*Poster #031: Searching for Bicaudal C Ovarian Modifiers Using The Drosophila Genetic Reference Panel, Jolin Huang1,2,3, Angelica Bryant1,2, Shanari Buckner1,2, Chiara Gamberi1,2, 1,2CCU, 3SA

Poster #042: Differential effects of KLF4 and KLF4a on peroxisomes and epigenetic regulation in cell fusion, Shanae Johnson1, Vashnie Hartwell1, Beautiful Easter1, Amanda Shaw1, Mitzi Nagarkatti2, Daping Fan3, Walden Ai1,3, 1BC, 2,3SOMC

Poster #043: Functional Analysis of the Partitioning System in Mycobacteriophage Refuge, Madison Arno, Brannon LaFrancis, Harper Morgan, Isabell Rabon, Daniel Williams, CCU

Poster #044: Exploring the Host Range of Bacteriophages, Alexis R. Atkinson, Karissa M. Wilczak, Victoria J. Frost, WU

Poster #045: Genetic Architecture of Bicaudal C in the Drosophila melanogaster Renal Tubule, Angelica Bryant1, Shanari Buckner1, Jolin Huang1,2, Chiara Gamberi1, 1CCU, 2SA

Poster #046 Flash Talk: Towards novel BicC genetic modifiers of in the Drosophila Male Germ Line, Shanari Buckner1, Angelica Bryant1, Jolin Huang1,2, Chiara Gamberi1, 1CCU, 2SA

Poster #047: Combined AKT and XPO1 inhibition for the treatment of Ewing Sarcoma, Cameron Bumbleburg1, Suprina Neupane1, Henry Schrecker1,2, Emma Saunders1,3,  C. Alex Colvert1, Janaia Jackson1, Kajol Patel1,3, Jamie Silverman1,3, B. Jacob Kendrick4, Josh Monts4, Casey G. Langdon1,4, 1,4MUSC, 2Geo Wash U, 3CofC

Poster #048: Changes in Chromatin Configuration during Lymphocyte Activation: Unveiling Conserved Molecular Legacies, Ashley Johnson, Taiya Capitola, Xenia Weislamle, Ruthie Richardson, Gregory Kubista, Winter Field, Jason S. Rawlings, FU

*Poster #049 Flash Talk: The enteric pathogen Clostridioides difficile upregulates IL-22 which drives increased adherent mucins MUC1 and MUC4, Erin Chard, Rachel Stuber, Anna Tingler, Selene Shore, Rick Drake, Amy Engevik, Mindy Engevik, MUSC

Poster #050: In Silico Comparative Analysis of Chondrichthyan Homologs of the Bicaudal C Developmental Regulator, Cody Casey1,2, Chiara Gamberi1, 1,2CCU

Poster #051: The effects of cobalt on the algal symbiont density and recolonization rate of Exaiptasia diaphana sea anemones and size and photosynthetic efficiency of the symbiotic algae Breviolum minutum, Jonathan Daniel, Alison Roark, FU

Poster #052: Comparing Seasonal Vibrio Abundance in Waters Down the Grand Strand, Kaileigh Davis1, John Johnson, Jr.2, Carter Matthews2, Megan Cevasco2, CCU

Poster #053: Screening the Drosophila Genetic Reference Panel for BicC modifiers, Jay DeLoriea1, Cody Casey1, Maggie Rowton1,2, Angelica Bryant1, Shanari Buckner1, Jolin Huang1,3, Chiara Gamberi1, 1CCU, 2Gatton Acad, KY, 3SA

Poster #054: A novel humanized Drosophila model to study TANGO2  deficiency disorder, Jay DeLoriea1, Cody Casey1, Michael Sacher2, Chiara Gamberi1, 1CCU, 2Concordia U

Poster #055: Characterizing the effects of obesogenic diets on Drosophila Melanogaster immune responses across control lines, David Duncan, USC

*Poster #056: Effects of MMP14 Overexpression on Extracellular Matrix Markers of Pregnant and Postpartum Mouse Left Ventricles, Ridha Fatima, Holly LaVoie, SOMC

*Poster #057: Multiple facultative anaerobes can reduce oxygen to create a localized anaerobic environment, Subhomitra Ghoshal, Erin Chard, Anna Tingler, Selene Shore, Aly Gutierrez, Jessica Hartman, Mindy Engevik, MUSC

Poster #058: HSP101 Dynamics in Arabidopsis thaliana: Stress Memory and Developmental Regulation, Teil Fuller, Jeremy D. Rentsch, FMU

*Poster #059 Flash Talk: A high fat diet induces a mucus producing gastric metaplasia in mice, Makenna Grozis1, Charulekha Packirisamy1, Annika Matthiesen2, Catrina Robinson2, Mindy Engevik1, Amy C. Engevik1, 1,2MUSC

Poster #060: Analyzing the impact of diet-dependent signaling pathway activity in fat tissue on oogenesis in Drosophila melanogaster, Jenna Graham, Helena Volynets, Alissa Richmond Armstrong, USC

Poster #061: Developing Hyperactive mPing-based Tags for Targeted Insertion, Madison Hamlin1, Pei-en Tu1, R. Keith Slotkin2, C. Nathan Hancock1, 1USCA, 2Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, St Louis, MO

*Poster #062: The Fish Brain Response to Injury Elicits Differential Expression of the Pim Kinase Proto-Oncogenes, Zora A. Jamison, Zoe E. Gaskin, David M. Hollis, FU

Poster #063 (RET): The Effect of High Ambient Temperature on Appetite in Rats, Brittany Hester1,2, Loranna Kitchen1,3, Mark Bohler1, 1Conv, 2Legacy Early College, 3High Pt Acad

Poster #064: Lactate Dehydrogenase as a Biomarker of Poultry Woody Breast Syndrome, Deanjay Knight, Larry L. Lowe, BC

Poster #065: Using RT-PCR to Detect Mitochondrial DNA in Stressed and Unstressed Mice, Peter Lauzon1, Tiago Tomazini Goncalves2, Fernanda Priviero2, Clinton Webb2, 1Center for Advanced Technical Studies,  2USC

Poster #066: ROS Production and NOX2 Expression in Human Breast Cancer Cells Exposed to Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Candice Lawrence, Khadija Bundu, Samir Raychoudhury, BC

Poster #067: of phf21aa and pDetermining the rolehf21ab in model for Potocki-Shaffer Syndrome in Zebrafish, Day'Lyn McKinnis, April DeLaurier, USCA

Poster #068: Evaluating the use of PUMA to induce cell death for use in anti-HIV gene therapy, Jadynn McMahon, William H. Jackson, USCA

Poster #069: Identification of Interactions Between Wild-Type ExplosioNervosa Gene Products and Host Proteome, Jessica E. Morgan, Victoria Frost, FU

*Poster #070: Long-Term High-Fat Diet Disrupts Gastric Epithelial Balance, Leading to Metaplasia, Charulekha Packirisamy1, Annika Matthiesen2, Pooja Pradeep2, Janet Boggs2, Sarah A. Dooley1, Rachel Edens1, Piper McKee1, Makenna Grozis1, Catrina Robinson2, Mindy Engevik1, Amy C. Engevik1, 1,2MUSC

Poster #071: Targeting the PI3K/ AKT/ mTOR pathway in conjunction with XPO1 inhibition in pediatric sarcomas, Megan VanGarven1,2, Janaia Jackson1,  Suprina Neupane1, Cameron Bumbleburg1, Henry  Schrecker1,3, Abasi-ama Udeme1, Moriah Heifetz1, Kajol Patel1,4, Jamie Silverman1,4, Abigail Miller1, Jacob Lenski1, Casey G. Langdon1,5, 1,5MUSC, 2NW College, 3Geo Wash U, 4CofC

Poster #072: Creatine Kinase Levels in Chicken Breast Tissue Extracts Stored Under Various Temperature Conditions, Shanna Kay-Panton, Larry L. Lowe, BC

Poster #073: Phenotypic Analysis of Phage-Host Interactions, Lidia Peralta,  Victoria Frost, WU

*Poster #074: Altered nanoparticle uptake in p-glycoprotein deficient Caco-2 intestinal cells, Mikayla C. Spangler, Scott M. Tanner, USC UP

Poster #075: Determining the role of tbx5a and tbx5b in development of zebrafish, James Saxon, April DeLaurier, USCA

Poster #076: The Effects of Altered Storage Conditions on Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH - 5) M4 Isoenzyme in Chicken Breast Muscle Tissue, Joshua Still, Larry L. Lowe, BC

Poster #077: Analyzing expression of pro-apoptotic BimL from a HIV-based inducible plasmid, Holly A. Taylor, William H. Jackson, USCA

Poster #078: The epigenetic landscape identified through ATACseq reveals the NCAM1/FYN pathway as a potential therapeutic target in p53-/PTEN- transformed breast cancer stem cells, Abigail G. Weatherford, Margaret V. Leonard,
Hasan Korkaya, Maria Ouzounova, Austin Y. Shull, PC

Poster #079: Investigation of Distinct Adipose Tissue Classes in Adult Drosophila melanogaster, Isaiah Williams, Alissa Armstrong, USC

Poster #080: Physiological Effects of Dual Temperature and Salinity Stress on Redear Sunfish Gill Epithelial Tissue, Sam Williamson, Andrea Vega, Salvatore Blaire, WU

Poster #081: Amino Acid Transporter Expression Map Across Distinct Tissues In Drosophila Melanogaster Adults, Ymani Wright, Alissa Armstrong, USC

Poster #082: Evaluating the Impact of PTSD-like Symptoms on Ethanol Consumption in C57 Mice through Oral Self-Administration Operant Conditioning Chambers, Olivia Brooks1, James Riley-Enriquez2, Onarae Rice2, 1Morris College, 2FU

Poster #083 Flash Talk: Neurodegenerative disease pathways expressed in flight muscle histolysis of the house cricket, Acheta domesticus, Marcus D. French, Rush H. Oliver, BC

Poster #084: Embryonic Thrombin Exposure Can Impact Motility in Caenorhabditis elegans, Amelia Hatley, Victoria Turgeon, FU

Poster #085: The effect of worry and coping resources on information avoidance, Tessa K. Kramer, Jeremy L. Foust, Conv

Poster #086: Effect of High Ambient Temperature on Appetite Regulation in Rats (Rattus norvegicus), Alexis Krivicich, Madison Seymour, Paisley Stepp, Mark Bohler, Conv

Poster #087: The Effect of Alzheimer’s Risk Factor, APOE, on Memory and Learning in C.elegans, Josephine Mason, Keira van Zyl, Edward F. Griffin, Conv

Poster #088: The Impact of Taste Hedonics on Latent Enhancement of Aversion Learning, William McCormick, Veronica Flores, FU

Poster #090: The Role of Adenosine on Self-Control, Dominique Pearson, Richard Keen, Conv

Poster #091 Flash Talk: Your Brain on Music – a fNIRS Perspective, Rion Reynolds1, Bill Manaris2, Dwight Krehbiel3, Sorinel Oprisan4, 1,2,4CofC, 3Bethel College

Poster #092: Dopamine D3 Antagonists: A Potential Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Comorbid Alcohol Use Disorder in Male C57 Mice, James Riley-Enriquez, Onarae Rice, FU

Poster #093: Rodent Diet in Early Developmental Stages’ Impact on Offspring Taste Response in Gustatory Cortex, Elsa Shaikh, KT Headley, Veronica Lee Flores, FU

Poster #094: The Impact of Innocuous Taste Experience on Long-term Taste Learning and Memory Persistence, Dallas Shuman, Marie Yarborough, Veronica Lee Flores, FU

Poster #095: Effect of Ginseng on Ant Memory, Scott Sutherland, Conv

Poster #096 (RET) Flash Talk: Using a C. elegans genetic model in the middle school classroom, Michelle Sutton1, Megan Santos2, Edward F. Griffin3, 1R.E. Davis College Prep Acad, 2Legacy Early College, 3Conv

*Poster #097: Mapping Health Inequities: Investigating Health Outcomes in the Columbia College Neighborhood, Mina Shull, Kylie Stewart, Alexis Scurry, Katherine DeVivo, Alexandra Szarabajko, CC

Poster #098: An Exploration of At-Risk Behaviors in Children and Adolescents: E-Cigarette Use and HPV Susceptibility, Jaquaya Adams1, Chakia McClendon1, Monique Brown2, Swann Adams3, 1CC, 2,3USC