2024 LMSA Southwest Research Symposium
The 2024 Research Symposium, held during the 12th Annual Regional Conference, showcased cutting-edge research and innovative projects from Latino medical students and professionals. This event provided a platform for participants to present their findings, network with peers and experts, and explore new horizons in medical research. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with groundbreaking studies and contribute to the advancement of healthcare in our communities.
Awards
​Congratulations to the outstanding researchers recognized at the 2024 Research Symposium! Awards were given for Best Overall, Best in Category, and People's Choice. These winners exemplify excellence in research and innovation, showcasing the remarkable talent within our community. We celebrate their hard work and dedication to advancing medical science!
Best Research Poster Overall
Iliana Oberkircher
Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
​"Investigating Cellular Patterning of Breast Cancer cells with ADGRF1 Activation or Overexpression on a Novel Silicon Titanium Diboride Micropatterned Substrate Platform"
Best in Category
​Basic Science
Iliana Oberkircher
​Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
​"Investigating Cellular Patterning of Breast Cancer cells with ADGRF1 Activation or Overexpression on a Novel Silicon Titanium Diboride Micropatterned Substrate Platform"
Best in Category
​Clinical Science
Rosa Martinez
​Dell Medical School
​"Polypharmacy Outcomes in Community-Dwelling Adults: Is adherence enough?"
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Best in Category
Public Health
Lizbeth Alvarez
UC Davis School of Medicine
​"Healthcare-Based Voter Registration: A New Venue to Increase Voter Participation"
Best in Category
Social & Behavioral Sciences
Alejandra Moran Olivas
​​University of New Mexico School of Medicine
​"Supporting Medical Student Training to Care for Underserved Communities"
Best in Category
Translational
Kaylah Perez
​Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
​"Anomalous Left Vertebral Artery off the Aortic Arch in Cadaver: Histology Characterization"
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People's Choice
Award
Carolina Quijada
​Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
​"Neuroscience Epigenetics Adversity and Resilience (NEAR) science training: understanding adversity in rural and urban communities."
Research Symposium Submissions
Explore the innovative research presented at the 2024 Research Symposium through our Poster Submissions Slideshow. This collection features all poster submissions, highlighting the diverse and groundbreaking work of our participants. Browse through the slideshow to gain insights into the latest advancements in medical research and celebrate the dedication and creativity of our talented researchers.
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