MU-WCOM Research Day
Join us for the much-anticipated MU-WCOM Research Day, an annual tradition at Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine for our student doctors to step into the spotlight and unveil their research projects. The event is a lively exchange of ideas, engaging conversations, and is a unique opportunity to network with peers, faculty, and the greater MU-WCOM community.
Our esteemed MU-WCOM Faculty are not only there to mentor and converse but also to judge the presentations. Excellence doesn't go unnoticed; the most innovative and impactful presentations will be celebrated and honored for their outstanding research.
MU-WCOM Research Day is more than an event; it's a testament to the curiosity, dedication, and brilliance of our medical students. Join us and be part of the discovery! If you’d like a glimpse into what our most insightful and thought-provoking students presented last year, check out some of the 2024 award-winning presentations below:
For questions, please contact MU-COMsgaresearch@marian.edu.
Award Winners from 2024 10th Annual MU-WCOM Research Day
Best Poster Presentation Award – First Place
"Examining the impact of the Chlamydia muridarum-induced synthesis of IFN-β during genital tract infection"
Presented by Iliana C. Cordova Mendez, OMS-2, (Additional authors: Derrick Burgess, Ramesh Kumar, Wilbert A. Derbigny, Ph.D.)
Best Poster Presentation Award – Second Place
"SIV Infection Decreases α-Klotho in Choroid Plexus of Rhesus Macaques"
Presented by Mitchell Keeling, OMS-2, (Additional authors: Andrew MacLean, Ph.D., Elizabeth Delery, Ph.D.)
Best Oral Presentation Award – First Place
"Exploration of Vaccine Hesitancy in a Medical Student Population"
Presented by Risha Mehta, OMS-2, (Additional author: Catherine E. Steding, Ph.D.)
Check out the photos on Flickr.
Meet the MU-WCOM Student Research Committee
Dive into the dynamic world of research at Marian University Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine with the MU-WCOM Student Research Committee.
Led by the Student Government Association (SGA) Research Executive, the committee is formed with a blend of expertise and passion. Representing Clinical, Laboratory, Financial, and Media Chairs, our transitioning second-year medical students bring fresh insights. And they're joined by experienced third and fourth-year Representative Chairs, often our previous Student Research Committee Presidents or SGA Research Executives.
What unites this talented team? A shared mission: to open doors to research opportunities, foster collaboration, and create an inspiring environment that thrives on student engagement and innovation.
Who we are:
- President and SGA Research Executive: Jillian Niceley, OMS-2
- Clinical Research Chair: Ellie Carlson, OMS-2
- Laboratory Research Chair: Hannah O'Leary, OMS-2
- Financial Chair: Anna Barker, OMS-2
- Media Chair: Ellie Monger, OMS-2
- OMS-3 Chair: Megan Reyes, OMS-3
- OMS-4 Chair: Hannah Lou, OMS-4
What we do:
- MU-WCOM Research Day: A spotlight event celebrating student research.
- Facilitating Opportunities: Connecting students with clinical and laboratory research experiences.
- MU-WCOM Summer Journal Club: A social group that fosters intellectual exploration.
- Student Research Support: Identifying conferences and mentoring budding researchers.
- Travel Funds Allocation: Empowering students to present their work on prestigious platforms.
Whether you're an aspiring researcher or a seasoned scholar, the MU-WCOM Student Research Committee is here to support and inspire your journey through medical research.
Want to be a part of the MU-WCOM Student Research Committee?
Applications for the MU-WCOM Student Research Committee chair positions will be held annually through elections in February. This is an excellent opportunity to get involved and obtain a leadership role within the MU-WCOM Student Research Committee.