Professor Dr. Mark Darling

Biography

Mark Darling is a Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Western University. He has extensive experience in the field of oral pathology, having specialized in the microscopic diagnosis of oral diseases. His clinical activities focus on daily microscopic diagnosis, which is a vital component of patient care in oral medicine. Dr. Darling has also engaged in research activities that include examining salivary gland tumors, oral cancer, and mucocutaneous diseases. His research encompasses studies on human kallikrein expression in salivary gland carcinomas, the role of osteopontin in these conditions, chronic hyperplastic candidiasis, and potential biomarkers for oral cancer treatment and diagnosis. Dr. Darling’s significant academic contributions are recognized within the scientific community and his work has implications for understanding oral disease mechanisms. He also holds adjunct professorship at the University of Malaya, enhancing international collaboration in the field of oral health.

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