Acknowledgements:

• We would like to thank Dr. Shackleford for her aid and support in helping us with our research. Her insight helped us connect a cellular mechanism with a real-world disease and deepen our understanding of how biological processes relate to human health. We would also like to thank the Biology Department at St. Mary’s University for providing us access to the environment, laboratory equipment, and resources that gave us the necessary information to successfully complete our research. We also extend our gratitude to the peers in our class for their willingness to help and for providing valuable advice to improve the clarity and appeal of our infographic. They offered constructive criticism that enhanced both our scientific understanding and our design skills. Finally, we are extremely grateful for the opportunity to perform this research and make meaningful connections between the disease and its underlying cellular mechanisms.