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IADR 2024: Championing Research and Collaboration
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Dentistry, with a robust assembly of faculty members and students, presented research from 3D printing to oral healthcare at the 2024 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition held in New Orleans, USA, from 13 to 16 March 2024.
Professor Chris Peck, Dean of NUS Dentistry, with faculty members and
students at the 2024 IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition.
Dr Gopu Sriram (left) was awarded the IADR Periodontal Research Group Award;
Dr Nileshkumar Dubey (right) was presented the Joseph Lister Award for New Investigators (2nd Place).
Both Dr Gopu Sriram and Dr Nileshkumar Dubey received prestigious honours for their innovative research on microfluidic organ-on-chip systems and dental tissue regeneration. Dr Gopu earned the IADR Periodontal Research Group Award – "Innovative Approaches to Prevention and Non-surgical Treatment of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases", which acknowledges individuals for their innovative contributions to periodontal and peri-implant diseases. Dr Dubey was awarded the IADR Joseph Lister Award for New Investigators (2nd Place), which recognises research in oral disease prevention or health promotion.
“This award acknowledges the team's recent breakthroughs in applying microfluidic organ-on-chip technologies to periodontal research, notably creating the first 'gingival crevice-on-chip' and 'gingiva-on-chip' devices in 2023. The devices’ capability to study bacterial invasion in blood vessels within gum tissues offers a unique opportunity to examine the link between the dissemination of bacteria in periodontal disease and systemic disorders such as cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and metabolic diseases. These insights hold promise for enhancing the overall well-being of individuals by promoting oral health and potentially preventing associated diseases,” shared Dr Gopu.
“Winning this award is a tremendous honour and a testament to the dedication and innovation of our team, including students and collaborators. Special mention goes to Ms Pooja Jain, a PhD student in my laboratory who is continuing this work on 3D Printable PEGylated AuNPs Bioink as her thesis, exemplifying our commitment to enhancing regenerative therapy. We are confident that our research will create a solid foundation for effectively managing the critical task of monitoring in regenerative therapies, ultimately paving the way towards achieving successful and seamlessly streamlined tissue regeneration,” said Dr Dubey.
Our researchers, Dr Jacob Chew (above), Dr Sayaka Tada (middle), and Assoc Prof Gao Xiaoli (below)
sharing key findings from their studies with oral health researchers and experts.
Our postgraduate research students with their poster presentations.
Beyond presentations and exchange of knowledge on emerging research fields, the conference provided an invaluable opportunity for the NUS Dentistry team to establish connections with esteemed oral health researchers and experts from around the globe. Through collaborative efforts and the exchange of ideas, NUS Dentistry underscores the significance of ongoing research development and its commitment to addressing evolving population needs.
Our researchers engaging in an active exchange of ideas at the DentAlliance networking session.