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DiRienzo, Joseph Michael was born on September 20, 1950 in Derby, Connecticut, United States. Son of Joseph P. and Concetta (Ricciardi) DiR.
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Joseph Michael DiRienzo, American Microbiologist, researcher. Achievements include applied DNA technology to study of epidemiology of periodontal disease; identification and isolation of bacterial receptors that contribute to formation of human dental plaque. Grantee National Institutes of Health. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Microbiology, International Association Dental Research.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Providence College, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, 1977.
Career
Research associate, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1976-1979; assistant professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1980-1986; associate professor, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, since 1986; assistant dean for student research, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1993. Special emphasis panel for grant reviews National Institutes of Health.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Microbiology, International Association Dental Research.
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Married Sharon Barbara Mills, August 31, 1974. Children: Elizabeth Anne, Brian David.
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Education
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1972
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1977
Career
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1976 - 1979
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1980 - 1986