Dr. Dennis Sourvanos Recognized at the 2023 International Photodynamic Association World Congress

Dr. Dennis Sourvanos Recognized at the 2023 International Photodynamic Association World Congress

July 24, 2023

Philadelphia — Penn Dental Medicine postdoctoral trainee Dr. Dennis Sourvanos (GD’23, DScD’23) was recognized at the 2023 International Photodynamic Association World Congress in Tampere, Finland, receiving the “Photogenic Science Competition Award” for his submission related to ongoing research characterizing the optical properties of cortical bone. Dr. Sourvanos’ participation in the event was fortified by the […]
Dr. Yu Zhang Recognized by IADR for Research, Innovation

Dr. Yu Zhang Recognized by IADR for Research, Innovation

June 28, 2023

Philadelphia – Dr. Yu Zhang, Professor in the Department of Preventive & Restorative Sciences, has been recognized for his research and innovation by the International Association for Dental Research (IADR), receiving the 2023 IADR DMG Peyton-Skinner Award. This annual award, presented by the IADR Dental Materials Group (DMG), honors scientists who throughout their careers have […]
PDA Announces Inaugural 10 Under 10 Award Winners

PDA Announces Inaugural 10 Under 10 Award Winners

April 11, 2023

Philadelphia- Two Penn Dental Medicine faculty members, Dr. Roopali Kulkarni (D’19, GR’19, GD’21) from the Department of Oral Medicine and Dr. Lauren Yap in the Division of Pediatric Dentistry, were among the Inaugural 10 Under 10 Awards Winners from the Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA). This award is meant to highlight and celebrate the outstanding contributions […]
Penn Dental Medicine’s SNDA Hosts Black History Month Celebration

Penn Dental Medicine’s SNDA Hosts Black History Month Celebration

February 23, 2023

PHILADELPHIA- Penn Dental Medicine’s Student National Dental Association (SNDA) hosted their annual Black History Month Celebration in Corby Auditorium with this year’s theme being “Black Voices at Penn,” meant to bring together various voices from across Penn to discuss what it means to be black at the University. “Historically, SNDA was created to further the […]
Penn Dental Medicine Student Delegation Visits Hebrew University

Penn Dental Medicine Student Delegation Visits Hebrew University

January 19, 2023

Philadelphia- Danielle Silver (D’23), Rachel Shi (D’24), and Alvin Zad (D’24), three DMD students at Penn Dental Medicine traveled to The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Hadassah Ein Kerem Campus for a two-week dental immersion program as part of Penn Dental Medicine’s International Dental Student Exchange Program. This exchange program allows dental students studying at partnered […]
Dr. Dennis Sourvanos Awarded the 2022 American Society for Photobiology Frederick Urbach Student Travel Award

Dr. Dennis Sourvanos Awarded the 2022 American Society for Photobiology Frederick Urbach Student Travel Award

November 3, 2022

Philadelphia — Penn Dental Medicine postdoctoral student Dr. Dennis Sourvanos, (GD’23, DScD’23) was awarded the 2022 American Society for Photobiology (ASP) Frederick Urbach Student Travel Award, enabling him to present his research at the ASP Biennial Meeting, held in Albuquerque, NM, this fall. The award, officially presented at the meeting, supports ASP associate members (students […]
Pride Alliance Celebrates LGBTQ History Month with Pride Celebration

Pride Alliance Celebrates LGBTQ History Month with Pride Celebration

October 18, 2022

Philadelphia- The Penn Dental Medicine Pride Alliance recently held its fourth annual Pride Celebration to celebrate its LGBTQIA+ Community. The Pride Celebration brings together faculty, staff, students, and alumni to celebrate diversity and build community within the School. As part of the event, the Annual LGBTQIA+ Advocacy Awards were presented — This year recognized two […]