Senior Research Projects 2024 - 2025

Seniors present to the physics department the results of their Phys 489/490: SYE Advanced Laboratory and Phys 499: Honors SYE research projects at the end of each semester. The abstracts for their research are below and photos of the student presenters follow afterwards:

Fall 2024

Effect of Orientation of Moderate Magnetic Field on HT22 Cells  - Cody Belden '25

During the past few decades, static magnetic field (SMFs) have become a growing focus of therapeutic research due to their noninvasive qualities. With applications ranging from imaging to neuromodulation, research into how SMFs might influence biological systems is key to effectively applying them for future use.

Cells are of particular interest with SMFs, as cellular responses may contribute to changes at the organismal level. Some studies suggest that SMFs can influence cellular properties such as proliferation, differentiation, and structure [Saletnik et al 2023]. In this study, we will utilize HT22 cells, a murine hippocampal cell line, to investigate the potential effects of moderate SMFs on neural cells.

For more information, contact Dr. Massooma Pirbhai or Dr. Anna Estevez