Student Profiles-R. David Sentelle, M.P.H.
2nd year DMSTP student

Research
Roles of Sphingolipid Signaling in the Regulation of Chemotherapy-Induced Cell Death in Human Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas (HNSCC)

Mentor and Department
Besim Ogretmen Ph.D.
Medical University of South Carolina

Abstracts/Meetings
David Sentelle^1,2, Can E. Senkal^1,2, Sarah Sprout^1,2, Uzair Chaudhary², Paul O’Brien², Larry Afrin², Keisuke Shirai², Terry A. Day^2,3, Boyd Gillespie^2,3, Joshua Hornig^2,3, Anand Sharma⁴, Christina Wilhoit², Sahar Saddoughi^1,2, Yusuf A. Hannun^1,2, and Besim Ogretmen^{1,2 1}Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, ²Hollings Cancer Center, ³Department of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, and ⁴Department of Radiation Oncology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. Roles of Sphingolipid Signaling in the Regulation of Chemotherapy-Induced Cell Death in Human Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas (HNSCC): From Bench to Bed Side. NIDCR Dental Medicine Scientist Training Program, 2008. Poster Presentation.Measurement of Effectiveness of Lead Safe Babies. Drexel School of Public Health Master's Thesis 2007. Mentor: Arthur Frank, M.D. Ph.D.

Meetings Attended
NIDCR Dentist Scientist Training Program - 2008
American Association of Dental Research - 2008
MUSC Medical Scientist Training Program Research Day - 2007
APHA Annual Meeting-2007

Activities
Psi-Omega Fraternity, 2007-present
Honor Council Representative, 2007-present
Ad-Hoc Committee on Research, 2008-present