Daniel M. Ramos, DDS, PhD

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Education

California State University, Los Angeles, B.S., 1984, Biology
University of California, San Francisco, D.D.S., 1988, Dentistry
University of California, San Francisco, Ph.D., 1994, Oral Biology

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Professional Experience

• 1983-84
  Lab Assistant, Independent Research Project: Tyrosinase Levels in Avian Tissues, California State University, Los Angeles, Department of Biology, Advisor: Dr. Roger Bowers
• 1985-94
  Postgraduate Research Dentist, University of California, San Francisco, Dept. of Stomatology, Advisor: Dr. Randall Kramer
• 1994-97
  Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of California, San Francisco, Dept. of Stomatology
• 1997-2003
  Assistant Professor, University of California, San Francisco, Dept. of Stomatology
• 2003-present
  Associate Professor, University of California, San Francisco, Department of Stomatology

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Honors & Awards

• 1988-93
  Individual Dentist Scientist Award, NIH-NIDR 1K15DE00242
• 1995-96
  Junior Faculty Development Award (Academic Senate)
• 2001
  Dean's Creativity Award (School of Dentistry)

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Selected Publications

1. Lee C, Siu A, Chang J, Dang D, Ramos DM. Alphavbeta3 suppresses the RhoA-LIMK1 pathway in K1735 melanoma. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2012 Dec; 40(12):921-7.
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2. Siu A, Lee C, Pham E, Ramos DM. Revisiting epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition through adenoid cystic carcinoma. Anticancer Res. 2012 Sep; 32(9):3683-8.
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3. Ramos D, Ades C. Two-item sentence comprehension by a dog (Canis familiaris). PLoS One. 2012; 7(2):e29689.
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4. Ramos DM, Dang D. EMMPRIN expression in oral SCC is regulated by FYN kinase. Anticancer Res. 2011 Apr; 31(4):1205-9.
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5. Lewin B, Siu A, Baker C, Dang D, Schnitt R, Eisapooran P, Ramos DM. Expression of Fyn kinase modulates EMT in oral cancer cells. Anticancer Res. 2010 Jul; 30(7):2591-6.
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6. Dang D, Sadler S, Ramos DM. Modulation of EGFR by oral squamous cell carcinoma cell lines. J Calif Dent Assoc. 2009 Dec; 37(12):869-74.
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7. Daniel AG, Lucas SR, Júnior AR, Monteiro PR, Ramos D, Pires CG, Sinhorini IL. Skin fragility syndrome in a cat with cholangiohepatitis and hepatic lipidosis. J Feline Med Surg. 2010 Feb; 12(2):151-5.
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8. Ramos D, Mills DS. Human directed aggression in Brazilian domestic cats: owner reported prevalence, contexts and risk factors. J Feline Med Surg. 2009 Oct; 11(10):835-41.
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9. Dang D, Ramos DM. Identification of {alpha}v{beta}6-positive stem cells in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Anticancer Res. 2009 Jun; 29(6):2043-9.
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10. Ramos DM, Dang D, Sadler S. The role of the integrin alpha v beta6 in regulating the epithelial to mesenchymal transition in oral cancer. Anticancer Res. 2009 Jan; 29(1):125-30.
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11. de Araujo CE, Ramos DM, Moyses RA, Durazzo MD, Cernea CR, Ferraz AR. Neck nerve trunks schwannomas: clinical features and postoperative neurologic outcome. Laryngoscope. 2008 Sep; 118(9):1579-82.
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12. Dang D, Atakilit A, Ramos DM. EMMPRIN modulates migration and deposition of TN-C in oral squamous carcinoma. Anticancer Res. 2008 Jul-Aug; 28(4B):2049-54.
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13. Essayem S, Kovacic-Milivojevic B, Baumbusch C, McDonagh S, Dolganov G, Howerton K, Larocque N, Mauro T, Ramirez A, Ramos DM, Fisher SJ, Jorcano JL, Beggs HE, Reichardt LF, Ilic D. Hair cycle and wound healing in mice with a keratinocyte-restricted deletion of FAK. Oncogene. 2006 Feb 16; 25(7):1081-9.
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14. Dang D, Bamburg JR, Ramos DM. Alphavbeta3 integrin and cofilin modulate K1735 melanoma cell invasion. Exp Cell Res. 2006 Feb 15; 312(4):468-77.
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15. Santos CP, Felipe YX, Braga PE, Ramos D, Lima RO, Segurado AC. Self-perception of body changes in persons living with HIV/AIDS: prevalence and associated factors. AIDS. 2005 Oct; 19 Suppl 4:S14-21.
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16. Mogi S, Dang D, Van Waes C, Ellis D, Atakilit A, Ramos DM. The expression of integrin alpha(v)beta6 promotes the epithelial cell morphology and suppresses invasive behavior in transformed oral keratinocytes. Anticancer Res. 2005 Mar-Apr; 25(2A):751-5.
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17. Westernoff TH, Jordan RC, Regezi JA, Ramos DM, Schmidt BL. Beta-6 Integrin, tenascin-C, and MMP-1 expression in salivary gland neoplasms. Oral Oncol. 2005 Feb; 41(2):170-4.
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18. Yang Y, Dang D, Mogi S, Ramos DM. Tenascin-C deposition requires beta3 integrin and Src. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2004 Sep 24; 322(3):935-42.
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19. Dang D, Yang Y, Li X, Atakilit A, Regezi J, Eisele D, Ellis D, Ramos DM. Matrix metalloproteinases and TGFbeta1 modulate oral tumor cell matrix. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2004 Apr 9; 316(3):937-42.
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20. Yang Y, Dang D, Atakilit A, Schmidt B, Regezi J, Li X, Eisele D, Ellis D, Ramos DM. Specific alpha v integrin receptors modulate K1735 murine melanoma cell behavior. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2003 Sep 5; 308(4):814-9.
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