Dr. Christine Wu named president-elect of the newly established Oral Malodor Network of the @IADR, an international and interdisciplinary platform dedicated to advancing science, education and clinical management of oral malodor and related oral-systemic health conditions.
In March, Dr. Kassapa Ellepola, visiting research assistant professor in the Russell Pesavento Lab, received the @IADR Clinical and Translational Science Network Outstanding Award for best poster presentation at the IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session and Exhibition.
Dr. Mateusz Wietecha and team, were awarded the 2026 Team Science Award through The University of Illinois Cancer Center’s Pilot Project Program. Their project, “Building an Immune Infiltration Pipeline via Tumor-Associated High Endothelial Venules,” has been awarded $150,000.
Dr. Araceli Valverde-Estepa has received a $320,660 R03 grant from The @NIH for her work "Elucidating The Immunoregulatory Role of Dendritic Cell Subsets in Periodontal Disease." The research team includes Co-Investigators Dr. Salvador Nares, Dr. Afsar Naqvi and Dr. Raza Naqvi.
PI, Dr. Sriram Ravindran, professor of oral biology, and MPI, Dr. Francis Alonzo (not pictured), associate professor in the UIC College of Medicine Department of Microbiology and Immunology, have been awarded a 2-year R21 award from the NIAID for $440,908.
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Dr. Ana Bedran-Russo, associate dean for research, was recently announced as the 2025/2026 recipient of the prestigious Alan J. Davis Achievement Award from the Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application (SCADA).
Congratulations, Dr. Bedran-Russo!
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On April 15, 2026, CDS staff was at @thisisUIC @UICCOD with stickers, pens, snack boxes, and BIG HOORAYS for D2s and AS2s coming out of their Treatment Planning Exams. Congrats! 🎉 #chicago #dentalstudent #dentists #universitylife
Three UIC periodontic residents were recently named finalists at the Midwest Society of Periodontology Research Forum. Dr. Amanda Rodriguez was selected as the winner while Dr. Vivian Ha and Dr. Jessica Castillo were recognized as finalists.
Congratulations!
Dr. Atsawasuwan and his collaborating research team at The Grainger College of Engineering
at UIUC (@uofigrainger), were featured in @TheDailyIllini for their Smart Retainers research.
Read the story. bit.ly/4siPC71
MOST Program students recently represented the college at the Gordon Research Conference on Bones and Teeth in Galveston, TX earning top honors for their research. Jonathan Banks received the Best Oral Presentation Award and Khushroop Kaur earned Best Poster Award. #UICCODPROUD
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The @thisisUIC College of Dentistry (@UICCOD) hosted its annual Give Kids A Smile day by welcoming nearly 100 children from St. Malachy School. 🌆
Children received free comprehensive oral exams, teeth cleaning and sealants, oral health education, and dietary recommendations. 🦷
.@UICCOD welcomed nearly 100 children for its annual Give Kids A Smile day, where they received free comprehensive oral exams, teeth cleaning and sealants, oral health education and dietary recommendations. Read more: today.uic.edu/uic-college-of…
Dr. Therese Galang, director of predoctoral orthodontics, recently received the AADSM research award which includes a grant to fund research. Her project addresses the critical challenge of using AI to interpret sleep data and improve treatment strategies.
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On Nov. 11, Dr. Niloufar Abedi, third year PhD candidate in oral biology and research assistant in Dr. Sriram Ravindran's lab, received the TERMIS-AM Scientific Young Investigators and Students Scientific Excellence Award.
Well done, Dr. Abedi! #UICResearchMatters
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.@thisisUIC amassed just over $490 million in research funding in FY 2025. That's a 27% increase since FY 2019.👏
@uiccom received the most — $206 million — out of all UIC colleges, and federal sources accounted for 76% of UIC’s research funding.🧪
▶️today.uic.edu/uic-pulls-490m…
Dr. Anne George, UIC Distinguished Professor, (left) and Dr. Roberta Okamoto, UNESP Araçatuba, Faculdade de Odontologia, were recently announced as recipients of one of the 13 projects selected for the Brasillinois Research Grant Program.
Congratulations to the team!
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You're invited to attend our Library Tour & Expo on Aug. 26, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.! New and returning students are welcome to drop in and learn about library services by visiting different stations throughout the library. Pawfficer HAM will be there! Raffle, snacks and giveaways! #UIC

ALT Blue background with image of a red UIC branded travel mug, stars, a passport stamp that says UIC Library of the Health Sciences, August 25, 2025 with a book stack. Other text says Library Tour & Expo, Drop in between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., UIC Library of the Health Sciences-Chicago, 1750 W. Polk St. Learn about the library's services, pet Pawfficer HAM, enjoy snacks and enter a raffle to win prizes!
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Interested in learning about non-coding RNA research?
Join the @UICCOD Non-coding RNA Symposium Oct. 2-3. 🗓️
Register and get more info ▶️ go.uic.edu/6thAnnualNon-codi…
Dr. Sriram Ravindran, professor of oral biology, and his team were announced as recipients of the Ignite Team Science Award.
Their study will focus on engineering artificial vesicles that mimic those found in saliva to deliver CRISPR components designed to eliminate MRSA.
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The @UICCOD held its annual commencement ceremony on May 8 at the UIC Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum, marking a significant milestone for the Class of 2025. A total of 160 degrees were conferred. Read more: cds.org/uic-college-of-denti…































