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Doctoral Programme in Oral Sciences

Research areas in the Doctoral Programme in Oral Sciences (FINDOS) are craniofacial development and malformations , controlled tissue engineering and biodegradable materials , pathological conditions in oral and maxillofacial area , oral infections and their mechanisms, oral infections and systemic health, oral healthcare, and cancer biology .

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PhD projects in the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences become available all year round. You can browse through the current opportunities in each of our research centres below , alongside faculty projects offered through funded studentship schemes.

When you find a project of interest, your first step is to contact the first supervisor named in the project description by email to discuss before submitting an application. Deadlines and full details of how to apply are specified in the project descriptions.

Projects: Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology

Projects: Host-Microbiome Interactions

Projects: Dental Education

Projects: Oral, Clinical & Translational Sciences

General prospectus page: NOTE: prospective students should identify a supervisor/project before applying

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PhD opportunities with the Centre for Craniofacial & Regenerative Biology

Generating sensory progenitor cells.

Sense organs are essential for communication with our environment providing visual, auditory and olfactory input. Among the most common birth defects, are craniofacial malformations often associated with sensory defects, while age-related loss of vision, smell and hearing is increasingly common in the ageing population.

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How do new organs evolve: a gene regulatory perspective on ear evolution

There are three unique features common to all vertebrates: the vertebral column, the brain as part of the nervous system and a complex head where sense organs became concentrated.

Making ears from multipotent progenitor cells

One of the key questions in biology is to uncover how cells with the same genomic information become different from each other. This is not only important to understand embryo development, but also to determine what goes wrong in disease, how we can use this information to promote tissues regeneration or to reprogram cells for stem cell-based therapies.

Development of novel articulations: formation of the snake jaw

The evolution of the incredibly complex jaw apparatus of snakes allows many species to consume prey much larger than themselves. This study explores the development, structure and function of two lower jaw specialisations unique to most snake species, namely the free mandibular symphysis and the intramandibular hinge joint.

Integration of the ear: external, middle and inner

Hearing as one of the five human senses plays a crucial role in our quality of life and integration into society, impacting on speech and language skills. Congenital hearing loss has been estimated to occur at an incidence of 1 in 1000 births, and as such has a major impact on the life of many children.

PhD opportunities with the Centre for Host-Microbiome Interactions

What is special about special care patients.

There is no doubt that the majority of disabled people are, and should be, receiving dental treatment in the community within general dental practices. A small, but significant, number of patients are still referred regularly for specialist care from Special Care Dentistry Teams, however, and this study sets out to examine who these special care patients are and what it is that makes them special.

Disabled Dentists: Experiences of people training to be and working as disabled dentists in the UK.

This research will explore the experiences of dental students and practicing dentists self-identifying as having a disability with a focus on identifying barriers to successful practice and the ways these are, or should be, being negotiated.

Social Construction of Dentists: A review of the aims, content and ethos of dental education

There is wide recognition that dentistry is changing and that skills and knowledge needed are also changing. A growing body of researchers are now looking at workforce planning and shaping the workforce of the future with a focus on the mix of skills and professions needed within the dental team (see for example Wanyonyi et al. 2014). What kinds of dentists are we trying to create?

The role of host-microbiome interactions in peri-implant health and disease

The successful management of peri-implantitis is based on the evaluation of composite therapeutic end-points, similar to those of periodontal treatment, that correspond to disease resolution and include the presence of shallow pockets without any bleeding on probing or suppuration and the maintenance of radiographic bone levels.

Impact of vitamin D supplementation on Wnt activity in the development of periodontitis

Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread problem in the UK. Vitamin D plays a protective role against a myriad of chronic diseases. Periodontal disease is the number one cause of tooth loss in the UK. Current treatments fail to reverse existing damage to bone and supporting tissues.

Exploring the role of host-microbiome interactions in the development of periodontal biomarkers and personalised, precision periodontal care.

This translational project aims to explore the role of MAMPs and their interactions with the host immune system in the development of periodontal biomarkers for disease risk assessment and novel therapeutic approaches for personalised, precision periodontal care.

PhD opportunities with the Centre for Dental Education

Investigating the impact of digital media and social media on the dental profession and dental education.

Dental professionals and students have a responsibility to behave professionally both online and offline.

Investigating the role of learning analytics on assessment and learning of clinical skills

Learning in the digital age gives educational institutions opportunities to gather rich data which could be used for inferring the progress of learners in learning technologies and environments. However, while large amounts of data are available, little interpretation about them is being made.

Replicating Dental Caries in a haptically enabled dental virtual reality simulator (HDVRS)

Simulation of dental caries has always been a challenge to truly replicate the texture, softness and colour for haptically enabled virtual simulators. This research project will explore the 1. variations between clinicians on acceptable amounts of caries to leave in a HDVRS 2. develop more realistic caries representations 3. assess student performance in caries removal on the new models

PhD opportunities with the Centre for Oral, Clinical & Translational Sciences

Relationship between biomarkers of periimplantitis and cardiovascular disease risk..

Dental implants are used for treating either partial or complete edentulous patients. Despite their good survival rate, there is a still high prevalence of peri-implant diseases. This is classified as peri-implant mucositis which is reversible inflammation of the soft tissues around an implant and peri-implantitis which involves inflammation leading to loss of supporting bone around an implant. This project will provide novel insights into the role of host responses related to peri-implantitis in predisposing to CVD risk.

Assessing the benefits of learning to fly, for disabled people

Aerobility is a charity which offers those with any disability the opportunity to experience a flight in a small aircraft. For some it is a once in a lifetime experience, for others it can comprise a full course leading to a pilot’s licence. The aim of the charity Is to improve sense of self worth, quality of life and wellbeing of its clients. KCL, through partnership with Aerobillity, is looking to develop an academic assessment of the outcomes for clients, volunteers and the families of those clients

Multimodal label-free optical diagnosis of early oral cancers

Oral cancers are severe life-limiting diseases, particularly when discovered in the later stages. Early detection in precancerous or early cancer stages (i.e., carcinoma in situ) is among the most important measures for reducing morbidity and mortality rates in oral cancer patients.

Functionalisation of PEEK used as a scaffold material enhancing cell proliferation in the rehabilitation of critical size bone defects

The overall aim of this research is to develop a 3D printed PEEK scaffold that has a surface and internal geometry similar to bone which will be further investigated as to whether different surface preparations (i.e. physical, chemical and organic) enhance the proliferation of human (HOB) osteoblast cells and, assess whether any osteo-inductive property can be imparted by specific self-assembling peptides (SAP’s) on the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC’s).

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PhD Student Position in Computational Biology – Somatic Evolution of Cancer Development

10 Apr 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Germany Application Deadline 6 May 2024 - 14:59 (UTC) Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Is the job funded through...

PhD Student ‒ Cell Biology and Immunology

Immunology, Molecular Medicine, Biology , Biochemistry or related fields Have experience with cellular- and molecular biology techniques (FACS, ELISA and qPCR) Are interested in animal studies; experience with

PhD in the field of NMR supported amyloid and bio-condensate structural biology

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PhD position in Behavioral Biology (all genders welcome)

The German Primate Center (DPZ) - Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen conducts basic research in primate biology , infection research and neuroscience. It maintains four field

PhD Position in Tumor Biology

27 Feb 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company University of Wuerzburg Department Biocenter, Dep. of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Researcher

PhD Position – Plant Systems Biology

to international conferences (Co)supervision of Bachelor and Master students Your Profile: Master in bioinformatics, biology or similar with experience in the relevant field Knowledge in programming languages (e.g

bioinformatics, biology or similar with experience in the relevant field Knowledge in programming languages (e.g. Java, Rust, C/C++) and statistical analysis using R/BioConductor/python Experience with

Exciting PhD positions at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)

30 Jan 2024 Job Information Organisation/Company European Molecular Biology Laboratory Research Field Biological sciences Chemistry Computer science Engineering Mathematics Physics Researcher

PhD Position in Biology (f/m/d)

from the earliest possible date, the following 65% position limited to 3 years. PhD Position in Biology (f/m/d) “Application of a high-throughput array tomography vEM pipeline to study the diversity

PhD positions in the field of NMR supported structural biology

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Oral Biology PhD

School of dental medicine, program description.

The PhD program in oral biology provides training for those who wish to pursue basic and/or clinical research in dental medicine or the biomedical sciences. Candidates may include those with bachelor's, master's or DDS (or the equivalent) degrees. The program requires students to be committed to research and an academic career. Students choose an area of concentration from disciplines, but may also combine work in several fields in order to support their research interests. Disciplines include biochemistry, biophysics, clinical studies, developmental biology, epidemiology, immunology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, physiology and pharmacology.

School of Dental Medicine Advanced Education Admissions Office 315 Squire Hall Buffalo, NY 14214 Email:  [email protected] Phone: 716-829-6927

Instruction Method

• In Person   (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Credits required, time-to-degree, application fee.

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.

European Education Area

How to apply for doctoral studies in europe.

Find out how to apply for doctoral studies, including a PhD, in Europe.

Getting started

In Europe, every university sets its own application criteria for doctoral studies. 

To successfully enter the world of research, it´s very important to be proactive and start your preparation early. 

The enrollment procedures take time. Prepare early, check entry requirements and collect your documents. 

Choose your topic

Choose your research topic well before starting your studies. 

Find out which university or programme meets your research interests and your academic background.

Find a supervisor

Finding a supervisor before applying could be either compulsory or advisable and it is usually the applicant’s responsibility. 

Check the research teams in the university and look at the publications written by your potential supervisor, as well as their research projects and supervised dissertations to ensure that his or her research areas match your plans.

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Examine the language skills needed for enrollment. It might be necessary to take a test or present internationally validated test results. 

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The required documents vary. Usually, you need to prepare the following:

• official copy of the previous diploma(s)
• curriculum vitae (CV)
• research proposal for your PhD
• motivation letter
• references and/or recommendation letters

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UCL Division of Biosciences

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Students are regularly monitored by a small committee appointed among experts in the field, which stimulates interactions between laboratories, and excellent courses are offered on generic research and other skills (speaking, writing, imaging, etc.).

1. Programme Requirements  

2. funding options (link to new funding page), 3. how to apply, 4. self funded phd programmes, requirements for all cdb phd programmes.

To register for a PhD you will require one of the following:

- a first or upper second class UK Bachelor's degree in an appropriate subject, or an overseas qualification of equivalent standard from a recognised higher education institution - a recognised Master's degree If you are an overseas applicant you will also require evidence of proficiency in English . The standard of English expected is the 'good level'.

How to Apply

You are welcome to apply and commence studies throughout the year. Step 1: View the list of academic staff and study their research interests by visiting their web page and looking at some of their publications to decide whether you are interested in the research topics in that laboratory. Step 2: E-mail your chosen supervisor(s) to discuss possible projects. This will also ensure that they have space for you in their laboratory and that they will guide you in your application. Step 3: Complete an application form .  Select "Division of Biosciences" for the UCL Department you are applying to and "Research Degree: Cell and Developmental Biology" for Programme Title.

Self Funded PhD Programmes

Developmental and stem cell biology phd programme.

This programme offers a unique environment with one of the largest and strongest concentrations of high quality developmental and stem cell biologists anywhere in the world.

The programme provides training at the interface between developmental and stem cell biology. It is available either as a 3 or 4 year programme. The 4 year version includes a first year with a taught component and rotations in 3 laboratories providing the basis for an informed choice and an excellent platform for progression in the research project in years 2-4. Both include active, small group training in key skills including good writing, experimental design, reviewing papers and many modern techniques as appropriate to the project

First year: 3 rotations of 3 months each in different laboratories and journal clubs overseen by all supervisors on the programme (4 year programme only).

Second year: thesis work starts in August/September of the first year. In the second year, an advanced modern microscopy course and an intensive workshop to develop writing and reviewing skills take place in parallel, with a small group of students.

Third year: continue thesis research work, complemented with experimental design workshops.

Fourth year: complete research project, write up thesis. Workshops on funding, career planning and other skills tailored to each student.

The 3 year version of the programme starts from the "second year" above.

Please complete a UCL Graduate Student application form

Select "Division of Biosciences" for the UCL Department you are applying to, then for Programme Title:

• 4 year programme "RRDDSCS4YR01 Research Degree: Developmental and Stem Cell Biology (4 years)"
• 3 year programme "RRDDSCSING01 Research Degree: Developmental and Stem Cell Biology"

Please note re the application process:

• For the 3 year programme, you can contact prospective supervisors and discuss a project before making your application.  For the 4 year programme, this isn't necessary.
• When you submit your application, an e-mail request will automatically be sent to your referees providing them with a link to a secure website to upload a reference - please ensure that your referees add their references by the deadline. 
• You will be required to upload your transcripts - if you are a current student and do not yet have a final transcript, please upload those from the years you have completed to date.  If you don't have a transcript, please upload a list of your marks in this space and forward the transcript to Admissions as soon as available.
• If you are applying for a UCL Scholarship, please see the 'UCL Scholarships and Funded Programmes' box above as there are additional steps to complete.  For the 4 year programme, as this begins with lab rotations, the lay summary can be a brief outline of your research interests and there is no need to obtain a supervisor's reference as this will be added by the programme director if you are shortlisted. 

Find a PhD Supervisor

If you already have funding in place or in preparation, the next step is to contact potential supervisors whose work interests you to design a project which you can propose on your UCL application form.

How much does a PhD cost?

Many of our students have independent funding, such as foreign government schemes, private support, small scholarships, and savings. Make sure you have enough to cover the 3 or 4 years a PhD takes.

Accommodation

UCL provides around 6000 beds in 26 halls. Our halls vary in size, facilities and history.

Graduate Prospectus

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Diversity and Inclusion

PhD students are part of a friendly, fair, and respectful GEE community. GEE embraces diversity and inclusion.

UCL Doctoral Skills Development Programme

The UCL Doctoral Skills Development Programme (UCL DocSkills) is designed to help you to expand your research and transferable skills in order to support your research, professional development and employability.

UKRI DTPs and CDTs

A majority of our PhD students are fully-funded for four years by Doctoral Training Programmes (DTPs) or Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) research councils, like NERC and BBSRC.

Scholarships Finder

We have several students in receipt of UCL scholarships, including the prestigious Graduate Research Scholarship ( GRS ) and Overseas Research Scholarship ( ORS ), which provide full funding. Outstanding students are strongly encouraged to  contact potential supervisors  in research areas that interest them.

All UCL Funding Schemes

There are many possible sources of financial support for PhD students. This page gives a full description of funding for current and prospective PhD students at UCL.

UK Doctoral Loan Scheme

A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate doctoral course, such as a PhD.

MPhil/PhD Handbook

This gives details of the support you will receive and the milestones you will pass during your PhD journey. CDB Thesis Committees comprise your primary supervisor, your secondary supervisor, and your tertiary supervisor, who usually acts as the committee chair. Each student upgrades from MPhil to PhD status after 12-18 months if approved by their Committee, and must submit their thesis after 3-4 years (5 years if part-time).

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International Programmes 2023/2024

International PhD Programme at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) DKFZ International PhD Programme in Cancer Research

German cancer research center (dkfz) heidelberg • heidelberg.

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Working language: English

Doctoral researchers can join the programme anytime.

Summer selection: 15 May Winter selection: 15 December

The DKFZ International PhD Programme in Cancer Research at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg offers state-of-the-art research opportunities at the forefront of basic, computational, epidemiological, and translational cancer research. DKFZ PhD students receive a doctoral degree from the Biosciences, Medical, or Physics Faculty of the prestigious University of Heidelberg, the oldest university in Germany.

The DKFZ is Germany’s largest biomedical research institute . Around 500 PhD students in over 100 divisions and research groups carry out research to unravel the causes and mechanisms of cancer development and to identify novel tools for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. In recent years, researchers at the DKFZ have been responsible for major advances both in basic research and in the development of novel methods for clinical application. Two researchers of the DKFZ have been awarded the Nobel Prize , namely Harald zur Hausen in 2008 and Stefan Hell in 2014. As part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest research organisation in Germany, the DKFZ has an international and dynamic work environment and provides its scientists with access to state-of-the-art research facilities.

Research at the DKFZ is highly interdisciplinary , which is reflected by the fact that PhD students have an academic background in (molecular) biology, (bio-)chemistry, (bio-)physics, mathematics, computational biology, computer science, epidemiology/public health studies, and related fields . Projects frequently cross traditional research boundaries and draw upon expertise from multiple scientific and clinical disciplines.

Based on a long tradition of scientific interaction between the DKFZ and the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) in Israel, the Graduate School has partnered with the Feinberg Graduate School of the WIS to establish the German-Israeli Helmholtz Research School in Cancer Biology .

For more information, have a look at our website .

The language of the PhD programme is English. Besides receiving supervision from a research group leader, each student has a personal Thesis Advisory Committee . This provides students with further support and advice during the entire duration of the PhD. In addition, PhD students are offered scientific and professional skills courses , lecture series on the current state of cancer research, and career events . Furthermore, they broaden their horizons at PhD retreats and international conferences .

The DKFZ Career Service supports PhD students in planning for a professional future and provides information on different career opportunities. PhD students themselves play a vital role in shaping the programme. They organise many different initiatives and events and are the driving force behind the scientific and social community.

The career prospects after obtaining a PhD from the DKFZ are outstanding. You will find alumni in top positions in academia, industry, and related fields.

• International guest lecturers
• Language training provided
• Training in intercultural skills
• Study trips
• Projects with partners in Germany and abroad
• Helmholtz Graduate Schools

There is no tuition fee at the DKFZ, you will however be required to pay university fees of approx. 190 EUR per semester.

PhD students are fully funded for the duration of the PhD programme.

Applicants from all countries who hold a Master’s degree in a field related to cancer research are invited to apply.

Visit our website for more details on admission requirements .

A language test for English is requested for all applicants except those coming from German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), as well as native English speakers from Australia, Canada, Ireland, UK, and USA. If your studies were in English, then please upload a PDF document from your university (or Director of Studies) in which this is stated. The following proof of English is accepted:

• TOEFL test with a score of 95+ (internet-based), 240+ (computer-based) or 587+ (paper-based)
• IELTS certificate with a band score 7.0+
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English ( CAE )

Please apply via our online application system. The annual application deadlines are 15 May and 15 December. https://www.dkfz.de/en/phd-program/index.html?campaign=phd/daadprog

The DKFZ has a dedicated career service team, which aims to support all PhD students at the DKFZ in planning their professional future. The career service provides:

• career-related workshops and conferences;
• personal career guidance and advise; and
• a career network with DKFZ alumni in academia, industry, and beyond.
• Welcome event
• Buddy programme
• Accompanying programme
• Visa matters
• Specialist counselling

The International Office of the DKFZ provides support for international employees before and after their arrival.

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) Heidelberg

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg is Germany’s largest biomedical research institute. As part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest research organisation in Germany, the DKFZ has an international and dynamic work environment, providing scientists with access to state-of-the-art research facilities and exceptional resources. More than 3,000 employees in over 100 divisions and research groups carry out research to unravel the causes and mechanisms of cancer development and to identify novel tools for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention . Harald zur Hausen (2008) and Stefan Hell (2014) are two researchers of the DKFZ who have been awarded the Nobel Prize. The DKFZ offers attractive prospects and training opportunities for international researchers at all stages of their career.

Heidelberg combines the best of many worlds. With its narrow lanes and ancient buildings, the historic old town immediately transports visitors back into the Middle Ages. Flanked by hills and lush forests, there is plenty to tempt nature-lovers. The gateway to Heidelberg's medieval core is the unmistakable Old Bridge with its two towers. This landmark's nine sandstone arches straddle the Neckar river, whose banks, or Neckarwiese, invite both locals and tourists alike to while away the time.

The city has much to offer the modern-day visitor, including an enviable cultural palette, ranging from theatre and music to film festivals, and even its own beers . Thanks to the presence of many international companies in the region and quality research faculties belonging to the University of Heidelberg, the city is a magnet for cosmopolitan individuals from multicultural backgrounds .

Heidelberg is very much a modern city that prides itself on being at the cutting edge of scientific research . The DKFZ is located in the Neuenheimer Feld, one of the largest biomedical campuses in Germany. This site also hosts the science faculties of Heidelberg University as well as the university hospital and other research departments. DKFZ PhD students may participate in the sports programmes at Heidelberg University.

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PhD in Europe: Biology/Life Science fellowships, positions, scholarships

Find a PhD position in Europe with the help of bigsciences.com. For master’s students looking to advance their professional careers in research, it is a great place to find opportunities and employment.

Fellowships for PhD in Europe

Phd: doctoral student position (m/f/d) | receptor structures at the plant-microbe interface, max-planck-institute, germany, europe, april 11, 2024.

Published Date: April 10, 2024. A doctoral student position is available in the Förderer laboratory in the research project ‘Molecular basis of viral recognition and associated plant signalling’, at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Plant Physiology in Potsdam, Germany. The project includes state-of-the-art cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM) of proteins involved …

PhD position in Machine-learning-enabled Substrate Specificity Analysis of Carbohydrate-acting Enzymes from the Gut Microbiome, Wageningen University, Netherlands, Europe

April 9, 2024.

Last Date: 15 April 2024. Your job Would you like to participate in an exciting interdisciplinary applied science project involving both academic and industry partners to study how the microbiome is able to help humans digest diverse fibers? Do you enjoy collaboration and teamwork while being at the cutting edge …

Phd position – Evaluation of restoration measures for fish in the River Meuse, Wageningen University, Netherlands, Europe

Last Date: 29 April 2024. Your job The Aquaculture and Fisheries group at Wageningen University is looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is interested to advance science by evaluating river restoration measures in the River Meuse (the Netherlands), with the aim to establish the role of habitat quality and connectivity for more …

PhD position on multi-breed multi-trait beef cattle international genomic evaluations for novel traits and small populations, Wageningen University, Netherlands, Europe

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Last Date: 22 April 2024. Your job Are you looking for a PhD and interested in quantitative genomics? Do you want to develop innovative international genomic evaluations for sustainable beef cattle breeding using multi-country datasets? Then, this PhD vacancy may be of interest to you. The Animal Breeding and Genomics …

PhD in MRI elastography and shear measurements of self-healing materials, Wageningen University, Netherlands, Europe

Published Date: April 9, 2024. Location Wageningen Respond Click here to respond Your job The “Self-healing under stress” project builds on complementary developments between the Laboratory of Biophysics (BIP) and Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter (PCC) research groups at WUR, respectively on in situ MRI techniques and synthetic bio-inspired polymers …

PhD Position – Functional-Structural Plant Modelling, Forschungszentrum Julich, Germany, Europe

Last Date: submit your application as soon as possible. Your Job: The work will be part of the BMBF project “Rhizosphere processes and yield decline in wheat crop rotations (RhizoWheat)” in collaboration with University of Kiel, the Institute of Sugar Beet Research and the Julius-Kühn-Institut, Institute for Epidemiology and Pathogen …

PhD Position – Plant Systems Biology, Forschungszentrum Julich, Germany, Europe

Last Date: submit your application as soon as possible. Your Job: Your Profile: Our Offer: We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree: …

PhD Position – Modeling and simulation of memristive devices for application in neuromorphic systems, Forschungszentrum Julich, Germany, Europe

Published Date: 19.03.2024. Your Job: The aim of this doctoral project is to develop physical simulation models for memristive devices. In particular, a compact model that describes the switching behavior of gradual switching VCM cells has to be developed. Based on the models, design rules for the usage of memristive …

PhD Position – EPR Spectroscopy to Investigate Redox and Electron Transport Processes in Polymer Batteries, Forschungszentrum Julich, Germany, Europe

Published Date: 22.03.2024. Your Job: Organic radical polymer-based batteries (ORB) have garnered significant attention primarily due to their exceptional fast charging/discharging characteristics and the potential to replace rare and potentially toxic metals. The batteries rely on organic redox-active polymers (ORP) that undergo rapid oxidation and reduction reactions. The high power …

Postdoc position – plant-based protein ingredients in foods, Aarhus University, Denmark, Europe

Last Date: 25 Apr, 2024 The Department of Food Science, Aarhus University (Denmark), invites applications for a 3 year 9 month postdoc position within food physics and protein chemistry, in particular plant-based protein functionality in food matrices and interaction with other food components.   The starting date is 15. June, 2024, …

PhD Scholarship (3 years, full time) in Environmental and Health Psychology at the University of Copenhagen (Denmark), University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

April 6, 2024.

Last Date: 01-05-2024. The preferred starting date is 1. September 2024, or as soon as possible hereafter. Who are we looking for?We are looking for a PhD candidate for a project spanning environmental and health psychology, investigating the relationship between physiology and psychology in response to extreme heat. The position is …

PhD Position in Energy, Environment and Ocean’s Law, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

Last Date: 01-05-2024. The Center for Climate Change Law and Governance (CLIMA) at the Faculty of Law of the University of Copenhagen in collaboration with The Ocean Institute (Tænketanken Hav) is seeking applicants for a PhD position on the topic of ‘Reconciling the Development of Offshore Wind Energy and the Protection …

PhD fellowship on the Consumption of Volatile Organic Compounds by Plant-Associated Microbial Communities, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

Last Date:  05-05-2024. A 3-year PhD position on the consumption of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by plant-associated microbial communities is offered at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. The position will be based at Center for Volatile Interactions (www.VOLT.ku.dk), a Center of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. …

Postdoctoral position in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

Last Date: 05-05-2024. The Department of Communication, Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen (UCPH), Denmark, invites applications for two or more 2-year postdoctoral positions in Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence to be filled by September 1 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The positions are for 2 years. Job content Artificial Intelligence has made its way into our everyday life and …

PhD fellowship in Ancient DNA and Palaeoecology of Arctic Marine Mammals at the Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

Last Date: 13 May 2024. Our group and researchThe successful candidate will be part of the Molecular Ecology and Global Climate Change group, led by Professor Eline Lorenzen, within the Section for Molecular Ecology & Evolution based at the Globe Institute. In the group, we integrate biomolecular data from past and present populations …

PhD in Asylum Decision-Making and the Reception of International Rulings, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, Europe

Last Date: 26 May 2024. The Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen, is seeking applications for a position as PhD. The position is part of the research project “Anchoring International Law’s Dynamism: Tracing Denmark’s Reception of International Rulings (ANCHOR)” and is available from 1 September 2024 or as soon as possible …

Postdoc in Computational Pathology, Masaryk University, Czech Republic, Europe

March 19, 2024, the uni jobs.

Last Date: 31 Mar 2024. Workplace: RECETOX, Faculty of Science, Masaryk University in Brno, Czech RepublicType of Contract: temporary position with 1-year contract (with possible extension), non-academicWorking Hours: 1,0 FTE (full-time employment of 40 hours per week)Expected Start Date: negotiable with respect to immigration timelines for non-EU candidatesNumber of Open Positions: 1                                             Pay: negotiableApplication …

Research Assistant / Associate in Marine Hydrodynamics, University of Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Last Date: 26 March 2024. Salary: Research Assistant  £31,396 to £32,982 per annum Research Associate £33,966 to £44,263 per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and …

Research Associate, School of Computing at the University of Kent, UK

Last Date: Sunday 07 April 2024. We seek a talented and motivated Research Associate to join the School of Computing at the University of Kent. The Research Associate will participate in cutting edge research on type-based enforcement and compilation techniques for enforcement of security properties of higher-order programs. The position …

PhD position in Organic Chemistry towards Green Methodology Development, Linkoping University, Sweden, Europe

March 11, 2024.

Last Date: April 11, 2024. We have the power of over 40,000 students and co-workers. Students who provide hope for the future. Co-workers who contribute to Linköping University meeting the challenges of the day. Our fundamental values rest on credibility, trust and security. By having the courage to think freely …

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Phd in molecular life sciences.

Our PhD programme Molecular Life Sciences, which is part of the  Graduate School of Life Sciences  at Utrecht University aims to provide PhD candidates with a solid and broad knowledge of structural biology, and biochemistry. The programme organizes course on several technologies used in structural biology. Scientists from all over the world are invited to present their research in the Bijvoet Seminar series, organized to expose the PhD candidates in the programme to research performed in the wider scientific community.

All PhD candidates in the MLS programme are also expected to attend the PhD evenings  which are organized by the PhD platform  of the Bijvoet School, which represents all MLS PhD candidates. At these occasions PhD candidates or postdocs from the Bijvoet School present their work to each other and often these lectures are followed by an informal dinner to enhance social cohesion between the different research groups.

Finally, one of the highlights in the programme is the yearly Bijvoet Tutorial Symposium. This symposium presents Bijvoet PhD candidates with an opportunity to present their research and always features renowned international speakers in the field of structural biology.

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PhD in Oral Biology

PhD programs at the College of Dentistry are specially adapted to the multidisciplinary nature of oral health research. We offer a PhD in oral biology, as well as combined programs with biomedical sciences, neuroscience and biomedical engineering.

The Ohio State University Oral Biology PhD Program is an interdisciplinary program at one of the most comprehensive health sciences center in America, with faculty from the Colleges of Dentistry, Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, as well as other units on campus.

It focuses on the structure, development and function of the tissues of the oral cavity; the interrelationships of these tissues with other organ systems; and the materials used to restore them. As a student, you will have the opportunity to participate in outstanding research in such areas as cancer research, the chemical senses, psychoneuroimmunology, microbial pathogenesis, oral infectious disease, biomaterials and molecular genetics.

Graduates of this program will be prepared for research and teaching careers in either a university or non-academic setting.

This program includes a five-year study leading to a PhD in oral biology. The major goal of the program is to prepare researchers and scholars for careers in either academia, such as academic biology or dentistry, or industry, particularly in oral health-related fields. The emphasis throughout the program is on the application of modern biological approaches to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of oral diseases, as well as the understanding of normal oral function.

The minimum academic degree for entrance into the program is a BS degree. A graduate student who holds a DDS or DMD degree and is pursuing a PhD in oral biology may qualify for a training grant to fully support their studies for at least five years, if they are also a US citizen and a permanent resident. 

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Degree and Training Programs

Understanding the value of both graduate and clinical training, faculty in the College of Dentistry developed the curriculum for the integrated DDS/PhD program. This is a seven-year program leading to a DDS/PhD degree for students who are motivated to pursue both research and clinical careers.

The program is currently supported by a T32 Training Grant, the Multidisciplinary Academic Research Training in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Sciences (MARTDOCS) program , which provides both tuition and stipend support to exceptional trainees.

Approximately two students are admitted into the dual-degree program each year. Acceptance by both the DDS and Oral Biology PhD programs is required for admission into this program.

Students interested in this program should contact Dr. John Sheridan or Dr. Susan Mallery at [email protected] .

The program provides research training to outstanding DDS/DMD post-graduates who wish to earn a PhD degree. Advanced clinical residencies in some specialties integrated into PhD training are available. A US citizen and a permanent resident who holds a DDS or DMD degree and is pursuing training in an advanced clinical specialty within the Oral Biology PhD program may qualify for a training grant to fully support their studies for at least five years. Acceptance into both the specialty program and the Oral Biology PhD program is essential for admission into this program.

Multidisciplinary Academic Research Training in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Sciences (MARTDOCS)

This program provides exceptional training and significant financial support at a variety of career levels to those dedicated to becoming the next generation of academicians and clinician scientists. We are accepting applications for the MARTDOCS program. There are currently openings for: Postdoctoral Scholars, PhD Students and Dual Degree (DDS/PhD) trainees. Learn more about the T32 Training Grant .

The Oral Biology program ranges from basic cell biology to system biology to biomaterials. All students are expected to be versed in the basics of cell function. Every student is required to successfully complete a core curriculum that includes the following courses:

• Stats 5301, Intermediate Data Analysis I
• Dent 8840, Current Issues in Biology
• Pharm 7510, Professional and Ethical Issues in Biomedical Sciences
• Dent 7029, Graduate Student Seminar Series

Although this course is not part of the core curriculum, students also typically earn a minimum of six credits in Dent 8901, Oral Biology Laboratory Rotations.

In conjunction with their adviser, students develop track-specific coursework appropriate to their research interests. These areas of study include:

Biomaterials

Cellular and molecular biology, hard tissue, immunology and inflammation, microbiology/microbiome, neuroscience, areas of study.

Current research in biomaterials encompasses physical, chemical and biological aspects of ceramic, metal, polymer and composite materials. Research techniques employed include analytical and descriptive spectrometry, analytical electron microscopy, cell culturing, human visual evaluation, mechanical testing, rheology, thermal analysis (including calorimetry and thermomechanical analysis), and x-ray diffractometry.

The research interests of the faculty include signaling, gene expression, recruitment and function of inflammatory/immune cells, the regulation of wound healing, viral immunity, bacterial immunity, neuroendocrine modulation of inflammatory/immune responses, and cancer immunobiology. The investigators in this group have major interactions with other basic science departments on campus and have joint appointments in the Comprehensive Cancer Center, Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience and the Institute for Behavioral Medicine.

Faculty study microbial communities in the mouth and other mucosal surfaces, using techniques ranging from traditional microbial culturing to state of the art next generation sequencing. Research interests include the contribution of microbial communities to the development of diseases, like carries and periodontitis, as well as to basic physiological processes in the body such as immune system activity. Researchers in this group regularly interact with other basic scientists and clinicians through participation in the Center for Microbial Interface Biology, Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity, and Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research at the Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University as well as the Center for Microbial Pathogenesis at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Investigations in the area of mineralized tissues include the study of function and regulation of bone and the biomechanical and clinical impact of dental and orthopedic implants. Researchers are currently studying bone metabolism and interactions with materials at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels.

A number of program faculty are studying basic molecular or cellular processes or applying cell and molecular techniques to understand a diverse set of biological problems. Among the topics currently being investigated are: the genetics of craniofacial abnormalities, mechanisms of oral infectious diseases, extracellular matrix and hard tissue biogenesis, hormonal regulation, signal transduction, and cancer cell biology.

The College of Dentistry offers specialized studies in neurobiology related to oral function. Faculty research interests include oral sensory function related to taste and pain, oral motor function with respect to development, central pattern generation and unique craniofacial muscle phenotypes, and neuroimmunology.

Ready to Apply?

In the Ohio State graduate school application under Graduate Study Plan, list Graduate Programs as Oral Biology.

Still have questions? Visit the Oral Biology FAQ page or contact us.  

Graduate Studies Committee:   

• Dr.  Brian Foster , chair '26 (Division of Biosciences)
• Dr. Zongyang Sun , '23 (Division of Orthodontics)
• Dr. Binnaz Leblebicioglu , '24 (Division of Periodontology)
• Dr. John Bartlett , '25 (Division of Biosciences)
• Dr. Sarah Peters , '27 (Division of Biosciences)
• Graduate Student Representative
• Dr.  John Walters  (ex-officio, Associate Dean, Advanced & Graduate Education)

Admissions contact:

Jessica Almikhi, MEd Program Coordinator Office of Graduate Studies The Ohio State University College of Dentistry 305 W. 12th Ave. Columbus, OH 43210 [email protected] Fax: 614-688-5470

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PhD in Oral Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences

For contact information, please visit the Graduate Medical Sciences website .

Applicants interested in the PhD program in Oral Biology must apply to the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) .

A PhD in Oral Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences is offered by the Department of Translational Dental Medicine at Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. The PhD program in Oral Biology recruits students with backgrounds in the life and basic sciences who are interested in additional advanced training in dental and medical sciences.

The aim of this program is to educate students in modern scientific approaches to oral biology and oral disease. The PhD program is designed for the student whose primary goal is to pursue a career in oral biology research. The oral cavity is unique regarding its microbiology, connective tissue structures, and host responses. Moreover, oral diseases present unsolved scientific challenges and novel biological phenomena. The importance of understanding the oral biology of diseases whose incidence and severity increase with age is clearly understood within the context of current demographic trends.

Research Topics

Among the research topics explored in Oral Biology are:

• Protein-mineral interactions and their role in the function of hard tissues
• Oral host defense mechanisms in periodontal disease
• Intercellular signaling in oral tissues and cells
• Regulation of connective tissue accumulation in mineralized and nonmineralized oral tissues
• Salivary gland development
• Mechanisms of tumor suppression
• Molecular and cellular aspects of oral cancer to develop novel therapeutic opportunities
• Regulation of genes
• Genetic mouse models of inherited human oral pathologies to determine molecular mechanisms of disease
• Osteocyte biology and systemic interactions
• Bone mechanobiology and tissue regeneration
• Cell stress and regulation of gene expression
• Mechanisms of diabetic bone abnormalities
• Novel roles and mechanisms of lysyl oxidases in cancer and fibrosis

In addition, research projects may include clinical components focusing on inflammation, periodontal disease, tissue fibrosis, aging, developmental defects, and oral cancer. These studies will be carried out in collaboration with the clinical faculty at Clinical Research Center, located at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

Selection & Duration

The PhD program selects candidates who clearly express the desire to pursue a career in research that is related to oral and craniofacial tissues and pathologies. The PhD program requires a minimum of five years, with extensive didactic and research training. The PhD in Oral Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences is also available to qualified MD/PhD students after completion of two preclinical years of medical school. All students will submit a written dissertation describing their research carried out under the direction of a member of the Program faculty.

Learning Outcomes

The following learning objectives are to be fulfilled by all Oral Biology PhD candidates. Students will:

• Gain in-depth scientific background and broad knowledge of the biomedical sciences through coursework and seminars, and by preparing for and passing comprehensive qualifying examinations.
• Become proficient in designing and implementing experimental approaches to answer specific questions in oral biology or in related biomedical sciences.
• Learn how to critically evaluate the scientific literature, and will become proficient in communicating analyses of scientific studies both orally and in writing.
• Contribute to the body of scientific knowledge and advance their respective fields through their research activities, as seen ultimately in publications stemming from their dissertation.

Requirements and Curriculum

Post-bachelor’s candidates.

Post-bachelor’s PhD candidates will complete at least 40 credits of didactic coursework and credits in dissertation directed laboratory research for a total of 64 credits. It is anticipated that most candidates will require five years to fulfill these requirements.

Additional credits to complete the 40 credits didactic course requirements will be obtained from at least two courses in biochemistry, biophysics, physiology, anatomy, microbiology, or other graduate medical science courses with permission from the instructor, the advisor, and the PhD program director.

Post-Graduate Didactic Coursework

Students already holding a master’s degree or dental and medical degrees may be permitted to complete 12–16 credits of didactic coursework. This requires specific approval from the Director of Graduate Studies for the PhD in Oral Biology, and must be specifically requested by the student. The choice of courses will depend on the specific background and training of the student.

The course curriculum consists of the following core didactic courses, plus supplementary courses selected from the following list of graduate school courses offered by the School of Dental Medicine. Course descriptions taught by the School of Dental Medicine follow the course listings.

Required Courses

• GMS FC 701 Protein Structure, Catalysts, and Interaction
• GMS FC 702 Structure and Function of the Genome
• GMS FC 703 Architecture and Dynamics of the Cell
• GMS FC 704 Mechanisms of Cell Communication
• GMS OB 763 Intro to Oral Biology 1
• GMS OB 764 Intro to Oral Biology 2
• GMS OB 766 Oral Immunology and Microbiology
• GMS OB 700 Applied Statistics or equivalent
• GMS OB 800 Advanced Oral Biology
• GMS OB 805 Oral Biology seminars
• GMS OB 806 Oral Biology seminars

Additional Courses

• Microbiology
• Division Courses

Note that we offer Advanced Oral Biology (SDM OB 800) every two years. This allows for a class size of six PhD candidates from the Division of Oral Biology. Thus, some PhD candidates take this course in year three instead of year two. If we find that the class size is greatly increased due to course enrollment by interested students from other Graduate Medical Sciences departments, we will consider offering this course every year.

Graduation Requirements

Qualifying examination.

Successful candidates will pass a comprehensive/qualifying examination by the end of the second year. The qualifying examination committee consists of five core faculty members of the Division of Oral Biology. It meets yearly to evaluate students’ performance and to design the examination. The examination includes written and oral components. The same committee administers both the written and oral components of the exam. The written component is given at the end of the first year and covers knowledge in biochemistry, oral microbiology, and topics covered in Basic Processes in Oral Biology (GMS OB 763 and 764). The written exam consists of short answer and essay questions. The oral exam is given upon the completion of the second year. The exam is designed for each student taking into consideration the courses taken. The two-hour oral exam covers both knowledge and ability to critically evaluate current research in oral biology. Recent scientific papers are chosen and assigned by the committee in advance of the exam.

Students are required to maintain a minimum of a B average in all course work. Six credits of C+ or lower will result in termination of the student from the program.

During the first year, each student is required to complete at least three research rotations in the program faculty laboratories. This is supervised and coordinated by the Chair of the Student Affairs Committee, who will serve as advisor to all PhD candidates prior to choosing their research advisor. By the end of the first year, each student is required to request a research advisor and a research topic as directed by the Student Affairs Committee.

Dissertation

Candidates for the PhD are required to submit a written dissertation describing original research and demonstrating the development of independent scholarship. Dissertation research is conducted under the supervision and guidance of the research advisor, a member of the faculty (see Faculty Listing).

Assignment of students to laboratories by the Student Affairs Committee and the Department of Molecular & Cell Biology

In consultation with the advisor, a student selects a minimum of four additional faculty members to act as the Dissertation Advisory Committee for a total of at least five members. This committee has the power to recommend to the Student Affairs Committee that a student be placed on probation. If the student fails to meet requirements specified by the Student Affairs Committee in consultation with the Dissertation Advisory Committee, the student may be dismissed from the PhD Program in Oral Biology without award of the PhD.

Students are required to defend their dissertations at final oral examinations. They are expected to demonstrate expertise in their chosen field of specialization and to provide documentation of their contribution to the accumulated body of knowledge. The oral examination is conducted by the Dissertation Committee composed of at least five members of the School of Dental Medicine and the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine faculty. It is expected that members of the candidates Dissertation Advisory Committee will also serve on the Dissertation Committee. One member of the Dissertation Committee must be from a department other than the Division of Oral Biology. In some cases, at the discretion of the Chair of the Dissertation of the Committee, one of the five Dissertation Committee members could be appointed from outside the Boston University’s Dental School and Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

Students who fail to meet any requirement for the PhD may be dismissed from the PhD Program without award of any degree. Students can petition the GMS Student Affairs Committee for award of the MSD. The award of the MSD depends upon didactic and research accomplishments and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Award of the MSD requires, in addition, approval by the Dean of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

Application & Admission

The PhD in Oral Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences is administered jointly through the Department of Translational Dental Medicine at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine and Graduate Medical Sciences at the BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine . Applications are to be submitted through the Program in Biomedical Sciences (PiBS) . Members of the Department of Translational Dental Medicine serve on the Graduate Medical Sciences PhD Admissions Committee that supports the Program in Biomedical Sciences.

Requirements

Requirements for admission to the PhD in Oral Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences are identical to those for all departmental PhDs administered by Graduate Medical Sciences as described in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the Graduate Medical Sciences catalog. Principal requirements are summarized as follows:

• Students, who have completed an undergraduate degree, preferably with a major in the biological, chemical, or physical sciences, as well as master, dental, and medical degree holders, will be eligible for the PhD program.
• A minimum of 28 credits, or the equivalent, of courses in the biological and the physical sciences is required.
• Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and must achieve a score of at least 100 (internet version).

Projected Enrollment

An enrollment of approximately three full-time students per year is anticipated. This will result in a program as large as, and not exceeding, 15 total enrolled students in five years.

Administration

The PhD program is administered principally by the Student Affairs Committee. This committee is comprised of all core faculty from the Department of Translational Dental Medicine, coordinates laboratory rotations, and addresses student and faculty concerns. This committee works closely with the Qualifying Exam Committee. Dr. Philip Trackman is currently chair of the division’s Student Affairs Committee and the qualifying exam committee.

Relationship to Existing Programs

The PhD in Oral Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences was developed to address critical issues relating to oral biology and medicine and to educate students to apply the most sophisticated basic science approaches to oral health issues. These include: structure, function, and developmental modeling of exocrine salivary glands; mineralization and microbiology of oral hard tissues; and issues relating to immune responses and oral non-immune defense systems, and the etiology of oral cancer. Because of its scope, and because within the University there is no program concerned with the molecular and cellular basis of oral health issues, the PhD in Oral Biology, Program in Biomedical Sciences is unique at Boston University.

In particular, we have considered possible overlaps with biochemistry, microbiology, and immunology. Due to the uniqueness of the oral cavity with respect to non-immune defense systems, oral microbiology, salivary gland biology, and aspects of mineralized and soft tissues in the oral cavity, we conclude that there are no conflicting overlaps. The need for PhD programs in Oral Biology has been emphasized by the American Association of Dental Schools since 1986. Official recognition of the emergence of Oral Biology as a unique discipline occurred in the form of published curriculum guidelines for advanced Oral Biology degree programs [ Journal of Dental Education (1986)]. Thus, the proposed program will complement the existing PhD programs at the Medical Center by applying knowledge and basic science methodologies to the unique questions posed in oral biology.

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