Each summer since 1995, the University of Florida College of Dentistry Student Summer Research Program provides incoming freshmen dental students with the opportunity to complete a ten-week intensive research experience. The students work under the direction of a UFCD faculty member on a cutting edge research project. Participants receive valuable research experience while working with their mentors and fellow researchers.
On July 29, this year’s eight participants presented their research results, which covered topics including orofacial pain, oral manifestation of glycogen storage disease and inflammatory responses in children with aggressive periodontal disease.
Thanks to the program mentors for their support and guidance: Dr. Abi Adewumi; Dr. Lorena Baccaglini; Dr. Nereyda Clark; Dr. David Culp; Dr. Jeff Mans; Dr. John Neubert; Dr. Ann Progulske-Fox; Dr. Luciana Shaddox; and Dr. Ozlem Yilmaz. Thank you also to the faculty who shared their knowledge and wisdom as guest lecturers throughout the program: Dr. Clay Walker; Dr. Venita Sposetti; Ms. Karen Gillis; Mr. Mark Yanchisin; Ms. Ellie Bushhousen; Dr. Roger Fillingim; Dr. Karl Söderholm; Dr. Henrietta Logan; Dr. Susan McGorray; Dr. David Culp; Dr. Linda Bartoshuk; Dr. Patricia Xirau-Probert; Mr. Tavis Sisson; Mr. Daniel Forbes; Mr. Luke Antonos; Mr. Dennis Beliveau; Dr. Timothy Garvey; Dr. Robert Burne.
Congratulations to Vikash Dahya, Kimberly Dennis, Nina Guba, Sergio Jacas, Olga Luaces, Ahn Nguyen, Melissa Nixon, and Ralee Spooner and welcome to dental school!
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