Post on 16-Dec-2015
Summer Research Opportunities for Dental Students
2015
http://dental.case.edu/research(click on student summer research on the left menu)
Be sure to look for documents marked 2015
Summer Research Goals• participate in the process of scientific
investigation;
• gain first-hand knowledge and experience with the methodology required for the project;
• student should collect, analyze and interpret the project data under the guidance of their faculty mentor;
• present findings at local/national meetings
Design, Collect, Organize, Describe, Analyze, Share: D-CODAS
Summer Research- Process• Identify a mentor and agree on a project• Complete an application; see website
for application details & format (2015)
• Address all of the questions on the application – the more detail the better
• The applications will be scored by members of the Research Committee.– (scoring info on the website)
Process
• DUE April 2; notified early April– Email submission preferred; mentor must
provide a letter of support. (form available)
• Submit IRB documents as needed (human subjects approval)– start ASAP
• 2 student research meetings during June – dates TBD
Summer Research Program
• Human Subjects Research
• Submit IRB documents as needed (human subjects approval)– start ASAP
• Any project that requires IRB approval, will require you to complete the CITI (human subjects protection) certificate.
• Will need to provide exemption or approval documentation for your project
Funding Support Summer Stipend $2300
Paid in 2 installments; 2nd payment after progress reports and mentor signs off on your participation for each payment: July 31, August 31.
Progress benchmarks:
1. Lit review and background; expanded from the application
2. IRB if required
3. Develop a data collection tool
Travel
Travel; support may be competitive
$____ to DEFRAY expenses; we do not guarantee that all your travel expenses will be covered with this amount.
Your Responsibilities• Complete the project activities; honor
your time committment• Submit an interim and final progress
report when requested.• Submit abstract for national meeting
– AADR preferred
• Your are expected to give an ORAL presentation at Professional’s Day; you may also contribute a poster presentation
FAQ1.Off campus project?
Typically, no; need a mentor at the off-campus site; need a letter of support & understanding from off-site mentor; also a local mentor; thoroughly described project. Partial stipend
2. When conducted?
8 weeks between May 1 and July 30; some flexibility; you are expected to fulfill commitment to a full-time 8 week project. Mentors will need to sign off on your time.
FAQ3. Shorter time period? No
4. Shared projects?
Permitted, BUT the projects must be clearly delineated. 2 separate abstracts must be possible, which address distinct questions. These will be stringently reviewed
5. Is everyone funded? Not necessarily. Create a strong application. Answer the questions on the application thoroughly.
What makes a successful project? • Scope –all or mostly accomplished by Aug 1.
• Dental school mentor – collaboration is encouraged but if your project depends on outside activities out of your control…..
• Your interest & persistence
• Letting me know if you are having problems
• Oral defense mechanisms; Oral Innate Immunity, Human beta defensins; genetic variation in HBDs; oral cancer
•Dr. Aaron Weinberg – axw47@case.edu 368-1525 [BEST CONTACT if interested in basic science research – he will hook you up w/faculty]
•Dr. Ge Jin – gxj7@case.edu; 368-3791; Rm 3570Dr. Vernon – oral health in HIV– (ltv1@case.edu; 368-0712; Rm 3540)
Basic Science Research
Department of Biological Sciences – 3rd Floor
Comprehensive Care•Dr. Lisa Lang (Chair): lal73@case.edu [She is your best contact for CompCare faculty & projects]
– Dr. Teich stt5@case.edu– Dr. Kaleinikova zxk18@case.edu, 368-3565,
A09J– Dr. Akkus, asp7@case.edu, 368-4351, B19A– Dr. Aurelio Alonso , aaa184@case.edu; 368-
2486; TMD, patient surveys, chart review
Clinical Research
• Clinical Projects– Dr. Baur, Chair, Oral Surgery,
dab34@case.edu
– Dr. Russell Wang, Comp Care, rxw26@case.edu, 368-6716 (see his slide)
– Dr. Andres Pinto, axp484@case.edu; Chair, Oral Diagnosis. Rm 1190
Clinical Research
Periodontics Dr. Leena Palomo–(perio@case.edu) PD and systemic health
• Orthodontics–Dr. Marty Palomo jmp5@case.edu
–Dr. Manish Valiathan mxv13@case.edu;
Pedodontics
–Dr. Sharon Freudenberger (sxf199@case.edu; –Dr. Masahiro Heima (mxh392@case.edu)
Clinical Research
• Drs. Nelson(sxn15@case.edu), Narendran, Demko(cad3@case.edu), Williams (kaw14@case.edu);
– School-based: Sealant program, Xylitol study
– Special needs populations; Oral health disparities
– Community centers
Community-Based