Research Streams
Research Stream Mentor/ PI: Dr. Michael Lehker (Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences)
Research Stream Instructor: Magali Ayala, Dr. Seratna Guadarrama
Title: Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes in the Human Parasite Trichomonas vaginalis
Dr. Lehker's research stream description
2nd Annual Biomedical Freshman Research Initiative (BFRI) Research Symposium - December 5, 2017
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Dr. Lehker and Dr. Guadarama’s 2nd Year BFRI Stream |
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3rd Place – Andrea Bustos, Kyli Chen, May-Hui Ding and Saul Lopez Title: DNA Isolation of Trichomonas Vaginalis (Dr. Lehker and Dr. Guadarama’s Research Stream) |
Research Stream Mentor/PI: Dr. Karen Martirosyan (Department of Physics)
Research Stream Instructor: Ivan Davila
Title: Determining the Biocidal Properties of Antimicrobial Nanoparticles
Dr. Martirosyan’s research stream description
Research Stream Mentor/ PI: Dr. Saraswathy Nair (Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences)
Research Stream Instructor: Dr. Hongxing Lu
Title: Determining the Importance of the Role of Stress Management in Improving Health Outcomes
Dr. Nair’s research stream description
2nd Annual Biomedical Freshman Research Initiative (BFRI) Research Symposium - December 5, 2017
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Dr. Nair and Dr. Lu’s 2nd Year BFRI Stream |
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1st Place – Robert de la Garza, Sarai Doria and Erik Escobedo Title: Effects of Psychological Stress on Body Weight and Lifestyle in Hispanics Students in a Low Income Area |
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2nd Place – Enrique Pena, Paul Shane and Luis Villegas Title: Effects of Psychological Stress on Dietary Behavior in Hispanic Student |
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| Dr. Sue Anne Chew BFRI Program Contact Office: BBRHB 2.112 Phone: 956-882-6518 sueanne.chew@utrgv.edu |