John A. Chiorini

Dr. Chiorini received his Bachelor’s in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1986 and his Ph.D. in genetics from George Washington University in 1993. Afterwards he completed post-doctoral training fellowships at both the National Institutes of General Medical Science (Pharmacology Research and Training Program) and in the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. He joined the NIDCR in 1999 currently serves as Chief of the AAV Biology Section and Deputy Branch Chief in the Molecular Physiology and Therapeutics Branch of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). His research has focused on the underlying biology associated with viral gene transfer and the development of novel high activity gene transfer vectors. A major application of the vectors is the treatment of xerostomia as it relates to Sj?gren’s syndrome and radiation induced damage to the gland.