Molecular Physiology and Therapeutics Branch

Indu Ambudkar, Chief

The Molecular Physiology and Therapeutics Branch pursues a comprehensive bench-to-bedside program to understand the molecular basis of salivary gland function and dysfunction and to develop strategies for the diagnosis, prevention, and management of salivary gland diseases. Clinical and translational studies focus on mechanisms of, and therapies for, salivary gland dysfunction caused by head and neck irradiation and diseases such as Sjogren's syndrome. The Branch will develop novel clinical strategies to restore salivary secretion that will include viral based gene transfer, pharmacological and other molecular tools.

• Secretory Physiology Section - Indu Ambudkar, Ph.D.
• Gene Transfer Section - Bruce J. Baum, D.M.D., Ph.D.
• Adeno-Associated Virus Biology Section - John A Chiorini, Ph.D.
• Membrane Biology Section - R. James Turner, Ph. D.
• Administrative Staff
  

Clinical Programs

• Sjogren's Syndrome Clinic - Gabor Illei, M.D., Ph.D., M.H.S.
• Patient Referral Guide