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      Learn more about who we are, our mission, and how we support dental, oral, and craniofacial research and innovation towards clinical adoption.

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      Serve as co-PIs on the Center’s grant, providing strategic scientific leadership, oversight, and expertise.

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      Provides leadership and guidance for the Center by setting priorities and advising on the its strategic direction.

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      Browse our annual reports highlighting progress, milestones, and impact from previous years.

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      We work in collaboration with partners who share our mission to improve dental, oral, and craniofacial health with innovative approaches.

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      Explore collaboration opportunities with the TRC.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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    • 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.

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      Stay current in the dental, oral, craniofacial space and regenerative medicine with interviews, panel talks, and innovative insights from leading professionals.

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      Review the archive of events previously hosted by the TRC and DOCTRC.

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      Keep up to date on the latest TRC news. Here you’ll find information about upcoming training, symposiums, webinars, and other opportunities.

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      Explore featured publications and research findings from TRC members and ITP teams.

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Stay engaged with the dental, oral, craniofacial, and regenerative medicine communities through a variety of relevant events, including TRC-hosted events, conferences, webinars, and more.

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    SBIR/STTR: ABC’s
    December 1, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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    bbc Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting presents: “From the Sources Mouth” with DHS
    December 8, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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  • January 2023

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    DOE SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Workshop
    January 10, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
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    NSF Proposal Preparation Intensive
    January 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Virtual
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    DOD SBIR: Proposal Preparation Workshop
    January 19, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
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    NIH SBIR/STTR: Proposal Preparation Intensive
    January 19, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
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    ABC’s of SBIR/STTR
    March 1, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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    2022 5th Annual Stakeholder’s Summit
    March 20, 2023 - March 21, 2023
    Pittsburgh Marriott Airport
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    Essentials of SBIR/STTR Commercialization
    March 22, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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  • April 2025

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    2025 Translational Resource Center Networking Exchange: Advancing Bio-Innovations that Benefit Patients
    April 22, 2025 - April 23, 2025
    Joseph P. Martin Conference Center
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