Recent Graduates (M.A., M.S.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Clinical Chemistry

August, 2009 - May, 2010

· Luli Akinfiresoye, M.A., Clinical Chemistry

· Charles Decker III, M.A., Chemistry

· Kristina DeLorenzo, M.S., Biochemistry

· Jiaxi Gao, M.S., Clinical Chemistry

· Victoria Hoch, M.S., Biochemistry

· Helene Janosczyk, M.A., Biochemistry

· Ernest Kawka, M.A., Chemistry

· Ying Liu, M.A., Biochemistry

· Kimberly McHugh, M.S., Clinical Chemistry

· Charles Penn, M.S., Biochemistry

· Mary Ann Smith, M.A., Biochemistry

· Frank Valla, Jr., M.S., Clinical Chemistry

August, 2008 - May, 2009

· Michael Aversa, M.S., Biochemistry

· Paul Homnick, M.A., Biochemistry

· Amanda Hvizda, M.S., Biochemistry

· Craig Onofry, M.A., Biochemistry

· Christine Richards, M.A., Chemistry

· Mark Romanczyk, M.A., Biochemistry

· Suraj Saraswat, M.A., Biochemistry

· Hueiwen Tan, M.S., Biochemistry

· Szuyun Wang, M.A., Biochemistry

August, 2007 - May, 2008

· Seaton Angley, M.S., Chemistry

· Kathleen Joyce, M.S., Biochemistry

· Eric Kemmerer, M.S., Biochemistry

· Kunal Patel, M.S., Clinical Chemistry

· Elizabeth Rogers, M.S., Biochemistry

· Kristin Marie Stempa, M.S., Biochemistry

· Brian Weidlich, M.S., Biochemistry

August, 2006 - May, 2007

· Robert Congdon, M.A., Biochemistry

· Christopher Fazen, M.A., Biochemistry

· Jason Koval, M.A., Biochemistry

· Renee Salvo, M.A., Biochemistry

· Thomas Umile, M.A., Chemistry

· Debbie Valentin, M.A., Biochemistry

August, 2005 - May, 2006

· Krista Cohen, M.A., Biochemistry

· James Collins, M.A., Chemistry

· Christopher Corey, M.A., Biochemistry

· Edward Evans, M.A., Biochemistry

· John Flynn, Jr., M.A., Biochemistry

· Derek Bruce Gilpin, M.S., Biochemistry

· Peter Olinits, M.S., Biochemistry

· Renee Elizabeth Schaefer, M.S., Clinical Chemistry

· Wei-Cheng Tung, M.A., Chemistry

· Joseph Urban, M.S., Biochemistry

· Daniel Van Ness, M.A., Chemistry

August, 2004 - May, 2005

· Daniel Czyzyk, M.A., Biochemistry

· Sonak Dalal, M.A., Biochemistry

· Valerie Ebert, M.S., Biochemistry

· Rania Hamed, M.A., Clinical Chemistry

· Marissa Kintner, M.A., Biochemistry

· Kimberly Kishel, M.S., Clinical Chemistry

· Adam Kocyk, M.S., Clinical Chemistry

· Cynthia LaCapra, M.S., Biochemistry

· Melissa Lacina, M.A., Biochemistry

· Christian Merz, M.A., Biochemistry

· Vinesh Naik, M.A., Chemistry

· Laura Petro, M.A., Biochemistry

· Kimberly Sarosky, M.S., Clinical Chemistry

· Kate Shanley, M.S., Clinical Chemistry

· Brad Solomon, M.S., Biochemistry

· Margaret Wright, M.S., Biochemistry

August, 2003 - May, 2004

· Magee Allegrucci, M.A., Biochemistry

· Yuxing Cai, M.A., Biochemistry

· Janine Lamonica, M.A., Biochemistry

· Michael Mandarano, M.S., Biochemistry

· Scott Martin, M.A., Chemistry

· Christopher Mitkowski, M.A., Clinical Chemistry

· Richard Morgan, M. A., Biochemistry

· Brian Rizzo, M.S., Biochemistry

· Peter Saengthien, M.S., Biochemistry

· Najwa Samman, M.S., Biochemistry

August, 2002 - May, 2003

• Sunil Anamandla, M.A., Biochemistry
• Xinxing Cai, M.S., Biochemistry
• Troy Horn, M.A., Biochemistry
• Kimberly Morgan, M.A., Chemistry
• Carol Ritter, M.S., Biochemistry
• SonYun Rizzo, M.S., Biochemistry
• Brian Schmidt, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• Donna Shuta, M.A., Biochemistry
• Candice Taylor, M.A., Chemistry
• Jared Varaly, M.A., Biochemistry
• Leanne Williams, M.A., Biochemistry

August, 2001 - May, 2002

• Rabab Al-Lahham, M.A., Clinical Chemistry
• Ronald Hartung, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• Brian Kupchak, M.A., Biochemistry
• Kimberly Kutch, M.A., Biochemistry
• Weiwen Long, M.A. Biochemistry
• Megan Neuschafer, M.S., Biochemistry
• Brian Venturi, M.S., Biochemistry
• Michael Walton, M.A., Chemistry

August, 2000- May, 2001

• Mohamad Hassan Al Kharrat, M.S., Chemistry
• Lori Andreoli, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• Mary Kay Aston, M.S., Biochemistry
• Matthew Balmer, M.S., Biochemistry
• Denise Frailey, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• Jason Howe, M.A., Chemistry
• Denise Insogna, M.S., Biochemistry
• Cassandra Kobrick, M.S., Chemistry
• Shad Lewis, M.A., Biochemistry
• Barbara Lyons, M.S., Biochemistry
• Denise Mahalidge, M.A., Chemistry
• Jennifer Morrison, M.S., Biochemistry
• Lisa Notartomaso, M.S., Biochemistry
• Christine Policare, M.S., Biochemistry
• Sabzada Rasool, M.A., Biochemistry
• Mary Grace Sandy, M.A., Biochemistry
• Pranav Shah, M.A., Chemistry
• Patrick Sullivan, M.S., Biochemistry
• Sarah Zigmont, M.A., Chemistry

August, 1999 - May, 2000

• Milin Acharya, M.A., Biochemistry
• Roy Gernhardt III, M.A., Biochemistry
• Joseph Gunoskey II, M.A., Biochemistry
• Donna Reagan, M.S., Biochemistry
• Yuan Qi, M.A., Biochemistry
• Diane Reynolds, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• Joseph Ryan, M.A., Chemistry
• Mamdouh Serry, M.A., Biochemistry
• Margaret Vennero, M.S., Clinical Chemistry

August, 1998 - May, 1999

• Paul Friel, M.S., Biochemistry
• Charisse Green, M.A., Clinical Chemistry
• Patrick Kelley, M.S., Biochemistry
• Aaron Kosar, M.S., Biochemistry
• Thomas Malosh, M.A., Chemistry
• Gary Monka, M.A., Biochemistry
• Lisa Morgan, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• Tina Shannon, M.A., Chemistry
• David Shope, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• James Tickner, M.A., Biochemistry
• Nongying Wu, M.A., Biochemistry

August, 1997 - May, 1998

• Cheryl Bisignani, M.A., Biochemistry
• Gary Christensen, M.A., Biochemistry
• Robert Diskin, M.S., Biochemistry
• Harley Ferguson, Jr., M.S., Biochemistry
• Jacqueline Hinz, M.A., Clinical Chemistry
• Bharti Kalola, M.S., Biochemistry
• Jeffrey Kingsley, M.S., Biochemistry
• Megan Morgan, M.A., Biochemistry
• Mark Morrow, M.A., Chemistry
• Maribeth Penzone, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• David Raker, M.A., Chemistry
• Richeal Robinson, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• Xue Hui Su, M.A., Biochemistry
• Christopher Terpak, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• Jaber Zada, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• Juan Zhang, M.A., Biochemistry
• Bridget Zukoski, M.S., Biochemistry

August, 1996 - May, 1997

• Suzanne Bendinsky, M.A., Chemsitry
• Chester L. Bowen, M.S., Biochemistry
• Jinhee Chang, M.A., Biochemistry
• Songhuai Cai, M.A., Chemistry
• Yousef A. Dabbagh, M.A., Biochemistry
• Bimal Desai, M.A., Biochemistry
• Yong Hao, M.A., Biochemistry
• Xiquan Liang, M.A., Biochemistry
• Richard Monka, M.A., Biochemistry
• Joseph Petroziello, M.A., Clinical Chemistry
• Bonita Russell, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• Daryl Simpson, M.S., Chemistry
• Vicki Stanavich, M.S., Clinical Chemistry
• Gerald Wayton, M.A., Chemistry

August, 1995 - May, 1996

• Gregory Busch, M.S., Biochemistry
• Carl Hodl, M.S., Biochemistry
• William Holmes, M.S., Biochemistry
• Barbara Hontz, M.S., Biochemistry
• Yaoqi Li, M.S., Biochemistry
• Tamara Miskowski, M.S., Chemistry
• Diane Reis, M.S., Biochemistry
• Santhi Sathiapalan, M.A., Biochemistry
• Nilesh Sheth, M.S., Biochemistry
• Elizabeth Sporer, M.S., Biochemistry
• Xiaolin Wang, M.A., Biochemistry
• Jihong Yang, M.A., Chemistry

Names in boldface are recipients of the Outstanding Graduate in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Clinical Chemistry Award

Master's Theses

August, 2009- May, 2010

Luli Akinfiresoye
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title:”Effect of Three Piper Species on Oxidative Stress Induced by High Cholesterol Diet in Hamsters.”

Charles Decker III
Mentor: David Marx
Title: “Synthesis, Characterization, and Fluorescence Analysis of Silver Nanoparticle Preparations.”

Helene Janosczyk
Mentor: Joan Wasilewski
Title: “Cloning of the Brucella Melitensis Gene Suspected to Express a DNA Protection Against Starvation (DPS) Protein.”

Ernest Kawka
Mentor: David Rusak
Title: “Method and Apparatus for Null-Measurement of Molecular Absorption Using Pulse Width Modulation.”

Ying Liu
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: “Green Tea and Black Tea Polyphenols Antioxidative Effects and Their Binding to LDL/vLDL.”

Mary Ann Smith
Mentors: David Rusak and Michael Hardisky
Title: “Production of Ethanol Derived from Biological Feedstock Sources for a Determination of Feedstock Efficiencies.”

August, 2008- May, 2009

Paul Homnick
Mentor: Jennifer Tripp
Title: “Towards the Continuous-Flow Polymer-Supported Dioxolanation of 4-Chlorobenzaldehyde using a Vicinal Diol-Functionalized Macroporous Monolithic Polymer Column.”

Craig Onofry
Mentor: Michael Cann
Title: “Catalytic Microwave-Driven Dehydration of Glycerol to Acetol.”

Christine Richards
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: “Infrared Spectra and Photochemistry of Biacetyl*Water Complexes Isolated in Inert Gas Matrices.”

Mark Romanczyk
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: “Polyphenol Binding and Antioxidant Effectiveness of Hydroxycinnamic Acids.”

Suraj Saraswat
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: “Antioxidant Effect of Polyphenols and Their Binding Ability with LDL/VLDL.”

Szuyun Wang
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: “Quantitative Measurement of Polyphenols of Breakfast Cereals by Folin and FRAP Methods.”

August, 2006- May, 2007

Robert Congdon
Mentor: David Rusak
Title: “Depth Profiling of Metal Platings with Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy.”

Christopher Fazen
Mentor: Timothy Foley
Title: “Oxidative Stress-Induced Protein Disulfides and Destabilization of Soluble Proteins from Rat Brain.”

Jason Koval
Mentor: Timothy Foley
Title: “Brain Protein Phosphatase 2A: Thiol-Based Redox Regulation and Aging.”

Renee Salvo
Mentor: Timothy Foley
Title: “Disulfide-Based Modification of Protein Phosphatase 2A (PP2A) from Rat Brain: Possible Molecular Basis for the Responsiveness of PP2A to Oxidative Stress.”

Thomas Umile
Mentor: Michael Cann
Title: “Preparation of a Polylacic Acid Oligomer via Sulfuric Acid-Catalyzed, Microwave Assisted Polycondensation Reaction.”

Debbie Valentin
Mentor: David Rusak
Title: “Cyclodextrin-Enhanced Fluorescence of Acenaphthene.”

August, 2005- May, 2006

Krista Cohen
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: “A Study of Isotopically Labeled Vinyl Acetate in Matrix Isolation Infrared Spectroscopy Experiments.”

James Collins
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: “A Study of the Desorption Kinetics and Infrared Spectrum of Glyoxal Adsorbed on Alkali Halide Films.”

Christopher Corey
Mentor: David Marx
Title: “A Comparative Study of Electroless-Plated Silver Wound Care Dressings to Commercial Silver-Based Wound Care Dressings.”

Edward Evans

Mentor: Tabbi Miller
Title: “Proteome Analysis by Two Dimensional Gel Electrophoresis (2DE) and Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectroscopy (MALDI-TOF MS) of the halophile Haloferax volcanii DS2.”

John Flynn, Jr.

Mentor: David Marx
Title: “The Oligodynamic Effect of Copper.”

Wei-Cheng Tung

Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: “Investigation of Polyphenol Complexes with Lipoprotein and Albumin.”

Daniel Van Ness
Mentor: David Marx
Title: “Electroless Deposition of Silver Metal on Kevlar® Surfaces.”

August, 2004- May, 2005

Daniel Czyzyk
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: “Desorption Kinetics and Infrared Spectroscopy of Deuterated Biacetyl on Alkali Halide Films.”

Sonak Dalal
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: “Comparative Human Bioavailability of Different Forms of CoQ₁₀.”

Rania Hamed
Mentor: John Deàk
Title: “Permeation Enhancers of Indomethacin Using Franz Diffusion Cell Technique.”

Marissa Kintner
Mentor: Timothy Foley
Title: “Regulation of Brain Protein Phosphatase 2A by Inorganic Phosphate and Intermolecular Disulfide Bond Formation.”

Melissa Lacina

Mentor: Joan Wasilewski
Title: “Fluorescence Spectroscopic Studies of the Binding of Bacteriophage l Cro Repressor with O_R3 DNA in the Presence of Monovalent and Divalent Metal Cations.”

Christian Merz

Mentor: Tabbi Miller
Title: “Comparative Genomics Investigation and Bioinformatics of a Highly Variable Genomic Region in Chromosome II, which Includes a Putative Hemagglutinin Gene, among Brucella Strains.”

Vinesh Naik
Mentor: David Marx
Title: “A Low Temperature Electroless Nickel Bath.”

Laura Petro
Mentor: Timothy Foley
Title: “Direct and Reversible Inhibition of Brain Protein Phosphatase 2A by the Cellular Oxidant Glutathione Disulfide.”

August, 2003- May, 2004

Magee Allegrucci
Mentor: Vito Del Vecchio
Title: “Comparative Analysis of the Exosporiomes of Bacillus anthracis and Other Closely Related Organisms”

Yuxing Cai

Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "Determination of Quality and Quantity of Polyphenols in Nuts."

Janine Lamonica
Mentor: Vito Del Vecchio
Title: “Comparative Two-Dimensional Gel Electrophoretic Study of the Secretome Profiles of Two Bacillus anthracis RA3 Derivative Strains Collected under Standard Aerobic and Host-Simulated Conditions.”

Michael Mandarano
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: “The Effect of Various Antioxidants on the Biochemistry of Chronic Complications Especially Cardiovascular Disease and Nephropathy in Streptozotocin-Diabetic Rats.”

Scott Martin
Mentor: David Rusak
Title: “Trace Metal Speciation Using HPLC-AA Technique.”

Christopher Mitkowski
Mentor: David Rusak
Title: “Spectroscopic Determination of Temperature in a Laser-Induced Plasma on a Lead-Carbon Target.”

Richard Morgan
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: "A Study of the Desorption Kinetics and Infrared Spectrum of Biacetyl Adsorbed on Alkali Halide Films."

Brian Rizzo
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: “A Quantitative Investigation of Polyphenols Bound to LDL and VLDL.”

August, 2002- May, 2003

Sunil Anamandla
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: “Measuring the Absorption of Co-enzyme Q-10 in the Human Skin and its in vivo Antioxidant Effect.”

Troy Horn
Mentor: Vito Del Vecchio
Title: “Comparative Proteomic Study of Brucella melitensis strain 16M and Brucella abortus strain 2308.”

Kimberly Morgan
Mentor: Donna Narsavage-Heald
Title: “Investigation of the Reaction of a Cyclotrisilazane with a Borane Adduct.”

Donna Shuta
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: “Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement of Antioxidants in Coffee and the Effect of Coffee on Atherosclerosis in Hamsters.”

Candice Taylor
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: "Infrared Analysis of Acetonitrile Adsorbed on Alkali Halide Films.”

Jared Varaly
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: "The Characterization of the 405 nm Photoproducts in Deuterated Biacetyl.”

Leanne Williams
Mentor: Vito DelVecchio
Title: "Comparative Study of the in vitro Bacillus anthracis Secretome With or Without CO₂ Induction: A Two-Dimensional Protein Electrophoresis Study.”

August, 2001- May, 2002

Rabab Al-Lahham
Mentor: Timothy Foley
Title: "Development of a Novel and Sensitive RT-PCR Assay for the Detection of ErbB2 Expression in Breast Cancer."

Brian Kupchak
Mentor: Timothy Foley
Title: "The Effects of Reactive Nitrogen Oxide Species on Brain Protein Phosphatases."

Kimberly Kutch
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: "Infrared Analysis of Orientational Diffusion of Methyl Rotors on Alkali Halide Films."

Weiwen Long
Mentor: Timothy Foley
Title: "Receptor Tyrosine Kinase, ErbB4, Plays an Essential Role in Mammary Epithelium Differentiation and Lactation."

Michael Walton
Mentor: Donna Narsavage-Heald
Title: "The Synthesis and Characterization of a Bis-GMA/Silsesquioxane Dental Composite."

August, 2000- May, 2001

Jason Howe

Mentor: Donna Narsavage-Heald
Title: "Poly(borosilazane) Derived Ceramic as Carbon Substrate Coating."

Shad Lewis
Mentor: Larry Sherman
Title: "Tributyltin Chloride Biotransformation in the Perfused Rat Liver."

Denise Mahalidge
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: "Infrared Analysis and Vibrational Dephasing Studies of Methyl Halides on Alkali Halide Surfaces."

Sabzada Rasool
Mentor: Larry Sherman
Title: "The Synergistic Effect of Organotin Compounds in Polysorbate 80 as a Chronic Nerve Toxin."

Mary Grace Sandy
Mentor: Joan Wasilewski
Title: "Observation of Bacteriophage lambda Cro Protein with Nonspecific DNA in the Presence of Divalent Metal Cations Using Fluorescence Spectroscopy."

Pranav Shah
Mentor: Donna Narsavage-Heald
Title: "Synthesis and Characterization of Three Copolymers and Investigation of Crosslinking by Sol-gel Process."

Sarah Zigmont
Mentor: Donna Narsavage-Heald
Title: "Studies of Bis-GMA/TEGMA/Silsesquioxane Composites."

August, 1999 - May, 2000

Milin Acharya

Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "Determination of Quality and Quantity of Antioxidants in Oils."

Joseph Gunoskey II
Mentor: Paul Buonora
Title: "A General Synthetic Method to 3-Aryl Modified Meyers' Bicyclic Lactams."

Roy Gernhardt III
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: "Photochemistry of Biacetyl on Alkali Halide Films."

Yuan Qi
Mentor: Vito DelVecchio
Title: "Identification of a New Specific Chromosomal Marker of Bacillus anthracis for Rapid Detection."

Joseph Ryan
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: "Splitting and Linewidths for Deuterated Nitromethane Adsorbed on Alkali Halide Films."

Mamdouh Serry
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "A Comparative Study of Flavonoids and Phenolic Acid Antioxidants and their Role in the Prevention of Atherosclerosis."

August, 1998 - May, 1999

Charisse Green

Mentor: Larry Sherman
Title: "Study of the Synergystic Effect of the Ligand Attachment of Organotin Compounds in the Presence of Polysorbate 80."

Thomas Malosh
Mentor: Donna Narsavage-Heald
Title: "The Reactions of 1,1,3,3,5,5-Hexamethylcyclotrisilazane with Water and Ethylene Glycol."

Gary Monka
Mentor: Larry Sherman
Title: "The Synergystic Effects of Organotin Compounds in Polysorbate 80 as Compared to Organotin Compound in Corn Oil."

Tina Shannon
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: "Analysis of the Photodegradation of Deuterated Nitromethane."

James Tickner
Mentor: Vito DelVecchio
Title: "Molecular Typing of Candida parapsilosis via Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism and Rep-PCR."

Nongying Wu
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "The Effect of Green Tea and Black Tea on Plasma Lipids, Lipid Peroxides, Lipoprotein Oxidation Susceptibility and Aortic Fatty Formation in the Hypercholesterolemic Hamster."

August, 1997 - May, 1998

Cheryl Bisignani

Mentor: Joseph Dreisbach
Title: "Biodegradative Capabilities of a Bacillus sp. on Selected Nitrophenols."

Gary Christensen
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: "Development of Analytical Methods for the Determination of CL 34136 (an experimental insecticide) in Water and Soil."

Jacqueline Hinz
Mentor: Donna Narsavage-Heald
Title: "Synthesis and Characterization of Polyborosilazanes Derived from the Reaction of 1,3,5-Trimethyl-1',3',5'-Trivinylcyclotrisilazane and Borane-Trimethyl Amine Adduct."

Mark Morrow
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: "Some CF₃NO Photochemistry on Inert Gas Substrates."

Megan Morgan
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title: "The Production of Matrix Isolated (CF₃NO)₂ from Trifluoronitrosomethane via Laser Photolysis, Characterized by FTIR Spectroscopy."

David Raker
Mentor: Donna Narsavage-Heald
Title: "Synthesis and Thermal Decomposition of Polyborosilazane Polymers from the Reaction of 1,3,5-Trimethyl-1',3',5'-Trivinylcyclotrisilazane and Borane-Trimethyl Amine Adduct."

Xuehui Su
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "Determination of Phenolic Antioxidant Capacities of Fruits."

Juan Zhang
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "Effect of Tea on the Biochemistry of Chronic Comlications in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats."

August, 1996 - May, 1997

Suzanne Bendinsky

Mentor: Donna Narsavage-Heald
Title: "Synthesis and Thermal Decomposition of Two Siloxazane Polymers."

Jinhee Chang
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "Comparative Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Citrus Extract on the Oxidative Modification of Human Low Density Lipoprotein: Implications for Atherosclerosis."

Songhuai Cai
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "Synergism of Natural Antioxidants in LDL Oxidation."

Yousef A. Dabbagh
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "The Inhibitory Effect of Tea Polyphenols on Oxidative Modification of Low Density Lipoprotein and Hypolipidemic Activity on Experimental Hypercholesterolemia in the Hamster."

Bimal Desai
Mentor: Joseph Dreisbach
Title: "Biodegradation of 4-Hydroxybenzoate by Arthrobacter sp. Strain JS443."

Yong Hao
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "Determination of Phenolic Antioxidant Capacities of Vegetables."

Xiquan Liang
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "Effect of Citrus Juices on Lipids and Lipid Peroxidation Using the Hamster Model of Atherosclerosis."

Richard Monka
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "Synergistic Study of Antioxidants Against UV Damage in an Animal Model."

Joseph Petroziello
Mentor: Vito DelVecchio
Title: "Molecular Analysis of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria via Nucleic Acid-Based Techniques."

Gerald Wayton
Mentor: Christopher Baumann
Title:"Photolysis of Nitromethane Adsorbed on Alkali Halide Films."

August, 1995 - May, 1996

Santhi Sathiapalan
Mentor: Joseph Dreisbach
Title: "Oxygenase and Oxidase Activities Involved in P-Nitrophenol Degradation by Arthrobacter sp. JS443."

Xiaolin Wang
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title:"Oxidative Stress and Diabetic Complications."

Jihong Yang
Mentor: Joe Vinson
Title: "Flavonoids in Wines and Juices as in Vitro and in Vivo Antioxidants."