Salomon Amar, D.D.S, Ph.D.
Salomon Amar, D.D.S., Ph.D., is vice president for research at New York Medical College and director of the office of research administration. Dr. Amar holds academic appointments as professor of pharmacology and professor of microbiology and immunology at NYMC. In addition, Dr. Amar serves as senior vice president for research affairs, Touro University, vice president for research, New York Medical College and professor of dental medicine, Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College.
As a faculty member, Dr. Amar's research has focused on periodontal tissue homeostasis and mechanisms of inflammatory bone loss. His research has led to seminal observations in periodontal systemic diseases especially cardiovascular diseases or obesity leading to innovative approaches in public health aspects of these diseases.
Education
- B.S., Mathematics and Physics, Aquiba School
- D.D.S., Louis Pasteur
- Certificate, Histology Cytology, Louis Pasteur
- M.S., Skeletal Tissues and Apatites, Louis Pasteur
- Certificate, Periodontology, Louis Pasteur
- Ph.D., Developmental Biology, Louis Pasteur
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Biochemistry-Molecular Biology, Northwestern University
- Certificate, Periodontology, Eastman Dental Center
- D.M.D., Boston University
Publications
Memberships and Affiliations
- Tel Aviv Ichilov Medical Center, Tel Aviv Israel
