NIDCR-Sponsored Events at the 2021 IADR/AADR/CADR General Session

NIDCR Research Training and Career Development Pathways
An overview of NIDCR research training and career development opportunities, including training positions at NIDCR intramural laboratories and extramural grant programs.

Presenters include Lynn King, Belinda Hauser, and Jacqueline Mays

NIDCR Trainee Research Presentations
NIDCR hosts a virtual scientific poster session and oral presentations from NIDCR-supported trainees, fellows, and career development awardees. This event is open to all registered IADR attendees. NIDCR Director Rena D’Souza will facilitate a discussion on research career pathways.

NIH Mentored F and K Grants: Strategies for Success
A focused session on preparation of a mentored NIH fellowship (F) or career development  (K) award application.

Leslie Frieden and Dede Rutberg

Peer Review of NIDCR Applications from Junior Investigators
This session discusses key aspects of the NIH peer review process and provides information on what happens to your application after it is submitted to NIH and undergoes peer review. It also provides tips on maximizing your success for funding as well as tips for new investigators and those applying for training grants.

Yasaman Shirazi and Latarsha Carithers 

NIDCR Consultation Booth
Meeting attendees can find information on NIDCR research and training programs and sign up for one-on-one consultations with NIDCR program officers.

POSTER SESSIONS
Influence of Systemic-Oral Health Connections on Oral & Overall Health
Steven London & Bruce Dye, Dental Public Health training program, “Missed Opportunities in HPV-associated Cancer Screenings by Oral Health Professionals,” Poster #0150

Dental Fear, Anxiety & Phobias: Impact on Dental Treatment & Oral Health
Session Chair: Bruce Dye, Dental Public Health training program
Bruce Dye, Dental Public Health training program, "Opioids for acute and chronic pain when receiving psychiatric medications," Poster #0134

SATELLITE SYMPOSIUM
IADR/AADR/CADR/NIDCR Mentoring and Networking Session
A networking opportunity for students and postdoctoral fellows to discuss research careers with experienced investigators. Advanced registration through IADR required.

Hosts include Lynn King and NIDCR Director Rena D’Souza

SYMPOSIUM
Career Opportunities in Clinical and Translational Dental Research
Organizer and Co-Chair, Joshua Emrick, Dental Clinical Research Fellow
A showcase of potential career paths for trainees, ongoing cutting-edge clinical and transitional dental research, and an exciting training opportunity for postgraduates: the Dental Clinical Research Fellowship at NIDCR. The event will feature an interactive discussion and audience Q&A with former NIDCR clinical research fellows who are transitioning or have transitioned into science careers in academia or government.

ORAL SESSION
Craniofacial Morphology and Orthodontics
Priyam Jani, Clinical Research Fellow, “Dentinogenesis Imperfecta and Malocclusion in Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Association with Bisphosphonates”

POSTER SESSIONS
Post Doctoral Category: AADR Hatton Competition
Joshua Emrick, Dental Clinical Research Fellow, “Determining the Function of Tooth-innervating Trigeminal Sensory Neurons,” Poster #0470

SYMPOSIUM
Integrative single-cell omics: new opportunities for oral & craniofacial research
Drake Williams, Clinical Research Fellow, “Human Cell Atlas of the Oral Mucosal Barrier in Health and Inflammatory Disease”

Co-Organizer/Co-Chair: Blake M. Warner

NIDCR Consultation Booth
Meeting attendees can find information on NIDCR research and training programs and sign up for one-on-one consultations with NIDCR program officers.

SYMPOSIUM
The Oral Axis of COVID-19 Infection and Transmission
Blake M. Warner, “The Oral Axis of COVID-19 Infection and Transmission”

Organizer/Chair: Blake M. Warner

SYMPOSIUM
Navigating and Negotiating Your Future Career: Careers at NIH
Jacqueline Mays

NIDCR Consultation Booth
Meeting attendees can find information on NIDCR research and training programs and sign up for one-on-one consultations with NIDCR program officers.

SYMPOSIUM
Behavioral & Social Oral Health Sciences: Building Consensus, Advancing Research
Elise Rice, “Dissemination and Implementation Science for Oral and Craniofacial Health"

SYMPOSIUM
Stem Cell Approaches for Understanding Dental-Oral-Craniofacial (DOC) Biology
Achim Werner, “Ubiquitin-Dependent Cell-Fate Decision During Neural Crest Development”
Laura Kerosuo, “Understanding Neural Crest Stemness”
Belinda Hauser, “ScRNAseq Analysis of Salivary Gland Development: Characterizing Intercalated Duct (ID) Cells”
Fahad Kidwai, Clinical Research Fellow, “Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Lineage Specific Osteoprogenitors: an in Vitro Model to Study the Pathological Process of Rare Craniofacial Diseases”
Organizer: Pamela Robey

NIDCR Consultation Booth
Meeting attendees can find information on NIDCR research and training programs and sign up for one-on-one consultations with NIDCR program officers.

ASSOCIATION/AFFILIATE MEETING
NIDCR New Directions: Meet the New NIDCR Director
Interact virtually with NIDCR Director Rena D'Souza, past president of IADR/AADR, with opportunities for questions and answers. Open to all registered attendees.

SYMPOSIUM
COVID-19 Impacts on Children’s Caries Prevention Trials to Reduce Disparities
Chair: Dena Fischer

SYMPOSIUM
New Insights into Salivary Gland Biology and Regeneration
Alejandro Chibly, “Regulation of Salivary Gland Development and Function by Myoepithelial Neurotrophins”