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Schedule
2024
Saturday, April 27th
10:30 AM

Examining Focused Case Studies’ Effects on Software Design

Nora Bakken
Osvaldo Jimenez, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

Structural Characterization of Dual-Threat Pt-HDACi Anticancer Agents by Collision Induced Dissociation Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Rabeya Bosri
Brenda Sanchez

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

Cyclin-dependent kinase 8 (CDK8) inhibitor design against cancer cell lines

Douglas Chu, University of the Pacific
Munachimso Aghasili, University of the Pacific
Sabrina Ton, University of the Pacific
Mason Webber, University of the Pacific
Wade A. Russu, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

Evaluating Climate Change Impacts on Susceptible Macroinvertebrates Species in the Natural Alpine Springs of the Sierra Nevada

Jennifer Dagnino, University of the Pacific
Ryan Hill, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

Beyond the Bottle: Evaluating the Effects of Feedback on College Students’ Self-Reports of Alcohol Consumption and Standard Drink Free-Pours

Alondra Del Real, University of the Pacific
Carolynn S. Kohn, University of the Pacific
Jessica K. Lacap, University of the Pacific
Madison A. Blank, University of the Pacific
Devin A. Thompson, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

Fragmentation Analysis of Proline-Rich Peptides by Mass Spectrometry Studies

Polina Eidelberg
Kim Harvey, University of the Pacific
Georgios Pantouris, University of the Pacific
Jianhua Ren, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

Effective Acidities of Isomeric Asp-PolyPro Peptides in the Gas-Phase and in Solution

Kim Harvey, University of the Pacific
Yadwinder Singh Mann, University of the Pacific
Drew Wessels, University of the Pacific
Carmen Ochoa, University of the Pacific
Jianhua Ren, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

From Past to Present: Digital Narratives of University of the Pacific

Jennifer Helgren, University of the Pacific
Lorenzo Spaccarelli, University of the Pacific
Amaya Armas, University of the Pacific
Sophia Firouzabadi, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

Life Cycle Assessment of EV batteries and Environmental Impact

Faheem Hussain, University of the Pacific
Luke Lee Dr, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

Synthesis and Biophysical Evaluation of 7,8-(Alkylenedioxy)-Flavones

Tiffanie Jiang, University of the Pacific
Nghia Tran, University of the Pacific
Benjamin Ruvalcaba, University of the Pacific
Liang Xue, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

Co-Creation of Pharmacy Specialty Co-Curricular Event

Caroline Ko, University of the Pacific
Adesuwa Aigbuza, University of the Pacific
Nick Ha, University of the Pacific
Aida Trihiran, University of the Pacific
Jamie Trocke, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

Use of the Modified Delphi Method to Develop the Mindful Streamlining Self- Assessment Tool

Caroline Ko, University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Deepti Vyas, University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Amandip Chauhan, University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
William Chen, University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Suzanne Galal, University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Leslie Bayers, University of the Pacific
Vista Khosraviani, University of the Pacific Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

The Effects of Frankincense on Oral Health

Leo Lu, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Homayon Asadi, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
David Ojcius, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Cassio Coutinho Almeida da Silva, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Aline Souza, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Parker Smith, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

Cross-sexual Effects of Testosterone on Mesenteric Arterial Reactivity in Ovariectomized Female Rats

Mohammad Moshiur Rahman, University of the Pacific
Rifat Ara Islam, University of the Pacific
Md Rahatullah Razan, University of the Pacific
Mitra Esfandiarei, Midwestern University
Melanie Felmlee, University of the Pacific
Roshanak Rahimian, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

New pH-triggered conformational switches based on trans-2-aminocyclohexanol moiety

Vyacheslav V. Samoshin, University of the Pacific
Oscar J. Mendoza, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

The Development of Potent DNA Triplex Binding Ligands by Expanding The Aromatic Surface

Nghia Tran, University of the Pacific
Landy Gu, University of the Pacific
Vanessa Rangel, University of the Pacific
Tiffanie Jiang, University of the Pacific
Tina Thao, University of the Pacific
Benjamin Ruvalcaba, University of the Pacific
Liang Xue, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

RNA-Seq differential analysis of Variovorax Paradoxus on different phases: stationary, biofilm and log phase

Khang Trinh Duy
Julia Olivieri
Paul Orwin, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

Gas-phase Acidity of D/L-Cysteine-Containing Oligopeptides by Computational Study

Shiyuan Wang, University of the Pacific
Yuntao Zhang, University of the Pacific
Jianhua Ren, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

General Education vs. Vocational Education: A Study of the Relationship Between Media Agenda and Public Agenda of Vocational Education in China

Liu Yang, School of Journalism and Communication, Shanghai International Studies University

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

10:30 AM

The Nematode Caenorhabditis elegans: a Convenient Model for Studying Immunology and Microbiology

William Zhao, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Shrey Shah, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Scott Davis, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
David Ojcius, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Hung-Chi Yang, Yuanpei University of Medical Technology

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Poster Hall

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

11:00 AM

Effects of Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy on Metabolic Parameters and Aortic Relaxation in Castrated Male Rats

Rifat Ara Islam, University of the Pacific
Md Rahatullah Razan, University of the Pacific
Mohammad Moshiur Rahman, University of the Pacific
John Stallone, Texas A&M University
Melanie Felmlee, University of the Pacific
Roshanak Rahimian, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Room 214

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

11:15 AM

Artificial Light at Night Creates a Network of Habitat Patches for an Urban Arthropod Community

Katelynn Jankowiak, University of the Pacific
Zachary Stahlschmidt, University of the Pacific

Don and Karen DeRosa University Center (DUC) Room 214

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

2025
Saturday, April 26th
10:00 AM

Stockton Air Quality Dashboard

Mary Kay Camarillo
Sai Mulupuru
Yusif Imanov

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Investigating the Role of Male Calling in Túngara Frog Courtship within Close-Range Interactions

Olivia Chung

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Protein Cousins: Characterizing Ubiquitin-Like Proteins within the Ubiquitin Code

Logan J. Cope, University of the Pacific
Simran Pravin, University of the Pacific
Joseph S. Harrison, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Dental Anesthesia VR Injection Simulation

Yusif Imanov

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Synthesis and Binding of Flavone-Based Ammonium Salts to Triplex DNA

Tiffanie Jiang, University of the Pacific
Nghia Tran, University of the Pacific
Liang Xue, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Audiology VR Training Simulation

Veasna Ling
Yusif Imanov

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Enhancing Splice Site Detection Through Deep Learning and Retrieval-Augmented Generation

Yogesh Mahendran, University of the Pacific
Julia Olivieri, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Injury Risk & Prevention in Soccer Players

Pavan Miriyala
Serene Hyram
Ashwinth Kondapalli
Yusif Imanov

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Do You See the Problem? A Literature Review on Ethical Decision Making Across Professional Fields

Mariel Montes, University of the Pacific
Carolynn Kohn, University of the Pacific
Madison A. Blank, University of the Pacific
Gabby V. Franklin-Hernandez, University of the Pacific
Jessica K. Lacap, University of the Pacific
Sophia G. Livingston, University of the Pacific
Devin A. Thompson, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Kv7 channels in mesenteric arteries of male UC Davis type 2 diabetes mellitus (UCD-T2DM) rats: Responses to activation and inhibition

Mohammad Moshiur Rahman, University of the Pacific
Rifat Ara Islam, University of the Pacific
Md Rahatullah Razan, Washington University in St. Louis
Khadizatul Kobra, University of the Pacific
Valeria Rosseau Nunez, University of the Pacific
James L. Graham, University of California, Davis
Peter J. Havel, University of California, Davis
Carlos A. Villalba-Galea, University of the Pacific
Roshanak Rahimian, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Respecting Autonomy and Dignity in Adults with Disabilities: A Review of Preference Assessments and Social Validity

Emily Rose
Kendyl Amodo
Jessica Lacap
Sophia Sisana
Fernanda Oda

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Analysis of Various Functional Groups on Flavone Derivatives for Triplex DNA Binding

Benjamin Ruvalcaba
Nghia Tran, University of the Pacific
Landy Gu, University of the Pacific
Liang Xue, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of HDACi Derivatives with Special Stereochemistry

Brenda Sanchez, University of the Pacific
Juhyeong Pang, University of the Pacific
Karina Artero, University of the Pacific
Qinliang Zhao, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Wood Delights: Therapy and Hobby

Said Shakerin, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Investigating YAP1 Expression in Patiria miniata: Unveiling the Role of a Key Regulator of Stem Cell Biology

Serenity Van Bedford, University of the Pacific
Tara Fresques, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Studies of the Gas-phase Acidity of D/L-Cysteine-Containing Polyalanine Peptides with Computational Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry

Shiyuan Wang, University of the Pacific
Kim Harvey, University of the Pacific
Jianhua Ren, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Single-Cell RNA-seq Transcriptomic Profiling of Immune Cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Yalin Zhang, University of the Pacific
Julia Olivieri, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:45 AM

Plant-based Bioactive Compounds Protecting Skeletal Muscle Health in Exercise and Diseases

Tianou Zhang

Room 211A, University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

11:00 AM

"Bringing Authors and Actors into the Classroom: A Pedagogical Model for Transformative Learning through Direct Dialogue" – Lessons from a Philosophy of Sports Course at a U.S. Liberal Arts College

Huan Wang, Tongji University

Room 211B, University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM