Training program for dental specialists in oral and craniofacial research
Official title: Buffalo Oral-Research and Specialty Training Program (BORST)
Funded at State University of New York at Buffalo · NIH-10816567 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The Buffalo Oral-Research and Specialty Training Program is designed for dental professionals who want to become experts in oral health and craniofacial biology while also getting hands-on training and conducting important research to improve dental care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | State University of New York at Buffalo NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Amherst, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $282,170 |
| NIH project number | 5K12DE027827-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-10816567 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are dental specialists and scholars pursuing advanced training in oral and craniofacial health.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not dental specialists or who do not require advanced dental care may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Buffalo Oral-Research and Specialty Training Program (BORST) aims to develop dental specialist-scientist scholars through a comprehensive training program at the University at Buffalo. This program offers mentored, interdisciplinary research opportunities focusing on oral health, craniofacial biology, and bioengineering. Participants will engage in clinical specialty training while pursuing PhD research in areas critical to dental and craniofacial health. The program emphasizes mentoring, academic career development, and collaboration across various disciplines.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the quality of dental care and treatment options available to patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar interdisciplinary training programs have shown success in advancing dental research and improving patient outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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State University of New York at Buffalo
Amherst, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kirkwood, Keith L — State University of New York at Buffalo
- Study coordinator: Kirkwood, Keith L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.