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Oral microbiology and periodontitis research · Periodontics

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h-index76
i10-index220
Publications320
Citations22,219

Grants

9 total · 1 active

NIH #R01DE032834

Caries resistance mechanisms in high-risk Indigenous children

Active
Amount
$800K–$900K
Period
2023-04-04 → 2028-03-31
PIs
3

Awarded at ADA FORSYTH INSTITUTE, INC.

NIH #R01DE023810

Domestication and characterization of TM7-the most elusive oral phylum

Amount
$600K–$700K
Period
2014-03-01 → 2024-02-29
PIs
3

Awarded at ADA FORSYTH INSTITUTE, INC.

NIH #R01DE026186

Studying the Protective Effects of Normal Oral Flora

Amount
$400K–$500K
Period
2018-08-01 → 2022-07-31
PIs
3

Awarded at ADA FORSYTH INSTITUTE, INC.

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All Grants

9 total · 1 active

NIH #R01DE032834

Caries resistance mechanisms in high-risk Indigenous children

Active
Amount
$800K–$900K
Period
2023-04-04 → 2028-03-31
PIs
3

Awarded at ADA FORSYTH INSTITUTE, INC.

NIH #R01DE023810

Domestication and characterization of TM7-the most elusive oral phylum

Amount
$600K–$700K
Period
2014-03-01 → 2024-02-29
PIs
3

Awarded at ADA FORSYTH INSTITUTE, INC.

NIH #R01DE026186

Studying the Protective Effects of Normal Oral Flora

Amount
$400K–$500K
Period
2018-08-01 → 2022-07-31
PIs
3

Awarded at ADA FORSYTH INSTITUTE, INC.

NIH #R01DE020102

Making a quantum leap in plaque research with modern sciences

Amount
$400K–$500K
Period
2018-09-01 → 2020-11-30
PIs
3

Awarded at ADA FORSYTH INSTITUTE, INC.

NIH #R13DE028493

The Uncultivable Bacteria

Amount
<$100K
Period
2018-09-01 → 2019-08-31
PIs
1

Awarded at ADA FORSYTH INSTITUTE, INC.

NIH #R01DE021108

Molecular analysis of F. nucleatum interspecies interactions in biofilms

Amount
$300K–$400K
Period
2011-07-11 → 2016-06-30
PIs
2

Awarded at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES

NIH #R43DE019970

Developing acid-activated antimicrobial peptides to control dental caries

Amount
<$100K
Period
2009-08-17 → 2011-07-31
PIs
2

Awarded at C3 JIAN, LLC

NIH #R01GM054666

Intercellular Signaling in Myxococcus xanthus

Amount
$300K–$400K
Period
1996-08-01 → 2011-04-30
PIs
1

Awarded at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES

NIH #R42MD001831

Targeted antimicrobial therapy for dental caries

Amount
$500K–$600K
Period
2005-09-30 → 2010-08-31
PIs
2

Awarded at C3 JIAN, LLC

Recent Public Signals

  1. New paper: Analyzing The Structure Of Oral Biofilms At Micron Level (International Dental Journal)2025-10-01
  2. New NIH award: Caries resistance mechanisms in high-risk Indigenous children2023-04-04

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  • Publications as of 2026-07-09
  • Grants as of 2026-09-03

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ORCID: 0000-0003-2435-9256

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