|
|
 |
|
| HOME | PROJECTS | FACULTY | STAFF |
|
The Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics (CCDG) is under the direction of Dr. Mary Marazita, Associate Dean of Research,
Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Oral Biology here at the University of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Marazita's research focuses on the human genetics of complex traits, specifically, birth defects (primarily cleft lip, cleft palate and other craniofacial anomalies), oral health, preterm birth, and other complex phenotypes. A major current focus is genetic (genome-wide association and linkage studies) and phenotypic studies of nonsyndromic cleft lip with or without cleft palate in Asia, South America, Europe and the U.S.A An important aspect of these studies is expanding the phenotype of orofacial clefting within families to include sub-clinical features. A second major focus is investigating factors contributing to oral health disparities, for example genetic, microbiological and epidemiological factors contributing to dental caries and other oral health phenotypes in Appalachia and other U.S. and international sites. Dr. Marazita also has numerous outside collaborations in the genetics of diverse human disorders (for example premature birth, myopia, dental traits). For more detailed information about the current research projects of the CCDG, click the "Projects" tab above. For a full listing of University Faculty associated with the CCDG, click the "Faculty" tab above. For a full listing of University Staff associated with the CCDG, click the "Staff" tab above. |
|
|
© 2011 University of Pittsburgh Contact the CCDG Webmaster |
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Phone: 412-624-4141 |
| Website development by Michael G. DeSensi, CCDG | ||