Laboratories
Advancing scientific research and discovery
Our research laboratories are focused on scientific exploration in areas such as skeletal biology and rare bone disease, immunology, computational and regenerative medicine, and other fields that impact oral health and disease. Learn more about our researchers and their work.
Baron-Gori Laboratory
The Baron-Gori Lab focuses on understanding the molecular, cellular, and genetic mechanisms behind bone remodeling and skeletal homeostasis in both animal models and humans.
Feres Laboratory
The Feres Lab advances understanding and treatment of periodontitis, exploring microbial factors and developing innovative therapies to improve patient care.
Giannobile Laboratory
The Giannobile Lab focuses on the oral delivery of anti-inflammatory molecules to prevent periodontal disease progression; AI to support precision medicine and automated diagnostics; and periodontal regenerative technologies.
Gibbs Laboratory
The Gibbs Lab utilizes basic science and clinical research approaches to understand endodontic disease, including bacterial mediated pulpal and periapical disease.
Kim-Chen Laboratory
The Kim/Chen Lab is focused on investigating the pathogenesis of oral diseases, including periodontitis, peri-implantitis, and taste dysfunction, while also evaluating innovative clinical interventions.
Nagai Laboratory
The Nagai Lab is comprised of clinician-scientists focused on translational research that combines clinical research and developmental research with basic science.
Rosen Laboratory
The Rosen Lab studies bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP) family molecule signaling in musculoskeletal tissues with the goal of using knowledge gained to enhance tissue repair and regeneration.
Silva Laboratory
The Silva Lab is focused on understanding the role of hemostatic factors in inflammatory regulation in the mucosal tissues.
Whitman Laboratory
The Whitman Lab is interested in how cellular signals regulate tissue structure and remodeling in development and disease.
Yang Laboratory
The Yang Lab uses molecular, cellular, genetic, and genomic approaches to investigate the critical roles of cell signaling in embryonic morphogenesis and adult physiology.
Postdoctoral training opportunities
Postdoctoral research has long been an integral part of the research success at HSDM. Many postdoctoral fellows trained at HSDM are now filling professorships, chairmanships, and deanships across the country and around the world, continuing the training tradition inspired at HSDM. Postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to be trained by investigators at HSDM with research support from federal (e.g., NIDCR, NIAMS, NCI, DoD, Fogarty, and HRSA) and international (e.g., WHO, FIND) sources, as well as from foundation, commercial and state entities.
T90/R90 Institutional Postdoctoral Training Award
Eligible HSDM postdoctoral fellows can be supported by a National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)-funded T90/R90 training award. The award includes postdoctoral positions with faculty at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. In addition, two positions are available annually for the DMD/PhD program at HSDM. Support is available for up to three years for postdoctoral trainees and six years for DMD/PhD trainees. Postdoctoral training is offered for clinicians and/or research scientists who seek to obtain collaborative, multidisciplinary experience in basic, translational, or clinical research related to oral and craniofacial diseases, conditions, and disorders.