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.
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.
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.
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.
News
- 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.
Events

Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting (Chicago Dental Society)

Name: Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting (Chicago Dental Society)
Start: 2026-02-19T00:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-21T23:59:59-05:00
Location: Chicago, IL

Details

Start:: February 19
End:: February 21
Website:: Event Website

Venue

Chicago, IL

This event has passed.

Description

The Chicago Dental Society invites you to the 161st Midwinter Meeting, taking place from February 19th to 21st, 2026, at McCormick Place West, Chicago IL.

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