The following list includes recent grants of all types (research, training, research education, instrumentation, program project).

Bellinger L (PI), Grogan D (Collaborator), Hutchins B (Collaborator), Kramer P (Co-PI), Spears R (Collaborator).  Sex steroids and TMJ pain.  NIH/NIDCR R01 DE016059-10A1; 2005-2011 (no cost extension), $1,500,000.

Benson MD (PI), Opperman L (Collaborator).  Role of ephrins in osteoblast differentiation.  NIH/NIDCR 1 R03 DE020119-01; 2010-2011, $109,875.

Benson MD (PI). Ephrin inhibition of regeneration after spinal cord injury.  Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation; 2011-2012; $150,000.

Dechow PC (PI).  Integrative analysis of hominid feeding biomechanics. NSF 0523159; 2007-2012, $218,752.

Dechow PC (PI).  VivaCT 40 high-speed micro-computed tomography system.  NIH S10 RR023634-01A1; 2008-2010, $345,000.

Dechow PC (Co-I).  Evaluation of the mandible bone phenotype of gene-altered animals and/or the effects of novel bone active compounds in animal models.  Amgen; 2009-2010, $71,145.

D'Souza RN (PI), Mues G (Co-I).  Signaling mechanisms in early tooth development.  NIH/NIDCR R01 DE019471; 2008-2012, $1,495,000.

D'Souza RN (PI), Mues G (Co-I).  Signaling mechanisms in early tooth development.  NIH/NIDCR 3 R01 DE01947101S2 (ARRA Administrative Supplement for Summer Research Experiences for Dental Students); 2009-2011, $14,650.

D'Souza RN (PI), Mues G (Co-I).  Signaling mechanisms in early tooth development.  NIH/NIDCR 3 R01 DE01947101S3 (ARRA Administrative Collaborative Supplement); 2009-2011, $362,874.

D'Souza RN (PI), Hartgerink J (Co-I), Schmalz G (Co-I).  Nanostructured peptide hydrogels and stem cells for dentin-pulp complex regeneration.  2009 IADR/GSK Innovation in Oral Care Award; 2009-2011, $75,000.

D'Souza RN.  Regulation of Runx2 function by Twist-1 in tooth development.  NIH/NIDCR 2 R01 DE013368; 2006-2011, $1,185,280.

D'Souza RN (PI).  Regulation of Runx2 function by Twist-1 in tooth development.  NIH/NIDCR 3 R01 DE01336808S1 (ARRA Supplement); 2009-2011, $51,873.

D'Souza RN (PI), Bellinger L (Co-I), Dechow PC (Co-I) .  Baylor's program for bioengineering sciences and translational research (B-BEST).  NIH/NIDCR 1 P30 DE020742-01 (Recovery Act Limited Competitition Supporting New Faculty Recruitment); 2009-2011, $1,375,946.

D'Souza RN (PI), Dechow P (Co-director), Adams P (Co-director). B-STARS: Baylor's comprehensive research training program for dentist-scientists.  1 T32 DE018380-01A1; 2008-2012, $1,600,000.

Feng J.  Effects of mechanical strain on osteocyte function.  NIH/NIAMS P01 AR046798; 2006-2011, $110,000 (annual direct).

Feng J (PI); Qin C (Co-PI). DMP1 mutations: Defects in odontogenesis.  NIH/NIDCR R01 DE015209; 2008-2013, $232,500 (annual direct).

Feng J (PI); Qin C (Co-PI). DMP1 mutations: Defects in odontogenesis.  NIH/NIDCR 3 R01 DE015209 (ARRA Supplement); 2009-2011, $14,650.

Feng J.  Disturbance of phosphate homeostasis changes in osteocyte morphology and function.  Genzyme Renal Innovations Program; 2008-2011, $50,000 (annual total).

Feng J. Studies of the roles of DMP1 and DSPP in osteogenesis and dentinogenesis.  NIH/NIDCR R01 DE005092; 2009-2013, $873,000.

Feng J.  A preclinical study proposal: Effects of Sci-Ab on rodent periodontal disease model - DMP1 null mice.  Amgen Inc.; 2002-2010, $148,500.

Feng J, Dechow P. Evaluation of the mandible bone phenotype of gene-altered animals and/or the effects of novel bone active compounds in animals.  Amgen Inc.; 2009-2010, $71,145.

Groppe J.  Mechanisms of BMP receptor kinase dysregulation in skeletal dysplasias.  NIH/NIAMS 1 R03 AR056838-01; 2008-2011, $219,750.

Groppe J.  Structural basis of ACVR1 dysregulation in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva.  The Center for Research in FOP and Related Disorders.  UPenn School of Medicine; 2006-2012, $100,000.

Hinton RJ (Co-PI), Berry C (Co-PI), Dechow P (Collaborator); D'Souza R (Collaborator), Bellinger L (Collaborator).  CUSPID: Baylor's Oral Health Research Education Grant. NIH/NIDCR 1 R25 DE018883; 2008-2012; $600,000.

Honeyman A.  Analysis of carbohydrate transport specificity in S. mutans. NIH/NIDCR.  Ongoing.  Materials only.

Honeyman A. Identification of P. gingivalis virulence factors.  NIH/NIDCR.  Ongoing.  Materials only.

Hutchins B.  Basic sciences taught in North America: A survey of current practices.  ADEA 2009-2010, $5350.

Kramer PR.  Intra-articular TMJ injection study of microbeads.  Appian Labs; 2008-2010; $50,000.

Mues G.  EDA pathway mutations in non-syndromic tooth agenesis.  NIH/NIDCR R03 DE0196554-01A2; 2010-2012.

Opperman L.  Curvilinear mandibular bone reconstruction plate.  NIH/NIDCR R42 DE015437-02; 2005-2010; $42,968; final no-cost extension, $433,577.

Opperman L (PI), subcontract, Dechow PC (Co-I).  Improved bone transport reconstruction plate.  NIH/NIDCR R43 DE017259-01; 2007-2010; $70,862.

Opperman L (PI), subcontract, Dechow PC (Co-I).  Improved bone transport reconstruction plate (ARRA Supplement).  NIH/NIDCR R43 DE017259-01; 2009-2010; $8,497.

Qin C.  Studies of proteins involved in dentinogenesis.  NIH/NIDCR 3 R01 DE00509231S1 (ARRA Supplement); 2009-2011; $14,650.

Qin C. Studies of the roles of DMP1 and DSPP in osteogenesis and dentinogenesis.  NIH/NIDCR R01 DE005092; 2009-2013; $873,000.

Qin C. Studies of the roles of DMP1 and DSPP in osteogenesis and dentinogenesis.  NIH/NIDCR R01 DE005092-32A1S1 (ARRA grant); 2009-2011; $242,500.

Qin C. Studies of the roles of DMP1 and DSPP in osteogenesis and dentinogenesis.  NIH/NIDCR R01 DE005092-32A1S2 (ARRA grant); equipment grant; 2010-2011; $72,303.

Ruest LB. Endothelin-A receptor function in cardiovascular development.  American Heart Association 11BGIA5670010; 2011-2012; $140,000.

Spears R (Co-PI).  Use of a novel microstimulatory device to treat chronic pain.  NIH/NIDCR SBIR Phase I R43 DE019743-01; 2010-2011, $96,575.

Spears R (Co-PI). Use of a novel microstimulatory device to treat chronic pain.  NIH/NIDCR SBIR Phase I 1 R43 DE019743-01; 2009-2010; ARRA Supplement, $16,240.

Spears R (Co-PI). Assessment of osseous wound healing using HenCon dental dressing.  American Association of Endodontists Foundation; 2009-2010, $2,713.

Spears R (consultant). Instrument system and technique for minimally invasive periodontal surgery.  NIH/NIDCR R43 SBIR Phase II grant; 2010-2011; $110,655.

Svoboda K, Ruest LB.  Leica SP5 confocal microscope for Texas A&M Health Science Center.  NIH; 2010-2011; $497,000.

Svoboda K.  Visualizing cell scaffold interactions in real time.  NIH P30 pilot project; 2010-2011; $20,000.

Svoboda K.  Animal models for antioxident therapy.  Periosciences; 2010-2011; $80,552.

Svoboda K. Testing antioxidant compounds on gingival fibroblast cells; Periosciences; 2008-2010; $60,000.

Svoboda K.  Regulation of EMT during palate development.  March of Dimes Foundation; 2006-2010; $250,800.