1. Gupta, R., and Bhatnagar, S. C1ql3 antagonize GLP-1 induced insulin secretion by Bai3 adhesion G-protein coupled receptor in pancreatic beta -cells. UAB Diabetes Research Day, Birmingham, AL, May 2nd, 2017.
  2. Gupta, R., Huynh, T.C., Truong, C., Nguyen, D., and Bhatnagar, S. An islet secreted protein, C1ql3 inhibits GLP-1 induced insulin secretion via Bai3 adhesion G-protein coupled receptor from beta cells. Boshell Diabetes and Metabolic 10th Annual Research Day, Auburn University, AL, March 3rd, 2017.
  3. Gupta, R., Koltes, J.E., and Bhatnagar, S. C1ql3 antagonizes GLP-1 induced insulin secretion by Bai3 adhesion G-protein coupled receptor in pancreatic beta cells. Midwest Islet Club Conference, Madison, WI, May 2017.
  4. Huynh, T.C., Truong, C., Gupta, R., Schueler, K., Attie, A.D., and Bhatnagar, S. Synaptotagmin 9 regulates tomosyn-2 protein abundance to affect early phase of insulin secretion. Midwest Islet Club Conference, Madison, WI, May 2017.
  5. Huynh, T.C., Gupta, R., Bhatnagar, S. Synaptotagmin-9 regulates tomosyn protein abundance to affect early phase of insulin secretion. UAB Fall Research Expo, Birmingham, AL, November 30, 2017. 
  6. Huynh, T.C., Gupta R, Bhatnagar, S. Regulatory mechanism of the early phase of insulin secretion by tomosyn. UA Systems Honors Research Day, Tuscaloosa, AL, February 3, 2018. 
  7. Gupta, R., Koltes, J.E., and Bhatnagar, S. The complement 1q-like 3 secreted protein inhibits insulin secretion by G-protein coupled receptor, BAI3 from pancreatic β-cells. Boshell Diabetes Research Day, Auburn, AL, February 16, 2018.
  8. Huynh, T.C., Truong, C., Gupta, R., Schueler, K., Attie, A.D., and Bhatnagar, S. Synaptotagmin-9 regulates tomosyn-2 protein abundance to affect early phase of insulin secretion. Boshell Diabetes Research Day, Auburn, AL, February 16, 2018.
  9. Gupta, R and Bhatnagar, S. An alpha-cell secreted protein complement 1q like-3 inhibits insulin secretion via BAI3 adhesion G-protein coupled receptor from pancreatic beta-cells. Midwest Islet Club Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, May 2018.  
  10. Gupta, R and Bhatnagar, S. Complement 1q like-3 Secreted Protein Inhibits Insulin Secretion by an Adhesion G-Protein Coupled Receptor, BAI3 in Pancreatic β-cells. University of Alabama Diabetes Research Day, Birmingham, AL, May 2019. Top scoring abstract-Winner of the 2019 Eliezer S. Award for Best Diabetes Research
  11. Gupta, R and Bhatnagar, S. Complement 1q like-3 Secreted Protein Inhibits Insulin Secretion by an Adhesion G-Protein Coupled Receptor, BAI3 in Pancreatic β-cells. Midwest Islet Club Conference, Ann Harbor, MI, May 2019.
  12. Alsharif, H and Bhatnagar, S. The Role of BAI3 Adhesion G-protein Coupled Receptor in Insulin Secretion and Glucose Tolerance., 3 Minutes Thesis Talk, April 13, 2021. 
  13. Alsharif, H., Rahman, M., Pathak, A., Trombley, J., and Bhatnagar, S. The Role of BAI3 Adhesion G-protein Coupled Receptor in Insulin Secretion and Glucose Tolerance. American Diabetes Association, Virtual, June 25-29, 2021. Selected for the Rising Stars of Diabetes Research Seminar after winning 1st prize for 3 Minute Thesis competition. 
  14. Pathak, A., Alsharif, H., Trombley, J., Rahman, M., and Bhatnagar, S. Synaptotagmin 9 Regulates Tomosyn-2 Protein Abundance to Affect Early Phase of Insulin Secretion. Secretion. American Diabetes Association, Virtual, June 25-29, 2021.
  15. Pathak, A., Alsharif, H., Trombley, J., Rahman, M., and Bhatnagar, S. Synaptotagmin 9 Effects Early Phase of Insulin Secretion by Regulating Tomosyn’s Protein Abundance. 13th Midwest Islet Club Conference, Vanderbilt University, Tennessee, July 13-15th, 2021.
  16. Alsharif, H., Trombley, J., Rahman, M., Pathak, A., and Bhatnagar, S. The Role of BAI3 Adhesion G-protein Coupled Receptor in Insulin Secretion and Glucose Tolerance. Graduate Biomedical Science Symposium, UAB, Birmingham, AL, August 2021. 
  17. Rahman, M., Pathak, A., Alsharif, H., Trombley, J., and Bhatnagar, S. Pancreatic β-cell derived complement-1q like-3 secreted protein regulates insulin secretion in an autocrine manner contributing to whole-body glucose homeostasis. UAB Postdoctoral Appreciation Day, 2021
  18. Rahman, M., Pathak, A., Alsharif, H., Trombley, J., and Bhatnagar, S. The Loss of Pancreatic β-Cell Complement 1q like-3 Secreted Protein Increases Insulin Secretion in Lean and Obese Mice. 38th Annual Trainee Research Symposium, UAB. March 2, 2022 (Virtual).
  19. Rahman, M., Pathak, A., Alsharif, H., Trombley, J., and Bhatnagar, S. Pancreatic β-cell Specific Deletion of Complement 1q like-3 Secreted Protein Increases Insulin Secretion in Lean and Obese Mice. 14th Midwest Islet Club Conference, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, May 16-18th, 2022.
  20. Alsharif, H., Rahman, M., and Bhatnagar, S. The Role of BAI3 Adhesion G-protein Coupled Receptor in Regulating Whole-body glucose homeostasis. 14th Midwest Islet Club Conference, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL, May 16-18th, 2022.
  21. Rahman, M., Pathak, A., Alsharif, H., Trombley, J., and Bhatnagar, S. Synaptotagmin-9 Regulates Early Phase Insulin Secretion by Regulating Tomosyn-1. American Diabetes Association’s 82nd Scientific Sessions, June 3-7, 2022, New Orleans, Louisiana
  22. Rahman M, Haifa A, Bhatnagar S. The Beta-Cell Specific Deletion of Complement 1q-Like-3 Secreted Protein Improves Beta-Cell Function and Glucose Homeostasis. 83rd Scientific Sessions of ADA, June 23-26, 2023.
  23. Rahman MM, Alexander J, Mitchl A, Alsharif H and Bhatnagar S. Pancreatic β-cell specific deletion of complement 1q like-3 secreted protein improves beta-cell function and glucose homeostasis. UAB Postdoctoral Appreciation Day, 2023
  24. Alsharif, H and Bhatnagar, S. Exploring the Metabolic Impact of Brain Angiogenesis Inhibitor (BAI3) on Energy Balance and Glucose Metabolism, GBS Annual Symposium, UAB, Birmingham, AL, August 10, 2023
  25. Alsharif, H., Perez, K., Alexander, A., Rahman, MM., Kim, J-A., Young, M., and Bhatnagar, S. Investigating the Thermogenic Effect of Brain Angiogenesis Inhibitor 3 (BAI3) on Energy Expenditure. The 15th Annual Boshell Research Day at Auburn University, Auburn, AL, March 2024