NHLBI and NIDCR Joint 75th Anniversary Symposium: The Science that Unites Us
May 16, 2024
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Virtual (See videocast link below.)
Event Description
NIDCR and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invited attendees to a joint 75th anniversary symposium: Celebrating the Science That Unites Us.
In its 75 years of driving cutting-edge science, NIDCR has propelled research on topics such as the oral microbiome, pain, health disparities, oral cancer, tissue regeneration, craniofacial development and genetics, as well as the biology of saliva and the salivary gland.
NHLBI’s 75th anniversary celebrated numerous achievements and collaborations in heart, blood, lung, and sleep research, saving and improving millions of lives, and honoring the scientific pioneers who tirelessly worked to enhance public health and save lives.
Celebrating the Science That Unites Us showcased NIDCR’s and NHLBI's collective past successes. Attendees learned about the institutes' histories, notable accomplishments in heart, lung, blood, sleep, and oral health, and the scientific connections uniting the two institutions.
Agenda
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30 p.m. – 12:35 p.m. | Welcome and Introduction | 
Lawrence A. Tabak, D.D.S., Ph.D. |
| 12:35 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | The Importance of Whole Person Health | 
Leith J. States, M.D., M.P.H. |
| 12:45 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. | Reducing Health Inequities and Transforming the Healthcare Workforce | 
Louis W. Sullivan, M.D. |
| 12:55 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. | 75 Years of Advancing Discovery for Public Health Impact | 
Gary H. Gibbons, M.D. |
| 1:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | NIDCR History of Beginnings | 
Rena D'Souza, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D. |
| 1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. | NIDCR Impact, Vision, and the Science that Unites Us with NHLBI | 
Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque, D.D.S., Ph.D. |
| 1:55 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. | Enteric Viruses: The Oral-Systemic Connection | 
Nihal Altan-Bonnet, Ph.D. |
| 2:05 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | HPV Driven Oropharyngeal Cancer: NIDCR Lessons from the 40-Year MACS WIHS Combined Cohort Study | 
Gypsyamber D’Souza, Ph.D., M.S., M.P.H. |
| 2:15 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | The Microbiome: NHLBI Lessons from the 40-Year MACS WIHS Combined Cohort Study | 
Apoena De Aguiar Ribeiro, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.S. |
| 2:25 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | The Interplay Between Oral Health and Cardiovascular Health | 
James D. Beck, Ph.D. |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Questions and Conclusion | Dr. Jennifer Webster-Cyriaque |
Other Information
- For a full listing of anniversary-related events and activities, visit our 75th anniversary webpage.
- For logistical questions, contact nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request a sign language interpreter and/or reasonable accommodation to participate in this event should contact Rashawn Jones at NHLBIWorkshopSupport@nih.gov. Requests need to be made 5 days in advance of the symposium.
Last Reviewed
August 2024
August 2024