Grant Recipients 2007-08

  • J. Alsen; R. Ho; R. Nayak; J. Olender; J. Sikora; Physics, Analysis of the zebrafish genome
  • A. Ambra; N. Root, Physical Therapy, Computer assisted posturography (CAP) technology as a motivator to engage community dwelling elders in fall prevention exercise
  • Raymond James Andrews, Mechanical Engineering, Experimental combustion diagnostics by Planar Laser induced Fluorescence (PLIF) method with laminar premixed flames
  • Tonia Barbato, Exercise Physiology, The Unification of Sports Medicine Departments and its Effects in Decreasing Injuries in Division-One Women's Soccer Players Han Benador, / left NU now Kiely, Biology, Growth hormone receptor
  • Steven Bennett, Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication of semiconducting quantum dot arrays for application in spintronics
  • Keith Bertolino, Steganography jamming
  • Taylor Belsvik, Amanda Moyer, ASL/English Interpreting, Spatial Referencing in ASL/English Interpreting
  • Nicole Bergevin, Cheryl DeNucci, Ivy Mussomeli, Physical Therapy, Pediatric physical therapy project in Quito, Ecuador
  • Vrinda Bhat, Pharmacy, Bridge to Patient Safety: Development of a Modal for Interdisciplinary Collaboration Using Simulated Patients
  • Thibault Blanc, Electircal & Computer Engr., FoneGarde Project
  • Ashleigh Bordwell, King Rogers, Jessica Rossman, Shirly Rua, Physical Therapy, Head Start and Northeastern University; Obesity Prevention and Education Program for Young Children
  • Nicole Bouyea, Nursing, Testing the Reliability and Vality of Food and Nutrient Intake Measurements with a Digital Video Camera
  • Derrick Brittain, Physics, Graphene fabrication
  • Bridget Brooke, Physics, Developing Efficient Methods to Fabrication of graphene sheets
  • Anne Buffett, Physical Therapy, Qualitative Study of Mitral Valve Prolapse
  • Amanda Bullard, Nursing, Portion Contron and Doesity
  • Tamara Bursztyn, Business Marketing, Effective Advertising: How do Faces and Emotions Play a Part?
  • Dennis Callahan Jr., Chemical Engineering, Growth of carbon nanotubes by chemical vapor deposition from S-gas mixture
  • Jennifer Cangialosi, Christina Crawford, Katie Dacier, Evan Deckelbaum, Samantha Hoffmann, Richard McLaughlin, Olga Myagkova, Christopher O'Brien, Physical Therapy, Take Control with Exercise
  • Jessica Capurso, Physical Therapy, The Efficacy of Biofeedback from Surface EM6 and Tachle Biofeedback as Treatment for Tamporomandibular Disorders
  • Vanessa Castro, Psychology, Perceiving Emotions in Dance: An analysis of the Differences in Nonverbal Accuracy Between Dancers and Non-Dancers
  • Monyrath Chan, Biochemistry, Reward Training
  • C. Cook, D. Hill, S. Markovic, A. Shen, J. Winnana, Electrical Engineering, Vocal and limb acceleration: How speech and gesture are synchrionized
  • Robert Crooker, Biology, Imaging proteins on mouse embryos
  • Erin Cunha, Allison DeChristoforo, Jessica Maher, Elizabeth Read, Physical Therapy, Evaluation of physical theraps faculty palpation skills using ultrasound imaging
  • Michael Deramo, POL/IAF, Plaid Cymru and the politics of the Welsh language
  • Sarah Desilits, Mike Guccione, Jonathan Hernandez, Valerie Hart, Amy Polnik, Alex Lirette, Shauna Toohey, Marketing, National Student Perspective of NU
  • Rene Dolecal, Bio (Marine Bio. Concentra) G. Trussell, Geographic variation in seaweed palatability
  • Angela Duffy, Music Industry, John Coltrane's Influence on Selmer soprano Saxophone Manufacturing in the Later Half of the 20th Century"
  • Ernest Enebi, CBA, Machine for Express Farming Sean Fortier, Biology, Activation of the DNA base excision repair pathway in zebrafish embryoklogical development
  • Nafi Fraiman, Chemical Engineering, Evaluation of dispersed god nanoparticles on titanium dioxide nanotube catalysts
  • Scott Frasso, ECE, Adaptive Robotics Photoform for ACCOL Algorythm Dev.
  • Anthony Fusco, Chemical Engineering, Synthesis of conducting polymer nanowires employing green chemistry principles
  • Anthony Fusco, Chemical Engineering, Conducting Polymers, summer 2
  • Maria Graceffa, Psychology & Human Serv, Study of Medication Adherence of Adults with Bipolar Disorder with and without aco-occuring substance use disorder
  • Christin Guerra, Pharmacy, Multifunctional Nanoemulsion System for Combination Brain Tumor Therapy
  • A Heusser, Psychology, The effect of stress on spatial learning and memory in C57CV6 mice
  • D. G.C. Hildebrand, Mathematical Biochem , Reinstatement of cocaine self-administration in rats
  • D. Hildebrand, B. Koleva, S. Rupert, Mathematical Biochem, Presenting at the Joint ASBMB Meeting and EB2000 Conference
  • D. Irwin, Music, Rhythm and Flow
  • Brian Kaiser, Pharmacy, Characterization of Factors that affect the down-triatholon of Continuors sedation in the ICU: Validation of a patient Data collection tool and nursing survey instrument
  • Jaeson Kawadler, Physical Therapy, The role of PhysicalTherapy Wityhin Different Healthcare Systems - An International Study
  • Elizabeth Kiely, Biochemistry, Effects of adenosine agonists and antagonists on ecdysone secretion
  • Dayna King, Physical therapy, Physical therapy in the Americas: From the United States to Central and South America
  • Tatiana Kniazeva, Chem Eng, Microfluidic characterization of endothelial progenitor cell surface markers
  • K. Knightly, N. Archambault, F. Feghali, J. Feldman, E. Fogel, J. Dzierg, L. Padula, A. McKay, M. Mercurio, Physical Therapy, Application of a meditation module for stress reduction in physical therapy students
  • Katy Kobzeff, International Affairs, Work and Alienation: Revisiting the Economic Psychology of Labor
  • Molly Krumpelbeck, Physical Therapy, Universal Sternal Precautions Protocol
  • Stephen Lavenberg, Health Science, Tracking Personal Growth on a Dialogue of Civilization Trip
  • Eunice Lee, Biochemistry, Determination of Amount and Location of NP Endonuclease oat Different Develomental Stages of Zebrafish Uing Green Florescent Protein
  • Brittany Leeman, Nursing, Quality of Life in Adolescents following a Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Dianna Mastromauro, Exercise Physiology, The Effect of Individual Specific Training for Rehabilitation and Performance in order to Reduce Injuries in Devision -One Collegiate Women's Socccer Players
  • Steven Mathieu, Chemistry, Synthesis and Properties of Amide Modified RNA Speech-Language
  • Catherine McNabb, (Pathology/Audiology), Readn' Karoke: Visualizing Speech Melody to Facilitate Prosody in Oral Reading
  • Jocelyn Mitchell, Biology/Philosophy, Investigation of the role algae plays in the food chain bio-accumulation of polychlorinated biphenyls in the New Bedford Harbor Estuaries
  • Joseph Monastiero, Biology, Expression and Enzymatic Characterization of Glucosamine N-Acetylase cloned from Giardia
  • Lindsey Moss, Jennifer Cunningham, Physical Therapy, Pediatric Physical Therapy Project in Quito, Ecuador
  • Andrea Narino, Civil Engineering, Innovative water disinfection methond using surface-binding antimicrobial material
  • Pat Neblett, Liberal Studies, Exploring Boston Beyond the Black Heritage Trail
  • Adam Partridge, Music Tech, Las Investigaciones de La Musica de Argentina de Buenes Aires
  • LyHuong Pham, Biology, Expression and Enzymatic Characterization of Glucosamine N-Acetylase cloned from Giardia
  • Jessica Pinto, Physical Therapy, Pediatric Physical Therapy Project in Quito Ecador
  • Annalicia Poehler, Chemical Engineering, Photoinitiated chemical vapor deposition for hydrogel production to select cells from an aqueous solution
  • Peter Privitera, Jennifer Chin, Chris Stivers, Chris Kubicek, Mechanical Engineering, An adaptive device for independent equine-assisted mobility in rural Honduras
  • Matthew Propert, Behavioral Neuroscience, Tendon architecture determines the function of the fibularis longos function during legged locomotion and jumping in birds
  • Andrea Quintero, Behavioral Neuroscience, Neutral basis of theory of mind in typical development and autism
  • Jenna Raden, Art concentration: Photography, Long Island Preservation Project
  • Desmond Ryan, Psychology & Criminal J., Recidivism among Massachusetts House of Correction Inmates
  • Basma Sadaka, Pharmacy, Influenza and pneumococcal vaccination rates in an urban community heath center pharmacist-run diabetes clinic--how do they compare to state and national recommendations
  • John Schroeder, Civil Engineering, Design of a Small-scale Force Balance for Wind Tunnel Application
  • Laurel Schultheis, Psychology, Regulatory focus Meta-Analysis Project
  • Darshan Sokhey, Chemical Engineering, Adhesion of Cardiac Cell Subpopulations in Microfluidic Devices
  • Sharon Soucek, Biology, The relationship between oxidatively damaged DNA and reactive oxygen species
  • Jonathan Thibault, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Advanced IFAS-EBPR Process
  • Carmen Thurston, Behavorial Neuroscience, Putative Kappa Opiod Inverse Agonists and Antidepressants
  • Aaron Trahan, Julie Janeo, Architecture, Analysis of Embodied Energy in Buildings
  • Michael Trautwein, Biology, Phylogenetic Diversity of Bacteria in Contaminated Ground Water
  • Emily Turner, International Affairs, Poverty alleviation & Cultural conservation through small business development in Phrao, Thailand
  • M. Urie, D. Trostli, J. Pitzo, A. Baummer, Engineering, Traversing cultural barriers using film
  • Krista Virgin, Physical Therapy, Impact of Burst Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulations (TENS) on Autonomic Function in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure: A Case Study