Chemistry Undergraduate Research Experience

Publications and Presentations

(names appearing in green are undergraduate researchers)
2005 || 2004 || 2003 || 2002 || 2001 || 2000

2006

 

Poster Presentations

Andrew Buhrlage* Joanna Minch, Donald A. Tomalia, Kristi H Martines, and Heather A. Bullen. "Characterization of dendrimers as potential drug delivery systems across the blood brain barrier. ” 231st ACS National Meeting Atlanta, GA, March 2006.
David Rothgeb* and Stefan Paula "Development of quantitative structure-activity relationship models of Sodium/Potassium ATPase inhibition by cardiac glycosides.” 231st ACS National Meeting Atlanta, GA, March 2006.
Heather J. Gulley*  and Heather Bullen "ATR-FTIR investigation of the interaction of catecholate siderophores with aqueous-metal oxide interfaces: Probing bacterial adhesion.” 231st ACS National Meeting Atlanta, GA, March 2006.
Derek Downing* and Diana McGill "Quantification of Inhibitor Studies of Na+, K+-ATPase and H+, K+-ATPase Chimera.” 231st ACS National Meeting Atlanta, GA, March 2006.
Stacy M. Conrad,* Sarah A. Beetem, Kelly J Lawson-Ferguson, and Keith A. Walters "Synthesis of a New Ligand for Linear Multi-Metallic Chains”. 231st ACS National Meeting Atlanta, GA, March 2006.
Patric Hogan II,* and Heather A. Bullen "Investigation of the interaction of model siderophore compounds with metal oxide surfaces: Dissolution and adsorption experiments." 231st ACS National Meeting Atlanta, GA, March 2006.
Adam Ketron* and Diana McGill "Determination of haloperidol levels in rat serum by high-performance liquid chromatography: A collaborative study.” 231st ACS National Meeting Atlanta, GA, March 2006.
Joel Deye,* Tiffany Tanner, Nicole King, Amber Shiveley and Keith A. Walters "Continued synthesis of a fullerene-bipyridine ligand for photoelectric applications.” 231st ACS National Meeting Atlanta, GA, March 2006.

Adam Ketron* and Diana McGill "Determination of Haloperidol Levels in Rat Serum by High-Performance Liquid Chromatography: A Collaborative Study.” Posters at the Capital, Frankfort, KY, February 2, 2006.

Meagan Shields,* Heather J. Gulley and Heather Bullen "Probing Bacterial Adhesion: Analysis of the Interaction of Siderophores with Aqueous-Metal Oxide Interfaces.” Posters at the Capital, Frankfort, KY, February 2, 2006.

Derek Downing* and Diana McGill "Quantification of Inhibitor Studies of Na+, K+-ATPase and H+, K+-ATPase Chimera.” Posters at the Capital, Frankfort, KY, February 2, 2006.

Joel Deye,* Tiffany Tanner, Nicole King, Amber Shiveley and Keith A. Walters "Continued Synthesis of a Fullerene-bipyridine Ligand for Photoelectric Applications.” Posters at the Capital, Frankfort, KY, February 2, 2006.

David Rothgeb* and Stefan Paula "Computational & Experimental Structure-Activity Relationships of Digoxin Analogues.” Posters at the Capital, Frankfort, KY, February 2, 2006.


 

2005

 

Poster Presentations

Joel Deye,* Tiffany Tanner, Nicole King, Amber Shiveley and Keith A. Walters "Continued Synthesis of a Fullerene-Bipyridine Ligand for Photoelectric Applications.”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Richmond KY, November, 2005.

Stacy M. Conrad,* Sarah A. Beetem and Keith A. Walters "Synthesis of a New Ligand for Linear Multi-Metallic Chains”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Richmond KY, November, 2005.

Andrew Buhrlage,* Joanna Minch, Kristi Martines, and Heather Bullen "Characterization of Dendrimers as Potential Drug Delivery Systems Across the Blood Brain Barrier”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Richmond KY, November, 2005.

Senai Negassi,* James Leslie, Matt Lauer and KC Russell "Synthesis and Spectroscopic Characterization of a Series of Isomeric Push-Pull [14]- Dipyridobenzocyclynes”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Richmond KY, November, 2005.

Jason Ferayorni,* Stephanie Proctor and KC Russell "New Directions in the Design and Synthesis of Nitrogenous o-Benzocyclynes”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Richmond KY, November, 2005.

Matt Lauer* and KC Russell "DCC Couplings of Surface Groups to Dendrimers Enabling Passage Through the Blood Brain Barrier”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Richmond KY, November, 2005.

Patrick Hogan,* Andrew Buhrlage, and Heather Bullen "Investigation of the Interaction of Model Siderophore Compounds with Metal Oxide Surfaces: Dissolution and Adsorption Experiments”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Richmond KY, November, 2005.

Heather J. Gulley* and Heather Bullen "Impact of Aqueous-Metal Oxide Interfaces on Biofilm Formation”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Richmond KY, November, 2005. First Place, Chemistry & Sigma Xi Award in Physical Sciences.

Julie Ankenbauer* and Stefan Paula"Correlation between Cardiac Glycoside Structure and Inhibitory Potency of Sodium/ Potassium ATPase Activity”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Richmond KY, November, 2005.

Derek Downing* and Diana McGill "Quantification of Inhibitor Studies of Na+, K+-ATPase and H+, K+-ATPase Chimera”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Richmond KY, November, 2005.

S. A. Beetem,* N. L. King,* A. Shiveley,* K. Kinman,* and K. A. Walters "New Building Blocks for Supramolecular Photochemistry," 16th International Symposium on Photochemistry and Photophysics of Coordination Compounds, Pacific Grove, CA, July 2005

Sarah Beetem* and K. A. Walters "Synthesis of a new ligand to facilitate multi-metallic chains” NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY, April 2005.

Nicole King* Amber Shiveley, Nira Moore and K. A. Walters "Synthesis of a fullerene/transition metal supramolecular system” NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY, April 2005.

Shelley Stamper* Senai Negassi, Aaron Munzy and KC Russell "Towards the Synthesis of o-dehydroheteroarylannulenes” NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY, April 2005.

James Leslie* Matt Lauer, Sara Schultz and KC Russell "Synthesis of Aromatic Nitrogen Heterocycles Using a New Tellurium Catalyzed Cyclization Technique” NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY, April 2005.

David Roach* Pete Suer, Areej Saqr and KC Russell "Synthesis and Characterization of Flavin Annulenes” NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY, April 2005.

Senai Negassi* and KC Russell "Progress in the Synthesis of Donor-Acceptor [14]-Dehydroheteroarylannulenes” . NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY, April 2005.

Julie Ankenbauer* and Stefan Paula "Correlations between Cardiac Glycoside Structure and Inhibitor Potencies determined by ATPase Activity Assays” . NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY, April 2005.

Adrian Bray,* Eric Ferraris, Derek Downing and Diana McGill "Quantification and functional studies of a Na,K-ATPase and H,K-ATPase chimera," NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY, April 2005.

Michelle Wiggers,* Susan Sherritt and Diana McGill "Attempts at Constructing Novel Na, K ATPase/H, K ATPase Expression Vectors," NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY, April 2005.

Heather Gulley,* and Heather Bullen "Impact of Aqueous-Metal Oxide Interfaces on Biofilm Formation: ATR-FTIR as an In-situ Approach to Probe Bacterial Adhesion ," NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY, April 2005.

N. King,* A. Shiveley,* N. Moore,* and K. A. Walters "Continued Synthesis of a Fullerene/Transition Metal Supramolecular System," NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY, April 2005.

S. A. Beetem,* K. Kinman,* and K. A. Walters "Continued Synthesis of a New Ligand to Facilitate Multi-metallic Chains," NKU Celebration of Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY, April 2005.

N. King,* A. Shiveley,* N. Moore,* and K. A. Walters "Continued Synthesis of a Fullerene/Transition Metal Supramolecular System," ACS National Conference, San Diego, CA, March 2005.

S. A. Beetem,* K. Kinman,* and K. A. Walters "Continued Synthesis of a New Ligand to Facilitate Multi-metallic Chains," ACS National Conference San Diego, CA, March 2005.

S. A. Beetem,* K. Kinman,* and K. A. Walters "Synthesis of a New Ligand to Facilitate Multi-metallic Chains," Posters at the Capitol, Frankfort, KY, February 2005.

N. King,* A. Shiveley,* N. Moore,* and K. A. Walters "Synthesis of a Fullerene/Transition Metal Supramolecular System," Posters at the Capitol, Frankfort, KY, February 2005.

M. E. Wiggers,* S. A. Beetem,* E. Ferraris,* S. Stamper,* and K. A. Walters "2004 NCW Demonstrations Presented by the NKU Student Affiliates," ACS National Conference, San Diego, CA, March 2005.


 

 

2004

 

Poster Presentations

James Leslie, Matthew Lauer, Sara Schultz and K.C. Russell "Tellurium Catalyzed Cyclization of Heterocyclic Aromatic Enediynes Under Mild Conditions”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Murray KY, November, 2004. Third Place, Physical Science.

Sara Beetem; K. Walters “Synthesis of a New Ligand to Facilitate Multi-metallic Chains”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2004. 

Steffanie Johnson; V. Kumar “The Development of a Gas Chromatographic Method for the Quantification of Ethylene and Propylene Glycol for Comparison with Biochemical Oxygen Demand in Elijah and Gunpowder Creeks”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2004. 

Heather McMillen; K. Walters “Synthesis of a New Fullerene/Transition Metal Bridge for Charge Transfer Applications”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2004. 

Amber Shiveley ; J. Niewahner “Synthesis of Catalysts for the Activation of Small Molecules”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2004. 

Shelley Stamper; Adrian Bray; K.C. Russell “Synthesis and Characteristics of Dehydroheteroarylannulene (DHA) Precursors”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2004. 

Michelle Wiggers ; D. McGill “Attempts at Constructing Novel Na,K ATPase/H,K ATPase Expression Vectors”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2004. 

Heather McMillen; K. Walters “Synthesis of a New Fullerene/Transition Metal Bridge for Charge Transfer Applications”. American Chemical Society National Meeting, Anaheim, CA; March 2004. 

Sara Beetem; K. Walters “Synthesis of a New Ligand to Facilitate Multi-metallic Chains”. American Chemical Society National Meeting, Anaheim, CA; March 2004. 

 

Oral Presentations

Shelley A. Stamper; Ashley Mynar; Senai Negassi (Mentor: K.C. Russell) “Progress in the Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Donor-Acceptor [14]-Annulenes”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Murray KY, November, 2004

David Roach; (Mentor: K.C. Russell) “Synthesis and Characterization of Flavin Annulenes: Differentially Protected Bisalkynlyl Flavin DHA Precursors”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Murray KY, November, 2004

Israel Hensley ; (Mentor: D. McGill) “Dietary Magnesium Depletion Appears to Have no Effect on Mouse Brain Serotonin Levels”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2004. 

Andrew Lauer; (Mentor: K.C. Russell) “Gaining Insight into Anti-Cancer Drugs Through the Synthesis of Enediynes”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2004.

 

Non Peer-Reviewed Publications

Andrew M. Lauer; Ken Mousseau; K.C. Russell “Towards Synthesis of Novel Enediyne Anti-Cancer Drugs”.
Norse Scientist, 2004, 2, 67 - 74.

Shelley A. Stamper; Anthony Martinez; K.C. Russell “Synthesis and Characteristics of Dehydroheteroarylannulene (DHA) Precursors”.
Norse Scientist, 2004, 2, 75 - 80.

Adrian J. Bray; Shawn McAvoy; K.C. Russell “Towards the Synthesis of Dehydrobenzoannulenes”.
Norse Scientist, 2004, 2, 81 - 85.

Anne M. Vollmar; Amanda Trout; K.C. Russell “Towards the Synthesis of a DNA Cleaving Enediyne”.
Norse Scientist, 2004, 2, 87 - 91.

 

 

 

2003

 

Poster Presentations

Shelley Stamper; Adrian Bray; K.C. Russell “Synthesis and Characteristics of Dehydroheteroarylannulene (DHA) Precursors”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Bowling Green, KY, November, 2003. Third Place, Physical Science.

Isreal Hensley; Elissha Lancaster ; D. McGill “Magnesium Depletion: Effects on Mouse Brain Serotonin Levels”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Bowling Green, KY, November, 2003.

Annie Vollmar; Andrew Lauer; K.C. Russell “Towards Synthesis of Novel Anti-Cancer Enediynes”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Bowling Green, KY, November, 2003.

Sara Goetz; J. Ryan Williams; D. McGill. “RNA Analysis from Transfected HeLa Cells”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2003. 

Bridgett Steele; D. McGill “Solvation of LiI on THF”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2003. 

Israel Hensley; D. McGill “Attempts to Measure Serotonin Levels in Mouse Brain Matrixes”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2003. 

Sheria Spain; J.H. Niewahner“Solvation of LiI on THF”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2003. 

Anthony Martinez; Shawn McAvoy; Shelley Stamper; Becky Lovins; Adrian Bray; Dave Panko, III; K.C. Russell “Arenediynes for Incorporation into Novel Push-Pull Dehydrobenzoannulenes”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2003. 

Andrew Lauer; Leslie Machado; Ken Mousseau; Amanda Trout.; Jennifer Gabbard; K.C. Russell “Towards Synthesis of Novel Enediyne Anti-Cancer Drugs”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2003.

Jacinth Ali; Vinay Kumar; “Evaluation of Carpet Care Product Stability”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2003.

Anthony Martinez; Shawn McAvoy; Shelley Stamper; Becky Lovins; Adrian Bray; Dave Panko, III.; K.C. Russell “Electronic Control of Bergman Cyclization”. American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA; March 2003. 

Andrew Lauer; Leslie Machado; Ken Mousseau; Amanda Trout.; Jennifer Gabbard; K.C. Russell “Electronic Control of Bergman Cyclization”. American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA; March 2003. 

Sara Goetz ; D. McGill. “Optimizing Activity Assays of Tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase in Mouse Liver”. American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA; March 2003. 

Israel Hensley; D. McGill “Attempts to Measure Serotonin Levels in Mouse Brain Matrixes”. American Chemical Society National Meeting, New Orleans, LA; March 2003. 

Sara Goetz ; D. McGill. “Optimizing Activity Assays of Tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase in Mouse Liver”. Posters at the Capitol, Franfort, KY, February 2003

Oral Presentations

Amber Shiveley; (mentor: J. Niewahner) “Synthesis of Catalysts for the Activation of Small Molecules”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Bowling Green, KY, November, 2003.

 

 

2002

 

Poster Presentations

Sara Goetz; D. McGill “Optimizing Activity Assays of Tryptophan 2,3 dioxygenase in Mouse Liver”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, NKU, November, 2002.

Sara Goetz; D. McGill “Enzymatic Studies of TDO”. Natural Science Center Dedication, Northern Kentucky University; September 2002.

Jacinth Ali; Anthony Zembrodt; Vinay Kumar “Stability Studies for Carpet Care Products”. Natural Science Center Dedication, Northern Kentucky University; September 2002.

Jessica Hopkins; J.H. Niewahner“Predicting Potential Success in General Chemistry”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2002. 

Crystail Meagher; J.H. Niewahner “Study of the Formation of Salen Type Ligands”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2002. 

Danielle Vereen; J.H. Niewahner “Solvation of LiI on THF”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2002. 

Doug Millay; D. McGill “Palytoxin Effects on Na,K ATPase Activity from Human and Rat Cells”. Northern Kentucky University Celebration of Student Research and Creativity, Highland Heights, KY; April 2002. 

 

 

2001

Poster Presentations

Hugo Ong; D. McGill “Palytoxin Effects on rat Na,K-ATPase Expressed in Human Cells”. Northern Kentucky University CINSAM Poster Session, Highland Heights, KY; April 2001. 

Lisa Durbin; D. McGill “Attempts to Express Altered Na,K ATPase Enzymes using a Polycistronic Approach.”. Northern Kentucky University CINSAM Poster Session, Highland Heights, KY; April 2001. 

Hugo Ong; D. McGill “Palytoxin Effects on rat Na,K-ATPase Expressed in Human Cells”. National Council on Undergraduate Research Meeting, University of Kentucky, March 2001.

Lisa Durbin; D. McGill “Attempts to Express Altered Na,K ATPase Enzymes using a Polycistronic Approach”. National Council on Undergraduate Research Meeting, University of Kentucky, March 2001.

 

 

2000

 

Poster Presentations

Hugo Ong; D. McGill “Palytoxin Effects on a Na,K ATPase Chimeric Protein”. Kentucky Academy of Science Meeting, Lexington, KY, November, 2000.

Vinay Kumar; Leland T. McCoy; “Presenting Polymers with Hyperstudio”. 32nd annual Central Regional American Chemical Society Meeting, Covington, KY, May 2000 .

Allen Easton; D. McGill “Characterization of an Expressed Sodium Pump Enzyme”. 32nd annual Central Regional American Chemical Society Meeting, Covington, KY, May 2000 .

 

 

 

 

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