Kansas State University

K-State students recognized for outstanding research at K-INBRE Symposium

Submitted by Division of Communications and Marketing

Four Kansas State University students were recently recognized at the 22nd annual Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, or K-INBRE, Symposium, held on Jan. 13-14 in Manhattan. 

K-State was one of 10 participating institutions in the symposium. The following students received prizes for their oral and poster presentations: 

• Michael Bartkoski, senior in biochemistry and microbiology, presented "Understanding the role of neurotransmitter receptors in anti-Aspergillus fumigatus immunity" — poster presentation. His parents are Amy and Mike Bartkoski of Lenexa. 
• Halle Ness, junior in psychology, presented "Sex differences in active avoidance strategies" — poster presentation. Her parents are Lisa and Carl Ness of Wichita. 
• Jillian Rockley, sophomore in medical biochemistry, presented "Role of asparagine synthetase and other transcriptional factor targets in epidermal morphogenesis" — poster presentation. Her parents are Susan and Brent Rockley of Rose Hill. 
• Grace Schieferecke, junior in medical microbiology, presented "Molecular Analysis of Benzimidazole Resistance in Hookworms in Kansas Dogs" — oral presentation. Her parents are Linda and Mark Schieferecke from Eudora. 

The annual symposium serves as a platform for students, faculty and researchers to showcase their scientific endeavors, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. Under the guidance of faculty mentors, students engaged in presenting poster and oral presentations, highlighting the diverse range of research projects undertaken.

K-INBRE is a multidisciplinary network designed to inspire undergraduates to pursue careers in biomedical research, enhance research capacity through faculty development and retention, and expand the biomedical research infrastructure connecting several academic institutions. Learn more at www.k-inbre.org.