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2021 Work-In-Progress Meetings

Date

Presenter

Project Title

Presentation Title

1/21/21

 

Dr. Seth Lirette
Assistant Professor
Department of Data Science

Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design

Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design

Dr. Barbara Alexander
Professor
Department of Physiology & Biophysics

Bioanalytical, Advanced Phenotyping, Imaging and Histology Core

Bioanalytical, Advanced Phenotyping, Imaging and Histology Core

2/18/21Dr. Michael Garrett
Professor
Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology

Genomics, Animal Models and Advanced Phenotyping (Core C)

Genomics, Animal Models and Advanced Phenotyping (Core C)

Dr. William Hillegass
Associate Professor
Department of Data Science

Opportunities for UMMC Investigators in the National COVID Cohort Collaborative (NC3)

Opportunities for UMMC Investigators in the National COVID Cohort Collaborative (NC3)

Rebekah Peacock
Research Navigator
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Research Services Core

Research Services Core
3/18/21Dr. Yann Gibert
Associate Professor
Department of Cell & Molecular Biology

Physiological and Molecular Metabolic Consequences of Fetal Hyperglycemia 

Embryonic bisphenol exposure increases lipid deposition by activating the ERRγ receptor

Dr. Oliveira Nuno
Assistant Professor  School of Kinesiology and Nutrition
The University of Southern Mississippi 

Visual Feedback Monitoring during Exercise in Individuals with Obesity 

Visual feedback monitoring during exercise in individuals with obesity
4/15/21Dr. Kurt Showmaker
Instructor
Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Development of the UMMC BioBaseDevelopment of the UMMC BioBase
Dr. Romain Harmancey
Assistant Professor
Departmtne of Physiology & Biophysics
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Molecular basis of postischemic maladaptation in the insulin resistant heartUCP3 Insufficiency as a Contributor to Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction in Obesity-Associated Hypertension
5/20/21Dr. Crystal Lim
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Formative Research to Develop a Pediatric Obesity Primary Care Research Practice NetworkFormative Research to Develop a Pediatric Obesity Primary Care Research Practice Network
Dr. Thales Barbosa
Instructor
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Vascular Dysfunction in Black Individuals: Roles of Nitric Oxide and Endothelin-1Racial Disparities in Vascular Function: Non-Traditional Risk Factors and the Role of Endothelin-1
6/17/21Dr. Vishnu Garla
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Effect of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1) on Trabecular Bone Mineral Density and Visceral Adiposity in Postmenopausal PatientsEffect of GLP-1 receptor agonists on trabecular bone score in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Dr. Kemal Topaloglu
Associate Professor
School of Medicine
University of Mississippi Medical Center

The NHLH2 gene has an important role in both body weight regulation and pubertyThe NHLH2 gene has an important role in both body weight regulation and puberty
7/15/21Dr. Susan Mayfield-Johnson
Assistant Professor
Public Health
The University of Southern Mississippi
Effectiveness of Community Health Workers in Reducing CVD in the MS DeltaEffectiveness of Community Health Workers in Reducing CVD in the MS Delta
Dr. Zhen Wang
Assistant Professor
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Role of TRPC6 channels in mediating cardiac injury in hypertension combined with diabetesRole of TRPC6 channels in mediating cardiac injury in hypertension combined with diabetes
8/19/21Dr. Alexander da Silva
Research Scientist
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
University of Mississippi Medical Center

CNS mechanisms of cardiac protection in heart failureMechanisms of cardiac protection by the leptin‐melanocortin system pathway in heart failure
Dr. Richard Wells
Assistant Professor
School of Medicine
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Prospective Registry Study of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension in MisssissippiProspective Registry Study of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension in Mississippi
9/16/21Dr. Stephanie McCoy
Assistant Professor
School of Kinesiology and Nutrition
The University of Southern Missisippi

Physical Activity and Cardiometabolic Health in Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderPhysical Activity and Cardiometabolic Health in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr. Alan Mouton
Instructor
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Role of Immunometabolism in Myocardial Infarction Outcomes in Metabolic SyndromeRole of Immunometabolism in Myocardial Infarction Outcomes in Metabolic Syndrome
10/21/21Dr. Erin Jackson
Assistant Professor
School of Medicince
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Obesity in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease: A New PhenomenonObesity in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease: A New Phenomenon
Dr. Erin Taylor
Instructor
Department of Physiology and Biophysics

The Role of Leptin in Autoimmune-associated HypertensionGut dysbiosis in the pathogenesis of vascular dysfunction in autoimmunity
11/18/21Dr. Lorena Amaral
Assistant Professor
Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology
Progesterone and PIBF: new insights into treatments options for preeclampsiaProgesterone and PIBF: new insights into treatments options for preeclampsia
Dr. Jussara do Carmo
Associate Professor
Department of Physiology & Biophysics

Parental obesity and developmental origins of cognitive dysfunctionParental obesity and developmental origins of cognitive dysfunction
12/16/21Dr. Zhen Wang
Assistant Professor
Department of Physiology & Biophysics
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Role of TRPC6 channels in mediating cardiac injury in hypertension combined with diabetesRole of TRPC6 channels in mediating cardiac injury in hypertension combined with diabetes
Dr. Abigail Gamble
Assistant Professor
Department of Preventive Medicine
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Exploring exercise behavior in pregnant and postpartum adolescents in Mississippi

A multicomponent digital health intervention to improve Black maternal health: Teen Mom 2