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<p>The Department of Medical Imaging at Misericordia University recently sponsored its annual Student Research Poster Presentation Day in Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall. The culmination of research and work on a variety of scholarly topics by juniors and seniors, the students presented more than two-dozen abstracts to the college community and answered questions related to their individual research topics. Numerous students, faculty and staff attended the event.</p><p>Senior Courtney T. Whitmire, of Shickshiny, presented her research, &#8220;Treating Acute Arterial Occlusions in Interventional Radiology (IR),&#8221; a study to identify and explain ways to treat acute arterial occlusion, such as a blockage in an artery caused by plaque, with the use of an IR treatment using angioplasty and placement of a stent. Elaine Halesey, Ed.D., R.T., (R)(QM) professor of medical imaging, served as advisor on the project. Whitmire conducted the research during an internship at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.</p><p>Whitmire earned her bachelor&#8217;s degree in medical imaging at Misericordia University&#8217;s winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 16.</p><style>
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Misericordia University medical imaging student presents research