Present | Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dept. of Bio-Medical Sciences, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine ‐ Department of Bio-Medical Sciences | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
2015 - Present | Regulation of DNA methylation and demethylation by inflammatory cytokines |
NIH/NIDCR | |
Role: PI | |
2010 - 2011 | Effects of nicotine and glucose on production of inflammatory mediators in response to IL-1 and LPS in human gingival fibroblasts and CAL27 oral cancer cells |
CCDA, PCOM | |
Role: PI | |
2004 - 2010 | Transcriptional regulation of matrix metalloproteinase 3 |
NIH - R15 DE16277 | |
Research Supplement to Promote Diversity in Health-related Research | |
Role: PI | |
1997 - 2003 | IL-1 Regulation of MMP Genes in Human Gingival Fibroblasts |
NIH - R29 DE12096-01 | |
Supplement for Underrepresented Minorities | |
Role: PI | |
1995 - 1997 | IL-1 Regulation of MMP Genes in Human Gingival Fibroblasts |
NIH - RO3 DE11577-01 | |
Role: PI |
Professional Service and Affiliations
Present | Member, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Present | Member, American Society of Genetics | Present | Member, Sigma Xi - PCOM Chapter |
Courses
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Basis of Medicine
1992 | PhD, Temple University School of Medicine ‐ Microbiology and Immunology | |
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1987 | BS, University of Maine ‐ Microbiology | |
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Contact Information
P: 215-871-6454
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