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2025
Saturday, April 26th
10:00 AM

The Effects of Racial/Ethnic Self-Identification on Impression Formation

Asrar Abdulla, University of the Pacific
Rammy M. Salem, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Evidence-based seed sourcing and restoration strategies for climate change-threatened California vernal pools

Hiba Ahmed, University of the Pacific
Kenny H. Choi, University of the Pacific
Richard Mallon, University of the Pacific
Nancy C. Emery, University of Colorado, Boulder
Sam Ahler, University of Colorado, Boulder
Rebecca Barak, Chicago Botanic Garden
Ezra J. Kottler, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Above & Beyond Whales: Are High-Frequency Food Calls Successful?

Stephanie O. Akhigbe Egberuare, University of the Pacific
Elizabeth Jimenez, University of the Pacific
Mihir Gill, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Analyzing Medicare Cost Distribution and Coverage Disparities: Insights from Data-Driven Analysis

Sarah Akhtar, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Cracking Under Pressure: Vocal Stress and Warm-Up in Humpback Whale Food Calls

Wadi Alkam, University of the Pacific
Amteg Gondara, University of the Pacific
Subaeg Gill, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Multi-Body Resonances in Extrasolar Systems

Andrew S. Baker-Sanchez, University of the Pacific
Daniel Jontof-Hutter, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

MiniTn7 Transposon insertion into Variovorax isolates to generate tagged strains for horizontal gene transfer studies.

Zachary Baylasy, University of the Pacific
Arav Desai, University of the Pacific
Ashley Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Milan Ramezani, University of the Pacific
Paul Orwin, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Balancing Accessibility and History: A Visual Case Study of Historical Buildings in Madrid

Leah Brent, University of the Pacific
Susan Sample PhD, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Exploring the Impact of AI in Higher Education: Efficacy, Ethics, Risks, and Future Trends

Kaylee Calderon, University of the Pacific
Sounie Proeung-Sok, University of the Pacific
Evelyn Ramirez Penuelas, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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

Transparent Artificial Soil as a Medium for Root Phenotyping and Plant-Bacteria Studies

Daniela Ceballos, University of the Pacific
Elisabeth E. M. Garner, University of the Pacific
Paul Orwin

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Structural and Functional Characterization of Cancer-Associated D-Dopachrome Tautomerase Mutants

Angela Chen, University of the Pacific
Joshua Miu, University of the Pacific
Christopher Brandon Argueta, University of the Pacific
Aliyah Veronica R. Pilien, University of the Pacific
Georgios Pantouris, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

The Sex-Specific Effects of Microplastics and Phthalates Within- and Across-Generations in an Insect

Richard J. Choi, University of the Pacific
Leah Chapman, University of the Pacific
Jacob Lee, University of the Pacific
Zachary Stahlschmidt, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Deep Learning for Genomic Feature Prediction Using Semantic k-mer Embeddings and a CNN-LSTM Architecture

Abdullah Tariq Choudhry, University of the Pacific
Julia Eve Olivieri, University of the Pacific

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

Adolescence on the Edge: Factors influencing Deviant Behavior

Trianne Cooper

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

Dynamic expression of the genes GADD34 and CReP in zebrafish embryos

Emilio Davila, University of the Pacific
Xithlaly Diaz, University of the Pacific
Elize Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Makayla Beckett, University of the Pacific
Douglas C. Weiser, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Introduction of a constitutive red fluorescent marker gene into four Variovorax strains using the Tn7 transposon.

Dasha Deviatykh, University of the Pacific
Ellamae Fortin, University of the Pacific
Maryann Pidlaoan, University of the Pacific
Megan So, University of the Pacific
Paul Orwin

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Exploring Body Image Perceptions Among Female Athletes

Beatriz O. Diaz, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Comprehensive analysis of antibiotic susceptibility across Variovorax to prepare for genetic analysis of horizontal gene transfer between strains.

Kimberly Doan, University of the Pacific
Elyse Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Makaylan Tseng, University of the Pacific
Paul Orwin

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

How Limited English Proficiency Affects the Health of Latin American Immigrants in the United States

Denice Espino, University of the Pacific
Javi Villa, University of the Pacific
Bernice Mendoza, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Efficient Route Planning between Stations in NYC: A Dijkstra Algorithm Approach

Prabhleen Gill, University of the Pacific
Alice Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Emi Sayuri Gonzales, University of the Pacific
Emily Greene, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Study of Binding of Triplex DNA with Flavone Derivatives Using Fluorescent Intercalator Displacement

Kevin Hahn, University of the Pacific
Kalee Thao, University of the Pacific
Chenfei Wu, University of the Pacific
Nghia Tran, University of the Pacific
Tiffanie Jiang, 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

Soil Matters: propagation success of Viola pedunculata and implications for conservation of an endangered butterfly

Lana Heartfield
Lu Kozlowski, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

How Feelings of Belonging are Influenced by Racial/Ethnic Categorizations

Jasmin N. Hernandez, University of the Pacific
Rammy M. Salem, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Exploring the Microbial Diversity of the Carlson Lab Microbial Library

Selah Hmun
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Screening The Carlson Lab Natural Product Library for Antibiotic Production

Kirsten Hofilena
Kathy Chau
Emily Le
Hoan Nguyen
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

The Squirrel Heart, Temperature, and Hibernation

Vivi Huynh
Catrina B. Brown
Jane Khudyakov

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Spider Silk Assembly

Jimin Hwang, University of the Pacific
Lia Jang, University of the Pacific
Deborah Kim, University of the Pacific
Ruby Lee, University of the Pacific
Ravneet Singh, University of the Pacific
Adidev Rooprai, University of the Pacific
Rebecca Lee, University of the Pacific
Grace Kwon, University of the Pacific
Craig Vierra, 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

The Criminalization of Black and Latino Communities

Miriam Khan
Elisha Bryant

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Revealing Telomerase Expression in Sea Star Embryos: Implications for Regeneration and Anti-Aging Mechanisms

Uzair Khan, University of the Pacific
Rosalie Phan, University of the Pacific
Sophie Solomon, 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

Spider Silk Assembly and Potential Redox Trigger

Laura Kim
Bridget Pak
Celina Yang
Daniel Kim
Hannah Lee
James Lee
Karis Yoon
Pauline Luu
Seojin Lee
Vanessa Le
Jet Li
Lisa Nam
Brynn Lowe
Emily Ruan
Craig Vierra Dr

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Undergraduate Advocacy on Capitol Hill: Student Experiences in the Scholars Transforming Though Undergraduate Research (STR) Program

Jessica Lacap, University of the Pacific
Elizabeth Monterroso, University of the Pacific
Karen Perez, University of the Pacific
Quigwen Dong, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Medical Misogyny

Juliana A. Leal, University of the Pacific
Ixchel Escalante, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Examining the effect of stress during lactation on marine mammals

Allen Li
Maliysia Keo, University of the Pacific
Jane Khudyakov, 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

Fighting Antibiotic Resistance: Antibiotic Activity from Local Californian Soil

Aly Lo, University of the Pacific
Gloria Tam, University of the Pacific
Jeremy Kim, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

The Factors that Contribute to the Rising Statistics of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

Katherine Lopez
Susetee Corea-Lopez
Chanel Page

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

Inhibitory Activities of Surface-Associated Bacteria from California and Florida Algae

Jasonpreet Singh Mann
Daniel Tran
Skylar Carlson

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Variation in Diel Activity Across Life Stages in the Túngara Frog

Sevana Mardirosian

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Identification of Differential Gene Expression in Peritumoral and Tumoral Glioma Cells

Pravishti Mathur, 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

Correlational Analysis between Fat Free Mass and Physical Performance in College Students

Rhea Misra, University of the Pacific
Fraz Tahir, University of the Pacific
Giselle Murillo, University of the Pacific
Tianou Zhang, University of the Pacific

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

Physiology and Food: How Does Diet Influence Tolerance to Oxidative Stress and Heat?

Sahi Mothukuri, University of the Pacific
Roxy Wang, University of the Pacific
Zach Stahlschmidt, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Plastic Peril: How do Phthalates Impact Growth, Development, and Reproduction in Insects

Kiersten Ngeow, University of the Pacific
Leah Chapman, University of the Pacific
Zachary Stahlschmidt, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Post Exertional Symptoms Are Similar in Male and Female Patients with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Anthony Nguyen, University Of the Pacific
Addisen Azevedo, University Of the Pacific
Lily Chu, Workwell Foundation
Todd Davenport, University of the Pacific
Staci Stevens, Workwell Foundation
Jared Stevens, Workwell Foundation
Mark Van Ness, Univeristy of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Investigating the Effects of Evodia rutaecarpa on Caffeine-Infected Water

Ashton T. Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Jenny Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Ria Bhutani, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Peptides as Therapeutic Agents Against Lung Cancer

Carmen I. Ochoa, University of the Pacific
Nimrat Poonia, University of the Pacific
Lauren Hahn, University of the Pacific
Amanda Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Polina Eidelberg, University of the Pacific
Jasmine Vargas, 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

Secondary metabolites of Serratia marcescens as potential antimicrobials

Matthew K. Okuda, University of the Pacific
Alice Chao, University of the Pacific
Justin Bang, University of the Pacific
Jodie Chen, University of the Pacific
Ethan Liu, University of the Pacific
Kirkwood Land, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Identifying A Unified Numbering Scheme Across BCL-BH3 Structures Using the Knob-Socket Model

Khushi Pannu, University of the Pacific
Tiffanie Jiang, University of the Pacific
Jerry Tsai, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Effect of Vitamin D supplementation on the prevention of respiratory tract infections: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis

Shukan Parikh, University of the Pacific
Joon Lee, University of the Pacific
Celine Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Tianou Zhang, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Using Quantitative Shape Analysis to Investigate the Coevolution of Brain Shape and Flight Loss in Birds

Ansh Patel, University of the Pacific
Catherine Tang, University of the Pacific
GaEun Kim, University of the Pacific
Chris Torres, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Upregulation of pro-apoptotic genes by the accumulation of unfolded proteins

Ohm Patel, University of the Pacific
Jesse Goodson, University of the Pacific
Kristen Ng, University of the Pacific
Jeewon Han, University of the Pacific
Douglas C. Weiser, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

'Echale Ganas': The Struggles of First-Generation Latinx Students

Daniela Pena Espinoza, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

The Hidden Components of Racism

Nancy B. Ponce Escobar, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Asian American Leaders in Higher Education

Sounie Proeung-Sok, University of the Pacific
Marcia Hernandez, 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

Screening for Antioxidant-Producing Actinomycetes

Pooja Ramadas
Arshdeep Gill
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

The Effects of Father Absence on Society and Development

George Retana, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Myuphoria Festival Design

Caroline Rivera, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Analysis of Monte Carlo simulations of Quantum Spin Models

Desmond Roland

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

How Influencers Shape Fast Fashion Consumption and Trends

Ariadne Rubalcava

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Large Scale Culturing of Actinomycete Secondary Metabolites and Extraction

Julian B. Ruiz, University of the Pacific
Balrajjit Rai, University Of The Pacific
Sufian Naura, University of the Pacific
Gurman Sandhu, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson, University of the Pacific

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

Understanding The Rise of Domestic Abuse Linked To Homocides

Adeyca D. Salinas Gonzalez, 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

Navigating Whiteness: Race, Class, and Social Dynamics in Predominantly White Sororities

Mallak Sayed, University of the Pacific
Marcia Hernandez PhD, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

The Carlson Lab Fraction Library for Secondary Metabolite Screening of Marine Bacteria

Ria Sethi, University of the Pacific
Katie G. Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Skylar Carlson, 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

The effects of diet on the development of Túngara frog tadpoles

Annie Shih, University of the Pacific
Joelyn Abougoush, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Molecular docking and drug virtual screening of novel small molecule inhibitors of anti-apoptotic proteins for cancer treatment

Joongkyum Shin, University of the Pacific
Yao Chen, The Quarry Lane School
Brianna Feldmeier, Amador Valley High School
Elinor Lee, 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

Occupational Therapy Training Application

Shoji Shinkawa
Yusif Imanov

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Induction of lysogenic bacteriophages from MF160 using UV light from various sources

Myla Soleiman, University of the Pacific
Ethan Solomon, University of the Pacific
Paul Orwin, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Whale-Timed Harmonies: Temporal Coordination in Humpback Duet Calls

Kacie Tonnu
Kacey Le
Joanne Lee
Dutt Patel

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

String Musician Health

Kylie Trenhaile, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:00 AM

Development of HDACi Derivatives with Coordination Sites to Connect Pt

Angela Trinh, University of the Pacific
Le Quang Phuc Do, University of the Pacific
Fariel Enyong, University of the Pacific
Audrey Huang, University of the Pacific
Nolan Tan, University of the Pacific
Sophia Zhu, 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

Telomerase Expression and its Role in Aging in Adult Sea Stars

Bellynda Trinh, University of the Pacific
Krishna Shah, 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

Synthesis of Alanine-Containing Peptides

Herman Tsang, University of the Pacific
Kevin Kang, University of the Pacific
Samuel Zhang, University of the Pacific
Polina Eidelberg, 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

Determining Prevalence of Dog Heartworm (Dirofilaria immitis) and Vector Species from Dog Parks in Sacramento-Yolo County, CA

Nicci Vaiarello
Emmanuel Cubas
Rawan Mahmoud
Triptaan Kaur Dhami
Josselyn Corrales Lopez
Heather Shin
Tara Thiemann

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

Rapid Changes in Coloration in Adult Field Crickets in Response to Climate Change

Joshua Vaughan, University of the Pacific
Clarice Yoon, University of the Pacific
Austin Hoffman, University of the Pacific
Zach Stahlschmidt, 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

Synthesis and Preliminary Characterization of the Antimicrobial Peptide P-113 Using SPPS

Wiley Winkler, University of the Pacific
June Choi, University of the Pacific
Brendan Young, University of the Pacific
Allen Bryan, 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

Antibacterial Screening of Aquatic Fungal Isolates

Trisha K. Yanduru
Anika Balaji
Bhavya Kode
Nikhila Kosuru
Maria Arata Robles
Joanna Choi
Skylar Carlson Dr.

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

10:00 AM

Peptide Synthesis for Potential Therapeutics

Javeria Zulfiqar, University of the Pacific
Alex Bosch, University of the Pacific
Jose Solis, University of the Pacific
Polina Eidelberg, University of the Pacific
Jianhua Ren, University of the Pacific

University of the Pacific, DeRosa University Center

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

10:30 AM

The Early History of the People's Republic of China from a Personal Perspective

Gabe Tang

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

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

10:45 AM

Divided by Design: The Strategic Creation of Enemies for Social Order and Power

Rahma M. Saleh, University of the Pacific

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

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

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

Indigenous Sounds of Gathering: Music and Dance Memory in the Cordillera Highlands of the Philippines

Julianna Meneses

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

11:00 AM - 11:15 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

11:15 AM

The Complexity of a Mother’s Life: An analysis of Claudia Llosa’s film, Distancia de Rescate.

Katherine Lopez

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

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

11:15 AM

Seeds of Resistance: Indigenous Ecofeminism in Gardens in the Dunes by Leslie Marmon Silko

Madeline E. Neely, University of the Pacific

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

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM

11:30 AM

Es un asunto privado: Género y la mirada en El último verano de la boyita/ (In English) A Private Matter: Gender and the Gaze in 'El ultimo verano de la boyita'

Jose Flores-Jimenez

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

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

11:30 AM

Resisting Erasure: Polish Fairy Tales in the Partitions Era

Adam Koc, University of the Pacific
Madie Neely, University of the Pacific

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

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM

11:45 AM

Preserving Pichia: A Study on Its Longevity on Freeze-Dried Rodent Pellets

Dustin Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Felice Nguyen, University of the Pacific
Ghazi Rizvi, University of the Pacific

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

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

11:45 AM

Gender Expectations in the Play El eterno femenino (1975) by Rosario Castellanos and the Film Adaptation Los adioses (2017) by Natalia Beristain

Karla S. Ramirez-Orozco

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

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM

Pickleball Injury & Swing Analysis using Motion Capture and Simulation

Leanne Hamilton
Yusif Imanov
Omar Comparan

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

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

12:00 PM

Temas y Tecnicas en Los Insolitos Peces Gato

Gabriel Soltero

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

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

12:15 PM

Stronger Binders, Better Probiotics: Evaluating Mucin Affinity in Yeast Strains for Probiotic Potential

Nadia Elnokrashy, University of the Pacific
Hafsa Afzal, University of the Pacific
Sean Tang, University of the Pacific
Dr. Geoffrey Lin-Cereghino
Dr. Der Thor, University of the Pacific

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

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM