Award
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research 5R01DE034276-03
TMJ Disc Regeneration
Recipient
University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Award Amount
$337,875.00
Ceiling
$337,875.00
Awarded
July 21, 2026
Identifier
5R01DE034276-03
NIH grant awarded to University of Pittsburgh for research on TMJ disc regeneration using biologic scaffolds, aiming to develop safe and effective treatments to prevent joint damage.
Description
This NIH grant supports research on using biologic scaffolds for TMJ disc regeneration, aiming to develop safe and effective treatments to prevent joint damage. The project investigates the remodeling of porcine SIS scaffolds into a neo-disc in goats, focusing on long-term functional remodeling to provide a groundbreaking TMJ disc treatment.