Effect of Mycorrhizae on Artemisia Annua

This project explored the symbiotic relationship between the plant Artemisia annua, which produces the antimalarial drug artemisinin, and the arbuscular mycorrhizal root fungus Glomus intraradices. A high-producing cultivar, SAM from the Weathers lab, was grown in two soil types, one seeded with fungal spores, to determine whether an increase in biomass, flavonoids, and artemisinin could occur. Differences in metabolites between plants grown from rooted cuttings and plants derived from tissue culture suggest a possible signal or mechanism for further study

HIV/AIDS Mobile - Applications

There is not adequate case management and reporting of HIV/AIDS among the most at-risk populations in Thailand due in part to a lack of appropriate technology. The goal of this project was to determine the most effective mobile application or application features for HIV/AIDS management from the perspectives of the target populations, case managers, and Population - Services International. We produced a framework for evaluating existing and future applications, developed a prototype application, and provided recommendations for related projects