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Masters in Biology, Track in Oral Biology
Program Description
The faculty of the College of Dentistry, through the Department of Biology at the Graduate School of Arts and Science is pleased to announce the introduction of a revitalized, state-of-science track in Oral Biology with two distinct areas of specialization. These areas are 1) the Research-Intensive track and 2) the Didactic-Intensive track. The focus of the Research-Intensive track is to complete a mentored research project while the Didactic-Intensive track allows a greater diversity of classroom learning and less emphasis on hands-on research training. The Oral Biology track is contained in the M.S. Program in Biology at the Graduate School of Arts and Science and therefore is open only to students with a minimum of a baccalaureate or equivalent degree, alone or combined with advanced clinical training. Candidates are chosen based on their academic records and recommendations and an assessment of the candidate's scholarly potential. All candidates must meet the requirements of the Department of Biology of the Graduate School of Arts and Science and the College of Dentistry. (For those with medical or dental degrees, other standardized tests such as the MCAT or DAT, can be used in lieu of the GRE). For those interested in bioinformatics, computer programming experience is strongly encouraged. Applicants whose native language is not English must submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores.
For the Research-Intensive track, the student chooses a mentor and after both mentor and M.S. student decide upon a research project, the student will be allowed to pursue the Research-Intensive track. The mentored research project
will lead to the required research paper which will be in the form of a thesis and/or peer reviewed paper.. For the Didactic-Intensive Track, a scholarly and in-depth description of an area of oral biology must be completed that is approved by the student's advisor.
Courses are taught at both the New York University's College of Dentistry and its Graduate School of Arts and Science (Department of Biology). Students are awarded the M.S. degree on completion of 36 credits with an average of B or better and a qualifying paper.
Highly Recommended Courses from the Department of Biology
Bio Core 1: Molecules and Cells G23.1001 4 points. A survey of the major topics of up-to-date molecular and cellular biology, starting with molecular structure and function of proteins and polynucleic acids and ending with cell division and apoptosis.
Bio Core 2: Genes, Systems, and Evolution G23.1002 4 points. A survey of the major topics of modern biology, including genetics, genomics, systems biology, developmental genetics, cell biology, neurobiology, population genetics, and evolution.
Select Courses offered by the College of Dentistry
Host Response to Infection and Trauma G23.1002 Craig. 3 points. Survey course of mechanisms involved with host response to damage from trauma and infectious disease. Role of innate vs. acquired immunity, self-non-self recognition, wound healing, and programmed cell death.
Current Laboratory Techniques in Oral Biology G23.2062 Sacks. 3 points. Prerequisites: basic biochemistry and cell biology. Familiarizes students with basic techniques used in oral biology.
Seminars in Oral Biology G23.3161 Oral biology faculty. Sacks. 3 points. The Oral Biology seminar series reflecting current trends in oral biology in areas of bone biology, immunology, mechanisms of carcinogenesis, saliva and salivation, oral microbiology, programmed cell-death, tissue engineering, and tooth formation. The course will provide foundation knowledge coupled to developing a critical sense toward evaluation of the scientific literature and increase student's awareness about the necessity of following it.
Selected Courses offered through the College of Dentistry, Master of Science in Biomaterials Science, GSAS
G17. 1016 IMAGING SCIENCE, 4 points
G17. 1003 BIOCERAMICS, 3 points
G17.1005 BIOMATERIALS -- TISSUE INTERFACE I, 3 points
G17.1006 BIOMATERIALS -- TISSUE INTERFACE II, 3 points
Scholarship and Financial support At present, there are no scholarships available and all applicants are fully responsible for all costs associated with this program.
Admission and Application process Interested candidates should submit a full set of application documents or apply online to the Graduate School of Arts and Science
http://gsas.nyu.edu/object/grad.admissions.onlineapp. Directors from the Department of Biology and the College of Dentistry will screen applications.
Candidates are encouraged to apply several months prior to the starting date of the program, as listed in the bulletin of the Graduate School of Arts and Science http://gsas.nyu.edu/page/grad.admissions. The M.S. Program in Biology usually accepts candidates for admission for the fall term, but spring term admissions are also decided on an individual basis.
Applicants who are graduates of international dental schools are required to submit evidence of all previous education and training. This should include (1) a copy of the applicant's diploma from a dental school listed and approved by the World Health Organization (copy of original and certified English translation); (2) a copy of the applicant's school transcript (copy of original and certified English translation); and (3) letters of recommendation from the dean or other senior faculty member. Results from a standardized graduate examination (DAT, MCAT, GRE or an international equivalent) will be used to evaluate candidates.
Director:
Director from Department of Biology: Christine Rushlow, Ph.D
Faculty at the College of Dentistry
William R. Abrams, Research Professor (HIV protein interactions);
Mani Alikhani, Assistant Professor (bone biology);
Robert J. Boylan, Associate Professor (periodontal pathogens);
Timothy G. Bromage, Professor (biological anthropology);
Page W. Caufield, Professor (molecular biology/epidemiology/genetics of microbial infections);
Ronald G. Craig, Associate Professor (periodontal wound healing and systemic effects of periodontal disease);
Simone Duarte, Assistant Professor, (biofilms);
John C. Dolan, Assistant Professor, (head & neck pain, temporal mandibular disorders, reconstruction);
Jennifer L. Gibbs, Assistant Professor, (endodontic pulp biology and pain);
Juhee Jeong, Assistant Professor, (craniofacial development);
Angela R. Kamer, Associate Professor (periodontal disease link with systemic diseases);
John S. Evans, Professor (biomineralization);
Joseph B. Guttenplan, Professor (chemical carcinogenesis);
Kathleen W. Kinnally, Professor (mitochondrial electrophysiology, programmed cell death);
Racquel Z. LeGeros, Professor (mechanisms of mineralization);
Zoya Kurago, Assistant Professor (oral cancer and innate immune system, HIV);
David Levy, Associate Professor (HIV molecular biology and immunology);
Yihong Li, Associate Professor (molecular epidemiology);
Xin Li, Assistant Professor (bone biology, diabetes and cancer);
Daniel Malamud, Professor (HIV and salivary diagnostics);
Amr M. Moursi, Associate Professor (craniofacial growth);
Nicola Partridge, Professor (parathyroid hormone and bone biology);
Joan A. Phelan, Professor (pathology);
Marcelo Romero-Reyes, Assistant Professor (orofacial pain and migraine);
John L. Ricci, Associate Professor (bone and soft tissue remodeling);
Peter G. Sacks, Professor (cancer biology);
Jean-Pierre Saint-Jeannet Professor (craniofacial development);
Deepak Saxena, Assistant Professor (molecular biology/microbiology);
Brian Schmidt, Professor (oral cancer and orofacial pain);
Despina Sitara, Assistant Professor (bone biology and hematopoiesis);
Andrew I. Spielman, Professor (peripheral mechanisms of taste and smoking prevention);
Cristina Teixeira, Associate Professor (growth plate chondrocyte differentiation, maturation, and apoptosis);
Louis Terracio, Professor (muscle tissue engineering);
Rodrigo F. Viecilli, Assistant Professor (biomechanics);
Shoshana Yakar, Associate Professor (bone metabolism);
Seiichi Yamano, Assistant Professor (tissue engineering and gene therapy).
Faculty and their research areas can be found at
www.nyu.edu/dental/research/faculty/index.html
A more detailed description and additional information can be obtained on request from:
Dr. Peter G. Sacks
Director, Masters of Biology-Oral Biology track
New York University College of Dentistry
345 East 24th Street; Room 1007S
New York, NY 10011
212 998-9554
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