In January, Professor Jin Xie was announced as the next Centennial Research Professor. This professorship recognizes Dr. Xie’s international reputation in research, the impact of his current research for its own sake and for the advancement of the college’s strategic mission in research Read more about Dr. Xie on the College of Dentistry website. 

The National Institutes of Health awarded Dr. Xi Chen and his research team a $425,000 R21 award to explore ways to improve oral health for older adults receiving palliative care. Read more about the project on the College of Dentistry website.

As an expert in the genetics of embryonic development, Dr. Eric Van Otterloo has opened a new dimension for understanding craniofacial development, genetics, and bone formation as he and his team have explored a peculiar gene, Memo1. Read more about their work on the College of Dentistry website.

Dr. Liu Hong was awarded a supplemental $125K subcontract from the National Institutes of Health via the company NaturemiRI. The goal of the project is to help develop a synthetic bone-graft substitute that promotes high-quality bone growth in alveolar ridge of dental patients, thereby offering a new tool in the treatment of craniofacial defects and tooth extractions performed in anticipation of dental implantation. Read more on the College of Dentistry website.

On Thursday, the University of Iowa announced that the first $7.5 million of the investment revenue generated from the public-private partnership (P3) for its utility system would include a $600K+ award for the College of Dentistry. With this support, an interdisciplinary team with over 40-people, including Iowa faculty from the Colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Engineering, will develop the preliminary data and program structure to apply for and be competitive for an $11 million grant from the NCI/NIDCR to establish a P50 Specialized Program of Research Excellence in oral cancer. This specialized research program in oral cancer will be the first of its kind in the nation. Read more about the projects on the College of Dentistry website.

Whether it is fostering on-the-ground clinical experiences for our graduates, developing a curriculum closely tailored to the needs of 21^st century dentists, promoting cutting-edge educational innovations, or leading the way in dental education scholarship, the University of Iowa College of Dentistry is a worldwide leader in the field of dental education. Read more about the college's efforts in advancing dental education on the College of Dentistry website.