Abstracts 1-9

Abstracts 1-9 | Abstracts 10-19 | Abstracts 20-29
Abstracts 30-39 | Abstracts 40-49 | Abstracts 50-59 | Abstracts 60-69 | Abstracts 70-77


Chloroplast DNA sequence analysis of Cylindropuntia multigeniculata Clokey (Cactaceae)
Agrawal, Amit1 and Salywon, Andrew2
1Department of Biology, 2Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Amit Agrawal click here.


TolC-Mediated Defects in Antibiotic Resistance in E. coli
Augustus, Anne Marie1 and Misra, Rajeev2
1Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry, 2Dept. of Microbiology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Anne Marie Augustus click here.


Structural Characterization of Transposase DNA Binding Domain Tethered to a Fluorescent Organic Dye Derivative of Thiazole Oran
Babendure, Jeremy, Martin Thompson, Paul Liddell, Dave Gell, Joel Mackay, Larry Karnitz and Neal Woodbury
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Jeremy Babendure click here.


Behavioral Assessment in the Hemi-Parkinsonian Rat Model
Bahe, Lindsay, Claudia Chavez, Irene Avila, Edward Castañeda
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University

To email Pre-MARC Student Lindsay Bahe click here.


Is a Mutation in the 12S Ribosomal Protein responsible for Streptomycin Resistance in B. sphaericus 2362?
Barraza, Román and Davidson, Elizabeth W.
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email MARC Student Román Barraza click here.


Explorations into the Neurocircuitry of Cocaine Craving Using Immediate Early Gene Expression as a Marker for Neuronal Activation
Bellew, Jonathan1 and Neisewander, Janet2
1Dept. of Microbiology/Political Science, 2Dept. of Psychology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Jonathan Bellew click here.


Substrate-Activity Studies on Flavonol 2,4-Dioxygenase from Aspergillus flavus
Kyle D. Blanchard and Wilson A. Francisco
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Kyle Blanchard click here.


The Depletion of Ascorbic Acid in Commercial Orange Juice
Bowling, Dusti1 and Johnston, Carol2
1Department of Psychology, 2Department of Nutrition, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Dusti Bowling click here.


A Device to Quantify Micromovements of the Surface of the Brain
Brat, G.1 Pivin, D.2 and Kipke, D. 1
1Departmment of Bioengineering, 2Department of Electrical Engineering, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Gabriel Brat click here.


Abstracts 10-19

Abstracts 1-9 | Abstracts 10-19 | Abstracts 20-29
Abstracts 30-39 | Abstracts 40-49 | Abstracts 50-59 | Abstracts 60-69 | Abstracts 70-77


*Double-Labeling of Proliferating Brain Cells in Adult Amphibians
Buenau, Kate and Orchinik, Miles
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Kate Buenau click here.
*Web Poster Online


Gender Differences in the Stress Reactivity of Siberian Dwarf Hamsters (Phodopus Sungorus)
Burgess, Erin1 and Matt, Kathleen2
1Department of Biology, 2Department of Exercise Science, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Erin Burgess click here.


Transforming Without Destroying: The Commercialization of Açaí Fruit in the Amazon River Basin
Calandrella, Laura E. and Smith, Andrew T.
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Laura Calandrella click here.


Depression and Separation Stress in the Female Hamster: Phodopus sungorus
Cantu, TimaSue1 and Dr. Kathleen S. Matt2
1Department of Biology, 2Department of Exercise Science and Physical Education, Arizona State University

To email Pre-MARC Student TimaSue Cantu click here.


*Invasion and differentiation of R1 embryonic stem (ES) into the fetal mouse neural tube
Cerovac, Zoran; Pauken, Christine; and Capco, David
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email Student Zoran Cerovac click here.
*Web Poster Online


Behavioral Deficits in the Hemiparkinsonian Rat Model: A Parametric Study
Chavez, Claudia L., Lindsay Bahe, Irene Avila, Edward Castañeda
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University

To email MARC Student Claudia Chavez click here.


Optic Nerve Projections in the Mediation of Aggression in the tree lizard, Urosaurus ornatus
Chhor, Katherine and Moore, Michael C.
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Katherine Chhor click here.


Heat shock protein induction temperature rate of change for laboratory acclimated Tegula rugosa
Dueck, Megan E. and Hofmann, Gretchen E.
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Megan Dueck click here.


Characterizing The Effect Of Interferon On Vaccinia Virus Replication
Egbert, Kristina, Jamie Almeida, Jeff Langland, and Bert Jacobs
Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University

To email MARC Student Kristina Egbert click here.


Abstracts 20-29

Abstracts 1-9 | Abstracts 10-19 | Abstracts 20-29
Abstracts 30-39 | Abstracts 40-49 | Abstracts 50-59 | Abstracts 60-69 | Abstracts 70-77


Induction Of Chronic Epileptiform Activity In The Rat By A Cholesterol Synthesis Inhibitor, Ay9944; Seizure Mechanisms In A Niemann-Pick Type C Model
Ellsworth, K.1; J. Wu M.D., Ph.D.2; R. S. Fisher M.D., Ph.D.3
1Arizona State University, Tempe AZ 85287; 2Neurology, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix AZ 85013; 3Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford CA 94305

To email BREU Student Kevin Ellsworth click here.


Genetic Modification of the Beta Oxidation Pathway in the Marine Diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum
Engel, Nancy M. and Bingham, Scott
Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Nancy Engel click here.


Morphological Changes in an Asymmetric Neuron of the Right Pleural Ganglion in the Sexually Mature Vs. Immature Pteropod Mollusk
Ernst, Heidi; Richardson, Jason and Satterlie, Richard
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Heidi Ernst click here.


*Development of the Drosophila melanogaster
Ganeshan, Veena.R.1 and Kumar, Sudhir2
1Department of Bioengineering, 2Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Veena Ganeshan click here.
*Web Poster Online


Sin Taxes: College Students Vary in Their Support of Snack Food Taxes
Garcia, Luke and Hampl, Jeff
Department of Nutrition, Arizona State University

To email MARC Student Luke Garcia click here.


The Genetics of Aging
Hale, Joanna1 and Hughes, Kimberly2
1Department of Biology, 2Department of Life Sciences, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Joanna Hale click here.


Developmental Variation in the Ultrastructure of the Jumping Muscle from the American Locust
Hartung, DeeAnn; Kirkton, Scott; and Harrison, Jon
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student DeeAnn Hartung click here.


The Effects of Endophytes on Stomatal Conductance and Competitive Ability in Sleepy Grass
Hayes, Cinnamon and Dr. Stanley Faeth
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Cinnamon Hayes click here.


*Preliminary Studies of ES cell-cell Adhesion and Differentiation
Hazlitt, Joseph, Christine Pauken, and David Capco
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email Student Joseph Hazlitt click here.
*Web Poster Online


*Therapeutic Inhibition of Reproduction in Lizards
Helminski, Gabrielle and DeNardo. Dale F.
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Gabrielle Helminski click here.
*Web Poster Online


Abstracts 30-39

Abstracts 1-9 | Abstracts 10-19 | Abstracts 20-29
Abstracts 30-39 | Abstracts 40-49 | Abstracts 50-59 | Abstracts 60-69 | Abstracts 70-77


Genetic Alteration of the Heat Shock Response in Diatoms
Johnson, Roman, and Scott Bingham
Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University

To email MARC Student Roman Johnson click here.


Purification of a Guinea Pig Sperm Surface Protein
Kittelson, Andrew1, Dr. Jo Stanton2, Dr. David Green2, Dr. Douglas Chandler1
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ,2University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

To email BREU Student Andrew Kittleson click here.


Undernutrition in Utero Linked to Later Development of Insulin Resistance in Rats Ingesting High-Fat Diets
Kolbe CM, Johnston CS, and Martin JF.
Department of Nutrition and Anthropology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Cynthia Kolbe click here.


Alteration of Fatty Acid Composition in the Marine Diatom Phaeodactylum tricornutum
Kotlarczyk, Kari L. and Bingham, Scott
Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Kari Kotlarczyk click here.


Cellular and enzymatic effects of insulin analogs and degradation products
Kruer, Michael C.1 , Janet Fawcett2, Brian T. Tsui2, and William C. Duckworth3
1Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University, 2Section of Endocrinology, Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center Phoenix, AZ, 3Molecular & Cellular Biology Program, Arizona State University and Section of Endocrinology, Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center Phoenix, AZ

To email BREU Student Michael Kruer click here.


Mechanisms of Programmed Cell Death by Vaccinia Virus Infected Cells
Mainou, Bernardo A.; Langland, Jeffrey O.; and Jacobs, Bertram L.
Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Bernardo Mainou click here.


Taxonomic relationships, biogeographic patterns, and hybridization in rainbowfishes (Melanotaeniidae) as determined by protein electrophoresis
Manygoats, Joshua J., Peter J. Unmack and Thomas E. Dowling
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email UMEB Student Joshua Manygoats click here.


Abstracts 40-49

Abstracts 1-9 | Abstracts 10-19 | Abstracts 20-29
Abstracts 30-39 | Abstracts 40-49 | Abstracts 50-59 | Abstracts 60-69 | Abstracts 70-77


*The Effects of Ascorbic Acid on the Osteoblast Extracellular Matrix
McClary, Kathryn and Dr. Vincent Pizziconi
Department of Bioengineering, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Kathryn McClary click here.
*Web Poster Online


*The Role of Substance P in Lymphocyte Activation: Co-Stimulatory Molecule CD28
McCombs, K.E., S. Almond, O. Myhre, S.A. Hoffman
Laboratory of Neuroimmunology, Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Kathryn McCombs click here.
*Web Poster Online


Serotonin Levels in the Amygdala and Medial Prefrontal Cortex of Rats during Cocaine Seeking Behavior
Mellen, Chadwick, Andrea Alleweireldt, and Janet Neisewander
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Chadwick Mellen click here.


The Role of Arginine Vasotocin in a Sexually Polymorphic Fish
Miranda, Jason A., RF Oliveira, LA Carneiro, AVM Canario, RS Santos and Matthew S. Grober
Department of Life Sciences, Arizona State University West

To email BREU Student Jason Miranda click here.


Germination of Sporobous wrightii and Festuca arizonica Under Various Levels of Water Stress
Neil, Kaesha1, Ron Tiller2 and Stanley H. Faeth1
1Department of Biology, 2Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Kaesha Neil click here.


Which Gene(s) is Phosphofructokinase?
Nguyen, Tien T., Amanda Cattelino, Sawsan Hamad, and Elliot S. Goldstein
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Tien Nguyen click here.


*Identifying Brain Aneurysms using Computer Tomography Angiography (CTA)
Cameron N. Nourani1; Matthew T. Walker, M.D2; Shahram Partovi, M.D.2
1Department of Biology, Arizona State University, 2Department of Neuroradiology, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital

To email Bio. & Society Student Cameron Nourani click here.
*Web Poster Online


A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Retinoic Acid and Recombinant Nerve Growth Factor on PFSK-1 Cells
Okoroh, Ekwutosi1, Jennifer H. Fewell2 and Jon F. Harrison2
1Department of Engineering, 2Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email MARC Student Ekwutosi Okoroh click here.


What Does Your Neighborhood Mean to You?
Orozco, Sara Xochitl, Dr. Ann Kinzig, and Lisa Wolpowitz
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email UMEB Student Sara Orozco click here.


*Examination of Immunoreactivity and Mutation in the p53 Gene in Primary and Recurrent Brain Tumors
Pepka, Lisa M.1, Adrienne C. Scheck Ph.D.2, Ralph S. Pero2, Bryan S. Armijo2
1Department of Microbiology Arizona State University, 2Neuro-Oncology Research, Barrow Neurological Institute of SJHMC

To email BREU Student Lisa Pepka click here.
*Web Poster Online


Abstracts 50-59

Abstracts 1-9 | Abstracts 10-19 | Abstracts 20-29
Abstracts 30-39 | Abstracts 40-49 | Abstracts 50-59 | Abstracts 60-69 | Abstracts 70-77


Protein Kinase C Isotypes and the Meiotic Spindle in Mouse Embryos
Phillips, April L., Kimberly Hatch, and David G. Capco
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student April Phillips click here.


Role of MAP Kinases in the Signal Pathway of the Heat Shock Response in the Marine Snail, Tegula Rugosa
Preston, Charles M. and Gretchen E. Hofmann
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Charles Preston click here.


*Fossil Corylopsis Leaves From The Middle Eocene Flora Of Republic, Washington, Usa
Radtke, Meghan G.1 and Pigg, Kathleen B.2
1Department of Biology, 2Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Meghan Radtke click here.
*Web Poster Online


Impact of Urbanization on an Insect/Plant Interaction: Bruchid Beetles on Blue Palo Verde
Ramirez, L.A., T.P. Craig, and J.R. Wallace
Department of Life Sciences, Arizona State University West

To email BREU Student Lizabeth Ramirez click here.


Vacant Land in Phoenix: Why does this problem exist in such a flourishing U.S. City?
Rascon, Brenda and Kinzig, Ann P.
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email UMEB Student Brenda Rascon click here.


The Role of the Prelimbic Cortex in Motivation for Cocaine
Rice, Heather J., Andrea T. Alleweireldt, Janet L. Neisewander
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University

To email MARC Student Heather Rice click here.


Pleural Ganglion Asymmetry in the Sexually Immature and Mature Pteropod Mollusk, Clione limacina
Richardson, Jason and Richard Satterlie
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Jason Richardson click here.


Temperature Effects on Ambystoma Tigrinum Virus Infected Salamanders
Rojas, Santos and Elizabeth Davidson
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email MARC Student Santos Rojas click here.


Polymorphism of Human Interferon-stimulated genes
Rosas, Danielle, Mark Zubriski, and Georgia Floyd-Smith
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email MARC Student Danielle Rosas click here.


Design of a Tissue Accessible Micro-Capillary Bioreactor for Growth of Three-Dimensional Constructs of Tissue Using Resources Available in ASU's Cell Biotechnology Laboratory
Rouhani, Shidfar1, David Capco2, and Cell Biotechnology Laboratory
1Department of Bioengineering, 2Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email Student Shadfar Rouhani click here.


Abstracts 60-69

Abstracts 1-9 | Abstracts 10-19 | Abstracts 20-29
Abstracts 30-39 | Abstracts 40-49 | Abstracts 50-59 | Abstracts 60-69 | Abstracts 70-77


Geographical Distribution of Breast Cancer Cases in Maricopa County and An Analysis of the Contributing Risk Factors
Russell, Jordann1, Ann Kinzig1, Amy Stoll2, and Kenneth Mossman3
1Department of Biology, Arizona State University; 2Arizona Department of Health Services; 3Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University

To email MARC Student Jordann Russell click here.


*Characterization of Proliferating Cells in the Adult Rana pipiens Brain
Saade, Jimmy Y., Julie Story, and Miles Orchinik
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Jimmy Saade click here.
*Web Poster Online


*Expression Of Tumor Suppressor Gene Regulated In Gliomas (RIG) In Different Tumor Grades
Sawyer, Thomas F.1, Ralph Pero2, and Adrienne C. Scheck2
1Department of Plant Biology, Arizona State University, 2Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix Arizona

To email BREU Student Thomas Sawyer click here.
*Web Poster Online


A Preliminary Study of the Effects of Retinoic Acid and Recombinant Nerve Growth Factor on PFSK-1 Cells
Seal, Brandon1, Alyssa Panitch1, Christine Pauken2 and David Capco2
1Department of Bioengineering, 2Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email Student Brandon Seal click here.


A Novel Verterbrate Sperm Chemoattractant Protein Isolated From Xenopus Egg Jelly: Molecular And Biological Properties
Simh, D.1, Dr. A. Bieber2, and Dr. D. Chandler3
1Department of Bioengineering, 2Department of Melecular nad Cellular Biology, 3Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Deetu Simh click here.


The Role of Colanic Acid in E. coli Early Biofilm Development
Snodgrass, J., M.D. Berg, A. Hanna, A. Razatos, and V. Stout
Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Jennifer Snodgrass click here.


With Moms and Mums: A comparative study of midwifery in the United States and England
Souter, Linda A. and Strick, James E.
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Linda Souter click here.


Assembly and Degradation of Outer Membrane Proteins in Escherichia coli
Starr, Trevor1 and Misra, Rajeev2
1Department of Molecular Biosciences & Biotechnology, 2Department of Microbiology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Trevor Starr click here.


Xenopus Egg Jelly Contains "Fertilization Promoting" Proteins That May Be Involved in Sperm-Vitelline Envelope Binding
Stone, Kristine K.1, Douglas E. Chandler1 and Allan L. Bieber2
1Department of Biology, 2Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Kristine Stone click here.


*Photoperiodic Control of Reproduction in the House Finch Carpodacus mexicanus
Story, Julie L.; Small, T.; Parris, J.; and Deviche, P.
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email UMEB Student Julie Story click here.
*Web Poster Online


Abstracts 70-77

Abstracts 1-9 | Abstracts 10-19 | Abstracts 20-29
Abstracts 30-39 | Abstracts 40-49 | Abstracts 50-59 | Abstracts 60-69 | Abstracts 70-77


Hand Manipulation Across Species : What Do Humans, Orangutans, and Giant Pandas Have In Common?
Stotesbery, Kory and Marzke, Mary W.
Department of Anthropology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Kory Stotesbery click here.


The Serum Vitamin C Levels in Human Subjects Using Pasteurized Orange Juice and Supplementation as the Primary Sources of Intake
Underwood J, and Johnston CS
Department of Nutrition, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student J. Underwood click here.


Behavioral Analysis of Drosophilae Melanogaster: Assessment of the changes in activity levels during the lifespan
Velez, Maria-Gabriela, Rose Reynolds, and Kim Hughes
Department of Life Sciences, Arizona State University West

To email MARC Student Maria-Gabriela Velez click here.


Does Thermal Acclimtion Influence The Localization And Concentration Of The Insulin Receptor In Trout Muscle Plasma Membrane?
Vijaisimh, Pooja K. and John K. Zehmer, Dr. Jeffery R. Hazel
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Pooja Vijaisimh click here .


*The Effects of Point Mutations in Exon 6 of SMN1 on Protein Stability
Wallace, Kori L. and Christian L. Lorson
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Kori Wallace click here.
*Web Poster Online


Role of D1 Dopamine Receptors in Cue-Elicited Craving for Cocaine
Weber, Suzanne M., Andrea T. Alleweireldt, Ken F. Kirschner, Breanna L. Bullock, Janet L. Neisewander
Department of Psychology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Suzanne Weber click here.


*Soil Respiration Of Desert Soils Along An Urbanization Gradient
Zachary, Jennifer L. and Grimm, Nancy
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Jennifer Zachary click here.
*Web Poster Online


Geographical Distribution of Genetic Variability in Postelsia palmaeformis
Zippay, Mackenzie and Gretchen Hofmann
Department of Biology, Arizona State University

To email BREU Student Mackenzie Zippay click here.