Research and scholarship from undergraduate students in the Biology Department at St. John Fisher University.
Submissions from 2019
Transcription of nanos-1 in Zebrafish Embryos is not Affected by Bisphenol A: Evaluated Using Quantitative Real-Time PCR, Bridget Babich, George Roba, Siti Sarah Safura, Kevin Callahan, and Edward A. Freeman
Exploration into the effects of bisphenols on Drosophila melanogaster locomotion and behavior, Thomas Pasquale and Edward A. Freeman
Evaluating the Effects of Bisphenols F and S with Respect to Bisphenol A on Primordial Germ Cell Migration in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Embryos Using Immunofluorescence Microscopy, Siti Sarah Safura, George Roba, and Edward A. Freeman
Biomechanics In Action, Tais- Ambyr Shallow
Oral Health and Maternal Mortality: A Look at Rochester, New York, Nathan Shimer, Heather McGrane Minton, and Kylene Abraham
Books from 2018
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology-6th edition, Colleen Belk and Virginia B. Maier
Exploration of Kalanchoe Daigremontiana Phytochemicals for Antimicrobial Properties, Brianna S. Walworth, Xayathed Somoulay, Grace E. Stoklosa, Sridhar Anand, Jonelle Mattiacio, and Maryann Herman
Submissions from 2017
Development of a Low-Cost Platform for 3D Bioprinting Applications, Anthony Emanuel and Fernando Ontiveros
Traditional Biocidal Replacement Viability of Microcrystalline Silver Chloride, Zachary Hemminger, P. Walsh, R. Curtis, and Kristin F. Picardo
Embryonic exposure of chicken chicks (Gallus gallus domesticus) leads to heightened sensitivities towards the exposed scent, Ryan Hughes and Gregory B. Cunningham
Submissions from 2016
The effect of Cinnamomum cassia on human and plant pathogens compared to known effective antibiotics, David Monin, Shane Breznak, and Maryann Herman
Microbial Sampling of Major Bodies of Water in Rochester, NY, Laura Moore, Daniel Zimmerman, J. A. Concha, N. Raqueño, Fernando Ontiveros, and Maryann Herman
Development of a Low-Cost Platform for 3D Bioprinting Applications (1), Xayathed Somoulay and Fernando Ontiveros
Building a Freshwater Bacterial Flora Database for Remote Sensing Applications, Daniel Zimmerman, Laura Moore, J. A. Concha, N. Raqueño, Maryann Herman, and Fernando Ontiveros
Submissions from 2015
Development of Inquiry-Based Lab Activities with Pathogens of Wisconsin Fast Plants, Madeleine R. Adolf and Maryann Herman
Turner Syndrome, Munif Almansoob
Effects of Fructose-Derived Advanced Glycation End Products on Acetylation of Histones in the Brain, Alissa K. Cornacchia, MacKenzie Hall, and Melinda E. Lull
Catalytic Condensation of Ketones with Carboxylic Acids, Thomas DiProspero, Heni Patel, and Alexey Ignatchenko
Differences in Organization of Neural Oxytocin Receptor Reflects Differences in Sex Behavior and Parental Care, Ryan A. Funke
Cross-Selectivity in the Catalytic Ketonization of Carboxylic Acids, Alexey Ignatchenko, Joseph Deraddo, Vincent Marino, and Adam Mercado
Oxytocin Therapy, Briana Macaluso
Effects of BPA and Alternatives on Human Health Concerning the NFLPA, Jeremy Martell
Gestational Diabetes, David D. Monin
Molar Pregnancy, Erin K. Mosher
Characterization of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolated from the Nasal Cavity Flora of Nursing Majors, Jennifer Rath, Breanna Christmas, Kristin F. Picardo, and Theresa Westbay
Potential Use of Basil and Lemongrass Essential Oils Against Human Bacterial Pathogens, Mary Riley, Jeremy Martell, and Maryann Herman
Multi-Year Analysis of Microbial Populations in the Rochester-Lake Ontario Embayment, Daniel Zimmerman, Laura Moore, Joseph Dora, J. A. Concha, N. Raqueno, Maryann Herman, and Fernando Ontiveros
Submissions from 2014
Phagocyte Growth and Survival in Silicone Microchambers, Niecy Cameron and Fernando Ontiveros
Remote Sensing of Freshwater Bacterial Populations Using Spectral Analysis of Satellite Imagery, John J. Crean, Steven Maisto, J. A. Concha, N. Raqueño, J. R. Schott, Maryann Herman, and Fernando Ontiveros
Student Self-Screening for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Nasal Colonization in Hand Hygiene Education, Tia Lum, Kristin F. Picardo, Theresa Westbay, Amber Barnello, Lynn Fine, and Jill Lavigne
Nanoparticle Production via Microfluidics Devices, James Ryan McDowell and Fernando Ontiveros
Nanotoxicity in Cells of the Immune System, Jonathan J. Pelc
Photobiostimulation in C. elegans as a Model for Low Level Light Therapy, Michael J. Spoto and Daryl D. Hurd
Submissions from 2013
Production of Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Labeled with Quantum Dots, Alexandria Argentieri and Fernando Ontiveros
Ultrasound-Enhanced Transdermal Delivery of Nanoparticles, Fernando Ontiveros, Jessica Saxum, Brooke Saffren, and Maria Helguera
Submissions from 2012
Isolation and Identification of Antibiotic Resistance in Bacterial Samples from Lake Ontario, Aaron N. Spacher and Maryann Herman
Submissions from 2010
Stability of Extemporaneously Prepared Rufinamide Oral Suspensions, David Hutchinson, Yayin Liou, Robert Best, and Fang Zhao
Books from 2002
Towards a Theology of Science, Donald Lococo