Dr. Vicki Rosen, professor and longtime chair of Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s Department of Developmental Biology, has been named the first incumbent of the Doctors Samuel and Ida Gelfand Professorship. The endowed professorship recognizes an eminent scholar whose work focuses on new or emerging areas of scientific inquiry.... Read more about Dr. Vicki Rosen Honored With an Endowed Professorship

Leanne “Jake” Jacobellis has been chosen as Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s (HSDM) 2024 Harvard Hero—a distinction that recognizes Harvard staff University-wide whose work supports the mission of Harvard at the highest levels of contribution, impact, and excellence.... Read more about Jacobellis Chosen As HSDM’s 2024 Harvard Hero

Two members of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) community have been honored for their exceptional service to the School and the surrounding medical community. Dr. Vicki Rosen, professor and chair of the Department of Developmental Biology, was selected as a recipient of the 2023 Barbara J. McNeil Faculty Award for Exceptional Service. Carrie Sylven, director of Student Affairs, was chosen as a recipient of the 2023 Daniel D. Federman Staff Award for Exceptional Service.

The awards were established to...

Linda Bisconti, department administrator for HSDM’s Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences (RDBS), has been named a 2023 Harvard Hero. The Harvard Heroes program celebrates the accomplishments of Harvard staff University-wide whose work supports the mission of Harvard at the highest levels of contribution, impact, and excellence. Being named a Harvard Hero is an honor of distinction.

Bisconti joined HSDM in 2019. In her role as an administrator, she works closely with faculty and colleagues coordinating activities across one of the largest departments at...

Two distinguished colleagues at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) have been selected as award recipients for their exceptional service to the School and surrounding medical community. Dr. German Gallucci, chair and the Raymond J. and Elva Pomfret Nagle Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, has been selected as a recipient of the 2022 Barbara J. McNeil Faculty Award for Exceptional Service to...

Judith Vance, director of Human Resources, has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Sharon P. Clayborne Staff Diversity Award which is presented annually to a Harvard Medical School (HMS) or Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) staff member.  

The Sharon P. Clayborne Staff Diversity Award and the Harold Amos Faculty Diversity Award were established to recognize HMS/HSDM staff and faculty respectively, who have made significant achievements in moving HMS/HSDM toward being a diverse and inclusive community. ... Read more about Judith Vance is Awarded the 2022 Sharon P. Clayborne Staff  Diversity Award

Several members of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) community will be recognized at this year’s American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Annual Session. The virtual event includes awards, scholarships, and fellowships recognizing achievement and distinction among its members.

Hiroe Ohyama, MMSc96, DMD03, assistant professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, received the...

Each year the Harvard Heroes Recognition Program celebrates the accomplishments of Harvard staff members whose work supports the University’s mission at the highest levels of contribution, impact and excellence. Harvard Heroes go “above and beyond” their roles and are among the University’s most high-perform­ing staff.

The Harvard School of Dental Medicine recipient of this year’s Harvard Hero honor is Christina Dervishian, HSDM Global and Community Health Program Coordinator. ... Read more about HSDM’s Christina Dervishian named a 2017 Harvard Hero

Each year the Harvard Heroes Recognition Program celebrates the accomplishments of Harvard staff whose work supports the University’s mission at the highest levels of contribution, impact and excellence.

HSDM’s recipient of this year’s Harvard Hero honor is Myra Garza, associate director of clinical operations in the Harvard Dental Center.

“I am so grateful to the Harvard Dental Center, the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and the University,” said Garza. “I continue to be inspired by where I work and who I work alongside! Both the...

In a ceremony hosted by Harvard University President Drew Gilpin Faust, Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s (HSDM) Susan St. Martin was named a Harvard Hero—an honor that celebrates the “above and beyond” contributions of a select few Harvard University staff members each year.

As a Patient Services Liaison at the Harvard Dental Center, St. Martin is the nerve center of the Teaching Practices clinic where she exudes grace under pressure fielding phone calls, checking patients in and out, navigating insurance...