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Recent Conference Proceedings

2023-2024

• Nateqi, M., Feizy, Z., Siddik, MAB., Hegde, V., Dhurandhar, N.V. Advantages of Nanoparticle-mediated Delivery of an Exogenous Protein for Metabolic Improvement. Abstract accepted for poster presentation at: 2023 The Obesity Society Conference (TOS); October 2023; Dallas, TX.
• Ranjbar, S., Peddibhotla S., Hegde, V., Siddik, B., Nateqi, M., Das, B., Dhurandhar, N.V. Small Molecule Analogs of the E4orf1 Protein Improve Glycemic Control. Abstract accepted for poster presentation at: 2023 The Obesity Society Conference (TOS); October 2023; Dallas, TX.
• Siddik, MAB., Nateqi, M., Hegde, V., Dhurandhar, N.V. Unlike the Daily Dose, an Alternate Dose of Insparin Does Not Improve HbA1c in Mice on High Fat Diet. Abstract accepted for poster presented at: 2023 The Obesity Society Conference (TOS); October 2023; Dallas, TX.
• Dhurandhar, N.V., Dhurandhar, E.J., Dhurandhar, R.N., Kudchadkar, G.M., Nathan, A., Whigham, L.D. Personalized Treatment via Videoconferencing for Wider Geographical Access to Effective Weight Loss Treatment. Abstract accepted for poster presentation at: 2023 The Obesity Society (TOS) Conference; October 2023; Dallas, TX. 

2022-2023

• Siddik, MAB., Nateqi, M., Feizy, Z., Hegde, V., Dhurandhar N.V. Improvement of glycemic control through long-term subcutaneous administration of Insparin nanoparticles in diabetic mice. Poster presented at: 2023 American Society for Nutrition (ASN); July 2023; Boston, MA. 
• Kudchadkar, G.M., & Dhurandhar, N.V. CAP-LMT (Compatibility-Based Allocation-Focused Progress Monitoring Lifestyle Modification Treatment). Poster presented at: 2023 American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Conference; July 2023; Boston, MA.
• Hefner, M., Nguyen, T., Hegde, V., Dhurandhar, N.V. Development of a Mouse Model to Study the Progression of Fatty Liver Disease to Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Poster presented at: 2023 Texas Tech University Graduate Research Poster Competition; April 2023; Lubbock, TX. 
• Hefner, M., Nguyen, T., Hegde, V., Dhurandhar, N.V. A Mouse Model to Study Fatty Liver Disease Progression to Hepatocellular Carcinoma. Poster presented at: 2022 The Obesity Society (TOS) Conference; November 2022; San Diego, CA. 
• Akheruzzaman, M., Feizy, Z., Siddik, MAB., Hegde, V., Dhurandhar, N.V. Interaction of Adipocytes with Ani-diabetic Medication May Play a Role in COVID-19 Severity. Poster presented at: 2022 The Obesity Society Conference (TOS); November 2022; San Diego, CA. 
• Akheruzzaman, M., Hefner, M., Feizy, Z., Vugrin,M., Thomas, D., Dhurandhar, N.V, et al. Role of Unprocessed Red Meat in Obesity and Related Factors: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Oral presentation presented at: 2022 The Obesity Society (TOS) Conference; November 2022; San Diego, CA.
• Hefner, M., Khan, M., Reddy, A., Dhurandhar, N. V. Hegde, V. E4orf1 improves peripheral and adipose tissue metabolic profile and cognition in transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's Disease. Oral presentation presented at: 2022 International Congress on Obesity (ICO) Conference; October 2022; Melbourne, Australia.
• Feizy, Z., Siddik, MAB., Hegde, V., Dhurandhar, N.V. Potential of Insparin for effective administration in humans to improve hyperglycemia in diabesity. Oral presentation presented at: 2022 International Congress on Obesity (ICO) Conference; October 2022; Melbourne, Australia.
• Ramos, R., Hefner, M., Dhurandhar, N.V., and Hegde, V. AKT-Dependent Glucose Metabolism of an Adenoviral Protein E4orf1. Poster presented at: 2022 National Diversity in STEM Conference; October 2022; San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• Taylor, T., Hefner, M., Dhurandhar, N.V., Hegde, V. Adipose tissue-specific expression of E4orf1 controlled by the rtTA transcription factor in a genetically engineered mouse model. Poster presented at: 2023 Texas Tech University Undergraduate Research Conference (TTU URC); May 2023; Lubbock, Texas.
• Kankham, J., Knight, K., Hefner, M., Hegde, V. Does Diet Reversal Facilitate Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance? Poster presented at: 2023 Texas Tech University Undergraduate Research Conference (TTU URC); May 2023; Lubbock, Texas.

2021-2022

• Javins, A., Hefner, M., Dhurandhar, N.V., Hegde, V. Role of E4orf1 in Attenuating Parkinson's Disease Pathologies. Oral presentation presented at: 2022 Texas Tech University Undergraduate Research Conference (TTU URC); May 2022; Lubbock, Texas.
• Ramos, D., Hefner, M., Dhuandhar, N.V., Hegde, V. AKT-Dependent Signaling of an Adenoviral Protein: E4orf1. Oral presentation presented at: 2022 Texas Tech University Undergraduate Research Conference (TTU URC); May 2022; Lubbock, Texas.
• Challakonda, S., Hefner, M., Hegde, V., Development of a NAFLD/HCC Mouse Model to Study Liver Cancer Progression. Poster presented at: 2022 Texas Tech University Undergraduate Research Conference (TTU URC); May 2022; Lubbock, Texas.
• Kankam, J., Knight, K., Nguyen, T., Hefner, M., Hegde, V. Effects of Impaired Insulin Secretion and High Fat Diet on Lipodystrophy. Poster presented at: 2022 Texas Tech University Undergraduate Research Conference (TTU URC); May 2022; Lubbock, Texas.

2020-2021

• Alonzo, B., Brown, M., Shahjalal, K. M., Hegde, V., E4orf1 Protein Ameliorates Aging Associated Decline of Brown Adipose Tissue: Role in Alzheimer's Disease Pathogenesis. Poster presented* at: 2021 Texas Tech University Undergraduate Research Conference (TTU URC); May 2021; Lubbock, Texas. * Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the TTU URC was held virtually
• Ramos, D., Brown, M., Afruza, R., Hegde, V., Role of E4orf1 in Attenuating Lipid Accumulation in Human HK-2 Cells. Poster presented* at: 2021 Texas Tech University Undergraduate Research Conference (TTU URC); May 2021; Lubbock, Texas.* Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the TTU URC was held virtually

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