Articles from February 2025

2025 AADOCR Research Day Photo Gallery
Monday, February 17, 2025
The College of Dentistry hosted the 72nd Annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Assocation for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research on Tuesday, February 11. The day featured faculty presentations and student oral and poster presentations around the Dental Science Building.

Bobera Wins Max Smith Oral Presentation Post-Doctoral Competition
Friday, February 14, 2025
Dr. Bobera presented "Altered Immune-Metabolomic Axis in Overweight and Obesity" at the AADOCR Research Day on Tuesday, February 11th. He was awarded first prize in the Max Smith Oral Presentation Post-Doctoral Competition.

College of Dentistry highlights, celebrates student researchers during AADOCR Research Day
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Following a day of speakers, posters, and presentations inside the Dental Science Building for the 72nd annual meeting of the Iowa Section of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, students were recognized during the awards banquet at the Courtyard Marriott in University Heights.

College of Dentistry receives 2 national student research awards
Monday, February 10, 2025
The UI College of Dentistry was named the winner of two significant awards from the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (AADOCR) National Student Research Group (NSRG). The honors highlight the college's commitment to student research and discovery.

How Worms Provide Insight into Immune Responses of Immunocompromised Patients
Friday, February 7, 2025
Dr. Ransome van der Hoeven is working to improve options for immunocompromised patients. In his research, he has made advances in our understanding of innate immune responses by studying the worm, C. elegans.

Fluoride Skepticism in Focus: Alex Harper’s Research on Attitudes about Fluoride Use
Friday, February 7, 2025
As debates surrounding fluoride gain attention across the U.S., a dental student from the University of Iowa is tackling the issue head-on. Alex Harper, a fourth-year dental student, is investigating attitudes about fluoride and tap water. As misinformation erodes trust in science, Harper’s research provides timely insights into public perceptions and oral health behaviors.

Optimizing Your Research: Collaborating with the Division of Biostatistics and Computational Biology
Friday, February 7, 2025
The Division of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry is a valuable resource for researchers seeking to enhance the quality and efficiency of their studies so that they are well-designed, data-driven, and powerful.