Researching for a healthier future
Dr. Ana Roza, oral pathology graduate student, shares her research with Dr. Mehrnaz Tahmasbi, clinical assistant professor and predoctoral program director in diagnostic services.
Students from all over Texas A&M College of Dentistry shared their latest research at the 51st Annual Student Scholars and Research Day on April 1. Led by Dr. L. Bruno Ruest, associate professor in biomedical sciences, and a team of faculty and staff, students presented topics ranging from the cost of social media on smiles to tooth movement with aligner changes.
“Throughout this experience, I’ve learned the importance of clinical research in advancing the knowledge used to deliver the best possible care to patients,” said Grayson Jennings, second-year dental student. “Research Scholars Day allows us to showcase the contributions of students, mentors and the College of Dentistry in pioneering health care innovation.”
DENTAL STUDENT WINNERS
Oral Presentations
1st Place: Gwendelyn Tran
Mentored by Drs. Andrew Read-Fuller, clinical associate professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery and director of the oral and maxillofacial surgical residency program, and Chi Zhang, instructional assistant professor in biomedical sciences
2nd Place: Kevin Nguyen
Mentored by Dr. Qian Cong, assistant professor in biomedical sciences
Poster Presentations
Basic Science Research
1st Place: Diya Baby
Mentored by Dr. Feng Tao, professor and associate department head in biomedical sciences
2nd Place: Michelle Wu
Mentored by Dr. Hua Zhang, instructional associate professor in biomedical sciences
3rd Place: Campbell Keating
Mentored by Drs. Phillip Kramer, professor in biomedical sciences, and Mikhail Umorin, instructional assistant professor in biomedical sciences
Honorable Mention: Christopher Pham
Mentored by Dr. Yan Jing, assistant professor in orthodontics
Clinical and Material Research
1st Place: Grayson Jennings
Mentored by Dr. Shivam Mehta, clinical assistant professor in orthodontics
2nd Place: Alyssa Tran
Mentored by Dr. Emet Schneiderman, adjunct research professor in biomedical sciences
3rd Place: Caelan Ducommun
Mentored by Drs. Read-Fuller and Zhang
Honorable Mention: Molly Schroeder
Mentored by Drs. Amal Noureldin, clinical professor and director of the predoctoral program, and Matthew Kesterke, assistant professor of orthodontics
ADEA Academic Dental Careers Fellowship Program
1st Place: Preston Lynn
Mentored by Dr. Lara Coseo, clinical assistant professor and IPER director for foundational IPE curriculum
2nd Place: Nikky Vu
DENTAL HYGIENE STUDENT WINNERS
1st Place: Sondos Emran, Karina Lara Novas, Elizabeth Sanchez Villasenor
Mentors: Ariana Vargas, clinical assistant professor in the dental hygiene program, and Amanda McNiel, clinical faculty
2nd Place: Megan Fletcher, Marie Seykora, Reagan Snuggs
Mentors: Leigh Ann Nurick, clinical associate professor and interim program director of the dental hygiene program, and Chelsea Moorman, clinical assistant professor in the dental hygiene program
3rd Place Tie: Sarah Phillips, Tho Pham, Maahin Syed
Mentors: Eric Fox, clinical assistant professor in the dental hygiene program, and Leah Spittle, clinical faculty in the dental hygiene program
3rd Place Tie: Amaya Orozco, Lauren Espinosa, Sophia Chacon
Mentors: Thao Kim, clinical faculty in the dental hygiene program, and Martha Estrada, clinical assistant professor in the dental hygiene program
GRADUATE STUDENT WINNERS
Oral Presentations
1st Place: Sophia Hegazin
Mentored by Mehta
2nd Place: Joshua Allen
Mentored by Drs. Leticia Ferreira Cabido, clinical associate professor, and Kesterke
Poster Presentations
1st Place: Abdul Ahad Jamshed
Mentored by Cong
2nd Place: Ying Liu
Mentored by Dr. Chunlin Qin, professor and associate dean for research in biomedical sciences
3rd Place: Ana Luiza Roza
Mentored by Dr. Victoria Woo, clinical professor and director of pathology and the advanced education program in oral and maxillofacial pathology in diagnostic sciences
Honorable Mention: Xiaolin Ren
Mentored by Tao