The Advancing Multifunctional Dental Biomaterials (AMDB) Research Excellence Cluster Secures Second Cycle of Funding from Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) Program

September 16, 2024

Advancing Multifunctional Dental Biomaterials (AMDB) Research Excellence Cluster is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a second cycle of funding from the Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) program. This funding, which has been jointly created by the Vice-President Research & Innovation and the Provost & Vice-President Academic, is designed to foster the development and growth of interdisciplinary research excellence clusters at UBC.

This new cycle of funding will allow AMDB to build upon its previous successes and continue pushing the boundaries of the Cluster's ongoing research efforts, enabling further advancements in biomaterials that aim to enhance dental health and patient outcomes, while addressing oral health inequity and accessibility.

The AMDB Research Excellence Cluster looks forward to continuing its pioneering research and contributing to the advancement of dental biomaterials through interdisciplinary research and innovation, thanks to the generous support from the GCRC program. To learn more about GCRC program, click here.


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