Cell Biology, Bone and Mineralized tissue biology, Oral Health, Development of Bone and Teeth. Awards & Distinctions: 2009 Annual Faculty Incentive Award in Teaching, UoS 2009 Third winner of poster presentation, 16th International Dental Congress of Turkish Dental Association 2007 Fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD), 1998 Young Investigator Award, American Society of Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), 1998 Travel Award , ASBMR-IBMS San Francisco, 1998 Research Fellowship, Royal Victoria Hospital Fellowship, 1996Biennial Research Award, Canadian Dental Association