Pathohistological Effects of Helminth Parasites in Small Mammals
University
Shawnee State University
Major
Biomedical Sciences
Student Type
Undergraduate Student
Presentation Types
Oral Presentation (Live)
Keywords:
H&E Stain, Cryostat Microtome, Hyperplasia, Hypertrophy
Abstract
Parasites infect tissue in various ways. This research project focuses on the pathohistological effects of helminth parasites in small mammals, which is a part of a larger team project. Small mammals were trapped and processed at the beginning of this project. The processing of the small mammals included the dissection of the liver and spleen. Through mass analysis, it has been observed that the liver and spleen of Infected small mammals have increased in mass. Utilizing a cryostat microtome, I am preparing cross-section histology slides to examine what is happening at the cellular level, causing the immune organs to increase in mass. Viewing the results of this research will show and explain how helminth parasites impact these immune organs.
Human and Animal Subjects
yes
IRB or IACUC Approval
yes
Faculty Mentor Name
Nathaniel Mull
Faculty Mentor Title
Assistant Professor
Faculty Mentor Department
Natural Sciences
Recommended Citation
Howard, Gavin, "Pathohistological Effects of Helminth Parasites in Small Mammals" (2025). Celebration of Scholarship. 4.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/cos/2025/session8/4
Location
LIB 204
Pathohistological Effects of Helminth Parasites in Small Mammals
LIB 204
Parasites infect tissue in various ways. This research project focuses on the pathohistological effects of helminth parasites in small mammals, which is a part of a larger team project. Small mammals were trapped and processed at the beginning of this project. The processing of the small mammals included the dissection of the liver and spleen. Through mass analysis, it has been observed that the liver and spleen of Infected small mammals have increased in mass. Utilizing a cryostat microtome, I am preparing cross-section histology slides to examine what is happening at the cellular level, causing the immune organs to increase in mass. Viewing the results of this research will show and explain how helminth parasites impact these immune organs.
