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Enhancing Research Infrastructure in U.S. Dental Schools

Learn about initiatives aimed at boosting research capacities in U.S. dental schools. Discover programs, grants, and strategies to strengthen research infrastructure and promote scientific excellence in oral health studies.

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Enhancing Research Infrastructure in U.S. Dental Schools

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  1. Enhancement of Research Infrastructure in U.S. Dental Schools

  2. The Issue • In FY 2001, only four of the 55 U.S. dental schools received over $6 million in support from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). • Eight dental institutions received less than $500,000 and 13 did not get any support from the NIDCR.

  3. Addressing the Issue • NIDCR launched two new initiatives to enhance the capacity of U.S. dental schools for conducting basic, behavioral and clinical research

  4. GOAL:To establish a broader base of dental school institutions that have a critical mass of research as an integral component of their educational missions Curriculum Development Programs (R25) Research Infrastructure Programs (R24, U24)

  5. Dental Schools Research Infrastructure Programs • Research Infrastructure and Capacity Building for Minority Dental Institutions to Reduce Oral Health Disparities (U24 grants) • Improvement of Research Infrastructure in U.S. Dental Schools (R24 Planning Awards, U24 Implementation Awards)

  6. Developing and Implementing an Enhanced Research Infrastructurethrough the U24 Award • Enhance ability of U.S. dental schools to • conduct cutting edge research by: • Creating a critical mass of researchers in a • pre-selected area(s) • Improving the research support infrastructure, • including personnel and equipment

  7. Cooperative Agreement Mechanism (U24) • Cooperative agreement mechanism (U24) to be used for implementation phase • NIDCR staff actively involved with institutions in conducting awards • Planning and assessment; develop and facilitate collaborations; establish time lines; organize annual meeting; assist in data analyses, evaluation and dissemination of information

  8. Oral Health Research Curriculum Development Programs • To infuse an appreciation of science and the results of scientific research in the dental school curriculum • To strengthen the research component of dental education and to enhance the application of basic and clinical research findings to clinical training

  9. Oral Health Research Curriculum Development Programs (continued) • To facilitate interactionof researchers with dental students and postgraduate advanced specialty trainees • Prepare future practitioners and potential researchers in areas of high priority • Current NIDCR emphasis on research design, clinical research, adoption of research outcomes; and • Application of genetics to dental practice and oral health care

  10. Encourage Students and Faculty to: Participate in broadly defined scholarly activity Monitor the latest science Develop an appreciation for research • Increase likelihood they will pursue: • Academic Careers • Advanced Degrees • Research Training

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