Annual Leonard A. Levy Research Symposium
The Leonard A. Levy Research Symposium is an annual event highlighting biomedical, pharmaceutical, medical and clinical research by faculty and students from Larkin University, Florida National University and selected national or international collaborators or speakers. It provides a platform to present current research projects, findings, and innovations. This helps share knowledge and highlight advancements across various disciplines, fosters collaboration and networking, provides feedback and allows recognition and celebration of the accomplishments of our researchers. The Annual Leonard A. Levy Research Symposium will be held at Larkin University on
November 8, 2024, Room 132.
Program
Morning Session 09:30 – 12:30
Chair: Dr. Kelly Krenkel (FNU)
09:30 – 09:35 Welcome remarks: Dr. Tom Edwards; Chair of the Research Advisory Committee (LU) and Dr. Kelly Krenkel; Vice President of Academic Affairs (FNU)
9:35 Debashish Basak (Larkin U): Repurposing of Sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for the treatment of prostate cancer (abstract)
09:55 Subrata Deb (Larkin U): Simulation of Physicochemical and Pharmacokinetic Properties of Vitamin D3: Potential Interaction with Psychiatric Drugs (abstract)
10:15 Ernesto Gonzalez (FNU) Data analysis and systems thinking perspectives in executing business simulation games (abstract)
10:35 Jenna Bloemer (Larkin U): Adiponectin induced autophagy and Alzheimer’s Disease (abstract)
10:55 – 11:10 coffee break
11:10 Tom Edwards (Larkin U): Structural Analysis of the Replication Complex in Respiratory Syncytial Virus (abstract)
11:30 Racheal Noble (FNU) Gender Role Identity, Wellness, and African American Women (abstract)
11:50 Sukhwinder Lakman (Larkin U): Possible interaction of cannabinoids with Aldo-Keto Reductases (AKRs) and Carbonyl reductases (CBRs) and their epigenetics regulation (abstract)
12:10 John Fetse (Larkin U): Development of Smart Drug Delivery Systems for Prostate Cancer Immunotherapy (abstract)
Lunch 12:30 – 13:30
Lunch (light refreshments) in the Kent breakout room.
Afternoon Session 13:30 – 16:10
Chair: Dr. Tom Edwards (LU)
13:30 Christiane Chbib (Larkin U): Synthesis and biological evaluation of S-ribosylhomocysteine analogues as new antibacterials (abstract)
13:50 Dr. Irma Garriga (FNU) The Lived Experiences of New Graduate Nurses in a Residency Program in Miami, Florida (abstract)
14:10 Sameer Joshi (Larkin U): Development of Liposomes to Treat Bacterial Infections (abstract)
14:30 Dr. Magdaléna Bryksová (Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic) The Story of Cytokinin Derivatives: From Plant Hormones to Anti-Aging Compounds (abstract)
14:50 – 15:10 coffee break
15:10 Sandeep Sheth (Larkin U): Targeting IGF-1-mediated signaling crosstalk to inhibit prostate cancer growth and metastasis (abstract)
Plenary Talk 15:30
15:30 – 16:10 Plenary Talk. Nasri Nesnas (Florida Tech).
Illuminating Pathways: Light Activated Processes for Neurological Applications (abstract)
16:10 Closing remarks from Larkin University President Rudi Ettrich
End 16:15
Symposium Sponsor
The Annual Leonard A. Levy Research Symposium is made possible by a generous donation by Eleonore Levy
Dr. Leonard A. Levy, D.P.M., M.P.H. (1935-2023) was born in New York. graduated of Thomas Jefferson High School, New York University, NY College of Podiatric Medicine, and Columbia University, where he was the first podiatrist to receive an M.P.H. degree. A lifelong leader and tireless champion of innovation in medical education, beginning as dean and later president of the California College of Podiatric Medicine, he also held senior positions at SUNY Stony Brook, University of Texas-Houston, and was founding dean of the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. A Fulbright Scholar at Comenius University in Bratislava, Slovakia, he maintained relationships there with faculty and exchange students. He retired in 2016 as professor emeritus from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Even in retirement, he continued writing, lecturing and mentoring in the health professions and served on the Larkin University Board of Trustees where he led the research committee that developed research strategic planning. Over his long-lasting career he played an influential role in the lives of many of us and will forever be remembered as part of the legacy of Larkin University. As a recognition of his influence of the shape of our University, the LU Research Lab was named in his honor Leonard A Levy Research Laboratory.
