VOLPE Prize Finalists
Previous Winners and Finalists
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Winner
Jiarui Bi, University of British Columbia
Runner-up
Sikirth Ganesan, The Ohio State University
Finalists
Name: Hussam Alqahtani
Abstract Title: To what extent are implants and teeth influenced by gingival phenotype and width of keratinized tissue?
University: Case Western Reserve University
Name: Jiarui BiAbstract Title: Suppression of αvß6 integrin expression by bacterial biofilms through epidermal growth factor signaling in periodontal disease
University: University of British Columbia
Name: Rachel BlackAbstract Title: Peri-implant debridement may lead to accelerated titanium dissolution
University: University of Washington
Name: Georgios ChatzopoulosAbstract Title: Endodontic and implant treatment: survival rates and factors associated with treatment outcome
University: University of Minnesota
Name: Sukirth GanesanAbstract Title: Functional shifts in the oral microbiome following smoking cessation: a prospective longitudinal study
University: The Ohio State University
Name: Lance HutchensAbstract Title: Influence of vitamin D supplementation on periodontal, salivary and blood measures of inflammation in chronic periodontitis
University: Dental College of Georgia
Name: Jennifer JamesAbstract Title: Patient outcomes and gingival blood flow using laser Doppler flowmetry following the use of episil® on FGG donor sites
University: University of Texas Health Science Center
Name: Soma LariAbstract Title: The role of CXCR3 antagonist in periodontitis
University: University of California-Los Angeles
Name: Fatemeh Momen-HeraviAbstract Title: Identification of functional networks and pathway dynamics in pathogenesis of periodontal disease
University: Columbia University
Name: Rebecca NeitzkeAbstract Title: Role and mechanism of BMP-2 in the differentiation of periodontal αSMA+ stem cell into components of the periodontium
University: Air Force Postgraduate Dental School
Name: Sarah RingdahlAbstract Title: The relationship between fatty liver disease and periodontal disease
University: Air Force Postgraduate Dental School
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Winner
Rana Tarzemany, University of British Columbia
Runner-up
Nina Cunningham, Nova Southeastern University
Finalists
Name: Cassandra Stewart
Abstract Title: Effects of Diabetes on Salivary Gland Protein Expression of Tetrahydrobiopterin and Nitric Oxide Synthesis and Function
University: Meharry Medical College
Name: Ryan WongAbstract Title: Bone Loss Differences Between Peri-implantitis and Periodontitis
University: University of California
Name: Pinelopi PaniAbstract Title: Association of IL-1B gene polymorphism with levels of IL-1β in GCF and Periodontal Pathogens in patients with periodontitis
University: Tufts University
Name: Pin-Chuang (Patrick) LaiAbstract Title: Azithromycin Kills Invasive Periodontal Pathogens in Gingival Epithelial Cells
University: The Ohio State University
Name: Krithika RajkumarAbstract Title: Expression of Peptidoglycan recognition proteins in trophoblast cell lines in response to ligands of various PRRs
University: Indiana University
Name: Rana TarzemanyAbstract Title: Expression and Function of Connexin 43 in Human Gingival Wound Healing and Fibroblasts
University: University of British Columbia
Name: Iris PanosAbstract Title: BRONJ In Sprague-Dawley Rats Treated with High Doses of Zoledronic Acid
University: 1 Ft. Gordon Periodontology Command
Name: Guy AboodiAbstract Title: Tissue Loss and Damage in Periodontitis is Mediated by Oxidative Stress and Down-Regulation of Nrf2ibrin clot dynamics during periodontal and alveolar wound healing/regeneration
University: University of Toronto
Name: Zachary CarnowAbstract Title: Prevalence of radiographic alveolar bone loss as a function of age in the pre-doctoral clinic population of Tufts University
University: Tufts University
Name: Nina CunninghamAbstract Title: Anatomical Study of the Greater Palatine Artery: Clinical Implications for Palatal Graft Procedures
University: Nova Southeastern University
Name: Himabindu DukkaAbstract Title: Role of Peptidoglycan Recognition Proteins in Pathogenesis of Preeclampsia and Periodontitis
University: Indiana University
Name: Zuhair NattoAbstract Title: The Effects of Chronic Diseases, Medications, Tooth Loss, and Smoking on the Periodontal Health of Elderly
University: Tufts University
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Winner
Jennifer Bain, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Runner up
Alexandra Tsigarida, The Ohio State University
Finalists
Name: Cindy Hernández-Romero
Abstract Title: Rifampicin inhibit periodontopathogen bacteria growth and biofilm formation
University: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Name: Ryan SchureAbstract Title: The Enzymology of Fetuin: A Potential Link Between Periodontal Diseases and Calcifying Atheromas
University: University of Toronto
Name: Bradley WeinsteinAbstract Title: Prevalence of Peri-implant Mucositis and Peri-implantitis: A 10 Year Follow-up
University: University of Washington
Name: Sean P. ConnollyAbstract Title: Fibrin clot dynamics during periodontal and alveolar wound healing/regeneration
University: U.S. Army Advanced Education in Periodontics
Name: Myrna Gonzalez CantuAbstract Title: The Relationship between Periodontal Disease and Salivary Cortisol Levels
University: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
Name: Jennifer L. BainAbstract Title: Targeted delivery of osteoinductive peptides to bone graft utilizing a hydroxyapatite binding domain
University: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Name: John B. FontanaAbstract Title: Maxillary Sinus Morphology: A Radiographic Retrospective Evaluation of the PSAA
University: University of Maryland
Name: Alexandra TsigaridaAbstract Title: Analysis of Periodontal and Peri-implant Biofilms in Health and Disease
University: The Ohio State University
Name: Maninder KaurAbstract Title: Effect of reducing gingival inflammation on gingival crevicular fluid cytokines during pregnancy
University: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Name: Shatha BamashmousAbstract Title: Effect of conditional knockout of progressive ankylosis gene in mice
University: University of Washington
Name: Charles C. DiFrancoAbstract Title: Cyclosporin-A induced up-regulation of CXCL-CXCR axis in cyclosporin induced gingival overgrowth
University: University of Illinois at Chicago
Name: Joshua ParfittAbstract Title: Anaerobic bacterial DNA characterization using qPCR and pyrosequencing for chronic periodontitis
University: Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
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Winner
Sangeetha Chandrasekaran, University of Illinois at Chicago
Runner up
Matthew W.C. Chan, University of Toronto
Finalists
Name: Theofilos Koutouzis
Abstract Title: Autoreactivity of serum immunoglobulin to periodontal tissue components: a pilot study
University: University of Florida
Name: Andreas Michael VizirakisAbstract Title: Accuracy in measurements of implant length: a comparison of CBCT, peri-apical and panoramic radiographs
University: University of Detroit
Name: Naheed MohamedAbstract Title: Impact of platelet-rich fibrin on oral wound healing
University: Case Western Reserve University
Name: Angie LeeAbstract Title: Bacterial and salivary biomarkers predict the gingival inflammatory profile
University: University of Michigan
Name: Sangeetha ChandrasekaranAbstract Title: Effect of DMP1 on periodontal ligament stem cells
University: University of Illinois at Chicago
Name: Samira ToloueAbstract Title: A clinical and histomorphometric study of calcium sulfate (DentoGen®) compared to freeze dried bone
University: Indiana University
Name: Roham RafatAbstract Title: Effect of platelet-derived growth factor-BB on osteoclastic resorption of bone allografts
University: University of Maryland
Name: Matthew W. C. ChanAbstract Title: Force-induced gingival fibrosis is dependent on actin assembly
University: University of Toronto
Name: Pinar Emecen-HujaAbstract Title: Implant versus tooth: early wound healing markers
University: The Ohio State University
Name: Rene Hernandez DelgadilloAbstract Title: Histological description of membranes of chitosan in oral cavity
University: Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León
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Winner
Jill Bashutski, University of Michigan
Runners up
Pooja Maney, The Ohio State University
Herman Thang, University of TorontoFinalists
Name: Bryan M. Recker
Abstract Title: The zygomatic bone as a donor site for autogenous bone harvesting
Mentor: Ali Fakhry
University: University of Iowa
Name: Jill BashutskiAbstract Title: Impact of teriparatide (parathyroid hormone 1-34) on osseous regeneration in the oral cavity
Mentor: Lauren K. McCauley
University: University of Michigan
Name: Matthew T. RaperAbstract Title: Rough and smooth aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans: human and murine T-cell responses
Mentor: David E. Deas
University: USAF Periodontics Residency
Name: Ahmad Al-ShareefAbstract Title: Position and course of the mandibular canal: panoramic radiographic analysis
Mentor: Pouran Famili
University: University of Pittsburgh
Name: Pooja ManeyAbstract Title: Formylpeptide receptor SNP 348T>C and neutrophil chemotaxis in aggressive periodontitis
Mentor: John D. Walters
University: The Ohio State University
Name: Vivian Y. WahaidiAbstract Title: The systemic inflammatory response to dental plaque accumulation
Mentor: Richard L. Gregory
University: Indiana University
Name: Jennifer D. AndersonAbstract Title: A randomized controlled study comparing alveolar and gingival dimensions for immediate and delayed implant placement
Mentor: Thomas Oates
University: University of Texas at San Antonio
Name: Herman ThangAbstract Title: Rac1and Rac2 affect bone architecture and fragility in vivo
Mentor: Jim Yuan Lai
University: University of Toronto
Name: Logesh SwayamprakasamAbstract Title: Oral mucosal wound healing: effect of psychological stress on gene expression for angiogenic factors
Mentor: Christopher G. Engeland
University: University of Illinois at Chicago
Name: Kyong S. ChoeAbstract Title: Impact of maxillary sinus pathosis on implant success following augmentation
Mentor: Mark Reynolds
University: University of Maryland
Name: James M. RogerAbstract Title: Cytokine production by B cells in healthy donors and systemic lupus erythematosus
Mentor: James Melvin
University: University of Rochester
Name: Samia HardanAbstract Title: A salivary test strip to screen for periodontal disease
Mentor: Jon B. Suzuki
University: Temple Universit
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Winner
Jill E. Rogers, University of Michigan
Runners up
Jeffrey Burke, University of Illinois-Chicago
Jeffrey Wessel, The Ohio State UniversityFinalists
Name: Isabel C. Gay
Abstract Title: PDL and PDL stem cell response to titanium implants.
Mentor: Michael S. Reddy
University: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Name: Danny WongAbstract Title: Measuring the validity of a periodontal health self report.
Mentor: Bjorn Steffensen and David Cappelli
University: Wilford Hall Medical Center
Name: Jing ZhouAbstract Title: Nicotine increases the collagen degrading ability of human gingival fibroblasts.
Mentor: Jack Windsor
University: Indiana University
Name: Jill E. RogersAbstract Title: p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibitors block periodontal bone loss.
Mentor: Keith Kirkwood
University: University of Michigan
Name: Ryan ClagettAbstract Title: Ridge augmentation comparing a cancellous block allograft to a moldable allograft paste.
Mentor: Henry Greenwell
University: University of Louisville
Name: Cathy HsuAbstract Title: Regulation of NF-κB signaling in gingiva by various oral bacteria.
Mentor: Wasun Oh Chung
University: University of Washington
Name: Daniel Engler-HammAbstract Title: Prospective evaluation of hard- and soft- tissue remodeling after ridge preservation using
a resorbable membrane with and without primary wound closure.Mentor: Terrence Griffin
University: Tufts University
Name: Robert DurandAbstract Title: Periodontal disease, dental caries and risk of preterm birth.
Mentor: Bryan Michalowicz
University: University of Minnesota
Name: Jeffrey WesselAbstract Title: Revascularization of gingival grafts: a laser Doppler flowmetry study.
Mentor: Dimitris Tatakis
University: The Ohio State University
Name: Giuseppe IntiniAbstract Title: A combination of calcium sulfate and platelet-rich plasma for novel approaches in bone regeneration.
Mentor: Sebastian Ciancio
University: University at Buffalo
Name: Christopher J. van KesterenAbstract Title: Soft tissue healing around implants immediately-placed after extraction versus delayed implant place.
Mentor: Thomas Oates
University: University of Texas at San Antonio
Name: Jeffrey J. BurkeAbstract Title: Age and gender effects on gene expression of angiogenic factors in human oral wound healing.
Mentor: Phillip Marucha
University: University of Illinois at Chicag