Two School of Dental Medicine faculty recently received the Dr. Marion Frank Faculty Development Award.
This award, given to Dr. Katherine Fleming, assistant professor and predoctoral program director in pediatric dentistry, and Dr. Harshiv Karia, assistant professor in prosthodontics, enables faculty to pursue their independently chosen career development activities.
Dr. Anna Dongari-Bagtzoglou, professor and associate dean of faculty affairs, congratulated the award winners.
“This competitive award provides funds for faculty development activities that support the individual career path of each faculty,” said Dongari-Bagtzoglou. “The award recognizes Dr. Marion Frank, a Professor Emerita, who has been a steadfast supporter of faculty development in the School of Dental Medicine. Congratulations to Drs. Fleming and Karia on receiving this award!”
Fleming and Karia will both be given $5,000 to support their research program development. Fleming plans to establish a sensory adapted dental environment for patients with special health care needs in the pediatric dentistry clinic and will pursue research projects on sensory-informed dental care in special needs children. Karia will develop expertise in consensus-based research methodology and curriculum leadership skills in digital dentistry workflows.
The awardees were chosen by the School’s Faculty Development Advisory Committee.
