Shankargouda Patil

Dr. Shankargouda Patil is a full professor at the College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences in South Jordan, Utah. He joined in 2022 and has held academic roles including associate professor at Jazan University (2016–2022) and senior lecturer at KLE Institute of Dental Sciences (2009–2012). His expertise spans oral pathology, oncology, and AI integration in dentistry. He is affiliated with the Global Burden of Disease Collaborative Network and holds editorial roles at prominent journals like the Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice and World Journal of Dentistry.

Education:

• BDS in Dental Surgery from PMNM Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot, India (2003)
• MDS in Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology from Sree Balaji Dental College, Chennai, India (2009)
• PhD in Medical Biotechnology from the University of Siena, Italy (2019)

Research Interests: Dr. Patil's research focuses on cancer stem cell biology, inflammation in oral diseases, and molecular mechanisms of tobacco-related oral pathologies. He explores translational medicine, stem cell differentiation, and AI applications for diagnostic tools. His work bridges basic science and clinical practice, emphasizing real-world problem-solving in oral oncology and dental biomaterials.

Research Trends: His recent publications highlight advancements in AI-driven diagnostics, novel dental materials (e.g., chitosan-modified cements), and molecular pathways in oral cancer. Collaborations on photodynamic therapy and the NIH grant reflect his commitment to translational oncology. Work on SARS-CoV-2 variants underscores interdisciplinary virology and oral health implications.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Best Peer-Reviewer Award by Publons/Web of Science (2019)
  • Highest Number of Impact Factor Papers in Jazan University (2021)
  • Top 2% of Global Scientists by Stanford University (2021)

Advising & Grants: Dr. Patil has supervised students and leads NIH/National Cancer Institute-funded research on photodynamic therapy for oral cancer. He mentors through the ADEA Academic Dental Careers Fellowship Program. His grants include collaborations on policy-guiding burden-of-disease analyses and clinical trials.

Labs & Teams: Engaged in the Global Burden of Disease network and ADEA Leadership Institute fellowship. His interdisciplinary research involves teams across molecular biology, clinical trials, and biomaterials development. He aspires to create a virtual reality classroom and eco-friendly dental materials.