Dr Spoorti Kulkarni
Associate Professor
BDS, MDS
Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares course materials, syllabus and question papers for undergraduate program
- Is involved in practical classes and demonstrations of Dental Anatomy, Oral Histology and Oral Pathology.
- Conducts formative and summative assessments for students
- Provides histopathological diagnosis for oral lesions
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Semester / Year |
|---|---|
| Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology | First year BDS |
| Oral Pathology and Microbiology | Second and Thrid year BDS |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | MDS |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDS | Oral Pathology and Microbiology | Yenapoya Dental College and Hospital, Mangalore | 2015 |
| BDS | Maratha Mandal Dental College, Belgaum | 2009 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Oral Pathology, MCODS, Manipal | Assistant Professor | October 2016 - till date | |
| Department of Oral Pathology, MCODS, Manipal | Lecturer | October 2015- October 2016 |
Projects
Evaluating the immunohistochemical expression of ERCC1 in oral epithelial dysplasia and early invasive squamous cell carcinomas.
Evaluating the expression of SALL4 in oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma- An immunohistochemical appraisal.
Evaluating the expression of SALL4 in odontogenic cysts and tumors- An immunohistocehmical study.
Immunoprofiling in oral submucous fibrosis, oral submucous fibrosis with dysplasia, and oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Grants
Seed money for the project “Immunoprofiling in oral submucous fibrosis, oral submucous fibrosis with dysplasia, and oral squamous cell carcinoma” from MAHE university -25,000.
Collaborations
Salivary DNA as a diagnostic tool in oral cavity squamous cell carcinomas- International collaboration with the Dr Rifat Hasina, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, University of Chicago, Illinois, USA
Awards and Achievements
Shri Ramachandra Rao award for the best original research work titled “Evaluating the expression of SALL4 in oral epithelial dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma- An immunohistochemical appraisal.” At the 28th national conference of Indian Association of the Oral and Maxillofacial pathologists that was held at Kovalam, Thiruvanathapuram on 1st to 3rd November 2019.
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Potentially malignant lesions and forensic odontology
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Member of Indian Dental Association- 153476
Life Member of Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist – 2225-LM
Kulkarni S, Abdulla R, Jose M, Adyanthaya S, B Rex DA, Patil AH, Pinto SM, Subbannayya Y. Omics data-driven analysis identifies laminin-integrin-mediated signaling pathway as a determinant for cell differentiation in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Indian J Pathol Microbiol. 2019;62(4):529-536
Bhat A, Mitra S,Chandrashekar C,Solomon M, Kulkarni S. Odontogenic cysts and odontogenic tumors in a large rural area from India. A 10-year reflection. Medicine and pharmacy reports.2019;92(4): 408 - 412
Kulkarni S, Chandrashekar C, Kudva R, Radhakrishnan R. Giant-cell fibroma: Understanding the nature of the melanin-laden cells. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2017;21(3):429–433.