Annual Research Day
| Time | Agenda Item |
| 10:00 am | Welcome School of Health Professions SOHP Research Day Work Group |
| 10:05 am | Dean’s Address SOHP Research Day Work Group Dr. Allen Lewis, Ph.D, CRC |
| 10:20 am |
Panel Discussion |
| 11:30 am | Faculty Platform Presentations |
| 12:15 pm | Faculty & Student Poster Presentations Refreshments will be served |
| 1:30 pm | Student Platform Presentations |
| 2:45 pm | Recognition of Exemplary Student Projects |
| Platform # | Program | Presentor(s) | Title |
| 011 | DMI |
Hawa Ismail, Daisy Vera, Jamie Wong Faculty mentor: Yosefa Pessin, DHSc, RDMS, RDCS, RVT |
Is There a Relationship Between the Lifestyle of a Sonographer and Eye Strain? |
| 012 | Health Informatics | ||
| 013 | Occupational Therapy |
Nadine S. Johnson, Hanna Kobal, Arubah Mansoor, Sagda Ramadan Faculty mentor: Richard Sabel, MA, OTR/L, MPH, GCFP |
Mindfulness Approaches: Harnessing the Power of the Mind-Body Connection for Chronic Pain Management |
| 014 | Physician Assistant |
Tamoy Allen, Stefan Coty, Hector Gonzalez, Amalachukwu Okpalanma Faculty mentor: |
Childhood Asthma in East New York |
| 015 | Physical Therapy |
Charles Meyers, Yejin Kim, Van Grace, Emilyn Brodsky, Johnnathan Martinez, Allen Jacob Faculty mentor: Farhad Haeri, PT, DPT, MTC, OCS |
Effects of Ulnar Nerve Neurodynamic Exercises on Ulnar Nerve Cross-Section in a Healthy Adult Population: An In Vivo Study Using Ultrasonography |
| Poster # | Presenter (s) | Title |
| 110 |
Charles Meyers, Yejin Kim, Van Grace, Emilyn Brodsky, Johnnathan Martinez, Allen Jacob
Faculty mentor: Farhad Haeri, PT, DPT, MTC, OCS |
Effects of Ulnar Nerve Neurodynamic Exercises on Ulnar Nerve Cross-Section in a Healthy Adult Population: An In Vivo Study Using Ultrasonography |
| 111 |
Anh-Tuan Tran, Randy Fang Ian Stowe, Harrison Courtney, Geoffrey Nathan,
Faculty mentor: Toni A. Zuccaro, PT, PhD, NCS |
Assessing Postural Stability with Triaxial Accelerometry Based Inertial Sensors: A Comparison of a Smartphone Based Sensor and the Gold Standard APDM Opal IMU |
| 112 |
Shaliza Ally, Melanie Kleiner, Francesco Alberico, Shira Reisner, Madjena Joseph, Annamaria Lombardi
Faculty mentor: Saren Ahearn, PT, DPT, Dip ACLM |
Lifestyle Behavior Assessment and Counseling Techniques in Physical Therapy Education” |
| 113 |
Chasity Duran, Duran Kasaj, Aurus Sanche, Jusmine Gabrielle Soriano, Kerry Thelusmond, Kingston Wong Faculty mentor: Loraine Antoine, PT, DPT, PhD |
Introducing a Theoretical Framework on Patient Centered Care to Physical Therapy Students Prior to Clinical Affiliation I |
| Poster # | Presenter(s) | Title |
| 114 |
Giselle Calderon, Jenna Derleth, Ada Liu, Somaia Mahjabin Faculty mentor: Krystal Brewington, OTD, OTR/L, CPAM, CHT |
Implementing an International Service Learning Workshop for SUNY Downstate |
| 115 |
Jonathan Falcone, Monica Ghali, Samar Issa, Mahira Khanam Faculty mentor: Brigitte Desport, DPS, OTR/L, BCP, ATP |
Babies’ Transition From the NICU to Home: Clarifying Occupational Therapist’sRole in the Process (phase III) |
| 116 |
Bethany Israelov, Michaela Kloos, Nava Neugroschl, Alina Yakubov Faculty mentor: T’shura Brown, OTD, OTR/L |
Occupational Therapists’ Competency in Early Literacy Development |
| 117 |
Benson Liang, Kerianna Krebushevski, Rebeca Gonzalez, Holly Hudgins
Faculty mentor: Vikram Pagpatan, EdD, OTR/L, ATP, CLA, BCP, FAOTA |
Exploring the Aspirations and Motivations of Entry-Level OTD Students: Implications for Addressing the Shortage of Academic Professionals in Occupational Therapy |
| 118 |
Nadine S. Johnson, Hanna Kobal, Arubah Mansoor, Sagda Ramada Faculty mentor: Richard Sabel, MA, OTR/L, MPH, GCFP |
Mindfulness Approaches: Harnessing the Power of the Mind-Body Connection for Chronic Pain Management |
| 119 |
Alexandra Berman, Ellenie Kuszer, Parvina Rahimova, Ava Schiraldi Faculty mentor: Jasmin Thomas, OTD, OTR/L, BCP |
Integrating Practial Applications of Emotional Intelligence Skills: In the Emotional Intelligence Curriculum |
| 120 |
Rebecca Gritz, Peihwa Ni, Rosmery Nunez, Tiara Varela Faculty mentor: Daurn Tribble, OTD, MS, OTR/L |
Introducing Healthcare Disparities in Gender Minorities Study in an Occupational Therapy Based Program |
| 121 |
Yazmine Bernier, Marion Dela Peña, Jenna Gargano Faculty mentor: Nancy Kline, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, LSVT |
The Effectiveness of COTAD Chapter Events in Developing Cultural Competency |
| Poster # | Presenter(S) | Title |
| 121 |
Amanda Casey, Daniella Eisenstadt, Samantha Mangual, Sumayah Zokari Faculty mentor: Yosefa Pessin, DHSc, RDMS, RDCS, RVT |
Retention & Turnover of Sonographers |
| 122 |
Cindy Li, Camille Roberts, Bernice Shi, Kelvin Wu Faculty mentor: Iryna Struk, M.S, RDMS, RDCS, RVT |
Measuring Median Nerve with Ultrasound in Gamers of Different Modalities and Non-Gamers for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Risk Assessment |
| 123 |
Nadia Alkaysey, Sheana Gordon, Kayla Worrell Faculty mentor: Veneta Callpani, MA, BS, RDMS |
Exploring the Living Experience of Sonographer Burnout in NYC |
| 124 |
Hawa Ismail, Daisy Vera, Jamie Wong Faculty mentor: Yosefa Pessin, DHSc, RDMS, RDCS, RVT |
Is There a Relationship Between the Lifestyle of a Sonographer and Eye Strain? |
| 125 |
Baby Debnath, Chitra Etwaroo, Fangfang Li Faculty mentor: Richard Yannota, BA, RDCS, RVT |
Investigating the Effects of Cellphone Usage on the Upper Trapezius Muscles Using Ultrasound |
| Poster # | Presenter(S) | Title |
| 126 |
Hamaz Alawlaqi, Aminata Minte, Carmen Yu, Johann Zephirin Faculty mentor: Norman McCulloch |
Establishment of a Crisis Response Team to Effectively Target Mental Health in East Harlem |
| 127 |
Bassanta Habib, Feda Hammood, Majeda Khanam, Adrianna Nikqi Faculty mentor: Andrea Trimmingham-Aina |
Investigating the Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus in Bay Ridge |
| 128 |
Nour El-Shabassy, Carolina Guarrella, Giovanna Punzone, Christopher Saa Faculty mentor: Jennifer Otey |
Promoting Flu Vaccination in Bensonhurst |
| 129 |
Tamoy Allen, Stefan Coty, Hector Gonzalez, Amalachi Okpalanma Faculty mentor: Edward Perchik |
Childhood Asthma in East New York |
| 130 |
Neerali Patel, Maged Saleh, Girgis Welsen Faculty mentor: Edison Ruiz |
Management of Hypertension in Greenpoint |
| 131 |
Dara Desrosiers, Gabrielle Gelbstein, Esther Rosenfeld, Annet Sokol Faculty mentor: Abdallah Saudi |
Red Light, Green Light: Managing Diabetes Mellitus in Williamsburg |
| 132 |
Adina Almogharbi, Jenny Blas, Ariella Enayatian, Sima Langner Faculty mentor: Jonathan Silver |
Combating Childhood Obesity in Coney Island |
| 133 |
Madison Haschak, Taylor Phillips, Jessica Troxell Faculty mentor: Candida St. Hillaire |
Investigating Breast Cancer Mortality in Crown Heights and Prospect Heights |
| 134 |
Makeda Alexander, Alyssa Braithwaite, Kelly Huynh, Elizabeth Soong Faculty mentor: Edison Ruiz |
Breast Cancer in Sunset Park |
| 135 |
Andrea Bejarano, Shawn Francis, Andrew Gomes, Alexandrine Lebrun Faculty mentor: Andrea Trimmingham-Aina |
Epidemiological Investigation of Hepatitis C in Sheepshead Bay |
| Poster # | Presenter(S) | Title |
| Poster # | Program | Presentor(s) | Title |
| 001 | Physical Therapy | Saren Ahearn, PT, DPT, Dip ACLM | Lifestyle Behavior Assessment and Counseling Techniques in Physical Therapy Programs |
| 002 | Midwifery | Susanrachel B. Condon, CM, DM, FACNM | The Experience of Pregnancy Associated Osteoporosis: An International Survey with Implications for Midwifery Care |
| 003 |
Physical Therapy Dean's Office |
Loraine Antoine, PT, DPT, PhD Shushawna DeOliveira, DHA |
A Retrospective Study on Age, Gender, Work-life Balance, and Job Satisfaction Among Department Chairs at Academic Health Centers |
| 004 | Physical Therapy | Farhad Haeri, PT, DPT, OCS, MTC, RMSK | Preliminary Findings Effects of Ulnar Nerve Neurodynamic Exercises on Healthy Populations: An In-Vivo Study Using Sonography |
| Poster # | Program | Presentor(s) | Title |
| 101 | Physical Therapy | Toni A. Zuccaro, PT, PhD, NCS | Migraine Headache with and Without Vertigo: A Comparison of Postural Stability and Quality of Life |
| 102 | Occupational Therapy | Suzanne Rappaport, OTD, OTR/L | Occupational Therapy and Circus: Health Professionals’ Perception of a New Intervention |
| 103 |
Tuskegee Health Disparities Diagnostic Center SOHP Dean's Office
Health Informatics |
Cheryl Davis, CLS, DHA
Shushawna DeOliveira, DHA Adiebonye Jumbo, PhD, ITIL |
Using the Thermofisher TaqPath COVID-19 Combo Kit to compare COVID-19 Gene Target Failure Results to COVID-19 Variants of Concern Identified Gene Target Failure in the Nextstrain Genomic database |
| 104 | Physical Therapy | Roslyn Sofer, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS | The Effects of Foot Posture on Static and Dynamic Balance |