Winter 2024 Explorer

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Explorer WINTER 2024 . VOLUME 12

PENN DENTAL MEDICINE VERNON BRIGHTMAN RESEARCH SOCIETY NEWSLETTER

CONTENTS 2 VBRS Executive Board 2 Upcoming Events 3 Research Speed Dating 3 VBRS Faculty/Student Research Mixer

4 Student Research Programs 5 Alumni Spotlight 5 Davey Shammah, D’26 6 2023 DMD Research 8 Myra F. Laird, PhD 9 Riya Patel, D’26 10 Chider Chen, PhD 11 Lindsay Fisher, D’25 12 Edward Lin, DMD 14 Student Publications 15 Lauren Rudolph, D’26 16 Lucas Wall, D’25

A MESSAGE FROM VBRS C0-PRESIDENTS Dear Penn Dental Medicine, We are delighted to present the Winter 2024 edition of PDM Explorer, brought to you by the Vernon Brightman Research Society (VBRS). As the primary student research organization at Penn Dental Medicine and the local chapter of the National Student Research Group (NSRG) affiliated with the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR), VBRS serves as a crucial link connecting research activities at PDM with the broader student community. Honoring the legacy of Vernon J. Brightman, a former faculty member at Penn Dental Medicine and a dedicated supporter of student research, VBRS has upheld his vision for over two decades. We are proud of our commitment to fostering interest and active participation in cutting-edge basic science, clinical and public health research within the dental profession. Within this twelfth edition of PDM Explorer, we enthusiastically share our dedication and endeavors aimed at encouraging student engagement in research at Penn Dental Medicine. To start the fall semester, we held the Research Speed Dating Event in a virtual format. Engaging student mentors specializing in basic and translational sciences, clinical, public health and honors research programs, we aimed to showcase a glimpse of the extensive landscape of dental research. With ongoing technological advancements and innovation, the research horizon continues to widen, as reflected in the diverse expertise of our student panel. This event exhibited the varied involvement of our students in research across multiple disciplines. The highlight of the semester was our Annual Research Expo featuring a dynamic Research Student Panel and a lively Faculty/Student Research Mixer. With the enthusiastic participation of more than 50 students and faculty, the occasion was a hub of networking and collaboration, giving a significant push to student research at PDM. Riding high on the energy and success of our second in-person gathering post the COVID-19 pandemic, we are fueled with inspiration to persist in our mission of promoting and diversifying student research at Penn Dental Medicine in the years ahead. In this edition of the PDM Explorer, we are excited to highlight some of the many students and faculty who continue to drive research innovation and advancement at PDM and beyond. You will also have the opportunity to read about our NSRG Nominee for PDM and a Resident Spotlight, both new features of the Newsletter. We are looking forward to continuing to be strong advocates to promote student involvement in research. We thank you for your unwavering support and we hope you enjoy our Winter 2024 edition of the PDM Explorer. Sincerely, Srighana Nadella D’25 and Pankti Rana D’25 VBRS Co-Presidents


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