Center for Exocrine Disorders

The Center for Exocrine Disorders (CED) at the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine was established in 2015 and it is housed within the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology on the 4th floor of the Evans Research Building. Disorders of exocrine glands, including the pancreas and the salivary glands, are highly significant health problems. Development of new therapeutic and preventive approaches has been hampered by the lack of a clear understanding of disease mechanisms and suitable animal models for mechanistic studies and preclinical testing. To overcome these major hurdles, a concentration of research expertise is needed that can promote interactions and collaborations leading to new program projects. The CED allows for the development of a critical mass of scientists who form a cohesive group with a clear identity and the mission to make a difference in the treatment and prevention of exocrine disorders. The CED is directed by GSDM Professor in Molecular and Cell Biology Dr. Miklos Sahin-Toth, a world-renowned expert in the area of disorders of the pancreas.

Contact: Dr. Miklos Sahin-Toth (miklos@bu.edu)

The Research office offers pre-submission grant review assistance to all GSDM faculty, residents and students. This service is offered to any member of the GSDM community who intends to apply for extramural funding. The Research office will solicit the help of established researchers on the Boston University Medical Campus. Their expertise will help ensure that GSDM grant submissions are competitive and of the highest quality. For more information, please contact us at: GSDMR@bu.edu