Oral Biology

Dual-degree student plans to provide oral health care for patients while also pursuing research and teaching.

Katrak's research explores the role of catalase in synergism between Candida albicans and Streptococcus mutans.

Wallet has been appointed chair of the Department of Oral Biology and named as the Louis and Marge Atkins Endowed Professor.

Toth was recognized as an early-stage investigator whose early accomplishments distinguish him as a possible future leader in the cancer center.

Kahn is an associate professor in oral biology where his primary focus is research.

Congratulations to Romina Homayoun and Alec Simonson, both members of the D.M.D. Class of 2025, who were selected to present during the 26th Hinman Student Research Symposium

After five years as a postdoctoral associate at UFCD, Kim joined the Department of Oral Biology as a research assistant scientist in the Davey Laboratory.

Their goal is to increase understanding of CRISPR gene function, and how they contribute to bacterial fitness, virulence and immune response.

Gibson and Davey are investigating how a group of lipid molecules participate in periodontal health and disease.

The program delivers an extensive breadth and depth of training to basic and clinician scientists in areas designated as high priority by the NIDCR.