The International Association of Dental Research (IADR) has awarded
its Oral Health Research Award, sponsored by Colgate, to Caren M. Barnes,
professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry Department
of Surgical Specialties. The award, presented recently at the IADR general
session in Goteberg, Sweden, recognizes meritorious research contributions
in the prevention of oral disease and promotion of wellness which has also
resulted in publications in scientific, peer-reviewed journals.
Barnes was recognized for her contributions to oral health research
and sustained research funding for more than 25 years. She is the seventh
recipient of the award which is given annually to recipients from all over
the world.
She received a certificate and cash award for travel and other support
related to attending the annual meeting and research activities.
Barnes said she was extremely humbled and excited to hear shed receive
the award.
That my work is of sufficient quality recognized by my peers makes
me very proud and grateful for the recognition, she said. I am also very
grateful to Dr. Lewis Menaker who was a great resource for me at the University
of Alabama School of Dentistry.
Barnes, who also serves as UNMC College of Dentistry coordinator of
clinical research, is a member of the dental hygiene national honor society
Sigma Phi Alpha. She serves on the editorial advisory board for Dimensions
of Dental Hygiene and the editorial review board for the Journal of Clinical
Dentistry and the Journal of Practical Hygiene.
The IADR, which has more than 10,000 members worldwide, works to advance
research and increase knowledge for the improvement of oral health by promoting
oral research.