Honors Undergraduate Theses from 2026
Manuka Honey Modulates Oxidative Stress in Neuro2-A Cells Through Mitochondrial Regulation, Rachel Abramovici
Double Burden: Exploring the Impact of Epilepsy on Caregivers of Children with Medical Complexities, Maria Eduarda Baldanzi Silva
The Importance of the Proline Residue in the LDIAPA Motif of Cholera Toxin, Akash Bharathan
Repurposing Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitors for the Discovery of Novel Antiplasmodial Compounds, Ritam Bhowmik
Magnesium-Based Metal Matrix Nanocomposite Implants and Nanobubble-Based Delivery Systems: Integrated Strategies for Bone Loss Treatment with Cytocompatibility Evaluation, Lucas José Martinho Bizuti
Variability in Parainfluenza Virus Derived from Persistently Infected Lung Epithelial Cells, Cassidy R. Conte
Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Inactivated Dengue Vaccines in Vulnerable Populations, Alaa Daghash
The Impact of Gastric Sleeve and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass on Chief Cell Function and Protein Digestion in Obese Patients, Garikoitz Mikel Gainza
The Effects of Stress-Related Hormones on Excitatory Synapse Formation, Autumn C. Garvey
Recurrence And Co-Occurrence Of Enhancer-Promoter Interactions Across Human Samples, Satvik Gunjala
Establishing The Interactions Of Chlamydia Trachomatis’s Translocated Early-Phosphoprotein (Tepp) With Src Family Kinases And Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase 1b, Anna Haralampiev
Transforming Florida Chemistry Education: Exploring Information Literacy Strategies From Singapore, Han N. Le
Differing Circulating Microrna Profiles Of Long-Lived Polish Populations, Fabrizzio Lijeron-Herrera
Exploring Anticholinergic Neurotoxicity: Diphenhydramine's Impact on Neuro-2a Cell Morphology, Expression, and Viability, Jordan B. McIntyre
Impact Of Prostate Cancer Tumor Microenvironment On Alternative Splicing Landscapes In NK Cells: An LNCaP-Based In Vitro Model, Pratham N. Modi
Post-Metabolites of Two Commensal Bacteria Suppress DNA Damage in an Experimental Model of Acid Reflux Disease, Maanya Pradeep
Comparative Spatial Biology: A Cross-Species Analysis Of Canine Oral Cancers As Models For Human Disease, Ram Pradhyumnan
Regulation of the Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor in a Colon Cancer Cell Line by the Prostasin Serine Protease, Juan Pablo Ruiz
Investigating Racial and Ethnic Disparities In Cardiometabolic Outcomes Among Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: An Umbrella Review, Gianna C. Santoni
The Role of P2Y1 and P2Y2 Receptors in Human Neural Stem Cell Proliferation, Daria Sokolova
Impact of Senescence on Breast Cancer Outcomes, Gracie Sous
Investigating the Interaction of Gram-Positive Lactobacillus Species with Mucin in the Context of Barrett's Esophagus, Ritisha Suresh
Optimizing In Vivo Phage Display for Downstream Identification of Osteoarthritic Joint-Targeting Peptides, Kasey M. Taplin
Comparative Analysis Of Left Ventricular Sympathetic Axons In Shr And Wky Rats, Parker R. Tyson
Honors Undergraduate Theses from 2025
Investigating the Role of Prostasin in Angiogenesis: A Chorioallantoic Membrane Model Approach, Zaima Aline
Genomic Epidemiology of Staphylococcus Aureus Sequence-Type 97, Eva Armao
Development Of A Proposed Selective Medium For The Isolation And Differentiation Of P. Sordellii, Dimyana Bottros
Sustainable Management Of Pathogenic Fungal Threats In Mangrove Ecosystems: Feasibility Of MgSUN Nanoparticles, Melissa M. Deinys
Investigation Of The Activity Of Cct2 In The Biogenesis Of Breast Cancer Extracellular Vesicles, Christina Encarnacion
Effects Of Invigorating And Relaxing Music On Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, And Heart Rate Variability, Matthew Joshua Faur
Determination of the Role of Persistent HIV in the Development of Frailty in the People Living With HIV, Anvita Gadiraju
Optimization Of L-Citrulline Production In Corynebacterium Glutamicum, And The Effect Of The Human Small Intestine Environment, Simran S. Ghulldu
Investigation of Hydrogen Gas Production and Motility in ΔselAB and ΔfdhF mutants of Clostridioides difficile, Ria D. Gupta
Investigating the Effects of a Psychoplastogen on Depressive-Like Behaviors in Huntington Disease Model Mice, Kaleigh M. Hanley
Optimizing CRISPRi Gene Silencing of Putative Drug Targets in Mycobacterium abscessus, Max Ivanov
Effect of Culture Condition on Exosome Secretion by Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Ayaka Kimura
Determination Of Hiv-Induced Metabolic Complication Using Hiv-1 Transgenic Mice, Yuka Kimura
Meta-Analysis of the Effect of Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Functional Heart Failure Outcomes, Ariana B. Labrada
Investigation Of Lubricin-Stimulating Fda-Approved Compounds For A Disease-Modifying Osteoarthritic Drug, Swathi S. Menon
Unravelling the role of two-component systems in Mycobacterium abscessus, Andrea C. Molero Perez
Comparative Efficacy of Hallucinogens in Treating Mood Disorders Through a Meta-Analysis of Symptom Reduction, Dosage, and Duration, John Marco D.F. Muniz
Understanding the Role of Receptor-Interacting-Protein Kinase 2 and X-Linked Inhibitor of Apoptosis Interactions on 5-Lipoxygenase Activation, Vishanth Murugesan
Exploring Patient-Provider Communication in Indian American Populations: A Scoping Review, Pranav S. Nadella
Effect of KDM6A and FGFR3 Alterations on Bladder Cancer Survival Between Males and Females: A Meta-Analysis, Rishi Nair
Synthesis and Characterization of Multifunctional Cerium Oxide Containing Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications, Ishaan Patel
Investigating the Effect of Artificial Sweeteners on Fitness and Metastasis in Drosophila melanogaster, Om R. Patel
Fabricating Silver-Ceria Polymer Nanocomposite Scaffolds for Biomedical Therapeutic Applications, Shreya S. Pawar
Investigation Into Whether Chlamydia Can Successfully Invade Ovarian Cancer Cells, Rom Peles
The Effects Of Probiotics As A Complementary Treatment In Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis And Vulvovaginal Candidiasis In Women: A Systematic Review, Luisana Rodriguez
Post-Translational Modification Of The Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor By Serine Proteases, Matthew E. Ruiz
Elucidation Of The Post-Transcriptional Regulation And Role In Iron Homeostasis Of The Outer Membrane Vesicle Protein YncE In Salmonella, Mira J. Schmidt
Impact of TGF-β and Twist1 on Motility and Proliferation in Estradiol-Treated MCF-7 TamR cells in-vitro, Thomas L. Scott III
Genomic Epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus Sequence-type 72, Sachitaa Senthilkumar
Examining the Effect of a High Fat Diet on the Expression of Adipokines in a Murine Model of Barrett's Esophagus, Saagar A. Shah
Associations Between Brain White Matter Hyperintensities and Diet Quality in Cognitive Aging: A Cross-Sectional Assessment, Carla V. Urdaneta
The Quality-of-Life Benefits and Risk of Isotretinoin (Accutane) in Acne Treatment: A Systematic Review, Noelia Valencia Zuniga
High-Throughput Drug Screening For Disease-Modifying Arthritis Therapy, Janapriya Vijayakumar
Site-Directed Mutagenesis of the Chlamydia Tarp Effector, Victor Wang
Honors Undergraduate Theses from 2024
Exploring the Link Between Neurocognitive Function and Long COVID: A Comprehensive Review, Dinamaris Aguilar
Factors Leading To Osteoporosis In Turner Syndrome, Daniella O. Aleshinloye
Sars-Cov-2 Infection History Is Positively Correlated With Frequency Of Psychotic Symptoms In Schizophrenia, Jackson D. Beecher
The Effects of Nanobubbles for Gene Delivery for Osteoporosis Treatment, Abel Córdova Flores
Clostridioides difficile: Identification of Rival Organisms & Evaluation of Non-Antibiotic Treatment Implementation, Justin Davis
The Efficacy of Vitamin D Supplementation in the Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Paola N. Delacerda
Epitope Mapping Novel Monoclonal Antibodies Against Borrelia Burgdorferi Surface Proteins Ospc And Bmpa, Eliza M. Doyle
Antagomir Treatment for Deep-Space Simulated Changes in the Liver of Mice, Natalie P. Hayslip
Unraveling The Effects Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Staphylococcus Aureus Carriage: A Comparative Research Of Pre- And Post-Pandemic Samples, Catherine G. Johnston
Examination Of The Morphological Changes And Genotoxic Effects Of Sodium Benzoate On Neuro-2A Cells In Vitro, Emily S. Larson
Examining the Effects of Artemisia annua on Neuro2A Cells, Wesley Lim
Understanding Guardian Perceptions of Whole-Foods Plant-Based Diets as Interventions in Pediatric Medicine, Vijay R. Luthra
Health Equity Policy In Colombia: Improving Equal Access To Health Care Services For Individuals With Low-Income, Marian Marin
A TOOL TO AUTOMATE NEUROPATHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT IN HUNTINGTON DISEASE MOUSE MODELS, Samuel A. Moldenhauer
Reliable Detection of WNT7A Protein in Transfected Human Embryonic Kidney 293 Cells, Henry Okonkwo
Alteration In Barrier Function And Cytokine Expression In Iec-18 Cells, Nina Pagani
Determining Proteome-wide Post-translational Modifications by Lysine Acetylation of Cardiac Cells During Ischemia, Aishwarya Rajakumar
Genetic And Biochemical Analysis Of Novel Borrelia Burgdorferi Genes Bb0244 And Bb0246, Christian J. Ruiz-Rodriguez
Differential DNA Methylation Analysis of the WNT7A Gene in Embryonic Mouse Hearts Following Maternal Binge Alcohol Consumption, Lara Na Al Sayyed
The Role Of Micrornas In Cellular Senescence, Inflammation, And Cancer Induced By Childhood Obesity, Sarah S. Siddiqi
Dysbiosis In Parkinson'S Disease: A Meta-Analysis Of Gut Microbiota And Its Role In Gastrointestinal Dysfunction And Disease Progression, Ayan M. Siddiqui Mr.
TIM/TAM Receptors: A Potential Biomarker for Predicting Sensitivity to Zika Virus-Induced Oncolysis in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancers, Shankari Somasekar
Biodegradability and Mechanical Properties of Bioresorbable Magnesium Composites for Bone Implants, Queenly Xie
Theses from 2023
Role of Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress Response in Parainfluenza Virus Acute to Persistent Infections, Lauren L. Abbitt
Split Catalytic Probes for the Detection of Monkeypox Virus, Jaehyun Ahn
Examining the Association Between COVID-19 and Anxiety in College Students With Varying Personality Traits, Ridha Anjum
The Effect of E-cigarette Vape on Oral Cell Proliferation Using 3D Spheroids as a Preclinical Model, Vikram Chinnaiyan
Evaluating Digital Cognitive Biomarkers as a Noninvasive Diagnostic Tool for Alzheimer's Disease: Correlations with Classic CSF Biomarkers, Kasey Corripio
The Impact of Telemedicine on Patient-Provider Communication at a University Student Health Center, Venkata Naga Sreelalitapriya Duvuuri
Long Term Effects Analysis of Children Exposed to Postpartum Depression, Asheria Foster
Trends In Antibiotic Susceptibility Of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates In A Pediatric Hospital: An Analysis Of The Impact Of The Sars-Cov-2 Pandemic, Juan Miguel S. Gonzalez Rivero
Phenotypic Characterization of Vibrio vulnificus Strains Associated with a Recent Outbreak, Makayla Gossett