Dr. Eva Helmerhorst Awarded Funding to Seek Celiac Disease Treatment
Associate Professor of Molecular & Cell Biology Dr. Eva Helmerhorst has received an NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) in the form of a five-year salary award of $75,000. The funding comes from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and began June 15, 2013. According to the NIAID website, “The K02 is intended […]
When It Comes to Teeth and Heart Health, Quality, not Quantity, Counts
Previous studies have shown that having more remaining teeth in the mouth is correlated with a longer life—and fewer, the opposite. In Dr. Sok-Ja Janket’s recent study, published in the high impact, #9 ranked Journal of Dentistry, the researchers asked the question: What effects then, do dental prostheses such as caps or dentures have on […]
“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 […]
Task Force Established to Implement Digital Dentistry at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter has established a Task Force to Implement Digital Dentistry at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). The charge to the Task Force is to determine the necessary facilities, equipment, and support required to create a seamless all-inclusive digital patient record to facilitate comprehensive treatment planning and efficient delivery […]
OMFS Resident Dr. Hasnain Shinwari Awarded Research Summit Travel Scholarship
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) resident Hasnain Shinwari OMFS 15 was recently awarded a 2013 Resident Research Summit Scholarship by the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). The scholarship reimbursed up to $1,000 of travel expenses for Dr. Shinwari’s attendance to the AAOMS/OMSF/IAOMS Young Investigators’ Day and Research Summit, held May 1–3, 2013, […]
2013 Science Day Winners Honored
Winners from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) 2013 Science Day were recognized and presented with awards at the fourth annual Science Day Awards Luncheon on April 9, 2013, held in Hiebert Lounge. Students who had recently received other honors in dental research were also recognized. During the luncheon, the […]
BU Initiative Highlights Oral Cancer Awareness in April
Oral cancer kills approximately 5,700 people in the US and affects more than 640,000 worldwide each year. Despite progress in diagnosis and treatment, the 5-year survival rate has held still at 50 to 60 percent for the past 20 years. As we observe Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April, the Boston University Oral Cancer Research […]
Dr. Sok-Ja Janket Guest Lectures, Builds Bridges with Alumni Researchers
Research Associate Professor Dr. Sok-Ja Janket lectured at Roseman University of Health Sciences in Nevada March 18 and 19, 2013, on Clinical Research Methodology. The lecture addressed fundamental principles in epidemiology and introductory statistical concepts. She was invited to speak by former student, Dr. Prashanti Bollu. Dr. Bollu is director of dental research and assistant […]
Awards, Presentations, & Celebration at AADR Annual Meeting
Faculty, staff, and students of Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) represented the School in full force at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR)/American Association for Dental Research (AADR)/Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR) General Session & Exhibition in Seattle, Washington, from March 20 to 23, 2013. The GSDM community […]
Tutorial Informs on Oral Anticoagulation Therapy
Increasing life expectancy and a growing elderly population lead to a high prevalence of chronic illnesses, including heart disease and stroke. These diseases often necessitate antithrombotic (blood thinning) therapy to prevent thromboembolic events, such as a heart attack, stroke, or, in some cases, pulmonary embolism. Antithrombotic therapy can help an ailing heart by thinning the […]