Department of Oral Immunology & Infectious Diseases (OIID)
Researchers and others in this department perform groundbreaking research, primarily related to the molecular and cellular basis of the interactions between oral bacteria and their host.
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The Department of Oral Immunology & Infectious Diseases is home to about a dozen full-time faculty and over 50 dedicated staff, students and post-doctoral fellows. The department researchers are involved in cross-disciplinary projects to dissect the molecular and cellular basis of the interactions between oral bacteria and their host, and to define the influence of oral bacteria on diseases in other parts of the body. Moreover, oral bacteria persist in the mouth in part by organizing into complex multi-species communities and have devised sophisticated ways to avoid the attention of the immune system.
Our researchers are well-funded, highly productive and approachable. They care about science, health issues and translating new information to clinical breakthroughs that will facilitate disease management. We are committed to graduate education and have active programs directed toward MS and PhD degrees along with a combined DMD/PhD track.
We encourage you to interact with us, contribute and help us in advancing dentistry and oral research through new discoveries in basic science and their clinical translation. Explore the links on this page to learn more about the faculty and their research and for information regarding training opportunities.
OIID academic programs
The Graduate program in the School of Dentistry has tracks for Master of Science degrees and PhDs in basic and clinical research in biology of the oral cavity.
Offers the opportunity for qualified students in the MSOB or DMD tracks to actively participate in research and learn from experienced research faculty.
Small grants to facilitate research projects. More information is available for faculty at my.louisville.edu.
Department chair: Richard J. Lamont, Ph.D
As chair of the predominant research-oriented department in the UofL School of Dentistry, Dr. Lamont's primary role is to stimulate basic research and foster collaborations. Thanks to funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), he also co-leads a program to advance the careers of junior faculty.
Department contact information
Department of Oral Immunology and Infectious Diseases
University of Louisville School of Dentistry
501 South Preston Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502-852-3175
Department Coordinator Email: g0buon01 @ louisville.edu
Department Chair Email: rich.lamont@louisville.edu
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