Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology Research Award
Forecasted
Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology Research Award recognizes researchers for sustained work on dental drugs, advancing understanding of their mechanisms, efficacy, and safety in treating disease and symptoms.
Funder: American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $3,500 monetary prize and a commemorative plaque
Summary: Recognizes sustained, outstanding peer-reviewed research on the mechanisms, efficacy, and safety of drugs used in dentistry.
Key Information: Only IADR members may be nominated; self-nominations are accepted.
Description
The Pharmacology/Therapeutics/Toxicology Research Award is part of the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) Distinguished Scientist Awards. Established by the IADR PTT Group, it honors outstanding and sustained peer-reviewed research that advances understanding of drugs used to treat dental disease and associated symptoms, including pain and peri-operative apprehension.
The award encompasses both basic and clinical pharmacology studies. Relevant work includes research on analgesics, anesthetics, sedatives, fluorides, and other drug classes used by dentists, with contributions to knowledge of their mechanisms, efficacy, or safety. The IADR Science Awards Committee selects recipients, who are recognized at the Opening Ceremonies of the IADR General Session & Exhibition.
