Oral Biology
The Oral Biology PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences is designed for students interested in basic and translational research focused on oral diseases, oral immunology, microbiology and biomaterials relevant to oral health. This program offers training that will give students the opportunity to become specialized oral health researchers who can address complex oral health problems, drive innovation in dental materials and therapies, understand the link between oral health and systemic disease, and help meet the shortage of dental school educators and industry scientists. During the three semesters of integrated coursework, students will have the opportunity to rotate through three research laboratories and select mentors for focused thesis research across interdisciplinary areas, including genetics, microbiology, immunology, and tissue regeneration, to enhance oral health. Students who earn a PhD degree in Oral Biology will be well-positioned to continue their careers as front runners in oral health research and as leaders in dental academia as well as industry.
PROGRAM FOCUS
- Mechanisms underlying oral infectious diseases
- Oral Mucosa immunity
- Microbial biofilms and dysbiosis
- Salivary biology
- Implant biomaterials
Oral Biology PhD Faculty Mentors & Research [Students will navigate to this page via Hyperlink 1]
Oral Biology PhD Curriculum [Students will navigate to this page via Hyperlink 2]
Oral Biology Required Courses [Students will navigate to this page via Hyperlink 3]
ADMINISTRATION & CONTACT
Admission committee chair: Dr. Narayanan Ramasubbu
Please address inquiries and request for information to: ramasun1@sdm.rutgers.edu , Debra Tischio Bereski tischida@sdm.rutgers.edu
Track Director: Georgios Kotsakis, DDS, PhD
Track Co-Director: Scott Kachlany, PhD
To Appy: Appy via SGS portal: Hyperlink to OB application
PhD program in Oral Biology Faculty Listing