic Cytochrome P450 2B |
| Rob Perez |
Drs. Joseph and Laskin |
Effect of Novel Anti-Inflammatories on Sulfur Mustard Induced Skin Injury |
| Ashley Press |
Dr. Richardson |
Different Sensitivities of CES-1 Variants to Inhibition |
| Purnima Verma |
Drs. Meyers and Bors |
Safety and Effectiveness of Nifedipine in Pediatrics |
| Julie Safirstein |
Dr. Gordon |
Comparing Corneal Wound Healing After Exposure to Nitrogen Mustard and UVB Rays |
| Qi Wang |
Dr. Aleksunes |
Metabolism of Cisplatin to a Nephrotoxin in Proximal Tubule Cells |
| Dahea Diana You |
Dr. Hu |
Synthesis of an Aminoacyloxymethyl Prodrug of Curcumin |
| Lumeng Jenny Yu |
Dr. Chen |
Molecular Mechanisms of Riluzole in Treatment of Human Melanoma Cells |
| Kateryna Zorych |
Dr. Yang |
Effect of AOM and gammaTMT on the Levels of CYP3A |
