2019-2024                  

NIH Research Grant, NINDS (R01NS104297)                                            

Title of project: Serotonin and Pain Modulation

Role on project: PI: Masri (Multi-PI grant with Asaf Keller)

Amount: $1,250,000 direct funds

The goal of this project is to study the mechanisms by which brain stem serotonin  is involved in the pathogenesis of chronic pain.

2019-2021                  

NIH Research Grant, NIDCR (R21DE028693)                                           

Title of project: Candida-Associated Denture Stomatitis: A Novel Preventative Approach in an Experimental Aging Rat Model of Oral Infection

Role on project: Co-I: Masri (PI: Jabra-Rizk)

Amount: $500,000 direct funds

The goal of this project is to study and develop new methods to ameliorate candida infection.

2019-2021                  

UMB Office of Technology and Transfer                                         

Title of project: Clinical Study of a Novel Dental Adhesive

Role on project: PI: Masri

Amount: $175,000 direct funds

The goal of this project is to develop a novel dental adhesive that can be actively steered using magnetic forces.

2017-2022                  

NIH Research Grant, NINDS (R01NS099245)                                            

Title of project: Parabrachial Role in Chronic Pain

Role on project: PI: Masri (Multi-PI grant with Asaf Keller)

Amount: $1,250,000 direct funds

The goal of this project is to study the mechanisms by which the parabrachial complex in involved in the pathogenesis of chronic pain.

2018-2020                  

NIH Research Grant, NIDCR (R44DE025803)                                           

Title of project: Additive Manufacturing of Ceramic Dental Restorations

Role on project: UMB-PI: Masri (PI: TATI, INC.)

Amount: $100,000 direct funds

The goal of this project is to develop and test printable ceramics.