242nd National Advisory Dental & Craniofacial Research Council Meeting
May 20, 2026
AGENDA
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
9:00 AM–12:30 PM ET
Open to the public
Building 35A Rooms 620–640 and Virtual
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Open to the Public | ||
| 9:00 AM (ET) | Welcome and Introductions Approval of January 2026 Meeting Minutes | Dr. Sanoj Suneja Executive Secretary, NIDCR |
| 9:10 AM | NIDCR Director's Report and Discussion | Dr. Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque Chairperson, NIDCR |
| 10:05 AM | Break | |
| Council and Program Presentations and Discussions (10:15 AM–12:30 PM) | ||
| 10:15 AM | From Waistline to Gumline: Metabolic Dysfunction Reshapes the Oral Microenvironment | Dr. Sukirth M. Ganesan Associate Professor The University of Iowa |
| 10:30 AM | Oral Hygiene: Implications for Prevention of Infective Endocarditis | Dr. Peter B. Lockhart Adjunct Professor, Wake Forest University Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center |
| 10:45 AM | Proposed Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Implementation Strategy and Governance Structure | Dr. Richard (Rick) Woychik Senior Advisor, Office of the NIH Director MAHA Strategy |
| 11:30 AM | Recent Developments in Peer Review | Dr. Raymond Jacobson Acting Deputy Director, Center for Scientific Review Director, Division of Receipt and Referral |
| 12:30 PM | Adjournment of Open Session | |
Please submit any public questions or comments by June 5, 2026, to: NIDCRCouncilMail@nidcr.nih.gov. Questions from the public will not be addressed during the live videocast.
Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact the Telecommunications Relay Services (fcc.gov/trs) at least 5 days in advance.
Last Reviewed
April 2026
April 2026