Resident Research Forum
Publications and Presentations
The following is a list of resident research, posters, publications and presentations over the last five years:
Biswas, Arnab Poster Presentation - Winner/Poster of Distinction - "Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE): A Prospective Study of Fourteen Patients with Cirrhosis", Digestive Diseases Week, Chicago IL
Cheruiyot, Honey Medical Grand Rounds - "Perspectives of an Overseas Elective in Kenya, East Africa", Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine
Davies, Michael Medical Grand Rounds - "Improving Asthma Outcomes at Hershey Medical Center", Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine
Enama, Joseph, Baumgartel Jennifer, Bollard ER Poster Presentation - "A case of retroperitoneal Schwannoma in a patient with transverse myelitis", PMS (Pennsylvania Medical Society); Hershey Lodge, Hershey PA
Landmesser U,
Engberding N,
Bahlmann FH,
Schaefer A,
Wiencke A,
Heineke A,
Spiekermann S,
Hilfiker-Kleiner D,
Templin C,
Kotlarz D,
Mueller M,
Fuchs M,
Hornig B,
Haller H,
Drexler H.
Statin-induced improvement of endothelial
progenitor cell mobilization, myocardial neovascularization, left ventricular
function, and survival after experimental myocardial infarction requires
endothelial nitric oxide synthase.
Circulation. 2004 Oct 5;110(14):1933-9.
Engberding N, Spiekermann S, Schaefer A, Heineke A, Wiencke A, Muller M, Fuchs M, Hilfiker-Kleiner D, Hornig B, Drexler H, Landmesser U. Allopurinol attenuates left ventricular remodeling and dysfunction after experimental myocardial infarction: a new action foran old drug? Circulation. 2004 Oct 12; 110(15):2175-9. Epub 2004 Oct 4.
Fischer D, Rossa S, Landmesser U, Spiekermann S, Engberding N, Hornig B, Drexler H. Endothelial dysfunction in patients with chronic heart failure is independently associated with increased incidence of hospitalization, cardiac transplantation, or death. Eur Heart J. 2005 Jan;26(1):65-9. Epub 2004 Nov 23
Evans, Beth Poster Presentation - "Listeria monocytogenes septic arthritis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis", PCIM (Penna College of Internal Medicine), Eastern Region Associate's Meeting, Geisinger Medical Center
Fisher, Laura Medical Grand Rounds - "Improving Asthma Outcomes at Hershey Medical Center", Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine
Fisher, Laura Poster Presentation - "Common Variable Immunodeficiency and Myotonic Dystrophy", Am Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology; San Antonio, TX
Fisher, Laura; Ghaffari, Gisoo; Davies, Michael; Craig, Timothy. Effects of poor sleep in allergic rhinitis. Curr Opin Allergy Clin Immunol 2005 Feb 5(1):11-6.
Mosallaci M, Ghahramani N, Malek-Hosseini SA, Tavakoli AR (2003). Renal transplantation in diabetic nephropathy. Transplantation Proceedings 33:149-51.
Ghahramani N (2004). Role of Immunosuppression Minimization Protocols in Renal Transplantation, A Review. Iranian Journal of Immunology 1:78-96.
Sanaei Ardekani M, Movahed, MR, Movafagh S, Ghahramani N (2005).
Contrast Induced Nephropathy: A Review. Accepted for publication in: Cardiovascular Revasc Medicine 6:2
Ghahramani Nasrollah; Reeves, W. Brian; Hollenbeak, Christopher.
The Adverse Impact of Increased Body Mass Index on Renal Allograft Survival is Independent of Calcineurin Inhibitor Use. Abstract # 551611. American Society of Nephrology 38th Annual Meeting. November 8-13, 2005. Philadelphia
Ghahramani, Nasrollah; Hollenbeak, Christopher; Reeves, W. Brian.
Below Normal Body Mass Index Is Associated With Delayed Listing for Kidney Transplantation. Abstract # 553148: American Society of Nephrology 38th Annual Meeting. November 8-13, 2005. Philadelphia.
Ghahramani Nasrollah - Allergy/Asthma/Immunology Grand Rounds: “Transplant Immunosuppression”, Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine.
Ghahramani, Nasrollah - Endocrinology Grand Rounds: “Renal Osteodystrophy”, Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology.
Ghahramani, Nasrollah - Department of Medicine Grand Rounds: “Combination ACE/ARB for Progressive Renal Disease”, Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine.
Ghahramani, Nasrollah - Nephrology Grand Rounds: “Transplant Immunosuppression”, Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology.
Ghahramani, Nasrollah - Nephrology Grand Rounds: “HIV and ESRD: Is Transplantation a Reasonable Option?” Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology.
Ghahramani, Nasrollah - Nephrology Grand Rounds: “Renal Transplant & polyomavirus”: Recent Facts and Controversies”, Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology.
Ghahramani, Nasrollah - Nephrology Grand Rounds: “Management of Anemia in CKD”, Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology.
Ghahramani, Nasrollah - Nephrology Grand Rounds: “History of Medicine in the Middle East”, Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology.
Gahremanpour, Amir Long Term Follow-Up of Safety and Feasibility of Skeletal Myoblast Transplantation in Patients Undergoing CABG Surgery, Late Breaking Clinical Trial Abstract, ACC March 2004
Nabil Dib, Ann Campble, Amir Gahremanpour, Shaun Opie, Edward Dietrich, Jonathan Dinsmore, Arizona Heart Institute, Phoenix Arizona, Abstract, ACC March 2005
Nabil Dib, Ann Campble, Thomas Mattioni, Vijendra Swarup Amir Gahremanpour, Shaun Opie, Edward Dietrich Safety and feasibility of endocardial autologous skeletal myoblast transplantation in a porcine model of myocardial infarction, Arizona Heart Institute, Phoenix Arizona, Poster presentation, ACC March 2005
Nabil Dib, Vanessa Ragaglia, Neuronyx, Malvern, PA; Campbell, Amir Gahremanpour, Brigitte Miedzybrocki Xenogeneic And Allogeneic Adult Bone Marrow-derived Stem Cell Transplantation In A Porcine Model Of Myocardial Infarction Using 3-dimensional NOGA Guidance, Arizona Heart Institute Phoenix,AZ TCT, October 2005
Amir Gahremanpour, Afsana Momen and Lawrence Sinoway Effect of Exercise on Coronary Blood Flow Using Doppler Technique, (Submitted to Circulation)
Nabil Dib, M.D., Edward B. Dietrich, M.D. Ann Campbell, RN1, Amir Gahremanpour M.D A Percutaneous Swine Model of Myocardial Infarction, (Submitted to Journal of Pharmacological and Toxicological Methods)
Gaillard, Ian, Stiles Monica Abstract for poster presentation - "An interesting case of jaundice”, PMS (Pennsylvania Medical Society); Hershey Lodge, Hershey PA, October 2004
Ghaffari, Gisoo Allergy/Asthma/Immunology Grand Rounds: "Psoriasis", Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine
Ghaffari, Gisoo, Craig Timothy, Golden David, Chegini, Soheil. Delayed and Recurrent Anaphylactic Reaction to Yellow Jacket Sting. Submitted to: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting; Miami, Florida; March 3-7, 2006.
Sadeghi MM, Krassilnikova S, Zhang J, Gharaei AA, Fassaei HR, Esmailzadeh L, Kooshkabadi A, Edwards S, Yalamanchili P, Harris TD, Sinusas AJ, Zaret BL, Bender JR. Detection of injury-induced vascular remodeling by targeting activated alphavbeta3 integrin in vivo. Circulation. 2004 Jul 6;110(1):84-90. Epub 2004 Jun 21.
Sadeghi MM, Schechner JS, Krassilnikova S, Gharaei AA, Zhang J, Kirkiles-Smith N, Sinusas AJ, Zaret BL, Bender JR. Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1-targeted detection of endothelial activation in human microvasculature. Transplant Proc. 2004 Jun;36(5):1585-91
Gilbert, Jeffrey Abstract for poster presentation - "Progressive Dementia in a 51 yo female: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease", PCIM (Penna College of Internal Medicine), Eastern Region Associate's Meeting, Geisinger Medical Center, October 2004.
Hoimes, Christopher Abstract - "Convergence of WNT Signaling, E-Cadherin Adhesion, and B-Catenin Localization Increases Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk in Iron Overload Without Hepatic Fibrosis or Cirrhosis", PCIM (Penna College of Internal Medicine), Eastern Region Associate's Meeting, Geisinger Medical Center
Hoimes, Christopher Oral Presentation - First Place - "Effects of hepatic iron overload on Beta- catenin in vivo", ACP Meeting, San Francisco CA, April 2005.
Hoimes, Christopher Medical Grand Rounds - "Harnessing RNA Interference - Can small RNAs Yield Big Medicine?” Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine
Hoimes, Christopher Poster Presentation - "Effects of hepatic iron overload on Beta- catenin in vivo", American Society of Clinical Oncology, Hollywood FL
Ishmael, Faoud Oral Presentation - "Structure and Function of the Meprin B Metalloproteinase in Immune Regulation" Johns Hopkins University, Asthma and Allergy Center, Div of Clinical Allergy and Immunology Research Conference 2004
Ishmael, Faoud Oral Presentation - "Architecture and Assembly of the Bacteriophage T4 DNA Replication Complex", State University of New York (SUNY) Chemistry Lecture Series, 2005
Ishmael, Faoud Poster Presentation - "Structural characterization of the meprin metalloproteinase B dimer: disulfide bonds and protein-protein interactions in the MAM and TRAF domains", Experimental Biology National Meeting, 2005
Ishmael, Faoud Publication - "Identification and mapping of protein-protein interactions by a combination of cross-linking, cleavage, and proteomics”, Bioconjug Chem. 2005 Jul-Aug;16(4):741-50
Ishmael, Faoud Publication - "Architecture of the bacteriophage T4 primosome: electron microscopy studies of helicase (gp41) and primase (gp61)”, Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2005 Mar 8;102(10):3623-6
Ishmael, Faoud Publication - "Assembly of the bacteriophage T4 primosome: single-molecule and ensemble studies”, Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2005 Mar 1;102(9):3254-9
Ishmael, Faoud Publication - "Intersubunit and domain interactions of the meprin B metalloproteinase. Disulfide bonds and protein-protein interactions in the MAM and TRAF domains”, J Biol Chem. 2005 Apr 8;280(14):13895-901
Ishmael, Faoud Publication - “Protein-protein interactions in the bacteriophage T4 replisome. The leading strand holoenzyme is physically linked to the lagging strand holoenzyme and the primosome”, J Biol Chem. 2003 Jan 31;278(5):3145-52
Ishmael, Faoud Publication - “Zinc ligands in an astacin family metalloprotease meprin A”, Biol Chem. 2002 Jul-Aug;383(7-8):1167-73.
Ishmael, Faoud “Inhibition of NADPH oxidase activation in endothelial cells by ortho-methoxy-substituted catechols”, Endothelium. 2002;9(3):191-203.
Ishmael, Faoud “Assembly of the bacteriophage T4 helicase: architecture and stoichiometry of the gp41-gp59 complex”, J Biol Chem. 2002 Jun 7;277(23):20555-62
Ishmael, Faoud “A zinc ribbon protein in DNA replication: primer synthesis and macromolecular interactions by the bacteriophage T4 primase”, Biochemistry. 2001 Dec 18;40(50):15074-85
Ishmael, Faoud “Dynamic protein interactions in the bacteriophage T4 replisome”, Trends Biochem Sci. 2001 Sep;26(9):566-72
Ishmael, Faoud “Building a replisome solution structure by elucidation of protein-protein interactions in the bacteriophage T4 DNA polymerase holoenzyme”, J Biol Chem. 2001 Oct 19;276(42):39340-9
Ishmael, Faoud “Identification and mapping of protein-protein interactions between gp32 and gp59 by cross-linking”, J Biol Chem. 2001 Jul 6;276(27):25236-42
Ishmael, Faoud “Multimeric structure of the secreted meprin A metalloproteinase and characterization of the functional protomer”, J Biol Chem. 2001 Jun 22;276(25):23207-11
Karnama, Arash Poster presentation - "A case of retroperitoneal Schwannoma in a patient with transverse myelitis", PCIM (Penna College of Internal Medicine), Eastern Region Associate's Meeting, Geisinger Medical Center
Gabbay RA; Khan L, & Peterson K Journal Submission - "Critical Features for a Successful Implementation of a Diabetes Registry", Submitted to: Diabetes and Technology Journal
Sadeghi MM, Krassilnikova S, Zhang J, Gharaei AA, Fassaei HR, Esmailzadeh L, Kooshkabadi A, Edwards S, Yalamanchili P, Harris TD, Sinusas AJ, Zaret BL, Bender JR. Detection of injury-induced vascular remodeling by targeting activated alphavbeta3 integrin in vivo. Circulation. 2004 Jul 6;110(1):84-90. Epub 2004 Jun 21.
Sadeghi MM, Schechner JS, Krassilnikova S, Gharaei AA, Zhang J, Kirkiles-Smith N, Sinusas AJ, Zaret BL, Bender JR. Vascular cell adhesion molecule-1-targeted detection of endothelial activation in human microvasculature. Transplant Proc. 2004 Jun;36(5):1585-91.
Krassilnikova, Svetlana Poster presentation - "Kimura Disease - What should an allergist know", Am Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI); San Antonio, TX
Kura, Raghuveer Correlation of electrogastrogram (EGG) rhythms with presenting symptoms and gastric emptying in 161 patients referred for study. Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Wake Forest University Health Sciences*. Neurogasterentology and Motility, Volume 17; Issue 3
Kura, Raghuveer Poster Presentation - Correlation of electrogastrogram (EGG) rhythms with presenting symptoms and gastric emptying in 161 patients referred for study, International Electrogastrography Society (IEGGS), Chicago June 2005.
Kura, Raghuveer
Prostaglandins mediate differences in human mammary
and radial artery responses to hypoxia.
Faseb Journal 16 (5): A862-A862 Part 2 Mar 22 2002.
Kura, Raghuveer 6-Aminonicotinamide and epiandrosterone, inhibitors of NADPH generation by the pentose phosphate pathway, regulate bovine coronary arterial tone. Circulation 104 (17): 195 Suppl. S OCT 23, 2001
Kura, Raghuveer The nitrosothiol SNAP elicits pulmonary artery relaxation under hypoxia via a novel mechanism independent of cyclic GMP and potassium channels. Circulation 104 (17): 1194 Suppl. S OCT 23 2001.
Kura, Raghuveer Carbon dioxide field flooding during intracardiac surgery. Cardiovascular Engineering, 03 / 2002, Volume: 7: p63, Pages: 130
Kura R, Xu L, Koch KL, Ouyang A First Prize/Basic research category: Poster presentation - "Association of Gastrointestinal symptoms: Electrogastrogram (EGG) and gastric emptying in patients referred with refractory dyspepsia symptoms". PMS (Pennsylvania Medical Society); Hershey Lodge, Hershey PA
Kura Raghuveer, Xu L, Koch KL, Ouyang A Poster Presentation - "Association of Gastrointestinal symptoms: Electrogastrogram (EGG) and gastric emptying in patients referred with refractory dyspepsia symptoms" - ACP Annual Session, San Francisco CA
Mincarelli, Barbara Medical Grand Rounds - "CPC... An Unknown Case", Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine, September 2004
Moore, John (w/Drs. Fulchiero, Babitt, Abendroth & Harvey) Abstract - "Recurrent metastatic nodular melanoma tot he placenta: a case presentation, literature review, and discussion of current therapeutic options" National AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) Meeting, Washington DC
Mukai, Ai Abstract - 2nd Place Clinical Vignette - "The Effect of Modafinil on Self-esteem in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: A Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature" - PMS (Pennsylvania Medical Society); Hershey Lodge, Hershey PA
Mukai A,
Costa JL The effect of modafinil on self-esteem in spinal
cord injury patients: a report of 2 cases and review of the literature.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 Sep;86(9):1887-9.
Mukai, Ai Poster Presentation - "The Effect of Modafinil on Self-esteem in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury: 2 Case Reports", American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 66th Annual Assembly; Philadelphia PA
Kassam S, Cantor WJ, Patel D, Gilchrist IC, Winegard LD, Rea ME, Bowman KA, Chisholm RJ, Strauss BH. Radial versus femoral access for rescue percutaneous coronary intervention with adjuvant glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor use. Can J Cardiol. 2004 Dec;20(14):1439-42.
Rider, Nick Medical Grand Rounds - "Improving Asthma Outcomes at Hershey Medical Center", Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine; January 2005
Rider, Nick Poster Presentation - "Assessment of Asthma Care at a University Center" Presented at the American College of Asthma Allergy and Immunology National Meeting, Boston, MA; November 2004
Rider, Nick Poster presentation - "Selective IgM deficiency: Immunology and Clinical Presentations", Am Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology; San Antonio, TX; March 2005
Rider, Nick Poster Presentation – “Anaphylaxis to Topical Medications: A Case of Anaphylaxis to Compound W” American College of Asthma, Allergy and Immunology; Anaheim, CA; November 2005.
Schreibman IR, Baker M, Amos C, McGarrity TJ. The hamartomatous polyposis syndromes: a clinical and molecular review. Am J Gastroenterol. 2005 Feb;100(2):476-90. Review
Veliuona, Michael Poster - Winner/Poster of Distinction, Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia (GAVE): A Prospective Study of Fourteen Patients with Cirrhosis", Digestive Diseases Week, Chicago IL
Wahlers, Brenda Medical Grand Rounds - "Improving Asthma Outcomes at Hershey Medical Center", Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine
Willie, Shern Medical Grand Rounds - "Perspectives of an Overseas Elective in Kenya, East Africa", Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine
Zaidi, AN Poster - First Place Clinical Vignette -"Case Report: Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome leading reversible myocarditis", PMS (Pennsylvania Medical Society); Hershey Lodge, Hershey PA, Oct 2004
Zaidi, AN Medical Grand Rounds -"CPC... An Unknown Case", Penn State-Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine, September 2004
Zaidi, AN Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome leading to reversible myocarditis. Can J Clin Pharmacol. 2005 Winter; 12(1):e33-40. Epub 2005 Feb 4.
Zaidi AN Rhabdomyolysis after correction of hyponatremia in psychogenic polydipsia possibly complicated by ziprasidone, Ann Pharmacother. 2005 Oct; 39(10):1726-30. Epub 2005 Aug 30.
Zaidi AN, Dettorre MD, Ceneviva GD, Thomas NJ. Epoprostenol and home mechanical ventilation for pulmonary hypertension associated with chronic lung disease, Pediatr Pulmonol. 2005 Sep; 40(3):265-9.
Zaidi AN, Ceneviva GD, Phipps LM, Dettorre MD, Mart CR, Thomas NJ Myocardial Calcification Caused by Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Due to Dietary Deficiency of Calcium and Vitamin D. Pediatr Cardiol. 2005 Feb 10; [Epub ahead of print]
Zaidi AN Medical Grand Rounds - Residents as Investigators: Award Winning House-Staff Research Presentations, The Penn State Milton S.Hershey Medical Center, Department of Medicine, February 2005
Zaidi AN Cardiology Grand Rounds - Sudden cardiac death: A case of Takayasu’s Arteritis. Penn State Children’s Hospital & The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, The Pennsylvania State University - College of Medicine, Hershey, Pennsylvania, May 2004
Zaidi AN Combined Medicine and Pediatric Grand Rounds, CPC – A case of Paget-Schroetter Syndrome, The Penn State Children’s Hospital & The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, March 2005
Zaidi AN Poster - First Place Clinical Vignette -"Case Report: Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome leading reversible myocarditis", The Pennsylvania College of Internal Medicine, Eastern Region Associate’s Meeting, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
Zaidi AN, Davis SM Poster presentation Painful Nerves: A rare case of Garin-Bujadoux-Bannwarth-Syndrome, PMS (Pennsylvania Medical Society); Hershey Lodge, Hershey PA, Oct 2005
Zaidi AN, Davis SM Oral Presentation - First Place - Painful Nerves: A rare case of Garin-Bujadoux-Bannwarth-Syndrome, PCIM (Pennsylvania College of Internal Medicine); Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, Nov 2005.
* Penn State Internal Medicine resident names are highlighted and in bold where there is more than one author.