Rhode Island IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence

Isolation & characterization of novel mycobacteriophage (2014-2015)
Investigator: Kathleen Cornely, Providence College

Small molecule regulators of Nicotinamide (NAMPT) (2014-2015)
Investigator: Karen H. Almeida, Rhode Island College

Anaerobic Enzymes as Drug Targets in the Treatment of Amebiasis (2014-2015)
Investigator: Avelina Espinosa, Roger Williams University

Adapting Measures of Visual Attention to Assess Verb Comprehension (2014-2015)
Investigator: Beverly Goldfield, University of Rhode Island

DNA-binding transition metal complexes with phosphonium-containing ligands (2014-2015)
Investigator: Chin Hin Leung, Rhode Island College

Differential visual attention hypothesis: Afrocentric features, biased perception (2014-2015)
Investigator: Thomas Malloy, Rhode Island College

Functional properties of the CiMRF N-terminus (2014-2015)
Investigator: Thomas Meedel, Rhode Island College

Nano-biomarker arrays for cutaneous T-cell carcinoma (2014-2015)
Investigator: Bernard Munge, Salve Regina University

Determining whether Ube4b regulates proliferation, differentiation or apoptosis (2014-2015)
Investigator: Sarah Spinette, Rhode Island College

Mercury and selenium concentrations in coastal marine fishes and risks to human consumers (2014-2015)
Investigator: David Taylor, Roger Williams University

Modulation of mTOR-mediated antioxidases sensitizes melanoma cells to TNFa (2014-2015)
Investigator: Yinsheng Wan, Providence College

Characterization of Ganglioside-Binding Proteins from Borellia burgdorferi (2014-2015)
Investigator: John Williams Jr., Rhode Island College

Synthesis and screening of selective anti-cancer and cell-imaging agents (2014-2015)
Investigator: John Williams Jr., Rhode Island College

The Interactome of NAMPT: The Influence of Energetics on DNA Repair (2011-2012)
Investigator: Karen Almeida, Rhode Island College

The Effects of Volatile Organic Compounds on Immune Cell Function (2010-2011)
Investigator: Kirsten Hokeness, Bryant University

Genetic Characterization of Bax Inhibitor (BXI1) Function in the Budding Yeast, Saccharomyces (2012-2014)
Investigator: Nicanor Austriaco, Providence College

Genetic Characterization of UTH1 and BXI1, Two Genes Involved in Yeast Programmed Cell Death (2011-2012)
Investigator: Nicanor Austriaco, Providence College

Perceptions of Multiply Stigmatized Individuals (2009-2010)
Investigator: Kelly Brooks, Roger Williams University

The Effectiveness of Undergraduates as Trained Listeners for the Bereaved: A Pilot Study of Impact on Symptoms and Cognitions (2009-2010)
Investigators: Bonita Cade & Kim Knight, Roger Williams University

Assessing Comprehension Across Word Class (2013-2014)
Investigator: Beverly Goldfield, Rhode Island College

Assessing Comprehension in Young Children (2012-2013)
Investigator: Beverly Goldfield, Rhode Island College

The Study of Calcium Dynamics with a Comprehensive Model (2010-2011)
Investigator: Sandor Kadar, Salve Regina University

Development of a Comprehensive Model for Calcium Signaling (2009-2010)
Investigator: Sandor Kadar, Salve Regina University

The Effects of Afrocentric Features and Crime Stereotypes on Visual Attention to Faces (2013-2014)
Investigator: Thomas Malloy, Rhode Island College

The Effects of Perceiver Motivation and Visual Attention Training on Reduction of Cross Race Facial Recognition Bias (2012-2013)
Investigator: Thomas Malloy, Rhode Island College

Computational Analysis and Modeling of Human Eye Movements (2013-2014)
Investigator: Colleen Marlow, Rhode Island College

Horizontal Gene Exchnge and Genome Evolution of Viruses in an Aquatic Environment (2008-2009)
Investigator: Marcia Marston, Roger Williams University

Horizontal Gene Exchange and Genome Evolution of Myoviruses in an Aquatic Environment (2007-2008)
Investigator: Marcia Marston, Roger Williams University

Testing the Myogenic Code Hypothesis (2013-2014)
Investigator: Thomas Meedel, Rhode Island College

Experimental Test of the Myogenic Code Hypothesis (2012-2013)
Investigator: Thomas Meedel, Rhode Island College

Design and Synthesis of Potential Qurom-Sensing Inhibitors (2013-2014)
Investigator: Susan Meschwitz, Salve Regina University

The Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Potentially Novel Anti-infective Agents (2012-2013)
Investigator: Susan Meschwitz, Salve Regina University

Chemical and Biological Studies of the Antibacterial Agent Eudistomin U (2013-2014)
Investigator: Seann Mulcahy, Providence College

The Effect of Oxidative Stress on the Transport, Sequestration, Storage and Use of Sufate and Molybdenum in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii (2009-2010)
Investigator: Erica Oduaran, Roger Williams University

Promoting Apoptosis Using Small Molecule Inhibitors of Bcl-xL (2006-2007)
Investigator: Jay Pike, Providence College

Interactions of Fungal Pathogens and Immune Cells: Mechanisms for Pathogenic Success (2011-2012)
Investigator: Christopher Reid & Kirsten Hokeness, Bryant University

Characterization of Differentially Expressed Genes Among Pathogenic Species of Leishmania (2013-2014)
Investigator: Alison Shakarian, Salve Regina University

Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes Among Leishmania Species (2012-2013)
Investigator: Alison Shakarian, Salve Regina University

Identification of Differentially Expressed Genes Among Leishmania Species (2011-2012)
Investigator: Alison Shakarian, Salve Regina University

Identification and Characterization of Differentially Expressed Genes Among Leishmania Species to Discover Novel Targets for the Development of Non-toxic Compounds for the Treatment of Leishmaniasis (2010-2011)
Investigator: Alison Shakarian, Salve Regina University

Development of Molecular Tools for the Analysis of Heavy Metal Tolerance in Lancelets (2011-2012)
Investigator: Thomas Sorger, Roger Williams University

Mercury and Selenium Concentrations in Rhode Island Estuarine and Coastal Fisheries (2013-2014)
Investigator: David Taylor, Roger Williams University

Mercury Contamination in Rhode Island Estuarine and Coastal Fisheries (2012-2013)
Investigator: David Taylor, Roger Williams University

Modeling and Characterizing IDH Mutant Gliomas in Drosophil melanogaster (2013-2014)
Investigator: Marla Tipping, Providence College

The Development of the Representation of Pretense (2011-2012)
Investigator: Jennifer Van Reet, Providence College

Investigation of the Role of mTORC1 in Human Melanoma (2013-2014)
Investigator: Yinsheng Wan, Providence College

The Molecular Mechanisms of the Resistance to Oxidative Stress in Melanoma Cells (2012-2013)
Investigator: Yinsheng Wan, Providence College

Mechanisms of CpG-ODN’s against UV-induced Cell Death (2011-2012)
Investigator: Yinsheng Wan, Providence College

Arylphosphonium Salt Conjugates: Diagnostic, Cell-Imaging Anticancer Agents; Synthesis and Screening (2013-2014)
Investigator: John C. Williams, Jr., Rhode Island College

Arylphosphonium Salt Conjugates: Diagnostic, Cell-Imaging Anticancer Agents; Synthesis and Screening (2012-2013)
Investigator: John Williams, Jr., Rhode Island College

Anticancer Agents and Antibiotic Polymers (2011-2012)
Investigator: John Williams, Jr., Rhode Island College

Microwave Synthesis of Arylphosphonium Salts Bound to Flourescent Markers, Antibiotic Polymers, and DNA and Protein Binders (2010-2011)
Investigator: John Williams, Jr., Rhode Island College

Microwave Synthesis of Arylphosphonium Salts Bound to Flourescent Markers, Antibiotic Polymers, and DNA and Protein Binders (2009-2010)
Investigator: John Williams, Jr., Rhode Island College

Synthesis, Screening, Toxicology and Computational Chemistry of Biologically-Active Arylphosphonuium Salts (2008-2009)
Investigator: John C. Williams, Jr., Rhode Island College

Synthesis, Analysis, Toxicity Screening and Computational Chemistry of Arylphosphonium Salts Conjugated with Lipids and Polypeptides (2006-2008)
Investigator: John C. Williams, Jr., Rhode Island College