Poster Sessions
Session 1: Friday, May 2, 2025 - 7:30-9:30 PM
Poster Setup for Poster Session #1 - 4:00-5:00 PM
Posters should fit poster boards that are 36 in x 50 in
1 Joshua Fandel, Graduate Student, Niswander Lab, University of Colorado Boulder
Loss of Actin-related Protein 5 results in DNA damage and cranial cell death during mouse embryonic development
2 Michaela Dell’Orco, Associate Scientist, University of New Mexico HSC
The RNA-binding protein ELAVL4/HuD is essential for neuronal differentiation, nerve regeneration and synaptic plasticity by controlling developmentally-associated sets of genes and biological pathways
3 Sumira Phatak, Postdoc, Campen Lab, University of New Mexico HSC
Gestational ozone exposure drives cell type-specific alterations in brain transcriptomics: insights from single nucleus sequencing
4 Joseph Campanale, Assistant Professor, University of Nevada Las Vegas
Leaders can’t lead without followers: The discovery of a polarity regulated Rac activity pathway in follower border cells
5 Marycruz Flores Flores, Postdoc, Mosimann Lab, University of Colorado Anschutz
Functional Redundancy and Divergence of TBX4 and TBX5 in Zebrafish Cardiopharyngeal and Lateral Plate Mesoderm Development
6 Katalina Lopez, Graduate Student, Valenzuela Lab, University of New Mexico HSC
Long-Lasting Inhibitory Deficits in the Dorsal Subiculum Induced by Developmental Alcohol Exposure in Mice
7 Christiana Concepcion, Undergraduate Student, McQuate Lab, University of New Mexico
SIRT1’s Impact on Mitochondrial Calcium Signaling in Hair Cells of Danio rerio
8 Jeremy Martin, Graduate Student, Franco Lab, University of Colorado Anschutz
Making a Human Brain in a Mouse: How Olduvai Alters Mouse Cortical Progenitor Development
9 Job Flores, Undergraduate Student, Shull Lab, University of New Mexico
PRDM Paralogues Control Zebrafish Pectoral Fin Development
10 Qootsvenma Denipah-Cook, Research Assistant, Shull Lab, University of New Mexico
Investigating bcl9 Function in Craniofacial Development Using Zebrafish
11 Marissa Westenskow, Graduate Student, Gardiner Lab, University of New Mexico HSC
DNA Methylation Dynamics May Control Transcriptional Activity in the Vascular Endothelium during Prenatal Alcohol Exposure
12 Emma Harrison, Research Assistant, Mosimann Lab, University of Colorado Anschutz
Complete loss of Brachyury function in zebrafish
13 Mike Velasquez, Undergraduate Student, Syed Lab, University of New Mexico
Conserved progenitor transcription factors are required for the proper development of fan shaped body neurons.
14 Ethan Wilson, Graduate Student, Syed Lab, University of New Mexico
Molecular Mechanisms Regulating the Fate and Functions of the Drosophila Sleep-Wake Circuit
15 Monica Long, Graduate Student, Gardiner Lab, University of New Mexico
3D Model Development of the Neurovascular Unit to Assess Vascular Function Following Alcohol Exposure
16 Madisen Mason, Graduate Student, Franco Lab, University of Colorado Anschutz
Investigating the developmental origins of pontine diffuse midline glioma
17 Jaime Arroyo, Graduate Student, Jaszczak Lab, New Mexico State University
Modeling Proprioceptive Adaptation in a Buoyant Environment Using Drosophila Larvae
18 Mijung Oh, Postdoc, Zychowski Lab, University of New Mexico HSC
Ovarian Hormone Deficiency Exacerbates Wildfire Smoke-Induced Immune and Metabolic Dysregulation in the Hematopoietic Niche
19 Emily Peden, Research Assistant, Mosimann Lab, University of Colorado Anschutz
Zebrafish crispants as a model to examine how different genes impact the development of congenital heart disease
20 Casey Roberts, Undergraduate Student, Melvin Lab, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Neuron-derived neurotrophic factor - a potential regulator of craniofacial development in zebrafish
21 Dominic Furlano, Research Technician, Linsenbardt Lab, University of New Mexico HSC
Cognitive Flexibility and Working Memory in Mice Following Third Trimester Ethanol Exposure
Session 2: Saturday, May 3, 2025 - 5:45-7:45 PM
Poster Setup for Poster Session #2 - 12:15-1:45 PM
Posters should fit poster boards that are 36 in x 50 in
1 Narmin Musayeva, Research Scientist, Salinas Lab, University of New Mexico
Ontogeny of the organized nasopharynx-associated lymphoid tissue in rainbow trout
2 Samuel Alper, Graduate Student, Dorsky Lab, University of Utah
Wnt-signaling controls heterogenous fibroblasts during zebrafish spinal cord regeneration
3 Muthubharathi B. Chellammal, Postdoc, Ponomarova Lab University of New Mexico HSC
idh-1 neomorphic mutation impacts L1 cuticle collagen of Caenorhabditis elegans
4 Justine Zimmerly, Graduate Student, Milligan Lab, University of New Mexico HSC
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure and Mild Adolescent Stress Induce Anxiety Vulnerability to Mild Stress in Mice
5 Abdulqater Al-Nouman, Graduate Student, Curtiss Lab, New Mexico State University
The Drosophila melanogaster TENT5 homolog is required for individualization of spermatids during spermatogenesis
6 Amanda Garfield, Graduate Student, Mosimann Lab, University of Colorado Anschutz
The pericardium forms as a distinct structure during heart formation
7 Delaram Jafari, Graduate Student, Curtiss Lab, New Mexico State University
Understanding the role of Neprilysin on cell competition
8 Seth Jacobson, Research Assistant, Mosimann Lab, University of Colorado Anschutz
Zebrafish rbm8a Mutant Reveals Selective Defects in Lateral Plate Mesoderm Patterning
9 Samantha Brazil, Undergraduate Student, Curtiss Lab, New Mexico State University
Using time-lapse microscopy during Drosophila melanogaster eye development to determine the role of the small GTPase Rap1 in morphogenesis
10 David Paz, Graduate Student, Quintana Lab, University of Texas El Paso
Generation and characterization of domain specific mutations in the zebrafish hcfc1b gene
11 Vanessa Pando, Graduate Student, Jaszczak Lab, New Mexico State University
TrpA1 and painless: A comparative analysis of nociception and resilence
12 Camila Sanchez, PostBac Student, Papa Lab, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras Campus
A better understanding of the Wnt signaling pathway in a butterfly’s wing developmental patterning
13 Tulaib Azam, Graduate Student, Syed Lab, University of New Mexico
Neurodevelopment; linking neural circuit development and associated behavior (Olfactory Navigation circuit)
14 Jaxon Salazar, Graduate Student, Curtiss Lab, New Mexico State University
Developing a Drosophila model for Neprilysin's role in immunity!
15 Brett Naves, Research Assistant, Burger Lab, University of Colorado Anschutz
Conserved distant enhancers regulate notochord expression of vertebrate Brachyury
16 Cori Bailie, Undergraduate Student, Ross Lab, Utah Valley University
Exploring Folic Acid's Protective Effects Against Teratogen-Induced Neural Tube Defects
17 Priscila Navarrete, Graduate Student, Shuster Lab, New Mexico State University
Developing novel reporters to explore cellular mechanics in living cells
18 Richard Justice, Undergraduate, Gardiner Lab, University of New Mexico HSC
Developmental angiogenesis is impaired during prenatal alcohol exposure by altering mechanosignaling between brain microvascular endothelial cells and the extracellular matrix
19 Samira Alam, Graduate Student, Hasan Lab, Sam Houston State
Functional study of profilins during early embryonic development using zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a model organism
20 Erik Balmer, Undergraduate Student, Milligan Lab, University of New Mexico HSC
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure generates anxiety-like behavior during the Open Field and assessed by Elevated-Plus Maze in adolescent mice
21 Jinyi Duan, Graduate Student, Vue Lab, University of New Mexico HSC
Single and Double Deletions of Tumor Suppressors Genes, Tp53, Nf1, and Pten, Reveal Differential and Synergistic Effects on Glioblastoma Development
22 Lindsey Daniel, Graduate Student, Burggren Lab, University of North Texas
Phenotypic Variation in Early-Stage Zebrafish Embryos
23 Noah Castro, Undergraduate Student, Milligan Lab, University of New Mexico HSC
Intrathecal Dexpramipexole as a Potential Therapeutic for Neuropathic Pain and its Effects on Cytokine Modulation