Overview

RDC, Sharda University is organizing open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Exam of "Ms. PRIYANKA KAPOOR" on 2nd July 2026 on title Salivary MicroRNA (mirna) Regulation of Condylar and Mandibular Growth in Children with Functional Appliance Therapy: A Comparative Study and Bioinformatic Analysis.

Objectives of Event

1. Assess the scientific rationale for investigating salivary miRNAs as non-invasive biomarkers for craniofacial growth and treatment response in children.
2. Examine the appropriateness of the study design, including participant selection, comparative methodology, saliva sample collection, laboratory procedures, and statistical analyses.
3. Assess the candidate's knowledge of functional appliance therapy, mandibular growth modification, and the underlying molecular mechanisms involved in skeletal adaptation.

Convener Details

• Prof.Bhuvnesh Kumar, Dean Research, SU- bhuvnesh.kumar@sharda.ac.in
• Prof. N.B. Singh- n.b.singh@sharda.ac.in
• Prof. Mohit Sahni- mohit.sahni@sharda.ac.in
• Dr. Hemant Sawhney, Dean, SDS, hemant.sawhney@sharda.ac.in

Co-ordinators:

• Dr. Dinesh Kumar Bagga, PhD. Coordinator, SDS, Professor, Department of Orthodontics, SDS, dineshkumar.bagga@sharda.ac.in

Speaker Details:

• Dr. Priyanka Kapoor