
Congratulations to the Award Finalists!
Award finalists were selected by an interprofessional committee of abstract reviewers. Winning teams are determined by judges who consist of faculty, practitioners, staff, and community members across professions.
Best in IPE
Best Interprofessional Project
Winners to be announced soon.
Best in Research Award Finalists
Best in Research Finalists
R-03 Pre-Procedure Fresh Frozen Plasma Does Not Reduce Bleeding Risk and is Associated With Increased Mortality in Patients With Cirrhosis And Coagulopathy
Authors: Mahnoor Liaqat, Priyanka Jagannathan, Deepak Agrawal, Zhouwen Tang, Cristal Brown, and Linda Feagins
Supervising Faculty: Linda Feagins
Profession: MedicineR-06 Impact of the Political and Legal Landscape on OB-GYNs in States with Restrictive vs. Non-Restrictive Abortion Laws
Author: Frances Cates
Supervising Faculty: Alison Brooks, Margaret Whitney
Professions: Liberal Arts, Natural SciencesR-10 Real-World Effectiveness of the Low FODMAP Diet and Other Diet Interventions for Functional GI Disorders, Under Guidance of a Dietitian
Authors: Darshil Choksi, Noah Fanous, Srivani Mandaloju, Kaeli Kampschmidt, Clara DiVincenzo, Linda Feagins
Supervising Faculty: Linda Feagins
Professions: Medicine, Public Health, Natural Sciences, Nutrition/DieteticsR-15 Assessing Training Histories and Needs of Harm Reduction Workers: Identifying Gaps to Enhance Competency
Authors: Srinidhi Mahadevan, Katie McCormick, Megan Wittig, and Kasey Claborn
Supervising Faculty: Kasey Claborn
Professions: Natural Sciences, Social Work, Public Health
Best in Quality Improvement Award Finalists
Best in Quality Improvement Finalists
Q-02 Medicine in Motion: Revolutionizing OTC Medication Inventory Management at Camp CAMP
Authors: Aldwin Martin, Marina Serbantez, Mary Alicaway, Amberly Torres, Casey Carswell, Cindy Nguyen, Sarah Kubes, and Justina Lipscomb
Supervising Faculty: Sarah Kubes, Justina Lipscomb
Profession: PharmacyQ-05 Enhancing Resource Navigation of Individuals Living with Sickle Cell Disease in Central Texas
Authors: Madelyn Hall, Lauren Schouest, Tori Mattison, Hannah Lerma, Andrea Collado-Florez, Jennifer Tran, DeAnna Navarro, Vanessa Fernandez, Timi Ariyo, Veronica Young, and Collin Hovinga
Supervising Faculty: Collin Hovinga, Veronica Young
Professions: Pharmacy, Social Work, NursingQ-08 Sleep Disorder Screening in Children with Headache: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Authors: Dawn McElvain, Lindsay Elton, Jennifer Flippo, and Stephanie Key
Supervising Faculty: Jennifer Flippo, Stephanie Key
Professions: Nursing, MedicineQ-12 The Role for Suicide Risk Assessment Screening in the Pediatric Orthopedic Clinic
Authors: Jordan Tanyi, Cortney Matthews, Trayce Gray, Niamh McMahon, and Hilton Gottschalk
Supervising Faculty: Hilton Gottschalk
Professions: Medicine, Research
Best in Health Innovation Award Finalists
Best in Health Innovation Finalists
H-07 Developing a Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Curriculum for Medical Students
Authors: Uma Jacobs, Bridget Fitzgerald, Samantha Shulhan, Samuel Burr, and Mary Velasquez
Supervising Faculty: Mary Velasquez
Professions: Medicine, Social WorkH-13 Innovative Dietary Intervention for PCOS Management: A Nutrient-Dense Granola Bar Approach
Authors: Emma Grace Weber, and Marcela Turner
Supervising Faculty: Drew Hayes
Profession: Nutrition/Dietetics
Best in Community Engagement Award Finalists
Best in Community Engagement Finalists
C-01 Evaluating Dyslipidemia Education in the Austin Community
Authors: Nora Abifaraj, Johann Lin, Rachel Helbling, Lauren Burnett, Sydney Saenz, Grace Phelps, Monica Milonovich, Amanda Stallings, and W. Renee' Acosta
Supervising Faculty: Monica Milonovich, W. Renee' Acosta
Professions: Pharmacy, Nutrition/DieteticsC-04 Pills and Plates: Interprofessional Education and Consultations for Drug, Food, and Supplement Interactions in Older Adults
Authors: Terrence Cruz, Angelica Arana, Micaela Polasek, Maya Ramirez, Brittney Salcido, Cynthia Nguyen, Kelley Gallant, Lance Whitlock, Grace Lee, and Kelly Reveles
Supervising Faculty: Grace Lee, Kelly Reveles
Professions: Pharmacy, Public Health, Nutrition/DieteticsC-08 Out With the Old, In With the New: Perceptions and Practices Regarding Medication Disposal Among Older Adults in San Antonio
Authors: J. Madeline Lampe, Laura Villarreal, Erik Coronado, Nahal Iranpour, Jacob Lackey, Cindy Nguyen, and Travis Carlson
Supervising Faculty: Travis Carlson, Justin Pedigo
Profession: PharmacyC-12 Assessing Current Undergraduate Understanding Regarding HPV Vaccination at The University of Texas at Austin
Authors: Shwetha Srinivasan, Ridhima Challa, Hannah Nguyen, and Kayleigh Spaulding
Supervising Faculty: Kayleigh Spaulding, Brittany O'Malley
Professions: Natural Sciences, Kinesiology & Health EducationC-15 Exploring Perceptions of HPV Risks and Motivations to Vaccination in MSM at a Community-Based HIV Clinic
Authors: Sunny Sandhu, and Jon Trujillo, and KC Koepp
Supervising Faculty: Ivatury Joga, Crystal Walker
Profession: MedicineC-18 Addressing Food Insecurity and Inequity in Austin Travis County Using Community Based Participatory Research
Authors: Davina Tran, Noah Meah, Aishi Ranjan, and Nitakuwa Barrett Orsak
Supervising Faculty: Nitakuwa Barrett Orsak
Professions: Engineering, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Public Health
Best in Literature Review Award Finalists
Best in Literature Review Finalists
LR-02 SAINT rTMS in Treating Depression: A Literature Review
Authors: Grant Marshall, Elyse Lemke, Ila Kamath, Juneid Mosaheb, Trihn Lam, and Sean O'Sullivan
Supervising Faculty: Sean O'Sullivan
Professions: Psychology, Research, MedicineLR-06 HIV Screening Uptake in Non-Clinical Settings for U.S. MSM Populations
Author: Jeremy Martinelli
Supervising Faculty: Carol Delville
Profession: NursingLR-12 Role of Interprofessional Teams in Managing Post-Surgical Outcomes in Orthopedics: A Scoping Review
Authors: Esha Gupta, and Jordan Tanyi
Supervising Faculty: Travis Crook
Profession: Medicine

Best Project-in-Progress Award Finalists
Best Project-in-Progress Finalists
C-17 Screening Tools for Social Drivers of Health in Pediatric Populations
Authors: Annie Zhang, Christie Trinh, Presley Depperschmidt, Neal Buranday, Paige Mariscal, Elizabeth Longo, Clarissa Banks, Ryan Lowery, and Morgan Stewart
Supervising Faculty: Morgan Stewart, Veronica Young
Professions: Pharmacy, Social Work, MedicineH-03 Empowering Providers in Healthcare: A Guide for Clinicians Outside HIV Specialization
Authors: Phuong Do, Danielle Bates, Chanelle Duncan, Jonathan Glover, Isabella Gonzalez, K. Ashley Garling-Nañez, Holli Temple, and Michelle Osorio
Supervising Faculty: Holli Temple, K. Ashley Garling-Nañez
Professions: Pharmacy, Public HealthH-12 Pilot Evaluation of a Novel, Educational Board Game, “Journey to Recovery,” as a Teaching and Learning Tool
Authors: Sydney K. Saenz, Lindsey J. Loera, Morgan P. Stewart, Andres Temblador, and Molly A. Nichols
Supervising Faculty: Molly A. Nichols
Professions: Pharmacy, SociologyQ-03 Project SPARK: Surveying Proficiency in Adolescent Mental Health Resources and Knowledge.
Authors: Isaac Dominguez, Adam Campos, Madison Dishaw, Nancy Teng, Caroline Bradley, Amarachi Onwuzurigbo, Elizabeth Longo, Nalinda Charnsangavej, Melissa Reyes, Samantha Catanzano, and Jenna Summerlin
Supervising Faculty: Samantha Catanzano, and Jenna Summerlin
Professions: Pharmacy, Medicine
Best in Visual
Best in Visual
The Best in Visual Winner will be announced the week of April 21st.
People's Choice Award
People's Choice Award
Showcase registrants will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite projects in the People's Choice Award category. Voting opens on 4/18/25.