Research Conducted at NIDCR (Intramural)

The NIDCR Division of Intramural Research supports outstanding basic, translational, and clinical research and training to advance our understanding of biological processes relevant to dental, oral, and craniofacial health.

Intramural Research Areas

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Craniofacial Developmental, Cell, & Matrix Biology

Exploring fundamental questions concerning the mechanisms of tissue morphogenesis, cellular function, differentiation and cancer, with the goal of preventing and treating craniofacial disorders.

microscopic colored image of epithelial salivary gland

Epithelial & Salivary Gland Biology & Dysfunction

Investigating cellular, molecular, and genetic mechanisms underlying development, differentiation, and secretory physiology with the aim to repair and regenerate function.

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Immunology & Inflammation

Research on mucosal immunology, oral inflammatory diseases, and immune tolerance/autoimmunity.

Sensory Biology

Investigating fundamental mechanisms of sensation including taste, somatosensation, and pain, while developing novel strategies to control pain.

Fibrous dysplasia (FD) bone from a patient with McCune-Albright syndrome

Skeletal Biology

Development and maintenance of skeletal tissues, defined as teeth, bone, cartilage, and their associated tissues, with emphasis on the cells, genes, matrix-associated macromolecules, and related proteases of these tissues.

Investigators

Dr. Deborah Philp instructing a student trainee

Training Opportunities

NIDCR's Clinical Director providing training

Office of the Clinical Director

Technology Transfer

Last Reviewed

February 2018

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Research Conducted at NIDCR (Intramural)