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3MT Competition
3MT Competition
Melanie Wilson competed in the Pinkie Gordon Lane Graduate School 3-minute thesis competition, funded by the University of Queensland. This competition showcases students' ability to effectively communicate their research within 3 minutes. She won 1st place with her presentation titled "Invisible Threat, Visible Impact: How Lead Exposure Disrupts the Brain's Stress Response" and will move on to compete in the regional competition held in Baton Rouge.
Let's cheer her on!
South Central Chapter - SOT Meeting
South Central Chapter - SOT Meeting
Melanie Wilson and Demetrius McAtee presented platform presentations at the South Central Chapter Society of Toxicology Annual meeting at Mississippi State. Demetrius won 1st place platform presentation. Congrats Demetrius!
CBS Departmental Retreat
CBS Departmental Retreat
Melanie, Demetrius, and Angel all presented oral presentations of their research at the annual Halloween-themed departmental retreat hosted by the Comparative Biomedical Sciences Department. Angel Casillo won best oral presentation!
Summer Research
Summer Research
PhD candidate Melanie Wilson attended the 26th annual MBL Zebrafish Development and Genetics Course, gaining advanced research skills in regeneration, neurobiology, and genetic manipulation to support her dissertation on lead-induced neurotoxicity.
Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate Research
Emma conducted research under the Summer Research Opportunity Program (SROP) for 8 weeks at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. During this program, she investigated the role of transcriptomes in the interaction between suicide and schizophrenia using bulk RNA-sequencing data. Outside of research, she enjoyed exploring the city, sightseeing, and trying Chicago’s food scene.
Publication Alert
Publication Alert
Emma Tsai & Melanie Wilson, with collaborator Mohamed Ateia, published an article in the journal of Environmental Science: Processes and Impacts titled "Impacts of real microplastic leachates on the development and behavior of developing zebrafish (Danio rerio)".
Publication Alert
Publication Alert
Dr. Hamed published an article in the Environmental Pollution journal titled "Pyrogallol-mediated acute, developmental, and neurobehavioral alterations investigated using larval zebrafish".
Dr. Hamed published an article in the Environmental Pollution journal titled "Pyrogallol-mediated acute, developmental, and neurobehavioral alterations investigated using larval zebrafish".
Funding Alert
Funding Alert
Dr. Abdelmoneim received an NIH R21 award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to investigate how lead (Pb) disrupts noradrenergic signaling and contributes to stress-related disorders.
Other Lab News:
Other Lab News:
2025
2025
May Dr. Abdelmoneim received 2025 Zoetis Award for Research Excellence and LSU SVM 2025 Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll. What a Month!!
May Dr. Abdelmoneim received 2025 Zoetis Award for Research Excellence and LSU SVM 2025 Dean's Teacher Merit Honor Roll. What a Month!!
May A research article spearheaded by Demetrius McAtee has been published in NeuroToxicology. "A peripheral irritant motor response (PIMR) assay to identify chemical-induced locomotor deficits in larval zebrafish (Danio rerio)".
May A research article spearheaded by Demetrius McAtee has been published in NeuroToxicology. "A peripheral irritant motor response (PIMR) assay to identify chemical-induced locomotor deficits in larval zebrafish (Danio rerio)".
Apr Lab members presented their research findings at Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2025 South Central Regional Chapter Meeting. Demetrius McAtee received 3rd place poster presentation award.
Apr Lab members presented their research findings at Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2025 South Central Regional Chapter Meeting. Demetrius McAtee received 3rd place poster presentation award.
Apr Lab members presented their research findings at Society of Neuroscience 2025 Regional Meeting.
Apr Lab members presented their research findings at Society of Neuroscience 2025 Regional Meeting.
Apr Melanie Wilson published her first article in the Toxicological Sciences. "Early developmental exposure to lead (Pb) as a risk factor for stress-related disorders investigated in larval zebrafish (Danio rerio)".
Apr Melanie Wilson published her first article in the Toxicological Sciences. "Early developmental exposure to lead (Pb) as a risk factor for stress-related disorders investigated in larval zebrafish (Danio rerio)".
Apr Lab members presented their research findings at Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day. Angel received 1st place and Julia received 3rd place awards in their respective sections.
Apr Lab members presented their research findings at Phi Zeta Research Emphasis Day. Angel received 1st place and Julia received 3rd place awards in their respective sections.
Mar - Orlando, FL - March 16-20. Demetrius, Melanie, and Angel presented posters at the National Society of Toxicology Meeting.
Mar - Orlando, FL - March 16-20. Demetrius, Melanie, and Angel presented posters at the National Society of Toxicology Meeting.
Mar Dr. Abdelmoneim was selected as recipient of the 2025 40 Under 40 Recognition Program by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
Mar Dr. Abdelmoneim was selected as recipient of the 2025 40 Under 40 Recognition Program by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists
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