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:: Welcome to the Department of Biomedical Sciences

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is a major locus for basic science and translational research at Baylor College of Dentistry.

The Department houses a Core Laboratory for Cell/ Molecular Biology as well as providing access to analytical tools such as confocal microscopy, laser capture, and real-time PCR.

Departmental faculty interests run the gamut from phytochemicals and regulation of feeding behavior to the role of dendritic cells in cancer, genetics of caries-causing bacteria, and the genetics of tooth development.

An important focus of research is craniofacial biology, with faculty spanning the spectrum from developmental biology of corneal epithelium, sutures, palate, and temporomandibular joint to the mechanical properties of craniofacial bone and analysis of craniofacial growth in mutant and transgenic animal models. One of the exciting new areas of research concerns identifying the genes involved with the development of craniofacial structures.

Departmental faculty provide all basic science instruction to dental and dental hygiene students and to residents in post-graduate dental specialty programs, as well as graduate degree programs (MS, PhD) in Biomedical Sciences awarded through the Texas A&M Health Sciences Center.

:: Mission & Goals

To provide superior education in basic biomedical sciences to all students at Baylor College of Dentistry.
To develop and maintain outstanding basic and applied biomedical research programs.
To provide an environment, resources, and opportunities for all faculty appropriate for pursuit of their scholarly interests and goals, and thus to achieve their potential as academicians and research scientists.