The Jon B. Suzuki Research Award was first awarded in 2018.  The purpose was, and continues to be, a fund to initiate and develop clinical or basic science research projects.  Here are some of the research projects, either partially or wholly, funded by the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Jon B. Suzuki Research Award. 

2018 Winner - Dr. Ahmed Zahir (Dental College of Georgia, August University)

Title: "Effect of dietary nanovesicles on inflammatory cross-talk between gingival fibroblasts and microvascular endothelial cells"

 IADR ABSTRACT 0767 - 2022 ATLANTA-HYBRID MEETING - Cyclic Fatigue of Tooth-Base Strength - Conventional, Milled, 3D Printed Dentures

 IADR ABSTRACT 0766 - 2022 ATLANTA-HYBRID MEETING - Cyclic Fatigue of Tooth-Base Strength - Conventional, Milled, 3D Printed Dentures

2022 Winner - Dr. Andrew Young (University of the Pacific School of Dentistry)

Title: "Topical treatment for TMJ arthralgia"

2024 Winner - Dr. Isadora Garcia (University of Maryland School of Dentistry)

Title: "Ionic liquid-based 3D printed dentures to fight candidiasis"