Session: Student Poster Session: Food, Pharmaceutical, and Biotechnology (2012 Annual Meeting)

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Molecular Origins of Surfactant Stabilization of a Human Recombinant Factor VIII
Brynn R. Livesay, Oregon State University; Joe McGuire, Oregon State University; Karl Schilke, Oregon State University

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Polymerizable Phospholipid Vesicles
Laurelle Giovannoli, University of Connecticut

Computational Assessment of Cardiac Hypertrophy in Zebrafish
Daniel Spagnolo, Swarthmore College; Shannon Quinn, Carnegie Mellon University; Lawrence Vernetti, University of Pittsburgh; Chakra Chennubhotla, Univeristy of Pittsburgh

Mulitphase Drug Release Through a Loaded Biodegradable
Stefani Cleaver, DePauw University

Fabrication of Strong, Porous Psed Scaffolds for Applications in Soft Tissue Engineering
Lisa Volpatti, University of Pittsburgh; Yadong Wang, University of Pittsburgh

The Development of Three-Dimensional Lung Multicellular Spheroids in Air and Liquid Interface Culture for the Evaluation of Anti-Cancer Therapeutics
Alexandra N. Tsoras, University of Kentucky; Samantha A. Meenach, University of Kentucky; Kimberly W. Anderson, University of Kentucky; Dr. J. Zach Hilt, The University of Kentucky

Microsecond-Scale Simulations to Determine NNRTI Function Upon Drug Resistant Mutations in HIV-RT
Jacob I. Monroe, University of Virginia; Walid G. El-Nahal, University of Virginia; Michael R. Shirts, University of Virginia

Characterization of Pre-Polymerized, Thermally Responsive Hydrogels
Benjamin Laccetti, Georgia Institute of Technology

Development of a Controlled Release Ocular Insert for Brimonidine Tartrate
Joshua Mealy, University of Pittsburgh; Morgan Fedorchak, University of Pittsburgh; Steven R. Little, University of Pittsburgh

Characterization of Plasmid Burden and Copy Number in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae for Optimization of Metabolic Engineering Applications
Ashty Karim, The University of Texas at Austin; Kathleen Curran, The University of Texas at Austin; Hal Alper, The University of Texas at Austin

Analyzing the Release Kinetics of "Sticky" Peptides From PLGA (Poly(lactic-co-glycolic) Acid) Microspheres
Andrew C. Zmolek, University of Pittsburgh; Stephen C. Balmert, University of Pittsburgh; Andrew J. Glowacki, University of Pittsburgh; Sam N. Rothstein, University of Pittsburgh, Qrono Inc.; Steven R. Little, University of Pittsburgh

Novel Graphene Paper Sensors: Detection and Sensitivity Parameters
Amy K. Sieloff, Michigan Technological University; Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Julia A. King, Michigan Technological University; Warren F. Perger, Michigan Technological University; Hiroyuki Fukishima, XG Sciences; Jeffri Narendra, XG Sciences; Caryn L. Heldt, Michigan Technological University

Determination of Fluorescent Dendrimer Concentrations Using Modified Bradford Assay
Kyle Kramer, Tennessee Technological University; Shauna Albritton, Tennessee Technological University

Cell Adhesion As a Function of LCST, Comparing Pnipam to A Novel Thermoresponsive Substrate
Ashley Kaminski, Lafayette College; Tyler Fruneaux, Lafayette College; Kevin Ling, Lafayette College; Lauren S. Anderson, Lafayette College

Quantifying Small Molecule Diffusion in a Hydrogel Using a Microfluidic Technique
Anne Ellenberger, Bucknell University

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Characterization of Lipid Coated Magnetic Nanoparticles for siRNA Delivery
Eily M. Cournoyer, University of Rhode Island; Geoffrey D. Bothun, University of Rhode Island; Niall G. Howlett, University of Rhode Island

Characterization of the LCST Shrinking Kinetics and Mechanical Properties of PRE-Polymerized POLY(N-ISOPROPYLACRYLAMIDE) (PNIPAAM) Based Hydrogels
Benjamin Laccetti, Georgia Institute of Technology

Novel Enzymatic Conversion of Acetyl-CoA to n-Butanol Using Recombinantly Expressed Proteins From Extreme Thermophiles
Glenn Dale Garrison II, North Carolina State University; Andrew J. Loder, North Carolina State University; Robert M. Kelly, North Carolina State University

Performance of Enzymatic Biofuel Cells in Series
Sarah Stephenson, University of Oklahoma; David W. Schmidtke, University of Oklahoma

Microsphere Formation Using Peptoids
Florencio Serrano Castillo, University of Arkansas; Charles Young, University of Arkansas

A Feasibility Study of Controlled Release Using Graphene Oxide
Hiroe Hu, Brown University School of Engineering

Developing a Protocol to Concentrate and Isolate DNA From Deep Sea Sediment Samples
Daniel T. Speckhard, Stanford University

Transdermal Administration of Therapuetics Using pH Sensitive Liposomes
Shiv Shah, Rutgers University

Biomaterial Models of Spinal Cord Injury Substrates Elicit Astrocyte Morphology Change
Karl Schaettle, University of Oklahoma

Validation and Optimization of Porcine Adipose Tissue Scaffolds
Kevin Roehm, Oklahoma State University; Jessica Hornberger, Oklahoma State University; Paige Cloud, Oklahoma State University; Sundararajan Madihally, Oklahoma State University

Substrate Specificity and Stability of a Novel Alginate Lyase From Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia
Liam T. Smith, Lehigh University; Logan MacDonald, Lehigh University; Emily L. Wong, Lehigh Valley Hospital; Bryan W. Berger, Lehigh University

Disposal of Pharmaceutical Waste for Geisinger Health Services
Bo Yao, Bucknell University; Chris Zins, Bucknell University

Characterization of Liposomal Nanoparticles for in Vivo Conjugation to Adoptive Transferred T-Cells
Adrianne Shearer, University of Kentucky; Yiran Zheng, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Darrell J. Irvine, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Short Interfering RNA Loaded Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles to Silencing Gene Expression Using the Luciferase Model
Brett Rodgers, Oregon State University

The Effects of Ethanol On Regenerative Capabilities of Planarian Flatworms As a Model for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Jonathan Soong, Rowan University; Brittany Arnold, Rowan University; Michael Avery, Rowan University; Daniel Beach, Rowan University; Robert D. Cusack, Rowan University; Jesse R. Lowe, Rowan University; Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University

The Use of Contact Angle Analysis to Examine the Degradation of Polymer Surfaces After Long Term Exposure to Hydrogen Peroxide in Pharmaceutical Isolators
Kayla Al-Khaledy, Oregon State University; Vanessa Kung, Oregon State University; Nicholas Kraaz, Oregon State University; Dr. Wille E. "Skip" Rochefort, Oregon State University

The Solubility of the Corn Protein Zein in Ionic Liquids Compared to Conventional Solvents
Christian Kehr, Kansas State University; Sean Tomlinson, Kansas State University; John R. Schlup, Kansas State University; Jennifer L. Anthony, Kansas State University

Effects of Pharmaceutical Excipients On Particle Crystallization
Anna Maassel, Bucknell University

Synthesis and Purification of N-LfB6
Edward Jenner, University of Arkansas; Shannon L. Servoss, University of Arkansas

Prediction of Influenza A Virus Hemagglutinin Binding Sites Using Dynamics Perturbation Analysis
Chantel Gaudet, University of Rochester; David Dreisigmeyer, USPTO and US Census Bureau; Gilles Clermont, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Manipulation of Lipid Bilayer Structure and Phase Behavior Through Embedded Hydrophobic Nanoparticles
Julia Roder-Hanna, University of Rhode Island; Gregory Von White II, Clemson University; Yanjing Chen, University of Rhode Island; Geoffrey D. Bothun, Univeristy of Rhode Island; Christopher L. Kitchens, Clemson University

NIR Spectroscopy and Chemical Imaging of Low Concentration Blends
Patricia Alvarado, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Rodolfo Roma�ach, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Jackeline Jerez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Gianie Roman, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

A Comparison of Estrogenic Properties of Small Molecules Across Several Species Using Biosensors
Angela Chen, The Ohio State University; Lily Glick, The Ohio State University; Derek Reichel, The Ohio State University; Jeevan Baretto, The Ohio State University; David W. Wood, The Ohio State University

Light Sensitive Block Copolymer Cross Linked Nanoassemblies for Drug Delivery
Nickolas Winquist, University of Kentucky

High-Throughput Screening System for the Determination of Estrogenic Properties of Iccvam-Recommended Compounds
Derek Reichel, The Ohio State University; Lily Glick, The Ohio State University; Angela Chen, The Ohio State University; Brian Saunders, The Ohio State University; Elif Miskioglu, The Ohio State University; David W. Wood, The Ohio State University

Targeted Drug Delivery
Hugh Purdy, University of Arkansas

Expression, Purification, and Large-Scale Production of Annexin V
Gayatri Suresh Kumar, University of Arkansas

Expression, Purification, and Large-Scale Production of the Annexin V Protein
Gayatri Suresh Kumar, University of Arkansas

Regulation of P2X Family Receptor Expression and Trafficking in Human Monocytes by Pro-Inflammatory Mediators
Louis Graham Rucker, Vanderbilt University

Control of Dispersed Particle Formation by Use of a Vibrating Orifice Aerosol Generator
David Trauffer, Bucknell University

Bacterial Metabolites As Regulators of Inflammation and Adipogenesis
Pallavi Nair, Texas A&M University

Investigating the Response of Obesogens to Adipogenesis Transcription Factors in Adipocytes
Selena Hernandez, Texas A&M University

Neural Network Modeling of T Regulatory Cells
David Chaar, Texas A&M University

Localization of Megalin Along Zebrafish Lateral Line; Implications for Ototoxicity of Nephrotoxic Drugs
Christine Nykyforchyn, University of Connecticut

Characterization of Blend Uniformity and Drug Concentration Using NIR Spectroscopy in a Continuous Powder Mixing Process
Fernando J. Muzzio, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Juan G. Osorio, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Monitoring of Blend Uniformity and Drug Concentration Using NIR Spectroscopy in a Continuous Mixing Process
Jonathan Colon, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Juan G. Osorio, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Fernando J. Muzzio, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

PMMA+Budesonide Particles Produced with the Supercritical Antisolvent Precipitation Process
Lara E. Tucci, Georgia Institute of Technology; Rajeshwar B. Chinnawar, Auburn University; Matthew J. LaChance, Auburn University; Christopher B. Roberts, Auburn University; Steve R. Duke, Auburn University

The Presence of Pseudo-Depletion Attraction in Micro-Particle Systems
Laura Blevins, UMBC

Phase Transitions of an Interfacially Confined Amphiphilic Peptide
Ru Chen, City College in the City University of New York; Raymond Tu, The City College of City University of New York

A Low Temperature Cofired Ceramic (LTCC) Microfluidic Calorimeter for Biosensing
Benjamin Brummel, University of Kentucky

Preparation of Multi-Modal Membranes for Protein Chromatography
Stephen A. Giles, Auburn University; Juan Wang, Clemson University; Scott M. Husson, Clemson University

Enhanced Oil Recovery in Porous Systems Using the Surfactant Produced by Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Pb18
Santiago Hernandez, Universidad de los Andes

Measuring Cell Circularity and Spreading On Thermoresponsive Surfaces
Tyler Fruneaux, Lafayette College; Ashley Kaminski, Lafayette College; Lauren S. Anderson, Lafayette College

Intracellular Uptake and Distribution of Block-Copolymer Cross-Linked Nanoassemblies
Stella Shin, University of Arizona; Pengxiao Cao, University of Kentucky; Amber Jerke, University of Kentucky; Thomas Dziubla, University of Kentucky; Younsoo Bae, University of Kentucky

Pattern Recognition and Quantification of Chemical Agent Simulant in Bottles Using 488 Nm Probe Optic Fiber Raman Spectroscopy
Amanda Figueroa, Center for Chemical Sensors and Development-UPRM; Nataly Galan, Center for Chemical Sensors and Development-UPRM; Yanh Pacheco, Center for Chemical Sensors and Development-UPRM; William Ortiz, Center for Chemical Sensors and Development; Leonardo Pacheco, Center for Chemical Sensors and Development-UPRM; Samuel Hernandez, Center for Chemical Censors and Development-UPRM

Role of Wisp-1 in the Suppression of Interleukin-12 Signaling in Immune Cells
Nathan Mickinac, West Virginia University; Emily Chambers, West Virginia University; David Klinke, West Virginia University

Real-Time Analysis of the Effects of Sub-Therapeutic Concentrations of Digitoxin On Lung Cancer Cells
Surya Manivannan, WVU AIChE

Effect of Valproic Acid On the Migration of HB1.F3 Neural Stem Cells
Yangzi Tian, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Monika Polewski, Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope; Karen Aboody, City of Hope

Engineering Gradient Hydrogels to Determine Optimal Elasticity for Cell Adhesion
Joshua Morgan, West Virginia University

Directional Migration and Cytoskeletal Organization in Human Neutrophils
Branden Kusanto, Oregon State University; Asako Itakura, Oregon Health and Science University; Robert H. Insall, CRUK Beatson Institute for Cancer Research; Ojt McCarty, Oregon Health and Science University