1. Master of Science Degree in Oral Biology

2. Ph.D. Degree

3. Summer Research Program

4. Post-doctoral Positions

1. Master of Science Degree in Oral Biology

The M. Sc. degree in Oral Biology is run by the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in conjunction with the Graduate School. 

Areas for research training include: molecular, cellular and craniofacial biology; craniomaxillofacial diagnostic imaging; neural crest-related craniofacial and cardiovascular disorders; biochemistry of calcium-regulating hormones; regulation of gene transcription; oral microbiology; inflammation and immunology; cellular mechanisms of salivary gland secretion; gene mapping of complex traits and birth defects; infection control; protein glycosylation; protein expression and trafficking; interrelationships between oral and systemic disease; periodontology; dental materials science; orthodontics; endodontics; prosthodontics; oral and maxillofacial pathology; and health services research related to dentistry.

Further details may be obtained from the program secretary, from the Graduate School, or from the M. Sc. in Oral Biology program website. Note: The M. Sc. in Oral Biology website is currently being redesigned.

Application details are available here.

2. Ph.D. Degree

Members of the Oral Health and Systemic Disease Research Group are members of the Graduate School and are also cross-appointed into various departments of the Medical School at the University of Louisville. Thus, thesis-based Ph.D.s in various disciplines (Pharmacology and Toxicology; Microbiology and Immunology; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) can be sought under the tutelage of the principal investigators within our research group.

Individuals interested in pursuing a Ph.D. within the Oral Health and Systemic Disease Research Group are advised to contact individual faculty members and/or to seek further information from the individual faculties with which we associate (Pharmacology and Toxicology; Microbiology and Immunology; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology).

3. Summer Research Program

The Summer Research Program offers the opportunity for qualified U of L School of Dentistry students to actively participate in research and learn from experienced research faculty from the Oral Health and Systemic Disease Research Group or other U of L investigators. Student researchers may be eligible to earn up to $3,000, depending on the number of projects funded and the weeks worked. Further details are available from the director of the Summer Research Program, Dr. Don Demuth.

4. Post-doctoral Positions

Individuals interested in pursuing a post-doctoral career within the Oral Health and Systemic Disease Research Group are advised to contact individual faculty members.

Venkatesh Sriangapatnam
Post-doctoral Researcher