Subplan Advisory Committee
Dr. James Wahl (Program Director), Graduate Faculty members associated with MSIA - Oral Biology
Students enrolled in this Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Area sub-plan will engage in basic research on clinically important problems concerned with the biological, chemical and physical basis of issues related to oral health. Main areas of research focus include molecular biology of cell signaling pathways, cell-cell adhesion, oral cancer, DNA damage and repair, craniofacial physiology including developmental anomalies, immunoregulation, dental outcomes, and dental biomaterials.
PhD Curriculum
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics Requirement | ||
| BIOS 806 | BIOSTATISTICS * | 3 |
| BIOS 808 | BIOSTATISTICS II * | 3 |
| Core Curriculum | ||
| GRAD 800 | RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT IN RESEARCH TRAINING * | 0 |
| OBIO 855 | ADV ORAL BIOLOGY * | 3 |
| OBIO 970 | SEMINAR | 1 |
| MSIA 999 | DOCTORAL DISSERTATION | 1-9 |
| Electives (6 courses) | ||
Students will work with their Supervisory Committee to determine appropriate electives | ||
| *Indicates course must be completed prior to comprehensive exam | ||