Jeffrey Ebersole

Jeffrey Ebersole serves as Professor of Biomedical Sciences and Associate Dean of Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine, where he teaches microbiology and immunology to predoctoral students. Previously, he held the Alvin L. Morris Professorship of Oral Health Research while directing the Center for Oral Health Research and serving as Associate Dean for Research at the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh
• Bachelor's degree in Biology from Temple University
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Immunology at The Forsyth Institute

Dr. Ebersole's research program investigates the immunobiology of oral infections through in vitro and in vivo models of host-pathogen interactions. His work bridges fundamental immunology with clinical dentistry, focusing on disease mechanisms in human and animal models of oral pathology. This interdisciplinary approach integrates cellular immunology, microbial pathogenesis, and translational oral medicine to address periodontal and inflammatory oral conditions.

With over 300 publications and book chapters in oral microbiology and immunology, his scholarly output demonstrates sustained expertise in the field. He successfully directed a National Institutes of Health Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant for 13 consecutive years, establishing significant research infrastructure in oral health sciences. His leadership in securing major federal funding has advanced collaborative research programs while mentoring future dental researchers through institutional training initiatives.