Congratulations to the award winners and finalists!
Award finalists were selected by an interprofessional committee of abstract reviewers. Winning teams were determined by judges who consisted of faculty, practitioners, staff, and community members across professions.
Best in IPE
Best Interprofessional Project
1ST PLACE:
C-14 Collaborative Consultations for Drug, Food, and Supplement Interactions in Older Adults by Pharmacy and Dietetic Students. Authors: Maria Gugliano (Pharmacy), Saumyaa Patel (Pharmacy), William Elizondo (Pharmacy), Bilkisu Gandi (Pharmacy), Kristen Kumi (Pharmacy), Jacqueline Maciel (Pharmacy), Chloe Pineda (Pharmacy), Chelsea Carriker (Nutrition/Dietetics), Kelly Reveles (Pharmacy), and Grace Lee (Pharmacy). Faculty advisors: Kelly Reveles (Pharmacy) and Grace Lee (Pharmacy).
2ND PLACE:
R-04 Assessing Nutritional Knowledge, Eating Habits, and Food Accessibility Among UT Austin Students in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Authors: Daniel Ghaly (Natural Sciences), Maria Ghaly (Natural Sciences), Anya Chatterjee (Natural Sciences), Giselle Estrada (Public Health), and Kareena Shokar (Public Health). Faculty advisor: Erin Garcia (University Health Services).
3RD PLACE:
Q-20 Patient and Staff Perspectives on Rideshare Services Providing Access to Care at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Authors: Jennifer Tran (Pharmacy), Bridget Arellano (Pharmacy), Chaitali Patel (Pharmacy), Jillian Rosenzweig (Pharmacy), Reem Ahmad (Pharmacy), Soonmo Kwon (Pharmacy), Carmen Cardenas (Nursing), Morgan Stewart (Pharmacy), and Veronica Young (Pharmacy). Faculty advisors: Veronica Young (Pharmacy) and Morgan Stewart (Pharmacy).
Best in Research, Health Innovation, and Literature Review
Best in Research
1ST PLACE:
R-04 Assessing Nutritional Knowledge, Eating Habits, and Food Accessibility Among UT Austin Students in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Authors: Daniel Ghaly (Natural Sciences), Maria Ghaly (Natural Sciences), Anya Chatterjee (Natural Sciences), Giselle Estrada (Public Health), and Kareena Shokar (Public Health). Faculty advisor: Erin Garcia (University Health Services).
2ND PLACE (TIE):
R-02 Metabolic Risk Networks and Cognitive Domains in Children. Authors: Christian Corral (Kinesiology & Health Education) and Darla Castelli (Physical Therapy). Faculty advisor: Darla Castelli (Physical Therapy).
R-25 Interim Analysis: Preference Between Traditional and AI-Generated Colon Cancer Staging Patient Education Materials. Authors: Kathia Nitsch (Business) and Joga Ivatury (Medicine). Faculty advisor: Joga Ivatury (Medicine).
3RD PLACE:
R-01 Understanding Barriers for Kidney Transplantation Candidates: Exploring Disparities from the Viewpoint of an Interprofessional Team at an Abdominal Transplant Center. Authors: Imani Butler (Medicine), Francisco Cordero (Business), Susan Esparza (Business), Alejandro Gonzales (Business), David Robles (Business), Christopher West (Business), and Joel Adler (Medicine). Faculty advisor: Joel Adler (Medicine).
FINALIST:
R-03 Inclusive places for health? Access to physical activity promoting neighborhood environments by nativity status and race/ethnicity in Austin, Texas. Authors: Hue Mai (Public Health), Eugene Resendiz (Public Health), and Deborah Salvo (Public Health). Faculty Advisor: Deborah Salvo (Public Health).
Best in Health Innovation
1ST PLACE:
H-12 Creation of a Dermatology Photo Education Curriculum. Authors: Nneka Ede (Medicine), Emily Clarke (Medicine), Mika Tabata (Medicine), Dayna Diven (Medicine) Anokhi Jambusaria (Medicine), and Lia Gracey (Medicine). Faculty advisors: Dayna Diven (Medicine), Anokhi Jambusaria (Medicine), and Lia Gracey (Medicine).
2ND PLACE:
H-13 Multi-Modal Advancements in Wound Care using an Interdisciplinary, Binational Approach in Western Kenya. Authors: Arielle Warren (Nursing), Sweccha Guntamukkala (Natural Sciences), Mackenzie Noell (Natural Sciences), Isabel Richards (Engineering), Megha Bhatia (Health & Society), Mercy Chepkemoi (Nursing), Wilson Kimutai (Nursing), Shawn Fan (Nursing), O'Brien Kyololo (Nursing), and Julie Zuniga (Nursing). Faculty advisors: Julie Zuniga (Nursing) and Janet Ellzey (Engineering).
3RD PLACE:
H-01 Health Insurance Education for College Students. Authors: Anya Chatterjee (Natural Sciences), Daniel Ghaly (Natural Sciences), and Maria Ghaly (Natural Sciences). Faculty advisor: Erin Garcia (University Health Services).
Best in Literature Review
BEST IN LITERATURE REVIEW WINNER:
LR-01 Comparison of Help-Seeking Behaviors in Adolescents and Young Adults with Nonsuicidal Self-Injury: An Integrative Review. Authors: Nani Kim (Nursing), Cara Young (Nursing), Lynn Rew (Nursing), and Bora Kim (Nursing). Faculty advisors: Cara Young (Nursing) and Lynn Rew (Nursing).
FINALIST:
LR-08 A Systematic Review of Gene Editing Delivery Systems for Glioblastoma Multiforme. Authors: Abhinav Harihar (Natural Sciences), Celeste Gonzalez Osorio (Liberal Arts), Gillian Witten (Natural Sciences), Sean O'Leary (Medicine), and Nico Osier (Nursing). Faculty advisor: Nico Osier (Nursing).
Best in Community Engagement and Quality Improvement
Best in Community Engagement
1ST PLACE:
C-14 Collaborative Consultations for Drug, Food, and Supplement Interactions in Older Adults by Pharmacy and Dietetic Students. Authors: Maria Gugliano (Pharmacy), Saumyaa Patel (Pharmacy), William Elizondo (Pharmacy), Bilkisu Gandi (Pharmacy), Kristen Kumi (Pharmacy), Jacqueline Maciel (Pharmacy), Chloe Pineda (Pharmacy), Chelsea Carriker (Nutrition/Dietetics), Kelly Reveles (Pharmacy), and Grace Lee (Pharmacy). Faculty advisors: Kelly Reveles (Pharmacy) and Grace Lee (Pharmacy).
2ND PLACE:
C-16 Leveraging Interprofessional Teams to Address Community Health Challenges at a Student-Run Free Clinic. Authors: Saniya Gayake (Medicine), Sahana Prabhu (Medicine), Jensen Gary (Medicine), Khyati Mali (Engineering), Breanna McQueen (Liberal Arts), Krishna Hariprasad (Natural Sciences), and Katie Se (Natural Sciences). Faculty advisors: John Luk (Medicine) and Veronica Young (Pharmacy).
3RD PLACE:
C-15 Evaluating the Need for Emergency Contraception Resources at the University of Texas at Austin. Authors: Frances Cates (Public Health), Niels Levy-Thiebaut (Natural Sciences), Nikita Kakkad (Engineering), and Krishna Hariprasad (Natural Sciences). Faculty advisor: Lauren Thaxton (Medicine).
Best in Quality Improvement
1ST PLACE:
Q-02 Assessment of Medication Refill Interventions to Overcome Barriers at a Large Federally Qualified Health Center. Authors: Kayla Walker (Pharmacy), Tiffany Suriadinata (Pharmacy), Alexiss Dennett-Zuniga (Pharmacy), Sabrina Guerra (Pharmacy), Navin Kumar (Pharmacy), Felipe Gomez (Pharmacy), Kathryn Litten (Pharmacy), April Hinds (Pharmacy), and Leslie Simien (Pharmacy). Faculty advisor: Kathryn Litten (Pharmacy).
2ND PLACE:
Q-20 Patient and Staff Perspectives on Rideshare Services Providing Access to Care at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Authors: Jennifer Tran (Pharmacy), Bridget Arellano (Pharmacy), Chaitali Patel (Pharmacy), Jillian Rosenzweig (Pharmacy), Reem Ahmad (Pharmacy), Soonmo Kwon (Pharmacy), Carmen Cardenas (Nursing), Morgan Stewart (Pharmacy), and Veronica Young (Pharmacy). Faculty advisors: Veronica Young (Pharmacy) and Morgan Stewart (Pharmacy).
3RD PLACE:
Q-01 Exploring Opportunities to Expand Naloxone Access and Save Lives on Campus: A SHIFTovation Project Report. Authors: Sofia Garcia (Pharmacy), Lindsey Loera (Pharmacy), Andres Temblador (Pharmacy), Kate Lower (Social Work), AJ Inglis (Social Work), Hannah Bobker (Social Work), Claire Zagorski (Pharmacy),and Lucas Hill (Pharmacy). Faculty advisors: Lindsey Loera (Pharmacy) and Lucas Hill (Pharmacy).
FINALIST:
Q-03 Restarting Sustainable Nurse-led Maternity Tours at a Regional Mid-sized Hospital. Author: Freida Miller (Nursing). Faculty advisor: Lisa Morris (Nursing).
People's Choice Winners, Best Project-in-Progress, and Best in Visual
People's Choice Award Winners
1ST PLACE:
R-29 Degradation of Polystyrene by Superworms: Future Plastic Waste and Microplastic Accumulation Management. Authors: Mansi Patel (Natural Sciences) and Kaila Navyelt (Natural Sciences). Faculty advisor: Kasia Dinkeloo (Natural Sciences).
2ND PLACE:
Q-20 Patient and Staff Perspectives on Rideshare Services Providing Access to Care at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Authors: Jennifer Tran (Pharmacy), Bridget Arellano (Pharmacy), Chaitali Patel (Pharmacy), Jillian Rosenzweig (Pharmacy), Reem Ahmad (Pharmacy), Soonmo Kwon (Pharmacy), Carmen Cardenas (Nursing), Morgan Stewart (Pharmacy), and Veronica Young (Pharmacy). Faculty advisors: Morgan Stewart (Pharmacy) and Veronica Young (Pharmacy).
3RD PLACE:
Q-09 Enhancing Medication Reconciliation Processes: Insights from a Quality Improvement Project at Dell Seton Medical Center. Authors: Grace Clark (Pharmacy), Kris Rodriguez (Pharmacy), Delynn Pesek (Pharmacy), Irene Lee (Pharmacy), Damaris Jacota (Pharmacy), Denise Kelley (Pharmacy), and Kristin Janzen (Pharmacy). Faculty advisors: Kristin Janzen (Pharmacy) and Denise Kelley (Pharmacy).
Best Project-in-Progress
BEST PROJECT IN PROGRESS WINNER:
H-09 Perception of Artificial Intelligence Implementation by Mental Health Professionals. Authors: Zachary Taylor (Pharmacy), Quinn Mosgrove (Pharmacy), Sian Behrendt-McLeroy (Pharmacy), Dominique Lopez (Pharmacy), Linh Vuong (Pharmacy), Kelly Yu (Pharmacy), Jennifer Hoang (Pharmacy), Janet Walkow (Pharmacy), and Craig Watkins (IC2 Institute). Faculty advisors: Craig Watkins (IC2 Institute) and Janet Walkow (Pharmacy).
FINALISTS:
C-07 Enhancing HIV Patient Care Using ‘RAISED’ Communication for Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment. Authors: James Sagun (Pharmacy), King Dang (Pharmacy), Riley Russell (Pharmacy), Camryn Kaderka (Pharmacy), Pau Rios (Pharmacy), Michelle Osorio (Public Health), and Ashley Garling-Nanez (Pharmacy) Faculty advisor: Ashley Garling-Nanez (Pharmacy).
Q-09 Enhancing Medication Reconciliation Processes: Insights from a Quality Improvement Project at Dell Seton Medical Center. Authors: Grace Clark (Pharmacy), Kris Rodriguez (Pharmacy), Delynn Pesek (Pharmacy), Irene Lee (Pharmacy), Damaris Jacota (Pharmacy), Denise Kelley (Pharmacy), and Kristin Janzen (Pharmacy). Faculty advisors: Kristin Janzen (Pharmacy) and Denise Kelley (Pharmacy).
Q-10 Leveraging a Human-Centered Design Framework to Improve Longitudinal Care at a Student-Run Free Clinic: A Quality Improvement Initiative. Authors: Alexis de Montfort-Shepherd (Medicine), Sahana Prabhu (Medicine), Rosa Martinez (Medicine), Tanvi Kongara (Medicine), Krishna Hariprasad (Medicine), Sanika Mhatre (Natural Sciences), and Katie Se (Natural Sciences). Faculty advisors: Brandon Atillo (Medicine) and Lucas Artusi (Fine Arts).
Best in Visual
C-06 Patient and Healthcare Provider Engagement in the Parks Prescription Program. Authors: Ange Lu (Pharmacy), Haley Groff (Pharmacy), Quyen Dinh (Pharmacy), Rodney Gomez (Pharmacy), Amanda Mok (Pharmacy), Jennifer Hoang (Pharmacy), Sharon Rush (Pharmacy), and Amanda Stallings (Pharmacy). Faculty advisors: Sharon Rush (Pharmacy) and Amanda Stallings (Pharmacy).