Brno Ph.D. Talent
Brno Ph.D. Talent
NOVEL ROLES OF INNERVATION AND VASCULATURE IN TOOTH REGENERATION
Lector: Jan Křivánek
Institution: Masaryk University, Faculty of Medicine
Field: Biomedical Science
About the project
This project investigates the roles of innervation- and vasculature-associated cells in tooth regeneration. By combining advanced 3D imaging, genetic lineage tracing, and injury models, it aims to map the dental neurovascular microenvironment and uncover how glial and vascular cells detect damage and regulate early repair. The study moves beyond descriptive anatomy to identify novel cellular mechanisms with translational potential for regenerative dentistry.
Why science?
As a dental surgeon, science is fundamental for me to understand what happens to my patients and how to help them in the best possible way. The scientific questions I ask arise directly from clinical observations, especially where current treatments reach their limits. Through research, I seek to uncover biological mechanisms of disease and repair so that the answers generated in the laboratory can return to the clinic as better, evidence-based solutions for patient care.
What do I like most about Brno
What I like most about Brno is how welcoming it feels. It has become a place of growth and opportunity for me. I'm a Peruvian dentist, trained in Brazil, and now pursuing a PhD in the Czech Republic and Brno has offered a welcoming academic environment, strong scientific infrastructure, and a sense of balance between quality of life and research excellence, allowing me to feel at home while building my international scientific path.