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Welcome to the Kaigler Research Group
The Kaigler Research Group has special interest in the development and elucidation of tissue engineering strategies to regenerate and engineer intra-oral tissues including: bone, gingiva, salivary gland tissue, and tooth-related structures (enamel, dentin, dental pulp). The scope of this investigation ranges from fundamental studies conducted on the molecular level to human studies exploring clinical application.
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Darnell Kaigler, Jr., DDS, MS, PhD

Assistant Professor
University of Michigan School of Dentistry
Periodontics and Oral Medicine and
Biomedical Engineering
1011 N. University Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078
734-615-4023 Fax 734-763-5023
E-mail: dkaigler@umich.edu

Honors and Awards

  • Career Award for Medical Scientists (CAMS) - Burroughs Wellcome Fund, 2007-2012
  • Journal of Dental Research Gies Award - Most Outstanding Manuscript in Biomaterials and Biotechnology Research, 2006
  • Abram and Sylvia Chasens Teaching and Research Fellowship - American Academy of Periodontology, 2006
  • Journal of Dental Research Gies Award - Most Outstanding Manuscript Biomaterials and Biotechnology Research, 2004
  • Tissue Engineering Post-Doctoral Fellowship - NIH, T32, 2004-present
  • Most Outstanding Manuscript Award - Journal of Dental Education, 2001
  • Individual Dentist Scientist Award - F30, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, NIH, 1999-2004