Dr. George Hajishengallis

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Biography

Dr. Hajishengallis earned his D.D.S. from the University of Athens in 1989 and his Ph.D. in Microbiology/Immunology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1994. He is currently the Thomas W. Evans Centennial Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine. His research focuses on the host-microbe interface, emphasizing novel mechanisms of microbial dysbiosis and inflammation, as well as tissue regeneration. He is also investigating the immunometabolic regulation of trained myelopoiesis and its effects on systemic health and disease. His lab identified Porphyromonas gingivalis as a 'keystone pathogen' that plays a crucial role in periodontitis, leading to innovative approaches to clinical problems. Dr. Hajishengallis has published over 235 papers in leading journals like Cell, Nature Immunology, and Science Translational Medicine. His research has been supported by over $32 million in NIH/NIDCR funding. He has received numerous awards, including the IADR Distinguished Scientist Award in Oral Biology and was named a Highly Cited Researcher from 2018 to 2023.

Research Interests

Experience

Thomas W. Evans Centennial Professor

— Present

University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

Professor focusing on the intersection of microbiology and immunology in dental research.

Awards

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Highly Cited Researcher

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IADR Distinguished Scientist Award

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NIH MERIT Award

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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