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Dr. Yan Wang, a DeRouen Center partner, takes part in UCSF Visiting Professor Program

Dr. Yan Wang at University of California San Francisco

Dr. Yan Wang from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has been selected as a Visiting Professor Program class of 2024, at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Read more about Dr. Yan Wang »


Our Second Cohort of Students Made Their Impact in Kenya

Priyanka Prajapati (2nd from left), Dr. Immaculate Opondo (4th from left), and Delbert Oxborrow (5th from left) at a clinic in Kenya

University of Washington students had the opportunity to travel to Kenya for the second consecutive year through the Global Oral Health: Theory to Action course. Read more about UW Students in Kenya »


Drs. Zhang and Seminario Attended UIP Program in China

Dr. Zhang (center) with colleagues at UIP conference in Chengdu, China

In July, Dr. Ana Lucia Seminario (UW Department of Pediatric Dentistry) and Dr. Hai Zhang (UW Department of Restorative Dentistry) were invited to participate in the Campus Asia Plus Symposium & University Immersion Program (UIP). Read more about UIP Program »


Peruvian Oral Health Indicator Database launches at UPCH

This new tool from UPCH is designed to enhance the management and monitoring of the oral health of the Peruvian population.

On April 10, 2024, the Peruvian Oral Health Indicator Database was officially launched, introducing an innovative tool designed to enhance the management and monitoring of the oral health of the Peruvian population. Read more about Peruvian oral indicator »


University of Washington and Universidad Continental Strengthen Current Partnership

Dr. Walter Curioso (left) from Universidad Continental and Dr. Andre Ritter (right) from University of Washington, met in may in Seattle to discuss furthering the UW and UC pernership.

In May 2024, Dr. Walter Curioso from Universidad Continental visited Dr. André Ritter, Dean of the University of Washington School of Dentistry, to discuss collaborations between their institutions. Read more about Dr. Curioso »


D43 training awardees are leading SE Asian oral health research

Dr. Sirima Sritangsirikul, Dr. Maritess Oliveros Villarico, Dr. Araya Pisek

Recent work by colleagues of the Timothy A. DeRouen Center for Global Oral Health at Khon Kaen University (KKU) have expanded oral health research, with notable publications by Dr. Araya Pisek, Dr. Maritess Oliveros Villarico, and Dr. Sirima Sritangsirikul. Read more about Publications »


DeRouen Center Team Member Accepted to UW School of Public Health Graduate Program

Pooja Rajanbabu has been accepted to the University of Washington School of Public Health.

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. Read more about Pooja Rajanbabu »


NIH D43 Award Workshop in Khon Kaen, Thailand

The National Institutes of Health D43 grant workshop took place in February 2024 in Khon Kaen Thailand.

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. Read more about NIH D43 »


DeRouen Center Affiliated Abstracts at 2024 IADR

2024 DeRouen Center colleagues’ abstracts presented in New Orleans, LA in March (Top Left: Arthur Kemoli, Top Right: Sirima Sritangsirikul, Center: Bita Fathipour, Bottom Left: Francisco Ramos-Gomez and Yan Wang, Bottom Right: Kemporn Kitsahawong)

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. Read more about IADR 2024 »


Thai Delegation Visits UW

UW School of Dentistry and Thai representatives

The visit of a delegation from Thailand to the University of Washington in November 2023 marked a significant step in fostering international collaboration in the fields of education, research, and innovation. Read more about Thai Delegation »


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