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Alfredo Aguirre, D.D.S., M.S.
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
My research activities focus on the sialochemical and immunocytochemical aspects of human salivary glands. More specifically, the quantitation and in situ identification of various intrinsic salivary gland molecules. Quantitation of salivary molecules is achieved by enzyme-linked-immunosorbent-assays More...
Robert E. Baier, Ph.D., P.E.
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
Beginning as a surgical technician operating heart-lung machine and dialysis equipment at the Buffalo General Hospital in 1959, he progressed through Bachelor of Engineering Science (Physics, Cleveland State University) and Ph.D. (Biophysics) degrees to post-doctoral training as a National Academy of More...
Libuse Bobek, M.A., Ph.D.
Department of Oral Biology
1. Antimicrobial activity/mechanism of action of salivary proteins/peptides
2. Regulation of salivary gland-specific gene expressionMany proteins and glycoproteins found in human saliva have protective functions critical for oral health. Our research concentrates on the following two areas of salivary More...
Moon-Il Cho, Ph.D.
Department of Oral Biology
The research effort of our laboratory has been focused on three areas. The first area is to understand the regulatory mechanisms by which periodontal ligament fibroblasts maintain their population as well as phenotype, and to determine how they differentiate into cementoblasts. We investigate the role More...
Sebastian Ciancio, DDS
Department of Periodontics and Endodontics
My main area of research is related to the role of chemical agents as adjuncts to periodontal therapy. My studies are primarily involved with oral hygiene devices, such as toothbrushes and irrigation as well as chemical agents used in dentifrices, mouthrinses, and other delivery devices. These products More...
Robert E. Cohen, D.D.S, M.S., Ph.D.
Department of Periodontics and Endodontics
Our laboratory is studying the immunochemistry and cellular biochemistry of inflammatory and neoplastic diseases of the periodontal tissues and salivary glands, as well as kidney and skin. We also are investigating the role of macrophages, and other components of the cellular immune system, in the More...
Elaine L Davis, PhD
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
As part of the CARES research team, I am involved in studies related to the impact of psychosocial issues on dental care. Specifically, we are examining the impact of access/barriers to care on treatment-seeking among dental school patients and older adults in the Western New York area. We are also More...
Ernesto DeNardin, Ph.D.
Department of Oral Biology
Our laboratory is currently investigating the mechanisms by which various inflammatory and immune molecules and their respective receptors activate and regulate the immune response to various pathogenic microorganisms. In particular, we are investigating various genetic polymorphisms in the genes which More...
Rosemary Dziak, Ph.D.
Department of Oral Biology
This laboratory is engaged in the study of bone cell metabolism with specific emphasis on signalling regulatory mechanisms in osteoblastic cells obtained from human alveolar bone. The mechanisms of action of sphingosine phosphates as well as other biolipids are currently under study with receptor and More...
Mira Edgerton, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Department of Restorative Dentistry
Research program: Innate immunity and antimicrobial defense mechanismsOral candidiasis is an increasing health issue. Oral candidiasis is a superficial mucosal infection in which Candida albicans is the predominant species isolated from infected areas. Incidence of oropharyngeal candidiasis has More...
Sarah L. Gaffen, Ph.D.
Department of Oral Biology
A class of soluble protein hormones termed cytokines regulates numerous complex biological processes. Although cytokines were originally described in the immune system, they also control bone development and function, central nervous system processes, and somatic cell growth and differentiation. In More...
Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD
Department of Oral Biology
Our laboratories and clinics are involved in studies of oral infections. Our initial studies focus on the role of oral flora in periodontal diseases. Specifically, we studied the virulence factors of P. gingivalis, concentrating on molecular genetic studies of fimbriae and fimbrial-mediated interactions More...
Louis J. Goldberg, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
Member, Ontology Research Group, New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life SciencesLouis J. Goldberg pursued a research career in the neuroscience of motor control at UCLA and received a MERIT Award from the NIH in recognition of this research. He served as Director of the MS More...
Richard E. Hall, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.D.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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W. D. (Scott) McCall Jr., Ph.D.
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
"Scott" McCall received the Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Michigan in 1971 and is currently Professor in the Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences. Ongoing research includes the response of chronic pain patients using positron emission tomography, and the motor activities of jaw More...
Anne E. Meyer, Ph.D.
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
Research Interests: Surface Science; Biomedical Implants; Biological Fouling/Adhesion; Biomaterials; Interfacial Failure Analysis; Contamination Detection and Avoidance.Laboratory: 308 Squire Hall, University at Buffalo - South Campus More...
Norman D. Mohl, D.D.S, Ph.D.
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
Dr. Mohl's primary academic interest is the functional anatomy of the temporomandibular joint, as well as in the areas of differential diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders and principles of clinical decision making. More...
Joseph R. Natiella, A.B., D.D.S.
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
Research issues dealing with biocompatibility of implants and morphologic assessment of wounds. More...
Mirdza E. Neiders, D.D.S., M.S.
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
- Immunology
- Vesiculobullous diseases
- Oral Malodor
- Immunofluorescence
Richard K Ohrbach, DDS, PhD
Department of Oral Diagnostic Sciences
Within our research group (Center for Orofacial Pain Research), my particular studies include:
(1) multi-site studies regarding diagnostic systems for TMD;
(2) predictors of pain onset which includes genetics of pain, psychophysical pain measures, clinical examination procedures, comorbidity of other More...
Michael Russell, MA, PhD
Department of Oral Biology
My research is broadly concerned with the induction and functions of both secretory and circulating IgA antibodies, the immune response against bacterial infections especially of the oral cavity and genital tract, and novel approaches to mucosal vaccine development. We maintain that IgA antibodies More...
Frank Scannapieco, DMD, Ph.D.
Department of Oral Biology
Frank A. Scannapieco is Professor and Chair of the Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Buffalo. He received the DMD from the University of Connecticut, and the PhD in Oral Biology and Certificate in Periodontology from the University at Buffalo. He More...
Robert Schifferle, M.A., D.D.S., M.M.Sc., Ph.D.
Department of Oral Biology
Bacterial polysaccharides and lipopolysaccharides of Porphyromonas gingivalis. Bacterial virulence may be enhanced by the presence of a polysaccharide capsule or by lipopolysaccharide. The polysaccharide capsules often act to inhibit phagocytosis, allowing for evasion of host defense mechanisms. Our More...
Ashu Sharma, Ph.D
Department of Oral Biology
The human oral cavity is a highly diversed ecosytem containing more than 500 species of bacteria, including both cultivable and non-cultivable species. It is believed that infection with a select few Gram-negative anaerobes, called the ‘red-complex’, is responsible for causing periodontitis or ‘gum-disease’, More...
Hakimuddin T. Sojar, M.Sc., Ph.D.
Department of Oral Biology
Research is directed towards structure-function of Porphyromonas gingivalis cell surface components. Adherence is a critical step in the pathogenesis and important in establishing infection. Porphyromonas gingivalis cell surface components appear to be important in interaction with mammalian cells, More...
Joseph J. Zambon, D.D.S, Ph.D.
Department of Periodontics and Endodontics
This laboratory focuses on clinical studies of oral bacteria and also on basic research on oral Gram-negative species. Clinical microbiological studies are performed; (1) in conjunction with clinical studies to characterize subject populations in determining the role of subgingival microorganisms as More...
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