Michigan Center for Oral Health Research (MCOHR)
Announcements
11.18.2009
Current Research Studies
MCOHR is now actively recruiting patients for 2 studies! Please see Clinical studies for more information.
9.30.2009
MCOHR and MICHR Form Program Alliance!
The School of Dentistry’s Michigan Center for Oral Health Research (MCOHR) has entered into a collaborative agreement to become a program of the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR). Effective September 25, 2009, MCOHR will continue to manage and hold full authority over its operations, staffing, and development processes, while leveraging MICHR’s financial management, administrative resources, and clinical research support. Additionally, MCOHR trainees, scholars, and students will have access to the MICHR curriculum and the variety of other resources available for educational enrichment.
MICHR seeks to enable and enhance the positive impact of clinical and translational research at the University of Michigan, and to make U-M a world leader in translating scientific discoveries into real health gains.
03.03.2009
Research to Categorize Severe Headache Pain
A University of Michigan press release regarding the investigation of factors triggering Migraines features Dr. Alex DaSilva of MCOHR. Dr. DaSilva was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives to try to determine what cellular and/or molecular changes in the brain may be responsible.
03.2009
Treating Periodontal Disease Decreases Medical Costs for Patients with Diabetes
The American Dental Association (ADA) announces ADA council on Scientific Affairs member Dr. George Taylor’s research study discovering the link between periodontal disease treatment and decreased medical costs for insured patients with diabetes.
02.11.2008
Pilot Study Financial Assistance
MCOHR is now offering financial assistance with your pilot study! Awards will be between $10,000 and $20,000 to aid your current award. Please see stay tuned for more information.
12.11.2008
MCOHR plans community outreach day
MCOHR will be hosting a free screening day for underpriviliged citizens in 2009. The screening will be complimentary and will include xrays, an oral exam, and a treatment planning session. These patients will then be referred to a corresponding clinic in the School of Dentistry for discounted care, if they desire to address their dental needs. At this time the date is TBD, but will most likely be a Saturday in December, 2009. Updates will be posted when the final date is selected.
| MCOHR |  |
| General Phone: 734-998-1468 | |
| Patient Phone: 734-998-6721 | |
| Fax: 734-998-7228 | |
| 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr. | |
| Lobby M, Box 422 | |
| Ann Arbor, MI 48106 | |
| mcohrclinicalresearch@umich.edu |
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