Nine students present
research at 2023 Arkansas (INBRE) Research Conference
CONWAY,
Ark. (November 10, 2023) — Nine Hendrix College students were among the 231
undergraduates who presented scientific research at the 2023 Arkansas IDeA
Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Research Conference held
earlier this month at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Five
Hendrix students presented research in the biology division, two students
presented in the chemistry division, and two students presented in the physics
division.
Tommy Caldarera ’25 was selected to deliver a biology oral
presentation, and three Hendrix students received awards for their poster
presentations:
Kate Jackson ’25 earned first place for her presentation in the biology poster
section.
Jack Carroll ’24 received an honorable mention for his presentation in the physics
poster section.
Harry Lance ’26 received an honorable mention for his presentation in the physics
poster section.
The
student researchers, their mentors, departmental affiliations, and talk or
poster titles include:
BIOLOGY
Emily Bosche ’24
Mentor:
Dr. Andrew Schurko, Hendrix College, Department of Biology
Poster
Title: The Plausible Role of Histone H2A Proteins in Bdelloid Rotifer DNA
Repair
Kennedi Burns ’24
Mentor:
Dr. Rupak Pathak, UAMS, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Poster
Title: Role of platelet glycoprotein Ibα in radiation-induced cytogenetic
damage
Tommy Caldarera ’25
Mentor:
Dr. Alicia Byrd, UAMS, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Oral
Presentation Title: Investigating HELB Activity in Response to Phosphorylation
of Serine 1048
Kate Jackson ’25
Mentor:
Dr. Robert Eoff, UAMS, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Dr.
Julie Gunderson, Hendrix College, Department of Physics
Poster
Title: Investigation into the Role of DHX36 in Rev1-mediated G4 Resolution
This
poster was awarded first place in this category.
John Schaller ’25
Mentor:
Dr. Robert Eoff, UAMS, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Dr.
Julie Gunderson, Hendrix College, Department of Physics
Poster
Title: Investigation into the Role of Rev1 and Interacting Partners in
Resolution of G4 Sequences
CHEMISTRY
Sydney Greene ’25
Mentors:
Dr. William Gunderson, Hendrix College, Department of Chemistry; Dr. Julie
Gunderson, Hendrix College, Department of Physics
Poster
Title: Development of a Noncovalent Fluorophore Conjugation Method for
Histidine Tagged Proteins
Regina Delgadillo Galaviz ’24
Mentor:
Dr. David Hales, Hendrix College, Department of Chemistry
Poster
Title: Effect of Solvent Dielectric Constant on Denaturation of Cytochrome c
PHYSICS
Jack Carroll ’24
Mentor:
Dr. Julie Gunderson, Hendrix College, Department of Physics
Poster
Title: Single-molecule fluorescence studies of translesion DNA synthesis
This
poster was awarded honorable mention in this category.
Harry Lance ’26
Mentor:
Dr. Julie Gunderson, Hendrix College, Department of Physics; Dr. William
Gunderson, Hendrix College, Department of Chemistry
Poster
Title: Design and Implementation of Optomechanical Components
This
poster was awarded honorable mention in this category.
About Arkansas INBRE
The
Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (Arkansas INBRE) is
funded by a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences
(NIGMS), under the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program of the
National Institutes of Health (NIH). The IDeA program was established for the
purpose of broadening the geographic distribution of NIH funding for biomedical
and behavioral research.
About Hendrix College
Founded in 1876, Hendrix College is featured in Colleges That
Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges and
celebrated among the country’s leading liberal arts colleges for academic
quality, engaged learning opportunities and career preparation, vibrant campus
life, and value. The Hendrix College Warriors compete in 21 NCAA Division III
sports. Hendrix has been affiliated with the United Methodist Church since
1884. Learn more at www.hendrix.edu.
“… Through engagement that links the classroom with the world, and
a commitment to diversity, inclusion, justice, and sustainable living, the
Hendrix community inspires students to lead lives of accomplishment, integrity,
service, and joy.” —Hendrix
College Statement of Purpose