2014 Research Forum Awards and Abstracts 

POSTER PRESENTATION WINNERS

2014 Excellence Award 

Adam Vandergriff

Magnetic Targeting of Cardiac-Derived Stem Cells with Fdaapproved Ferumoxytol Nanoparticles Boosts Cell Engraftment and Therapeutic Benefits

Advisor: Cheng

Pictured with Dr. Louis Ignarro

2014 Excellence Award 

Nicole Varallo

Circulating Levels of Angiopoietin-2 as a Prognostic Marker for Metastasis in Canine Malignant Melanoma

Advisor: Hauck

Pictured with Dr. Louis Ignarro

2014 Recognition Award 

Margaret Gruen

Clinical Trial Application of a Clinical Phenomenon: Deterioration Following Withdrawal of Active Medication for the Treatment of Chronic Pain in Cats With Degenerative Joint Disease

Advisor: Lascelles

Pictured with Dr. Louis Ignarro

2014 Recognition Award 

David Knazovicky

Efficacy of Canine Anti-Nerve Growth Factor Antibody for the Alleviation of Degenerative Joint Disease-Associated Pain in Dogs

Advisor: Lascelles

Pictured with Dr. Louis Ignarro

ORAL PRESENTATION WINNERS

2014 Excellence Award 

Emily Mackey

Sex-Specific Degranulation Responses of Mast Cells

Advisor: Moeser

Pictured with Dr. Louis Ignarro

2014 Excellence Award 

Lauren Stranahan

Reduction in the Number of Progenitor and Stem Cells in Cases of Large Colon Volvulus

Advisor: Blikslager

Pictured with Dr. Louis Ignarro

2014 Recognition Award 

Jessica Ward

Complication Rates Associated with Permanent Transvenous Pacemaker Implantation in Dogs with High-Grade Atrioventricular Block Performed During Normal Business Hours Versus After Hours

Advisor: Keene

Pictured with Dr. Louis Ignarro

2014 Recognition Award 

Amy DiDomenico

Impact Of Enterococcus Hirae on Growth and Intestinal Epithelial Cell Adhesion of Enteropathogenic E. Coli

Advisor: Gookin

Pictured with Dr. Louis Ignarro