Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dept. of Bio-Medical Sciences
Dr. Ruth Borghaei is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. She is Director of the Molecular Basis of Medicine course in the Masters in Biomedical Sciences program and also teaches molecular biology and genetics to those students and to first-year DO students. Dr. Borghaei's research interest is in the homeostatic regulation of gene expression, particularly in response to inflammation.
Dr. Borghaei has also served as reviewer for a number of peer-reviewed journals and grant-making panels for the NIH and other organizations.
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Dr. Borghaei has also served as reviewer for a number of peer-reviewed journals and grant-making panels for the NIH and other organizations.
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About Ruth C. Borghaei
Dr. Ruth Borghaei is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences. She is Director of the Molecular Basis of Medicine course in the Masters in Biomedical Sciences program and also teaches molecular biology and genetics to those students and to first-year DO students. Dr. Borghaei's research interest is in the homeostatic regulation of gene expression, particularly in response to inflammation.
Dr. Borghaei has also served as reviewer for a number of peer-reviewed journals and grant-making panels for the NIH and other organizations.
Dr. Borghaei has also served as reviewer for a number of peer-reviewed journals and grant-making panels for the NIH and other organizations.
| 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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