October 3-4, 2024
2024 marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Oral Health Sciences PhD Program at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Designed to strengthen basic, translational, clinical research training the program continues to provide state-of-the-art PhD training which builds on the school’s strong reputation as an international leader in dental, oral and craniofacial research..
Since 1994, the PhD program has graduated 52 students who have progressed to careers in research, academic dentistry and leaders in craniofacial biology and oral health sciences throughout the world.
Please join us on October 3 and 4, 2024, as we mark this milestone in the school’s history of training research scientists.
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Location
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Opening Mixer/Social Event
Sindecuse Museum
Friday, October 4, 2024
Location
8:45 - 10:00 AM
Opening and Keynote
Kellogg Auditorium
Dr. Yuji Mishina, OHS Program Director (Opening Remarks)
Dr. Mike Solomon, Dean Rackham Graduate School (Opening Remarks)
Dr. Darnell Kaigler, alumni and current faculty (Keynote Address)
Kellogg Auditorium
10:00 - 10:20 AM
Dr. Paul Krebsbach - Past/Present/Future of Training Programs in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences
Kellog Auditorium
10:30 - 11:15 AM
Tour of the building to showcase Blue Renew Improvements and new research spaces.
In coordination with Development/Office of Research
11:30 - 1:30 PM
Lunch and short talks from Program alumni
(Introduction and moderation by Dr. Will Giannobile)
Opportunity for attendees to share a snapshot of their post-program careers
TBD
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Presentation of Day in the life footage/Moderated panel with current students and alumni.
Screening of ‘Day in the Life’ video of current students and their mentors Followed by a moderated panel of current mentors and students to discuss their experiences of the program.
Kellogg Auditorium
3:45 - 4:00 PM
Remarks from Dr. Kaartinen
Kellogg Auditorium
4:00 - 4:15 (ish)
PM Closing Remarks from the Dean
Kellogg Auditorium
6:30 - 9:00 PM
Closing Reception/Networking Session
