The findings, highlighted in the journal Development, could one day provide biological treatment alternatives to dental implants. Above: Yang Chai PhD ’91, DDS ’96 Ostrow researchers have made an important discovery that could eventually lead dental professionals to replace missing dentition with a completely regenerated tooth structure. The recent discovery, published in Development, focused specifically […]
Above: Amy Merrill-Brugger PhD ’05 Ostrow researcher and assistant professor of craniofacial molecular biology Amy Merrill-Brugger PhD ’05 received the National Institute of Health Research Project Grant (R01) for her scientific investigation on inherited human conditions that cause facial bones to develop abnormally. “Congenital disorders are particularly devastating as our facial bones support tools to […]
Ostrow researchers are closer than ever to being able to regrow enamel, thanks in part to a recent scientific discovery published in the latest issue of the journal Biomaterials. In the article, Dr. Malcolm Snead, who is chair of the division of biomedical sciences at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, shared […]
The 2014 performance review is in for the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry—and Ostrow faculty members fared very well. In an editorial published in the April 2015 issue of the international journal, editor-in-chief Dr. Stephen F. Rosenstiel laid out basic metrics concerning the publication’s 2014 performance, including the number of manuscripts received and published, web page […]
Alireza Moshaverinia PhD ’12, PROS ’12 has received a 2015 Zumberge Individual Research Award to develop a hydrogel that could help treat a common surgical complication from dental implants. Above: Alireza Moshaverinia Ph.D. ’12, PROS ’12 The prestigious award, worth $30,000, is just one of several hundred thousands of dollars that the James H. Zumberge […]
The research competition is USC’s largest event dedicated solely to scientific inquiry and discovery. Above: Omar Kholaki DDS ’16 discusses his research presentation titled “Dental Related Incidents” at the Emergency Department at USC (2011-2013) Research took center court at the USC Galen Center on March 25 as the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC […]
Research findings presented in article published in April 2015 issue of Nature Cell Biology Throughout every human and animal’s body, stem cell populations are responsible for the growth, regeneration and repair of tissues. While the power of some types of stem cells is already being used in cutting-edge medicine, there is still much to […]
Research findings presented in article published in April 2015 issue of Nature Cell Biology Above: Yang Chai PhD ’91, DDS ’96 Throughout every human and animal’s body, stem cell populations are responsible for the growth, regeneration and repair of tissues. While the power of some types of stem cells is already being used in cutting-edge […]
The Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC will hold its annual Research Day on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at the USC Galen Center. The day-long event dedicated to scientific inquiry and discovery is open to all Ostrow students and faculty members, including those from the USC Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy as well […]
The $20 million gift also establishes an occupational therapy initiative in China USC Trustee Ronnie C. Chan MBA ’76 and his wife Barbara have dedicated $20 million to USC’s pioneering occupational science and occupational therapy program. Given in honor of Chan’s mother, the gift endows and names the division, which will be known as […]