SHP Research Day 2025 

Schedule

Day: April 30th, 2025

Time: 9 AM - 2 PM

Location: MART (morning) and Galleria (afternoon)

Theme: Healthcare innovation

  • 9:00 AM MART: Welcome Remarks
  • 9:15 AM Presentation: Joe Verghesse, MD
  • 10:00 AM Presentation: Ann-Margaret Navarra, PhD, CPNP, FAAN 
  • 10:45 AM Presentation: Scott Moeller, PhD
  • 11:30 AM GALLERIA: Poster Presentations and Select Vendors
  • 2:00 PM Event ends

Poster Presenter(s) Program or Department Topic and/or Title of Presentation
Xin Lin Min, May li, Jessica Zheng and Afrinash Ahamad CLS College preparedness for emerging infectious diseases.
Afrinash Ahamad , Xingxng Wang and Shaoyu Ge CLS and Neuroscience Understanding aging and metabolism
Anastasia Fegan, Fidelia Kumadey and Michael Callison and Afrinash Ahamad CLS Sexually transmitted infections and point of care testing
Agostinello, A.-M., & Viboud, G. MMB Emerging therapeutic strategies for pyrin-associated inherited diseases.
Anthony Figaro, Kamran Khan, Joselyn Leal, Sophia Vitalino CLS What’s the (Hair) Damage? Hair DNA Degradation
Arielle Walter, Alexandra Jovic, Kamran Khan, Joselyn Leal CLS

A Clinical Challenge: Addressing Cancer Treatment Obstacles Posed by a Rare Blood Type

Zheng, B., & Viboud, G. MMB Effect of multiplex PCR respiratory testing on antibiotic utilization: A systematic review
Christina Burke Physical Therapy

Minding the Know-Do Gap: National Survey on the Movement Analysis Framework.

Emily Cammarata, Meryam Syed Speech Language Pathology Perceptions of Caregiver Burden in Individuals Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and the Impact of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Services
Emma Romano, Kristen Taylor, and Samantha Bravo Speech-Language Pathology Exploring the Predictive Power of the CSE in Detecting Dysphagia on the MBSS using the MBSImP
Erica Camilleri, Kaitlin Stephen Speech-Language Pathology Interpersonal Relationships and Masking Behavior in Adult women with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Karolczuk E & Viboud, G. MMB Validation of a fluorescence in situ hybridization probe for the clinical diagnosis of FGFR1 rearrangement
Alam, S, Hussain, Garrett Steen, G, Zambrano, K. & Weldeslassie, G. OT The Effects of Providing Care for Individuals Diagnosed with Neurodegenerative and Physical Conditions on The Physical Strain of Caregivers.
Alexander, A., Cherry, G., Kelly, M., Lajeunesse, J. L., Rosamilia, B., & Weldeslassie, G. OT Comparing the Impact for Recipients with Alzheimer’s Disease Versus Parkinson’s Disease and its Effect on the Level of Caregiver Burden.
Conti, G., dePasquale J., Kearns, C., Maurno, K., & Weldeslassie, G. OT The Demands of Performing Medical and Nursing Tasks and the Dynamics of the Relationship in Family Caregiving.
Corona, G., D’Aoust, A., Inserro, G., Megan Rutigliano, M., & Weldeslassie, G. OT The Effect of Making End-of-Life Decisions, Keeping Recipients Safe at Home, and Finding a Facility for Care Recipient on Caregivers.
DaCunha, V., Izenwasser, O., Kearney, M., Rushton, E., & Weldeslassie, G. OT An Analysis of the Relationship Between Levels of Caregiver Burden and Care Recipient Illness.
Natale, V., Nieman, J. Reilly, C., Williams, J., & Weldeslassie, G. OT Impact of Caregiving on Physical Strain, Emotional Stress, and Caregiver Health Status.
Baum, J., Calamia, K., Droesch, D., Brittney Smith, B., & Weldeslassie, G. OT The Impact of Caregiver and Care Recipient Relationship on Paid Employment Status.
Viboud, G*., & Fukuto, H.S. MMB/CLS Exploring viral genomes: Enhancing bioinformatics education with a virtual lab.
Jasmine Martinez and Michelle Niemira Speech-Language Pathology School-Based Speech-Language School-based Speech-Language Pathologists’ Perceived Level of Preparedness to Work with Interpreters
Flores Acuna, J., Totten, A., & Viboud, G. MMB

Seasonal variations in the prevalence of respiratory pathogens in the local population

Kailey Kipping, Anthony Figaro, Jaden Hurley CLS

Every Antigen Counts: Navigating Rare Blood Compositions (case study)

Kathleen McGoldrick, Sharon Cuff, Deborah Zelizer Health Science

Deconstructing Digital Discourses: Critical Disability Studies Analysis Of Social Media Narratives By Parents Of Children With Autism

Kelly Warren, Sharon Martino PA/PT Longitudinal Effects of Graduate Allied Health Education on Physical and Mental Health
Nancy Krisch Doctor of Physical Therapy Utilization of Health Literacy Practices by Physical Therapist Faculty and Students
Chen K, Coles P, Iacona A, Dosanjh P and Viboud G CLS Over-the-Counter UTI Testing: How Accurate Are OTC Kits for Elderly Adults?
Rasheed Davis PA Integrating perinatal depression screening into PA education
Rebecca Holtzman & David Moscoso Speech-Language pathology School of Health Professions Effects of Stuttering Support Groups on the Social Confidence of Adults.
Samantha Bonello, Emily Cammarata, Vanessa Chen, Ashleigh Marcus, Julia Minicozzi, Emily Rogalle, Meryam Syed Speech-Language Pathology Perceptions of Burden in Caregivers of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease with and without Speech-Language Pathology Services
Aman Rahman, Sharon Cuff, and Ghenet Weldeslassie Health Science Examining substance use, religiosity, and social influence among Muslim American undergraduate students: A pilot survey study
Thailly Penaranda-Ribadeneira, Sharon Cuff, and Ghenet Weldeslassie Health Science Hurt on the job. Now what?: Understanding migrant workers' perspectives regarding seeking medical care after a work-related injury.
Alejandra Przybylo, Paula Serrano, Sharon Cuff, and Ghenet Weldeslassie Health Science Mindful moments: Exploring the impact of 5-10 minute meditation on college students' stress and mood: A pilot survey study
Rachel Lam, Sharon Cuff, Kathleen McGoldrick, and Ghenet Weldeslassie Health Science A phenomenological study to understand the implications of vaping on lung tissue from the perspectives of members of the cardio-thoracic surgical team
Daniella Dimalanta, Anya Reinhart, Sonam Verma, Sharon Cuff Health Science A pilot survey study evaluating doulas’ perceptions of their role in supporting Black mothers
Robbie Golden, Aaron Cleofas, Aaron Tabique, Sharon Cuff, Kathleen McGoldrick, and Ghenet Weldeslassie Health Science Aging out and going where? Understanding parents' perceptions of the availability of leisure activities for their adult children with autism after leaving youth leisure programming
Kayla Kim, Julia Mellow, Tathiana Piquon, Sharon Cuff, Ansju Singh, and Ghenet Weldeslassie Health Science An anonymous pilot survey research study exploring staff perceptions of the impact of the integration of religious and spiritual practices into therapeutic interventions on the quality of life for veterans.
Kaitlyn Brown, Valeria Urbina, Tathiana Piquon, Sharon Cuff, Anshu Singh, and Ghenet Weldeslassie Health Science Understanding recreation staff’s perceptions of the quality of life (QoL) of veteran-residents at Long Island State Veterans Home (LISVH): A pilot survey study.
Trisha Majumdar, Jessica Zhao, Tathiana Piquon, Sharon Cuff, Anshu Singh, and Ghenet Weldeslassie Health Science Understanding recreation staff’s perceptions of the quality of life (QoL) of veteran-residents at Long Island State Veterans Home (LISVH): A pilot survey study.
Kaitlyn Brown, Tathiana Piquon, Sharon Cuff, Anshu Singh, and Ghenet Weldeslassie Health Science Investigating physical therapists' perceptions of the impact of group physical therapy (PT) and PT programs integrated with familial support for veterans living in an assisted living facility: A pilot survey study.
Graziano, W., & Viboud, G. MMB Ethical debate surrounding gene editing human embryos through the use of CRISPR-Cas9
Sharon Martino PT VR library collaboration
PATH OT GROUP OT demos / easel next to table
Ann D. Cuccia, Sushant Chaudhary, Gerald C. Smaldone RC Jet nebulization during mechanical ventilation: A mass balance study.
Adam Lung, Sophia Qu, Imani Gayle, Chelsea Asiedu RC

Evaluating the Impact of Digital Inhalers on Adherence and Hospitalization in Adult Patients with Mild Persistent Asthma

Jonathan Spektor Dental Medicine

Osteogenesis on Novel Nanocomposite Scaffolds Seeded with Mesenchymal Stem Cells