2022 Young Investigator Awardees
Nicholas Fried, Louisana State University Health Science Center
Chronic Inhaled Nicotine-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Ventricular Remodeling are Mediated by Angiotensin-II Type 1 Receptor
Manoj Jagadeesh, Oklahoma State University
Senescence-Associated Secretory Phenotype (SASP) factors down-regulate glutamate transporter expression in human brainstem astrocytes through a paracrine fashion
Emily Kappes, University of Cincinnati
Molecular Characterization of the Inhibin Heterodimer and it's role in Activin Antagonism
Roshan Kumari, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Role of SMAD2/3 on Diet-Induced Obesity and Adiposity
Xiang Li, SUNY Upstate
ABI1 regulates STAT3 transcriptional activity through a DNA binding mechanism*
Zheng Li, Louisana State University
Improvement of cell viability via optimizing bioinks and cell-loading approach for cell-free 3D bioprinting*
Solomon Owumi, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
Unfettered antibiotics access, microbial resistance and carcinogenesis
Weiqiong Rong, Louisiana State University
Roles of Cysteine-rich Secretory Protein LCCL Domain Containing 2 (CRISPLD2) in Differentiation of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Mahdeih Shabanian, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Optimal Classification of Small Volumetric Dataset: 2D or 3D CNN in Infant Brain Age Prediction
Vinoth Sigamani, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Protective Effect of scaRNA20-modified Cardiomyocytes Exposed Under Hypoxic Condition
Jiapeng Wang, University of Cincinnati
Disruption of Sonic Hedgehog Signaling impairs adult neurogenesis and leads to increased anxiety/depressionlike behavior in healthy and stroke animals
2020 Young Investigator Awardees
Garen Anderson, University of North Texas Health Science Center
White Mountain Expedition 2019: Peaks and Valleys - Oscillatory cerebral blood flow at high altitude
Tess Dupre, University of Arizona
Stimulation of 5-HT1F Receptor Increases Vascular Recovery Following Ischemia/Reperfusion-Induced AKI
Lucia Barbier Torres, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
The Prolyl Isomerase PIN1 Impairs Methionine Adenosyltransferase α1 Mitochondrial Targeting in Alcoholic Liver Disease
Raisa Monteiro, Oklahoma State University
Obesity-Induced Sympathoexcitation Causes Glial Senescence in the Brainstem
Oishi Paul, Emory University
IL-6 Increases ROS via Rac1, Leading to Mineralocorticoid Receptor and ENaC Activation
Alexander Rosenberg, University of North Texas Health Science Center
White Mountain Expedition 2019: The Impact of Sustained Hypoxia on Cerebral Blood Flow Responses and
Epiphani Simmons, University of Arizona
Restoration of the blood-spinal cord barrier after spinal cord injury through 5-HT1F receptor mediated mitochondrial biogenesis
Mahesh Kuma Sivasubramanian, Oklahoma State University
Oxidative Stress-Induced Senescence alters Glutamate Transporter Expression in Human Brainstem Astrocytes
Nipuna Weerasinghe, University of Arizona
Modulation of GPCR Function by Membrane Lipids and Water
Hongxia Zhang, University of North Texas Health Science Center
High complement levels in serum exosomes impact brain rewiring after ischemic stroke through microglia-dependent synaptic plasticity
Weinan Zhou, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
FXR regulates metabolic function of fat depots during obesity
2019 Young Investigator Awardees
Megan Beggs, University of Alberta
Sarika Chaudhari, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Courtney Clyburn, Penn State University College of Medicine
Erich Giebel, University of Cincinnati
Delton Hall, Oklahoma State University
Adriana Hernandez Santini, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
Joyce Kim, Penn State College of Medicine
Jason McCoy, University of Cincinnati
Valerie Rodriguez-Irizarry, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
Armando Ruiz-Justiz, University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
Mavis Tenkorang, University of North Texas Health Science Center
Christina Wicker, University of Cincinnati
2018 Young Investigator Awardees
Hana Baker, Indiana University School of Medicine
Sarika Chaudhari, University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
Gillian Hecht, Emory University
Malgorzata Kasztan, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Alexandria Marciante, University of North Texas Health Science Center
Mary Adrienne McGinn, Louisiana State University
Subhra Nag, Cleveland State University
Flora Park, University of North Texas Health Science Center
Ying Xiao, West China Hospital, Sichuan University
Weinan Zhou, University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign
2017 Young Investigator Awardees
Alyssa CobbsMorehouse School of MedicinePoster: April 23, 9AM, Session 716. Diabetic Renal DiseaseSuppression of Albumin_Induced Matrix Metalloproteinase_9 by Rosiglitazone in Renal Tubular Epithelial CellsElia El HajjLouisiana State University Health Sciences CenterPoster: April 24, 9AM, Session 881. Extracellular Matrix, Cell Interacion and Tissue OrganizationCardioprotective Effects of Lysyl Oxidase Inhibition Against Adverse Extracellular Matrix Remodeling and Cardiomyocyte ApoptosisNathalie FuentesPenn State College of MedicinePoster: April 23, 9AM, Session 726. Airway Responsiveness and Smooth Muscle Cell BiologySex Differences and Role of Sex Hormones in the Expression of Inflammatory Mediators and Lung Function in Response to OzoneWhitney GibbsMedical University of South Carolina and University of ArizonaActivation of 5-hydroxytrptamine 1F receptor induces mitochondrial biogenesis through dual mechanismsJoanna HodgesThe Pennsylvania State UniversityVitamin A Supplementation Redirects the Flow of Retinyl Esters from Peripheral to
Central Organs in Neonatal Rats Raised under Vitamin A_Marginal ConditionsNoah JouetteUniversity of North Texas Health Science CenterBrief Exposure to Intermittent Hypoxia Prolongs QTc in Human Subjects,
which is Abrogated with AT1a Receptor Blockade
Jinhui LiThe Ohio State UniversityGreen Tea Extract Protects Against Hepatic NFB Activation Along The Gut-Liver Axis In Diet-Induced
Obese Mice With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis By Reducing EndotoxinDerek SeidelTexas A&M UniversityDried Plums Modify the Colon Luminal Metabolome in a Rat Model of Colon CarcinogenesisJustin SprickUniversity of North Texas Health Science CenterCombined Effects of Remote Ischemic Preconditioning and Aerobic Exercise on Sympathetic and Cerebrovascular Responses: A Novel Adaptation of Blood Flow Restriction
2016 Young Investigator Awardees
Steven Brooks, West Virginia University
Pharmacological Inhibition of NAD(P)H Oxidase with the Peptide gp91ds-tat During Ischemic Stroke Reduces Infarct Volume and Improves Vascular Reactivity in Obese Zucker Rats
Sarika Chaudhari, University of North Texas Health Science Center
Store Operated Ca2+ Entry Suppressed TGF&[beta]1- Smad3 Signaling Pathway in Glomerular Mesangial Cells
Karen Doersch, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
Wound Healing in a Model of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus may be Delayed by a Lack of Interleukin-2
Rachel Fenske, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Loss of the inhibitory G-protein, Gz, protects against Type I Diabetes-like hyperglycemia by stimulating islet signaling pathways that promote beta-cell function and survival
Kuan-Hsun Huang, Pennsylvania State University
Lipid Emulsions, Rich in n-3 or n-9 Fatty Acids, Reverse the Progression of Parenteral Nutrition-Induced Hepatic Steatosis in Mice
Vasundhara Kain, University of Alabama At Birmingham
Resolution Agonist 15-epi-Lipoxin A4 Directs FPR2 to Expedite Healing Phase Post-Myocardial Infarction
Gilberto Moralez, UNT Health Science Center
Centrally Acting Perindopril Attenuates the Exercise Induced Increase in Muscle Sympathetic Nerve Activity during Heavy Dynamic Exercise
Van Ninh, Louisiana State University Health Science Center
Lysyl Oxidase Inhibition Alleviates Fibrosis and Dysfunction in Rodents with Established Cardiac Disease
Jillian Noblet, Indiana University School of Medicine
Role of leptin in coronary vascular dysfunction and proliferation
Stacey Rodenbeck, Indiana University School of Medicine
SERCA inhibition attenuates medial thickening in an organ culture model of coronary artery disease
Cynthia Tchio, Morehouse School of Medicine
Leptin Regulation of HDAC and miRNA affect Pancreatic Cancer Stem Cells
2015 Young Investigator Awardees
Bryan Becker
University of Nebraska Medical Center
"Reduced Sympathetic Tone by Overexpression of Kv 4.3 in the Rostral Ventrolateral Medulla (RVLM) of Rats with Heart Failure"
Rebecca Bruning
The Pennsylvania State University
"Characterization of intracellular Ca2+ handling in vascular smooth muscle cells isolated from amputated human limbs"
Jessica Faulkner
University of Mississippi Medical Center
"Treatment with Vitamin D attenuates blood pressure and immune activation in a preeclamptic rat model"
Ayeeshik Kole
Indiana University School of Medicine
"Collagen-binding Peptide Attenuates Catheter-Induced Coronary Vasospasm"
Mykola Mamenko, UT Health Science Center at Houston
"Disrupted store-operated calcium entry causes nephrogenic Diabetes insipidus in rats"
Marshall Naimo
West Virginia University
"Elevated Methylation Status in Old Rat Skeletal Muscle Supports Gene Expression Disparities in Response to Injury"
Felix Nau
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
"Allergic Asthma and Serotonin 5-HT2 Receptor Activation: New Therapeutic Directions"
Anh Nguyen, University of North Texas, Health Science Center
Pyruvate Suppresses Hippocampal MMP-2 Activity Following Cardiac Arrest-Resuscitation
Alicia Schiller, University of Nebraska Medical Center
"Renal Denervation Increases Renal Blood Flow Variability in Conscious Rabbits"
Natalie Scholpa, University of Georgia
"Role of Hippocampal p21 in Reward-Induced Behaviors"
2014 Young Investigator Awardees
Brandon Cherry, University of North Texas Health Sciences Center (Mentor – Bob Mallet)
“Vasopressin instead of epinephrine enhances efficacy of CPR without causing tachycardia”
John Clemmer, University of Mississippi Medical Center (Mentor – Robert Hester)
“Pulmonary permeability after hemorrhage and resuscitation in the obese Zucker rat”
Jonathan Elliott, University of Oregon (Mentor – Andrew Lovering)
“Increased cardiac output, not pulmonary artery systolic pressure, increases blood flow
through intrapulmonary arteriovenous anastomoses and impairs pulmonary gas exchange
efficiency”
Haley Gillham, University of Oregon (Mentor – Jeffrey S Gilbert)
“Complement components C3a and C5a alter angiogenic balance in placental and endothelial cells"
Peter N. Mittwede, University of Mississippi Medical Center (Mentor – Robert Hester)
“Reactive oxygen species and acute kidney injury after trauma in obese rats”
Alan Mouton, Louisiana State University (Mentor – Jason D. Gardner)
“Ethanol-induced cardiac fibrosis is mediated by NADPH oxidase”
Nagendra Prabhu Ponnuraj, Univ of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Mentor – Rex Gaskins)
“Deoxynyboquinone and its derivatives upregulate glutathione-specific genes
in MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells”
Shuang Zhou, North Dakota State University (Mentor – Dr. Erxi Wu)
“Identification and clinical prognosis of salinomycin binding targets in neuroblastoma”
