NSU Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award Winners
2024 Award Winner Toshihisa Kawai
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College / Institute
College of Dental Medicine
Professor Bio
STEM and Health Medicine
Professor Award
Toshihisa Kawai, College of Dental Medicine, was recognized for his outstanding contributions to research, having published 143 original papers and secured over $20 million in extramural funding. He is internationally acclaimed for his innovative monoclonal antibody platform and has five issued patents.
Since joining Nova Southeastern University in 2016, Toshi has expanded his research to include microbiology and osteoimmunology, focusing on mucosal infectious diseases. His NIH R21 and R01 grants led to groundbreaking discoveries in autoimmune responses related to bone diseases, including, periodontitis, TMJ disorder and osteoarthritis, and he is currently developing a novel humanized mouse model to enhance preclinical drug testing.
Toshi’s expertise is recognized globally, with numerous invited lectures at prestigious institutions and conferences, and service on numerous NIH study sections. He actively mentors junior researchers and students, fostering a collaborative and supportive research environment. His commitment to advancing dental and biomedical research and training the next generation of scholars makes him a highly respected figure in his field.
Award Year
2024
Recommended Citation
Nova Southeastern University, "2024 Award Winner Toshihisa Kawai" (2024). NSU Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award Winners. 26.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/provost_research_award/26
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2024 Award Winners
It has been 14 years since we first launched the Provost’s Research and Scholarship Award. This program expanded last year and now offers awards across two career stages and two disciplinary categories. This year, we are grateful for an added recognition provided by Nova Southeastern University Business Services, where each winner will receive a year’s membership to the NSU Faculty Club, valued at $300.