Development of Opportunities for Research [DOOR] Future Academic Interdisciplinary Workforce & Collaborators for the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network [PBRN]
The UF College of Dentistry and East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine are collaborating on a grant to integrate research into dental education. The project, Development of Opportunities for Research (DOOR), establishes a practice-based research network between the two schools. The goal is to prepare current and future dentists for involvement in clinical research, creating a more research-informed workforce. This partnership serves as a collaborative model that can be replicated in other dental schools.
Meet the Team
Uf college of dentistry
UF College of Dentistry
Investigators
Drs. Dan McNeil, co-PI; Emily J Bartley, Li Chen; Bill Duncan, Roger Fillingim, Cyndi Garvan, Valeria Gordan, Zoidis Panagiotis, Patricia Pereira, Roberta Pileggi, Joseph Riley, Karin Schey, Ron Shorr and Yulia Strekalova.
Study Coordinators
Kendra Pacho, MS, CCRP
East Carolina school of Dental Medicine
ECU School of Dental Medicine
Investigators
Drs. David Paquette, co-PI; Saulo Geraldeli, Mark Moss, Ramiro Murata, Vanessa Pardi and Wanda Wright.
Study Coordinator
Elizabeth Gates, MPH, REHS
Dates to remember
Florida and East Carolina
DOOR Presentation Meeting Dates
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Oct 27
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Cohort 2 and 3_Motivational Speech
UF DN-D3-21; ECU SoDM Ross 4100
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Nov 10
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Cohort 3_Introduction to Dental Research and Research Design Basics
UF DN-D3-21; ECU SoDM Ross 4100
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Nov 17
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Cohort 1-3_Teams Meeting
UF TBA; ECU SoDM Ross 4100
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Dec 01
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Cohort 2 and 3_Integrating Research into Dental Schools: Dental Faculty and Students Working Together
UF DN-D3-21; ECU SoDM Ross 4100
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Summer 2026
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Curriculum
DOOR Curriculum
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2026 Summer Term Content
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DOOR Project highlights
2026
Spring Synergy
DOOR at Spring Synergy: students, faculty, and team members shared research posters, engaged with the UFCD community, and connected with future participants at our recruitment table.
2026
UF-ECU Collaborative Oral Research and Science (CORAS) Initiative
DOOR students, faculty, and team members participated in the UF–ECU Collaborative Oral Research and Science (CORAS) Initiative by sharing research posters, highlighting project-related work, and strengthening cross-institutional collaboration.
Clinical Trials
COPES PROJECT
Chronic Overlapping Pain Experiences Study (COPES)
COPES focuses on chronic pain, one of the leading causes of disability, affecting over 100 million people in the U.S. that significantly contributes to the global health burden.
APPROACH PROJECT
Advancing Prediabetes/Periodontal Research in Oral Academic Clinical Healthcare Study (APPROACH)
APPROACH focuses on periodontitis, a common oral infection and inflammatory condition, that is a leading cause of tooth loss in patients.
