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