JESS CONFORTI

Presentations:

Oral Presentations:

1. “Retention-Time Alignment and Imputation Algorithms Affect Statistical Comparisons when Multiple Samples are Searched Together in Proteomics Database Searching Software” Conforti, J.M.; Breus, C.C.; Worth, C.S.; Taube, J.; Gallagher, E.S., 80th Southwest Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society; Waco, Texas; October 20-23, 2024.

2. “Accurately Comparing Samples with Proteomics Database Searching” Coffee Hour Talk; Baylor University; October 18, 2024.

3. “An Introduction to Proteomics and its Applications in Bioanalytical Research” Women in Stem and Engineering (WISE) Talk; Baylor University; December 6, 2022.

4. “Bis-anionic Ligands for Iron Catalyzed Kumada Cross-Coupling” Conforti, J.; Neidig, M.; Zhang, B.; Neate, P., Chemistry Department Thesis Presentations; University of Rochester, New York; May 2020.

5. “Application of Two-Dimensional Reverse Phase Liquid Chromatography for Peak Purity Evaluation as Part of CSD Method Development Platform” Conforti, J.; Wang, Q.; Shackman, J.; Yuill, E., Summer Intern Presentations; Bristol Myers Squibb, New Jersey; August 2, 2018.

Poster Presentations:

1. “Bias in Biomarkers? How to Search Multiple Sample Datasets in Proteomics Database Searching Software to Generate Accurate Comparisons” Conforti, J.M.; Gallagher, E.S., Waters Early Career Summit; Milford, Massachusetts; July 15-17, 2024.

2. “Bias in Biomarkers? How to Search Multiple Sample Datasets in Proteomics Database Searching Software to Generate Accurate Comparisons” Conforti, J.M.; Breus, C.C.; Worth, C.S.; Taube, J.H.; Gallagher, E.S., 72nd ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics; Anaheim, California; June 2-6, 2024.

3. “Enrichment of Methylated Peptides using Strong Cation Exchange with an Optimized Salt Gradient” Ziegler, A.; Conforti, J.M.; Swanzy, H.K.; Worth, C.S.; Taube, J.H.; Gallagher, E.S., 72nd ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics; Anaheim, California; June 2-6, 2024.

4. “Assessing the Effects of Retention-Time Alignment on Protein Abundance in Proteomics Database Searching” Breus C.C.; Conforti, J.M.; Gallagher, E.S., 72nd ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics; Anaheim, California; June 2-6, 2024.

5. “Comparing SP3 and SP4 Sample Preparation Techniques with a Sodium Deoxycholate-Assisted Digestion for Proteomic Profiling of MCF7 Subcellular Fractions” Conforti, J.M.; Worth, C.S.; Ziegler, A.M.; Taube, J.H.; Gallagher, E.S., 71st ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics; Houston, Texas; June 4-8, 2023.

6. “Determining the Gas-Phase Stability of Chloramphenicol Acetyltransferase (CAT) and the Effects of Ligand Binding” Edwards, A.N.; Blue, A.J.; Cordes, M.S.; Conforti, J.M.; Trakselis, M.A.; Gallagher, E.S., 71st ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics; Houston, Texas; June 4-8, 2023.

7. “Addressing Protein Recovery in Single-Pot, Solid-Phase-Enriched Sample Preparation for MCF7 Breast Cancer Cells” Conforti, J.M.; Richardson, L.T.; Taube, J.H.; Solouki, T.; Gallagher, E.S., 70th ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics; Minneapolis, Minnesota; June 5-9, 2022.

8. “Analytical Characterization of Aprepitant + Kollidon® VA64.” Conforti, J.; Vladyka, R.; Vitez, I.; Upadhye, S. Capstone Project Presentations; Catalent Pharma Solutions, New Jersey; August 14, 2019.

9. “Not so A-MAZE-ING Rats: A Cognitive Focus of Parkinson’s Disease in an Animal Model.” Conforti, J.; Kritzer, M.F.; Haggerty, M.; Michaelos, M.; Wachtel, J.; Betancourt, E., Intel’s Long Island Science and Engineering Fair; Plainview, New York; May 2016. 

10. “Not so A-MAZE-ING Rats: A Cognitive Focus of Parkinson’s Disease in an Animal Model.” Conforti, J.; Kritzer, M.F.; Haggerty, M.; Michaelos, M.; Wachtel, J.; Betancourt, E., Long Island Science Congress; Old Westbury, New York; May 16, 2016.

11. “Not so A-MAZE-ING Rats: A Cognitive Focus of Parkinson’s Disease in an Animal Model.” Conforti, J.; Kritzer, M.F.; Haggerty, M.; Michaelos, M.; Wachtel, J.; Betancourt, E., Simon’s Fellows Research Presentations; Stony Brook, New York; August 2015.

Publications:

1. Conforti, J.M.; Ziegler, A.M.; Worth, C.S.; Nambiar, A.M.; Bailey, J.T.; Taube, J.H.; Gallagher, E.S. Differences in Protein Capture by SP3 and SP4 Demonstrate Mechanistic Insights of Proteomics Cleanup Techniques. J. Proteome Res. 2024, 23 (9), 3877-3889. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jproteome.4c00206

2. Edwards, A.N.; Blue, A.J., Conforti, J.M., Cordes, M.S.; Trakselis, M.A., Gallagher, E.S. Gas-phase stability and thermodynamics of ligand-bound, binary complexes of chloramphenicol acetyltransferase reveal negative cooperativity. Anal. Bioanal. Chem. 2023, 415 (25), 6201-6212. DOI: 10.1007/s00216-023-04891-5

3. Neate, P.G.; Zhang, B.; Conforti, J.M.; Brennessel, W.W.; Neidig, M.L. Dilithium Amides as a Modular Bis-Anionic Ligand Platform for Iron Catalyzed Cross-Coupling, Org. Lett. 2021, 23 (15), 5958–5963. DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.1c02053

4. Bentancourt, E.; Wachtel, J.; Michaelos, M.; Haggerty M.; Conforti J.; Kritzer, M. F. The Impact of Biological Sex and Sex Hormones on Cognition in a Rat Model of Early, Pre-motor Parkinson’s Disease, Neuroscience. 2017, 345, 297-314. DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2016.05.041

Organizations:

Women In Stem and Engineering (WISE)

American Society of Mass Spectrometry (ASMS)

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Awards:

2022-2024 Baylor University Travel Award

2022 Graduate Research Fellowship Program Competition Honorable Mention

2022 Certificate of Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research

2021 Nomination for ‘Outstanding Teaching Assistant’, Baylor University

2016 Exceptional Senior Scientist of Long Island Award Winner, Northport High School

2016 Future Scientist Award, sponsored by LISTEMELA

2016 Highest Honors Recipient, Long Island Science Congress

2016 Honorable Mention Grand Award Winner, Long Island Science and Engineering Fair

2015 Simon’s Research Fellow Grant, Stony Brook University