The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Research Showcase 2026 took place on April 29, 2026 and featured eleven Doctor of Occupational Therapy students:
RESEARCH PROMOTING JUSTICE, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Exploring Formal and Informal Educational Experiences for Artists with Disabilities
- Celia Accardi; Mentored by Roger Ideishi, JD, OT/L, FAOTA
Exploring the Role of Occupational Therapy in Cancer Care for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals: A Scoping Review
- Alicia Alleyne; Mentored by Sadie Richardson, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH - CLINICAL, COMMUNITY, & BASIC
Supporting Safe Aging in Place for Older Adults with Neurodegenerative Cognitive Conditions and Their Caregivers
- Honorable Mention Awarded to Candice Dixon; Mentored by Kellie Sawyer, OTD, OTR/L
Oncologist Understanding of Occupational Therapy’s Role in Cancer Care: A Collaborative Quality Improvement Project to Enhance Role Clarity
- Rebecca Warren; Mentored by Ann Henshaw, MPH, MBA, OTD, OTR/L
Developing OT Leadership Skills within Palliative Care Through Enhanced Communication Training
- Aliyah Busselberg; Mentored by Ann Henshaw, MPH, MBA, OTD, OTR/L
Safe Patient Handling Practices: A Comparison of Retrospective and Current Data
- Elise Jernigan, Mentored by Danielle Centi, DrOT, OTR/L, FAOTA, CBIS, TIE
Use of Sexual Health Models in Practice
- Katie Jewett, Mentored by Danielle Centi, DrOT, OTR/L, FAOTA, CBIS, TIE
From Awareness to Action: Integrating Microaggression Education in Occupational Therapy Students Professional Development
- Traci Szoke; Mentored by Sheila Moyle, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Enhancing Serious Illness Conversations in Cancer Care Through Digital Tools: A Scoping Review
- Justine Williams Neale; Mentored by Sadie Richardson, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Peer Feedback in Action: Advancing Student Development in an Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program
- Claudia Carey, Mentored by Sheila Moyle, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Building Bridges: The Role of Resiliency in Navigating Interpersonal Relationships in Occupational Therapy Education
- Jillian Meissner, Mentored by Sheila Moyle, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
