“N-glycosylation induces collagen triple helix repeat containing 1 and drives oral cancer cell migration” published in the May issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry
Studies from Dr. Maria Kukuruzinska’s laboratory have identified a novel role for protein N-glycosylation in driving oral cancer cell migration, likely to be involved in oral cancer progression and metastasis. Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter praised the efforts and discovery, “This work supports GSDM’s effort to promote research in oral cancer and to increase its scholarly […]
T. James Lee DMD 08 Receives Prestigious Frechette Award
At the March 2013 General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) in Seattle, Washington, Dr. Tsung-Lin James Lee DMD 08 received the prestigious Arthur R. Frechette Award for best research in clinical Prosthodontics for his paper, “Compositional Analysis on Mechanical Properties and Biocompatibility of Titanium-Zirconium Alloy,” which he presented at […]
Dr. Ramzi Sarkis Delivers Presentation at North Shore District Dental Society Meeting
On Thursday, April 11, 2013, Dr. Ramzi Sarkis, Assistant Professor in the Department of Endodontics at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM), delivered a presentation at the North Shore District Dental Society’s (NSDDS) meeting at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. Dr. Sarkis’s presentation, “The Endo-Perio Connection,” explored the intimate relationship […]
Nadia Malik Performs Dentistry, “Ballet” in Honduras
Nadia Malik DMD 13 volunteered in the city of Las Aradas, Honduras, with Medico and externship supervisor Dr. Keith Rojek from March 16 to 23, 2013. The two dentists, along with the help of dental and sterilization assistants and other volunteers, ran such a beautifully organized clinic that a medical doctor on the same mission […]
AADR Boston Section Semiannual Meeting
On Thursday, April 25, 2013, the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) Boston Section held its Semiannual Meeting at the Forsyth Institute in Cambridge. Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) was represented strongly in the Boston Section by representatives Dr. Robert Gyurko (President), Corinna Culler (Secretary), and Dr. Mary Tavares (Alternate […]
25 Members of GSDM Community Join Ranks of OKU
The Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Lambda Mu Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society (OKU) held its 6th annual OKU Induction Ceremony on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the Metcalf Trustee Ballroom. The induction was presided over by Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, OKU chapter President Dr. Stephen […]
Senior Weekend for DMD & AS Graduates
GSDM Student Affairs hosted Senior Weekend, a series of pre-graduation events for pre-doctoral graduates, the weekend before commencement. Senior Weekend kicked off Friday, May 10, 2013, with ASDA Hour at South End tapas restaurant Estragon for the DMD Class of 2013. Later that evening, the Advanced Standing Farewell Party took place at the Living Room […]
Endo Grads Honored at the Prudential Skywalk
On May 16, 2013, residents of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics Class of 2013 celebrated their graduation at the Prudential Tower Skywalk. Director of the Advanced Specialty Education Program in Endodontics Dr. Sami Chogle hosted the event with the support of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine Endodontic Alumni Association. Dr. […]
A Momentous Commencement in GSDM’s 50th Anniversary Year
On Friday, May 17, 2013, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) held the School’s 49th annual Convocation at the Walter Brown Arena. Approximately 190 DMD and 80 post-doctoral students were honored and awarded degrees. Before beginning the commencement program, Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter took a moment to reflect on the April […]
Celebration & Recognition at Annual Senior Awards Brunch
A celebratory crowd of 500 Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) graduates, family, faculty, staff, and friends gathered on Saturday, May 18, 2013, for the Class of 2013 Senior Awards Brunch at the Fuller Building, an annual event hosted by Dean and Mrs. Jeffrey W. Hutter. Graduates perused their Class of […]