The work of both new and experienced researchers takes center stage
Research posters presented during the OMED25 Poster Session and Student Poster Competition are now available for viewing on the Poster Gallery. Expand your knowledge and support the advancement of osteopathic research by viewing the ePoster videos.
Physicians can claim up to two (2) credits of AOA Category 2-B CME by viewing the recorded ePosters. To claim these credits and receive a certificate, participants must view the posters (no minimum requirement) and complete the CME Attestation Form. Completed forms must be submitted to Gloria Dillard, MPH, Director of Research Grants, at [email protected] or (312) 202-8006.
Approved research abstracts are published in the December 2025 online edition of the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.
Please contact Gloria Dillard, MPH, at [email protected] or at (312) 202-8006 with any questions.
Poster *B-9
PI name: Erica Korbel, OMS IV
Institution: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM)
Title of project: Atherosclerosis of the Heart, Head, and Gut: No Vessel is Safe
Poster *C-38
PI name: Sonal Mehta, OMS III
Institution: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine-CA (TUCOM)
Title of project: Revisiting the Glucose Paradox: Impact of Fructose on the Indirect and Direct Pathway of Glycogen Synthesis in Healthy and Insulin-Resistant Populations
Poster *PH-34
PI name: Abraham Elliot Libman, OMS II
Institution: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine (TouroCOM)
Title of project: Evaluation of Impact of Environmental and Socioeconomic Factors on Overdose Rates Among Homeless Populations in Downtown Manhattan
Poster *B-17
PI name: Samantha Caico, OMS III
Institution: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM)
Title of project: Drugs of Abuse Increase SGK1 Expression in the VTA
Poster *H-10
PI name: Diana Lois, OMS II
Institution: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM)
Title of project: Supporting Early Osteopathic Treatment Through Automated Grading of Knee Osteoarthritis
Poster *B-43
PI name: Sarah Swanick, OMS III
Institution: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM)
Title of project: Developing a Model of Pelvic Ligaments
Poster *B-4
PI name: Allison Elizabeth Lunney, OMS I
Institution: Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQCOM)
Title of project: The Effect of MEHP on Macrophage Cells and their Direct and Indirect Effect on Leydig Cell Steroidogenesis
Poster *B-13
PI name: Allison Elizabeth Lunney, OMS I
Institution: Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine (DUQCOM)
Title of project: The Synergistic Effect of MEHP and Nanoplastics on RAW 264.7 Macrophage Cells
Poster *H-2
PI name: Timothy Ross Thompson, OMS II
Institution: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM)
Title of project: Osteopathic Medical Education and Treatment: Changes in Perspective through the Lens of Standardized Patients
Poster *C-19
PI name: Akila Nallabelli, OMS IV
Institution: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM)
Title of project: Mapping Patient Perspectives: A Collaborative Modeling Approach to Understanding Chronic Low Back Pain
Poster *INT-8
PI Name: Tanaya Nandedkar, OMS III
Institution: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM)
Title of project: Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) for Injury Prevention in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers: Findings and Revised Protocol from a Feasibility Study on Shoulder and Hip Interventions
Poster *INT-7
PI name: Maya Kaur, OMS III
Institution: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)
Title of project: Assessing Menstrual Health Education and Awareness Among Women in Iquitos, Peru: A Survey-Based Study
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All posters and recordings, including the poster winners, can be accessed via the AOA Learning Portal webpage.
Research posters presented during the OMED24 Poster Session and Student Poster Competition are now available for viewing on the AOA Learning Portal. Expand your knowledge and support the advancement of osteopathic research by viewing the ePoster videos.
Registration is required to access the research videos. Once registered and logged in, visit the online learning platform, and navigate to the AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024 webpage. You may also use the search feature to access the videos by searching for “Research” and then enrolling in the “AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024” module.
To access the videos, go directly to the AOA Online Learning “AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024” webpage. If you have never accessed AOA Learning, please login using your old AOA credentials or search for your account from the login page. If you are unable to login or reset your password, please reach out to [email protected]. If you do not have an AOA login, you will need to register.
Physicians can claim up to two (2) credits of AOA Category 2-B CME by viewing the recorded ePosters over the next year. To claim these credits and receive a certificate, the participant must view the posters (no minimum requirement) and complete a brief evaluation. Once the participant submits their viewed posters, their CME credits will be granted, and the participant will receive a certificate of completion.
If you have any questions, please contact Gloria Dillard, MPH, Director of Research Grants, at [email protected] or at (312) 202-8006.
Approved research abstracts were published in the December 2024 online edition of The Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.
1st place winners – $500
Poster *C-21
PI Name: Brad Ryva, OMS III
Institution: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM)
Project Title: Unraveling exogenous and endogenous determinants of persistent nausea in pregnancy
Poster *PH-13
PI Name: Hannah Jordan Vedova, OMS III
Institution: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM)
Project Title: Exploring Digital Solutions to Health Insurance Literacy Disparities
Poster *PH-11
PI Name: Alyssa Misun Kim, OMS III
Institution: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA)
Project Title: SDOH 101: Building Confidence and Educating Nursing Students to Address Social Determinants of Health with Future Patients
2nd place winners – $250
Poster *PH-25
PI Name: Student Doctor Lauren Cea, OMS IV
Institution: Ohio University-Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-HCOM)
Project Title: Relationships Between Child Health Behaviors, Mental Health, Family Functioning, and Child Sleep Habits: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from the BEAR Study
Poster *C-29
PI Name: Mohammad Sabbagh, OMS IV
Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)
Project Title: Investigation of Suboccipital Release, Muscle Energy, and Combination Therapy, Respectively Evaluating their Effect on Carotid Artery Blood Flow: Preliminary Results
Poster *PH-18
PI Name: Esha Garg, OMS III
Institution: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM)
Project Title: Outreach Education led by Osteopathic Medical Students on Substance Use Prevention for Sustainable Health Literacy in Underserved Youth Communities
Poster *PH-9
PI Name: Christopher Good, OMS IV
Institution: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM)
Project Title: Assessing the Role of Osteopathic Medical Education on Community Health Literacy Interventions Pilot Study
Poster *B-9
PI Name: Julie B. Ochs, OMS III
Institution: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)
Project Title: Persistent Ascending Aortic Vascular Calcification in DBA/2J Mice After Warfarin Exposure
Poster *PH-3
PI Name: Julia Camille Moore, OMS II
Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Louisiana (VCOM-Louisiana)
Project Title: Common Nutrition-Related ICD-10 Codes in Louisiana and Alabama: Comparative Retrospective Analysis
1st place winners – $500
Poster **INT’L-4
PI Name: Kalee Hovetter, OMS III
Institution: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (WVSOM)
Project Title: Perception of Osteopathic Medicine in a Rural Clinic in Peru
2nd place winners – $250
Poster **INT’L-5
PI Name: Gayatri Rathod, OMS II
Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas (VCOM-Carolinas)
Project Title: Examining Health Disparities Present in Haitian Patients at the VCOM Clinics in Punta Cana, DR
Poster **INT’L-3
PI Name: Joshua Margow, OMS III
Institution: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn (VCOM-Auburn)
Project Title: Improving Clean Water Access Internationally Using 3D-Printed Solar Stills
Poster **INT’L-1
PI Name: Lauren Valeria Evelti, OMS IV
Institution: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine (KCU-COM)
Project Title: Emotional and Social Impacts of Menstrual Practices on Women in Rural Guatemala