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Past Mentors<\/h1>\n\n
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2019-2020 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Kristan Elwell, Ph.D (Dept. of Health Professions)<\/strong>\n
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“Diné Prevention Project Against AIDS and Substance Abuse (DPPASA)”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Monica Harvey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Jani Ingram, Ph.D (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry)<\/strong>\n
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“The Gold King Mine Spill: A Navajo Nation Soil and Water Contamination Study”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Kiana Toadlena<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Matthew Salanga, Ph.D (Dept. of Biological Sciences)<\/strong>\n
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“Genotoxic Effects of Depleted Uranium Exposure”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Cassandra Barr<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Nicolette Teufel-Shone, Ph.D (Dept. of Health Professions)<\/strong>\n
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“Developing Teaching Tools Using Analysis of Videos of Community University Research Partners”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Shayne Charlie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Natasha Dmitrieva, Ph.D, Nora Dunbar, Ph.D, Laura Noll, Ph.D (Dept. of Psychological Sciences)<\/strong>\n
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“The Effects of Temperature on Cognitive Performance for Men and Women”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Orin Shepherd<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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2017-2018 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Jason Wilder, Ph.D (Dept. of Biological Sciences)<\/strong>\n
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“Identifying oncomir microRNA-27 a polymorphisms associated with prostate cancer in Native Americans”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Joshelle Tsinnijinnie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Julie Baldwin, Ph.D (Dept. of Health Professions)<\/strong>\n
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“Substance abuse & Behavioral health with Native American adolescents”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Lynelle Maloney<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Hendrik deHeer, Ph.D, MPH, MS ( Dept. of Health Professions)<\/b>\n
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“Effectiveness of a fruit and vegetable voucher program in a pediatric obesity treatment and prevention program”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Jessica Tree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Tarang Kumar Jain, PT, Ph.D, DPT<\/strong>\n
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“Objective Evaluation of Differences between Individuals with Functional Ankle Instability and Ankle Sprain Copers: A Pilot Study”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Amber Sheen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Cynthia Beckett, Ph.D, RNC-OB, LCCE (Flagstaff Medical Center)<\/strong>\n
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“An Evidence Based Approach to Community Gardens and Healthy Eating Education\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Charmayne Gene<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Jani Ingram, Ph.D (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry)<\/strong>\n
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“Characterizing the Concentrations of Uranium in the Brain, Tongue, and the Masseter Muscle of Sheep Grazing in Eagar, AZ\n
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Mentee: <\/strong> Cordell Chee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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2016-2017 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Cynthia Beckett, Ph.D, RNC-OB, LCCE (Flagstaff Medical Center)<\/strong>\n
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“Evidence-Based Approach to Domestic Violence Workshops for Navajo Nation\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Lillian Bedonie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
“Evidence-Based Approach to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes on the Navajo Nation\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Atheina Claw<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Jani Ingram, Ph.D (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry)<\/strong>\n
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“Characterization of temporal sediment cores from San Juan River after the Gold Mine Spill”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Kurt Benally<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
“Characterization of Lead, Arsenic and Manganese in Sediment Samples from the Gold King Mine Spill”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Christelle Holyan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Hendrik deHeer, Ph.D, MPH, MS (Dept of Health Professions)<\/strong>\n
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“Effect of bar height on accuracy of unloading with the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Wyatt Betony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Julie Baldwin, Ph.D (Dept. of Health Professions)<\/strong>\n
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“A Qualitative Examination of Facilitators Addressing Behavioral Health Needs among Native Americans in Coconino County”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Colette Davis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Cathy Propper<\/strong>\n
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“Physical Activity in Navajo Cancer Survivors”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Jenille Montelongo-Rodriguez<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Jason Wilder, Ph.D. (Dept. of Biological Sciences)<\/strong>\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Joshelle Tsinnijinnie”Identifying microRNA-27 Polymorphisms in Native Americans”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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2015-2016 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Roger Nosker, Ph.D. (CAIR)<\/strong>\n
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“<\/strong>Resiliency Amongst American Indian\/Alaskan Natives”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Lillian Bedonie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Cynthia Beckett, Ph.D, RNC-OB, LCCE (Flagstaff Medical Center)<\/strong>\n
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“Speech Intervention for Children with Speech Delay”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Thomacita Begay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
“Gestational Diabetes”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Ashleigh Goodell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Hendrik deHeer, Ph.D, MPH, MS (Dept. of Health Professions)<\/strong>\n
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“Physical Activity and Cancer Among Native American Cancer Survivors- Preliminary Focus Group and Interview Findings”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Shauntey Cleveland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Jani Ingram, Ph.D (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry)<\/strong>\n
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“Uranium Contamination in Soft Tissues and Meat of Sheep”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Carl Haskie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Aaron Tabor, M.S. <\/strong>\n
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“Analyzing Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and How This Expedites the Wound Healing Process\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Brittney Hornsby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Fernando Monroy, Ph.D, MS (Dept. of Biological Sciences)<\/strong>\n
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“Role of Ethanol in Macrophages with Pseudomonas aeruginosa <\/em>Infection”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Wayne Nez<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Vicki Black, Ph.D, RN (Dept. of Nursing)<\/strong>\n
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“Experiencing Foster Parenting and Community Outreach”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Colleen Wauneka<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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2014-2015 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Roger Nosker, Ph.D. (CAIR)\/ Darold Joseph M.Ed (CAIR)<\/strong>\n
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“Examining the Communication and Relationship Between the Healthcare Professional and the American Indian Patient”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Amber Poleviyuma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Matthew Gage, Ph.D (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry)<\/strong>\n
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“Exploring the Binding Between sGC and Titin”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Savannah Laughter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Jani Ingram, Ph.D (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry)<\/strong>\n
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“Uranium Exposure Levels in Sheep Bones”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Carl Haskie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Cynthia Beckett, Ph.D, RNC-OB, LCCE (Flagstaff Medical Center)<\/strong>\n
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“Prevalence of Obstetrical Hemorrhage at Flagstaff Medical Center”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Ashleigh Goodell<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
“An Evidence- Based Approach to Healthcare Literacy”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Amber Howard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Vicki Black, Ph.D, RN (Dept. of Nursing)<\/strong>\n
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“The Lived Experience of Suicide in Underrepresented College Students”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Iris Beno<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Marissa Adams, BS (Outreach- The Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention)<\/strong>\n
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“Cancer Prevention Outreach within the Hopi, Navajo and Urban Native American Communities”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Ashley Young<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Fernando Monroy, Ph.D, MS (Dept. of Biological Sciences)<\/strong>\n
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“Transglutaminase 2 expression in macrophages in response to Toxoplasma gondii infection and stress”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Adam Bradley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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2013-2014 Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Lisa Jane Hardy, Ph.D. (Dept. of Anthropology)\/ Alejandra Figueroa, MS (Dept. of Anthropology)<\/strong>\n
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“Qualitative Research in Healthcare Projects”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Monique Tsosie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Diane Stearns, Ph.D. (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry)<\/strong>\n
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“Analysis of heat-labile sites generated by reactions of depleted uranium and ascorbate in plasmid DNA.”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Ashley Young<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Matthew Gage. Ph.D. (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry)<\/strong>\n
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“Cloning the Soluble Guanylate Cyclase α1 N-terminus into Yeast-Two-Hybrid Expression Vector”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Amber Laughter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Theresa Kulpinski\/Marty Eckrem (Coconino County Public Health Services District)<\/strong>\n
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“Promoting Health Against Chronic Disease and Tobacco Use”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Octaviana Trujillo, Ph.D. (Dept. of Applied Indigenous Studies)<\/strong>\n
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“Cultural Competency in Cancer Education and Prevention for the Navajo Nation”\n
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Mentee:<\/strong> Amber Howard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Jani Ingram, Ph.D. (Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry)<\/strong>\n
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“Quantification of Uranium in Sheep Meat and Soft Tissue”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Crystal Yazzie<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Jason Wilder, Ph.D. (Dept. of Biological Sciences)<\/strong>\n
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“The Role of MicroRNA Variation in Prostate Cancer Progression Within Native American Populations.”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Denise Brown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
Jeff Foster, Ph.D. (Dept. of Biological Sciences, NAU Center for Microbial Genetics and Genomics (MGGen))<\/strong>\n
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“Pipeline Scripting for the Parallel Alignment of Genomic Short Sequence Reads”\n
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Mentee: <\/strong>Adam Bradley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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