Conference Abstract Book

The 2025 Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare Abstract Book

Andrew Lacelle, Tima Al Shamma, Angela Liu
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McMaster Undergraduate Society for the Chemical Sciences Summer Research Symposium 2024

Arya Ebadi, Sona Levonyan, Meredith I. Reeves, Anya Guo
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Connecting Young Minds (CYM) 2024 Undergraduate Research Conference: 5-Minute Scientific Research Presentations

Grace L. Tongue, Rachel Pang, Isabella Hoe, Jordan J. Yin, Nicole Ajrab, Shaza El Bagoury, Arushi Sharma, Tai Adewoye, Aida Kabbour, Dunia C. Ngilinga de Carvalho, Omid Yeganeh, Lilia Lahssaini-Benhima, Tara Afshary, Majd Al-Aarg, Hala Al-Farra, Rebecca Santhosh Babu, Samarth Chauhan, Tiana Yuen, Maggie Divok, Kani Osiagwu, Priyanka Azad, Gloria Ginn, Samantha Sutherland
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2023-2024 SSGSA STEM Sustainability Case Competition: Global Health

Michael Hamilton, Grace Basso, Meryam Tawfik, Sanya Sareen, Massimo Maiuri, Amelia Rilling, Sukhjot Pooni
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The 2024 ASPIRE Research Program Symposium Abstract Booklet

Shania Sheth, Siddharth Seth
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INNOVATX Global Health Case Competition 2024 – Presented by McMaster Friends of Médecins Sans Frontières

Alison Slade, Shanzey Ali, Saismetha Visnukumar, Angela Hong, Devlyn Sun
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MISA Case Competition 2024

Jackie Ve, Deepshikha Deepshikha, Hiba Attar, Srishti Khadilkar
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The University of Toronto Scarborough Psychology and Neuroscience Departmental Students' Association (PNDA) 2024 Academic Research Panel

Lauren Hong, Jerlene Pandian, Isabelle Pastula, Kayla Relleve, Solomon Tse
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The 8th Annual CCNM Research Day: Student Research & Innovation in Naturopathic Medicine

Madison Arnold, Domenique Barbaro, Tiffany Turner, Monique Aucoin, Neda Ebrahimi, Kieran Cooley
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WISE National Conference 2024: Endless Exploration

Sanjmi Khurana, Sophia Joulaei, Alishba Mansoor, Esther Zhou, Anne Chow, Anne Huynh
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Richard E. Peter 15th Annual Biology Conference (2024)

Lisa R. MacLeod, Carina Lopez, Aduratomi Etuk, Prabashi Wickramasinghe
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2024 NeuGeneration Case Competition: Neurodiversity

Eileen Danaee, Adam Renato Carbonara, Neleah Lavoie
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SciNapse 2023-2024 Undergraduate Science Case Competition: The Mysterious World of Fungi

Rebecca Krnel, Jade Gamelin Kao, Andréanne Ménard
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The 15th Annual University of Ottawa Healthcare Symposium: 2024 Pitch-O-Rama Competition

Niyoosha Tabassum, Rahima Hasmani
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“Scientific Horizons: Student Research with MedWrite Academy”

Moshe Shalom, Harpriya Khela
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The 2024 Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare Abstract Book

Rose Binley-Ewing, Tima Al Shammaa
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Primary Research

Favorable Changes in Salivary Uric Acid and Acyl Peptide Enzyme Hydrolase Activity in a Photobiomodulation Pilot Study

Uyen M. Dao, Chase H. Warburton, Tracy M. Covey
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Exploring the Feasibility of Applying Deep Learning for the Early Prediction of Arthritis

Jiaxuan Chen, Xiangxuan Kong
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The Implementation of Deep Learning Algorithm with Gaussian Blur Data Preprocessing in Circular RNA Classification and Detection

Evint Leovonzko, Callixta F. Cahyaningrum, Rachmania Ulwani
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The Shifting Tide: Investigating If Tropical Micro-Tidal Zones Act as Diverse Ecotones with Small-Scale Spatial Diversity Analysis of Ophiuroidea and Echinoidea

Shauna L. Dworatzek
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Comparing the Pre-COVID-19 Pandemic and During-Pandemic Hospitalizations of Youth Ages 5-24 for Mental Health Disorders in Canada

Beatriz Rigo Moises, Claire L. Johnson, Jonathan Tung, Taylor Zhang
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Review

The Effect of Existing Heart Allocation Criteria on Transplant Outcomes Globally: A Systematic Review

Rachel Serrao, Sumaiya Iqbal, Danica Coutinho
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The Role of Regulatory T Cells (Tregs) in Tumorigenesis: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Kian Torabiardakani
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The Role of DNA Methylation in Regulating Skeletal Muscle Adaptation to Exercise: A Literature Review

Rozhan Aali, Pardis Shirkani
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The Effect of Rhythmic Auditory Stimulation on Gait in Adults with Multiple Sclerosis: A Literature Review

Kimberly Norn
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Mouse Models of HER2+ Human Breast Cancer: A Literature Review

Tima Al Shammaa
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The Role of ICAM-1 on Immune Cells in Glioblastoma: A Literature Review

Xiaoxue Cui
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A Scoping Review of 20-100NM Gold Nanomaterials for Cancer Diagnosis

Alastair N. Steward, Wara V. Fernandez
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Role of ICAM1 on Immune Cells in Glioblastoma: A Review Study

Anoushka Kang
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Medical School Negatively Affected Underrepresented Minority Student Wellness: A Rapid Review

Manvir Dhothar
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Mechanisms of AML1-ETO Induced Transcription Factor Dysregulation, Epigenetic Modification, and Immune System Evasion in Pre-Leukemic Stem Cells

Karoll Kaveen Thanaraj, Likitha Busanelli
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Influence of Known Genetic Risk Factors for Atherosclerosis on People with Different Racial Backgrounds

Yijie Sun, Haochong Yang
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Optimizing Chimeric Artificial T Cell Receptor Therapy for Solid Tumour Targeting by Manipulating the Tumour Microenvironment: A Literature Review

Quinn E. Godfrey, Alexandra Kostich
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Comparing The Effects of Metformin and Exercise-Based Lifestyle Interventions for Symptom Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): A Literature Review

Angela Gao, Jean-Ren Wen
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Oropharyngeal Candidiasis, Candida Albicans Infections, and Oral Immune Mediators Associated with Oral Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A Literature Review

Cameron B.R. King
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Contemporary Machine Learning Approaches Towards Biomechanical Analysis in the Diagnosis and Prognosis Prediction of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review

Michael Zhang, Sophia Yang
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Evaluating Wait Time Management Strategies for Canadian Physiotherapy Services: A Scoping Review

Amy R.J. Wenzel, Shanda Duggleby Wenzel
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Effects of Prenatal Nicotine Exposure on Short-Term and Long-Term Memory: A Literature Review

Sophia M. Mason
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Where Do We Stand in Targeted Therapy Against BRCA1/2 Deficient Cancers?

Zoe Manuel-Epstein
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Rising Biomarkers in the Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma: A Narrative Review

Anaïs Miners, Lyndon C. Walsh
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The Effects of Photodynamic Therapy as a Treatment for Peri-implantitis Patients: A Literature Review

Emma N. Tabarsi
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The Effects of Aging on Gut Microbiome Composition and Association With Age-Related Disease States: A Literature Review

Abaigeal L. Kelso
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Circulating Tumor Cells and Cell-Free DNA/RNA Liquid Biopsies vs. Traditional Tissue Biopsy to Improve Cancer Screening: A Scoping Review

Derek W. Ren
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The Role of Synaptopathy in Alzheimer's Disease: A Review of Key Transgenic Mouse Models

Elif Sari, Hamdaan Ahmad, Teresa Ng
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Contributions of Macrophages in the Disease Pathology of Myocardial Infarction and Atherosclerosis: A Literature Review

Conrad Neil Canoneo
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Electroencephalography and Magnetoencephalography Signatures of Ketamine Treatment in Depression: A Literature Review

Eva M. Geoghegan
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The Reliability of Functional Brain Connectivity as a Biomarker in the Prediction of Suicide Risk in Neurodegenerative Disease Populations: A Literature Review

Natalie A. Bovin
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Investigating Therapeutic Potential of Targeting Platelets in Cancer Treatment: A Literature Review

Bahar Taghizadeh
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The Impact of Extracellular Vesicles on Inflammation in the Tumor Microenvironment of Sarcomas: A Literature Review

Bob-Shen Yan, Ethan J. Schmidt
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The Implications of DNMT Mutations and the Prognostic and Therapeutic Relevance of DNMTis in AML: A Literature Review

Kaela J. Di Liddo
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Examining Potential Biomarkers for Depression Diagnosis: A Literature Review

Gurveen K. Dhillon, Selena C. Gangaram
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The Role of Endogenous Circular RNAs in Glioblastoma Treatment Resistance: A Literature Review

Sejal Mohapatra
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The Relationship of Food Insecurity and Mental Health in Single-Parent Households: A Literature Review

Jorja R. Strickland
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Targeting Macrophages as a Novel Therapy to Treat Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: A Literature Review

Callum Todrick, Jordan Ma, Miklaus Singh
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Fecal Calprotectin as a Biomarker of Depression Severity: A Systematic Review

Kuljeet K. Chohan, Bharat Duggal
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Molecular Mechanisms Driving Alveolarization and Their Clinical Implications: A Literature Review

Raxsana Sivapalan
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The Role of Disease-Associated Microglia in Neurodegenerative Disease: A Review

Victoria Labuda, Masilan A. Sundara
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Research Protocol

The Effects of Alistipes-Produced GABA on the Murine Gut-Brain Serotonergic System and Major Depressive Disorder: A Research Protocol

Jia N. Vedante, Julia C. Ingarao
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A Tibetan Allele of EPAS1 as a Model for Investigating the Role of HIF-2α in Ewing Sarcoma

Julia E. Shaw
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Ibuprofen and Antibiotic Co-Delivery via Nanoparticles: A Novel Approach to Treating Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections in Cystic Fibrosis - A Protocol Study

Hasti Tajdari
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Investigating SHP and PCSK9 Interactions in Cholesterol-Mediated Cardiovascular Diseases: A Research Protocol

Moon Young Bae, Rachel Kim, Judy Wang
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Deciphering the Role of AMPK in Regulating Integrin Profile of Tumor-Derived Exosomes as a Potential Antimetastatic Strategy

Ayshin Mehrabi
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Assessing the Induced Adipose Tissue Browning Effects of Hypoxic Swimming and Cold-Water Exposure in Healthy Human Participants Using Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS)

Kim Malvin A. Sales
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Assessing the Comparative Effectiveness of Upregulation of Beta Cell Identity Genes and Downregulation of Senescence-Associated Markers for Senescence Reversal: A Research Protocol

Aryana Hossein Khani
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Investigating Combined Treatment of Menstrual Blood-Derived and Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media in Endometriosis Mouse Models: A Research Protocol

David N. Nasri, Elizabeth R. Lunev
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Fungal Proteases in the Preventative Treatment of Peanut Allergies: A Research Protocol

Maggie Mallabone, Norah Dickie, Portia Viel
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CRISPR-Mediated Transcriptional Activation of Squalene Synthase to Increase the Biosynthesis of Anticancer Metabolite Inotodiol in Inonotus Obliquus: A Research Protocol

Adrian G. Jones, Dylan T. Remington
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Harnessing RNA Interference to Constrain Ustilago hordei Growth and Barley Infection

Emily Jiang, Olivia Xu
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Investigating Effects of Atorvastatin and Lactulose on ameliorating Crohn’s Disease in 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzene Sulphonic Acid (TNBS)-Induced Colitis: A Research Protocol

Shiuli Khanna, Susan C. Verdes
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The Cognitive-Enhancing Effects of Lion’s Mane in A Rodent Model of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A Research Protocol

Joyce van Paassen, Laura Kostwinder
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An Alternative to Conventional Antibiotics - The Antimicrobial Properties of Deacetylated Chitin Extracted from Gongronella Butleri: A Research Protocol

Malika Peera, Ariel Tayo-Ajimoko, Fiona Liao
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The Use of Water Filters to Prevent Contagious Skin Infections Amidst Refugee Camps: A Research Protocol

Veronica Grignano, Cynthia Duan, Eva Chima, Noure Dalya Selmi, Mariam Abdelmalek
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The Association Between Dietary Phytoestrogens and Endometriosis Development

Mohaddeseh Pakzamir, Neville Mitchell
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The Influence of Sex Hormones on Osteoarthritis Pain Perception in Mice

Dhara Parsania , Arnica Khaton, Sophia Chander
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Mass Media’s Potential to Increase Climate Anxiety, Self-Efficacy, and Pro-Environmental Behaviour: A Research Protocol

Renee N. Shantz
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Examining Efficacy of Kidney-Targeted Nanoparticle Immunosuppressant Therapy on Lupus Nephritis in a Murine Autoimmune Disease Model

Katinka Miklossy
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Therapeutic Potential of Fungally Derived Psilocybin Extract in Morphine-Dependent Mice: A Research Protocol

Linda Nguyen, Sona Regonda, Adam Gaisinsky
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The Contribution of Tonic Inhibition to Cognitive Deficits in a Mouse Model of Bipolar Disease

Natasha A. Vacca
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Increasing Ambient GABA Levels in the Hippocampus to Improve Cognition in a Mouse Model of Schizophrenia: A Research Protocol

Ivan Miliukov
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Preventing Atrial Fibrillation in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy using Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Abiramee Kathirgamanathan, Akshita Nair
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Early Treatment Schedule Optimization of Trained-Immunity Mediated Immunotherapy of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer (NMIBC): A Research Protocol

Daron A. Savaya
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Usage of Psilocybin to Treat Huntington's Disease: A Research Protocol

Cynthia Duan, Navid Farkhondehpay, Viana Safa, Emma Yuan
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Examining the Relationship Between Schizophrenia and Cannabis Use: A Research Protocol

Melissa Perez
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Association Between Appetite-Regulating Hormonal Levels and Body Composition Among Adults With Pre-operative Bed Undergoing Bariatric Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study Protocol

Richelle Antonythasan
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Examining the Neural Basis of Pain Tolerance and Fearlessness About Death in Suicide Risk: A Research Protocol

Sarina Rain
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Exploring the Potential of Antisense Technologies to Enhance Traditional Antifungal Treatments for Candida albicans Biofilms

Seleem Badawy, Justin Sandrasagra, Ciaran Byles-Ho, Tomos Salathiel
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Exploring the Impact of Molecular Hydrogen Therapy on Oxidative Stress in Bleomycin-Induced Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Research Protocol

Kauel Brahmbhatt, Tasnim Roza, Zaynab Azeem
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Encyclopedia Entry

The Indigenous Medicine Wheel

Thomas Liang
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Aducanumab

Keysa K. Mundel, Corin R. Cooper
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Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders Among the Visually Impaired

Kamand Abedi
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Editorial

Introducing a Novel Research Education Initiative: The URNCST Journal Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Encyclopedia Entry Initiative

Ankush Sharma, Grace Li, Hamas Tariq, Dorna Ahmadi Aliabadi, Chun Ju Liang, Ahmad Yasir Omar, Neha Dhanvanthry, Jeremy Y. Ng
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