Faculty Research and Sponsored Programs

Laura Twersky, Genie Giuliani, and Jill Callahan, Biology

Updated Thursday 5, December 2013 by Chris Gonzalez

December 2013 – Laura Twersky, Genie Giuliani, and Jill Callahan of the Biology Department in collaboration with their students were awarded grants from the Tribeta Research Foundation. The research will be conducted during this academic year.

1). Cassandra Demosthenes and Munazza Rafique

Research advisor/collaborator: Dr. L. Twersky

The effects of curcumin and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) on neurulation and brain development in Xenopus laevis (clawed frog)

2). Afsha Gouse

Research advisors/collaborators: Dr. L. Twersky and Dr. E.R.Giuliani

Effects of erythropoietin on reciprocal inductive effects in eye development of Xenopus laevis (clawed frog)

3). Bernadette Sylla

Research advisors/collaborators: Dr. E. R. Giuliani and Dr. L. Twersky

The effects of endocrinedisrupting chemicals on Xenopus laevis neurodevelopment

4). Natia Molineros

Research advisor: Dr. J. Callahan

The antiplaque analysis of green tea and soursop and examination of synergistic effects with cinnamic and caffeic acids on Streptococcus mutans