Presented By: Office of Research School of Dentistry
School of Dentistry Research Day 2026
Dr. Ophir Klein
Welcome to the School of Dentistry Research Day 2026!
Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to celebrating the groundbreaking research being conducted at our School of Dentistry. This annual event showcases the innovative work of our faculty, students, and researchers who are pushing the boundaries of dental science.
Experience a day filled with insightful keynote presentations, engaging poster sessions, and the recognition of outstanding achievements in dental research. We look forward to your participation in this exciting celebration of knowledge and discovery!
Dr. Ophir Klein, MD, PhD
Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's, Los Angeles, CA
Ophir Klein serves as the inaugural Executive Director of Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s and Executive Vice Dean for Children’s Services, and he is the David and Meredith Kaplan Distinguished Chair in Children’s Health. He is a global leader whose team has made seminal contributions to understanding the development of normal and diseased organs, as well as elucidating mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of complex inherited disorders, many of which manifest during early neonatal and childhood life. He has led the establishment of Guerin Children’s as a respected leader in pediatric scholarly research, training, and specialty clinical services. Dr Klein has received multiple honors, including election to the National Academy of Medicine and the American Association of Physicians. He has had multiple advisory roles to the NIH and led professional societies.
Dr. Klein was educated at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a B.A. in Spanish Literature. He subsequently attended Yale University School of Medicine, where he received a Ph.D. in Genetics and an M.D. He then completed residencies at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Pediatrics and at UCSF in Clinical Genetics. Prior to his Cedars-Sinai appointment, Dr Klein served as Chief of Medical Genetics and Craniofacial Anomalies and Director of the Institute for Human Genetics at UCSF.
February 11th, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Michigan League - 2nd Floor
Poster and Exhibitor Session (AM Session)
Explore a dynamic display of research findings during our poster session. Presenters will be on-hand to explain their work, answer questions, and engage in enlightening discussions. Perfect for broadening your perspective on current scientific advancements.
February 11th, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Kellogg Auditorium - Ground Floor of the Dentistry Building
Key Note Speaker
Ophir Klein, DDS, PhD
February 11th, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
Kellogg Auditorium - Ground Floor of the Dentistry Building
Research Faculty / Staff Awards Ceremony
We will recognize both an outstanding research faculty and research staff member.
February 11th, 2026, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Michigan League - 2nd Floor
Poster and Exhibitor Session (PM Session)
Explore a dynamic display of research findings during our poster session. Presenters will be on-hand to explain their work, answer questions, and engage in enlightening discussions. Perfect for broadening your perspective on current scientific advancements.
Join us for an inspiring day dedicated to celebrating the groundbreaking research being conducted at our School of Dentistry. This annual event showcases the innovative work of our faculty, students, and researchers who are pushing the boundaries of dental science.
Experience a day filled with insightful keynote presentations, engaging poster sessions, and the recognition of outstanding achievements in dental research. We look forward to your participation in this exciting celebration of knowledge and discovery!
Dr. Ophir Klein, MD, PhD
Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's, Los Angeles, CA
Ophir Klein serves as the inaugural Executive Director of Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s and Executive Vice Dean for Children’s Services, and he is the David and Meredith Kaplan Distinguished Chair in Children’s Health. He is a global leader whose team has made seminal contributions to understanding the development of normal and diseased organs, as well as elucidating mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of complex inherited disorders, many of which manifest during early neonatal and childhood life. He has led the establishment of Guerin Children’s as a respected leader in pediatric scholarly research, training, and specialty clinical services. Dr Klein has received multiple honors, including election to the National Academy of Medicine and the American Association of Physicians. He has had multiple advisory roles to the NIH and led professional societies.
Dr. Klein was educated at the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned a B.A. in Spanish Literature. He subsequently attended Yale University School of Medicine, where he received a Ph.D. in Genetics and an M.D. He then completed residencies at Yale-New Haven Hospital in Pediatrics and at UCSF in Clinical Genetics. Prior to his Cedars-Sinai appointment, Dr Klein served as Chief of Medical Genetics and Craniofacial Anomalies and Director of the Institute for Human Genetics at UCSF.
February 11th, 2026, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Michigan League - 2nd Floor
Poster and Exhibitor Session (AM Session)
Explore a dynamic display of research findings during our poster session. Presenters will be on-hand to explain their work, answer questions, and engage in enlightening discussions. Perfect for broadening your perspective on current scientific advancements.
February 11th, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Kellogg Auditorium - Ground Floor of the Dentistry Building
Key Note Speaker
Ophir Klein, DDS, PhD
February 11th, 2026, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST
Kellogg Auditorium - Ground Floor of the Dentistry Building
Research Faculty / Staff Awards Ceremony
We will recognize both an outstanding research faculty and research staff member.
February 11th, 2026, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Michigan League - 2nd Floor
Poster and Exhibitor Session (PM Session)
Explore a dynamic display of research findings during our poster session. Presenters will be on-hand to explain their work, answer questions, and engage in enlightening discussions. Perfect for broadening your perspective on current scientific advancements.
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