REU PARTICIPANTS
2023 REU Cohort
2023 Participants
Kesaia Akau - 2023
Undergraduate Institution: University of Utah
Faculty Advisor: Professor Andrus
Research: I am in the Andrus' lab and we are exploring the organic synthesis of deoxypodophyllotoxin (DPT), an anti-cancer agent. Our group is looking to synthesize DPT via an intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction with a styryl compound. I'm working on synthesizing the precursors for this reaction and am using proton NMR to analyze intermediates.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Andrus
Research: I am in the Andrus' lab and we are exploring the organic synthesis of deoxypodophyllotoxin (DPT), an anti-cancer agent. Our group is looking to synthesize DPT via an intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction with a styryl compound. I'm working on synthesizing the precursors for this reaction and am using proton NMR to analyze intermediates.
Nya Black - 2023
Undergraduate Institution: Utah Tech University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Van Ry
Research: This summer I worked on improving the hFLO model used in the Van Ry lab to help the project progress towards continued IPF research. I assisted in isolating alveolar type 2 (AT2) epithelial cells from lungs using the cell sorter to replace the cancer epithelial A549 cells used in the hFLO distal lung organoid model. I performed protein assays to determine the correct ECM dosage for human organoids, and I created and maintained human organoids with varying ECM dosages.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Van Ry
Research: This summer I worked on improving the hFLO model used in the Van Ry lab to help the project progress towards continued IPF research. I assisted in isolating alveolar type 2 (AT2) epithelial cells from lungs using the cell sorter to replace the cancer epithelial A549 cells used in the hFLO distal lung organoid model. I performed protein assays to determine the correct ECM dosage for human organoids, and I created and maintained human organoids with varying ECM dosages.
Neils Grover - 2023
Undergraduate Institution: Snow College
Faculty Advisor: Professor Ess
Research: This summer I am working on computational simulation of molten eutectic salts to predict their thermodynamic properties. The goal is to make thermodynamic property predictions (e.g. density, heat capacity) of molten salts that can be used in a new type of nuclear reactors. We will also be developing machine learning models that enable faster simulation of molten salts.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Ess
Research: This summer I am working on computational simulation of molten eutectic salts to predict their thermodynamic properties. The goal is to make thermodynamic property predictions (e.g. density, heat capacity) of molten salts that can be used in a new type of nuclear reactors. We will also be developing machine learning models that enable faster simulation of molten salts.
Bryan Kelley - 2023
Undergraduate Institution: Weber State University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Linford
Research: During the summer, I worked in the Matthew R. Linford lab to characterize the chemical make-up of gas chromatography (G.C.) columns. We first determined a method that would allow us to measure the atomic make-up of the inside of a column by way of x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Once our method was determined to work effectively, we used atomic layer deposition to form a monolayer of zinc oxide inside of the G.C. column to be analyzed with XPS. Our goal is to give researchers and companies a method to fully analyze the make-up of the G.C. columns that are used or sold all around the world.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Linford
Research: During the summer, I worked in the Matthew R. Linford lab to characterize the chemical make-up of gas chromatography (G.C.) columns. We first determined a method that would allow us to measure the atomic make-up of the inside of a column by way of x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). Once our method was determined to work effectively, we used atomic layer deposition to form a monolayer of zinc oxide inside of the G.C. column to be analyzed with XPS. Our goal is to give researchers and companies a method to fully analyze the make-up of the G.C. columns that are used or sold all around the world.
Cameron Miller - 2023
Undergraduate Institution: Utah Valley University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Paxton
Research: This summer I worked in the W. F. Paxton lab exploring the enzymatically-activated changes in morphology of MSDH, a pH-responsive surfactant. The enzymatic reaction changes the pH of the solutions of MSDH which aids in the development of different membrane structures. Research in this area could lead to the development of targeted drug therapies.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Paxton
Research: This summer I worked in the W. F. Paxton lab exploring the enzymatically-activated changes in morphology of MSDH, a pH-responsive surfactant. The enzymatic reaction changes the pH of the solutions of MSDH which aids in the development of different membrane structures. Research in this area could lead to the development of targeted drug therapies.
Elizabeth Milner - 2023
Undergraduate Institution: Hawaii Pacific University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Savage
Research: This summer I worked on the organic synthesis of the ceragenin CSA 4110. Ceragenins show broad-spectrum antibacterial activity and have been incorporated into polymeric coatings on medical devices. CSA 4110 is being synthesized as it is fully bioresorbable.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Savage
Research: This summer I worked on the organic synthesis of the ceragenin CSA 4110. Ceragenins show broad-spectrum antibacterial activity and have been incorporated into polymeric coatings on medical devices. CSA 4110 is being synthesized as it is fully bioresorbable.
Kirt Noble - 2023
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Michaelis
Research: This summer I worked on synthesizing organic polydentate ligands for coordination with antimony. These new antimony metal complexes will be used to functionalization C-H bonds of hydrocarbons, which is a major goal in the field of chemical catlaysis.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Michaelis
Research: This summer I worked on synthesizing organic polydentate ligands for coordination with antimony. These new antimony metal complexes will be used to functionalization C-H bonds of hydrocarbons, which is a major goal in the field of chemical catlaysis.
Dillon Park - 2023
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Castle
Research: This summer I worked in the Castle lab on the total synthesis of the macrocycle component of thioviridamide. I worked alongside my graduate mentor to validate the proposed synthesis. After the synthesis of the macrocycle and alanine tail is complete, thioviridamide will be more easily studied for anticancer mechanisms and unknown chiral centers.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Castle
Research: This summer I worked in the Castle lab on the total synthesis of the macrocycle component of thioviridamide. I worked alongside my graduate mentor to validate the proposed synthesis. After the synthesis of the macrocycle and alanine tail is complete, thioviridamide will be more easily studied for anticancer mechanisms and unknown chiral centers.
Conrad Smith - 2023
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Moody
Research: This summer I worked in Dr Moody’s lab on protein crystallography and the influence of linkers when using TELSAM as a protein chaperone. I worked on expressing and purifying the constructs of the proteins with the different linkers. I then set up sitting drop crystallization experiments under different conditions and harvested the crystals for further data analysis.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Moody
Research: This summer I worked in Dr Moody’s lab on protein crystallography and the influence of linkers when using TELSAM as a protein chaperone. I worked on expressing and purifying the constructs of the proteins with the different linkers. I then set up sitting drop crystallization experiments under different conditions and harvested the crystals for further data analysis.
Madelyn Wahlen - 2023
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Willardson
Research: This summer, I worked in the Willardson lab studying the molecular basis of Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS), a genetic disease that causes developmental disorders. BBS results from inactivating mutations of the BBSome, a protein complex that transports proteins in primary cilia. My work focused specifically on the BBS2 and BBS7 subunits. I examined the role of the cytosolic chaperonin CCT in folding of BBS7 by measuring the interaction of BBS7 with CCT by co-immunoprecipitation under different conditions.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Willardson
Research: This summer, I worked in the Willardson lab studying the molecular basis of Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS), a genetic disease that causes developmental disorders. BBS results from inactivating mutations of the BBSome, a protein complex that transports proteins in primary cilia. My work focused specifically on the BBS2 and BBS7 subunits. I examined the role of the cytosolic chaperonin CCT in folding of BBS7 by measuring the interaction of BBS7 with CCT by co-immunoprecipitation under different conditions.
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2022 REU Cohort
2022 Participants
Jesus Botello - 2022
Undergraduate Institution: UT Dallas
Faculty Advisor: Professor Castle
Research: Using microwave techniques, I studied radical cyclization reactions to create new compounds.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Castle
Research: Using microwave techniques, I studied radical cyclization reactions to create new compounds.
Arianna Carter - 2022
Undergraduate Institution: Salt Lake Community College
Faculty Advisor: Professor Ess
Research: I used molecular modeling and quantum mechanics to understand the mechanism and selectivity of electrochemical C-O cross coupling reactions.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Ess
Research: I used molecular modeling and quantum mechanics to understand the mechanism and selectivity of electrochemical C-O cross coupling reactions.
Adele Chalmers - 2022
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Stowers
Research: I worked on developing heterogenous catalysts generated from thin film MOFs.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Stowers
Research: I worked on developing heterogenous catalysts generated from thin film MOFs.
Jeffrey "JT" Elmer - 2022
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Stowers
Research: I synthesized and analyzed metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using a BET instrument to analyze the surface area, pore size, and pore volume.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Stowers
Research: I synthesized and analyzed metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) using a BET instrument to analyze the surface area, pore size, and pore volume.
Lauren Kelly - 2022
Undergraduate Institution: Colorado School of Mines
Faculty Advisor: Professor Savage
Research: I worked on developing antimicrobial coatings for medical devices. These antimicrobial coatings are embedded with cationic steroid antimicrobials (CSAs) that kill bacteria known for causing infections.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Savage
Research: I worked on developing antimicrobial coatings for medical devices. These antimicrobial coatings are embedded with cationic steroid antimicrobials (CSAs) that kill bacteria known for causing infections.
Kamahao Kini-Lopes - 2022
Undergraduate Institution: University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
Faculty Advisor: Professor Michaelis
Research: I worked on developing and testing bimetallic catalysts for the use of improving organic synthetic strategies.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Michaelis
Research: I worked on developing and testing bimetallic catalysts for the use of improving organic synthetic strategies.
Calton Millward - 2022
Undergraduate Institution: Southern Utah University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Woolley
Research: I worked on fabricating and utilizing microfluidic devices used to generate nL-sized water-in-oil droplets containing E. Coli bacteria, broth and resazurin- a fluorescent molecule.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Woolley
Research: I worked on fabricating and utilizing microfluidic devices used to generate nL-sized water-in-oil droplets containing E. Coli bacteria, broth and resazurin- a fluorescent molecule.
Fatoumata N'diaye - 2022
Undergraduate Institution: Utah Valley University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Johnson
Research: I worked on increasing the Terahertz output of non-linear organic crystals. I used electro-optical sampling to compare the overall improvement of the crystals when fused to sapphire to when set in a sandwich structure. I then analyzed how much the sandwich structures compared to the sapphire-crystal fusions and evaluated performances.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Johnson
Research: I worked on increasing the Terahertz output of non-linear organic crystals. I used electro-optical sampling to compare the overall improvement of the crystals when fused to sapphire to when set in a sandwich structure. I then analyzed how much the sandwich structures compared to the sapphire-crystal fusions and evaluated performances.
Shanelle Sorensen - 2022
Undergraduate Institution: Utah State University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Paxton
Research: I characterized hybrid lipid bilayers to determine the electrostatic charge of the particles suspended in our solutions, the interaction of the bilayers to a rigid surface, and the mobility of the hybrid bilayers.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Paxton
Research: I characterized hybrid lipid bilayers to determine the electrostatic charge of the particles suspended in our solutions, the interaction of the bilayers to a rigid surface, and the mobility of the hybrid bilayers.
Seth Squires - 2022
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Christensen
Research: I developed analytical biochemistry fluorescent biosensor techniques to enable understanding the metabolism of Trypanosoma brucei, a parasite that causes African Sleeping Sickness.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Christensen
Research: I developed analytical biochemistry fluorescent biosensor techniques to enable understanding the metabolism of Trypanosoma brucei, a parasite that causes African Sleeping Sickness.
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2021 REU Cohort
2021 Participants
Trevor Carter - 2021
Undergraduate Institution: Utah State University, Vernal
Faculty Advisor: Professor Andrus
Research: I created and carried out the syntheses of two natural product compounds and 14 non-natural derivatives that are alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, which can potentially be used for treating diabetes.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Andrus
Research: I created and carried out the syntheses of two natural product compounds and 14 non-natural derivatives that are alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, which can potentially be used for treating diabetes.
Katie Crowther - 2021
Undergraduate Institution: Southern Utah University
Faculty Advisor: Professor J.C. Price
Research: I analyzed mouse heart tissue proteins using mass spectrometry. I also worked on developing a protocol for cryosectioning and staining heart tissue for microsampling.
Faculty Advisor: Professor J.C. Price
Research: I analyzed mouse heart tissue proteins using mass spectrometry. I also worked on developing a protocol for cryosectioning and staining heart tissue for microsampling.
Simone Duran - 2021
Undergraduate Institution: Hawaii Pacific University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Van Ry
Research: I worked on a pre-clinical mouse study of an idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis treatment. This involved CT scans, drug treatment, and lung tissue analysis.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Van Ry
Research: I worked on a pre-clinical mouse study of an idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis treatment. This involved CT scans, drug treatment, and lung tissue analysis.
Jessie Fischer - 2021
Undergraduate Institution: Southern Utah University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Paxton
Research: In an effort to create biosensors, I made hybrid lipid/polymer vesicles capable of spontaneously forming bilayers when introduced to a suitable glass surface.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Paxton
Research: In an effort to create biosensors, I made hybrid lipid/polymer vesicles capable of spontaneously forming bilayers when introduced to a suitable glass surface.
Emmalee Kohler - 2021
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Andersen
Research: I performed experiments to understand mutations in the TNK1 gene as a step towards understanding the Alzheimer's disease.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Andersen
Research: I performed experiments to understand mutations in the TNK1 gene as a step towards understanding the Alzheimer's disease.
Cali Kucifer - 2021
Undergraduate Institution: Southern Utah University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Hansen
Research: I characterized the upregulated Alzheimer's disease MS4A6A protein by examining its half-life and localization patterns.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Hansen
Research: I characterized the upregulated Alzheimer's disease MS4A6A protein by examining its half-life and localization patterns.
Coleman Nielsen - 2021
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Willardson
Research: I performed chemical cross-linking experiments on isolate Covid-19’s RNA-polymerizing complex, which can provide insight into the rate of its formation and its association with the chaperone complex CCT.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Willardson
Research: I performed chemical cross-linking experiments on isolate Covid-19’s RNA-polymerizing complex, which can provide insight into the rate of its formation and its association with the chaperone complex CCT.
Joshua Peterson - 2021
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Harper
Research: Using NMR and computational techniques, I characterized the crystal structure of docetaxel, a chemotherapeutic.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Harper
Research: Using NMR and computational techniques, I characterized the crystal structure of docetaxel, a chemotherapeutic.
Tim Skaggs - 2021
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Kelly
Research: I contributed to the development of a low-cost robot nano pipette system to provide fully automated sample preparation for single-cell proteomics.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Kelly
Research: I contributed to the development of a low-cost robot nano pipette system to provide fully automated sample preparation for single-cell proteomics.
Gavin Slater - 2021
Undergraduate Institution: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Stowers
Research: I synthesized metal-organic frameworks (MOF) on thin films for use in catalysis and nanoparticle generation. I characterized the MOFs using a scanning electron microscope and several other analytical techniques.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Stowers
Research: I synthesized metal-organic frameworks (MOF) on thin films for use in catalysis and nanoparticle generation. I characterized the MOFs using a scanning electron microscope and several other analytical techniques.
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2019 REU Cohort
2019 Participants
Destiny Apilado - 2019
Undergraduate Institution: Leeward Community College (Hawaii)
Faculty Advisor: Professor Stowers
Research: Characterized nickel oxide ceria catalysts for ethane oxidative dehydrogenation.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Stowers
Research: Characterized nickel oxide ceria catalysts for ethane oxidative dehydrogenation.
Jasmyn Genchev - 2019
Undergraduate Institution: Northern Arizona
Faculty Advisor: Professor Paxton
Research: Hybrid lip-polymer bilayer interaction on glass surfaces.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Paxton
Research: Hybrid lip-polymer bilayer interaction on glass surfaces.
Nick Hansen - 2019
Undergraduate Institution: Marquette University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Michaelis
Research: Examined boron-templated dimerization of allylic alcohols by acid catalysis.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Michaelis
Research: Examined boron-templated dimerization of allylic alcohols by acid catalysis.
Megan Kaminsky - 2019
Undergraduate Institution: Snow College
Faculty Advisor: Professor Harrison
Research: Synthesis of macrocycle compounds.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Harrison
Research: Synthesis of macrocycle compounds.
Ariel Kelsch - 2019
Undergraduate Institution: Utah Valley University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Hansen
Research: Bountiful city dichloromethane and formaldehyde source apportionment study.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Hansen
Research: Bountiful city dichloromethane and formaldehyde source apportionment study.
Shardon Morrill - 2019
Undergraduate Institution: Southern Utah University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Castle
Research: Worked on synthesis of a tetrapeptide and substituting the Amino Acids with dehyro A.A. to increase the stability of peptide.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Castle
Research: Worked on synthesis of a tetrapeptide and substituting the Amino Acids with dehyro A.A. to increase the stability of peptide.
Diana Ramierez - 2019
Undergraduate Institution: Cal State Chico
Faculty Advisor: Professor Moody
Research: Computational design and synthesis of enzymes.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Moody
Research: Computational design and synthesis of enzymes.
Dallin Ringger - 2019
Undergraduate Institution: BYU-Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Kelly
Research: Coupling nano droplet sample preparation with fluorescent activated cell sorting.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Kelly
Research: Coupling nano droplet sample preparation with fluorescent activated cell sorting.
Lorna Sauava - 2019
Undergraduate Institution: Southern Virginia University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Ess
Research: Used density functional theory computational methods to model Sb-mediated alkane C-H activation reactions.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Ess
Research: Used density functional theory computational methods to model Sb-mediated alkane C-H activation reactions.
Hector Torres - 2019
Undergraduate Institution: University of Utah
Faculty Advisor: Professor Ess
Research: Used quantum chemistry methods to examine dinickel mediated organic cyclizations.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Ess
Research: Used quantum chemistry methods to examine dinickel mediated organic cyclizations.
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2018 REU Cohort
2018 Participants
Vanessa Bustamante - 2018
Undergraduate Institution: Utah State University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Hansen
Research: Under the direction of Professor Hansen I worked with an anaerobic digester to produce methane gas as a renewable energy source.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Hansen
Research: Under the direction of Professor Hansen I worked with an anaerobic digester to produce methane gas as a renewable energy source.
Gracie Damstedt - 2018
Undergraduate Institution: BYU Hawaii
Faculty Advisor: Professor Castle
Research: Simply put, I worked on synthesizing a tetrapeptide and substituting the amino acids with dehydro amino acids to increase the peptide stability.
More specifically, I worked on forming tetrapeptide and substituting the Amino Acids with dehyro A.A. to increase the stability of peptide. Once done making tetrapeptide, various test are tested on it by using 2D NMR, X-ray crystallography, and proteolysis to determine the structure and stability of the peptide. If successful in increasing stability, it can be used for peptide pharmaceuticals to help the metabolism not proteolysis the peptide as quickly.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Castle
Research: Simply put, I worked on synthesizing a tetrapeptide and substituting the amino acids with dehydro amino acids to increase the peptide stability.
More specifically, I worked on forming tetrapeptide and substituting the Amino Acids with dehyro A.A. to increase the stability of peptide. Once done making tetrapeptide, various test are tested on it by using 2D NMR, X-ray crystallography, and proteolysis to determine the structure and stability of the peptide. If successful in increasing stability, it can be used for peptide pharmaceuticals to help the metabolism not proteolysis the peptide as quickly.
Rachel Dannenberg - 2018
Undergraduate Institution: Northern Arizona
Faculty Advisor: Professor Christensen
Research: The Christensen lab studies the role of capillary morphogenesis gene 2 (CMG2) in angiogenesis. Throughout the summer, I focused on how extracellular matrix proteins interact with CMG2 by synthesizing fragments of matrix proteins and testing them using biolayer interferometry.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Christensen
Research: The Christensen lab studies the role of capillary morphogenesis gene 2 (CMG2) in angiogenesis. Throughout the summer, I focused on how extracellular matrix proteins interact with CMG2 by synthesizing fragments of matrix proteins and testing them using biolayer interferometry.
Dana Kuntz - 2018
Undergraduate Institution: Snow College
Faculty Advisor: Professor Stowers
Research: I characterized nickel oxide ceria catalysts for ethane oxidative dehydrogenation. We doped nickel oxide catalysts with ceria and titanium to test the conversion and selectivity.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Stowers
Research: I characterized nickel oxide ceria catalysts for ethane oxidative dehydrogenation. We doped nickel oxide catalysts with ceria and titanium to test the conversion and selectivity.
Mason Laikupu - 2018
Undergraduate Institution: Leeward Community College
Faculty Advisor: Professor Austin
Research: During this summer I continued the development of paper spray mass spectrometry by investigating holder designs generated with 3D printing.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Austin
Research: During this summer I continued the development of paper spray mass spectrometry by investigating holder designs generated with 3D printing.
Earnest Puletasi - 2018
Undergraduate Institution: University of Hawaii
Faculty Advisor: Professor Ess
Research: I used density functional theory computational methods to model and predict the reactivity of Sn high-oxidation state complexes for alkane and arene C-H activation and functionalization reactions.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Ess
Research: I used density functional theory computational methods to model and predict the reactivity of Sn high-oxidation state complexes for alkane and arene C-H activation and functionalization reactions.
Andrew Ralph - 2018
Undergraduate Institution: University of Utah
Faculty Advisor: Professor Linford
Research: The Linford lab focuses on material science and my summer research focused on the surface analysis of glass using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). ToF-SIMS technique is important because we are able to analyze the outer 1-2 nanometers of the glass surface which is where all the chemistry occurs. We specifically examined SiOH+/Si+ to quantify how much surface hydroxylation took place after we chemically treated the glass surface.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Linford
Research: The Linford lab focuses on material science and my summer research focused on the surface analysis of glass using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS). ToF-SIMS technique is important because we are able to analyze the outer 1-2 nanometers of the glass surface which is where all the chemistry occurs. We specifically examined SiOH+/Si+ to quantify how much surface hydroxylation took place after we chemically treated the glass surface.
Chanica Sintima - 2018
Undergraduate Institution: BYU Idaho
Faculty Advisor: Professor Savage
Research: This summer I investigated the synergistic activity of antifungal compounds and ceragenins.
More specifically, under the direction of Dr. Savage I have developed non-peptide mimics of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) to take advantage of the antimicrobial mechanism of AMPs without their limitations as clinical therapeutics. CSA-131 have been shown to exhibit synergistic effects with lower drugs in the past. For this reason, we felt they had potential to also act in synergy with caspofungin or amphotericin B. We ran synergy tests between CSA-131 and these two antifungals in order to assess the degree of synergy between them.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Savage
Research: This summer I investigated the synergistic activity of antifungal compounds and ceragenins.
More specifically, under the direction of Dr. Savage I have developed non-peptide mimics of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) to take advantage of the antimicrobial mechanism of AMPs without their limitations as clinical therapeutics. CSA-131 have been shown to exhibit synergistic effects with lower drugs in the past. For this reason, we felt they had potential to also act in synergy with caspofungin or amphotericin B. We ran synergy tests between CSA-131 and these two antifungals in order to assess the degree of synergy between them.
Jeshurun Small - 2018
Undergraduate Institution: Western State Colorado University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Woodfield
Research: I worked on the transformation of powder silica doped alumina to a hardened tri-lobe with the goal to make Fischer-Tropsch catalysts more efficient by optimizing the surface area, pore volume, and pore diameter.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Woodfield
Research: I worked on the transformation of powder silica doped alumina to a hardened tri-lobe with the goal to make Fischer-Tropsch catalysts more efficient by optimizing the surface area, pore volume, and pore diameter.
David Topham - 2018
Undergraduate Institution: Dixie State University
Faculty Advisor: Professor Woolley
Research: This summer is optimized fluorescent labeling and 3D printed microfluidic devices.
The purpose of this project is to develop a diagnostic test for pregnant women testing for premature labor. I worked on the optimization of Labeling florescence isothiocyanate to amino acids. This will help us make labeling florescence isothiocyanate more efficient when labeling proteins and peptides that stand has bio-markers for preterm birth risk. I also found a set of conditions in a micro-fluidic device that will support a voltage separation of these protein bio-markers.
Faculty Advisor: Professor Woolley
Research: This summer is optimized fluorescent labeling and 3D printed microfluidic devices.
The purpose of this project is to develop a diagnostic test for pregnant women testing for premature labor. I worked on the optimization of Labeling florescence isothiocyanate to amino acids. This will help us make labeling florescence isothiocyanate more efficient when labeling proteins and peptides that stand has bio-markers for preterm birth risk. I also found a set of conditions in a micro-fluidic device that will support a voltage separation of these protein bio-markers.
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