Destined for Dissonance: Unpacking the Duality of Being Black and Christian

Abstract: We know that the Trans- Atlantic Slave Trade is how our African ancestors became involved with Christianity, and for many this involvement was a forced tactic of bondage. Does the disconnectedness from the horrors and hypocrisy of the slave trade make you question your faith? Or has the Black Church and its role in your community been a pillar in walking out your faith? Is the injustice that brought our people to America a part of our complex Christian history? Or is being Black and Christian an oxymoron? Du Bois’ The Souls of Black Folk is as relevant a conversation today as it was in 1903. Join us in a dialogue where a preacher, a thinker, and a writer discuss the significance of trusting Christ with your life, but not white-washing that life away. We will provide historical and anecdotal data to showcase how your identity can be in Christ alone and the intersectionality in which our society operates doesn’t have to oppress your religious views. Summary: Conference themes that will be covered in this session are illuminating our power, unveiling our truth and Double Consciousness The presentation will be broken into three parts- Marcus will highlight Background on Du Bois Explain What Dual or Double Consciousness and how this thinking can be problematic. We will utilize flip charts to have in put from the audience with their stance on issues facing Black Christians in today\u27s society. Matthew will then connect what it means in modern society. How things have changed since 1903, what remains, and how an everyday Christian can combat some the perceived and realized complexities in being a Black, American Christian. He will hone in on identity, code switching, intersectionality, and biblical history of African people and their christian faith. Christie will close by reiterating how to apply these themes to thrive in today\u27s society and standing firm in one\u27s Christian faith through theological and biblical references. We will also utilize videos, books, journal articles, and anecdotes to continue the conversation with the crowd

The CSBG - LSU Gateway: Web based hosted gateway for computational system biology application tools from Louisiana state university

© 2018 Copyright held by the owner/author(s). Science gateways are identified as an effective way to publish and distribute software for research communities without the burden of learning HPC (High Performance Computer) systems. In the past, researchers were expected to have in-depth knowledge about using HPC systems for computations along with their respective science field in order to do effective research. Science gateways eliminate the need to learn HPC systems and allows the research communities to focus more on their science and let the gateway handle communicating with HPCs. In this poster we are presenting the science gateway project of CSBG (Computational System Biology Group - www.brylinski.org) of Department of Biological Sciences with Center for Computation & Technology at LSU (Louisiana State University). The gateway project was initiated in order to provide CSBG software tools as a service through a science gateway

Additively manufactured flow-resistive pulse sensors

Resistive pulse sensors (RPSs) provide detailed characterization of materials from the nanoparticle up to large biological cells on a particle-to-particle basis. During the RPS experiment, particles pass through a channel or pore that conducts ions, and the change in the ionic current versus time is monitored. The change in current during each translocation, also known as a “pulse”, is dependent on the ratio of the particle and channel dimensions. Here we present a facile and rapid method for producing flow-RPSs that do not require lithographic processes. The additively manufactured sensor has channel dimensions that can be easily controlled. In addition, the fabrication process allows the sensor to be quickly assembled, disassembled, cleaned, and reused. Furthermore, the RPS can be created with a direct interface for fluidic pumps or imaging window for complementary optical microscopy. We present experiments and simulations of the RPS, showing how the pulse shapes are dependent on the channel morphology and how the device can count and size particles across a range of flow rates and ionic strengths. The use of pressure-driven fluid flow through the device allowed a rapid characterization of particles down to concentrations as low as 1 × 10–3 particles per mL, which equated to one event per second

Effect of potassium and valinomycin on oxidative phosphorylation in intact beef heart mitochondria and submitochondrial particles

Beef heart mitochondria and submitochondrial particles have been used to measure parameters of oxidative phosphorylation with respect to varying concentrations of potassium and valinomycin. In the absence of valinomycin, intact mitochondria showed little response to potassium. The presence of valinomycin caused the following response of intact mitochondria to increasing potassium concentrations: lower ADP/O ratio, lower rate of phosphorylation, no increase in state-3 respiration, higher respiration rate in state 4, and lower respiratory control. In contrast, the P/O ratio of submitochondrial particles was not altered significantly by increasing potassium concentrations in either the absence or the presence of valinomycin. It is suggested that potassium does not interact directly with the oxidative phosphorylation system but may compete with ATP synthesis in intact beef heart mitochondria via an energyrequiring potassium transport system.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/33254/1/0000646.pd

Lengthened Predelivery Stay and Antepartum Complications in Women with Depressive Symptoms During Pregnancy

Background: It is crucial to understand the timing and mechanisms behind depression's effect on peripartum stay because attempts to intervene will vary based on the time period involved. We designed this study to compare predelivery and postdelivery length of stay in women with and without elevated depressive symptoms during pregnancy. Methods: This study involved secondary data analysis of a larger study exploring antepartum depression. Each subject completed the Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) during pregnancy at a mean of 25.8 weeks' gestation. We used time-stamped data to compare total peripartum, predelivery, and postdelivery lengths of stay in women with and without elevated depressive symptoms during pregnancy. In addition, we used a Cox proportional hazards regression model to evaluate potential mechanisms for depression's effect on length of stay. Results: The study sample included 802 pregnant women. Overall, 18% of study subjects scored >=16 on the CES-D. Bivariate analyses demonstrated a significant association between elevated depressive symptoms and longer predelivery stays (time from admission to delivery). Interaction analyses demonstrated a significant interaction effect between depressive symptoms and parity, such that depressive symptoms were significantly associated with predelivery length of stay in multiparas but not so in primiparous subjects. In a multivariate model of multiparous subjects, depression's effect on length of stay was partially influenced by sociodemographic confounders but remained significant until antepartum complications were added to the model. Conclusions: Depressive symptoms during pregnancy are significantly associated with a subsequent increase in predelivery length of stay, and this association is mediated in part by antepartum complications, even after controlling for sociodemographic factors. These longer hospital stays can present significant burdens to the patient, her family, and the healthcare system. Future studies should evaluate whether interventions for depression during pregnancy can impact this relationship among depressive symptoms during pregnancy, antepartum complications, and extensive predelivery hospitalizations.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/90486/1/jwh-2E2010-2E2380.pd

Predictors of Recovery from Prenatal Depressive Symptoms from Pregnancy Through Postpartum

Abstract Background: Identifying predictors of the course of depressive symptoms from pregnancy through postpartum is important to inform clinical interventions. Methods: This longitudinal study investigated predictors of recovery from prenatal elevated depressive symptoms in the postpartum period. Forty-one pregnant women completed demographic, interpersonal, and psychosocial self-report assessment measures at 32 weeks of gestation and again 12 weeks postpartum. Results: Of those with elevated depressive symptoms, defined as a Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) score ≥10, at the prenatal baseline, 39% (n=16) recovered to nonelevated symptom levels postpartum, whereas 61% (n=25) experienced sustained elevated symptoms. Women who recovered evidenced significantly lower baseline depression severity and more frequent engagement in physical activity and cohabitated with a romantic partner. In multiparous women (n=25), history of past postpartum depression (PPD) differentiated between those with transient and those with persisting symptoms, although history of lifetime depression did not. None of the additional demographic, interpersonal, or psychosocial variables investigated differentiated between groups. Logistic regression analysis showed prenatal depression severity and exercise frequency as predictors of recovery postpartum. Conclusions: Results suggest most women will not experience spontaneous recovery. Women with prenatal heightened symptom severity and previous experiences with PPD are acutely vulnerable to experience sustained symptoms. In contrast, having a cohabitating partner and engagement in prenatal exercise predicted symptom improvement. Physical exercise may be an important clinical recommendation, as it may improve mood. Given the small sample size, these results are preliminary. Implications and future research recommendations are discussed.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/98461/1/jwh%2E2010%2E2266.pd

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