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INTERPROFESSIONAL RESEARCH DAY 2021 Student and faculty researchers on the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Bradenton, Florida campus submitted a total of 175 projects submissions in the Interprofessional Research Day 2021 event. The abundance of participants – more than 800 – established a new campus record. LECOM research directors and faculty members dedicated their expert mentorship and judging skills to enable triumphant results during the annual event. Under the attentive auspices of Research Directors, Dr. Kevin Raisch, Dr. Michael Mueller, Professor Teri Runo, Dr. Purushottam Lamichlane, and Dr. Thomas Yoon, the collaborative and probative discovery sessions were well-presented and successfully delivered. The event began on April 15, 2021 and all submissions were made on that single day during an 11-hour presentation period. The Interprofessional Research Day was held in a completely virtual format and participation in the process was divided into separate steps that included a review and evaluation of two research posters, a review of video presentations, and a presentation quiz. Employing the technologies of ZOOM, Survey Monkey, and the LECOM Media Suite, students and faculty were able to register their research projects and record their poster presentations in
a format that was capable of being viewed via a simple portal log-in from any Internet-accessible location. Research Day participation was then submitted to the respective Deans. “The event is a testament to a ‘can do’ attitude, bolstered by careful coordination with our research directors, students, and IT team members all harnessing the power of digital systems to create success,” commented Dr. Tim Novak, Research Day coordinator. Official poster scores resulted in 1st, 2nd and 3rd-place winners in each school who received cash awards of $500, $300, and $100 respectively. The Research Day prize winners for the LECOM Bradenton Interprofessional Research Day 2021 are: SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE 1st Place: SDM-808 Effect of Chlorhexidine on Bonding Strength of Dentin Students: Jordan Carey D2, Leah Kimerer D2, Irene Thomas D2 Faculty Mentors: Dr. Hind Hussein, Dr. Nader Abdulhameed
2nd Place: SDM-814 Bonding Orthodontic Resin Cement to Stainless Steel Crown Under Load/Thermocycling Student: Melissa Matick D3 Faculty Mentors: Dr. Hind Hussein, Dr. Nader Abdulhameed 3rd Place: SDM-806 Periodontitis and Inflammation: Analysis of Cytokines for a Personalized Medicine Treatment of Periodontitis Students: Stanley John D3, Elborz Safarzadeh D4, Kimia Ahmadian D4 Faculty Mentors: Dr. P. Lamichhane, Dr. Tom Yoon, Dr. Dennis Youngblood, Dr. Julie Brown 4th Place: SDM-804 Effect of Chlorhexidine on Bonding Strength to Enamel Students: Jordan Carey D2, Leah Kimerer D2, Irene Thomas D2 Faculty Mentors: Dr. Hind Hussein, Dr. Nader Abdulhameed SCHOOL OF PHARMACY 1st Place Should Exergaming be Incorporated into the Plan of Care for Those with Frailty Students: Ashley Ball, Cara Hubbell, Emad Obid, Carla Ochoa, Raissa Polo Arias Faculty Mentor: Dr. Rachel Ogden
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