Mutation in IFT88 causes birth defects in mouse models; the same gene affects human face and skull development, though more research is needed A group of researchers has found that three siblings born with cleft lip and palate share a common gene mutation associated with the birth defect. The gene intraflagellar transport 88 (IFT88) ensures […]
Parish Sedghizadeh’s study is featured on cover of March 23 issue of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry It is one of the strongest materials in the human body, yet bone is surprisingly vulnerable when it comes to bacterial infections. In fact, patients who have developed an infection in any of their 206 bones can often face dire […]
An Ostrow-initiated research team called C-DOCTOR (Center for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Tissue and Organ Regeneration) is one step closer to developing products that facilitate tissue regeneration, thanks to a $12-million award from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). The financial reward stems from a challenge issued by NIDCR two years ago […]
Jian Xu investigates the way that cells perish or thrive — and it may lead to new ways to fight cancer and heal damaged hearts. Basic science can often be far from basic — especially for Jian Xu, who believes cells are kind of like people. “In simple terms, we look at how cells determine […]
Michael Paine honored for his distinguished contributions to the field of biomineralization. Above: Dr. Michael Paine PERIO ’99 Ostrow faculty member Michael Paine PERIO ’99 has been elected an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow, joining four other Trojans to earn the distinction this year. Paine’s election places him in the esteemed company […]
Allman follows in the footsteps of Ostrow legends Rex Ingraham DDS ’41 and Richard Kahn DDS ’64, becoming the third USC alumnus ever to earn such a distinction. Above: Ralph and Sigrid Allman with USC President C. L. Max Nikias and First Lady Niki Nikias at the 2012 Friends of Dentistry Gala (Photo: Steve Cohn) On Oct. […]
Yang Chai PhD ’91 DDS ’96 and colleagues from Keck School of Medicine of USC to use funds to investigate stem cell treatment for syndrome that causes children’s skull bones to fuse prematurely. It might surprise you to learn that your cranium is not one continuous smooth bone encasing your brain. It’s actually comprised […]
Above: James W. Tom DDS ’99 Clinical associate professor James W. Tom DDS ’99 has been appointed to serve on the American Society of Anesthesiologists’ Moderate Sedation Task Force. Tom was nominated by American Dental Association (ADA) president and Ostrow alumna Carol Gomez Summerhays DDS ’78 to help represent dentistry on the interdisciplinary panel, which […]
Professor Michael Paine PERIO ’99 recognized for contributions to dental science at 94th General Session and Exhibition of the IADR. Above: Michael Paine PERIO ’99 Professor Michael Paine has been recognized for his biomineralization research by the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) at its 2016 annual conference in Seoul, South Korea. The IADR, a […]
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry faculty members and a recent graduate received accolades from two major dental associations, the California Dental Association and the Pierre Fauchard Academy, earlier this spring at CDA Presents in Anaheim, Calif. Above: Alexandra Chamberlain ’11, DDS ’16 Teacher of the Year Award Assistant professor of clinical dentistry Christopher Truhan DDS […]