Deborah Greenspan

Deborah Greenspan is a Professor at the University of California San Francisco, with a focus on oral pathology, virology, and HIV/AIDS research. Her work bridges dentistry and infectious diseases, emphasizing the intersection of oral health with systemic conditions like HIV and viral infections.

Education includes a BSc in Anatomy (1959), BDS in Dentistry (1963), PhD in Experimental Pathology (1967), and fellowships in Oral Pathology (MRCPath, 1971; FRCPath, 1983). She has received numerous honors, including Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1993), Norton Ross Award (2007), and Member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences (2000).

Her research explores the impact of HIV on oral mucosa, Epstein-Barr virus, human papillomavirus, and the role of mucosal immunity in disease progression. She has investigated HAART's effects on oral health, periodontal disease in HIV patients, and oral cancer risks in immunocompromised populations.

Key publications include studies on viral infection mechanisms in epithelial cells, oral disease endpoints in HIV, and the interplay between HIV and HPV. Her grants from the NIH (e.g., U01AI034989, P01DE016839) reflect a decades-long commitment to understanding oral manifestations of AIDS.

Notable scientific awards and roles include the Samuel Charles Miller Award (1989), ScD(hc) from Georgetown University (1990), and the Silver Medal from Ville de Paris (2000). She has served as President of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society (1996-7) and contributed to global health initiatives.