Student Research Symposium Program Portal: Submission #212
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Submission Number: 212
Submission ID: 9060
Submission UUID: c84870ce-ecd7-444a-94e8-60d66e70066b
Submission URI: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal
Submission Update: /student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?token=Ydz0bISxTSI80oq8wNX34W4FUe5r10i0lTghVCgNaLk
Created: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 09:30 AM
Completed: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:22 PM
Changed: Fri, 01/30/2026 - 12:22 PM
Remote IP address: 146.201.10.40
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Webform: Research Symposium Program Portal WF
Submitted to: Student Research Symposium Program Portal
| Primary Student Contact First Name | Theodore |
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| Primary Student Contact Last Name | Edmondson |
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| Primary Student Contact FSU Student Email | te23f@fsu.edu |
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| Major(s) of all individuals presenting this work | Intended Major: Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences |
| Bio of all individuals presenting this work | My name is Theodore Edmondson, and I am a high school junior. I attend The Collegiate School at Florida State University Panama City, and I take dual-enrolled classes at FSUPC. In the future I aspire to be a pediatrician or an anesthesiologist. |
| Poster Title | Understanding Sickle Cell Disease and Modern Therapeutic Approaches |
| Abstract | With a significant casualty count every year, sickle cell disease is an issue that is taking the lives of many people around the globe. Hence, understanding the molecular structure and experimenting with different methods of treatment could eventually end the suffering of millions. Sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to take the shape of a crescent moon due to the production of abnormal hemoglobin molecules. It mostly affects the areas in and around Africa, the Middle East, Southeastern Asia, and the Mediterranean areas. The goal of my research is to inform and spread awareness about sickle cell disease. I am conducting an in-depth literature review, and I intend to search for and combine information from credible sources that discuss sickle cell disease. Some of such credible databases include the National Library of Medicine, Science Direct, and Radiological Society of North America. A 3D printed model of the gene will be included. I expect my research to spread awareness of how deadly sickle cell disease is and hopefully inspire organizations to conduct more in-depth research and experimentation regarding the treatment of sickle cell disease in affected populations. |
| Research Mentor Name | Madi Flammia |
| Research Mentor's College (or High School) | The Collegiate School at Florida State University Panama City |
| Research Mentor's Department (or Subject) | Research |
| Research Mentor's Email | mjf24@fsu.edu |
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| Keywords | sickle cell disease |
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| Work | Exploratory (the research question has been identified and design of approach is outlined) |
| Presentation Modality | Face to Face Poster session |
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| I will be printing my poster | No |
| Year | 2026 |
| Annual description | 5th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 17, 2025 |
| Update URL | https://pc.fsu.edu/student-research/symposium/research-symposium-program-portal?element_parents=elements/student_photo&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=Ydz0bISxTSI80oq8wNX34W4FUe5r10i0lTghVCgNaLk |