9/29/2022
Glucosylceramide Maintains Colon Epithelial Barrier Integrity During Enterotoxigenic Bacteroides fragilis Challenge Advisor: Kester, Mark, MD-PHAR Pharmacology, University of Virginia Abstract: Bacteroides fragilis is a human commensal bacterium that colonizes the…
9/29/2022
Inhibitor of differentiation 3 has distinct cell-specific roles in vascular disease Advisor: Mcnamara, Coleen, Medicine, Cardiology Division, University of Virginia Abstract: Rationale: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of…
9/29/2022
Towards Personalized Medicine: Identifying, Characterizing, and Targeting Drivers of Aggressive Cancers Advisor: Mayo, Marty, MD-BIOC Biochem/Mole Genetics, University of Virginia Abstract: Cancer accounts for millions of deaths annually and is…
9/29/2022
Evaluation of Functional Outcomes Following Modification of a Tissue Engineered Muscle Repair Technology for the Treatment of Volumetric Muscle Loss Advisor: Christ, George, EN-Biomed Engr Dept, University of Virginia Abstract:…
9/29/2022
IL-1R drives acute disease tolerance, liver and skeletal muscle fibrosis, and sustained cachexia during T. gondii infection Advisor: Ewald, Sarah, MD-MICR Microbiology, University of Virginia Abstract: Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii)…
9/29/2022
Diacylglycerol Kinase α is a Pharmacologically Targetable Immune Regulator with a Newly Identified Role in Macrophage Activation Advisor: Purow, Benjamin, MD-NEUR Neurology UPG-MD-NEUR Neurology, University of Virginia Abstract: The diacylglycerol…
9/29/2022
Characterization of Papillomavirus E6 Proteins that Bind Cellular E6AP Advisor: Vande Pol, Scott, MD-PATH Research, University of Virginia Abstract: Papillomaviruses infect vertebrate epithelia and induce squamous papillomas in order to…
9/29/2022
Understanding the Role of the Lymphatic Vasculature in Chemotherapeutic Efficacy and Cancer Progression Advisor: Munson, Jennifer, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia Abstract: Despite advances in targeted therapies, cytotoxic…
9/29/2022
Perivascular Cell Differentiation in Tissue Remodeling and Fibrosis Advisor: Peirce-Cottler, Shayn, MD-BIOM Biomedical Eng, University of Virginia Barker, Tom, EN-Biomed Engr Dept, University of Virginia Abstract: Perivascular cells, or pericytes,…
9/29/2022
Regulation of cellular metabolism in tumor infiltrating CD8+ T cells and its role in their dysfunction Advisor: Bullock, Timothy, MD-PATH Research, University of Virginia Abstract: Tumor infiltrating CD8+ T cells…