Monthly Archives: April 2012

OSTP Releases National Bioeconomy Blueprint

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) has released a National Bioeconomy Blueprint, which states the administration’s intent to strengthen life sciences research as a method for growing the economy. In the fall of 2011, OSTP released a Request … Continue reading

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AADR Members Take to the Hill

On April 19th, AADR members representing 27 institutions in 17 states and the District of Columbia took to Capitol Hill to hold 70 individual meetings with Congressional offices. The meetings were a part of the 2012 AADR Advocacy Day on … Continue reading

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NIDCR Council Agenda Released

The National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council will meet on Monday May 21st on the NIH campus (Building 31C, 6th Floor Conference Room) beginning at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be videocast. Additionally, members of the research community are encouraged … Continue reading

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Matthew Oishi of U. Penn. School of Dental Medicine Selected Gert Quigley Fellow

Announcement AADR has selected Matthew Oishi, first-year student from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, as the 2012-13 Gert Quigley Public Policy Fellow. According to AADR Director of Government Affairs, Jonathan Nurse, “Matthew has a strong interest and academic … Continue reading

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Key Policymakers to Speak at AADR Advocacy Day

AADR Advocacy Day on the Hill will take place on April 19th (Cannon House Office Building Room 122). The event is certain to be an important one for the dental and craniofacial research community. Participants will hear from a distinguished group … Continue reading

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