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Philips Institute for Oral Health Research

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    • M.S. in Microbiology and Immunology
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Philips Institute for Oral Health ResearchPhilips Institute for Oral Health Research

  • Style guide
  • About us
    • Administration
    • History
    • Living in Richmond
    • Facilities
  • Postgraduate studies
    • M.S. in Microbiology and Immunology
      • Admission
      • Curriculum
    • Ph.D. in Oral Health Research
      • Admission
      • Financial support
      • Curriculum
      • Student life
    • Summer Research Program
      • Application process
    • D.D.S./Ph.D. in Oral Health Research
  • Research
    • Cancer
    • Bacterial infection and inflammation
    • Oral health services
  • Investigators
  • Contact us
    • Parking and directions

Scientists with Unstoppable
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The mission of VCU Philips Institute for Oral Health Research is to carry out fundamental research on diseases of the oral cavity and head and neck, and to translate the knowledge gained for the improvement of human health.

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Postgraduate studies

Our graduate research programs provide training for students who wish to pursue research in oral health and biomedical science. We have three main research themes: Cancer, Bacterial infection and inflammation and Bioengineering. Our programs include: M.S in Microbiology and Immunology, Oral Biology Track, Ph.D. in Oral Health Research, with concentrations in cancer, infection and inflammation and a dual D.D.S./Ph.D. Degree.

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Associate dean for research

Iain M. Morgan, Ph.D.
Phone: (804) 827-6262
Email: immorgan@vcu.edu 

 
Associate dean for graduate studies

Oonagh Loughran, Ph.D.
Phone: (804) 828-3910
Email: oloughran@vcu.edu

 
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Research programs

  

Dr. Anthony Faber
Cancer

​​The focus of cancer research in the Philips Institute is to gain understanding of fundamental genetic and cellular mechanisms that contribute to the formation of cancer and to exploit this understanding for therapeutic gain.

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Bacterial Infection and Inflammation

Research in this area addresses oral bacteria, their interactions with one another and the host, and their role in extra-oral diseases. Periodontal disease is a particular focus of the Philips Institute.

Bacterial Infection and Inflammation

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Oral Health Services

The Oral Health Services Research Core partners in strategic initiatives with the university, health system and community to improve and integrate oral health into overall healthcare. This is a critical area of research expertise that our school is developing to position ourselves for research and education in oral health services and public health dentistry.

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#9 in research funding

VCU ranks among public dental schools in National Institutes of Health research funding.

$6.6M+ in NIH funding

We are a national leader in oral health science with $6.6M+ in NIH research funding.

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Are you ready to take the next step toward your career with our graduate research programs? Apply to our program or reach out to us for more information!

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Richmond, VA 23298-0566
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"As a scholarship recipient, I feel honored to be recognized for my hard work and dedication. Not only does this scholarship help me financially, but it motivates me to continually push myself toward achieving my goals.”

Anastasia Bogachov (Class of 2024)
Recipient of the Denise T. Nguyen, D.D.S. Endowed Scholarship

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