2024 Population and Public Health Colloquium and Reunion Reception
Event Details:
Friday, November 8, 2024
4 p.m. Podium Presentations in Light Hall 202
5 p.m. Poster Presentations and Reception in Light Hall 3rd Floor Breezeway
Directions: Light Hall (2215 Garland Avenue) is on VUMC Plaza, across from Panera Bread.
Parking: Free parking for off-campus guests in the 25th Avenue Garage, 2401 Highland Avenue. Use Highland Avenue entrance and do not park on levels 8, 9, or 10.
Hosted by the Institute for Medicine and Public Health, the Vanderbilt Medical Alumni Association, and the Vanderbilt Master of Public Health (MPH) program.
Podium Presentations
4 p.m. in Light Hall 202
“An Epidemiological Analysis of Campylobacter Cases: Demographics, Exposures, Seasonality Patterns, and Regional Distribution conducted at the Tennessee Department of Health”
Jade Bowers, MPH Candidate (Epidemiology Track) | Abstract
“Assessing the Implementation Fidelity of the National School Feeding Program in Rural Colombia: Challenges and Opportunities for Improvement”
Julia Landivar Donato, MPH Candidate (Global Health Track) | Abstract
“Bridging Data and Advocacy: Tools and Strategies for TennCare Expansion in Tennessee”
Markus Minanov, MPH Candidate (Health Policy Track) | Abstract
“Increasing clinical trial enrollment rates of black women with breast cancer through Patient Navigation and Community Education programs”
Tina Chai, MD Candidate | Abstract
Posters and Abstracts
5 p.m. in Light Hall’s 3rd Floor Breezeway
Listed in alphabetical order by presenter’s last name
| Presenter | Poster Title and Abstract | |
| Martin Arnoletti Medicine (MD program) |
Scoping Review of Clinical Targets for Bariatric Surgery and the Need for Standardization Abstract |
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| Joshua Atura Public Health (Global Health Track) |
Extending Universal Health Coverage for the Urban Poor in Ghana Abstract |
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| Ishan Basu Ray Public Health (Health Policy Track) |
Exploring AI in Healthcare Through a Risk-Based Lens Abstract |
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| Xinyi Bian Engineering Science and Chemistry |
Correlation Between Telomere Length and Height and Weight Abstract |
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| Caitlin Bieniek Public Health (Global Health Track) |
Conducting a Needs Assessment for Developing a Master of Science in Research Ethics Program in Northern Nigeria Abstract |
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| Samuel Boison Medicine, Health, and Society and Cognitive Studies |
The impact of credit scores, economic mobility on health outcomes Abstract |
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| Emma Bradley, M.D. Public Health (Epidemiology Track) |
Perioperative Education for Veterans Undergoing Surgery: A NAVA General Surgery Quality Improvement Initiative Abstract |
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| Ferd Cacho, M.D. Public Health (Epidemiology Track) |
Challenges in the Implementation of Nirsevimab during the 2023-2024 RSV Season: Experience at a Large Pediatric Academic Center Abstract |
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| Owen Cai Medicine, Health, and Society and Public Policy |
Patient-Provider Discussions About Lung Cancer Screening among Racially and Socioeconomically Diverse Screening-eligible Adults Abstract |
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| Gloria Carter Medicine, Health, and Society and Communication of Science and Technology |
Association Between Food Insecurity and the Worsening of Autoimmune Diseases Abstract |
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| Laasya Challa Medicine, Health, and Society and Molecular and Cellular Biology |
A Mixed Methods Characterization of Student-Led Street Medicine Teams Abstract |
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| Mimi Coffey Public Health (Global Health Track) |
Empowering Global Health Through Economic Analysis and Evidence at USAID Abstract |
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| Eric Connelly Human and Organizational Development and Medicine, Health, and Society |
Disparities in Health and Access to Care Between Sexual Minority and Heterosexual Hispanic Adults: A Non-Monolithic Approach Abstract |
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| Benmun Damul Public Health (Global Health Track) |
Community Driven Mental Health Program Implementation in Low-Resource Settings: A Toolkit Abstract |
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| Kaleb Darrow, M.D. Radiation Oncology |
Effect of Pre-visit Questionnaire on Improving Sexual Preference Documentation in a Radiation Oncology Clinic Abstract |
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| Yanelis Diaz Medicine (MD program) |
Psychosocial Risks and Childhood Obesity in Latino Children Living in Nashville Abstract |
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| Kaylee Ebner Public Health (Epidemiology Track) |
Tick Mitigation in TN: Southeastern Center of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases Public Land Tick-Bot Released Permethrin Study Abstract |
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| Sana Fatah Medicine, Health, and Society and Molecular and Cellular Biology |
Hypertension Community Education Project Abstract |
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| Tim Hahn Public Health (Health Policy Track) |
Health Economic Evaluation of a Mixed-Income Housing Redevelopment Model at James A. Cayce Homes Neighborhood Abstract |
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| Natalie Hasbrooke Public Health (Global Health Track) |
Midline and outcome evaluation of Lwala Community Alliance early childhood development (ECD) program in Rongo Sub County, Kenya Abstract |
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| Tahseen Hussain Public Health (Global Health Track) |
Raising awareness on the importance of CT Lung Screening and attitudes towards personalized tobacco treatment Abstract |
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| Jihoon Jang Medicine (MD program) |
Implementation of a positive childhood experience (PCE) screening tool at a student-run free clinic Abstract |
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| Brigitte Jia Medicine (MD program) |
Radiation Therapy is Associated with Prefrailty in Breast Cancer Survivors Aged 40-65 Abstract |
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| Lauren Johansen Public Health (Epidemiology Track) |
GPS Mapping of Traditional Healers in South Africa: Preparation for clinical trial training rural traditional health practitioners on HIV testing and counseling Abstract |
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| Jasmine Keyes Anthropology |
‘They don’t care about us’: Fetal and Maternal Morbidities and Rising Socioeconomic Inequalities In The Post-Roe South Abstract |
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| Lena Kim Medicine, Health, and Society, Neuroscience, and Cello |
MADAD: Mobilizing for Anxiety and Depression in Adolescents via Peer Support Abstract |
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| Sarah Kimel Economics and Public Policy Studies |
Association Between Mammogram Access, Racial Disparities, and Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality Among Women in the United States: A Population-Based Analysis Abstract |
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| Jordan Malone Cammon Public Health (Epidemiology Track) |
Understanding Health Canada Submissions and Regulatory Process Abstract |
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| Abhiram Manda Medicine (MD program) |
Ocular Health in Native American Communities: A Short Review and Commentary Abstract |
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| Adrienne Marler, D.O. Pediatric Endocrinology |
Using Community Engagement to Enhance Quantitative Research in Transgender Health Abstract |
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| Ariana Matos Public Health (Global Health Track) |
Employing Health Equity Frameworks to Enhance Engagement in Community Based Interventions Abstract |
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| Kaille Meguiar, D.O. Public Health (Epidemiology Track) |
Improving Access and Diversity of Cancer Care Outreach Programs Abstract |
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| Patrick Meyers, M.D. Public Health (Epidemiology Track) |
Deciphering Smoke Signals: Advanced Text Analysis and Visualization of Smoking-Related Health Factors Abstract |
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| Kaitlyn Mi Medicine (MD program) |
Personalized irritable bowel syndrome care: a scoping review Abstract |
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| Elias Mihan Public Health (Health Policy Track) |
Increasing Photoscreening Access for Kids: Strategies and Data Analysis on Medicaid Reimbursement on Photoscreening Use Abstract |
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| Sherissa Mohammed-Ali Public Health (Global Health Track) |
Development of a Sex Education and HIV Prevention Curriculum Targeting Adolescents in Tennessee Abstract |
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| Sarah Monesmith Public Health (Global Health Track) |
Transforming Pediatric Palliative Care in Low and Middle Income Countries: Findings from the PrOTECT Pilot Study Abstract |
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| Salem Negasi Public Health (Global Health Track) |
A Pragmatic Evaluation of the Effects of Public Housing Redevelopment Abstract |
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| Alexandros Nikolaidis-Konstas Education – Quantitative Methods |
Sleep moderates real-time associations between minority stress exposure and next-day suicidal ideation intensity in high-risk LGBTQ+ youth: An ecological momentary assessment study Abstract |
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| Tagalsir Osama Medicine (MD program) |
The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Racial Disparities in Subdural Hemorrhage Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis Abstract |
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| Nikhil Patel Medicine, Health, and Society and Political Science |
Improving HCAHPS Scores Through Patient-Centered Initiatives at a Community Hospital Abstract |
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| Apeksha Phulgirkar Public Health (Global Health Track) |
Enhancing Access to Dental Care in Underserved New York Communities: A Strategic Mobile Dental Van Initiative Abstract |
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| Sharla Rahman Public Health (Epidemiology Track) |
Tennessee County Cancer Profile Abstract |
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| Larissa Ramirez Medicine, Health, and Society |
The Hidden Costs of Quick Cash: Assessing the Mental Health Impact of Payday Loans Abstract |
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| Pranoy Sangowdar Medicine, Health, and Society |
Federal Community Healthcare in India Abstract |
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| Hannah Schluter Public Health (Epidemiology Track) |
Tennessee Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (TBCSP): 2024 Breast Cancer Surveillance Report Abstract |
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| Haniya Shariff Public Health (Health Policy Track) |
Enhancing Community Resilience and Health Equity in Tennessee Abstract |
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| Nadia Syed, D.O. Public Health (Health Policy Track) |
Areas For Quality Improvement in Pediatric Sickle Cell Management Abstract |
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| Shreyas Teegala Medicine, Health, and Society and Neuroscience |
Exploring the Relation Between Sociodemographic Factors and Language Skills in American Sign Language and Spoken English for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Abstract |
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| Konor von Kraut Public Health (Global Health Track) |
Expansion of the Emerging Infections Program to Middle Tennessee’s Rural Counties: An Analysis of the Accuracy of Interim Reported Death Data Abstract |
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| Gwendolyn Wilks Public Health (Health Policy Track) |
Insight to Innovation: Developing an Understanding (Sickle Cell) Abstract |
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| Palina Woodhouse, M.D. Public Health (Epidemiology Track) |
Use of Artificial Intelligence to Ensure Appropriate Follow-up for Incidental Pulmonary Nodules: Deployment of a Pulmonary Nodule Safety Net at a Tertiary Center Abstract |
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| Isabelle Yalif Economics and Sociology |
Examining the accuracy of self-reported height, weight and BMI in a diverse sample of emerging adult college students Abstract |