Mel Rosenberg

Mel Rosenberg (Hebrew: מל רוזנברג) was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, 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.

Rosenberg performed his Ph.D. research in the field of petroleum 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),{{cite journal | doi = 10.1111/j.1574-6968.1980.tb05599.x | title = Adherence of bacteria to hydrocarbons: A simple method for measuring cell-surface hydrophobicity | year = 1980 | last1 = Rosenberg | first1 = M. | last2 = Gutnick | first2 = D. | last3 = Rosenberg | first3 = E. | journal = FEMS Microbiology Letters | volume = 9 | pages = 29–33 | doi-access = }} became the most highly cited publication of FEMS Microbiology Journal and a "Citation Classic" by the Science Citation Index of 1991.The citation classic of 1991 http://www.garfield.library.upenn.edu/classics1991/A1991FE76400001.pdf

After receiving his doctorate in microbiology, Rosenberg held various faculty academic 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 the diagnosis and treatment of bad breath (halitosis) began in the mid-1980s.[http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1752-7155/7/2/020201/pdf;jsessionid=781F748114261C5FB0B05B794FE702A0.ip-10-40-2-81 Journal of Breath Research editorial], greeting its outgoing editor-in-chief, Mel Rosenberg. Research conducted in his laboratory at Tel Aviv University led to the development of two-phase mouthwashes,[https://uspto.report/patent/grant/6465521?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=pmd_XH7ueJXF2Aqy7X20RH6_ziuvyeokMHSLjnjWDGgkndU-1631809133-0-gqNtZGzNAiWjcnBszQhl US patent 6465521] - Composition for desorbing bacteria. now popular in the UK (under the name Dentyl Dual Action[http://www.dentylactive.com/history Dentyl Dual Action (Dentyl pH)], The science behind Dentyl.), in the US (under the name Colgate Total Advanced Health Mouthwash) and elsewhere. He is also the inventor or co-inventor of several other patents, including two microbial inoculation tools, the Quadloop{{cite journal | doi = 10.1016/0167-7012(86)90053-9 | title = The quadloop: a novel device for plating and streaking microbial samples | year = 1986 | last1 = Rosenberg | first1 = M. | last2 = Weiss | first2 = E. | journal = Journal of Microbiological Methods | volume = 5 | issue = 5–6 | pages = 283–287 | doi-access = }} and the Diaslide,{{cite journal | doi = 10.1128/jcm.30.10.2686-2691.1992 | title = Initial testing of a novel urine culture device | year = 1992 | last1 = Rosenberg | first1 = M. | last2 = Berger | first2 = S.A. | last3 = Barki | first3 = M. | last4 = Goldberg | first4 = S. | last5 = Fink | first5 = A. | last6 = Miskin | first6 = A. | journal = Journal of Clinical Microbiology | volume = 30 | issue = 10 | pages = 2686–2691 | pmid = 1400968 | pmc = 270499 | doi-access = free }} an upside-down spray for treatment of shoe odor,[https://patents.justia.com/patent/6439435 US patent 6439435] - Device and method for deodorizing shoes. a deodorant for use in the shower,[https://patents.justia.com/patent/20030170190 US patent 7727515] - Body deodorant compositions and method. and an anti-microbial flavor combination (Breathanol).[https://patents.justia.com/patent/20100178256 US patent 20100178256] - Oral anti-odor compositions. Rosenberg's research also led to the application of the Halimeter,{{cite journal | doi = 10.1177/00220345910700110801 | title = Reproducibility and sensitivity of oral malodor measurements with a portable sulphide monitor | year = 1991 | last1 = Rosenberg | first1 = M. | last2 = Kulkarni | first2 = G.V. | last3 = Bosy | first3 = A. | last4 = McCulloch | first4 = C.A. | journal = Journal of Dental Research | volume = 70 | issue = 11 | pages = 1436–1440 | pmid = 1960254 | doi-access = | s2cid = 22605576 }} 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.{{cite journal|pmid=11905111 |year=2002|last1=Rosenberg|first1=M|title=The science of bad breath|volume=286|pages=72–9|journal=Scientific American|bibcode=2002SciAm.286d..72R|doi=10.1038/scientificamerican0402-72|issue=4}} Together with Anton Amann, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Breath Research, published by the Institute of Physics, from its inception until 2013.[https://iopscience.iop.org/journal/1752-7163/page/Editorial%20Board Journal of Breath Research editorial board], founding editors-in-chief.

In addition to his academic teaching activities, Dr. Rosenberg has been active in public education through the TED organization, including speaking in three TEDx events, co-organizing the TEDxShenkarCollege events,[https://www.ted.com/profiles/762887/about TED] member profile. and writing three animated lessons for TED-Ed, on bad breath,[https://www.ted.com/talks/mel_rosenberg_what_causes_bad_breath TED-ed animated video] on halitosis. dental caries[https://www.ted.com/talks/mel_rosenberg_what_causes_cavities TED-ed animated video] on dental caries. and body odor.[https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-causes-body-odor-mel-rosenberg TED-ed animated video] on what causes body odor. His TED-ED video on bad breath has been viewed more than 5 million times.

Mel Rosenberg pursues parallel careers as a jazz singer and musician,[https://www.jpost.com/arts-and-culture/music/tel-aviv-jazz-fest-announces-roster Tel Aviv Jazz Festival], roster announcement on the Jerusalem Post. and author of children's books. He is co-founder of Ourboox, a platform for online publishing of digital picture books.[http://www.ourboox.com/about/ Ourboox], an online platform for digital picture books - about the founders.[https://peacheypublications.com/qa-with-ourboox-co-founder-mel-rosenberg Peachy Publications Q&A interview with Mel Rosenberg] on Ourboox. He appeared in a small role in the film JeruZalem in 2015.[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7362817/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm IMDB.com], Mel Rosenberg's short biography on IMDB.com. At the end of 2021 Mel became the founding host of the "New Books in Children's Literature channel" on the New Books Network. [https://newbooksnetwork.com].

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• {{cite journal|pmid=21276200 |year=2011|last1=Shuster|first1=A|last2=Korem|first2=M|last3=Jacob-Hirsch|first3=J|last4=Amariglio|first4=N|last5=Rechavi|first5=G|last6=Rosenberg|first6=M|title=Microbial alcohol-conferred hemolysis is a late response to alcohol stress|volume=11|issue=4|pages=315–23|journal=FEMS Yeast Res.|doi=10.1111/j.1567-1364.2011.00722.x|doi-access=free}}
• {{cite journal|pmid=19900530 |year=2010|last1=Korem|first1=M|last2=Gov|first2=Y|last3=Rosenberg|first3=M|title=Global gene expression in Staphylococcus aureus following exposure to alcohol|volume=48|issue=2|pages=74–84|journal=Microb Pathog.|doi=10.1016/j.micpath.2009.11.002}}
• {{cite journal|pmid=18661181 |year=2008|last1=Shirron|first1=N|last2=Korem|first2=M|last3=Shuster|first3=A|last4=Leikin-Frankel|first4=A|last5=Rosenberg|first5=M|title=Effect of Alcohol on Bacterial Hemolysis|volume=57|issue=4|pages=318–25|journal=Curr. Microbiol.|doi=10.1007/s00284-008-9196-7|s2cid=19231034 }}
• {{cite journal|pmid=11905111 |year=2002|last1=Rosenberg|first1=M|title=The science of bad breath|volume=286|pages=72–9|journal=Scientific American|bibcode=2002SciAm.286d..72R|doi=10.1038/scientificamerican0402-72|issue=4}} presenting a circumferential overview of Halitosis.
• {{cite journal|pmid=2366142 |year=1990|last1=Tal|first1=H|last2=Rosenberg|first2=M|title=Estimation of dental plaque levels and gingival inflammation using a simple oral rinse technique|volume=61|issue=6|pages=339–42|journal=J. Periodontol.|doi=10.1902/jop.1990.61.6.339}} which shows the effect of mouth rinsing on the oral bacteria.
• {{cite journal|pmid=16348211 |year=1990|last1=Goldberg|first1=S|last2=Konis|first2=Y|last3=Rosenberg|first3=M|title=Effect of Cetylpyridinium Chloride on Microbial Adhesion to Hexadecane and Polystyrene|volume=56|issue=6|pages=1678–82|journal=Appl Environ Microbiol|doi=10.1128/AEM.56.6.1678-1682.1990|pmc=184492|bibcode=1990ApEnM..56.1678G }} This article shows how hydrophobicity of CPC affects oral bacteria, as the research basis for the invention of a two-phase mouthwash.
• {{cite journal|pmid=1920015 |year=1991|last1=Rosenberg|first1=M|last2=Septon|first2=I|last3=Eli|first3=I|last4=Bar-Ness|first4=R|last5=Gelernter|first5=I|last6=Brenner|first6=S|last7=Gabbay|first7=J|title=Halitosis measurement by an industrial sulphide monitor|volume=62|issue=8|pages=487–9|journal=J. Periodontol.|doi=10.1902/jop.1991.62.8.487}} which was the basis for the commercial use of sulphide monitors such as the Halimeter to measure halitosis.
• {{cite journal|pmid=8133414 |year=1994|last1=Bosy|first1=A|last2=Kulkarni|first2=GV|last3=Rosenberg|first3=M|last4=McCulloch|first4=CAG|title=Relationship of oral malodor to periodontitis: evidence of independence in discrete subpopulations|volume=65|issue=1|pages=37–46|journal=J. Periodontol.|doi=10.1902/jop.1994.65.1.37|s2cid=6646915 }} starting an academic debate on the role of periodontitis in halitosis.
• {{cite journal|pmid=8006229 |year=1994|last1=Kozlovsky|first1=A|last2=Gordon|first2=D|last3=Gelernter|first3=I|last4=Rosenberg|first4=M|title=Correlation between the BANA test and oral malodor parameters|volume=73|issue=5|pages=1036–42|journal=J Dent Res|last5=Rosenberg|first5=M|doi=10.1177/00220345940730050401|url=https://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/66772/2/10.1177_00220345940730050401.pdf|hdl=2027.42/66772|s2cid=11435697 |hdl-access=free}} another article which shows the relation between a periodontal test to malodor parameters.
• {{cite journal|pmid=7560419 |year=1995|last1=Rosenberg|first1=M|last2=Kozlovsky|first2=A|last3=Gelernter|first3=I|last4=Cherniak|first4=O|last5=Gabbay|first5=J|last6=Baht|first6=R|last7=Eli|first7=I|title=Self-estimation of oral malodor|volume=74|issue=9|pages=1577–82|journal=J Dent Res|doi=10.1177/00220345950740091201|s2cid=34355485 }} laying an important grounds to research of the psychopathological aspects of halitosis.

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• {{cite book |last1=Sterer |author-link1=Nir Sterer |first1=N. |last2=Rosenberg |first2=M. |author-link2=Mel Rosenberg |year=2020 |title=Breath Odors |url=https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-44731-1 |publisher=Springer |pages=1–104 |doi=10.1007/978-3-030-44731-1 |isbn=978-3-030-44730-4|s2cid=68647679 }}

• [http://www.melrosenberg.com/ Dr. Rosenberg's personal website]
• [https://www.melrosenberg.sites.tau.ac.il/ Mel Rosenberg's Tel-Aviv University website]
• [https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/36991 Organizer of TEDx Event at Shenkar College]
• [https://www.ourboox.com Ourboox, Mel Rosenberg's platform for creating and sharing interactive e-books]
• [https://www.ourboox.com/books/tips-for-avoiding-bad-breath/ Mel's Ten Tips for Avoiding Bad Breath]

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