Joplin Faculty Research
Robert Arnce, MD, FACEP
Research Interest: Facilitates students with access to broad clinical research topics and retrospective clinical studies.
Sharon Gordon, DDS, MPH, PhD
Research Interest: Mechanisms of pain and analgesia, with an emphasis on clinical and population-based research.
Bradley Creamer, MS, PhD
Research Interest: In-vivo and in-vitro modeling of the molecular mechanisms, signaling pathways and gene expression.
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Erinne Kennedy, DDS, MPH, MMSc
Research Interests: Burnout and resilience, antibiotic stewardship and preventive dentistry.
Robert Rogers, MA, PhD
Research Interest: Emphasis on type 2 diabetes and insulin signaling.
Jeff Staudinger, PhD
Research Interest: Understanding fundamental regulatory mechanisms in liver toxicology.
Gretchen Gibson, DDS, MPH
Research Interest: The use of fluoride in high caries risk adults.
Dennis Wolff, PhD
Research Interest: Possible role for smell and taste receptors expressed by cancer cells.
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Dennis Abbott, DDS
Research Interest: Developing and delivering optimal oral health care to those battling cancer.
Anthonio Adefuye, MBChB, MSc, PhD
Research Interest: Elucidation of the intricate molecular mechanisms involved in the role of inflammatory pathways in neoplastic transformation of the cervix.
Shireen Hafez, DVM, PhD
Research Interest: Educational approaches to improve the process of student learning.