Space Science for Bone Biologists
In May 2015, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific, the last stage of its sixth mission to the International Space Station. Inside, it carried a briefcase-sized metallic container of bone cells that belong to Boston University researcher Paola Divieti Pajevic. The cells, which have experienced the extremely low levels of gravity on the space station, could contain […]
Khalid Alamoud Receives Dean’s Award at Graduate Research Symposium
On March 31, 2015, Khalid Alamoud Ortho 19, DScD 19 was awarded the Goldman School of Dental Medicine Dean’s Award for Student Research at the Graduate Research Symposium, an annual event highlighting research being conducted by Boston University graduate students. Participants in the symposium come from both the Medical Campus and the Charles River Campus. […]
Dr. Guoxian Wei is Published in American Journal of Gastroenterology for a Paper on Celiac Disease
Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology Dr. Guoxian Wei is first author on a paper titled, “Identification of Pseudolysin (lasB) as an Aciduric Gluten-Degrading Enzyme with High Therapeutic Potential for Celiac Disease,” published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, which has an impact factor of 9.2. The paper was published […]
Translational Research Highlighted During Annual Research Retreat
Translational research was the theme of the 2015 Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Research Retreat which took place on April 13th, 2015, in the Hiebert Lounge. Translational research applies findings from basic science to enhance human health. Along with team science, a translational science approach to research is increasingly important […]
Richa Wahi AS 16 Receives IADR Lion Dental Research Award
Richa Wahi AS 16 was the recipient of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Lion Dental Research Award at the IADR/AADR (American Association for Dental Research) General Session & Exhibition held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts March 11–14, 2015. This prestigious award recognizes junior researchers who are conducting outstanding and innovative […]
Research Celebrated During Science Day 2015
On March 19, 2015, members of the Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) gathered in the Hiebert Lounge for Science Day, an annual event which highlights research at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM). The day’s agenda included a poster session, a keynote address, oral presentations, lunch, and a vendor fair which […]
Dr. Paula K. Friedman Wins Prestigious Award for Her Work in Geriatric Dentistry
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Professor in the Department of General Dentistry Dr. Paula K. Friedman was honored at the 27th Annual Meeting on Special Care Dentistry in Denver, Colorado, held March 27–29, 2015. Dr. Friedman was presented with the Ronald L. Ettinger Award for her outstanding service to the […]
Dr. Sok-Ja Janket Reviews Cutting Edge Biology in High Impact Scientific Journal
Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Research Associate Professor in the Department of General Dentistry Dr. Sok-Ja Janket and her colleagues co-authored an article titled, “Oral Infections, Metabolic Inflammation, Genetics and Cardiometabolic Diseases” which was published online on April 3, 2015 by the Journal of Dental Research. The article discusses the […]
Scientists Make No Bones about First Study of Osteocytes on Space Station
Researchers may be “excyted” to learn that osteocyte cultures are headed to the International Space Station this spring for the first time. With their delivery on the next SpaceX commercial resupply services mission this month, the Osteocytes and mechano-transduction (Osteo-4) investigation team will analyze the effects of microgravity on this type of bone cell. Understanding […]
Dr. Frank Oppenheim Delivers Keynote Address at 2014 North American Saliva Symposium
“Whole Saliva: Dumpster or Treasure Trove,” was the title of a keynote address given by Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) Professor in the Departments of Periodontology and Molecular & Cell Biology and Henry M. Goldman Distinguished Scientist Dr. Frank Oppenheim. The address was given at the first annual North American […]