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2004-2008 Poster Presentations

Of Mice and Men
By Kendall Wheeler and Frankie Cheng
Advisor: Dr. J. Keith McClung

Gene Flow in Isolated Populations: Neotoma floridana baileyi
By Stacie Hammen, Sarah Nolte, and Kim Breher
Advisor: Dr. David McCullough

Potential Teratogenic Effects of Dopamine Agonists in Neural Development
By Kyle Duchman, Tony Moore, and Drew Newhoff
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Toering Peters

The Effects of Natural and Human Disturbances on Remnant and Restored Prairie Soils
By Jill Bonsall
Advisor: Dr. Johanna Foster

Analysis of Intra-Population Genetic Variation in an Isolated Population of the Eastern Massasauga
Rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus catenatus)
By Gabe Starbeck-Miller and Allison Welte
Advisor: Dr. David McCullough

Physiological & Psychological Aspects of Transition from Sedentary to Active Lifestyle in
40-65 Year-Old Women
By Elizabeth Campbell, Tate Lage, Cass Long, and Lindsey McKinley
Advisors: Dr. Cynthia Bane and Dr. Ed Westen

Effects of Agrichemicals on Soil Microorganisms: Potential Microbial Responses to Simulation
of Pesticide Practices in Agriculture
By Pat Donnelly, Janna McClintock, and BrieAnn Reedy
Advisor: Dr. Johanna Foster

Microscopic Examination of Biofilm Formation on Tympanostomy Tubes by Otitis Media
Bacterial Isolates
By Brodie Overton and Mike Sibel
Advisor: Dr. Roy M. Ventullo

Drosophila melanogaster Female Preference in Mate Choice
By Brittany Luhring, Sara Bickford, and Yumi Mikajiri
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Toering Peters

Analysis of Human Cortisol Levels Under an Induced Stress Response in College Students
By Lindsey Begemann and Ellen Engh
Advisors: Dr. Johnathan Melville, Dr. Roy M. Ventullo, and Dr. Cynthia Bane

Isolation of a Volatile Mating Pheromone in Female Drosophila melanogaster
By Courtney Kimzey and Afton Leytham
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Toering Peters

The Effect of a High Protein Diet on the Intestinal Microflora of Rats
By Casey Buns, Jared Johanningmeier, and Brian Kelchen
Advisors: Dr. Ed Westen and Dr. Roy M. Ventullo

The Consequences of a Herbicide on the Growth Rates of Native Prairie Plants
By Emily Fairchild, Kara Whalen, and Jessica Wilberding
Advisor: Dr. Johanna Foster

The Sensitivities of Biochemical and Behavioral Diagnostic Methods for the Detection
of Bladder Cell Carcinoma
By Eric Cassmann and Anna Moeller
Advisors: Dr. Johnathan Melville and Dr. Roy M. Ventullo

The Non-genomic Effects of Steroid Hormones on an Intersegmental Neuromuscular Junction
in Manduca sexta larva
By Chris Chappell and Josh Priebe
Advisor: Dr. Johnathan Melville

The Frequency and Characterization of Antibiotic Resistant Staphylococci and MRSA in
Healthy Dogs and Cats
By Ellen Bell and Randy Fowler
Advisors: Dr. Roy M. Ventullo and Carol Tracht-Kader, Regional Medical Center
Bayonet Point, Hudson, Florida

The Effects of RNAi Inhibition of Tau Protein on Amyloid-Beta-Induced Paralysis in Transgenic
C. elegans
By Mandy Kakac and August Moritz
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Toering Peters

The Effects of Tamoxifen Treatment on Nuclear Prohibitin Concentrations in MCF7 Cells
By Nicole Chapman, Anil Shrestha, and Brandon Birk
Advisor: Dr. J. Keith McClung

Microglia Inflammatory Cytokine Secretion of Neuron Coculture
By Ben Clarkson, Sam Huey, and Will Fangman
Advisors: Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek and Dr. J. Keith McClung

Comparing Muscle Recruitment Between Athletes and Non-Athletes Using Reflex
Disinhibition Testing.
By Matt Jaspers, Aaron Timm, and Joe Bussan
Advisors: Dr. John Melville and Dr. Roy M. Ventullo

The Effect of Carbohydrate-Electrolyte Drink on Anaerobic Threshold
By Rachel Young, Cara Guess, and Eric DeRoo
Advisor: Dr. Ed Westen

The Effect of a Lens Cleaner on Contact Lens Microbial Biofilms
By Lucas Lenhart, Ryan Martin, and Sarah Peterson
Advisor: Dr. Roy M. Ventullo

The Effect of Curcumin on the Formation of Amyloid-Beta Plaque and ROS Production
in C. elegans
By Sarah Vos, Jade Johnston, and Kyle Weber
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Toering

Occurrence of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Companion Animals in Northeast Iowa
By Annina Rupe, Rachel Brincks, and Marie Zitelman
Advisor: Dr. Roy M. Ventullo

Effects of Methamphetamine on Anxiety and Aggression in Mature Female Rats
By Misty Klein, Nicole Seiler, and Cydney Brooks
Advisor: Dr. John Melville

Survival of E. coli in Biofilms of Water Systems
By Katie Cooper and Desi Schoo
Advisor: Dr. Roy M. Ventullo

Potential Ergogenic Effects of Over-the-Counter Sudafed
By Kristin Beck, Britt Cogan, and Katelin Gannon
Advisor: Dr. Ed Westen

Suitability of Green Spaces Within Bremer County Using Small Mammal Populations
By Justin Harken and Kurt Andreesen
Advisor: Dr. David McCullough

The Synergistic Effects of Gemcitabine and GSK-3 Inhibitor VIII on Pancreatic Ductal
Adenocarcinoma Cell Death
By Bridget Nelson and Sara Techau
Advisor: Dr. J. Keith McClung

The Effects of Curcumin on Occurrence of Amyloid-Beta-Induced Paralysis in
Transgenic C. elegans
By Kelsea Cannon, Kala Darby, and Melissa Fox
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Toering

Status of Threatened Microtine Rodents in Northeast Iowa: Correlations Between Habitat Quality
and Availability
By Rachel Shellabarger
Advisor: Dr. David McCullough

The Role That Caffeine and Enriched Environments Play in Alleviating ADHD-Like
Symptoms in the Spontaneously Hypertensive Rat
By Crystal Tews, David Varney, and Erin Yoder
Advisor: Dr. John Melville
Department of Biology, cont.

The Effects of a High-Protein Diet and Ketone Production on Energy Intake, Satiety, Weight
Loss and Kidney Damage in Rats
By Callan Martin and Francesca Yaklin
Advisor: Dr. Ed Westen

Gender Differences in the Effects of Nicotine on Spatial Learning and Memory in Aged Rats
By Kyle Blood and James Mallen
Advisor: Dr. John Melville

The Role of Dopamine in Female Sex Pheromone Biosynthesis in Drosophila melanogaster
by Leah Muhle, Jacque Novak, and Lacey Ebert
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Toering

A Measure of Suitable Habitat Within Public Green Spaces Using Vertebrate Populations
by Justin Harken and Kurt Andreesen
Advisor: Dr. David McCullough

The Effects of a High-Protein Diet on Energy Intake, Satiety, Weight Loss, Fuel Utilization, and Kidney Damage in Female Blue Spruce Rats
by Brooke Rausch and Emily Pappas
Advisor: Dr. Ed Westen

The Effects of Exogenous Cannabinoids and Amphetamines on Eating Behavior and Ghrelin Secretion in Rats
by Alaina M. Goos and Megan K. Nieman
Advisor: Dr. John Melville

The Effects of Ketone Utilization on Spatial Learning
by Kristen McCaw and Morgyn Beckman
Advisor: Dr. John Melville; Co-Advisors: Dr. Denis Drolet and Dr. Ed Westen

The Effect of Pheromones on Drosophila Mating Behavior
by Amanda Indra, Ashley Jessick, and Marissa Petersen
Advisor: Dr. Stephanie Toering

The Effect of Classical Music on the Learning of College Students with Different Learning Styles
by John Deibner-Hanson, Bret Larson, and Cassidy Peterson
Advisor: Lynette McGregor

The Sensitivities of Biochemical and Behavioral Diagnostic Methods for the Detection of Bladder Cell Carcinoma
by Laura Durant and Eric Cassmann
Advisors: Dr. John Melville, Dr. Shawn Ellerbroek, and Dr. Cynthia Bane

Inhibition of Neomycin-Induced Sensory Hair Cell Death by an Antioxidant in Zebra fish
by Hannah Goldammer, Annie Reiher, and Melinda Yoder
Advisors: Dr. John Melville and Dr. Stephanie Toering

Genotyping ABO Blood Group Alleles and the Role in von Willebrand Factor Levels
by Patrick Henderson
Advisor: Jorge DiPaola, M.D., Department of Hematology, University of Iowa

On the Existence of the Craniosacral Pulse and Possible Means of its Perception
by Kyle Conrad and Michael Sunderbruch
Advisor: Dr. John Melville

Changes in Fuel Utilization in Rats on a High Protein Diet
by Lindsay Diehl, Ashley Reichter, and Bridget Steere
Advisor: Dr. Ed Westen

The Effects of Estrogen Treatments and Exposure to an Enhanced Environment on Spatial Learning
by Lindsey Given, James Mallen, and Josh Priebe
Advisor: Dr. John Melville

Potential Role of Prohibitin 3' Untranslated Region RNA in Growth Inhibition of Human Pancreatic Cancer Cells
by Todd J. Stanhope and Stephanie A. Egts
Advisor: Dr. J. Keith McClung

The Effects of THC on Mice Hippocampal and Prefrontal Cortex Dendritic Spine Density
by Kristen A. Lemke and Ashley M. Pfalzgraf
Advisor: Dr. John Melville

The Relationship Between Learning Styles & Student Retention When Utilizing Different Models of Pre-Laboratory Instruction
by Holly McGonegle
Advisor: Lynette McGregor

Measuring Tumor Associated Antigen Recognition by Antibody 323/A3
by Rebecca Bohr and Nicole Pearson
Advisor: Keith McClung

The Role of Methamphetamine and Reactive Oxygen Species in Neuronal-PC12 Cell Death
by Matt Connell, Dan Thomsen and Colin "Jungle" Buzza

Effects of Estrogen Treatment on Older Rats in the Morris Water Maze
by Teddy Annang, Lindsey Given and Greta Nielson
Advisor: John Melville

The Effectiveness of Contact Lens Disinfecting Solutions
by Becky Lucas, Terri Cheek and Katie Gelner
Advisor: Roy Ventullo

The Effects of Amlodipine on Exercise Duration in Healthy Rats
by Cassie Byers, Rachel Lillis and Jessica Priebe

Effects of High Protein Low Carbohydrate Diet in Endurance Training
by Amanda Berner and Amy Smith
Advisor: Ed Westen

Effect of a High Protein Diet on Cardiorespiratory Endurance
by Ranae Grafft and Jen Johnson (Westen)
Advisor: Ed Westen

Initial Investigation of Ampicillin and Bacteriophage Combined Treatment of E. coli
by Ashley Dierenfeld and Catherine Johnson
Advisor: Roy Ventullo

Negative Correlation Between Dehydration and Mental Acuity
by Ben Miller, Michael Bouska and Ryan Sturm
Advisor: Ed Westen

Effects of a High Protein Diet on Kidney Function in Male Sprague-Dawley Rats
by Mary Fuller, Ryan Goetz and Shannon McDonnell

Tri-hybrid Selection of Prohibitin's 3'UTR in Yeast
by Michael Powell and Beth Anderson
Advisor: Keith McClung

Functionality of the Prohibitin 3'UTR Fragment on Growth Inhibition in MCF-7 Cells
by Jack Kampf and Theresa Edson
Advisor: Keith McClung

The Effects of Phosphite and Hypophosphite on Algal Growth in a Freshwater Ecosystem
by Eric Bantz, T.J. Murphy and Mark Sturm
Advisor: Roy Ventullo

Inhibitory Role of Acetic, Lactic and Citric Acids on Microbial Spoilage in Organic Ranch and Caesar Salad Dressings
by Allison Steinmeyer
Advisor: Roy Ventullo

A Comparison Study on Vegetation in Remnant and Reconstructed Prairies in Northeast Iowa
by James Hover
Advisor: Keith McCullough

Changes in Resting Ghrelin Levels as a Result of a Low Carbohydrate Diet
by Matt Kidwell, Jared Kray and Joel Reynolds
Advisor: Ed Westen

Effect of Humic and Fulvic Acids on the Response of Rana pipiens to 2-chlor-4-ethyamino-6-isopropylamino-1,3,5-triazine
by Gina Martin
Advisor: Roy Ventullo

The Antioxidant Effects of Vitamin E on Free Radicals of Breast Cancer Cells
by Tara Mount
Advisor: Keith McClung

The Effects of Exercising at High Altitudes as Compared to Low Altitudes on Muscle Performance
by Kelli Mullen and Jennifer Olthoff
Advisor: Ed Westen

Analysis and Distribution of Amphibian Species and their Utilization of Habitat in Urban Greenspaces of Northeast Iowa
by Ann Calhoun
Advisor: David McCullough

The Effects of Sedimentation on the Ecology of Crane Creek
By Matt Manson and Zach Vosburg
Advisor: Main

The Effects of Chronic Ephedrine Administration on the Hyperthermic Stress Resistance and Sucrose Intake in Rats
By Andrew Arthur & Chris Steege
Advisor: Dr. Julia Moffitt

The effect of static and dynamic stretching on athletic performance among male and female college athletes
By Laura Haden & Ryan Winters
Advisor: Dr. Julia Moffitt

The Effects of Hydration and the Menstrual Cycle on Body Composition and Perceived Performance in Female Track Athletes
By Tara Bruck & Katie Fox
Advisor: Dr. Julia Moffitt & Steve Johnson

Physiological Effects of Odors: Personal Preference or Chemical Composition?
By Irene Tsen
Advisor: Dr. Julia A. Moffitt

Roles of PYK2 in Cell Adhesion and Migration of Human Prostate Cancer Cells
By Laura Zietlow
Advisor: Ta-Chun Yuan & Dr. Ming-Fong Lin

Setting up a Yeast Three-Hybrid System
By Jodi Fangman
Advisor: Dr. Keith McClung

Characterization of an olfactory-mediated cardiovascular reflex
By Josiah A. Goldammer & Sally A. Simons
Advisor: Dr. Julia A. Moffitt

Hypertonic saline administration restores mean arterial pressure (MAP) via the sympathetic nervous system in hemorrhaged, anesthetized rats
By John J. Barclay & Jean Wenger
Advisor: Dr. Alan Kim Johnson & Dr. Julia A. Moffitt

Levels of Immunoglobin G derived from bovine colostrum and milk and its ability
to inhibit the growth of Escherichia col.i
By Emily Donovan
Advisor: McClung

The effects of a sixty percent protein diet on rat body mass and plasma cholesterol levels.
Authors: Derrick Rollo & Elizabeth Jaben
Advisor: Ventullo

Yeast: A phylogenetic study.
Authors: Amber Sheeley & Jana Hahn
Advisor: McCullough

Metchnikoff revisited: Phagocytic response in Daphia.
By Leah Marie Sieren
Advisor: Ventullo

The effect of temperature on periphyton diatom productivity.
By Emily Harris
Advisor: Main

The effects of iron supplementation on the V02max of male college distance runners.
By Amelia Brunko
Advisor: Johnson (PE Dept.)

The effects of lower leg strength and flexibility on the occurrence of Achilles tendonitis.
in collegiate cross-country runners
By Patrick Swancutt
Advisor: Ventullo


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