OMED 2021 Posters

Research track

Research abstracts from OMED 2021

The latest findings from new and seasoned researchers were featured.

All posters and recordings, including the poster winners, can be accessed on AOA Online Learning.

Research posters presented during the OMED21 Poster Session and Student Poster Competition are now available for viewing on the AOA Online Learning platform. Expand your knowledge and support the advancement of osteopathic research by viewing the ePoster videos. This activity is approved for two credits of AOA Category 2-B CME.

Complete the following steps to view the ePoster videos:

Log into AOA Online Learning. If you do not have an existing account, please create one. You do not need an AOA membership to create an account to view the ePoster videos.
When logged in, select “2B” as the CME category and then select “AOA-OMED Research Posters 2021.”
Click “Enroll in Course.”
Upon viewing at least one ePoster video, complete the evaluation. Please note: You may only claim a total of two credits of AOA Category 2-B CME for this activity.
Once you complete and submit the evaluation, you will receive a Certificate of Completion via email.

If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Dillard, MPH, Director of Research Grants, at gdillard@osteopathic.org or call (312) 202-8006.

Approved research abstracts are published in the December 2021 online edition of The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine (log-in required).

Research poster winners

1st Place Winners – $500

Poster #: *H5
PI Name: Student Doctor Landen Shane Burstiner, OMS-IV
Institution: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM)
Title of Project: Medication Usage in African American Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Patients

Poster #: *B31
PI Name: Student Doctor Bailey Kuechenmeister, OMS-III
Institution: Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (MWU/AZCOM)
Title of Project: Evaluation of the effects of Marfan pathogenesis and losartan treatment on aorta, coronary, and cerebral arteries in a Marfan Syndrome mouse model

Poster #: *C13
PI Name: Student Doctor Mahima Mangla, OMS-III
Institution: New York Institute of Technology (NYITCOM)
Title of Project: Assessing usage and perceptions of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) and self-identity among osteopathic physicians

2nd Place Winners – $250

Poster #: *B7
PI Name: Student Doctor Sarai Burke Arbus, OMS-III
Institution: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)
Title of Project: High Fat Diet and High-Intensity-Interval Training (HIIT) on Appetite Regulation in a Rat Model

Poster #: *H2
PI Name: Student Doctor Jonathan Carbungco, MS, OMS IV
Institution: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM)
Title of Project: Early Detection of Lung Cancer in Adults: Quality Improvement and Implementation in the Rural Health Setting

Poster #: *H3
PI Name: Student Doctor Ashley Lynn Orr, MS, OMS-II
Institution: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-COM)
Title of Project: High school students’ perceptions of careers in healthcare and awareness of the osteopathic profession increase by participation in a healthcare camp.

Poster #: *B15
PI Name: Student Doctor Lesley Santos, OMS-II
Institution: New York Institute of Technology (NYITCOM)
Title of Project: Characterizing Calciphylaxis-like Lesions in Mice Predisposed to Vascular Calcification

Poster #: *B25
PI Name: Student Doctor Katherine Xenna Goh, OMS-II
Institution: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)
Title of Project: Evaluating the structure and function of cysteine residues of the Pseudomonas aeruginosa nucleotidyl cyclase type three secreted effector, ExoY

Poster #: *B21
PI Name: Student Doctor Kayla Boley Corbett, MS, OMS-IV
Institution: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine (LUCOM)
Title of Project: Diet Significantly Influences Physiological and Metabolic Outcomes of a Mouse Model of Cardiovascular Disease

Poster #: *B22
PI Name: Student Doctor Jashandeep Kaur, OMS-II
Institution: New York Institute of Technology (NYITCOM)
Title of Project: Novel Micro-CT Method to Assess Atherosclerotic Calcification in Mice