College of Dentistry
Gibson Lab
Led by Frank Gibson · Oral Biology
What we study
The Gibson Lab studies how bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis cause inflammation and bone loss in the mouth, focusing on host immune responses and bacterial structures. They use molecular, cellular, and animal models to find new treatments for periodontal disease.
What working here is like
- Wet lab
- Mice
- Bacteria & microbes
- Projects
- 2
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
A novel mechanism of virulence control in Porphyromonas gingivalis
Exploring how P. gingivalis controls its own virulence to avoid immune responses.
Microbial sphingolipids and suppression of host inflammation in periodontal disease
Studying how bacterial sphingolipids reduce inflammation in periodontal disease.
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Recent papers, explained
- A CRISPR array orchestrates virulence and host response in Porphyromonas gingivalis
2026 · Microbiology Spectrum
Shows a CRISPR array in Porphyromonas gingivalis increases biofilm and virulence in mice.
- Positive and Negative Psychological Factors Differentially Shape Inflammatory Responses in Older Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain
2026 · Journal of Pain
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- Porphyromonas gingivalis sphingolipids affect early responses of THP-1 macrophages to outer membrane vesicles
2026 · Infection and Immunity
Shows sphingolipids in Porphyromonas gingivalis vesicles reduce macrophage responses to infection.
- CRISPR cas7 influences the host–pathogen interaction of Porphyromonas gingivalis
2025 · Journal of Oral Microbiology
Shows how CRISPR-Cas7 affects bacteria's ability to infect hosts.
- A protocol for a randomized controlled trial of photobiomodulation for management of temporomandibular disorder pain in Adults
2025 · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications
Tests whether light therapy can reduce pain in people with jaw problems.
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How to reach out
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