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SchoolRegionLast Updated/StatusExtimated # of StudentsFaculty advisorAdvisor e-mailPres/Student contactPres/Student e-mailHistorian/Secretary contactHistorian e-mailAdvocacy RepAdvocacy Rep EmailSRG Web site
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Mid-Atlantic Region
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NSRG LiasonAleena Defreitas
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Regional repMadelynn Salinas, Anna Joncyzk
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Columbia UniversityMid-AtlanticConfirmed 10/7/202580Dr. Chang Hun Leechl2109@cumc.columbia.eduYashica Kagithapuyk3025@cumc.columbia.eduKayla Thomsenket2145@cumc.columbia.eduKathryn Joneskej2137@cumc.columbia.eduhttps://www.dental.columbia.edu/research/student-research/william-jarvie-research-society; @jarviecdm
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Howard UniversityMid-AtlanticConfirmed 10/22/2025 (Active)35Dr. Brian Lawrence, DDSblaurence@howard.edu and xgu@howard.eduMalik Hamiltonmalik.hamilton@bison.howard.edu@SRG.HUCD
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New York UniversityMid-AtlanticConfirmed 10/16/2025 (Active)120 -180Deepak Saxena, PhDds100@nyu.eduSungwon Chosungwoncho@nyu.edu Erin Jeongeyj229@nyu.eduhttps://dental.nyu.edu/research/student-research/srg.html; @srg.nyucd
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Mid-Atlantic
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Rutgers School of Dental MedicineMid-AtlanticEmailed 11/28/2025 (No response)14Dr. Steven Singersingerst@sdm.rutgers.edu
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SUNY at Stony BrookMid-AtlanticEmailed 11/28/2025 (No response)Dr. Ying Guying.gu@stonybrookmedicine.eduQi Dai & Jamie Wu are co-presidentsJamie.Wu@stonybrookmedicine.edu & Qi.Dai@stonybrookmedicine.edu
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Temple UniversityMid-AtlanticEmailed 10/15/2025 - Replied: No active SRG.Marizol Tellez Merchanmarisol@temple.edu
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University of MarylandMid-AtlanticConfirmed 10/16/2025 (Active)7Man-Kyo Chung, DMD, PhDmchung@umaryland.eduJeremie Oliver Piñajdoliver@umaryland.edu
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University of Pennsylvania
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Kang Kogank@dental.upenn.eduTaylor DeVinetaydev@upenn.eduhttps://www.dental.upenn.edu/research/student-research/student-research-group/
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Mid-AtlanticConfirmed 10/24/2025 (Active)150+Esra Sahingur, Kang Kosahingur@upenn.eduSherry Schneidersherry31@upenn.eduInstagram: @penndentalvbrs
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Virginia Commonwealth UniversityMid-AtlanticConfirmed 10/19/2025 (Active)50Oonagh Loughranoloughran@vcu.eduKhanh NguyenNguyenkt22@vcu.edu
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Midwest
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University of Minnesota; Marquette University; University of Illinois, Chicago; University of Colorado; Creighton University; University of Nebraska; University of Missouri – Kansas City; University of Iowa; Southern Illinois University; University of Alberta; University of Manitoba; University of Saskatchewan; Midwestern University - Illinois
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NSRG liaison Claire Houchen, Sarah Aitken
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Regional repPriti Rath, Kushroop Kaur
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Creighton UniversityMidwestInactive 8/1/240Sonya Sanchez 402-280-5098 ssanchez@creighton.edu
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Indiana UniversityMidwestActive 12/12/25120Angela Bruzzanitiabruzzan@iu.eduKatie Paulene Chesterkatchest@iu.eduNewsletter editor: Hailey Ragan
VP: Naomi Riley
Secretary/Treasurer: Mohamad Okab 		(hkragan@iu.edu), (narile@iu.edu) (mokab@iu.edu)https://dentistry.iu.edu/research/student/index.html
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Marquette UniversityMidwestActive 11/26/2520Brian Hodgsonbrian.hodgson@marquette.eduMythili Mahapatramythili.mahapatra@marquette.eduCiara Glancyciara.glancy@marquette.eduhttps://www.marquette.edu/dentistry/research/student-research-group.php
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Midwestern University - IllinoisMidwestActive 11/12/2548Dr. Marcela Rocha de Oliveira Carrilhomcarri@midwestern.edu Sommer Schoenenbergersommer.schoenenberge@midwestern.eduElizabeth Manningelizabeth.manning@midwestern.eduhttps://www.midwestern.edu/ instagram @mwu_lsrg https://mwustudentlife.midwestern.edu/srg/home/
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Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health at ATSUMidwestwe have an active research program" (8/28/2023)N/ADr. Hanan Omar,hananomar@atsu.eduNot applicable"https://www.atsu.edu/missouri-school-of-dentistry-and-oral-health"
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Southern Illinois UniversityMidwestYes (newly formed)5Cinnamon VanPuttecvanput@siue.eduBRAILEY MCGRATHbrcoult@siue.edunone electednone
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University of ColoradoMidwestActive 11/30/2515Jeffrey Stansburyjeffrey.stansbury@cuanschutz.eduBrittany Meolabrittany.meola@cuanschutz.eduChristian Hansenchristian.hansen@cuanschutz.eduhttps://www.instagram.com/cu_studentresearchgroup/?hl=en
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University of Illinois at ChicagoMidwestActive 11/11/2540Linda M. Kastekaste@uic.eduCassandra Villanicvilla61@uic.eduKristelle Capistranokcapis2@uic.eduhttps://dentistry.uic.edu/dentistry-research/ and Instagram handle: @dental_srg.uic
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University of IowaMidwest65Teresa Marshallteresa-marshall@uiowa.eduAn-Vi Phanan-vi-phan@uiowa.eduAustin Drawsaustin-draws@uiowa.eduhttps://dentistry.uiowa.edu/research/student-research
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University of MinnesotaMidwestActive 11/10/2550Sheila Riggs and Julie Olsonsriggs@umn.edu and jkolson@umn.eduSarah Aitkenaitke032@umn.eduAlex Petroniopetr0333@umn.eduhttps://dentistry.umn.edu/research/research
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University of Missouri – Kansas CityMidwestActive 11/10/2522Mary Walkerwalkermp@umkc.eduDrake Dugan and Talia Thambyrajah"dmddh2@umkc.edu
tatxdd@umkc.edu"		https://dentistry.umkc.edu/
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22Emma Kaz Frickekazfrick@umkc.edu
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University of NebraskaMidwestEmailed, no response 7/8/2410William W. Johnsonwwjohnson@unmc.eduhttps://unmc.edu/dentistry/research/student-research/index.html
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Northeast region
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Boston University; Tufts University; Harvard School of Dental Medicine; University of Connecticut; Dalhousie University; The Forsyth Institute; McGill University; University of Laval; University of Montreal; University of New England
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NSRG LiasonKasey Leung, Karin Shamardani
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Regional repPurnima Sainani, Christina Fares
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Boston UniversityNortheastActive 11/19/2530-40Maria A. Kukuruzinska, Ph.D. (Associate Dean for Research;
Director, Predoctoral Research Program)		mjurasic@bu.edu; rgiord@bu.edu; akeohane@bu.edu; mkukuruz@bu.eduSavannah Thawsthaw@bu.eduNikhil Asapunasapu@bu.edu
Kendrick Smaellie (Assistant Director of Predoctoral Research/Program Manager)
ksmaelli@bu.eduhttps://www.bu.edu/dental/research/predoctoral/srg/
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Harvard UniversityNortheast
Inactive 11/21/25; D4s were trying to form a LSRG but unsuccessful because of the small class size and that different specialties have their own literature review club. There are always active research events though. The primary contact person is Dr Gori.
30-40Francesca GoriFrancesca_gori@hsdm.harvard.eduShu Tushu_tu@hsdm.harvard.eduBoris Sorkin prosth resident in HSDMboris_sorkin@hsdm.harvard.eduShu Tushu_tu@hsdm.harvard.eduhttps://hsdm.harvard.edu/research
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineNortheastActive 12.02.2520-30Dr. Jeung Woon Leejwlee@lecom.eduDaniel Bojindbojin22404@dmd.lecom.edu
Jillian RedmondPayton DeLuca (VP)https://lecom.edu/dental/
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University at BuffaloNortheastActive 11/19/202550Keith Kirkwoodklkirk@buffalo.eduSabrina Sochackisfeitosa@buffalo.eduVinicius Rizzovrizzoma@buffalo.eduHyuk-Jae Edward Kwon (VP)hekwon@buffalo.eduhttp://dental.buffalo.edu/research/for-students/dental-student-research-group--.html ; https://dental.buffalo.edu/research/for-students.html
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NortheastDr. Pamela Jones Dr. Debra StammStudent President: Michael Lu
Zofia Rozmus (Primary Contact For SRG)
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Forsyth InstituteNortheast
Forsyth Student Scholars (High school student research program), which starting in 2025 is supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Megan Pugach- Gordon, PhD ; In 2025:
Dr Takamitsu Maruyama (Program Director of Forsyth Student Scholars under NIH grant)
mpugach@forsyth.org- Director of Education, Director of Student Scholars Programhttps://forsyth.org/tag/forsyth-student-scholars/
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Touro College of Dental MedicineNortheastActive 11/19/25Dr. Jaffer A. Shariff DDS MPH DPHjaffer.shariff@touro.eduMichelle J Weingartenmweingar5@student.touro.eduRaheeb Alsaidiralsaidi@student.touro.eduAlexander Smyk (VP)asmyk@student.touro.eduhttps://dental.touro.edu/education/dds-program/student-life/
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Tufts UniversityNortheastactive 11.20.25 Bates Student Research Group50Eileen Dohertyeileen.doherty@tufts.eduJonathan ImJonathan.Im@tufts.eduMichael SongMichael.song@tufts.eduhttps://sites.tufts.edu/dentalcentral/bates-student-research-group-bsrg/ ins: tuftsbsrg
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University of ConnecticutNortheast
No LSRG but they have Director of Student Research and Staff member supporting the student research program; They are primary contacts
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Primary Contact: Dr. Aditya Tadinada (Director of Student Research and Associate Dean for Graduate Research, Education, and Training)

Dr. Rajesh V. Lalla (Professor and Associate Dean for Research)
tadinada@uchc.edu
lalla@uchc.edu		Ms. Gina Saccone
(Staff member supporting the student research program)		saccone@uchc.eduhttps://dentalmedicine.uconn.edu/research/
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University of New EnglandNortheastEmail sent to UNE and messaged to their SRG ins account; waiting for responseDr. Kevin Sunnsun@une.eduJinah Kimjkim39@une.eduins: une_aadocr
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Northeast20https://www.une.edu/dentalmedicine/research
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University of RochesterNortheast(no undergraduate DDS/DMD program)
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Ohio Valley region
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University of Louisville; University of Kentucky; The Ohio State University; Indiana University; Case Western Reserve University; University of Michigan; University of Detroit Mercy; University of Pittsburgh
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NSRG liaisonDrashty Mody
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Regional repMerna Gress, Charlie Chen-Lin Tsai
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Case Western Reserve UniversityOhio ValleyActive 11.20.2530Dr. Catherine Demkocad3@case.eduAlex Matthewsacm262@case.eduSuchitra Nelson, PhDdentres@case.eduhttps://case.edu/dental/research/student-research Instagram: case_researchclub
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Meharry Medical CollegeOhio Valleyactive 7/30/23170Dr. Gangulapgangula@mmc.eduFaren Whitefwhite21@email.mmc.eduAaliyah Grayagray21@email.mmc.edu
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://mmc.campusgroups.com/ewell-neil/home/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1698891751772832&usg=AOvVaw1nDr-0C8xsgahl_I-uW5PX
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Ohio State UniversityOhio ValleyActive - 7/22/2443Shereen Azerazer.1@osu.eduNatalie Andraswade.631@buckeyemail.osu.eduAlison Leelee.8906@osu.eduLeena Eltilibeltilib.3@osu.edu
Instagram: @osucod_srg https://dentistry.osu.edu/research/ddsdental-hygiene-student-research
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University of Detroit MercyOhio ValleyActive - 12/04/2530Joshua Scheysscheysjo@udmercy.eduRyan Elliottelliotra@udmercy.edu
Social Media Lead - Morgan Jaboro
jaboromv@udmercy.eduIG: @detroitmercysrg Program Website link: https://dental.udmercy.edu/
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University of KentuckyOhio ValleyActive - 12/04/2550Luciana Shaddox, 859-323-8269lshaddox@uky.eduSydney Gordonsydney.gordon@uky.eduEthan Van Wynsberg and Angelica M Rios Espinosaemva236@uky.edusrg.ukcd@gmail.comhttps://dentistry.uky.edu/student-activities-research Instagram @ukcd_srg
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University of LouisvilleOhio ValleyNo SRG but MSOB and Sumer Research Program 8/1/2412 (MSOB)Dr. David Scott and Dr. Gill Diamond david.scott@louisville.edu and gill.diamond@louisville.eduDylan Popedylan.pope@louisville.eduhttps://louisville.edu/dentistry/degrees/oralbiology/msob
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University of MichiganOhio ValleyActive 8/27/202641Drs. Emrick and Tenuta (Current)jjemrick@umich.edu, litenuta@umich.eduChristina Jonesvmaglara@umich.eduhttps://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/mdsrg, https://dent.umich.edu/education/student-life
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University of PittsburghOhio ValleyActive 7/15/2440Dr. Syed-Picardsyedpicard@pitt.eduKevin Lukel156@pitt.eduEmma Fetchko (VP)elf127@pitt.eduNursima Lacin (Grad Rep)nul1@pitt.eduhttps://www.dental.pitt.edu/research/student-research/about-student-research-group and IG: @pitt.srg
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University of TennesseeOhio ValleyActive 8/5/2423-35
Dr. Anastasios Karydis, Dr. Yanhui Zhang Mrs. Iva Pendleton Pendleton
akarydis@uthsc.edu; yzhang36@ uthsc.edu; ipendlet@uthsc.eduKaelyn Funderburk@kfunder3@uthsc.eduDr. Yanhui Zhangyzhang36@uthsc.eduMargaret Taylermtayl172@uthsc.edu
http://uthsc.edu/dentistry/Research/ and https://www.uthsc.edu/dentistry/research/summer-fellowship.php
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West Virginia UniversityOhio ValleyNo Response August 202448R. Constance Wienerrwiener2@hsc.wvu.eduArturo Sosa
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Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityOhio ValleyNew state dental school; have their first class in 2025
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Pacific Region
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University of Washington; Oregon Health & Sciences University; University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, San Francisco; University of the Pacific; University of Southern California; Loma Linda University; Western University of Health Sciences
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NSRG liaisonAmeera Haque, Rachel Kulchar
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Regional repAhana Goswami, Mohammadreza (Reza) Vatankhah
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California Northstate UniversityPacificNew School still forming 7/31/24, Zoom meeting with James July, 202410-15Valerie Phillips, RDH, MS and Dr. Paul GlassmanValerie.Phillips@cnsu.edu and paul.glassman@cnsu.eduSadie ValentineSara.Valentine9195@cnsu.eduAllena KhanAleena.Khan6779@cnsu.edu
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.cnsu.edu/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1698891750331577&usg=AOvVaw1BmB-7RTMxbQltih8SVDNW
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Loma Linda UniversityPacificInactive -8/1/24Soran Kwon sorankwon@llu.eduAlyson Drewadrew@llu.eduRebecca Chinrchin@llu.edu
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Oregon Health & Science UniversityPacificStill active, 24 studentsDr. Yifang Zhangzhangyif@ohsu.eduDaniel Chenchendani@ohsu.eduDaniel Kimkidaniel@ohsu.eduhttps://www.ohsu.edu/school-of-dentistry/school-dentistry-student-research-group
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Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Pacifichope to have a chapter by 2026-2027 year.Casey Wrightcwright@pnwu.edu
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University of California, Los AngelesPacificActive - 7/14/2435Yvonne Kapilaykapila@dentistry.ucla.eduJessica Kim and Theodore Kaoskim97@ucla.edu, theodorekao2560@g.ucla.eduPriscilla Liupriliu@g.ucla.eduhttps://www.instagram.com/ucla.nsrg/
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University of California, San FranciscoPacificActive 7/24/2425Lisa Berens and Roger Mrazlisa.berens@ucsf.edu and roger.mraz@ucsf.edu Ameera HaqueAmeera.Haque@ucsf.eduKaran Patelkaitlyn.castillo@ucsf.eduhttps://www.jgsucsf.com/
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University of Southern California PacificUSC has an active chapter.20Parish SedghizadehSedghiza@usc.eduSalony Jassarsjassar@usc.eduhttps://dentistry.usc.edu/research/student-research/
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University of the PacificPacificInactive , Dr. Rebecca Moazzez good contactDr. David Ojcius, Ph.D. and Dr. Terry Hoover (PIP director)dojcius@pacific.edu and thoover@PACIFIC.EDU
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University of WashingtonPacificActive 7/24/2435Dr. Cameron Randallclr333@uw.eduKimia Imanikimiai@uw.eduSydney Kimsydykim8@uw.eduhttps://dental.washington.edu/research/student-research/
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Western University of Health SciencesPacificInactive 8/7/202425-35Jill Lewislewisj@westernu.eduJessica Gordonjessica.gordon@westernu.eduJong Choijong.choi@westernu.eduhttps://www.facebook.com/WUresearch/
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Southeast region
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NSRG liaisonSkylar McGaughey, Jonathan Banks
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Regional repEmile Karam, Shruti Chhabra
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Dental College of Georgia at Augusta UniversitySoutheastInactive 202440Scott LowryTSCHOENBAUM@augusta.eduNatalie Hozanhoza@augusta.eduMozamel MalikMozamel Malikhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/1329971910440273/
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East Carolina UniversitySoutheastActive 202559Dr. Ramiro Muratamuratar16@ecu.eduLiam Hopfenspergerhopfenspergerl23@students.ecu.eduSalim Koromakoromas23@students.ecu.eduChloe Pikepikec23@students.ecu.eduengage.ecu.edu/organization/student-research-group
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High Point University - Workman School of Dental Medicinefirst cohort starts in August 2024 - will have to circle back later
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Louisiana State UniversitySoutheastInactive 2024, try to rebuild until 2026Paul Fidelpfidel@lsuhsc.eduhttp://www.lsusd.lsuhsc.edu/research/student_research.htm
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Medical University of South CarolinaSoutheastActive 8/202510Ozlem Yilmaz yilmaz@musc.eduChristina Kingsleykingslec@musc.eduAshlyn Soule,soulea@musc.eduJenna Cagle,cagleje@musc.eduhttps://dentistry.musc.edu/; Instagram is @musc.srg
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Nova Southeastern UniversitySoutheastActive 8/202519Cristina Godoycristina.godoy@nova.eduPrathik Agnoorpa581@mysnu.nova.eduShivani Bisundialsb3420@mynsu.nova.eduClara Lekhicl2194@mynsu.nova.eduhttps://www.instagram.com/ndsrg2024/
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University of Alabama at BirminghamSoutheastActive 10/28/202575Hope Amm PhDjaveda@uab.eduEthan Brennaebrenna@uab.eduSeyi Akinloyeakinloye@uab.edu
Maria Picado, Caris Smith, Hunter Lunceford, Sherin James
mfpicado@uab.edu, csmith98@uab.edu, shejames@uab.edu, hunterl@uab.eduhttps://linktr.ee/uabsodsrg
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University of Mississippi Medical CenterSoutheastactive 10/27/202530Dr. Susana Salazar Marochossalazarmarocho@umc.eduSaadman Alamgir (D3)salamgir@umc.eduAubree Dillonadillon1@umc.eduGrayson Blacknblack1@umc.edu
https://www.umc.edu/sod/Departments/Administration/Research/Student-Research/Student-Research-Group.html
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University of FloridaSoutheastActive 6/11/202693Dayane OliveiraDOliveira@dental.ufl.edu (faculty)Victoria Polishuk
VPolishuk@dental.ufl.edu		Lauren Lamoutte
LLamoutte@dental.ufl.edu 		Heba El-AhmadHEl-Ahmad@dental.ufl.eduhttps://research.dental.ufl.edu/student-resource/research-programs/

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/382140531820450/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ufcd.srg/
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University of North CarolinaSoutheastActive 10/202565Kimon Divariskimon_divaris@unc.eduAlison Mortonmortae@ad.unc.eduHope Springatehbspring@unc.eduLauren Ryalllryall@email.unc.eduhttps://dentistry.unc.edu/student-research-group/ and https://www.instagram.com/unc_srg/
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University of Puerto RicoSoutheastActive 10/30/2542Dr. Lydia Lópezlydia.lopez1@upr.eduAna E. Pagán Riveraana.pagan10@upr.eduAndrea Ortizandrea.ortiz18@upr.eduCoralys Ortiz (VP)coralys.ortiz3@upr.eduInstagram username: aadocr.nsrg.upr
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