LMU-DCOM Students Win at 134th Annual Tennessee Academy of Science Meeting

student research winners

Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (LMU-DCOM) students excelled at the 134th Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science (TAS), hosted on November 23, 2024, on LMU’s campus in Harrogate. The event brought together undergraduate and graduate students from universities across Tennessee to present groundbreaking research.

 

LMU-DCOM students stood out among their peers by earning top honors in multiple categories:

 

  • Microbiology
    • 1st Place, Poster: Andrea Jorratt, D. Patel, LMU-DCOM
    • Mentor: Dr. Dominic Palazzolo
    • “Antimicrobial Effect of Dimethylsulfone on Growth of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Its Toxicity on Oral Epithelial Cells.”

 

  • Health and Medical Science
    • 2nd Place, Graduate Poster: Brook Prysi, I. Senft-Daniel, LMU-DCOM
    • Mentor: Dr. Lindsey Miller
    • “Involuntary Leg Fidgeting as an Early Sign of Parkinson's Disease.”

 

LMU-DCOM congratulates all winners for their exceptional achievements. Engaging in research plays a vital role in the education of medical students by providing them with invaluable skills in critical thinking, data analysis and the application of scientific knowledge to real-world challenges. Research opportunities allow students to deepen their understanding of medical science while contributing to advancements that can improve patient outcomes. These experiences build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and innovation in medicine.

 

The DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine is located on the campus of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, and at LMU-Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee. LMU-DCOM is an integral part of LMU’s values-based learning community and is dedicated to preparing the next generation of osteopathic physicians to provide health care in the often-underserved region of Appalachia and beyond. For more information about LMU-DCOM, call 1.800.325.0900, ext. 7082, email dcom@LMUnet.edu, or visit us online at http://med.LMUnet.edu.

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