2024 Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium
The Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium (IBRS) is sponsored annually by the A.T. Still Research Institute (ATSRI) and features oral and poster presentations of research studies by ATSU graduate students, faculty, and staff; StillOPTI resident physicians; Truman State University undergraduate students; and other biomedical researchers and students. Attendees may choose to attend online in Gathertown or in person event at the Interprofessional Education (IPE) Building on the Kirksville, Missouri campus of ATSU.
The aims of the symposium are to:
- Recognize, encourage, and reward student achievements in research.
- Promote interactions among outstanding students across multiple levels of education.
- Provide students with the educational experience of preparing a research presentation and presenting to an audience of their peers.
- Inform students of advanced research training opportunities and programs that offer support for training.
- Raise awareness among students entering healthcare professions about research methods, scope, and significance.
2023 Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium (IBRS)
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On November 11, the 15th annual Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Symposium took place at the Kirksville, Missouri campus, integrating both in-person and virtual elements. Embracing the theme "Reignite the Spark," the symposium focused on nurturing our passion for advancing biomedical knowledge and enhancing the well-being of individuals worldwide. Hosted by the A.T. Still Research Institute (ATSRI), the event featured Dr. Dennis Black from LeBonheur Methodist in Memphis, Tennessee, as the keynote speaker.
The symposium brought together students, faculty, alumni, residents, and staff from ATSU, Still OPTI, Northeast Regional Medical Center, Rocky Vista University, Truman State University, and Kirksville High School. A total of over 170 individuals participated in person or virtually. The occasion showcased 90 oral and poster presentations, with approximately 70 presented in person and 20 virtually. Among them, 82 presentations highlighted the research efforts of over 50 ATSU students, along with contributions from 8 faculty and staff members representing various schools and programs.
Congratulations to our 2023 winners
Overall Student Competition Winner
- Author: Emily Koenig, Erin Silliman (A.T. Still University, School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona )
- Sponsor: John Hu (A.T. Still University)
- Project: Fatal outcome of pediatric immune thrombocytopenia: an autopsy case report
First Runner Up, Overall Student Competition Winner
- Author: Jillian Smith (RVU/STILL OPTI )
- Sponsor: Ken Ramey (RVU, Still OPTI)
- Project: Effects of Osteopathic Manipulation on Longstanding Peripheral Neuropathy
Jack Magruder Research Award - (undergraduate student award)
- Author: Zoe Vetter (Truman State University)
- Sponsor: Bill Miller (Truman State University)
- Project: Disrupting the KIX/c-Myb complex as a potential leukemia treatment
Neil J. Sargentini Memorial Award - (basic science graduate student award)
- Author: Samantha Akers (A.T. Still University) Sofia Pomeroy (A.T. Still University) Alexis Klinner
- Sponsor: David Middlemas (A.T. Still University)
- Project: Hot plate nociception: Ketamine dose-response relationships at 45ºC
Clinical Graduate Student Research Award
- • Author: Alisha Relan (A.T. Still University)
- Sponsor: Caroline VanSickle (A.T. Still University; Des Moines University)
- Project: The Effects of Age, Sex, and Parturition on Human Bony Pelvic Morphology
Max Gutensohn Award - (resident or post-doctoral fellow award)
- Author: Brock Davis (NRMC/STILL OPTI)
- Sponsor: David Cleaver (Cleaver Dermatology)
- Project: Unique Visual Progression of Palliative Treatment of scalp SCC
Best Oral Presentation
- Author: Jonah Jerabek, Samantha DeLuca (A.T. Still University ) Megan
- Sponsor: Valena Fiscus (A.T. Still University)
- Project: Improving Rural Access to Health with Community Health Needs Assessments
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