CHSU Research Day Celebrates Award Winners and Largest Attendance to Date
May 10, 2025
The 2025 CHSU Research Day held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 had the largest attendance to date with 120 posters and 5 podium presentations. The conference was held on the CHSU-COM campus and was free to attend.
CHSU Research Day showcases the research and scholarly activities of students, faculty, and local researchers. Clinicians, resident physicians, pharmacists, resident pharmacists, scientists, and faculty leading local Residency and Fellowship programs are invited to participate. This collaborative event designed to advance research locally is hosted by the CHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine in partnership with the CHSU College of Biosciences and Health Professions.
The Keynote Speaker (Nathan) Zev Minkoff, MD, Vice-chair of the Department of Medicine and Head of the Intestinal Rehabilitation Center at Valley Children’s Hospital presented his research titled, “New Insights into Pediatric Gastroenterology.”
Research Day Awards
CHSU Research Day includes a competition for the best poster and podium presentation for Students, Faculty, and Resident Physicians and Pharmacists.
Poster #2: Evaluating the Association Between Caregiver IBS and Pediatric Constipation in the Central Valley
*D. Badr¹, *E. Bebla¹, *R. Beltran¹, *A. Chakraborty¹, *M. Khan¹, *N. Mohebati¹, *A. Naouai¹, *P. Sandhu¹, S. Pattipati Ph.D.¹, M. Rahman Ph.D.¹, G., H. A. Wang, M.D.²
¹California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine, ²Valley Gastroenterology Institute
*Indicates equal contribution and authorship
Poster #19: The Impact of Nutrition Education on Post Cancer Treatment: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Arimi Nguyen¹ Niki Tabatabai¹, Terry Pham¹, Mariya Leshchuk¹, Saida Alcozie¹, Cassandra Hill¹, Emily Uyen Thai¹, Avtar Nijjer-Sidhu PhD, MS, RD ¹, Dina Ibrahim MD², Carleen De Leon MD¹,
¹California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine, ²Premier Cancer Center
Poster #28: Cervical Cancer Screening in Asian American Women
Betsy Cletus¹, Shyenna Wongsavanh¹, Divya Muttineni¹, Pamela Fung¹, Daniel Yun¹, Chandni Tailor¹, Shreedeep Patel¹, and Gurnaj Johal¹
¹California Health Sciences University
Poster #29: The Relationship Between Patient Demographics and Hepatobiliary Side Effects for GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Brar P. OMS-1 , Bach D. OMS-1, Wilkins G. OMS-1 , Tran K. OMS-1 , Merino E. PhD
Poster #30: GFAP Positive Transitional Meningioma with Invasion into the Frontal Bone
Brase J. (1) Krel M (1, 2)
- California Health Sciences University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Community Regional Medical Center
Poster #36: Improving Access to Screening Colonoscopies: A Rural Health Solution
Chris Dy, MD, Bukhtawar Munir, MD, Hasham Masood Qureshi, MD, Swetha Annam, MD, John Leal, RN, Usman Rahim, MD
Adventist Health Tulare
Poster #40: Glucagon-Like Peptide Receptor Agonists (GLP1-RAs) Providing Alternative for Weight Loss to Bariatric Surgery
Chuh S.¹, Thangwaritorn S.², Haghighat B.², Bhalla M.², Vuong H.³, Lee D.³, Pemminati S.¹
¹California Health Sciences University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster #56: Exploring the Gut Microbiome in Type 1 Diabetes: Integrating Technology for Improved Diabetes Management
Garapati Srikar, Hammond Crystal, Markarian Jenna, Ruiz Giovani, Singh Samantha*, Nalamolu RK
California Health Sciences University, College of Biosciences & Health Professions
California Health Sciences University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster #74: When Treatment Becomes Threat: A Rare Case of Chemotherapy-Induced Enteritis
Andreas Sinanan MD, Shiva Verma MD, Yao X. Schmidt MD, Pramod Kumar MD
Department of Internal Medicine GME, Sierra View Medical Center, California
Poster #93: Effects of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists on Endocrine System: Benefits vs Risks
Niki Tabatabai¹, Lynn P Fadel¹, Gigi Thao¹, Tanvi Chitre¹, Edwin D Rojas¹, Maria Nguyen Fricko¹, Valerie Domingo¹, Brigita Budginas¹, Lorenz Carmelo Guerrero¹, Maria Ghatas¹, Niloufar T Arani¹, Sudhakar Pemminati¹
¹California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Podium Presentation: Nutritious and Delicious! Improving Nutritional Awareness and Access in a Rural Health Hospital in California
Pinches Y., Pinches J., Edun A., Khan M. Adventist Health Tulare Family Medicine Residency Program
Refer to the 2025 CHSU Research Day Abstract booklet for the complete list of poster and podium presentations.
Other awardees recognized
College of American Pathologists Distinguished Medical Student Award
Student doctor Pauline Tran received the College of American Pathologists Distinguished Medical Student Award, a nationally recognized award. The award recognizes and honors medical students who demonstrate outstanding achievement, aptitude, or interest in pathology. It aims to encourage and recognize a student’s initiative in learning about and participating in pathology-related activities.
Tran was selected for the award for her outstanding work that includes:
- Volunteered in the Surgical Pathology unit at UCSD Health during undergraduate – exposed to grossing, autopsy suite, and frozen sections.
- Worked in a Biorepository lab and did a research project focused on the use of autopsy specimens for genomic analysis – had an oral presentation for this project at UCSD Summer Research Conference 2021 and observed 3 hospital autopsies
- Shadowed pathologists in a community hospital and private practice during my gap and pre-clinical years
- Was second author for a poster presentation on a mucosal melanoma case report at CHSU Research Day 2024.
- Assumed President position of Pathology Interest Group during OMS-II – hosted private pathology lab tours, shadowing opportunities with local pathologists, and a hematology-based cookie workshop
- Attended CAP 2024 as an OMS-II
Adventist Health Best Medical Student Poster Presentation Award
Student doctor Hrach Nalchajyan received the Adventist Health Best Medical Student Poster Presentation Award.