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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.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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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      Browse past newsletters featuring updates, highlights, and resources from across the TRC community.

  • Events

Events

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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  • July 2024

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    17
    AGD2024 – The Premier Meeting for General Dentistry
    July 17, 2024 - July 20, 2024
    Minneapolis Convention Center
    Jul
    26
    American Dental Hygienists Association 2024 Annual Conference
    July 26, 2024 - July 28, 2024
  • September 2024

  • Sep
    9
    American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 106th Annual Meeting
    September 9, 2024 - September 14, 2024
    Orange County Convention Center
    Sep
    26
    American Society for Bone and Mineral Research 2024 Annual Meeting
    September 26, 2024 - September 30, 2024
    Metro Toronto Convention Centre
  • October 2024

  • Oct
    16
    Bench2Market Talks
    October 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Oct
    16
    Panel discussion with Pooja Tiwari, Ph.D., Founder of ARNAV Biotech, Eric Ortlund, Ph.D., Co-Founder of Allonix, and GauravByagathvalli, CEO and Co-Founder of Piezo Therapeutics
    October 16, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
    Oct
    23
    2024 BMES ANNUAL MEETING
    October 23, 2024 @ 8:00 am - October 26, 2024 @ 5:00 pm
    Baltimore Convention Center
    Oct
    27
    2024 AIChE Annual Meeting
    October 27, 2024 - November 1, 2024
    San Diego Convention Center
    Oct
    31
    American Academy of Periodontology 110th Annual Meeting
    October 31, 2024 - November 3, 2024
    San Diego Convention Center
  • November 2024

  • Nov
    7
    ACP 2024 Annual Session
    November 7, 2024 - November 9, 2024
    JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort
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