Gao, Baxter, and Choma Abstracts Recognized for Excellence in Writing

Three TLRO abstracts were recognized at MU’s Fall Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Forum for their excellence in writing.

The abstracts were selected by staff in the Campus Writing Program, the Fellowships Office, and the Office of Undergraduate Research. The abstracts will be showcased in the 2021 issue of Artifacts, published by the Campus Writing Program.

Matthew Gao’s abstract was selected as one of the top three and Luke Baxter’s and Nicholas Choma’s were selected for honorable mention recognition. Abstract titles and authors are as follows:

• Relationships among degradation-related biomarkers released by subchondral bone from osteoarthritic knees
  Matthew Gao, Hayley Ockerhausen, Ashwin Garlapaty, James Keeney, James Cook, and Aaron Stoker
• Comparison of basal and cytokine stimulated metabolism of the hamstring tendon
  Luke Baxter, Luke Troyer, Richard Ma, Patrick Smith, James Cook, and Aaron Stoker
• Metabolic responses of ACL explants to estradiol and pro-inflammatory cytokine stimulation
  Nicholas Choma, Richard Ma, James Cook, and Aaron Stoker

Congratulations!