Summer Predental Enrichment Program

This program provides an opportunity for disadvantaged college students to attend the Summer Predental Enrichment Program (Health Careers Opportunity Program). This program is conducted in conjunction with the Dallas based Emmitt J. Conrad Leadership Scholarship Program is an internship program with emphasis on honing leadership skills of pre-professional, highly motivated students.

Cp27 Gene Function/Craniofacial Development

The development of the human body including teeth, jaws and head is regulated by complex interactions between a multitude of genes. Genes are located on the human chromosomes and are responsible for the arrangement and shape of the entire organism as well as on individual teeth. Baylor College of Dentistry believes that they have discovered a major craniofacial regulatory gene and has been awarded funds to further the research.

Strategically Planning a Competency Based Curriculum

The goal of this project is to facilitate the development of a competency-based education program for Baylor College of Dentistry. The College has made significant strides over the past four years to create a support structure for curriculum revision that ensures faculty ownership and incorporates administrative support. This grant helps to support this project.

Efforts of Growth Factors on Fracture Healing In Organ Culture

This grant supports research designed to investigate the initial response of bones to injury or fracture without the effects of systemic factors, such as blood supply.