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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.

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      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.

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      Supports investigators in analyzing IP opportunities and patent landscape to maximize research innovation impact.

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      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.

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      Provides expert market analysis to guide strategic decisions for the advancement of technologies in the dental, oral, and craniofacial space.

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      Guides regulatory planning and strategy to navigate pathways for products in development.

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      Enhances study design and reproducibility through quality assurance and standardization support.

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      Delivers statistical analysis and clinical data management to ensure robust, reliable research outcomes.

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      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.

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      Learn about the latest innovations in dental and regenerative medicine from expert panels at TRC’s April 2025 event.

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      Our hosted Innovator Networking Series brings together experts and innovators across biomedical and translational research for talks, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.

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      Explore curated list of multi-source training, guidance, and resources for regulatory science and quality assurance in biomedical innovation.

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      Access practical insights and strategies for bringing biomedical inventions to market, from IP basics to launching startups.

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

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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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    Spring 2026 Regulatory Science Symposium
    March 13
    Los Angeles, CA
    Mar
    13
    Investor-Ready IP: How to Present Intellectual Property with Confidence (Catalyze)
    March 13
    Webinar
    Mar
    21
    2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition (American Dental Education Association)
    March 21 - March 24
    Montreal, Canada
    Mar
    25
    2026 Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting & Exposition (Society for Biomaterials)
    March 25 - March 28
    Atlanta, GA
    Mar
    25
    IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition (IADR/AADOCR/CADR)
    March 25 - March 28
    San Diego, CA
    Mar
    27
    ORS 2026 Annual Meeting (Orthopaedic Research Society)
    March 27 - March 31
    Charlotte, NC
    Mar
    28
    Pitch Your Tendon Research in 60 Seconds (Orthopaedic Research Society)
    March 28
    Charlotte, North Carolina
  • April 2026

  • Apr
    15
    AAE Annual Meeting 2026 (American Association of Endodontists)
    April 15 - April 18
    Salt Lake City, UT
    Apr
    15
    The AOAPRM Regenerative Medicine Conference with hands-on Workshops (The American Osteopathic Association of Prolotherapy Regenerative Medicine)
    April 15 - April 18
    Orlando, FL
    Apr
    23
    International Osteology Symposium – Close Your Eyes Open Your Mind (Osteology Foundation)
    April 23 - April 25
    Vienna, Austria
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Congratulations to TRC PI, David Kohn, for receiving the 2026 SFB Award for Service
Feb 17, 2026
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TRC member, Jan Stegemann, Receives the Monroe-Brown Foundation Education Excellence Award
Feb 6, 2026
ITP team, GreenMark Biomedical, @ The Oral Health Prevention Summit in Boston!
Feb 3, 2026
Another Milestone for ITP team, RevBio: FDA Approves Key Cranial Bone Glue Trial
Jan 28, 2026
CareQuest: Improving Oral Health in Rural Communities
Jan 28, 2026
CareQuest Impact Report: Improving Oral Health in 2025
Jan 28, 2026
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