List of local and national research presentations by laboratory members since 2024 (undergraduates are in bold; presenter’s name is underlined)

2026

Roberts AT, Dagli CV, Efremov AK, Carter OM, and Rivera-Serrano EE. Targeting immune pathways to enhance the oncolytic potential of the reovirus against fibrosarcoma cells. 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Virology (ASV). Minneapolis, MN (poster; pending)

Hutchinson R., Carter O. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Exploring the use of oncolytic viruses as therapeutic agents against lung adenocarcinoma. 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Virology (ASV). Minneapolis, MN (poster; pending)

Rivera-Serrano EE. Development of laboratory modules in virology suitable for the undergraduate classroom. 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Virology (ASV). Minneapolis, MN (poster; pending)

Efremov A. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Combining oncolytic virotherapy and chemotherapy against fibrosarcoma. Elon 2026 Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF2026). Elon, NC (oral)

Millner N. and Rivera-Serrano EE. ​Conservation Biology research literacy: a framework for bridging the gap between scientists and the public. Elon 2026 Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF2026). Elon, NC (oral)

Hutchinson R. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Reovirus reassortants reveal context-dependent oncolytic phenotypes across epithelial cancer cell lines. Elon 2026 Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF2026). Elon, NC (oral)

Rivera-Serrano EE., Dagli C., Efremov A., Hutchinson R., Carter O., and Roberts A. Identification and characterization of a reovirus variant with improved oncolytic potential against fibrosarcoma. Southeastern Regional Virology Conference (SERVC 2026). Atlanta, GA (oral)

Hutchinson R., Carter O., Dagli C., and Rivera-Serrano EE. Exploring the use of oncolytic viruses as therapeutic agents against lung adenocarcinoma. National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR 2026). Richmond, VA (poster)

Millner N. and Rivera-Serrano EE. ​Prevalence and effectiveness of visual abstracts in peer-reviewed scientific articles. National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR 2026). Richmond, VA (poster)

Efremov A., Dagli C., and Rivera-Serrano EE. Combining oncolytic virotherapy and chemotherapy against fibrosarcoma. National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR 2026). Richmond, VA (poster)

2025

Efremov A. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Combining oncolytic virotherapy and chemotherapy against fibrosarcoma. State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS 2025). Elon, NC (oral)

Millner N. and Rivera-Serrano EE. ​Prevalence and effectiveness of visual abstracts in peer-reviewed scientific articles. State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS 2025). Elon, NC (oral)

Hutchinson R., Carter O. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Exploring the use of oncolytic viruses as therapeutic agents against lung adenocarcinoma. State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS 2025). Elon, NC (oral)

Efremov A. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Combining oncolytic virotherapy and chemotherapy against fibrosarcoma. Elon’s 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research (SURE ’25) Symposium. Elon, NC (poster)

Hutchinson R., Carter O. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Exploring the use of oncolytic viruses as therapeutic agents against lung adenocarcinoma. Elon’s 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research (SURE ’25) Symposium. Elon, NC (poster)

Carter O. Hutchinson R. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Image-based quantification of viral infection and cellular morphology changes using a computer software. Elon’s 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research (SURE ’25) Symposium. Elon, NC (poster)

Rivera-Serrano EE. Development of laboratory modules in virology suitable for the undergraduate classroom. Annual Meeting for the American Association of Immunologists (Immunology 2025). Honolulu, HI (poster)

Millner N. and Rivera-Serrano EE. An assessment of the state of open access within STEAM articles:​ an insight into the public’s access to primary research​. Elon’s 2025 Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF 2025). Elon, NC (poster)

Grossberg E. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Exploring the versatility of viral evolution and immune evasion through selective pressure. Elon’s 2025 Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF 2025). Elon, NC (oral)

McKiernan T. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Investigating the interplay between immune responses against bacteria and viruses in the oral cavity. Elon’s 2025 Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF 2025). Elon, NC (poster)

Dagli C. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Enhancing reovirus oncolytic potential against fibrosarcoma​. Elon’s 2025 Spring Undergraduate Research Forum (SURF 2025). Elon, NC (oral)

Dagli C. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Enhancing reovirus oncolytic potential against fibrosarcoma​. Annual Meeting for the American Association of Immunologists (Immunology 2025). Honolulu, HI (poster)

Dagli C. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Enhancing reovirus oncolytic potential against fibrosarcoma​. Integrating Research in Science (IRIS 2025). Elon, NC (oral)

Grossberg E. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Exploring the versatility of viral evolution and immune evasion through selective pressure. Integrating Research in Science (IRIS 2025). Elon, NC (oral)

Dagli C. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Enhancing reovirus oncolytic potential against fibrosarcoma​. National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR 2025). Pittsburgh, PA (poster)

Grossberg E. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Exploring the versatility of viral evolution and immune evasion through selective pressure. National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR 2025). Pittsburgh, PA (poster)

2024

Dagli C. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Enhancing reovirus oncolytic potential against fibrosarcoma​. State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Symposium (SNCURCS 2024). NC (virtual)

Dagli C. and Rivera-Serrano EE. Enhancing reovirus oncolytic potential against fibrosarcoma​. Elon’s 2024 Summer Undergraduate Research (SURE ’24) Symposium. Elon, NC (poster)