Alexandria, VA – The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has announced that Salma Kabbashi is the recipient of the 2023 IADR John Gray Fellowship. Kabbashi, from the University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa, was recognized during the Opening Ceremonies of the 101st General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 9th Meeting of the Latin American Region and the 12th World Congress on Preventive Dentistry, that took place on June 21, 2023, in Bogotá, Colombia.
Kabbashi’s research work seeks to support the development of a dentist/clinician scientist pipeline in South Africa, which can greatly contribute to the advancement of rare disease research and improve the diagnosis, treatment, and management of these conditions.
The IADR John Gray Fellowship is awarded every two years in the amount of $10,000 and rotates between the divisions of IADR. The IADR South African Division was invited to submit a winning proposal for 2023. The purpose of this Fellowship is to allow a dental or postgraduate student to obtain training and experience in dental or related research. This Fellowship is in tribute to John A. Gray, a former executive director of IADR, and is funded out of donations from members and sponsors.
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The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to drive dental, oral, and craniofacial research for health and well-being worldwide. IADR represents the individual scientists, clinician-scientists, dental professionals, and students based in academic, government, non-profit, and private-sector institutions who share our mission. Learn more at www.iadr.org.