A novel protein, GDF-10, and kidney development by Gregory Mak; Mentor: Jon Barasch, M.D., Ph.D.
Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (Ngal)-mediated prevention of apoptosis by Christine Viner; Mentor: Jon Barasch, M.D., Ph.D.
The significance of retinoids in different disease states by Jian Ahang Yang; Mentor: William Blaner, Ph.D.
Growth inhibitory effects of Digitoxin in combination with Pravastatin or Simvastatin on human breast cancer cells by Margaret Ford; Mentor: Linda Einbond, M.D.
Chemopreventive Effects of Actein, Simvastatin, and Pravastatin on Human Breast Carcinoma by Sarah Goldsberry; Mentor: Linda Einbond, M.D.
Genetic variation in human orosensory detection of fat: influence of genetic variation at CD36 locus and sensitivity to 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) on fat sensitivity in African Americans by Johannah McLean; Mentor: Kathleen Keller, Ph.D.
The effect of prenatal antiretroviral therapy on mitochondrial DNA content in HIV uninfected children by Elizabeth Bonagura; Mentor: Philip La Russa, M.D.
Aldose reductase: a key mediator of mitochondrial oxidative stress by Veronica Esmero; Mentor: Ravichandran Ramasamy, Ph.D.
Modulation of cell death by aldose reductase and poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) in diabetic hearts by Ahmet Timucin; Mentor: Ravichandran Ramasamy, M.D.
Role of growth inhibitor tuberin in photoreceptor survival in a mouse model of retinitis pigmentosa by Diane Fiander; Mentor: Stephen Tsang, M.D., Ph.D.
The characterization of monoacylglycerol acetyltransferase 3 by Alexander Tran; Mentor: Aaron Turkish. M.D.
Sweet taste preference in dietary obese leptin resistant rats by Maureen Dempsey; Mentor: Joseph Vasselli, Ph.D.
Weight-gain sparing effect on insulin detemir in STZ-induced diabetic rats by Michael Kellemen; Mentor: Joseph Vasselli, Ph.D.
Elucidation of the mechanism by which Hint1 functions as a tumor suppressor gene in human breast cancer cell lines by Tara Berman; Mentor: Bernard Weinstein, M.D.
Investigation of sphingolipid and cholesterol characteristics in CFRBCs by Eronmwon Oronsaye; Mentor: Tilla Worgall, M.D.
Effect of CFTR expression and chloride channel functioning on cell growth: Evaluation of the relationship to sphingolipid content by Suzette Singh; Mentor: Tilla Worgall, M.D.
The effect of cyclooxygenase-2 shRNA knockdown on the SKNEP-1 tumor cell model in vitro by Matthew Brinkman; Mentor: Darrell Yamashiro, M.D., Ph.D.
The role of placental growth factor (PlGF) in a neuroblastoma xenograft model by Jenna Pisani; Mentor: Darrell Yamashiro, M.D., Ph.D.
Clinical Theses
Substrate balances as predictors of fat oxidation in African American and Caucasian women by Kevin Riutzel; Mentor: Jeanine Albu, M.D.
The effect of pre-operative parameters on surgical outcomes by Vivek Yedavalli; Mentor: Michael Argenziano, M.D.
Baseline depression and quality of life and adherence to scheduled visits on post-surgical weight loss following lap-bound surgery in adolescent patients by Loren Bach; Mentor: Ilene Fennoy, M.D., MPH
The effects of dietary composition on cardiovascular comorbidities in adolescent bariatric surgery patients by Eric Fok; Mentor: Ilene Fennoy, M.D., MPH
Psychological and eating behaviors following roux-en-y gastric bypass surgery by Meghan Crawley; Mentor: Allan Geliebter, Ph.D.
Periodontal disease and peripheral arterial disease: Is there a link? by Afshin Zartoshi; Mentor: Jeanine Giacovelli, M.D.
The Relationship between Maternal Pregravid BMI and Offspring Body Composition; Impact of Race by Marian Pak; Mentor: Holly Hull, Ph.D.
Does race affect the relationship between birth weight categories and body composition? by Sharalyn Steenson; Mentor: Holly Hull, Ph.D.
Can education level, possession of health insurance, and frequency of doctor’s visits predict cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in a CVD screening project at Columbia University Medical Center by Tabia Collins- Mitchell; Mentor: Wahida Karmally, DrPH, RD
Lifestyle predictors of hypertension in older women from CUMC employees and the Washington Heights Community by Hwa-te Tsai; Mentor: Wahida Karmally, DrPH, RD
Diabetic neuropathy and hyperglycemia induced complications by Stephanie Zimmeck; Mentor: Wahida Karmally, DrPH, RD
Use of food packaging and promotion to increase intake of fruits and vegetables in children at risk for overweight by Cassandra Johnson; Mentor: Kathleen Keller, Ph.D.
The effects of fat taste discriminability on BMI and food preference by Daniel May; Mentor: Kathleen Keller, Ph.D.
Parental feeding practices may be more important in determining BMI z-score, average energy intake and energy density than sensitivity to 6-n-propylthiouracil in children aged 4-6 years by Shama Sud; Mentor: Kathleen Keller, Ph.D.
The effects of leptin administration on body weight and neuroendocrine function in weight-reduced individuals after gastric bypass surgery by Nailah Adams; Mentor: Judith Korner, M.D., Ph.D.
A literature review of Pediatric Dietary Assessments by Amy Roberts; Mentor: Sally Ann Lederman, Ph.D.
Relative hypertrophy of the teres minor muscle in patients with massive rotator cuff tears correlates with maintained forward elevation and better subjective assessment of function by Anuli Mkparu; Mentor: William Levine, M.D.
Reducing folate deficiency in women with epilepsy taking anti-epileptic drugs by Richa Garg; Mentor: Karen McKearney, M.S., CPNP-PC
An investigation of dietary patterns for children undergoing treatment for brain tumors and into survivorship by Monica Sotolongo; Mentor: Manuela Orjuela, M.D.
Cortical Responses to visual and tactile presentations of food items in lean women: An fMRI study by David Fischel; Mentor: Marie Pierre St.Onge, Ph.D.
Gender differences in the effect of coffee mannooligosaccharides on body composition in overweight humans by Taylor Salindari; Mentor: Marie Pierre St.Onge, Ph.D.
An analysis of the behavioral factors associated with childhood obesity in young children by Ami Vikani; Mentor: Marie Pierre St.Onge, Ph.D.
Public Health Theses
Process evaluation of developing an interactive web-based dietary food log through community based participatory research by Kevin Chung; Mentor: Sharon Akabas, Ph.D.
Assessing international pandemic preparedness: A study of avian influenza by Lauren Trakimas; Mentor: Michelle Barrett, M.D.
Take Care of that Body: An after school health and nutrition curriculum for adolescents and teens by Andrew Boulos; Mentor: Alwyn Cohall, M.D.
A qualitative perspective on developing a nutrition workshop for teens: what role does personal counseling play? by John Buza; Mentor: Alwyn Cohall, M.D.
Take care of that body: pilot project 8 and 4 week trials by Kyle Johnson; Mentor: Alwyn Cohall, M.D.
“Take Care of That Body” prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity program: Increasing physical activity-functional exercise triad by Joseph Seldin; Mentor: Alwyn Cohall, M.D.
International trends and prospects towards the millennium development goals on aspects of food and nutrition: role of public/private partnerships by Tim Hsia; Mentor: Ian Darton-Hill, Ph.D.
Preventing Malnutrition: A systematic review assessing the impact of agrodiversity interventions on nutritional status in lower income countries by Bram Wispelwey; Mentor: Richard Deckelbaum, M.D.
Science of Health: A food-based approach to secondary science and health education by Stacy Jankaukas; Mentor: Jay Dubner
Assessment of Ghana Millennium Village School meal program as an effective nutritional intervention by Olivia Reid Linthavong; Mentor: Jessica Fanzo, Ph.D.
Garden-to-table food education strategies to induce healthy food choices & reduce risk of obesity in NYC high school students by Ali Bukhari; Mentor: Lynn Fredericks
Patterns of body size perceptions and heart disease knowledge among female Hispanics in Northern Manhattan by Lorraine Mull; Mentor: Elsa-Grace Giardina, M.D.
Understanding adolescent food choices through personal stories by Sarah Edquist; Mentor: Pam Koch, EdD,RD
Proposing a youth-oriented osteoporosis prevention program by Timothy Murphy; Mentor: Jeri Nieves, Ph.D.
