We investigate microbiome-host interactions in the oral cavity, particularly in the setting of gum disease (one of the most prevalent inflammatory conditions worldwide) and comorbidities such as diabetes and oral cancer. We are specifically interested in how host diet and inflammation regulate microbe-microbe interactions within the oral microbiome and how these interactions in turn impact host fitness. Long-term, our goal is to translate our findings into more targeted microbiome-directed therapeutics.
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Cleveland Clinic
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