Global Center for Craniofacial, Oral and Dental Disorders - School of Dentistry

A University-Wide Interdisciplinary Research Center (UWIRC), GC-CODED is an inter- and multi-disciplinary integrated center providing a focused forum for the development of novel therapies, training of students, residents, and faculty, and education of the community in areas related to conditions of the craniofacial/ oral complex and dentition.

Welcome to GC-CODED

The Global Center for Craniofacial, Oral and Dental Disorders (GC-CODED) promotes research in areas related to conditions of the craniofacial/ oral complex and dentition. The Center works to ensure that vital resources are accessible to investigators at UAB.

Center Leadership

Led by Dr. Amjad Javed, GC-CODED represents a broad base of members as they collectively focus on fulfilling the center's mission.

Funding Opportunities

Learn about our core vouchers and pilot funding to support investigators seeking to perform work related to craniofacial, oral and dental disorders.

Membership

New enrollment for the GC-CODED is open to faculty, staff and trainees.

Research News

How the pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis secretes and trafficks its only known exotoxin

Bacteria use molecular machines to move proteins, including toxins, across cell membranes. M. tuberculosis, which kills more than 1 million people a year, uses the ESX-4 type VII secretion system to transports its potent exotoxin.

UAB names Martin vice provost, dean, international officer

Shadi S. Martin, Ph.D., brings extensive experience in international and graduate education and a strong record of interdisciplinary scholarship to this new combined role.

Javed named director of Global Center for Craniofacial, Oral and Dental Disorders

Amjad Javed, Ph.D. has been named director of the Global Center for Craniofacial, Oral and Dental Disorders (GC-CODED). He also serves as the interim associate dean for research and director of postgraduate education in the School of Dentistry.

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Sylvia Strothers, MBA

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(205) 996-7998

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