Research Forum

Winners of the 2026 College of Health Professions Research Forum

POSTERS

For 2026 there were a total of 20 posters submitted. 

FACULTY RESEARCH CATEGORY

First Place:  Dr. Jerry Pacheco, “Large-Scale Newborn Screening for Trypanosoma cruzi in Texas: Transitioning to a Multi-Site Fast Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay Methodology" (School of Health Administration) 

Second Place:  Dr. Chris Russian; Dr. Joshua Gonzales, “Comparison of a Peristaltic Suction Pump to a Wall Suction Regulator as an Airway Clearance Device” (Respiratory Care)

Third Place:  Dr. Regina Jillapalli, “Exploring Clinical Judgment Growth Related to Safe Medication Administration: A Longitudinal Quasi-Experimental Study” (School of Nursing)

FACULTY/STUDENT COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH CATEGORY

First Place:  Dr. Lois Stickley' Tonia Adeyemi; Sabrina Basteris; Angela Houghton; Cameron Roy, “Imposter Phenomon, Maladaptive Perfectionism, and Self Efficacy in DPT Students” (Physical Therapy)

Second Place:  Dr. Ahyoung Song; John Travnick, Justin Nguyen; Alex Huynh; Alondra Lozano, “Altered Organization of Muscle Synergies in Older Adults with Fall History During Functional Walking Task” (Physiccal Therapy)    

Third Place:  Dr. Suzy Okere; Lana Erickson; Briana Garza; Albert Mercado; Noah Perez, “Sense of Belonging Increases During Health Professions' Students Education” (Physical Therapy) 

EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE REVIEW CATEGORY

First Place:  Skyler Ramdeen; Patricia Garza, “In-Vivo Therapy using CRISPR” (Medical Laboratory Science)

Second Place:  Yazmine Phillips, “Pleural Effusion” (Respiratory Care)

Third Place:  Jessica Samokovliev, “Invasive Aspergillosis” (Respiratory Care)

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH CATEGORY

First Place:  Kate Bueche; Karrie-Faith Anders; Savannah Aniol; Brianna Campos, “Spontaneous Awakening & Breathing Trials vs. Standard Care: Impact on Delirium” (School of Nursing)