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Mark S. Chambers, D.M.D., M.S.

Present Title & Affiliation

Primary Appointment

Professor, with award of Term Tenure, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

Professor, Joint Appointment, Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

Research Interests

Prevention of radiation-induced morbidity

Office Address

The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Department of Head and Neck Surgery
1400 Pressler Street
Unit Number: 1445
Houston, TX 77030-4009
Room Number: FCT10.6082
Phone: 713-745-2672
Fax: 713-794-4662

Education & Training

Degree-Granting Education

1994 University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, MS, Biological Sciences
1991 University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, DMD, Doctorate of Dental Medicine
1986 Brescia College, Owensboro, KY, AS, Chemical Engineering
1986 Brescia College, Owensboro, KY, BS, Biology

Postgraduate Training

1993-1998 Fellow, Oral Oncology/Maxillofacial Prosthetics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
1992-1993 Resident, Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Dental Oncology, James Graham Brown Cancer Center, Louisville, KY
1992-1993 Resident, Combined Prosthodontics, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Louisville, KY
1991-1993 Resident, Combined Prosthodontics, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
1990 Extern Associateship, The University of Louisville, Madisonville, KY

Experience/Service

Academic Appointments

Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Health Sciences, Allied Health Education Program in Radiation Therapy, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2003-present

Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

Chief, Section of Oncologic Dentistry, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2007-present
Director, Clinical Research Program, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2006-present
Fellowship Coordinator, Advanced Education Program in Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Oncologic Dentistry, Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1998-present
Director, Rotating Residents (Advanced Education Rotation Program), Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 1998-present

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Recording Secretary, 2005-present
Chairman, Public and Professional Relations, 2002-present
Coordinator, AAMP Exhibit, 2002-present
Board of Directors, 2000-present
Chairman, Auditing Committee, 1999-present
Fellow, 1/1997-present
Member, 1994-present
American Academy of Oral Medicine
Member, 1993-present
American Association for Dental Research
Member, 2003-present
Member, National Affairs Committee Cohorts, 1997-present
American College of Prosthodontists
Member, 2003-present
Member, Public & Professional Relations Committee, 2003-present
American Dental Association
Member, 1991-present
American Society of Clinical Oncology
Member, 2004-present
American Society of Therapeutic Radiation Oncology
Member, 2007-present
Delta Sigma Delta Fraternity
Member, 1989-present
Greater Houston Dental Society, Houston, TX
Member, 1997-present
Houston Society of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, TX
Member, 2000-present
International Academy of Oral Oncology
Member, 2005-present
International Association for Dental Research
Member, Oral Medicine and Pathology Group, 2001-present
Member, Salivary Gland Research Group, 1998-present
Member, 1993-present
International Society for Oral Oncology
Member, 1995-present
International Society of Maxillofacial Prosthetics
Board of Directors, 2007-present
Member, 2003-present
Joe B. Drane Society, TX
Chairman, 1998-present
Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer
Member, Mucositis Subcommittee, 1998-present
Member, 1995-present
North American Skull Base Society
Member, 2004-present
Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Member, 2004-present
Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG)
Member, 2005-present
Member, Head and Neck Committee, 2005-present
Texas Cancer Council
Member, 1997-present
Member, Dental Oncology Education Program Steering Committee, 1997-present

Selected Publications

N/A

Grant & Contract Support

Title: Acupuncture Treatment of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia: A Randomized Clinical Trial (NIH R21) (Co-PI: M. Kay Garcia, Dr.Ph)
Funding Source: NIH
Role: Principal Investigator
Duration: 6/1/2006 - 5/31/2009
 
Title: Long-Term Survivors of H&N Cancer: QOL and Oral Morbidity
Funding Source: NIH
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator: Ellen R. Gritz, Ph.D.
Duration: 6/24/2004 - present

Last updated: 9/11/2009