LSU Orthopaedics Has 12 Students Featured in the 2023 Medical Student Research Symposium Hosted By the School of Genetics

LSU Department of Orthopaedics would like to congragulate these 12 students on their success and everyone involved in hosting the event and providing these research opportunities.

These students include:

Robert Murray Branstetter IV (Session One #8) L2 Mentor: Dr. Vinod Dasa LSUHSC, Department of Orthopedic Surgery "The Utility of Preoperative Inflammatory Marker Collection in Avoiding Unnecessary Postoperative Infection Workup” Abstract Poster
Matthew B. Bratton (Session One #9) L2 Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera LSUHSC, Department of Orthopaedics "Bromelain as a Source of Debridement for Infected Orthopedic Implants" Abstract Poster
Renee E. Breaux (Session One #10) L2 Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera LSUHSC, Department of Orthopaedics “Adverse events associated with the presence and treatment of chronic osteomyelitis” Abstract Poster
1st Place Winner, Mitzie Hano Wittliff Research Award (Freshman/Sophomore Category) Joshua P. Broussard (Session One #13) L2 Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Simkin LSUHSC, Department of Orthopedics "Evaluating limb regenerating capabilities of osteoprogenitor cells” Abstract Poster
Angella S. Chang (Session Two #47) L2 Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera LSUHSC, Department of Orthopaedics "Predictors of chronic osteomyelitis between comorbid conditions versus social determinants of health” Abstract Poster
Jose A. Cruz Ayala L4 Mentor: Dr. Luis Marrero LSUHSC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery "Irisin Attenuates Collagen Deposition in Fibrotic Synoviocytes” Abstract Poster
Clifton J. Daigle (Session One #22) L2 Mentor: Dr. Amit Bhandutia LSUHSC, Department of Orthopedics; Children’s Hospital, UMC "Comparing ACDF Outcomes by Cervical Spine Level: A Single Center Retrospective Study" Abstract Poster
Charles Stuart DePaolo (Session One #25) L2 Mentor: Dr. Michael W. Hartman LSUHSC, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery "The Utility of Bone Marrow Aspirate in Healing of Fifth Metatarsal Fractures and Return to Play in Athletes: A Systematic Review." Abstract Poster
Charlotte Swarna Pearson L2 Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera LSUHSC, Department of Orthopedics "Comorbid Modifiable Risk Factors Associated With Recurrent Chronic Osteomyelitis” Abstract Poster
Collin Allen Toups (Session Two #84) L2 Mentor: Dr. Luis Marrero LSUHSC, Department of Orthopaedics "Targeting arthralgia in knee osteoarthritis via non- psychoactive cannabinoid mechanisms" Abstract Poster
Thuc D. Truong (Session Two #86) L2 Mentor: Dr. Jessica Rivera LSUHSC, Department of Orthopedics "Chronic Osteomyelitis Predictors with Pattern of Care and Health Services" Abstract Poster