Spotlight 2010 Research Projects:
Adebola Adesoye
Institution: Howard University, School of Pharmacy
Project Title:Impact of Antiretroviral Therapy on the Risk of Genital Viral Transmissibility among women with Undetectable Plasma HIV-1 RNA in an Urban HIV Clinic
Mentor(s): Tammy Evans-Strickfaden, MPH and Clyde Hart, PhD
Jamaal Allen
Institution: Hampton University, School of Pharmacy
Project Title: Evaluation of the National Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) Program
Mentor(s): Mark Rivera PhD and Pattie Tucker, DrPH, RN
Ayotunde Ayoola
Institution: Howard University, School of Pharmacy
Project Title: Evaluation of the Stability of Different Formulations of Measles Vaccine
Mentor(s):Paul Rota, PhD and Marcus Collins, MS
Derrick Bradley
Institution: Xavier university of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: A Retrospective Review of the Services Provided by the National Prevention Information Network, 1988-2010
Mentor(s): F.E. Harrison, MBA
Sandi Brown, MPH
Institution: Florida A & M University
Project Title: Assessment of the Virulence Potential of the Species from Genus Legionella Based on the Detection of the Flagellum-Encoded
Mentor(s): Natalia Kozak, Ph.D. and Claressa Lucas, Ph.D.
Jason Caballero
Institution: Texas Southern University, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: Prophylaxis (PrEP), a new Biomedical HIV Prevention Intervention
Mentor(s): Dawn K. Smith, MD
Nickell Dixon, MPH
Institution: Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Project Title: Promoting Sexual Health through a sexual health approach
Mentor(s): John Douglas, MD and Eva Margolies, MPA
Mohammed Hersi
Institution: Texas Southern University, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: Limited Health Literacy as a Critical Factor in the Reinforcement of Health Disparities at the Community Level
Mentor(s): Cynthia Baur, PhD
Melissa Johnson
Institution: Tuskegee University, School of Veterinary Medicine
Project Title: Development of a novel assay to detect recent HIV infections for the estimation of HIV-1 incidence
Mentor(s): Yen Duong, PhD and Bharat Parekh, PhD
Idoreyin Montague
Institution: Meharry Medical College
Project Title: Use of molecular technologies in public health laboratories for characterizing pathogens
Mentor(s): Ira Lubin, PhD
Ayodele Obasharo
Institution: Texas A&M University, School of Rural Public Health
Project Title: Planning and Communications Development of Website Content
Mentor(s): Maryan Reynolds, BA
Chibuzor Okoro
Institution: Howard University, School of Pharmacy
Project Title: Recreational Water Illness and Balamuthia and Acanthamoeba infections
Mentor(s): Michelle Hlavsa, MPA and Jonathan Yoder, MPH
Alana Russaw, MPH
Institution: Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
Project Title: Development of a macaque model for HIV (SHIV) transmission during sexually transmitted co-infection –Analysis of infectious burden
Mentor(s): Ellen Kersh, PhD and Tara Henning, PhD
Alicia Sampson
Institution: San Diego State University, Graduate School of Public Health
Project Title: Strategic Plan for “Kids” Malaria Webpage
Mentor(s): Stefanie Steele, RN, MPH
Claire Than
Institution: University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine
Project Title: Seroprevalence of Brucellosis among Iraqi Migrants Entering the United States
Mentor(s): Marta Guerra, DVM, PhD
David Vera
Institution: The Ohio State University, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: Global rotavirus seasonality
Mentor(s): Manish Patel, MD
Spotlight 2009 Research Projects:
Amy Elizabeth Barrera
Institution: Rollins School of Public Health
Project Title: An Assessment of Rapid Test Accuracy of Type-Specific Diagnoses of Hiv-1 and Hiv-2 Infections
Mentor(s): Bharat Parekh, PhD
Ashanta Brady
Institution: Howard University, School of Pharmacy
Project Title: Prep, A Potential New Biomedical Intervention for HIV Prevention Techniques and Its Implementation Within the United States
Mentor(s): Dr. Dawn K Smith, MD, MPH, MS
Shareeta Carter-Garrett, MPH
Institution: Loma Linda University
Project Title: Data Analysis of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response of 29 African Countries
Mentor(s): Helen Perry, PhD
Helene Doleyres
Institution: University at Albany School of Health Public
Project Title: Isolation, Identification, and Subtyping Of Listeria Monocytogenes
Mentor(s): Lewis Graves
Amber Gaither
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Project Title: Evaluating Influenza in School Settings
Mentor(s): Benjamin Silk, PhD &Fleetwood Loustalot, PhD
Sulma Jessica Herrera
Institution: Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
Project Title: The National Action Plan to Improve Health Literacy
Mentor(s): Cynthia Baur, PhD
Amanda Holley
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Project Title: Assessment of Comprehensive Cancer Control (CCC) Plans to address Health Disparities in the Prevention and Early detection of Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer
Mentor(s): Donatus Ekwueme, PhD
April Kendricks
Institution: Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine
Project Title: Exposure of Coyotes in Texas to Rickettsial Pathogens
Mentor(s): William L. Nicholson, PhD
Cedric Lane
Institution: Tuskegee University
Project Title: Site-By-Site Analyses of Enhanced Perinatal Surveillance Data 2005-2008.
Mentor(s): Suzanne Whitmore, PhD
Brittany Littlejohn
Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Public Health
Project Title: Examining the Facilitator and Barriers to HIV Testing Amongst Students Attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s)
Mentor(s): Felicia P. Hardnett, MS
Kimberly Miller
Institution: Howard University, School of Pharmacy
Project Title: The Epidemiology of Balamuthia Mandrillaris (Leptomyxid Ameba) and Granulamatous Amebic Encephalitis (GAE) In the United States, 1978–2008
Mentor(s): Sharon Roy, MD, MPH
Lauren Payne, M.S.
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Project Title: Identifying Social Determinants and Evaluating the Surveillance System of Viral Hepatitis
Mentor(s): Tanya Telfair Sharpe, Ph.D., M.S. & Kathleen David Harrison, PhD
Viani Ramírez-Irizarry
Institution: Ponce School of Medicine
Project Title: Cost of Dengue Vector Control Activities in Puerto Rico
Mentor(s): Carmen L. Pérez-Guerra, PhD
Cerise Robinson
Institution: Loma Linda University
Project Title: Development Of A “Go Green, Get Healthy” Workplace Too
Mentor(s): Liz York, AIA & Juanika Mainor-Harper, MPH
Brian Smith
Institution: Tuskegee University, School of Veterinary Medicine
Project Title: Evaluation of Continuous Tissue Culture System for the Maintenance of Hl-60 Cells and Their Differentiation Into Phagocytes
Mentor(s): Sandra Steiner, PhD
Twanda D. Wadlington
Institution: East Tennessee State University, College of Public Health
Project Title: NCHM Campaign Audit Database
Mentor(s): Fred Fridinger, DrPH, CHES
Cecily Watkins
Institution: University of South Carolina
Project Title: 2, 4- Dinitrophenol Toxicological Profile Update
Mentor(s): Carolyn C. Harper, PhD
Spotlight 2008 Research Projects:
Hazar Alnifaidy
Institution: Howard University, School of Pharmacy
Project Title: PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS FOR HIV PREVENTION: A PHARMACIST’S PERPECTIVE ON PLANNING FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Mentor: Dawn Smith, MD MS, MPH
Jarvis W. Carter
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Project Title: DIFFERENCE IN PROVIDER STD COUNSELING ND PREVENTION METHODS POSE CHALLENEGES TO STD PREVENTION AMONG HIV+ MSM
Mentor: Karen w. Hoover, MD, MPH and Guoyu Tao, PhD
Victoria M. Dixon
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: COMPARISON OF MONOCYTES AND POLYMORPHONUCLEAR (PMNS) CELLS IN OPSONOPHAGOCYTIC FUNCTIONAL ASSAYS
Mentor: Joseph Martinez, MPH
Reena Doshi
Institution: Boston University, School of Public Health
Project Title: COMPARISON OF DRIED TUBE SPECIMENS AND MATCHED LIQUID SPECIMENS FOR DETECTING HIV ANTIBODIES IN LOWTITER SPECIMENS
Mentor: Bharat Parekh, PhD
Dana Hankerson-Dyson, MPA
Institution: Emory University Rollins School of Public Health
Project Title: OVERVIEW OF THE LEGAL IMPLICAITONS OF THE NATIONAL BIOSURVEILLANCE STRATEGY
Mentor: Sara Zeigler, MPA
LaToya A. Forrester, MPH
Institution: New York Medical College, School of Public Health
Project Title: REVIEWING CURRENT INFECTIOUS DISEASE INTRAMURAL RESEARCH PROJECTS FUNDED BY COTPER INORDER TO DEVELOP INFECTIOUS DISEASE EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH PORTFOLIO
Mentor: Mildred Williams – johnson, PhD, DABT
Raynal Jabouin Jr.
Institution: New York University
Project Title: PROMOTING CULTURAL SENSITIVITY: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR TUBERCULOSIS PROGRAMS PROVIDING SERVICES TO KAREN PERSONS FROM BURMA
Mentor: Robin Shrestha- Kuwahara, MPH
Crystal Johnson
Institution: Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine
Project Title: DEVELOPMENT OF A PILOT SRVEY ON THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS OF WEST CENTRAL AFRICAN IMMIGRANTS ON THE IMPORTATION AND CONSUMPTION OF BUSHMEAT
Mentor: Heather Bair-Brake, DVM, MS
Kerry-Ann Kelly, MPH
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Project Title: EVALUATION OF THE UTILITY OF NEWBORN SCREENING DATA FOR NATIONALALEMOGLOBNOPATHY SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM
Mentor: Althea Grant, PhD
Kyla A. Leon
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: DISPARITIES IN INFLUENZA TREATMENT IN GEORGIA MEDICAID PATIENTS
Mentor: Marian McDonald, DrPH and George Rust, MD, MPH
Thomas M. Matta
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: VALIDATION OF NEUTRALIZATION OF CPC IN MOUTHWASH FOR RECOVERY OF BULKHOLDERIA CEPACIA COMPLEX
Mentor: Judith Noble-Wang, PhD
Leonard J. Moore
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Project Title: BCU-AT-A-GLANCE: INTERNAL WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BIOSURVEILLANCE COORDIANTION UNIT
Mentor: Dan Baden, MD, Sara Zeigler, MPA
Nancy Ortiz
Institution: University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Master of Public Health Program
Project Title: SURVEILLANCE CHARACTERSISTICS OF WOMEN DIAGNOSED WITH TUBERCULOSIS IN THE UNITED STATES
Mentor: Elvin Magee, MPH, MS
Ifechukwu C. Onwuka
Institution: Howard University, School of Pharmacy
Project Title: COMPARISON OFQXIDATIVE BURST AND UPTAKE IN OPSONOPHAGOCYTIC FUNCTIONAL ASSAYS
Mentor: Joseph Martinez, MPH
Corica Rodgers
Institution: Howard University, College of Medicine
Project Title: OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE OF VETERINARIANS IN THE UNITED STATES TO BARTONELLA SPECIES ASSOCAITED WITH DOGS AND CATS
Mentor: William L. Nicholson, PhD
Hesmy Sanchez-Vega
Institution: University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences School
Project Title: DEVELOPMENT OF A SEROTYPE-SPECIFIC ASSAY FOR THE DETECTION OF DENGUE VIRUS NS IN HUMAN SERUM
Mentor: Elizabeth Hunsberger, PhD
Keena Segre
Institution: Hampton University – School of Pharmacy
Project Title: DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH APPLICATIONS OF QPCR ASSAYS FOR QUANTITATION OF FOUR GENETIC ELEMENTS IN HEAD AND BODY LICE
Mentor: Shari Lydy, PhD and Gregory Dasch, PhD
Jocelyn T. Shorts
Institution: California State University, Northridge
Project Title: DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIFIC, CLEAR, CONCISE, COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS FOR THE DIVISION OF EMERGENCY OPERATIONS (DEO)
Mentor: Erin Black, MS, MPH, CHES
Deshawn T. Stevenson
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: DEVELOPMENT OF TAQMAN ASSAY FOR THE DETECTION, IDENTIFICATION, AND QUANTITATION OF COXIELLA BURNETII AND BARTONELLA SPP.
Mentor: Dr. Marina E. Eremeeva, MD, Ph. D, Sc.D
Spotlight 2007 Research Projects:
Raolat M. Abdulai
Instituition: Howard University, College of Medicine
Project Title: COMPARATIVE PROTEOMIC ANALYSIS OF LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA AND HARTMANNELLA VERMIFORMIS UNDER DIVERGENT GROWTH CONDITIONS
Mentor: Claressa Lucas, PhD
Malcom D. Blanchard
Institution: Meharry Medical College
Project Title: SPECIATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PRESUMPTIVE CAMPYLOBACTER ISOLATES FROM A BACTERIAL DIARRHEA SURVEILLANCE PROJECT IN KENYA
Mentors: Collete Fitzgerald, Ph.D. and Cheryl Bopp
Safia Boghani
Instituition: Emory University, School of Public Health
Project Title: EVALUATION OF THE UNIVERSAL DATA COLLECTION PROJECT
Mentor: Althea M. Grant, Ph.D.
David E. Cheek, Jr.
Institution: Columbia University School of Public Health
Project Title: CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND IMPLICATIONS OF A MULTI-STATE ACANTHAMOEBA KERATITIS OUTBREAK
Mentor: Sharon Roy, MD, MPH
Latisha Davis
Institution: Florida A&M University, MPH
Project Title: STREAMLINING BOTULISM LABORATORY TESTS
Mentor: Susan Maslanka, Ph.D
Shonté M. Foster
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: GENOTYPING TOOLS FOR CHAGAS DISEASE
Mentors: Lihua Xiao, Ph.D. and Vitaliano Cama, Ph.D.
Gemechu B. Gerbi
Institution: Tuskegee University
Project Title: BACTERIAL ENDOSYMBIONTS OF HUMAN LICE AND THEIR POTENTIAL USE IN CONTROL OF LOUSE-BORNE DISEASE TRANSMISSION AND PEDICULOSIS
Mentor: Gregory A. Dasch, Ph.D.
Erica K. Hayes
Institution: Meharry Medical College
Project Title: Investigation oF the epidemiology and ecology of FLEA-BORNE RICKETTSIOSES in California
Mentor: Marina Eremeeva, MD, PhD,
Lisa L. Johnson
Institution: Hampton University, School of Pharmacy
Project Title: THE EVALUATION OF NEW HIVE RAPID TEST FOR INCLUSION IN THE USAID WAIVER LIST
Mentors: Bharat Patel, Ph.D., Hetal Patel, Ph.D. and Xin Liu, Ph.D.
Antionette Lavender
Institution: Florida A & M University, MPH
Project Title: EVALUATION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMPONENT OF THE BASIC TRAINING COURSE FOR CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (CBP) OFFICERS AT THE FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING CENTER (FLETC
Mentor: David Hunter, MPH, MSW
Warner L. McGee
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Project Title: Exploring the Health Issues of Black MSM living in the South: Secondary Analysis of a Qualitative Investigation
Mentor: Samantha P. Williams, PhD
Alexis B. Omari
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A RAPID POINT-OF-CARE ASSAY FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF ENDOCARDITIS DUE TO COXIELLA BURNETII
Mentor: William L. Nicholson, PhD
Rossana Pérez-Freytes
Institution: University of Wisconsin, College of Veterinary Medicine
Project Title: EXPERIMENTAL TREATMENT OF RABIES
Mentor: Charles Rupprecht, VMD
Martha E. Prieto
Institution: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science
Project Title: COMPARISON OF CDC AND COMMERCIAL ANTISERA FOR THE DETERMINATION OF SALMONELLA H ANTIGENS
Mentor: Mathew Mikoleit
Allison Roberson
Institution: Tuskegee University, College of Veterinary Medicine
Project Title: PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES ASSOCIATED WITH ACUTE PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM VIETNAM OAK KNOLL INFECTION IN THE OWL MONKEY
Mentors: Nathaniel Powell, DVM, MS; Nelva Bryant, MD and Malory Tate, DVM
Angely Santana
Institution: University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
Project Title: SURVEILLANCE OF WEST NILE VIRUS IN PUERTO RICO AND THE
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS
Mentor: Elizabeth Hunsperger, Ph.D.
Edna Termilus
Insitution: Morehouse School of Medicine, MPH
Project Title: AN ASSESSMENT OF PRE-TRAVEL HEALTH COMMUNICATION NEEDS FOR TRAVELERS VISITING FRIENDS AND RELATIVES (VFR) IN NIGERIA
Mentor: Stefanie Steele RN, MPH
Spotlight: 2006 Research Projects
Oji Agbai II
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Project Title: Development of DNA-based approach for characterization of Diphyllobothrium spp. at species and strain level
Mentor(s): Alexandre Dasilva, PhD and Marcos De Almeida
NCID/Division of Parasitic Diseases/PDB
Zakia Al-Amin
Institution: Howard University, School of Pharmacy
Project Title: Evaluation of rapid colorimetric methods to test Tamiflu (oseltamivir) authenticity
Mentor(s): Michael Green, PhD
NCID/EB/ Division of Parasitic Diseases
Joseph Benitez
Institution: University of Kentucky, School of Public Health
Project Title: Web-based Usability Testing of BioSense Website and evaluation of Website Content
Mentor(s): Lisa Hines, MPH, CHES
National Center for Public Health Informatics/DEPR
Tamara Bhandari
Institution: University of California –Berkley, School of Public Health
Project Title: Maternal Infection during Pregnancy and Subsequent Risk of Autism in the Offspring
Mentor(s): Polyxeni Potter and Peter Drotman, MD NCPDCID/DEPR
Crystal Davis
Institution: Meharry Medical School
Project Title: Characterizing the seroepidemiology of Merozoite surface proteins in adults living an hyperendemic
Mentor(s): Jon Tongren, PhD
NCID/ Division of Parasitic Diseases/PD/MB
Jacob Edwards
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Project Title: Genetic Approaches to Understanding the Epidemiology of Rickettsial Pathogens
Mentor(s): Gregory Dasch, PhD and Herbert Thompson
NCID/Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases Viral and Rickettsial Zoonoses/RBS
Genine Ervin
Institution: Tuskegee University, School of Veterinary Medicine
Project Title: The use of ultrasound to determine the optimal time for harvesting rabbit testes with Syphilis
Mentor(s): Nathaniel Powell, DVM and Mallory Tate, DVM
NCID/Scientific Resources/AR
Kenneth Grant
Institution: Armstrong Atlantic State University, School of Public Health
Project Title: Educating Hispanics on Risks Associated with Unpasteurized Cheeses and Milk
Mentor: Health Bair-Brake, DVM, MS
NCID/Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases/Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases Branch
Amber Joseph
Institution: Hampton University, School of Pharmacy
Project Title: Development of serological assays for the evaluation of bacterial antigens in urine specimens
Mentor(s): Sandra Steiner, PhD and Joseph Martinez
NCIR/DBD/CRD
Christopher Murray
Institution: Hampton University, School of Pharmacy
Project Title: Preventing serious foodborne illnesses in certain vulnerable populations and assisting in outbreak investigations
Mentor(s): Patricia Griffin, MD
NCID/Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases/Foodborne and Diarrheal Diseases Branch
Adejoke V. Omishakin
Institution: Jackson State University, School of Public Health
Project Title: Evaluation of Diphtheria Antitoxin Use in the US, 1997 –2004
Mentor(s): Teipratap Tiwari, MD
Meningitis and Vaccine Preventable Diseases Branch, DBD, NCIRD
Tonetta Scott
Institution: Florida A & M University, College of Pharmacy
Project Title: Retrospective molecular analysis of Salmonella Typhimurium isolates for identification of monophasic variants
Mentor(s): John McQuiston, MS and Jean Whichard, DVM, PhD
NZVED/DFBMD/EDLPB/Scientific Resources/AR
Irene Stephens
Institution: Morgan State University, School of Public Health
Project Title: A Pilot survey of Pediatricians’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Concerning Community – Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (CA – MRSA)
Mentor(s): Michele Pearson, MD
CCID/ Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion/ PEB
Sabrina Ward
Institution: Nova Southeastern University, School of Public Health
Project Title: Development of serological assays for the evaluation of Haemophilus influenzae type A antibodies.
Mentor(s): Sandra Steiner, PhD
NCIR/DBD/MVPD Immunology Section
Tonitrice Wicks
Institution: Jackson State University, School of Public Health
Project Title: The use of ultrasound to determine the optimal time for harvesting rabbit testes with Syphilis
Mentor(s): Nathaniel Powell, DVM and Mallory Tate, DVM
NCID/Scientific Resources/AR
Jonathan Winfrey
Institution: Meharry Medical College
Project Title: Development and application of a PCR assay to detect cellular integration of Human Papillomavirus DNA
Mentor(s): Martin Steinau, PhD and Elizabeth Unger, PhD, MD
NCID/DBD/CRD
Spotlight: 2005 Research Projects
Crystal Calloway
A Content Analysis of HPV Vaccine Information as it is Presented to the General Public Through U.S. Newspapers
Institution:
Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Mentor(s):
Mona Saraiya, MD
Cynthia Jorgensen, PhD
Siobhan O’Connor, MD, PhD
Katrina Mosley
Evaluating Progress and Investment for Research on Infectious Disease-Chronic Disease Associations
Institution: State University of New York
Mentor(s): Siobhan O’Connor, MD, PhD
Candace Sampson
Periodontal Infections and Its Systemic Implications
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Mentor: Paul Eke, PhD
Gina Thornton-Evans, DDS, MPH
Tiffany Jamison
Periodontal Disease and Adverse Reproductive Outcomes
Institution: Howard University, College of Dentistry
Mentor: Paul Eke, PhD
Gina Thornton-Evans, DDS, MPH
Stephanie Martin
The Effects of Importation of Exotic Animals on Human Health and Zoonotic Diseases (Risk to
Human Health on Animal Importation)
Institution: Tuskegee University, School of Veterinary Medicine
Mentor(s): Nina Marano, DVM, MPH
Marianne Campano
The Link Between Public Health and Veterinary Medicine
Institution: University of North Carolina - Greensboro
Mentor(s): Nina Marano, DVM, MPH
Leena Cherukuri
Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases and West Nile Virus (WNV)
Institution: New Mexico State University
Mentor(s): Polyxeni Potter
Peter Drotman
Hector Valtierra
GET-SMART: Know When Antibiotics Work; Outreach and Partnering with Diversity Health Organizations
Institution: Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Mentor(s): Patricia Cook & Darcia Johnson
Lovie Lewis
Establish New Test Parameters for the Brucella Microscopic Agglutination Test
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): Mary Ari, PhD
Suliat Shomade
Standardization of Antigen Preparations for the Leptospira Microscopic Agglutination Test
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): Mary Ari, PhD
Rodolpho Rios
Listeriosis and Hispanic Pregnant Women, Awareness About Fresh Cheese (‘Queso Fresco’)
Made with Unpasteurized Milk: Intervention Materials and Potential CDC Partners in the Hispanic
Community
Institution: Meharry Medical College
Mentor(s): Heather Bair, MS, DVM
Drew Voetsch, PhD
Derek Stephenson
Reducing Antibiotic Resistance in Humans and Animals through Proper Use of Antibiotics in Farming Industries
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Mentor(s): Tante Chapman, MPH
Charles Jaiyeoba
Medical Literature Review of Prevalence of Chronic HBV Infection by Risk Groups and Settings/Venues
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Mentor(s): Susan Wang, MD, MPH
Stephanie Bialek, MD, MPH
Leonard Valdez, Jr.
Analysis of the Division of Viral Hepatitis (DVH) Web Site Activity for Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month May 2005
Institution: Howard University, College of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): Linda Moyer
Jonathan Powell
Listia Ahmed
Clean Hands Coalition: National Clean Hands Week
Institution: Nova Southeastern University
Mentor(s): Julia Smith-Easley, MPH, CHES
Brent Barnes
Groundbreaking Research on PCR Diagnostic Tests
Institution: Hampton University, School of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): Alexandre da Silva, PhD
Yvonne Quanstrvom, PhD
Ramone Boyd
Method Development for TLC in the Detection of Counterfeit Anti-Malarial Drugs for Use in the Field
Institution: Hampton University, School of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): Michael Green, PhD
Heba Hossenally
A Field Technique for Antimalarial Syrup Screening: Refractive Index with Method of Standard Addition
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): Michael Green, PhD
Keidra Carvin
Environmental Enrichment Program for Wallabies in a Research Environment
Institution: Tuskegee University, School of Veterinary Medicine
Mentor(s): Nathan Powell, DVM
Mallory Tate, DVM
Ukeme Ukoh
Molecular Characterization of Cryptsporidium From Animals from North Ireland
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Mentor(s): Lihua Xiao, DVM, PhD
Wangeci Gatei, PhD
Julita Yarwood
Contribution of Coxiella Burnetii Infection to Acute Respiratory Illness in Sakaeo Province, Thailand
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Mentor(s): William Nicholson, PhD
Kimberly Martin
Evaluation of Rhipicephalus Sanguineus Ticks for Infection by Rickettsia Rickettsii and Ehrlichia Canis in Eastern Arizona, USA
Institution: Hampton University, School of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): William Nicholson, PhD
Lawrence Henry
Descriptive Study of Professional Disciplines of VAERS Healthcare Provider Reporters
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): Susanne Pickering, MPH
Travelyan Walker
Human Health Threat Assessment and Guidance Regarding Contamination of Eggs, Milk, and Meat Products through Intentional Use of Radiation Against Livestock or Poultry
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Mentor(s): David Ashford, DVM, MPH, DSc
Charles Woods, PhD
Charles Miller, PhD
Marsha Joseph
Enhanced Surveillance for Local and Systemic Reactions Among Adolescents in the Vaccine
Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
Institution: Hampton University, School of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): John Iskander, MD, MPH
Elaine Miller, RN, MPH
Susanne Pickering, MPH
April McCray
Human Health Threat Assessment and Guidance Regarding Contamination of Eggs, Milk, and Meat Products through Intentional and Unintentional Poisonings of Livestock and Poultry
Institution: Meharry Medical College
Mentor(s): David Ashford, DVM, MPH, DSc
Zoe Gibson
Assessment of Current Mandatory Public Reporting of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAI)
Institution: University of Albany
Mentor(s): Patricia Simone, MD
Omoikhefe G. Akhigbe
Comparative Evaluation of the Brucella Micro-Agglutination Test Methods with and without Dye Read By Darkfield Microscopy
Institution: Meharry Medical College
Mentor: Mary D. Ari, PhD
Spotlight: 2004 Research Projects
Sharanie Sims
An Evaluability Assessment of the Hepatitis C Prevention and Control Program
Institution: Howard University, School of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): Eric Mast, MD
Hope King-Lewis, MSPH
Reyna Gilmore
Molecular Surveillance of Invasive Streptococcus Pneumonia
Institution: Howard University, College of Medicine
Mentor(s): Bernard Beall, PhD
Rondeen Gordon
Are Dogs A Potential Reservoir of Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiae in SE Arizona
Institution: University of Kentucky, College of Public Health
Mentor: William Nicholson, PhD
Serena Hinckson
Evaluation of IgA Determination for the Diagnosis of Cat Scratch Disease and Related Infections
(Bartonella henselae and Bartonella Quintana)
Institution: Hampton University, School of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): William Nicholson, PhD
Chanel Ransom-Bennett
Evaluation of DiversiLab® System for Identification of Various Candida Species
Institution: Xavier University of Louisiana, College of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): Wendy Lee Yang, MS
BoiNgoc Nguyen
Evaluation of Immunohistochemical Reagents for the Identification of Yeast-like Fungi in Tissue
Institution: Howard University, College of Phamacy
Mentor(s): Mark Lindsey, PhD
Kimberly Brown
Evaluation of Practice Among Neonatologists to Prevent Candida Sepsis Among Extremely Low Birthweight Neonates
Institution: University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, School of Public Health
Mentor(s): Scott Fridkin, MD
William Porter
Comparison of Sterol Quantitation Method and M-27A Reference Method for Determining Fluconazole Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations for Non-albicans Candida Species and Crytococcus Neoformans
Institution: University of Kentucky, College of Public Health
Mentor(s): Beth Arthington-Skaggs, PhD
Nadra Tyus
Handwashing & Food Safety: Importance of the Clean Hands Coalition
Institution: University of Pittsburgh, School of Public Health
Mentor(s): Julia Smith, MPH, CHES
Chinenye Iwuchukwu
Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work Campaign (Forming Partnerships with Minority Organizations)
Institution: University of Illinois at Chicago
Mentor(s): Patricia Cook
Temeri Wilder-Kofie
Analysis of the Msp2 Expression Site in the Anaplasma phagocytophilum strain AP-Variant 1
Institution: Tuskegee University, School of Veterinary Medicine
Mentor(s): Robert Massung, PhD
Lori Elmore
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Anogenital Infection in Children Evaluated for Child Sexual Abuse (CSA)
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Mentor(s): Consuelo Beck-Sague, MD
Brandon Bowman
Extractive pH-dependent Colorimetric Determination of Active Ingredient in Antimalarial Drugs
Institution: Morehouse School of Medicine
Mentor(s): Michael Green, PhD
Camille Campbell
Counterfeit Drugs in Low Income US Communities: Is It a Problem
Institution: Hampton University, School of Pharmacy
Mentor(s): Marian McDonald, DrPH
Michael Green, PhD
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