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AAP 2026 (American Academy of Periodontology)
Description
Join us Oct. 29- Nov. 1, 2026 in Seattle to learn, share, and network with the best and the brightest in the field of periodontology!
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- About
- About Us
Learn more about who we are, our mission, and how we support dental, oral, and craniofacial research and innovation towards clinical adoption.
- Principal Investigators
Serve as co-PIs on the Center’s grant, providing strategic scientific leadership, oversight, and expertise.
- Operating Committee
Provides leadership and guidance for the Center by setting priorities and advising on the its strategic direction.
- Annual Reports
Browse our annual reports highlighting progress, milestones, and impact from previous years.
- Partnerships
We work in collaboration with partners who share our mission to improve dental, oral, and craniofacial health with innovative approaches.
- Collaborate with Us
Explore collaboration opportunities with the TRC.
- About Us
- ITP Program
- About the Interdisciplinary Translational Project Program
Provides funding and resources to support development of clinical trial-ready tissue engineering and regenerative medicine products and protocols.
- Current Portfolio
Learn about our currently active ITPs, and review their phase development and translational maturity based on key deliverables.
- About the Interdisciplinary Translational Project Program
- Funding Opportunities
- Core Services
- Commercialization Planning
Helps investigators define and achieve business milestones to advance products toward development and clinical adoption.
- Intellectual Property Guidance
Supports investigators in analyzing IP opportunities and patent landscape to maximize research innovation impact.
- Validation Services
in vitro: Delivers in vitro validation through biomaterial characterization and testing, as well as tissue/cell imaging and histology. in vivo: Delivers comprehensive preclinical study support for evaluating biomedical therapies and medical devices.
- Manufacturing Services
Offers biomaterial production and characterization, as well as support for translation towards regulated research studies.
- Market Research & Analysis
Provides expert market analysis to guide strategic decisions for the advancement of technologies in the dental, oral, and craniofacial space.
- Regulatory Strategy
Guides regulatory planning and strategy to navigate pathways for products in development.
- Standardization & Quality Assurance
Enhances study design and reproducibility through quality assurance and standardization support.
- Statistical Analysis & Clinical Study Design
Delivers statistical analysis and clinical data management to ensure robust, reliable research outcomes.
- Commercialization Planning
- Training & Resources
- TRC Consult Program
Looking for guidance to advance your technology in the dental, oral, and craniofacial space? Connect with an expert from the Translational Resource Center for personalized consultation.
- 2025 TRC Networking Exchange
Learn about the latest innovations in dental and regenerative medicine from expert panels at TRC’s April 2025 event.
- DOCTRC Innovator Networking Series
Our hosted Innovator Networking Series brings together experts and innovators across biomedical and translational research for talks, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.
- Regulatory & Quality Controls/ Quality Assurance
Explore curated list of multi-source training, guidance, and resources for regulatory science and quality assurance in biomedical innovation.
- Commercialization/ Entrepreneurship
Access practical insights and strategies for bringing biomedical inventions to market, from IP basics to launching startups.
- Professional Development/ Career Opportunities
Enhance your career with self-guided resources, expert-led workshops, and communication tools for scientists and researchers.
- Technical/ Scientific/ Clinical
Stay current in the dental, oral, craniofacial space and regenerative medicine with interviews, panel talks, and innovative insights from leading professionals.
- Events hosted by TRC
Review the archive of events previously hosted by the TRC and DOCTRC.
- TRC Consult Program
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- Current News
Keep up to date on the latest TRC news. Here you’ll find information about upcoming training, symposiums, webinars, and other opportunities.
- Publications
Explore featured publications and research findings from TRC members and ITP teams.
- Newsletter Archive
Browse past newsletters featuring updates, highlights, and resources from across the TRC community.
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