Understanding craniofacial health and its impact on overall well-being
Official title: NIDCD Temporal Bone Resource
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-11238291 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving dental and facial health by gathering important information that researchers can use to better understand and treat related conditions, and it's designed to help both researchers and the community work together more effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | January 1, 2025 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $474,500 |
| NIH project number | 3U24DE034163-01S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11238291 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with craniofacial malformations, genetic conditions affecting facial structure, or communication disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without craniofacial conditions or those not affected by related disorders may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the importance of dental, oral, and craniofacial (DOC) health in relation to overall human well-being. It aims to create comprehensive datasets that document craniofacial development and associated disorders, which can be utilized by researchers in the field. The project will enhance community outreach and training for researchers, ensuring they can effectively use the FaceBase resource to advance their work. By fostering collaboration and data sharing, this initiative seeks to improve understanding and treatment of conditions related to craniofacial health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatments and interventions for individuals with craniofacial malformations and related disorders.
How similar studies have gone: Previous initiatives like the FaceBase Consortium have successfully advanced research in craniofacial health, indicating a strong foundation for this ongoing work.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kesselman, Carl — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Kesselman, Carl
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.