Dr. Elis Batistella
Elis Batistella Research Portfolio: Dr. Elis Batistella, DDS, MSc, PhD (Assistant Professor), is leading a research project on oral inflammation and its association with oral and systemic conditions. She is accepting master's students to join her research team. Under Dr. Batistella's mentorship, passionate students will refine their research skills by developing a patient-centred research project focused on oral inflammation, uncovering insights into the connection between oral and systemic conditions.
If you want to join Dr. Batistella's team, contact her at elis.batistella@usask.ca to schedule an interview.
Dr. Leticia Boaro
Leticia Cidreira Boaro Research Portfolio: Dr Leticia Boaro DDS, MSC, PhD (Assistant Professor) works with the development of new dental materials with remineralizing and antibacterial activities. She has been studying dental materials since 2011 and developed an expertise in this field that is very important for the evolution of current materials. Dr. Boaro is looking for Masters and PhD students who want to enhance their knowledge through new materials development.
If you would like to join Dr. Boaro's team, please contact her at leticia.boaro@usask.ca to schedule an interview.
Dr. Peter Doig
Peter Doig Research Portfolio: Dr. Peter Doig, DMD, MBA (interim Associate Dean Academics and Assistant Professor) current areas of research are in clinical dental practice, dental practice management and the scholarship of teaching and learning as it applies to dental education. Dr. Doig is currently looking for Masters students to grow his team.
If you would like to join Dr. Doig's team, please contact him at peter.doig@usask.ca to schedule an interview.
Dr. Juliana Faquim
Juliana Faquim Research Portfolio: Dr. Faquim, DDS, MSc, PhD, is currently seeking Master's and PhD students to join her research team. Her research areas include Dental Public Health, Interprofessional Collaboration, Oral Health Surveillance, Health Equity, Social Inclusion, Evidence-Based Dentistry, and Qualitative Research.
Dr. Faquim is passionate about mentoring graduate students through innovative research projects that aim to make a meaningful impact in the field of dental science. If you are interested in contributing to advancements in oral healthcare and would like to be part of a dynamic and supportive research environment, Dr. Faquim invites you to apply. To discuss potential research opportunities and join Dr. Faquim's team, please contact her at juliana.faquim@usask.ca to schedule an interview.
Dr. Andrew Leask
Andrew Leask Research Portfolio: Dr. Leask BSc (UBC), PhD (Chicago), postdoc (Stanford) is an expert in fibrosis and tissue repair, specifically regarding scleroderma and the oral cavity. Former trainees have obtained positions at institutions such as: University of Toronto, Massachusetts General Hospital, Genentech, Perkin Elmer and Bayer. Dr. Leask is or has been on the editorial board of several journals, including Matrix Biology, and on the scientific boards of several societies, including the European Tissue Repair Society. According to Google Scholar, he has an h index of 70,~21,000 citations, and over 230 publications. According to Stanford University, he is in the top 2% of research scientists in the world.
If you would like to join Dr. Leask's team, please contact him at andrew.leask@usask.ca to schedule an interview.
Dr. Maria Luísa Leite
Dr. Maria Luísa Leite Research Portfolio: Dr. Maria Luísa Leite, DDS, MSc, PhD (Assistant Professor), is currently seeking Master's and PhD students to work on research projects related to Biomaterials Science applied to craniofacial, oral, and dental disorders/diseases. Dr. Leite has published numerous papers and has extensive experience in the field of Dental Biomaterials, specifically in tissue engineering and biomodulation concepts applied to Dentistry and Medicine.
If you are interested in joining Dr. Leite’s team, please contact her at marialuisa.leite@usask.ca to schedule an interview.
Dr. Liran Levin
Dr. Liran Levin Research Portfolio: Prof. Dr. Liran Levin, DMD, FRCD(C), FIADT, FICD (Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies), is leading research projects in the fields on periodontal diseases, dental implants and dental trauma. He is passionate about mentoring young, eager and promising clinician-researchers in their initial steps in the profession.
You can contact Dr. Levin at liran.levin@usask.ca to learn more about the opportunities to work with him.
Dr. Lina Marin
Lina Marin Research Portfolio: Dr. Lina Marin DDS, MSc, PhD (Assistant Professor) (Currently on Maternity leave) Dr. Marin will be seeking Masters and PhD students to work in her laboratory when she returns starting in May 2025. Dr. Marin’s research focuses on deciphering the dynamic interaction between biofilm-forming microorganisms in the oral cavity and their host to understand the role of the biofilm and the factors and mechanisms involved in health and disease.
If you would like to join Dr. Marin's team, please contact her at lina.marin@usask.ca to schedule an interview.
Dr. Eduardo Moffa
Dr Eduardo Moffa Research Portfolio: Dr Moffa DDS, MSc, PhD (Assistant Professor in Prosthodontics), is currently seeking for Masters and PhD students to work in the field of Dental Materials. Some specific research areas include: i) Adhesion and formation of bacterial and fungal biofilms on materials used for the base of removable prosthesis; ii) Antimicrobial effectiveness of nanomaterials and surface modifications of biomaterials / oral mucosa, and iii) Biocompatibility of substances used for preventing or disposing of biofilms.
If you would like to join Dr. Moffa's team, please contact him at eduardo.moffa@usask.ca to schedule an interview.
Dr. Daniela Pita
Dr. Daniela Pita Research Portfolio: Dr. Daniela Pita DDS, MSC, PhD (Assistant Professor) is currently seeking Masters and PhD students to work with the investigation of CBCT, MRI and infrared thermography diagnostic strengths and weaknesses and the use of artificial intelligence to improve diagnostic tasks and human identification.
If you would like to join Dr. Pita's team, please contact her at dani.pita@usask.ca to schedule an interview.
Dr. Amrinderbir Singh
Dr. Amrinderbir Singh Research Portfolio: Dr. Amrinderbir Singh (Assistant Professor, Dental Public Health), is currently seeking Masters students to work either in the field of Dental Public Health or Interprofessional Education and Care in Dentistry. Some specific research areas include -access to oral healthcare services in Canada, dental care for priority populations, Canadian Indigenous oral health, patient and family-centered care, and holistic and inter-professional approaches to oral health.
If you would like to join Dr. Singh's team, please contact him at Amrinderbir.Singh@usask.ca to schedule an interview.
Dr. Michelle Siqueira
Michelle Siqueira Research Portfolio: Dr. Michelle Siqueira DDS, DSc is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor and the Scientific Director of the Sterilizer and Waterline Monitoring Services (SWMS). Her research focuses on water quality assurance in dental unit waterlines and ways to improve dental education in dentistry and dental allied programs. Dr. Siqueira is currently looking for a Masters student to grow her team.
If you would like to join Dr. Siqueira's team, please contact her at michelle.siqueira@usask.ca to schedule an interview.
Dr. Walter Siqueira
Walter Siqueira Research Portfolio: Dr. Walter Siqueira DDS, MBA, PhD, FCHAS (Dean and Professor), is currently seeking Masters and PhD students to work in the Salivary Proteomics Research Laboratory, a unique laboratory in all of Canada and few around the World. Dr. Siqueira is world-recognized in the field of salivary research, enamel pellicle, and salivary proteomics, contributing to advancements in therapeutic and diagnostic approaches for both oral and systemic diseases.
If you would like to join Dr. Siqueira's team, please contact him at walter.siqueira@usask.ca to schedule an interview.
Felipe Sperandio
Felipe Sperandio Research Portfolio: Dr. Felipe Sperandio DDS, MSc, PhD, FRCDC (Assistant Professor) is currently seeking Masters and PhD students to work in research projects related to Oral Pathology and Photomedicine. Dr. Sperandio has published numerous papers and has experience in the field of Oral Pathology, most specifically in Oral Cancer and in the cellular mechanisms following light stimulation and photodynamic therapy.
If you would like to join Dr. Sperandio's team, please contact him at felipe.sperandio@usask.ca to schedule an interview.