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Katy Matteucci

A Historical and Functional Analysis of the Smallpox and Tetanus Vaccines

Ascribed to SARS-CoV-2, the current pandemic has generated a lot of questions and concerns pertaining to not only the COVID vaccines, but also the broad spectrum of vaccination practices that exist. With this in mind, the objective of this presentation is to analysis the general safety and effectiveness of vaccines, based on an extensive historical overview and functional analysis of their mechanisms of action. In order to do this, an emphasis on the smallpox and tetanus vaccines will be rendered.

BIOL 499, Senior Capstone

Paul Allee

P114

10 – 11 AM

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Katy Matteucci

The Science of Cancer and the Preventable Mechanisms Behind It

Cancer is one of the most morbid killers across the globe, and its obliteration has been the focus of thousands of studies over the past 250 years. And while the vast majority of cancers are caused by a myriad of ineluctable factors, such as growth and inheritance, over a third of cancer deaths are attributable to multitudinous preventable causes, such as poor lifestyle choices, contraction of certain viruses, usage of tobacco and alcohol, among other factors. As such, this presentation seeks to explain the underlying mechanisms of cancer, along with the precise means by which these preventable carcinogenic factors promote its emergence.

BIOL 200, General Biology

Paul Allee

10 – 10:30 AM

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Katy Matteucci

Biodiversity Decline in the Great Barrier Reef 

This presentation reviews the biodiversity of organisms that dwell within the Great Barrier Reef, and analyzes how various human activities have been ushering a destructive wave against this complex ecosystem. As a result of the augmenting carbon levels in our atmosphere, overfishing procedures, and the addition of numerous toxic chemical substances and other pollutants, many species are being affected. As coral growth and development are inhibited, the natural homes, food sources, and breeding grounds of many aquatic creatures are being uprooted. In addition, many larger species, such as sea cucumbers, fish, and turtles, are facing draconian challenges due to overharvesting and pollution. Fortunately however, these conditions are not irremediable. By establishing a clean energy economy and imposing regulations regarding mismanaged fishing and toxic waste, the potential for the revival of this biome will again be attainable, eventually restoring the vibrancy of the Great Barrier Reef. 

Paul Allee 

P114 

10 – 10:30 AM

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