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Dr. Koyama's research focuses on Hereditary Multiple Exostoses (HME), a genetic disorder that causes the development of multiple benign tumors on the surface of the metaphyses of long bones. Based on his extensive knowledge of the normal processes of skeletal development and growth, Dr. Koyama's research aims to clarify the molecular mechanisms of HME formation and growth.

E-mail:

koyamae [at] chop.edu

Hyun-Duck Nah-Cederquist, DMD, MSD, PhD

Dr. Nah-Cederquist investigates solutions to clinical problems in pediatric plastic surgery. Her lab is built around the strengths of CHOP's clinical practices and basic science research. This offers the unique opportunity to directly test hypotheses born from clinical problems in the laboratory, and to take new technologies and concepts developed in the laboratory to patient care.

E-mail:

nah [at] chop.edu

Melissa A. Lerman, MD, PhD, MSCE

Dr. Lerman's research interests include non-infectious uveitis and temporomandibular (TMJ) arthritis. Her studies examine the utility of biologic agents to achieve, and maintain, uveitis control. Up to 80 percent of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have potentially erosive TMJ arthritis, and she is exploring ways to best identify and monitor this often asymptomatic manifestation of JIA.

E-mail:

lermanm [at] chop.edu

Researchers Receive Grant to Study TMJ Biology, Long-term Maintenance

Published on

Jan 14, 2015

in Cornerstone Blog

Eiki Koyama, DDS, PhD and Hyun-Duck Nah, DMD, PhD, from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, recently received a grant from the National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research to study the development of the TMJ.

Craniofacial Research Laboratory

The Craniofacial Research Laboratory focuses on new solutions to clinical problems in pediatric plastic surgery. The lab is built around the strengths of CHOP's clinical practices and basic science research.

Translational Research Program in Pediatric Orthopaedics

Understanding the mechanisms by which the skeleton forms and grows in healthy babies and children and using this information to uncover the pathogenesis of rare and common musculoskeletal disorders by working with animal models of the diseases.