Thomas Mang

Thomas Mang

Thomas Mang

Contact Information
Squire Hall Rm 112
3435 Main Street Bldg 32
Buffalo, New York 14214-3008
Phone: (716) 829-2722
Fax: (716) 829-3019
tsmang@buffalo.edu



Professional Summary:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo

Education and Training:

  • Certificate, Teaching, D‘Youville College, Buffalo, New York (2003)
  • PhD, Biophysics, SUNY at Buffalo, Roswell Park Division (1983)
  • MS, Natural Sciences, SUNY Buffalo Roswell Park Division (1979)
  • BA, Biology, Nuclear Medicine specialty, State University College at Buffalo (1976)

Employment:

  • Clinical Associate Professor, Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (2005-present)
  • Consultant, Engineering Fiberoptic Systems
  • Consultant, Health Education Technologies
  • Consultant, LaserScope Laser Systems, Inc.
  • Consultant, Miravant Medical Technologies
  • Consultant, Photonics Research Ontario
  • Consultant, Sanofi-Winthrop Pharmaceuticals
  • Visiting Professor, Department of Medical Biophysics, Princess Margaret Hospital
  • Adjunct Faculty, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Prosthetics, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (2006–2007)
  • Clinical Manager, Photodynamic Therapy, Axcan Scandipharm Inc. (2002–2005)
  • Clinical Associate Professor, Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (1997–2004)
  • President, Integrated Biotech Limited (1999–2003)
  • Director, Worldwide Photodynamic Therapy Marketing, Diomed Lasers, Inc. (2000–2002)
  • Director, Photodynamic Therapy, Buffalo General Hospital, Radiation Oncology (1996–2000)
  • Research Associate Professor, Biophysics -Roswell Park, State University of New York at Buffalo Roswell Park Graduate Division (1988–2000)
  • President, LaserMed Consultants, Inc. (1994–1999)
  • Cancer Research Scientist III, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Radiation Oncology (1993–1994)
  • Director, Photodynamic Therapy Center, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1989–1994)
  • Research Associate Professor, Assistant Research Associate Professor, Experimental Pathology, State University of New York at Buffalo Roswell Park Graduate Division (1986–1994)
  • Cancer Research Scientist II, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Division of Radiation Biology (1985–1993)
  • Research Associate, Department of Experimental Pathology, State University of New York at Buffalo Roswell Park Graduate Division (1987–1990)
  • Associate Professor, Biology Department, Erie Community College Erie Community College (1986)
  • Cancer Research Scientist I, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Division of Radiation Biology/Radiation Medicine (1983–1985)
  • Research Assistant Instructor, Natural Sci. Interdisc.- Roswell Park, State University of New York at Buffalo Roswell Park Graduate Division (1984)
  • Postdoctoral Research Affiliate, Roswell Park Cancer Institute, Division of Radiation Biology (1982)
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Awards and Honors:

  • STOR Entrepreneurs Recognition Award (2004)
  • STOR Entrepreneurs Recognition Award (2004)
  • STOR Entrepreneurs Recognition Award (2003)
  • Nomination (2003)
  • Outstanding Contributor to Cancer Control (1994)



Professional Memberships:

  • Academy of Laser Dentistry
  • American Association for Dental Research
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
  • American Society for Photobiology
  • International Association for Dental Research
  • International Photodynamic Association
  • National Science Teachers Association
  • New York Academy of Sciences
  • Radiation Research Society

Presentations:

  • "Clinical efficacy and dosimetric fundamentals for the application of Photodyanmic Therapy for the treatment of unresectable cholangiocarcinoma" National Conference; Thomas Jefferson University (2008)
  • "Light Dosimetry for the Treatment of Barretts Esophagus with High Grade Dysplasia" Conference; St. Michael’s Hospital; International Therapeutic Endoscopy (2007)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy for Head and Neck and Upper Aerodigestive Tract Malignancies" International Conference; University of Alberta Royal Alexandra Hospital Edmonton (2007)
  • "Crtical parameters for the treatment of lung malignancies with PDT" International Conference; Notre Dame Hospital (2007)
  • "Clinical Update and Dosimetry for PDT of upper aero Digestive disease" National Board Meeting; Fairfax Hosptial (2007)
  • "Dosimetric calculations for Photodynamic Therapy" International Conference; Notre Dame Hospital; Interventional Pulmonology conference (2007)
  • "Procedural Update for Dosimetry in the Treatment of High Grade Dysplasia associated with Barrett’s esophagus using PDT" National Meeting; Syracuse University Medical Center (2007)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy for the Upper Aerodigestive tract" National Meeting; Henry Ford Hospital (2007)
  • "Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Applications of Porfimer Sodium based Photodynamic Therapy" International Conference; Juravinski Cancer Center (2006)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy for the treatment of early malignancies" National Grand Rounds Conference; Georgetown University Hospital (2006)
  • "The Fundamental Science and Procedures in PDT for Aerodigestive Cancers and Micro-invasive Disease" National Conference; Mercy Hospital of Buffalo (2006)
  • "A Review of Mechanisms of Action and Procedures in PDT for Aerodigestive Cancers and Micro-invasive Disease" International Conference; Foothills Hospital Health Science Centre; University of Calgary, School of Medicine (2006)
  • "Clinical Oral Microbiology" Conference; American Association for Dental Research (2006)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy: Current and Future Applications" International Conference; Calgary Health Region; Photodynamic Group (2006)
  • "Procedures in Photodynamic Therapy for Aerodigestive, Micro-invasive and Metastatic Lesions" International Conference; University of Edmonton (2006)
  • "Current Use of Laser Technology in Dentistry" National Meeting; Eastman School of Dental Medicine (2006)
  • "Scientific Fundamentals and Clinical Applications of PDT" National Meeting; Boston VA Hospital (2006)
  • "Interventions of Malignant Airway Management" National Meeting; St. Joseph’s Hospital Atlanta Georgia (2005)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy Clinical Review and New Developments in the Fourth Modality" International Conference; Juravinski Cancer Center (2005)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy with Porfimer Sodium" International Conference; St. Luc Hospital; Department of Gastroenterology (2005)
  • "Photodosimetry for DPT Clinical Procedures" International Photodynamic Therapy Summit (2005)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy" International Summit; Photodynamic Therapy Summit, Mount-Royal Centre (2005)
  • "PDT in the Early 21st Century" A one-day symposium; Royal Society of Medicine (2005)
  • "PDT in the Early 21st Century" Symposium; Royal Society of Medicine (2005)
  • "Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy in Oncology" National Meeting; East Carolina University; Brody School of Medicine (2005)
  • "New Applications of Lasers in Dentistry" National Meeting; Eastman School of Dental Medicine (2004)
  • "Clinical Results of the Phase III Clinical Study for PDT in the treatment of High Grade Dysplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus" National Conference; Duke University Medical Center (2004)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy: Overview, Scientific fundamentals and Clinical Applications of the Fourth Modality" National Meeting; UPMC Heritage Valley Hospita (2004)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy for GI and Pulmonary Malignancies" National Conference; Alexian Brothers Hospital (2003)
  • "Photosensitive Drugs and PDT Mechanisms of Action. Photodynamic Therapy" National Conference; East Carolina University; The Brody School of Medicine (2002)
  • "Thirty Years of PDT: What’s Gone Right, What’s Gone Wrong. Photodynamic Therapy" National Conference; East Carolina University; The Brody School of Medicine (2002)
  • "Lasers in Dentistry" National Meeting; Eastman School of Dental Medicine (2002)
  • "PDT in 2002" National Meeting; University of Alabama Birmingham (2002)
  • "GI Indications for Photodynamic Therapy" National Meeting; University of Miami School of Medicine (2001)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy in Pulmonary Disease" National Meeting; University of Miami School of Medicine (2001)
  • "The Use of Photodynamic Therapy for Hyperproliferative Disease" National Conference; Eastern Florida Cancer (2001)
  • "Treatment of Head and Neck Malignancies with Photodynamic Therapy" National Tumor Board Conference; University of Miami School of Medicine (2001)
  • "Use of Photodynamic Therapy for Thoracic Malignancies" National Tumor Board Conference; University of Miami School of Medicine; Thoracic Surgery Department (2001)
  • "Current Application and future Trends In the use of Lasers for Photodynamic Therapy" National Board Conference; Holy Cross Hospital (2001)
  • "Overview of Clinical and Research Use of Photodynamic Therapy" National Meeting; Howard University School of Medicine (2001)
  • "Clinical Photodynamic Therapy Update" International Roundtable Meeting (2000)
  • "New Advances in Photodynamic Therapy" 28th Annual Meeting; American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (2000)
  • "The Advanced Didactic Photodynamic Therapy Training Course" 28th Annual Meeting; American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (2000)
  • "Novel Therapies for Esophageal and Endobronchial Malignancies" National Conference; Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital (1999)
  • "PDT in Endobronchial Cancers" National Meeting; Sarasota Memorial Hospital (1999)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): A Physician Introduction" National Meeting; Jupiter Medical Center (1999)
  • "PDT in Esophageal, Endobronchial and other Cancers" National Conference; University of Louisville; Norton Hospital Cancer Treatment Center (1999)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy in Clinical Practice: Advances in Treatment" National Satellite Meeting; American Society of Thoracic Surgery (1999)
  • "General Concepts and Overview of PDT" National Meeting; University of Louisville; Norton Hospital Cancer Treatment Center (1998)
  • "Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy: “Introduction to Lasers”" International Conference; Wellesley Hospital (1998)
  • "Introduction to Lasers" ; Wellesley Hospital; Gastroenterology and Digestive Endoscopy (1998)
  • "General Concepts of PDT and Dosimetry Workshop" National Meeting; University of Louisville; Norton Hospital Cancer Treatment Center (1998)
  • "Oncology/Head and Neck Cancer" International Conference; International Photodynamic Therapy Association (1998)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy on Patients with Esophageal Cancer and Other Malignancies" National Meeting; The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Minimally Invasive Surgery Center (1997)
  • "Medical Photobiology" 25th Annual Meeting; American Society for Photobiology (1997)
  • "Laser-Induced Fluorescence Photodetection" National Meeting; MIT; Lester Wolfe Workshops in Laser Biomedicine, MIT Industrial Liaison Program & Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology (1996)
  • "The State of the Art in Photodynamic Therapy" Annual Lecture Series; The Society of Operating Room Nursing (1996)
  • "Oncology/Photodynamic Therapy" Conference; American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (1996)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy for Cutaneous Malignancies" National Clinical Conference; New York University School of Medicine; The Ronald O. Perlman Department of Dermatology (1996)
  • "The Treatment of Kaposi's Sarcoma and Other Cutaneous Malignancies With PDT using Various Photosensitizers" National Conference; Case Western Reserve University; Skin Diseases Research Center, Department Of Dermatology (1995)
  • "Lasers in Dentistry; Applications of Photodynamic Therapy" National Meeting; State University of New York at Buffalo (1994)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Cutaneous Malignancies" National Annual Meeting; American Society of Photobiology (1994)
  • "Laser and Photodynamic Therapy for Superficial Bladder Cancer" National Symposium; Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1993)
  • "Strategies for the Application of PhotodynamicTherapy for the Treatment of Bladder Cancer" National Focus Group Meeting; NIH (1993)
  • "Basic Science and Uses of Lasers in Medicine" National Lecture Series; State University of New York at Buffalo; Department of Dermatology (1993)
  • "An Overview of PDT" National Conference; State University of New York at Buffalo; Department of Radiation Oncology (1993)
  • "The Use of Lasers and Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Malignant Disease" National Lecture Series; DuPont Company (1993)
  • "Photodynamic Biology" 21st Annual Meeting; American Society for Photobiology (1993)
  • "Fundamentals and Properties of Lasers, Laser Effects on Tissue, and Photodynamic Therapy" National Seminar; Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1993)
  • "Mechanisms of Tissue Injury and Immunological Response to Photodynamic Therapy" National Seminar; American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery (1993)
  • "Oncology Seminar Series, Basic Science Laser" Seminar; Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1993)
  • "Update on Photodynamic Therapy" National Seminar; Medical Laser Marketplace (1993)
  • "Mechanisms of Interaction of Photodynamic Therapy in the Malignant Pancreas" International Conference; Wellesley Hospital (1992)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy in Thoracic Malignancies" National Conference; Western New York Pulmonary and Critical Care Society (1992)
  • "Medicine and Pre-clinical Studies" 3rd Biennial Meeting; International Photodynamic Association` (1992)
  • "Laser Tissue Interactions and Research and Future Developments in Laser Medicine" National Conference; University of Chicago; Physicians' Certifying Course in General Laser Surgery (1991)
  • "Early Detection/Diagnostic Methods" Conference; SPIE (1991)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy: A Clinical Overview" National Confernece; University of North Carolina; Radiology Department (1990)
  • "Dosimetric and Fiberoptic Techniques in PDT" International Meeting; American Cyanamid; European Photodynamic Therapy Investigators (1990)
  • "Current Prospects and Future Challenges of PDT" National Conference; The 1990 NDA Pipeline Conference (1990)
  • "Clinical Treatment of Various Cancer Types by Means of Photodynamic Therapy" National Conference; The Johns Hopkins University; Applied Physics Laboratory Colloquium (1990)
  • "American Society for Photobiology, 18th Annual Meeting" Annual Meeting; American Society for Photobiology (1990)
  • "Current Prospects and Research Initiatives in Photodynamic Therapy" International Clinical Seminar; Hamilton Regional Cancer Center (1989)
  • "Recent Developments in Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer" National Seminar; Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1989)
  • "Clinical and Research Aspects of Photodynamic Therapy" National Seminar; Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1989)
  • "Advances and Challenges in Photodynamic Therapy" International Symposium (1989)
  • "New Developments in Clinical Trials and Research Protocols in Photodynamic Therapy" National Seminar Series; Loyola University School of Medicine (1988)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer" National Lecture Series; American Cancer Society (1988)
  • "Principles, Biophysics and Safety of Photodynamic Therapy, Tutorial on CO2, Nd: YAG and Photodynamic Lasers" National Confernce; RPMI (1988)
  • "American Society for Photobiology, 16th Annual Meeting" Annual Meeting; American Society for Photobiology (1988)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy" International Conference; Institute Gustave-Roussy and Roswell Park Cancer Institute (1987)
  • "Laser Treatment for Bladder Cancer" National Conference; American Urological Association, Allied; Niagara Frontier Chapter (1987)
  • "New Directions in Research and Clinical Applications of Photodynamic Therapy" International Conference; University College School of Medicine, Department of Surgery; The Rayne Institute (1987)
  • "Fundamental Principles and New Directions in Photodynamic Therapy" National Conference; Cleveland Clinic Cancer Center; Ohio Valley-Lake Erie Association of Cancer Centers (1987)
  • "Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Pancreatic Carcinoma" National Conference; Dartmouth Medical School; Department of Pathology (1987)
  • "Fluorimetry and Early Pancreatic Studies" National Symposium; University of Louisville, Departments of Surgery and Medicine,; Graham Brown Cancer Center (1986)
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Service Activities:

  • School of Dental Medicine, Student Research and Honors Committee; Member (2006–2008)
  • Faculty Senate; Member (2006–2008)
  • School of Dental Medicine, Ad Hoc Committee; Chair (2006–2007)
  • American Cancer Society, Eastern Division; Advisory Board (2006–2009)
  • UB 2020 - Strategic Strength in Clinical and Translational Research; Member (2006)
  • UB 2020 - Aging and Chronic Disease Committee; Member (2006)
  • Associate Editor The Journal of Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy; Editor (2004–2007)
  • Orchard Park Town Board of Recreation; Member (2001–2005)
  • Laser Safety Laser Safety Officer, Buffalo General Hospital; Other (1997–1999)
  • American Cancer Society, Western Division; President (1995–1999)
  • The Committee for the Development of Standards for Training The Committee for the Development of Standards for Training, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.; Member (1995–1998)
  • American Cancer Society; Department Representative (1995–1997)
  • Medical Laser Industry Medical Laser Industry Report; Advisory Board (1993–2007)
  • Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, Faculty Council; Department Representative (1993–1995)
  • Council Member Council of the Association of Scientists; Member (1993–1994)
  • Institute Animal Care and Use Institute Animal Care and Use Committee; Member (1992–1994)
  • Editorial Board The Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE); Editorial Board Member (1991–1995)
  • City of Buffalo Pest Management Board; Board Member (1990–1995)
  • American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery Continuing Education Committee Postgraduate Education/Continuing Medical Education Committee, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery; Member (1989–1991)
  • American Cancer Society, Erie County Unit; Board of Directors (1987–1995)
  • Laser Safety Committee Roswell Park Cancer Institute; Member (1986–1994)
  • Committee Member Graduate Admissions Committee, Roswell Park Cancer Institute; Member (1986–1994)
  • American Cancer Society, Erie County Unit; Organizing Committee Member (1983–1987)
  • Canadian Thoracic Surgeons Advisory Board Canadian Thoracic Surgeons Advisory Board, PDT for Barrett’s with High Grade Dysplasia and Lung Malignancies” Banff, Alberta Canada, February 2005.; Chair
  • Thoracic Surgeons Advisory Board Thoracic Surgeons Advisory Board, “PDT For Barrett’s Esophagus with High Grade Dysplasia”, Tampa, January 2005; Chair
  • GI Endoscopy Advisory Board GI Endoscopy Advisory Board, “PDT in Esophageal Malignancies” Orlando October 2004; Chair
  • Head and Neck Surgeons Advisory Board Head and Neck Surgeons Advisory Board, “PDT for Laryngeal Tumors, American College of Surgeons Study Proposal Review”, New York City, September 2004; Co-Chair
  • Pulmonology Advisory Board Pulmonology Advisory Board, PDT for Early Lung Disease”, Orlando, September 2003; Chair
  • Head and Neck Surgery Advisory Board Head and Neck Surgery Advisory Board, “PDT for Oral and Head and Neck Malignancies”, Chicago Ill., November 2002.; Chair
  • Thoracic Surgeons Advisory Board Interdisciplinary Advisory Board - Photodynamic Therapy Thoracic Surgeons Advisory Board “PDT for lung malignancies and High Grade Dysplasia” Washington, DC, May 2002; Chair
  • Journal Reviewer Cancer Research; Ad Hoc Reviewer
  • Journal Reviewer Lasers in Medical Science; Ad Hoc Reviewer
  • Journal Reviewer Photochemistry and Photobiology; Ad Hoc Reviewer
  • Journal Reviewer American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery; Ad Hoc Reviewer
  • Journal Reviewer Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy; Ad Hoc Reviewer
  • Journal Reviewer Lasers in the Life Sciences; Ad Hoc Reviewer

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Squire Hall Rm 112
3435 Main Street Bldg 32
Buffalo, New York 14214-3008
Phone: (716) 829-2722
Fax: (716) 829-3019
tsmang@buffalo.edu