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AFI received just under $10 million in funding from NIDCR during the 2023 fiscal year. AFI ranked 1st on the East Coast, and 4th nationally on NIDCR’s rankings.

AFI scientists discover third player in the phage-bacterial arms race, a nanosized epibiotic parasite, TM7x, which helps its host bacterium achieve resistance to lytic phages.

The institute expects to double in size over the next 5 years, bringing new jobs to MA in life and data sciences

Media Contacts:ADA Forsyth: Jill Sirko, [email protected] Media Relations: [email protected] CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 14, 2024 – The ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI), a world-class organization for oral health research and innovation, today announced its new Board of Directors. The new board brings together leaders from industry, technology, and investment to help guide the strategic growth of this…

New study from ADA Forsyth uncovers the genetic makeup of oral stem cells, showing specific differences in two populations of stem cells that could potentially lead to more targeted regenerative therapies.

New study explores regenerative properties of novel technology with applications beyond the mouth.  Cambridge, MA – Want to avoid a root canal? In the future, you might be able to opt for tissue regeneration instead. ADA Forsyth scientists are testing a novel technology to treat endodontic diseases (diseases of the soft tissue or pulp in…

SOMERVILLE, Mass., Oct. 26, 2023 – The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Forsyth Institute today announced the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute, which brings together unparalleled talent, visionary research opportunities and dynamic innovation prospects, dedicated to advancing oral health through scientific innovation and research. “The new ADA Forsyth Institute will continue to advance…

High school students from Boston Public Schools lived like scientists for two months in the Forsyth Student Scholars program. They shared how this STEM internship impacted their ideas for future careers.

Forsyth and IOF announce 3-year strategic partnership to advance orthodontics education and innovation globally.

Cambridge, Mass. – Although most people don’t associate oral disease with serious health problems, increasing evidence shows that oral bacteria play a significant role in systemic diseases like colon cancer and heart disease. Now, new research from the Forsyth Institute shows a link between periodontal (gum) disease and the formation of amyloid plaque, a hallmark…