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CTSI Research Showcase

The CTSI Research Showcase will highlight the exceptional work of emerging investigators across our institution. The agenda features presentations from awardees of the CTSI Pilot Awards, Clinical and Translational Science Research Program, T32 Training Grants, K12 Career Development Awards and the Path to K, Launch to R and Launch to K programs. These individuals, and their research, represent the future of translational science and the career development and innovation that CTSI proudly supports.

This is a great opportunity to hear about the work of talented early-career investigators. All are welcome to join the showcase and the reception following the event, where there will be an opportunity to view awardee posters, engage in discussion and connect with colleagues from across the university.

Early Career Investigator presenting poster
Date
Sep 17, 2025
Cost
Free
Time
2 p.m. - 6 p.m. ET
Location

EAIC: Room 130

2281 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 43210

Topics

Showcase Schedule

2–2:10 Julie Johnson, Jasmine NealWelcome and CTSI Introduction
2:10–3:10 Jasmine NealClinical and Translational Science Pilot (CTSP) Program Introduction
 Mohamed RidhaAdvanced Retinal Imaging in Hypertensive Cerebral Microangiopathy
 Sangwoon ChungSex differences in lung epithelial injury by electronic cigarette exposure in asthma
 Thomas Kerwin, Bradley DoughertyUsing Simulator-based Approaches to Train Bioptic Drivers: A Pilot Study
 Manjula KarpurapuDelivering specialized pro-resolution lipid mediators via extracellular vesicles.
 Lauren McInroyCo-Designing Competent Care for LGBTQ+ Youth: Developing An Intervention Framework for Interdisciplinary Health Professionals
 Kelly HierschePerinatal neurobiological markers of cognitive outcome in normotensive and preeclampsia pregnancies
 Andrew SrisuwananukornDevelopment and Validation of Artificial Intelligence Derived Biomarkers to predict therapy response in Black Patients with Acute Myeloid Leukemia
 Shimayali KaushalDevelopment of nanoparticle-based point-of-care sensors to detect biomarkers of sensorineural hearing loss
3:10–3:20 Lang LiClinical and Translational Science Research (CTSR) Program Introduction
 Courtney HebertAI-guided information retrieval and recommendation for clinical decision support
3:20–3:30 Break
3:30–4:05Stuart HobbsP2K and K12 Early Career Training Grant Program Introduction
 Thomas MendelSurgical and Insulin Assisted Gene Therapy for Inherited Retinal Disease
 Min-Ae SongA Clinical Utility of DNA Methylation as Predictive Biomarkers of Response to Immunotherapy in Advanced Lung Cancer Patients
 Sophie BergerBridging Home and Treatment: The Role of Parent Peer Support in Residential Care - Herbell Kayla, College of Nursing
 Eric EisenmannDamage-associated molecular patterns in chemotherapy toxicity / Reducing paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy through inhibition of S100A9
4:05–4:45 Stuart HobbsLaunch to K and Launch to R Program Introduction
Joanna TsaiThe Role of E3 Ligase MARCH10 during Influenza Virus Infection
Sumaya HamadmadMIF in the retina
Wayne MilesTBD
Aaron TraskNovel Mechanisms of Coronary Microvascular Disease in Early Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
Yinan ZhangBiological aging in multiple sclerosis
4:45–4:55 Stuart HobbsT32 Program Introduction
Fritz JonathanAnnexin A2 mediates plasma membrane repair in primary alveolar epithelial cells
4:55–5Jasmine NealClosing Remarks
5–6Reception + Poster Session