Student Researchers Shine on Balbo Day
A student presents her research on Balbo Day.
Students showcased a year's worth of research on Balbo Day, an annual event where they present their findings on everything from unusual case studies to research on the link between genetics and dental caries. It's a day when they're transformed from student doctors in scrubs to polished professionals in business suits and office casual wear.
Judges evaluate them on the relevancy and methodology of their research and the clarity of their presentations. Good poster graphics can also go a long way. The event is named for Michael Balbo, a faculty member and student advocate who started the exposition.
Below are the winners, who will receive their awards at a May 8 ceremony held in the Oral Health Pavilion:
Predoctoral Clinical
1st Refka Salib
2nd Sandi Grace
3rd Kimberly Choi & Mohammad Ihsan (TIE)
Predoctoral Research
1st Punya Srikanth
2nd Jessica Azer
3rd Adam Esteva-Sanders, Sruthi Kurapati, & Rawan Attili (TIE)
PG Clinical
1st Divya Kohli
2nd Winnie Zhang
3rd Oleksii Negreskul & Prutha Soni (TIE)
PG Research
1st Siddhi Pawar
2nd Namrata Landge & Krupa Chavan (TIE)
3rd Teja Siva Sivalenka