The effectiveness of augmented reality to help patients with Parkinson's disease walk normally, an examination of hospitals’ support of addiction treatment services and the use of growth hormone to heal wounds were the three research studies shared by Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine dual degree students at the 2024 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium. Held annually in April, the symposium is a continuing medical education event for osteopathic physicians and a showcase for research.
Each year Heritage College students who are also earning a master's or doctoral degree share their innovative research during a panel session at the conference. A poster competition is also held. This year, 70 abstracts were submitted by residents, interns, medical students and D.O. or M.D. fellows from five osteopathic medical schools, one allopathic medical school and five hospitals. The abstracts included case reports and topics in biomedical and clinical research, social and behavioral medicine and medical education. The poster competition is sponsored by the Heritage College's Office of Research and Grants and the Ohio Osteopathic Association.
The presenters and poster competition winners are listed below:
Emerging Osteopathic Research Presenters
Brendan Baugher, MS, OMS III, Cleveland Campus
“Reimagining an AR Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease, and a Reflection on Inter-Institutional Collaborations”
Lauren Donovan, MBA, MS, OMS IV, Athens Campus
“Alignment of Substance Use Community Benefit Prioritization and Service Lines in US Hospitals”
Christopher Walsh, OMS IV, Athens Campus
Novel Manual and Endocrine Avenues for Targeting the Lymphatic System”
2024 Ohio Osteopathic Symposium Research and Scholarly Activity Competition
Biomedical/Clinical Research
First Place
Caroline Kruithoff, OMS II
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Efinaconazole as a Potent Antifungal against Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes
Second Place
Kushanth Mallikarjun, MD, PGY-1
Mount Carmel Health System
Ultrasound versus Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Evaluation of Axillary Lymphadenopathy in Breast Cancer
Social/Behavioral Medicine/Medical Education Research
First Place
Daria Kuperberg, OMS II
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Exploration of Ukrainian Female Refugees’ Perceptions of Mental Health
Second Place (TIE)
Suzanne Chaar, OMS II
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Foundational Knowledge Regarding Childhood Obesity: A Review of Medical Providers
Second Place (TIE)
Jessica Chebra, OMS II
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Children's emotional and physiological responses to images associated with COVID-19
Second Place (TIE)
Kieran Gormley, OMS II
University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Patient-Physician Communication Gaps about Chronic Disease in Rural Appalachia
Case Reports
First Place
Tillie Schumann, OMS III
Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
SMARCA4-deficient carcinoma of the gastroesophageal junction
Second Place
Kara Renner, PGY 2
Cleveland Clinic Family Medicine
Breaking Through Barriers: Osteopathic Treatment for Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
People’s Choice Award
Breanna Santoso, OMS II
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dublin Campus
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy with Gastrocnemius Recession