Students Present at the 2017 CA BD2K Workshop
The 2017 CA BD2K Workshop was hosted at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa in Hungtington Beach, CA on the 15th of September. The BD3 Scholars presented a poster on their research for over one-hundred attendees. The research topics are described below. Click to view the photo gallery , conference program or the poster presentations.
Depression
Shaina Sta. Cruz
Depression is a major health problem in the United States, impacting individuals in emotionally and physically damaging ways. Several studies have utilized large datasets to identify risk factors that contribute to the epidemic, as well as methods to alleviate depressive symptoms. Past studies have identified folate intake as a promising method of alleviating depressive symptoms, with reported associations between low levels of folate intake and severe depressive symptoms. Read More.
The differential expression of genes in Mucolipidosis Type IV brain samples from mice
Amber Cornelius
Amber's research under the guide of Dr. Cuajungco focuses on using big data analytics to study the differential expression of genes in Mucolipidosis Type IV brain samples from mice. Mucolipidosis Type IV is a neurodegenerative disease that is caused by mutations in the mucolipin-1 gene which lead to deleterious affects such as mental and psychomotor retardation. Read More.
You Are What You Eat: Folate and Depression
Stephen Gonzalez
Depression is a major source of mental health problems in the U.S., effecting persons of all ages and cultures. Many studies have found associations between lower folate nutrition and high depressive symptoms. Additionally, an association have been shown between physical activity and depression, such that depression increases as physical activity decreases over time. Read More
Differential gene expression analysis of Mucolipidosis IV (ML IV) using RNA-sequenced data
Silvia Orozco
Mucolipidosis type IV (MLIV) is a pediatric neurodegenerative disease. Patients with this disease are seen to have delayed mental development, psychomotor retardation, hypotonia, speech impairment and retinal degeneration which leads to blindness. MLIV is an autosomal recessive disorder, meaning both parents must carry the mutant allele for the child to have the disease. Read More
Identifying Potential Biomarkers in a Mucolipidosis IV Mouse Model Using RNA-seq
Jonathan Chacon
Currently, Jonathan’s research is geared towards identifying potential biomarkers for Mucolipidosis Type IV (MLIV). MLIV is a genetic autosomal recessive neurodegenerative disease that is clinically diagnosed with characteristics such as retinal degeneration, motor retardation and cognitive deficits that present themselves during early stages of life. Read More
The Mean Differences in Nutrition Quality Index (NQI) Among Different Types of Carbonated Beverage Drinkers by Weight Categories
Emma Navajas
Emma’s research topic for the BD3-REAP program involves the investigation of the mean differences in Nutrition Quality Index (NQI) among different types of carbonated beverage drinkers by weight categories. My hypothesis was that individuals who do not consume carbonated beverages would have higher NQIs than individuals who consumes carbonated beverages. Read More
The Mean Differences in the Percentage of Added Sugar Intakes Among Different Types of Carbonated Beverage Drinkers by Weight Categories
Jennifer Que
Jennifer’s research topic for the BD3-REAP program involves the investigation of the mean differences in the percentage of added sugar intake among different types of carbonated beverage drinkers by weight categories. Added sugars mean more calories without more nutrients. Read More
Analysis of caffeine metabolite AAMU alongside cases of depression
Galilea Patricio
In a fast-paced and driven society the need for energy and stimulation from an external source is often sought after through coffee and other caffeinated products. This is of growing concern as the long-term effects as well as the affected areas of the overconsumption of caffeine is uncertain. More importantly the long-term effects of caffeine can allow for the occurrence of certain conditions and/or diseases such as depression. Read More
The Proportion Distribution Among Different Types of Carbonated Beverage Drinkers between Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Groups by Weight Categories
Michael Guzman
Michael’s research topic is looking at the proportion distribution among types of carbonated beverage drinkers between Hispanic and non-Hispanic Groups by weight categories. Read More
Risking Your Health: Delaying & Foregoing Necessary Medical Care
Ricardo Palafox
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) has significantly improved medical health care coverage for the previously uninsured population In California through the introduction of the Covered California private market. Despite these great strides and increase in access, many members of the population who are most at risk lack the knowledge to navigate such systems. Read More
Evaluating Access and Utilization Among People with Mental Health Needs
Ahnika Ishikawa
Ahnika’s research topic is the Evaluating Access and Utilization Among People with Mental Health Needs. Recently, there have been strides in the area of mental health services and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) significantly expanded eligibility for the Medicaid program in California (called Medi-Cal). Read More