Research Profiles

 

A Centre of Research Excellence

One of the top research-producing dental schools in Canada, the Faculty of Dentistry makes a significant contribution to understanding health and disease, and ultimately to practices worldwide. Dental research at the University of Manitoba benefits the public and revitalizes both students and faculty by providing direct participation in the profession’s advancement. This thriving research environment is due to the contribution of basic scientists, the research conducted within the specialty graduate programs, and other faculty members’ clinical and non-clinical investigations.

Departmental Research Profiles

Research Awards

Congratulations to the following research scientists on their latest awards:

Duan K:
Congratulations on obtaining a 5 year NSERC operating grant in the recent round of competition. It is great news for your research program, the department and the faculty.  2011

Bhullar R:
Grant funding from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This was a very difficult year for the foundation as their success numbers were down as was total funding. As such, this award is that much more special for Dr. Bhullar.  2010

Chelikani P:
Five years funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) for
Molecular mechanisms of signal transduction by bitter taste receptors.  2010

Elgazzar R:
Funding from the Advanced Craniomaxillofacial Surgery Forum/ Stryker society has been awarded for Dr. Reda Elgazzar's research proposal: Study of the mechanical properties of ultrasoundassisted tissue engineered mandibular condyles using M. stem cells.  2010

Schroth R:
Dr. Robert (Bob) Schroth and his international group have acquired funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Health Research Council of New Zealand, and the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia. Project is entitled International Collaborative Indigenous Health Research Partnership (ICIHRP). 2010

Also as of July 1st, Dr. Schroth will hold a 3 year term as Clinical Research Professorship in Population Medicine with the Manitoba Medical Service Foundation and the Manitoba Health Research Council (MMSF/MHRC).  2010


Professional Activities:

McFarlane RB:
Following the successful "McFarlane Dental Mission" to the Orphanage of Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic this year, plans are in place for the sequel: March 19-26 2011, the Orphanage of Cabaret, Port Au Prince, Haiti. A large dental and medical team is being assembled to help the incredibly impoverished people of Haiti. 2010

Dentists, hygienists, assistants, translators (Spanish and French) and families are welcome! More information: drbruce@drmcfarlane.com


Odiatu U:
(co-author) Good for the body, good for the brain; article for Dental Practice Management Magazine, April 2010.