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Directory Entry For: Gill Diamond

Professor
HSC - Dentistry - Oral Immune & Infectious Disease
gill.diamond@louisville.edu
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Academic Profile

Biography

Gill Diamond, PhD, is a Professor in the University of Louisville School of Dentistry Department of Oral Immunology & Infectious Diseases. His research focuses on antimicrobial peptides and host defense mechanisms in the oral cavity and airway. Dr. Diamond is supported by multiple NIH grants, including an R01 investigating topical vitamin D and periodontal disease.

Research Interests

My research is centered around naturally ocurring antimicrobial peptides and their role in defense against infection. My current research projects involve:

  • Studying the potential for using vitamin D to enhance our natural defense against infection, including periodontal disease
  • Understanding the pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2 in the oral cavity and how we can defend against its infection there
  • Developing novel antimicrobial agents based on antimicrobial peptides, for use as new therapeutic drugs

Degrees and Certifications

BA
University of Pennsylvania
MSc
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
PhD
Hebrew University of Jerusalem