MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES CLASS OF 2021 ACCOLADES
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MSBS PROGRAM DIRECTOR - JOY HENDERSON
CONGRATULATIONS
SPECIAL EDITION
Dear MSBS Class of 2021,
PRESIDENT J. Bradley Creed
It has been an honor and privilege to know you during your time in the MSBS program. These last two years have been an adventure. You stuck with us through a tough transition and earned your master’s degree while navigating a pandemic. Take a moment to acknowledge this. You should be proud.
INTERIM DEAN Jim Powers, DO
While reflecting, remember the person you were when you started the program in August 2019, see how much has changed. You have experienced life, loss, and celebration, you survived. You have proven time and time again that you have it in you to overcome any obstacle in your path. I wish I could be at the graduation ceremony to personally hug you and tell you how proud I am of you, but I cannot, so I will save those hugs for a safer time. Remember, MSBS will always be your family, no matter where life takes you. We look forward to hearing about your accomplishments and want to support you in any way we can. You will make the world a better place. Always remember, you got this! Again, congratulations on your achievement and best wishes for your next journey. Sincerely, Joy Henderson Director of the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program
ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR BIOMEDICAL AFFAIRS Robert Terreberry, PhD ASSISTANT ACADEMIC OFFICER | MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Amy Hinkelman, PhD DIRECTOR | MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Joy Henderson ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES Sheri Dailey, MA CONTRIBUTORS Sarah Bowman, Shelley Hobbs ________________________________ Founded in 1887, Campbell University is a private, coeducational institution where faith, learning and service excel. Campbell offers programs in the liberal arts, sciences and professions with undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees. The University is comprised of the College of Arts & Sciences, the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, the School of Education, the College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, the Divinity School, the Catherine W. Wood School of Nursing, the School of Engineering and the Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine. Campbell University was ranked among the Best Regional Universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report in its America’s Best Colleges 2016 edition and named one of the “100 Best College Buys” in the nation by Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc. EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans www.campbell.edu/employment
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M S B S P R O G R A M A S S I S TA N T D I R E C T O R - S H E R I D A I L E Y
WELL WISHES
Dear MSBS Graduates, Proudly hanging on the wall in my office is the photo taken on the lawn outside Levine Hall of your class on orientation day. I look at each face smiling back at me with such pride and admiration! Each one of you has risen to the challenges presented to you while in the MSBS program, particularly those that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. You have shown incredible growth and maturity in how you have handled each challenge. William Ellery Channing once said, “Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.” There is no denying that ‘the COVID era’ has been a tumultuous time, however, your mental fortitude and resilience saw you through. In the past two years, you have learned being flexible is fundamental to succeeding. Sometimes being flexible meant adjusting study skills, and sometimes it meant learning to embrace online learning platforms, and sometimes it meant getting creative in ways to form virtual study groups. You were flexible when it mattered, yet resolute in accomplishing what you set out to do. As I reflect on that photo taken that very first day I see friendships made, I see individuals with a steadfast commitment to reaching their goals, I see compassion, intelligence, and beautiful souls. I fondly recall you stopping by to see me (or was it the candy jar J) not only to talk about the program, but also sharing life experiences, photos of family or pets, stories and laughter. As you move forward from this point to embark on the next stages of your professional lives, I hope you will always look back at your time in the MSBS program as a place where you were surrounded by those who believed in you, and recognized that you are capable of great things! Pause for a moment … really take it in … you did it! Sheri Dailey Assistant Director of the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program “WHERE THERE IS NO STRUGGLE, THERE IS NO STRENGTH.” – OPRAH WINFREY 4
C O N G RAT U L AT I O N S M S B S C L ASS OF 2021! BEST WISHES FROM THE CLASS OF 2022!
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES CLASS OF 2021 CAPSTONE PROJECTS Sarah Ainsley
Remdesivir: A Treatment for the 2019 Novel Coronavirus
Brittany Apple
Sarah Ainsley Edenton, NC
BS, Biology Meredith College
Brittany Apple Grimesland, NC
BS, Biology Campbell University
Erianna Bass Indianapolis, IN
BS, Community Health Indiana University
Leny Vanessa Bernardo Baltimore, MD BS, Biology Stevenson University
Environmental Impact of Diet: What Are the Environmental Impacts of a “Healthy” Diet? Are There Ways to Reduce Carbon/ Methane Footprint and Maintain a HealthPromoting Diet
Erianna Bass
Single-Stranded Antisense Oligonucleotide Therapy Development and Its Role in Addressing Four of The Leading Causes of Mortality in The United States
Vanessa Bernardo
The Role of Elastic Energy in Tendons and Modifications Due to Exercise
Darrica Byrd
Efficacy of Treatments for Motor and Nonmotor Manifestations of Elderly Patients with Parkinson Disease
Darrica Byrd Indianapolis, IN
BS, Biology Johnson. C. Smith University
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Lucas Capito Salisbury, NC BA, Biology UNC Charlotte
Lucas Capito
The Implications of COVID-19 and its Effects on Bodily Functions
CAPSTONE PROJECTS Alexandra De La Cruz
Buruli Ulcer: Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Eradication Measures
Eboni Gadson
COVID-19: Epidemiology & Socioeconomic Aspects Alexandra De La Cruz Raleigh, NC
BS, Human Biology North Carolina State University
Eboni Gadson Memphis, TN
BA, Psychology Washington University St. Louis MA/EdS, School Psychology University of Memphis
Kyla Jones Vienna, VA
BS, Biology; BA, Anthropology James Madison University
Madeline McIntosh Grand Rapids, MI
BS, Neuroscience Michigan State University
Kyla Jones
COVID-19 and Thrombosis: Pathophysiology and Implications for Treatment
Madeline McIntosh
Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment
Alexandra Miranda
Shared Genetic and Environmental Factors between Type I Diabetes and Celiac Disease
Alexandra Mollica
Caloric Restriction-Based Life Extension
Judy Nguyen
Specific Factors Involved in Intracapsular Hip Fracture Treatments Alexandra Miranda Williamsburg, VA
BS, Biology Virginia Commonwealth University
Alexandra Mollica Centreville, MD BS, Psychology Bridgewater College
Phuong Thao Nguyen Fitzgerald, GA
BS, Biological Engineering University of Georgia
Frank Ofori-Addo Accra, Ghana BS, Biology Concord University
Frank Ofori-Addo
The Physiology of Kwashiorkor
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CAPSTONE PROJECTS Puja Patel
Effect of Foot Arch Deformities on Gait and Possible Treatments
Sheram Serrano-Camacho
Interrelationship of the intestinal microbiome in Alzheimer's disease through the gut-brain axis
Daniel van Rooyen
Metagenomic Sequencing Applied to Epidemiology and Healthcare
Puja Patel Clemmons, NC BS, Psychology UNC Chapel Hill
Sheram Serrano Camacho Deltona, FL BS, Biology UNC Charlotte
Daniel van Rooyen Pensacola, FL BS, Biology Campbell University
Spencer Winspear Raleigh, NC BS, Biochemistry Campbell University
Spencer Winspear
Preventing the Spread of Mosquito-Borne Infectious Disease Through Advances in Vector Control
END OF YEAR CAPSTONE PRESENTATION VIA ZOOM. Outstanding Presentation Award: Alexandra Miranda (left photo, 3rd down) 2nd and 3rd finalists: Frank Ofori-Addo and Spencer Winspear.
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"To the extent at which we strive to find fulfillment and joy in what we do, moments like graduation day should bring relief, satisfaction and the elation of making another step towards a calling in life - rather than just a job or a career. Even more so, during a time of permanent distraction and hardship that the pandemic imposed, you fought off unusual challenges! I hope that your Physiology course provided you with more than a body of knowledge, but included a spark of inspiration and enhancement of your personal growth. My heartfelt congratulations and cheers to YOUR NEXT STEP! Do not be a stranger, keep in touch!" Dr. Snezana Petrovic
MSBS 2021
FACULTY WELL WISHES
"Congratulations to the Class of 2021! It has been an honor and joy to be a part of your amazing journey these past two years. A few pearls of wisdom…remember who you are and the dream you are fighting for (and you will have to fight for it at times!). When you fall down, get up, learn from it, and try again. Focus on achieving your dream…not the time it takes to get there. YOU’VE GOT THIS!" Forever Your Cheerleader, Dr. Hinkelman “A big congratulations to my advisees, Judy and Kyla, and to all of the graduating class of 2021! Your class has had to weather many a storm and will come through stronger and better equipped to pursue your professional goals – best of luck to you all!" Sincerely, Dr. Green” "Whoa, that was huge! This last year (2020-2021) has been weird and challenging. We’ve adapted, kept moving forward, and got it done! BIG congrats Class of 2021! Enjoy this accomplishment. Embrace the happiness. Continue to keep moving forward…you’ve got a lot to do and so much to give!" All the best, Dr. Bonnie Brenseke 9
SARAH AINSLEY: Best listener BRITTANY APPLE: Most caffeinated ERIANNA BASS: Most nerdy L. VANESSA BERNARDO: Most active DARRICA BYRD: Most likely to have the most plants LUCAS CAPITO: Most relaxed
MSBS 2021
CLASS SUPERLATIVES
ALEXANDRA DE LA CRUZ: Best moral support EBONI GADSON: Mom of the group KYLA JONES: Most likely to start a non-profit MADELINE MCINTOSH: Best person to be quarantined with ALEXANDRA MIRANDA: Most likely to go into pediatrics ALEXANDRA MOLLICA: Most likely to be fashionably late JUDY NGUYEN: Best dressed FRANK OFORI-ADDO: Goofiest goofball PUJA PATEL: Most likely to become a professor SHERAM SERRANO CAMACHO: Best hugs DANIEL VAN ROOYEN: Most involved SPENCER WINSPEAR: Most likely to be a neurosurgeon
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C L A S S R E P R E S E N TAT I V E
SARAH AINSLEY It is hard to believe that two years have passed since we first walked into Levine Hall. On orientation day, as we pronounced our names for graduation, we were reassured by the then second years how quickly that day would come. At that moment, all I could think about was how wrong they were; however, as I write this letter, I realize just how wrong I had been. Throughout these past two years, we faced the good, the bad, and the ugly together. Even in the midst of a pandemic, our class continued to give a constant stream of support, encouragement, and kindness to each other. We started as a group of strangers from a multitude of backgrounds, but through every weekend study session, post-exam dinners, mixers, and Zoom study session we found ourselves becoming family. This program challenged us at every turn and constantly pushed our academic limits; however, even though there were times we were unsure if we could make it through, here we are, a degree in hand, proving that we have what it takes. I want to take a minute to stop and say we did it! I am so blessed to have experienced this program with each of you as my classmates and I can never express how grateful I am to have known each and every one of you. Even though we are parting as classmates, I will forever be cheering each of you on in your future endeavors. I know without a doubt that we will each become successful healthcare professionals one day, and I look forward to the day I can greet each and every one of you once more as fellow professionals in our chosen fields. Sarah Ainsley 12
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DANIEL VAN ROOYEN Dear MSBS class of 2021, We have overcome the unthinkable in our brief two years together. I do not think it bears repeating the struggles and hardships we have overcome. Nevertheless, the circumstance does call for recognition of our resilience and dedication to this program. Each of us has sacrificed and worked our very best in the pursuit of not only bettering ourselves but also bettering the lives of others through our hard work. Collectively you have demonstrated the characteristics of what it means to be Campbell University students through service and pursuit of the stars. It fills me with pride to have spent these two years with each one of you. Though we will soon be going on our separate ways, I know we have made lasting friendships that we will carry with us onto the next stages of our lives. I thank all of you personally for the constant support and friendship you have shown me and to the rest of our class. I wish all of you the best, and I hope that our paths will continue to meet again. Sincerely Yours, Daniel “Dan” van Rooyen
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2020-2021 MSBS
TEACHING FACULTY Oleg Alekseev, MD, PhD Christopher Breivogel, PhD Bonnie Brenseke, DVM, PhD, DACVP Khalil Eldeeb, PhD Adam Foster, PhD David Green, PhD Terri Hamrick, PhD Amy Hinkelman, PhD Stephen Holly, PhD Robert Larson, MD Katherine Lawrence, PhD Warren Lushia, PhD Timothy Marks, PhD Terence Mitchell, PhD Jane Moran, MLS Bruce Newton, PhD Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA Snezana Petrović, MD, PhD, FASN Victor Pulgar, PhD Maxx Toler, PhD Kassim Traore, PhD Zachary Vaskalis, MS Hong Zhu, PhD 14
MSBS CLASS OF 2021
END OF YEAR ZOOM (THANKS COVID-19)
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