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
FAQ
1.Off campus project?
Generally discouraged; need a mentor at the offcampus 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.
FAQ
3. 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
Basic
Science
Research
Department of Biological Sciences –
3rd Floor
• 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)
Clinical
Research
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; 3682486; 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
Periodontics
Research
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)
Biomechanics of primary dental implant stability
Russell Wang, DDS, MSD, Associate Professor
Department of Comprehensive Care
Tel: 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
CommunityBased
• 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
Must present at Professional’s Day;
AADR, IADR, NOHC, ADEA…
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2015 AADR
(combined with IADR)
• Boston MA
–Abstracts usually due Oct. 1
QUESTIONS?