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Oral microbiology and periodontitis research · Periodontics

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h-index37
i10-index54
Publications112
Citations10,904

Grants

6 total · 0 active

NIH #R21DE028609

Exploring the Ecological Roles of Mutanic Acid and Mutanicyclin; Two Novel Small Molecules Produced by Streptococcus mutans

Amount
$200K–$300K
Period
2019-04-01 → 2021-03-31
PIs
1

Awarded at J. CRAIG VENTER INSTITUTE, INC.

NIH #R00DE024543

Investigating Oral Pathogen Virulence within Complex Oral Biofilm Communities

Amount
$200K–$300K
Period
2016-08-23 → 2019-06-30
PIs
1

Awarded at J. CRAIG VENTER INSTITUTE, INC.

NIH #K99DE024543

Investigating oral pathogen virulence within complex oral biofilm communities

Amount
<$100K
Period
2014-07-01 → 2016-06-30
PIs
1

Awarded at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES

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All Grants

6 total · 0 active

NIH #R21DE028609

Exploring the Ecological Roles of Mutanic Acid and Mutanicyclin; Two Novel Small Molecules Produced by Streptococcus mutans

Amount
$200K–$300K
Period
2019-04-01 → 2021-03-31
PIs
1

Awarded at J. CRAIG VENTER INSTITUTE, INC.

NIH #R00DE024543

Investigating Oral Pathogen Virulence within Complex Oral Biofilm Communities

Amount
$200K–$300K
Period
2016-08-23 → 2019-06-30
PIs
1

Awarded at J. CRAIG VENTER INSTITUTE, INC.

NIH #K99DE024543

Investigating oral pathogen virulence within complex oral biofilm communities

Amount
<$100K
Period
2014-07-01 → 2016-06-30
PIs
1

Awarded at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES

NSF #1138371

RUI: Collaborative research - Genetic and Cell Behavioral Characterization of Nonrandom Mating in Arabidopsis Thaliana

Amount
$100K–$200K
Period
2011-03-01 → 2013-08-31
PIs
1

Awarded at Lafayette College

NSF #0744943

RUI: Collaborative research - Genetic and Cell Behavioral Characterization of Nonrandom Mating in Arabidopsis Thaliana

Amount
—
Period
2008-06-01 → 2011-07-31
PIs
1

Awarded at Spelman College

NSF #0544349

RIG/CAA: Unique Mechanisms of Pollen Tube Germination in Arabidopsis Thaliana

Amount
$100K–$200K
Period
2006-08-01 → 2008-07-31
PIs
1

Awarded at Spelman College

Recent Public Signals

  1. New preprint: Complex microbial consortia improve yield and physiological performance of leafy greens under deficit irrigation2026-04-06
  2. New paper: Microbial inoculation increases maize yield and root biomass across smallholder farming systems in Rwanda2026-03-21

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