This award by the NIH is a career development award for the principle investigator Dr. M. J. Novak. Under the direction of Drs. Cohen and Bowen, Dr. Novak is developing as an independent biomedical researcher in the field of polymorphonuclear leukocyte physiology and biochemistry as well as attaining a Ph.D. degree in Microbiology. This training and experience is being utilized to explore effects of microorganisms on the response of the hosts inflammatory cells to infection and how these interactions can destroy the host tissues during inflammation. This destruction is frequently observed in inflammatory diseases such as periodontal diseases which effects a large proportion of the population. An understanding of these interactions may help in developing therapeutic modalities that reduce tissue destruction without decreasing the efficiency of the host in combatting infection and disease.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Type
Physician Scientist Award (K11)
Project #
5K11DE000184-02
Application #
3086087
Study Section
NIDR Special Grants Review Committee (DSR)
Project Start
1986-07-01
Project End
1991-06-30
Budget Start
1987-07-01
Budget End
1988-06-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
1987
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Rochester
Department
Type
School of Medicine & Dentistry
DUNS #
208469486
City
Rochester
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
14627