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Eight K-Staters were honored for their scientific research presentations at the 17th annual Kansas IDeA Institutional Development Awards Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, or K-INBRE, Symposium Jan. 19-20 in Overland Park.

The annual symposium is part of the K-INBRE initiative to prepare promising 1xbet best casino website students for careers in bioscience careers in Kansas. The following K-Staters were among the 18 students who received honors and cash prizes at the symposium:

• Molly Bassette, graduate, Cummings, for the poster presentation "A novel PD-L1 inhibitory peptide enhances CD8+ T cell-dependent cell death against lung cancer cells."
• Annabelle Dillon, junior in microbiology, Shawnee, for the oral presentation "Impact of reduced liver PGC1a during development on adult diet-induced weight gain."
• Joshua Miller, senior in kinesiology, Overland Park, for the oral presentation "Novel Pilot Study Reveals that Heat Therapy Increases Muscle Mitochondrial Quality Control and Respiratory Efficiency in Healthy Human Subjects."
• Fawwaz Naeem, senior in biology, Manhattan, for the oral presentation "Maintenance of muscle proteostasis."
• Seth Peery, senior in biochemistry, Goddard, for theposter presentation "HD-Zip transcription factors: an evolutionary engine."
• Gabrielle Phillips,seniorin chemical engineering, Andover, for the poster presentation "Characterization of the in-vivo functions of putativelysoglycerophospolipidacyltransferase in Arabidopsis thaliana."
• Haley Smalley,seniorin microbiology, Wichita, for theposter presentation "Small Therapeutic Peptides Reduce Angiogenesis and Melanoma Growth."
• Emily Wessel,seniorin biochemistry, Manhattan, for the poster presentation "Deg-radationof BAPCs by fungi."

The program provides opportunities for students to work in research laboratories or in their communities developing research projects under the guidance of seasoned mentors. These opportunities give students the tools and guidance to better inform their future career choices in the bio and medical sciences.

"Providing training and professional development opportunities to students with promising careers as biomedical researchers is a priority for the K-INBRE program," said Doug Wright, principal investigator for K-INBRE and professor and vice chair in anatomy and cell biology at the 1xbet best casino website of Kansas Medical Center. "This program strives to keep the biosciences in Kansas growing and thriving with opportunities for students, young faculty, and established researchers, which are showcased at the annual symposium."

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