CAHS Scholarly Showcase 2025

This is the program for the 2025 CAHS Scholarly Showcase

Schedule of Events

Location: Health Sciences Building | University of Cincinnati

Date: Tuesday, April 22nd

Agenda:

9:30-10:00: Check-in
10:00-10:15: Opening Remarks
10:15-11:15 Poster session 1
11:15-12:45 Lunch (pizza provided) and Career Conversations Corner
12:45-1:45 Poster session 2
1:45-2:00 Refreshment Break
2:00-3:00 Invited speaker (snacks provided)
3:00-4:00 Poster session 3
4:00-4:15 Group photo (on steps) and Awards Announcement

Poster Session 1

1. Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease: Comparing MRI and PET Radiopharmaceuticals

Presenter: Paige Kloeppel
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

2. The Future of MRI and PET Diagnosing Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Presenter: Ashley Rinckel
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

3. The Role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Diagnosing Spinal Ependymoma

Presenter: Bashar Mashal
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

4. The Use of PET in Diagnosing Non-Cancerous Musculoskeletal Pathologies

Presenter:Danielle Wheeler
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Techology

5. Using fMRI to Evaluate Epilepsy

Presenter: Brad Allen
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

6. Using Molecular Imaging to Detect Aortic Aneurysms

Presenter: Raven Large
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

7. Using MRI to detect, treat and diagnose Cerebral Palsy

Presenter: Christian Perez
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

8. Effect of a 21-Week Firefighter Recruit Training Program on Functional Movement, Strength, and Cardiorespiratory Fitness: A Comparative Analysis of Female and Male Recruits

Presenters: Brooke Rice, Mary Damas, Abby Hoben, Isabella Lasita
Program: Athletic Training

9. Efficiency and Characteristics of Tablet Based Reinforcement Audiometry vs. Traditional Methods in 3-year-olds

Presenter: Phoebe Roache
Program: Audiology

10. Hearing Screening and Diagnostic Protocols Implemented in Neonatal Intensive Care Units Across the U.S.

Presenter: Sarah Briscoe
Program: Audiology

11. Individual Hearing Function Trajectory of Cystic Fibrosis Patients Receiving Aminoglycosides

Presenter: Taylor McCreary
Program: Audiology

12. Untangling Hairy Cell Leukemia: A Case Study

Presenters: Ashley Wagner, Daniella Ameh, Tiah Bates, Nate Hauke
Program: Medical Laboratory Science

13. Generalized Symptoms but Serious Condition: A Holistic Approach to Cancer Diagnoses

Presenters: Olivia Mayers, Abby Benge, Brianna Semon
Program: Medical Laboratory Science

14. Laboratory Findings in a Patient with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Following Missed Dialysis Sessions

Presenters: Olivia Spencer, Ella Roberts, Hunter La, Cameron Bladzik-Lear
Program: Medical Laboratory Science

15. Application of Cancer-Related Fatigue Knowledge to Daily Life

Presenter: Jessica Ott
Program: Occupational Therapy

16. Cancer Related Fatigue and Perceived Leisure Satisfaction

Presenters: Evan Stemmer, Rachel Lazarus, Adam Niese, Elizabeth Schad
Program: Occupational Therapy

17. Development and Perception of Short Educational Videos for Promoting Continuing Competence/ Best Practice by Occupational Therapy Practitioners

Presenters: Lauren Hurry, Emma Hauserman, Taylor Staugler, Sarah Hartig
Program: Occupational Therapy

18. Aerobic Exercise for People with Chronic Low Back Pain: Summary of Evidence and Clinical Recommendations

Presenters: Olivia Matthews, Joshua Burkhardt, Kelsey Krigbaum, Julianne Knoll
Program: Physical Therapy

19. Effectiveness Of Stretching for Injury Reduction for Recreational Runners: Summary of Evidence and Clinical Recommendations

Presenters: Em Hynes, Hannah Jenkins, Courtney Hopkins, Shi Wu
Program: Physical Therapy

20. Manual Physical Therapy for People with Hip Osteoarthritis: Summary of Evidence and Clinical Recommendations

Presenters: Haydn Wilson, George Millsap, Joseph Tener, Logan Warner
Program: Physical Therapy

21. Understanding Challenges: Key Issues in Education, Racial Dynamics, and the Life Experiences of East African Refugee Youth in the US

Presenter: Angelique Shoates
Program: Social Work

22. Efficacy of Family Initiated Treatment at CCHMC

Presenter: Lexi Belu
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

23. Exploring Methods of Identifying African American English Speakers in Speech-Language Evaluations

Presenter: Lindsay Pratt, Alex Gray
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

24. If I Couldn't Speak Tomorrow: Helping pALS Message Bank

Presenters: Dani Mlkvy, Cami Lenhart
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

25. Military Canine's Understanding/Hearing Abilities of Different Languages.

Presenter: Michelle Bruce
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

26. Resolution of Abnormal Auditory Brainstem Responses in Neonates and Infants with Ventriculomegaly

Presenter: Jenna Jenkins
Program: Audiology

27. The Importance of School Hearing Screenings: Longitudinal Study

Presenter: Olivia Malich
Program: Audiology

28. Barriers Preventing College-Aged Students from Accessing Community Counseling Services

Presenters: Reese Dorsey, Mychael Lutz, Rachel Mcaninch, Maddie Baenziger,Julian Hamdalh
Program: Social Work (MSW)

Career Conversations

The Career Conversations Corner is a dedicated tabling session at the College of Allied Health Sciences Scholarly Showcase, designed to connect top employers with talented students preparing to launch their careers in allied health. Taking place from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, this unique opportunity invites participating organizations to engage in meaningful, informal conversations with students about career paths, industry insights, and the impactful work they do. While not a job fair, the Career Conversations Corner allows employers to introduce their organization, build relationships with future allied health professionals, and provide guidance as students prepare for life after graduation. Participating employers will be recognized as valued partners throughout the event in our digital program and on-screen signage.

Representatives from: Rehab Resources, Mercy Health, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, UC Health and more will be present.

Poster Session 2

1. Advancements in Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Utilizing 7T MRI Scanners

Presenter: Kaylee Vance
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

2. FMRI and Substance Effects on Brain Development of Adolescents

Presenter: Emma Thompson
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

3. PET/MRI For Imaging Prostate Cancers

Presenter: Christopher Wesseler
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

4. Safety and Efficacy of MRI Contrast

Presenter: Jasneet Kaur
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

5. The Usage of Artificial Intelligence in PET/CT Lung Oncology Detection

Presenter: Kathleen Brucher
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

6. The Use of PSMA Tracers in PET/CT in Detecting Brain Disease

Presenter: Mary Amanda Miller
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

7. Utilizing Medical Imaging for Determination of Brain Death

Presenter: Kirsten Fridley
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

8. How Method of Training Affects Coaches Knowledge base & Comfortability with CPR

Presenters: Audrey Kirby, Hannah Schroeder, Joe Hulefeld, Meghan Reed
Program: Athletic Training

9. Effects of Aging on Human Auditory Cortex: A functional Near-infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Study

Presenters: Aura Vargas, Sam Kroeger, Tyler Steinkoenig, Grace Rhein, Mehraban Salaryfar
Program: Audiology

10. Underwater Noise Assessment of a Rehabilitation Pool for Florida Manatees (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris)

Presenters: Ashley Fortner
Program: Audiology

11. Neurologic Function and High-Frequency Hearing in Fullterm and Preterm Infants

Presenter: Katelyn Mitchell
Program: Audiology

12. Hematologic Surveillance in AML Recurrence: Lessons in a Case of Early Diagnosis

Presenters: Grace Safarz, Nate Hogan, Caitlyn Hollar, Julianna Romero
Program: Medical Laboratory Science

13. Progression of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia Case Study

Presenters: Gracie Perkins, Ella Anderson, Gabbie Haviland, Sarah LaRosa
Program: Medical Laboratory Science

14. Cerebral Visual Impairment: The Relationship Between Screening Tools and Early Diagnosis

Presenters: Samantha Lambrinides, Diana Loebker, Symantha Rathbone, Sophia Shockey
Program: Occupational Therapy

15. Changes in Social Networks for Young Adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disability Taking Social Skills Courses

Presenters: Laura Madigan, Ashley Ejiogu, Emma Budde, Leah Richards
Program: Occupational Therapy

16. Effectiveness of Stretching for Joint Stiffness After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Evidence Summarization and Clinical Recommendations

Presenters: Kati Strub, Olivia Tombragel, Anna Palo, Kaleigh Dixon, Hannah Carlin
Program: Physical Therapy

17. Perspectives from the Hispanic and Latino community on stroke rehabilitation research participation in the midwestern United States

Presenter: Becca Rose
Program: Physical Therapy

18. Manual Physical Therapy for People with Subacromial Shoulder Pain: Summary of Evidence and Clinical Recommendations

Presenters: Daniel Arimi, Timothy Swaney, Mason Pledger-Shine, Tobias Cook, Samuel Utzig
Program: Physical Therapy

19. Mental Health in Jails

Presenter: Mary Schuh
Program: Social Work (BSW)

20. Guardian education on reintegrating children and adolescents back into daily living following an inpatient psychiatric admission

Presenters: JP Pollard, Angelique Shoates, Madeline Hoffman, Emily Norris
Program: Social Work (MSW)

21. Restorative In-School Intervention

Presenters: Jae'auna Felton, Rhani Cunningham, Kara Acosta, Eva Grace, Sabrina Jermolowicz
Program: Social Work (MSW)

22. Burnout and Secondary Trauma of Community Mental Health Professionals and Effects on CAT Populations Served

Presenters: Philip Snell, Peyton Crandall, Emmanuel Mcclellan, Cara Wagner, Madison Fabian
Program: Social Work (MSW)

23. Patient Preferences for Aphasia Care

Presenters: Maddie Anderton, Meredith Hasken
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

24. The Impact of Early Intervention on Speech and Language Outcomes in Children Born Very Prematurely

Presenter: Brooke Avance
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

25. Communication Beyond the Classroom: Exploring AAC Services Availability for Adults in the Greater Cincinnati Area

Presenters: Hannah Reed, Sophie Cobler, Savanna Gullett
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

26. Communication Supports Needs Survey for Young Adults with Communication Differences in Cincinnati

Presenters: Olivia Polnow, Ariana Ventre, Kendra Smith
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

27. Identifying Essential Support Strategies for Autistic Preschoolers

Presenters: Hailey Spencer, Grace Miller
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

28. Neurodiversity in Higher Education How does being neurodiverse-informed in higher education impact students' communication, access, and engagement compared to a traditional framework of support?

Presenters: Samantha Wassler, Kendall Smallwood
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

29. Relationship Between Brain Structure and Later Language Outcomes in Preschoolers Born Prematurely

Presenters: Emily Hill
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

30. Resistance Exercise for People with Subacromial Shoulder Pain: Summary of Evidence and Clinical Recommendations

Presenters: Danielle Patton, Lauren Lickman, Julia Gardon, Maddie Majewski, Preston Dorsey
Program: Physical Therapy

Panel

More information about the panel coming soon...

Poster Session 3

1. Astatine-211: The Next-Gen Radionuclide Therapy?

Presenter: Cherno Bah
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

2. Evaluation of PET Radiopharmaceuticals for Breast Cancer Imaging: A Literature Review

Presenter: Macy Day
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

3. Intraoperative MRI and Intraoperative Ultrasound: A Review

Presenter: Abby Noe
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

4. Utilizing MRI and 123 Ioflupane in Diagnosing Parkinson's Disease

Presenter: Emily Allen
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

5. The Effects and Alternatives of Using Anesthesia in Pediatric Imaging

Presenter: Grace Hollar
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

6. PET/MRI: Imaging of the Future

Presenter: Christine McDay
Program: Advanced Medical Imaging Technology

7. The Impact of Strength and Range of Motion on Shoulder Health in Wheelchair Athletes

Presenters: Anna D'Amico, Jacob Matre, Joseph Stephenson, Casey Berglund
Program: Athletic Training

8. Extended High Frequency (EHF) hearing loss predicts subtle damage at standard frequencies

Presenters: Julie Thornton, Shelby Hafner
Program: Audiology

9. Imported Malaria in an Ohio Woman Following Travel to an Endemic Region: A Case Report

Presenters: Lauren Mahler, Tess Krugh, Maria Hodar, Noel Gibson
Program: Medical Laboratory Science

10. Parkinson's Together 501(c)3: A Student-Driven Approach to National Multidisciplinary Care

Presenters: Rama Alshami, Shashank Obulasetti
Program: Health Sciences

11. Speed Relating: Bringing OT Students and Community Partners Together in the Capstone Process

Presenters: Kim Nguyen, Jenna Slade, Olivia Rotolo, Olivia Eilerman
Program: Occupational Therapy

12. Health-related quality of life outcomes in adults with congenital upper limb differences: a scoping review

Presenters: Lauren Ann Karle, Em Kriemer, Donae Carter, Robert Sisler
Program: Occupational Therapy

13. Mindfulness for Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: A case series study

Presenters: Ellen Connolly, Sela Maben
Program: Physical Therapy

14. Aerobic Exercise for People with Knee Osteoarthritis: Summary of Evidence and Clinical Recommendations

Presenters: Maddie Gognat, Kaitlyn Held, Mia Mlynek, Peyton Kirkland, Maggie First
Program: Physical Therapy

15. The Use of Maintenance Medications in Children with Asthma Under the Age of Eighteen: How maintenance medications can help children use their emergency inhaler less

Presenter: Ashton Hall
Program: Respiratory Therapy

16. Increasing Compliance with Outcome Measurements: A Qualitative Analysis

Presenters: Zoe Shiparski, Amy Glubzinski, Alyssa Bunker, Caitlyn Morrow
Program: Social Work (MSW)

17. Resource Building and Implementation of Self-Advocacy Among Minority Youth

Presenters: Haley Baysic, Harry Klisch , Kathryn Hehn, Hannah Austin, Veda Craig
Program: Social Work (MSW)

18. Parental Justice Involvement and Pediatric Clinician Note Documentation: Preliminary Findings

Presenter: Michelle Gabbard
Program: Social Work (BSW)

19. A Speech Language Pathologist's Guide to iOS Accessibility

Presenters: Madalyn Thomas, Rayne Perone
Program: Speech Language Hearing Science

20. Cortical Activity for Language Processing in Healthy Older Adults and Individuals with Post-Stroke Aphasia Measured via Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)

Presenters: Makenzie Meier, Elle Harris
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

21. Cross-linguistic predictors of English reading skills in Spanish-English bilingual children: The role of language and phonology

Presenters: Amaris Castro, Regina De la Rosa, Jaiden Hilton, Brianna Arechiga-Rodriguez, Aura Vargas
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

22. The Role of Group Therapy Addressing Social Communication Skills in People with Acquired Brain Injuries

Presenters: Annie Welage, Alexa Beach
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

23. Scoping Review: Early childhood communication breakdowns

Presenters: Lily Varley, Sophia Minakata
Program: Speech-Language Pathology

24. What are the micro- and macro-linguistic characteristics of spoken discourse production in people with post-stroke aphasia as compared to a group of neurotypical age-matched peers in a variety of discourse production tasks?

Presenter: Nicole Tonyan
Program: Speech-Language Pathology