Wednesday, October 14, 2026
University of Florida | Malachowsky Hall
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Basic, Clinical and Population
Basic Research Abstracts
Abstract 01 — Alexandria Juffre
Effect of REV-ERB agonism on the endothelin axis in PER1 KO Dahl salt-sensitive rats
Physiology and Aging
Graduate Student
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Abstract 03 — Tanmay Arekar
Heme-Induced Ferroptosis Exacerbates Tissue Injury in Disseminated Candida albicans Infection
Medicine
Graduate Student
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Abstract 07 — Yung-Yu Cheng
Adipose-Specific MIMS1 Overexpression Preserves Brown Adipose Tissue Function and Improves Metabolic Adaption to Chronic High-Fat Diet
Animal Sciences
Graduate Student
Abstract 09 — Ashley Darakjian
Activation of cardiomyocyte NLRP3 inflammasome via calcium mobilization
Department of Medicine
Graduate Student
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Abstract 11 — Katherine Gegoutchadze
Adipose-Derived Secretome as a Therapeutic for Viral Myocarditis
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Medicine
Graduate Student
Modulating Dietary Iron to Enhance Metabolic Fitness – A Preclinical Study
Abstract 12 — Akshaya Govarthanan
Food Science and Human Nutrition
Graduate Student
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2026 CICMD Early Career Symposium Abstract -Akshaya
Abstract 13 — Mia Hall
Characterizing affective dysfunction across rodent models of pulmonary hypertension
Neuroscience
Graduate Student
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Abstract 14 — Garrett Knotts
A BOLD Approach to Uncover Mechanisms Driving Hepatic Oxygen Handling in Response to Acute Glucose Stimulus
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Graduate Student
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Abstract 21 — Fahim Rejanur Tasin
Vascular Calcification: Identifying Functional Regulatory Variants and Target Genes
Physiology and Aging
Graduate Student
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Abstract 22 — Deep Thakkar
From UF to Zurich: Bridging Space Biology, Engineered Tissues, and Human Health through a Transatlantic Parabolic Flight Campaign
Department of Cellular and Systems Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy
Graduate Student
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Abstract 23 — Yubo Wang
Hepatocyte FAM210A deficiency disrupts mitochondrial function and triggers juvenile steatosis with compensatory repair in adulthood
Department of Animal Sciences
Postdoctoral Researcher
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Abstract 27 — Yumei Zhou
Deficiency of chromatin regulator DPF2 disrupts hepatic bile acid homeostasis and exacerbates liver injury and fibrosis in MASH
Animal Sciences
Graduate Student
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Abstract 34 — Bryanna Broderick
Sex Differences in the Kidney Circadian Transcriptome
Physiology and Aging
Graduate Student
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Clinical Research
Abstract 05 — Chidimma Azubuike
Monitoring Postpartum Hypertension Outcomes Using Ecological Momentary Assessment (MOMitor™)
Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy
Graduate Student
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Abstract 17 — David Mejia
A Tool, Not a Replacement: Young Latino Men’s Perspectives on AI Tools for Physical Activity Promotion
Health Education and Behavior
Graduate Student
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Abstract 18 — Ngoc Thuy Tram (Tram) Nguyen
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Prognostic Value of Blood Pressure Time-in-Target Range (BP-TTR) in Hypertension with Coronary Artery Disease
Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Graduate Student
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Abstract 24 — Francesca Wilkins
Social Media and Food Content: A Qualitative Exploration of Black/African American Young Adult Women’s Experiences
Health Education & Behavior
Graduate Student
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Abstract 25 — Selina Willfort
Weight loss medication stigma: “shortcut beliefs” among users of GLP-1s
Health Education and Behavior
Graduate Student
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Abstract 28 — Dominick J. Lemas
Trends in GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Records Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics
Faculty
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Abstract 29 — Jacob Ricci
Sex and Age Differences in Acute Myocarditis and Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Single-Center Cohort Study
Physiology and Aging
Graduate Student
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Population Research
Abstract 04 — Margaret Ayorinde
Pre-Diagnostic Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index and Individual Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Conditions: Mechanism-Specific Associations in a Kidney Cancer Cohort
Nursing
Graduate Student
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Abstract 06 — Yishan (Annie) Chen
Trends in Contraceptive Use Among Reproductive-Aged Women Initiating Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists, 2014–2023: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Graduate Student
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Abstract 08 — Yi-Jou Chou
Association of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists with Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy
Graduate Student
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Abstract 10 — Fanxing Du
Effectiveness and Safety of Percutaneous Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion in Cancer Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Graduate Student
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Abstract 15 — Pareeta Kotecha
Adiposity Outcomes and Linear Growth Trajectories in Children and Adolescents with Obesity and/or Type 2 Diabetes Using Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists
Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy
Graduate Student
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Abstract 16 — Parshan Marvasti
Cannabis Exposure and Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Narrative Review of Systematic Reviews with Meta-Analysis
College of Pharmacy
Doctoral Student
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Abstract 19 — Shu Niu
Cost-Effectiveness of GLP-1 RA Plus SGLT2i Versus SGLT2i in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy
Graduate Student
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Abstract 20 — Kayla Smith
Potential Thiazide-Induced Prescribing Cascades in Medicare Beneficiaries with and without Chronic Kidney Disease
Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy
Graduate Student
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Abstract 26 — Kate Worwag
Machine Learning-Derived Ultra-Processed Food Subtypes Show Distinct Associations with Metabolic Risk and Cognitive Performance
Clinical and Health Psychology
Graduate Student
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Undergraduate Research
Abstract 30 — Daniel Semenovitch
Adipose-Derived Secretome as a Therapeutic for Viral Myocarditis
Division of Cardiovascular Medicine
Undergraduate Student
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Abstract 31 — Robert DiNunzio
Mapping Hypothalamic Glial Responses in Chronic Hypoxia-Induced Pulmonary Hypertension: The Arcuate Nucleus
Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Undergraduate Student
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Abstract 32 — Rachel Lee
Time-Restricted Feeding Increases Renal Aquaporin-2 Expression Without Altering Sodium Transporters in Aged Male Mice
Physiology and Aging
Undergraduate Student
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Abstract 33 — Mohan Nakka
Identifying Genetic Risk Factors for Vascular Calcification
Physiology
Undergraduate Student
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Mohan Nakka CICMD abstract 2026
Abstract 02 — Kaushal Vedula
Metabolic Alterations in the Exocrine Pancreas in Type 1 Diabetes
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Undergraduate Student
About the CICMD Early Career Symposium
The CICMD Early Career Symposium provides trainees and early-career researchers with an opportunity to present their work, receive feedback and build connections across disciplines. The symposium reflects the Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases’ commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research and supporting the development of scientists across career stages.
Center for Integrative Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases (CICMD)
University of Florida