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Callahan Katrak has been awarded a two-year NIH F30 training grant totaling $83,225 from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research for her project titled "Exploring the Role of C. albicans Oxidative Stress Pathways in S. mutans Reactive Oxygen Species Tolerance."

In July of 2024, Marley was awarded a three-year NIH F31 grant totaling $138,421 from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research for her project entitled “Role of FOXK Subfamily in KSHV Infection.”

Dean Isabel Garcia announced that Valeria Gordan, D.D.S., M.S.-Cl., is appointed associate dean for the UF College of Dentistry Office of Research effective December 22, 2023, having served in the role as interim associate dean since December 2020.

The two will collaborate on $3.7 million NIDCR grant for a multidisciplinary practice-based research network.

Multi-principal investigators Dr. Margarete Ribeiro Dasilva and Dr. Roger B. Fillingim received a five-year $3,322,546 NIH UH3 from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. The MPIs provided the following information about their award. The project, “Photobiomodulation for the Management of Temporomandibular Disorder Pain,” aims to rigorously test the…

Dr. José Lemos, a professor in the Department of Oral Biology, received a five-year $2,257,662 NIH R01 from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Dr. Lemos and his team sheds light on the potential implications for oral health and beyond. The project, “Mechanisms of metal ion homeostasis…

Lemos’ diverse research portfolio, exceptional record of funding & dedication to mentoring future scientists recognized by UF.

Congratulations to Interim Associate Dean for Research Dr. Valeria Gordan on the rare and special achievement of Distinguished Professor.

A huge thank you to everyone who made the UF College of Dentistry’s 2023 Spring Synergy event successful on March 31. The annual research day celebration, held right on the UF Academic Health Center campus at the HPNP Reception Hall and Auditorium this year, honors oral health research, continuing education and spotlights the UFCD chapter of the American Student Dental Association.