The Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) held its 2nd annual Research Day, celebrating innovation, discovery, and academic excellence. Held September 26 at the Knoxville Convention Center, the event showcased oral and poster presentations from dental students highlighting research in clinical, translational, and basic sciences.
Faculty, industry partners, and research professionals attended to judge presentations and honor top student researchers across multiple categories. Students were recognized for their outstanding contributions to research, innovation, scientific discovery, and the advancement of dental education and clinical care.
Oral Presentation Winners
- Caroline Flagler and Ashley Watson received the NaserDean Foundation Award for Excellence in Oral Research Presentation.
- Farkhonda Lali received the NaserDean Foundation Distinguished Oral Research Award.
- Caroline Lee and Morgan Fassero received the O. Hilt Tatum Jr. Award for Excellence in Oral Research.
- Hayes Miller received the DDCOI Award for Innovation in Implant Dentistry and Regeneration.
- Gillianna Naserdean received the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Oral Research Presentation.
- Ellison Dennen received the LMU-CDM Research Impact Award.
Poster Presentation Winners
- Shivani Patel received the NaserDean Foundation Award for Research Innovation and Discovery.
- Courtlyn Martin received the NaserDean Foundation Rising Scholar Poster Award.
- Seth Carlisle and Hugh Sullivan received the
- Edward R. Kusek Award for Excellence in Poster Research.
- Daniel Johnson and Kaiyin Chaleunvong received the DDCOI Implant Research and Clinical Advancement Award.
- Merrin Averitt and Caroline Davis received the LMU-CDM Award for Innovation and Scientific Discovery.
- Julianna Iourno received the LMU-CDM Translational and Basic Science Research Award.
- Athena Marlar received the LMU-CDM Emerging Investigator Award.
- Bailey Poore received the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Poster Presentation.
See Photos from the event here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD5PqJ
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) is home to the Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry (DMD) and Dental Hygiene (DH) programs. It is located in Knoxville at the newly renovated LMU Tower. For more information about LMU-CDM programs contact, CollegeofDentalMedicine@LMUnet.edu.
