Summer Research Opportunities for

Dental Students 2014

http://dental.case.edu/research(click on student summer research on the left menu)

Summer Research Goals• participate in the process of scientific

investigation;

• gain first-hand knowledge and experience with the methodology required for the project;

• student should collect, analyze and interpret the project data under the guidance of their faculty mentor;

• present findings at local/national meetings

Design, Collect, Organize, Describe, Analyze, Share: D-CODAS

Summer Research- Process• Identify a mentor and agree on a project• Complete an application; see website

for application details & format• Address all of the questions on the

application. • DUE March 30, 2014; notified early April

– Email submission preferred; mentor must be copied on the email.

• Submit IRB documents as needed (human subjects approval)– start ASAP

• 2-3 meetings during June – dates TBD

Summer Research Program

• Human Subjects Research• Submit IRB documents as needed

(human subjects approval)– start ASAP• Any project that requires IRB approval,

will require you to complete the CITI (human subjects protection) certificate.

Funding Support

Summer Stipend $2200

Paid in 2 installments; 2nd payment after progress reports

Travel

$750 to DEFRAY expenses; we do not guarantee that all your travel expenses will be covered with this amount.

Your Responsibilities• Complete the project activities; honor

your time committment• Submit an interim and final progress

report when requested.• Submit abstract for national meeting

– AADR preferred

• Your are expected to give an ORAL presentation at Professional’s Day; you may also contribute a poster presentation

FAQ1.Off campus project?

Generally discouraged; need a mentor at the off-campus site; need a letter of support & understanding from off-site mentor; also a local mentor; thoroughly described project. Partial stipend

2. When conducted?

8 weeks between May 1 and July 30; some flexibility; you are expected to fulfill commitment to a full-time 8 week project.

FAQ3. Shorter time period?

Highly discouraged; must accomplish most work prior to leaving; pro-rated stipend

4. Shared projects?

Permitted, BUT the projects must be clearly delineated. 2 separate abstracts must be possible, which address distinct questions.

5. Is everyone funded? Not necessarily. Create a strong application. Answer the questions on the application

• Oral defense mechanisms; Oral Innate Immunity, Human beta defensins; genetic variation in HBDs; oral cancer

•Dr. Aaron Weinberg – axw47@case.edu 368-1525 [BEST CONTACT if interested in basic science research – he will hook you up w/faculty]•Dr. Ge Jin – gxj7@case.edu; 368-3791; Rm 3570

Dr. Vernon – oral health in HIV– (ltv1@case.edu; 368-0712; Rm 3540)

Basic Science Research

Department of Biological Sciences – 3rd Floor

Comprehensive Care•Dr. Lisa Lang (Chair): lal73@case.edu [She is your best contact for CompCare faculty & projects]

– Dr. Teich stt5@case.edu– Dr. Kaleinikova zxk18@case.edu, 368-3565,

A09J– Dr. Akkus, asp7@case.edu, 368-4351, B19A– Dr. Aurelio Alonso , aaa184@case.edu; 368-

2486; TMD, patient surveys, chart review

Clinical Research

• Clinical Projects– Dr. Baur, Chair, Oral Surgery,

dab34@case.edu

– Dr. Russell Wang, Comp Care, rxw26@case.edu, 368-6716 (see his slide)

– Dr. Andres Pinto, axp484@case.edu; Chair, Oral Diagnosis. Rm 1190

Clinical Research

Periodontics Dr. Leena Palomo–(perio@case.edu) PD and systemic health

• Orthodontics–Drs. Marty Palomo jmp5@case.edu

–Dr. Manish Valiathan mxv13@case.edu;Pedodontics

–Dr. Sharon Freudenberger (sxf199@case.edu; –Dr. Masahiro Heima (mxh392@case.edu)

Clinical Research

Biomechanics of primary dental implant stabilityRussell Wang, DDS, MSD, Associate ProfessorDepartment of Comprehensive CareTel: 216-368-6716, email: rxw26@case.edu

Primary implant stability is a prerequisite for implant survival, an important issue for clinicians. Correlation of insertion torque and bone quality has been reported. Systematic studies on optimization of implant insertion torque are lacking. The measure of bone quality using average Hounsfield unit in implant literature is misleading. Specific aims of the proposal are: to establish a power or linear regression relationship between the Hounsfield unit (HU) and modulus of elasticity (MOE) of bone; to study relative contributions of implant insertion torque value (ITV) by cortical and trabecular components of bone; and to evaluate the correlation among implant stability quotient

number (ISQ), HU, and ITV

• Drs. Lalumandier, Nelson(sxn15@case.edu), Narendran, Demko(cad3@case.edu), Williams (kaw14@case.edu); Dr. Marco Rouman (mer92@case.edu)

– School-based: Sealant program, Xylitol study

– Special needs populations; Oral health disparities

– Community centers

Community-Based

Must present at Professional’s Day;AADR, IADR, NOHC, ADEA…

PRESENTATIONS

2015 AADR(combined with IADR)

• Boston MA–Abstracts usually due Oct. 1

QUESTIONS?