Mel Rosenberg
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Mel Rosenberg is a microbiologist
best known for his research on the diagnosis and treatment of bad breath (halitosis).
, Canada
in 1951. He grew up in Ottawa
and immigrated to Israel
in 1969. He received his Bachelor of Science from Hebrew University
(1973) and went on to pursue both his Masters of Science (1975) and Ph.D. (1982) at Tel Aviv University
.
microbiology
, under the supervision of Eugene Rosenberg and David Gutnick. His first publication as a graduate student, on the adhesion of microorganisms to oil
droplets (1980), became the most highly cited publication of FEMS
Microbiology Journal and a "Citation Classic" by the Science Citation Index
of 1991.
After receiving his doctorate in microbiology, Rosenberg held various faculty positions at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine
and Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University, and has received honorary appointments at the University of Rochester
, University of Pennsylvania
, University College London
(Eastman Dental Hospital
) and University of Toronto
.
Rosenberg's interest in in the diagnosis and treatment of bad breath (halitosis) began in the mid 1980s. Research conducted in his laboratory at Tel Aviv University led to the development of two-phase mouthwashes, now popular in the UK (under the name Dentyl pH
) and elsewhere. He is also the inventor or co-inventor of several other patents, including two microbial inoculation tools, the Quadloop and the Diaslide, and upside-down spray for treatment of shoe odor, a deodorant for use in the shower, and anti-microbial flavor combinations (Breathanol). Rosenberg's research also led to the application of the Halimeter
, a volatile sulfide monitor, as an adjunct apparatus for the measurement of oral malodor. Rosenberg has edited several professional textbooks on bad breath and has written several reviews on the subject, notably "The Science of Bad Breath", published in Scientific American
in 2002. Together with Anton Amann
, he serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Breath Research, published by the Institute of Physics.
Mel Rosenberg pursues parallel careers as a jazz
singer and musician, and author of children's books on dental health and well-being.
Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which are defined as any microscopic organism that comprises either a single cell , cell clusters or no cell at all . This includes eukaryotes, such as fungi and protists, and prokaryotes...
best known for his research on the diagnosis and treatment of bad breath (halitosis).
Early Life and education
Mel Rosenberg was born in WinnipegWinnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, and is the primary municipality of the Winnipeg Capital Region, with more than half of Manitoba's population. It is located near the longitudinal centre of North America, at the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine Rivers .The name...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
in 1951. He grew up in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
and immigrated to Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
in 1969. He received his Bachelor of Science from Hebrew University
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ; ; abbreviated HUJI) is Israel's second-oldest university, after the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. The Hebrew University has three campuses in Jerusalem and one in Rehovot. The world's largest Jewish studies library is located on its Edmond J...
(1973) and went on to pursue both his Masters of Science (1975) and Ph.D. (1982) at Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv University is a public university located in Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel. With nearly 30,000 students, TAU is Israel's largest university.-History:...
.
Academic professional
Rosenberg performed his Ph.D. research in the area of petroleumPetroleum
Petroleum or crude oil is a naturally occurring, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surface. Petroleum is recovered mostly through oil drilling...
microbiology
Microbiology
Microbiology is the study of microorganisms, which are defined as any microscopic organism that comprises either a single cell , cell clusters or no cell at all . This includes eukaryotes, such as fungi and protists, and prokaryotes...
, under the supervision of Eugene Rosenberg and David Gutnick. His first publication as a graduate student, on the adhesion of microorganisms to oil
Oil
An oil is any substance that is liquid at ambient temperatures and does not mix with water but may mix with other oils and organic solvents. This general definition includes vegetable oils, volatile essential oils, petrochemical oils, and synthetic oils....
droplets (1980), became the most highly cited publication of FEMS
FEMS
FEMS, the Federation of European Microbiological Societies is an international European scientific organization, formed by the union of a number of national organizations; there are now 50 members, regular and provisional...
Microbiology Journal and a "Citation Classic" by the Science Citation Index
Science Citation Index
The Science Citation Index is a citation index originally produced by the Institute for Scientific Information and created by Eugene Garfield in 1960, which is now owned by Thomson Reuters. The larger version covers more than 6,500 notable and significant journals, across 150 disciplines, from ...
of 1991.
After receiving his doctorate in microbiology, Rosenberg held various faculty positions at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine
Sackler Faculty of Medicine
Sackler Faculty of Medicine is a medical school which is part of Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel.It was named after Arthur, Mortimer and Raymond Sackler, U.S. physicians who made substantial donations to the school...
and Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine at Tel Aviv University, and has received honorary appointments at the University of Rochester
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.The...
, University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States,Penn is the fourth-oldest using the founding dates claimed by each institution...
, University College London
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
(Eastman Dental Hospital
Eastman Dental Hospital
The Eastman Dental Hospital is a specialist hospital for dental treatment in London, United Kingdom and forms a part of the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust...
) and University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
.
Rosenberg's interest in in the diagnosis and treatment of bad breath (halitosis) began in the mid 1980s. Research conducted in his laboratory at Tel Aviv University led to the development of two-phase mouthwashes, now popular in the UK (under the name Dentyl pH
Dentyl pH
Dentyl pH is a brand of mouthwash. Traditional mouthwash formulations use alcohol or other antimicrobial ingredients to kill bacteria in order to control halitosis...
) and elsewhere. He is also the inventor or co-inventor of several other patents, including two microbial inoculation tools, the Quadloop and the Diaslide, and upside-down spray for treatment of shoe odor, a deodorant for use in the shower, and anti-microbial flavor combinations (Breathanol). Rosenberg's research also led to the application of the Halimeter
Halimeter
A Halimeter is an instrument for measurement of the level of volatile sulfur compounds in the mouth.Halimeter was introduced in the early 1990s as an adjunct method for determining halitosis levels, alongside human assessment of odor levels...
, a volatile sulfide monitor, as an adjunct apparatus for the measurement of oral malodor. Rosenberg has edited several professional textbooks on bad breath and has written several reviews on the subject, notably "The Science of Bad Breath", published in Scientific American
Scientific American
Scientific American is a popular science magazine. It is notable for its long history of presenting science monthly to an educated but not necessarily scientific public, through its careful attention to the clarity of its text as well as the quality of its specially commissioned color graphics...
in 2002. Together with Anton Amann
Anton Amann
Anton Amann is an Austrian chemist andProfessor of chemistry at the Innsbruck Medical University. He is working in the area of physical chemistry, ECG analysis, and exhaled breath analysis....
, he serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Breath Research, published by the Institute of Physics.
Mel Rosenberg pursues parallel careers as a jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
singer and musician, and author of children's books on dental health and well-being.