At the 2024 International Association of Dental Research (IADR) conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, the University of Washington made a significant impact with a series of abstract presentations from DeRouen Center-affiliated researchers. Arthur Kemoli, Bita Fathipour, Sirima Sritangsirukul, Yan Wang, and Kemporn Kitsahawong highlighted their work in various facets of dental science and oral health.

The Faculty of Dentistry at Khon Kaen University (KKU) hosted a 5-day international workshop from February 19-23, 2024, aimed at enhancing research quality in oral health across Southeast Asia. This Level 1 training featured courses in Research Methods & Evidence-based Dentistry, Behavioral Research in Dentistry, Ethical Issues in Research, Biostatistics, and Study Design.

Pooja Rajanbabu, who interned for three years at the University of Washington’s Timothy A. DeRouen Center for Global Oral Health, has achieved a significant milestone in her academic journey by being accepted into the prestigious School of Public Health graduate program at UW.