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Learn about innovations at the intersection of dental, oral, craniofacial space and regenerative medicine
Network with others developing technologies and/or investing in this field
Explore strategies for generating clinical evidence that successfully translates into patient benefit
Schedule | April 22, 2025 (Tu) | Networking Exchange
Amphitheater (Ground floor)
7:00 AM
Networking Breakfast + Entrepreneur Expo
8:00 AM
Keynote Presentation: Accelerating Technology Innovation and Translation Across the Academic-Industrial Interface
Donald E. Ingber, MD, PhD (Founding Director of the Wyss Institute, Harvard University)
8:30 AM
Introduction to the Translational Resource Center
David Kohn, PhD (Translational Resource Center/ University of Michigan)
9:00 AM
Clinical Evidence as Critical Next Step in Advancing Innovations to Clinical Adoption
William Giannobile DDS, DMSc (Translational Resource Center/ Harvard University)
9:30 AM
Networking Break + Entrepreneur Expo
10:00 AM
Panel 1: Best Practices for Generating Clinical Evidence that Drives Adoption
Recognizing that the clinical evidence required for regulatory approvals is necessary but not always sufficient to drive clinical adoption, experts examine what is needed, and feature insights and case studies from their innovative approaches to generating clinical evidence and advancing innovations in the dental oral cranial (DOC) and regenerative medicine (RM) fields.
Moderator
Jeanne Ambruster, BS (Translational Resource Center/ CEO, The Avenues Company)
Panelists
Michael Newman, DDS (Industry Consultant, Senior Associate Editor, J American Dental Association)
Irina Dragan, DDS, DMD, MS, eMBA (Periodontist, Educator, Researcher, The Perio Studio)
Peggy Hansen (GM Contract Development & Manufacturing, SVP Quality, Regulatory & Clinical Affairs, Regenity Biosciences)
Carrie Hartill, MBBS (Principal, Regulatory Strategies LLC)
11:00 AM
Panel 2: Entrepreneurs on Challenges & Pathways to Getting Clinical Studies Funded
Entrepreneurs in the DOC and RM fields share their journeys navigating the funding landscape to advance clinical studies that support regulatory approvals, drive adoption, and enable launch of successful business ventures.
Moderator
Paul Kostenuik, PhD (Translational Resource Center/ Founder & Owner, Phylon Pharma Services)
Panelists
Dominik Lysek, PhD (CSO, Revere Partners/ CEO, PharmaTrail)
Bill Leimkuehler, MBA (Co-Founder & COO, Biolectrics)
Iris Wedeking (CEO & Founder, iDentical Inc)
Alfred Griffin, III, DMD, PhD, MMSc (CEO & Co-Founder, LightForce Orthodontics)
Samuel Lynch, DMSc, DMD (Founder, CEO & Chairman, Lynch Regenerative Medicine)
Connie Chang, MBA (Translational Resource Center/ COO, ONL Therapeutics)
12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
12:45 PM
Entrepreneur Expo
1:30 PM
Panel 3: Investors/ Strategics on Creative Strategies for Funding Clinical Studies to Drive Adoption
Industry experts and investors unpack real-world challenges and successes and discuss considerations that inform investment decisions.
Moderator
J. Les Burrows, BBA Marketing (General Manager, Geistlich North America)
Panelists
Eugene Dorff, BA (CEO & President, Solmetex)
William Weber, BS, PhD, MBA (Director, Business Development, Geistlich Pharma)
Bart Doedens, MD, MBA (Managing Director, DeltaGVentures)
Jeremy Krell, DMD, MBA (Managing Partner, Revere Partners)
Bindusaran Apa, BEng (Executive Director, CareCapital Advisors)
2:30 PM
Networking Break/ Entrepreneur Expo
3:00 PM
Panel 4: Collaborative Mechanisms to Improve Funding of Clinical Studies
Building on insights from previous panels, a multidisciplinary group of experts converges to explore innovative, collaborative opportunities for funding clinical studies that will drive adoption of innovations in the DOC and/or RM fields.
Moderator
David Kohn, PhD (Translational Resource Center/ Professor, University of Michigan)
Panelists
Maria Ryan, DDS, PhD (EVP & Chief Clinical Officer, Colgate-Palmolive Company)
Denise Marks, MBA, CPA (CFO, EVP, CareQuest Institute for Oral Health/CareQuest Innovation Partners)
James Schulz (SVP, Government and Public Affairs, American Dental Association)
Mariya Filipova, MBA (Managing Director, 4100DX)
4:30 PM
Closing Remarks
5:00 PM
Networking Reception + Entrepreneur Expo winners announced
6:30 PM
Adjourn
Thank You Event Sponsors!
TRC would like to thank the following companies for their generous support of the 2025 TRC Networking Exchange
Friends of the Translational Resource Center
TRC would like to recognize the following companies for their long-standing guidance and support
which have been instrumental in the growth of the TRC
