Analysis of Various Neurotoxic Heavy Metal Compounds in Drosophila
Presenter(s)
Jorvik Jensen
Abstract
Neurotoxic effects of ruthenium and titanium metal compounds with potential to be used as cancer drug carriers were assessed in Drosophila. Both mortality and neurotoxic effects, seen via climbing speed, were analyzed. Various concentrations of metal compound were used. The goal of this experiment was to see if any of the metal compounds have potential for use as cancer drug transporters without being too neurotoxic and lethal. Five different compounds using either ruthenium or titanium were tested, and brain dissections were taken to observe the degeneration of brain tissue within the Drosophila.
College
College of Science & Engineering
Department
Biology
Campus
Winona
First Advisor/Mentor
Christopher Groen
Location
Kryzsko Great River Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota; United States
Start Date
4-23-2026 1:00 PM
End Date
4-23-2026 2:00 PM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Format of Presentation or Performance
In-Person
Session
2a=1pm-2pm
Poster Number
25
Analysis of Various Neurotoxic Heavy Metal Compounds in Drosophila
Kryzsko Great River Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota; United States
Neurotoxic effects of ruthenium and titanium metal compounds with potential to be used as cancer drug carriers were assessed in Drosophila. Both mortality and neurotoxic effects, seen via climbing speed, were analyzed. Various concentrations of metal compound were used. The goal of this experiment was to see if any of the metal compounds have potential for use as cancer drug transporters without being too neurotoxic and lethal. Five different compounds using either ruthenium or titanium were tested, and brain dissections were taken to observe the degeneration of brain tissue within the Drosophila.
Comments
Jensen, Jorvik J