82 FR 22556 - Request for Comments on National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research's 2030 Strategic Visioning Initiative

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 93 (May 16, 2017)

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is pleased to launch NIDCR 2030, a strategic visioning initiative designed to advance dental, oral, and craniofacial research over the next 15 years. The purpose of this Request for Comments (RFC) is to seek input on how best to ensure that dental, oral, and craniofacial health and disease are understood in the context of the whole body, and that research transforms how we promote health, treat disease, and overcome health disparities. Visit the NIDCR 2030 Web site to submit your research ideas and vote and comment on the ideas of others: https:// nidcr2030.ideascale.com/. We'll use your ideas and comments to plan future workshops and identify themes for potential funding opportunities.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

National Institutes of Health


Request for Comments on National Institute of Dental and 
Craniofacial Research's 2030 Strategic Visioning Initiative

SUMMARY: The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research 
(NIDCR) is pleased to launch NIDCR 2030, a strategic visioning 
initiative designed to advance dental, oral, and craniofacial research 
over the next 15 years.
    The purpose of this Request for Comments (RFC) is to seek input on 
how best to ensure that dental, oral, and craniofacial health and 
disease are understood in the context of the whole body, and that 
research transforms how we promote health, treat disease, and overcome 
health disparities.
    Visit the NIDCR 2030 Web site to submit your research ideas and 
vote and comment on the ideas of others: https://nidcr2030.ideascale.com/. We'll use your ideas and comments to plan 
future workshops and identify themes for potential funding 
opportunities.

DATES: The Idea submission period ends May 19, 2017. All votes must be 
entered by June 2, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Ideas, comments, and votes can be submitted to https://nidcr2030.ideascale.com/.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions about this request for 
comments should be directed to Dr. Morgan O'Hayre, National Institute 
of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, 
Building 31, Room 2C39, Bethesda, MD 20892, [email protected], 301-
594-4862. You may also contact the NIDCR 2030 Team, at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research is the 
nation's leading supporter of dental, oral, and craniofacial research. 
In 2030, we imagine a world where dental, oral, and craniofacial health 
and disease are understood in the context of the whole body, and 
research transforms how we promote health, treat disease, and overcome 
health disparities, so all people have the opportunity to lead healthy 
lives. To achieve what we've imagined, we need you. Please join us in a 
discussion about what it will take to reach our visionary goals in five 
key areas:

 Integrating oral health and overall health
 Developing precision prevention, treatment, and public 
health interventions
 Taking advantage of the body's ability to heal itself 
through autotherapies
 Using the mouth as a diagnostic and treatment portal
 Encouraging workforce diversity

Review Process

    Idea submissions and comments will be reviewed by subject matter 
experts, including intramural and extramural NIDCR staff, based on five 
criteria:

 Innovation
 Impact on science, health, and health disparities
 Alignment with NIDCR mission
 Feasibility
 Number of votes

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Outcomes

    Idea submissions and comments will be used to advance the goals of 
NIDCR 2030 and identify themes for potential funding opportunities. No 
financial rewards will be given for idea submissions.

    Dated: May 2, 2017.
John W. Kusiak,
Acting Director, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial 
Research.
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