College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Commencement Program
139th Year of
COMMENCEMENT
Spring 2023
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Commencement
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology
May 12, 2023
Order of Ceremony
Processional 2 – Colorado State Brass Quintet
Posting of the Colors – Wing Walker Honor Guard
National Anthem 1 – Colorado State Brass Quintet
Welcome and Introductions – Dean Sue VandeWoude
Student Remarks – Claire Conkling, Environmental Public Health
Recognition of Outstanding Achievements of Graduates – Dr. Sandra Quackenbush
Charge to the Class – Dr. Jan Nerger
Presentation of Class – Dr. Quackenbush
Conferring of Degrees – Betsy Markey
Diploma Distribution and Recognition 2 – Department Heads
Welcome to the Alumni Association – Dr. Phillip Quirk
Closing Remarks and Announcements – Dr. Colin Clay
Alma Mater and Recessional 2 – Colorado State Brass Quintet
1 Audience will stand
2 Audience may remain seated
College Marshals: Mr. Chase Weldon
Diploma Distribution: Dr. Phillip Quirk, Director, Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Neuroscience Program; Dr. Joshua Schaeffer, Associate Head, Assistant Professor, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences; Dr. Jennifer McLean, Associate Head, Associate Professor, Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology; Dr. Quint Winger, Associate Professor, Associate Department Head, Biomedical Sciences
On the Platform
Dr. Jan Nerger, Provost, Colorado State University
Betsy Markey, Board of Governors
Capt Rob Butler, Air Force ROTC, Military Sciences
Kyle Henley, Vice President for Marketing and Communications
Dr. Sue VandeWoude, Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Colin Clay, Executive Associate Dean, Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Sandra Quackenbush, Professor, Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs
Dr. Naomi Nishi, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dr. Naomi Ward, Professor, Department Head, Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology
Dr. Alexander Brandl, Professor, Interim Department Head, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
Dr. Noreen Reist, Professor, Director, Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neurosciences Program
Dr. Quint Winger, Associate Professor, Associate Department Head, Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Phillip Quirk, Director, Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Neuroscience Program
Dr. Joshua Schaeffer, Associate Head, Undergraduate Director, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
Dr. Jennifer McLean, Associate Head, Associate Professor, Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology
Announcers
Dr. Olivia Arnold, Associate Professor, Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
Elliot Cooper, Academic Success Coordinator, Neuroscience
Dr. Traci Kinkel, Instructor, Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
Dr. Christianne Magee, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Sciences
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Candidates for University Honors Scholar
Spring 2023
Jillian Acosta, Biomedical Sciences major with Anatomy and Physiology concentration and Watershed Science major and Chemistry and Spanish minor. Thesis title: Fluorescein-5-Isothiocyanate Leakage Measured by Mean Intensity ROI Used to Assess Effects of High Fat Diet and Stress Restraint on Female Mice in the Paraventricular Nucleus of the Hypothalamus.
Laurel Anderson, Biomedical Sciences major with Criminology and Criminal Justice concentration. Thesis title: The Effects of Traditional Chinese Medicine on Sleep.
Annalise Basch, Environmental Health major and Role of Sustainability In Peace And Reconciliation minor and Spanish minor and Food Science/Safety minor. Thesis title: An Exploration of Community Environmental Health Needs in Colorado.
Orion Benner, Neuroscience major and Biomedical Sciences minor with Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration. Thesis title: A Phenotypic Characterization of Autism-Associated Missense Mutations in Neuroligin-4X.
Jayla Bode, Neuroscience major and Biomedical Sciences minor and Chemistry minor with Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration. Thesis title: Evaluating the Neurocognitive Effects of Sports Related Concussion with the Use of EEG.
Tayler Bos, Neuroscience major with Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration. Thesis title: A Post-Pandemic World: The Effects of COVID-19-Induced Factors on Mental Health.
Zoe Burns, Biomedical Sciences major and Microbiology minor and Chemistry minor. Thesis title: Analysis of BVDV Infections in Pregnant Bovids and the Long-Lasting Effects of BVDV Infection During Gestation.
Cameron Cerefin, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Put Your Health in Your Hands: Educational Resources on STIs.
Sienna Colonese, Neuroscience major and Chemistry minor with Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration. Thesis title: An Individualized Investigation of Multiple Sclerosis and Cognitive Dysfunction.
Claire Conkling, Environmental Health major and Food Science/Safety minor. Thesis title: A Proposal for the Implementation of Food Safety into Hunters Education.
Ariana Crary, Neuroscience major with Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration. Thesis title: Associations Between Psychomotor and Balance Performance in Type 1 Diabetes.
Jarrett Deichman, Neuroscience major with Cell and Molecular Neuroscience concentration. Thesis title: Understanding Central Nervous System Immunity: A Neuroimmunology Review.
Bridget DeKam, Biomedical Sciences major with Ethics and Society certification. Thesis title: How Roe v Wade Follows a Similar Trend Regarding Female Health in Government Legislation.
Taylor Del Duca, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Professor.
Malini Desai, Biomedical Sciences major with Chemistry minor. Thesis title: A Review of Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Symptoms, Possible Causes, and Treatments.
Meghan Donaldson, Microbiology major with Chemistry minor. Thesis title: The Antiviral or Proviral Roles of Five RNA-Binding Proteins Identified in Zika-Infected Cells.
Emily Donohoe, Biomedical Sciences major with Chemistry minor. Thesis title: Impact of Time-Restricted Eating During Circadian Misalignment on Interstitial and Blood Glucose Levels.
Michael Doolittle, Neuroscience major with Cell and Molecular Neuroscience concentration and Biomedical Sciences minor. Thesis title: HIV and FIV Glycoproteins Increase Cellular Tau Pathology via cGMP-Dependent Kinase II Activation.
Alexis Ehrlich, Biomedical Scienc es major. Thesis title: Effect of Collagenase on Goblet Cells Using an Intestinal Microfluidic Device.
Aleyse Evers, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Articulation of Canine Skeleton and Analysis of Hip Dysplasia as It Is Connected to Anatomy and Mechanics of Coxofemoral Joint in Canines.
Jonathan Ferry, Biomedical Sciences major with ASBMB concentration and Microbiology major and Biochemistry major and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, and Biomedical Engineering minors. Thesis title: Classification of a Novel Flavivirus of South American Origin.
Jenna Gaskin, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Parkinson’s and Music: An Investigation of Applied Musical Methods to Treat Parkinson’s for Use by Physical Therapists.
Charlize Geer, Microbiology major and Entomology and Spanish minors. Thesis title: Fort Collins Butterfly Illustrations.
Erica Heistand, Neuroscience major with Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration. Thesis title: Evidence for the Efficacy of Sensory Integration Therapy for Individuals with Autism.
Jamie Henry, Biomedical Sciences major and Spanish minor. Thesis title: Diffusion Tensor-Based Analysis of White Matter Tracts in Aging Canine Brain Compared to Canine Cognitive Dysfunction Brain.
Kyle Hill, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Manipulation of B-Cells Using CRISPR-Cas9 as a Novel Theraphy for Myasthenia Gravis.
Gregory James, Biomedical Sciences major and Music, Stage, and Sports Production minor. Thesis title: “Why Should I Care?”: A Look at How Individuals Engage With Media About Conservation Issues.
David Jensen, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Out of Hospital Sudden Cardiopulmonary Arrest and Resuscitation: A Review of Methods, Technologies, and Outcomes.
Jack Jenson, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Mitochondrial and Metabolic Effects of Glucocorticoid Use in High Altitude Hypoxia Conditions.
Sreeya Kairamkonda, Biomedical Sciences major with Anatomy and Physiology concentration. Thesis title: Role of MRC1 and Its Regulation in DNA Replication.
Melissa Kirwan, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Antimicrobial Resistance in Veterinary Medicine: Trends Among Companion Animals and Possible Approaches.
Maria Krivoruk, Biomedical Sciences major and Chemistry and Russian Studies minors. Thesis title: Virtual Reality and the Brain: An Interactive Investigation of the Cranial Nerves Through VR.
Allison Kuehn, Neuroscience major with Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration. Thesis title: The Neural Underpinnings of Psychological Resiliency.
Jessica Lalone, Biomedical Sciences major and Spanish minor. Thesis title: Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding with Diverse Clients, Assessing the Feasibility of Implementing Assessments, Acceptability to Stakeholders and the Effectiveness of the Program.
Jessica Liddicoat, Biomedical Sciences major and American Sign Language minor and Youth Mentoring with Campus Connect certificate. Thesis title: Ascending and Descending Tracts in the Nervous System via Virtual Reality.
Megan Lie, Biomedical Sciences major with Anatomy and Physiology and Chemistry minor. Thesis title: Client Centered Communication for End-of-Life Issues in the Veterinary Field.
Delaney Lord, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Understanding Equine Asthma, Its Treatment, and Its Management.
Ema Lukinic, Neuroscience major with Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration and Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences minors. Thesis title: Prefrontal Projections to the Ventrolateral Medulla: Implications for Female Metabolic Regulation.
Abigail Mathis, Biomedical Sciences major and Spanish minor and Spanish for Animal Health Care certificate. Thesis title: Quiero Ser Veterinario: The Intersection of Veterinary Medicine and Education.
Lia Moon, Neuroscience major with Cell and Molecular Neuroscience concentration and Japanese minor. Thesis title: Food for the Mind and Body.
Clarisse Nadeau, Biomedical Sciences major and Chemistry and Spanish minors and Spanish for Animal Health Care certificate. Thesis title: The Evolution of the Impact of Horses on Societies of Western Civilizations Throughout Time.
Gabriell Papp, Microbiology major and Women’s Studies minor. Thesis title: Quantify the Frequency and Determine the Genetic Basis of Antimicrobial Drug Resistance in Virulent Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
Brianna Ramirez Rubio, Microbiology major. Thesis title: Investigating Passive Maternal Immunity’s Effect on the Immunogenicity of a Recombinant Lactobacillus Acidophilus Rotavirus Vaccine Through Total IgG and IgM Production.
Astrid Reber, Biomedical Sciences major with Anatomy and Physiology concentration and Chemistry minor. Thesis title: Explorations into Epilepsy and Its Effects on the Da7 Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor.
Kylee Rinker, Environmental Health major. Thesis title: Where’s our Water?
Cheryl Rodriguez-Marshall, Biomedical Sciences major and Languages, Lits and Cultures major with Spanish concentration and Chemistry and Leadership Studies minors. Thesis title: TBD.
Andrea Russell, Biomedical Sciences major and Microbiology minor. Thesis title: Cognitive and Emotional Health Trajectories of Older Adults Transitioning into Senior Housing Facilities.
James Sheetz, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Furthering Education About the Importance of Nutrition and the Associated Resources Available to Houseless Individuals in Fort Collins.
Alison Shields, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Modeling Congenital Heart Defects.
Collin Soderstrom, Biomedical Sciences major. Thesis title: Breast Cancers and the Effects of Neoadjuvant vs Adjuvant Therapy on Treatment Success.
Annabelle Tangen, Neuroscience major with Cell and Molecular Neuroscience concentration and Biochemistry minor with Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration. Thesis title: Significant Differences in Right-Lateralized Frontoparietal Activation During Dual Task in Athletes Cleared to Return-to-Play after Concussion.
Anna Trunzo, Biomedical Sciences major with Chemistry minor. Thesis title: Pharmaceutical Drug Use During Pregnancy: How Everyday Medication Can Be Dangerous During Pregnancy.
Lauren Turner, Environmental Health major. Thesis title: Recognition of Human Trafficking in the Healthcare Industry.
Caley Valdez, Biomedical Sciences major and Microbiology minor. Thesis title: Inclusive Practices in CSU Undergraduate STEM Classrooms and Their Impact on Students.
Carly Wall, Biomedical Sciences major and Spanish minor. Thesis title: Creation of Independent Sexual Education and Its Benefits.
Kylee Weis, Neuroscience major with Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience concentration. Thesis title: Relating Brain Measures of Performance Monitoring to Socioeconomic Status and Stressful Life Events in Children.
Vivian Weldon, Biomedical Sciences major and Spanish minor. Thesis title: The Pathophysiology of Presumed Ocular Histoplasmosis Syndrome.
Landon Williams, Biomedical Sciences major and Spanish minor. Thesis title: An In-Depth Examination of American Healthcare Practices for Hispanic Demographics.
Olivia WIlliams, Biomedical Sciences major with Anatomy and Physiology concentration. Thesis title: Mindfulnesses Effect on Stress Response and Life Satisfaction.
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
Spring 2023
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Dean Sue VandeWoude
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Biomedical Sciences
Acosta, Jillian Marie *
Allen, Angelina Nicole
Alton, Chelsea Ann * ^
Alzayer, Fatimah Hassan
Anderson, Laurel * ^
Basey, Isabel Alice Louise
Bastunskaya, Yekaterina Dmitrievna *
Becker, Orion Flynn
Beckfield, Roslyn Kathleen
Bennett, Luke Graham * =
Besst, Dawson Douglas *
Bodewes, Noah Robert
Boyd, Hannah E.
Budke, Sydney Nicole
Burns, Zoe Elizabeth *
Camano, Alayssa Bianca
Carroll, Megan Leann + *
Carter, Chelsey Renae
Cerefin, Cameron R. ^
Corcoran, Grace Colette
Crain, Sage Ashlyn
Craw, Caroline VanDyne
Dekam, Bridget Rene’e
Del Duca, Taylor L.
Dellinger, Alexia Mae *
Desai, Malini Mahesh * =
Ditter, Kelly Elizabeth *
Donohoe, Emily Diane *
Ehrlich, Alexis Taylor
Evers, Aleyse T. ^
Ferry, Jonathan Hunter + *
Foster, Magnolia Mae Xihua *
Gable, Emily Sharon
Gash, Blake Edward
Gaskin, Jenna Katherine #
Geltser, Chaia S. =
Gibson, Jaden Renee
Hall, Zachary Isaac
Heber, Alyssa Beth
Henry, Jamie Elizabeth * #
Heyder, Caroline Emilie *
Hill, Kyle Alan
Hoang, Christina *
Huesgen, Lydia Grace *
Iaconetti, Alexa Jeanne
James, Gregory Garcia *
Jensen, David Michael ^
Jenson, Jack Richard
Kairamkonda, Sreeya ^
King, Isaac Christopher
Kirwan, Melissa J.
Konicek, Emma M.
Krivoruk, Maria Zoya * ^
Lalone, Jessica Taylor *
Langer, Riley
Langfield, Carson J. *
Lewey, Jacob Ryan ^
Liddicoat, Jessica G. *
Lie, Megan Elizabeth *
Lord, Delaney Katharin =
Marrero, Genesis Raeleen
Mathis, Abigail Rose * ^
Miller-Forrest, Natalia J. *
Miner, Emily Catherine + ^
Nadeau, Clarisse L. *
Nesiba, Camryn Sue
Petersen, Sydney Maia *
Phillips, Timothy D.
Pinsinski, Emma C. ^
Reber, Astrid Simone *
Reed, Sheridan Louise *
Reitz, Briana
Rodriguez-Marshall, Cheryl Allyson + *
Russell, Andrea Maria * ^
Saltus, Sierra Nicole * ^
Scherner, Samantha Kate *
Schmid, Emily C. * ^
Schoenebeck, Camille Margaret
Sellers, Sara Elizabeth
Sheetz, James W.
Shields, Alison Kathlyn ^
Shuler, Sydney Margaret ^
Soderstrom, Collin Wright
Taylor, Sheridan Lynn
Tee, Cheng Hong ^
Temesgen, Heran A. ^
Trunzo, Anna Elizabeth *
Valdez, Caley J. *
Valenzuela, Laura Janeth
Wall, Carly Ann *
Wallace, Christina Jane *
Weishaar, Grace L.
Weldon, Vivian *
Welty, Madison Grace *
Werschky, Madison Ashley
White, Julia Lee
Williams, Landon Nicholas *
Williams, Olivia Ann ^
Wolbers, Tim Benjamin *
Environmental Health
Basch, Annalise Odessa * ^
Conkling, Claire Danielle *
Gray-White, Meghan Leigh + *
Guay, Madison Paige *
Hlava, Alyssa Erin *
Jolly, Tanya *
Kraus, Olivia Gabrielle
Minchak, Thomas Cannon
Rinker, Kylee
Serrano Padilla, Brayan Alexis *
Microbiology
Abbott, Ashley Aerin *
Appelmann, Jennifer L.
Arnold, Jerod Michael
Brown, Bailey Jene
Compaan, Joy Larissa
Davis, Kaleb Ashur
Davis, Luke Anthony
Donaldson, Meghan K. * #
Enney, Brooke Morgan
Francis, Russell Herrington +
Geer, Charlize Elizabeth * =
Jensen, Brooke Lorraine
Lessard, Avery Claire
Love, Joy Ann
Natter, Nicole Anne *
Orlandi, Joseph R.
Page, Alec H.
Papp, Gabriell Alexandra * ^
Ramirez Rubio, Brianna Elizabeth ^
Santibañez, Joanna
Schofield, Sophi Juliet *
Schweiner, Preston Lawrence
Wilson, Andrew Ibrahim
Zamora, Edgar
Neuroscience
Baessler, Breanna Misako
Benjamin, Hannah Rose
Benner, Orion Sage *
Bode, Jayla Noel *
Bos, Tayler Cathryn
Brown, Sarah Faith ^
Cervantes, Cesar Angel
Chudzinski, Caitlyn Lorraine
Colonese, Sienna Rane * ^
Cones, Kaycee Caroline
Correa, Carlos Fabian
Crary, Ariana Sharline #
Deichman, Jarrett Aidan *
Donley, Phillip David
Doolittle, Michael J. * ^
Frisbee, Adrienne Irene +
Hall, Megan Elizabeth
Hattis, Joshua Adam
Heimerman, Max Hunter
Heistand, Erica Marie
Kaess, Ashley Laurynn ^
Kessinger, Katherine R. *
Kuehn, Allison Emily #
Lacy, Sydney +
Lovell, Tiffini
Lukinic, Ema *
Moon, Lia Anne QianYu * ^
Mouriz Jr., Donovan
Murphy, Samuel P. +
Oduro, Deborah Tiwaah
Parker, Keil Charles
Patin, Ludovic Fischer *
Samuel, Tabitha
Shirley, Payton Aiyana
Shute, Samantha Morgan *
Stewart, Alyson Rose *
Stewart, Trevor Kristofer *
Tangen, Annabelle Claire *
Torbert, Emily Louise
Weis, Kylee Renee ^
Wiese, Tienna Linn
Wosek, Makayla Canar
Zulic, Leila N.
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees
Summer 2023
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Dean Sue VandeWoude
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Biomedical Sciences
Abell, Lynn E.
Martinez, Anthony Santiago
Roh, Seung Hyun
Worgan, Cassidy R.
Environmental Health
Turner, Lauren Elyse * ^
Microbiology
Pettit, Price Wade
Sherman, Ellery Renee
Neuroscience
Butler, Abril Ashely
Hause, Madeline K.
Hunt, Dakota Daleraye
Martinez, Madelynn R.
McCarron, Lindsay J.
Shaffer, Payton Michelle *
* Candidates with minor
+ Candidates with second major
^ Candidates for cum laude
# Candidates for magna cum laude
= Candidates for summa cum laude
* Candidates with minor
+ Candidates with second major
^ Candidates for cum laude
# Candidates for magna cum laude
= Candidates for summa cum laude
‡ Awarded posthumously