The 2025 Research Symposium included 32 poster presentations.
Research posters are listed alphabetically by title.

Symposium Winners
1st Place
The Lysing of Catatonia with Intravenous Ketamine Prior to Definitive Treatment with Electroconvulsive Therapy - Zachary Stielper, MD
2nd Place
Assessing Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Latinx Children in Greater New Orleans - Sloane Clay
3rd Place
Mental Health Challenges in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Review of Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Existing Interventions - Daniel O’Leary, Shane Bierma PhD
People's Choice
Transforming Spaces: Interventions in Furniture Layouts to Reduce Patient Violence on a Psychiatry Unit Using a Quality Improvement Approach at University Medical Center - Thien-Huong Michelle Pham, MD

Please note abstract text can be found in the "Description" field of each entry; poster images are not available for viewing or download at this time.

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Schedule
2025
Thursday, April 17th
8:00 AM

An Emergency Department Presentation of Postpartum Depression in the Setting of Perinatal Loss

Jaude Petrie MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Sarah Stuart DO, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Cole Rogers MS3, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

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8:00 AM

An intervention regarding the documentation of pro re nata medication in acutely mentally ill adults during medical hospitalizations

George Brand IV, MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Joshua Culotta MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Assessing Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences in Latinx Children in Greater New Orleans

Sloane Clay, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Valeria Faria Maraver, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Maria Lugo, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Sebastian Del Corral Winder PsyD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Megan Maher MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Clozapine Toxicity Unveiled: Cerebral Edema as a Rare and Alarming Complication

Lauren Meyer BS, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Eremy Mikhael MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Rima El-Abassi MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Developing a Coding System for Family Mass Shootings: Applicability of Risk Assessment Measures

Samantha Sheppard, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Jamie Leavey, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Chikira H. Barker, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Victoria Sacco, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Digital Alchemy: Shaping the Future of Psychiatry training with Artificial Intelligence

Cody Roi DO, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Shenitta Moore, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Shadia Maria, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Amin Varun, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

ECT Intervention for Catatonia in a Patient with Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis

Jonathon Scott MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Thien-Huong Michelle Pham MD, MPH, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Hailey Teachout MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Kamran Khan, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Michael Knight MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Empowering Latinx Parents to Advocate for Children with Special Education Needs in the Public School System

Sloane Clay, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Valeria Faria Maraver, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Maria Lugo, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Sebastian Del Corral Winder PsyD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Megan Maher MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Evaluating the Implementation of a Therapeutic Workbook to Enhance Behavioral Programming in a Pediatric Psychiatric Hospital

Caroline Stallard MD, MPH, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Kelly Georgis DO, MsPH, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Mallory Granier BS, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Cody Roi MPH, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Exploring Resiliency and Social Support as Protective Factors in the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in the Louisiana State Opioid Response (LaSOR) Project

Bryan Franks, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Michelle Hamrick LCSW, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Exploring the effectiveness of virtual exposure therapy in treating adult patients with contamination-based obsessive-compulsive disorder: a review of the literature

Oriane Ezedine, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Shane Bierma PhD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Firearm Mortality and Mental Health Outcomes in U.S. Cities: A Comparison of Different City Classification Schemes

Megan Maher MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Chikira H. Barker MA, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Rahn K. Bailey MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

From Shelters to Streets: The Unintended Consequences of Deinstitutionalization

William Sistrunk, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Kimia Roghani, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Joshua Culotta MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Impact of a Structured Wellness Program on Perceived Physical Wellness

Ashlyn Smeltzer, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Mary Shapiro, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Viet Le, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Scott Embley, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Bishop-Baier, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Long term effects of cannabis induced psychosis in adolescents

Hailey Teachout, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Dylan Castor, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Tina Nguyen, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Maternal Mental Health, Trauma, and Substance Use: Implications for Family Reunification in Child Welfare

Hailey Bergner MA, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Sebastian Del Corral Winder PsyD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Mental Health Challenges in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Review of Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Existing Interventions

Daniel O’Leary, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Shane Bierma PhD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Patient Feedback for Psychotherapy Trainees: Reviewing Current Assessment Tools for Common Themes

George "Riley" Sapora MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Rachel Foret MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Psychotherapeutic Play Therapy: Healing Childhood Trauma

Rahula Kata, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Amy Clomburg PsyD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Reducing child maltreatment recidivism: Fortifying the protective capacity of families

Miriam Hill-Odom, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Angella Chang, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Sebastian Del Corral PsyD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Amy Rinner PsyD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Retrospective Chart Review of an Accelerated Initiation Schedule for Long-Acting Injectable Invega Sustenna

Matthew Shields MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Heba Shaikh MD, MPH, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Madeline Erwin MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Erik Hanson MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Risk Factors and Warning Behaviors of Female Offenders of Family Mass Shootings

Isabelle Mermilliod BS, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Chikira H. Barker MA, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Suicide Screening Questionnaires for Adolescents: A Situational Review

Mahad Ahmed, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Megan Maher MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

The Effect of Psychiatric Advance Directives on Clinical Outcomes

Doris Philastre MS, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Shane Bierma PhD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

The Lysing of Catatonia with Intravenous Ketamine Prior to Definitive Treatment with Electroconvulsive Therapy

Zachary Stielper MD, PhD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Isabelle Mermilliod, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Matthew Eng, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Erich Conrad, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

(Title unavailable)

Summer Mostafa, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Transforming Spaces: Interventions in Furniture Layouts to Reduce Patient Violence on a Psychiatry Unit Using a Quality Improvement Approach at University Medical Center

Thien-Huong Michelle Pham MD, PhD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Hoang Nguyen MD, MPH, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Xing Zhu Hou MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Erin Capone MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Erich Conrad MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Trauma and Treatment Resistance: A Case of PTSD and Schizophrenia

Ashley Henderson L3, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Gregory Backes MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

Use of ECT in a 14-Year-Old with Treatment-Refractory Catatonia: A Case Report

Tina Nguyen, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Zachary Steipler, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Erich Conrad MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

What to do when PO isn’t an option. A Case Review and Literature Review of Parental Options for Psychotropic Medications

Brock Williams MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM

8:00 AM

When Antidepressants Tip the Scale: Unmasking Bipolar Disorder or Inducing Mania?

Jackson Mierl MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Steven Ross MD, LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

Center for Advanced Learning and Simulation (CALS)

8:00 AM