Charles S Sfeir

Dr. Charles S. Sfeir is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine. He holds additional roles as Chair of Periodontics and Preventive Dentistry and directs the Center for Craniofacial Regeneration. His academic appointments span departments including Bioengineering and the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. With degrees from Université Louis Pasteur (DDS) and Northwestern University (PhD), his research focuses on biomaterials, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine, particularly in bone and dentin regeneration. Key projects include developing collagen-inspired hydrogels, CCL2-loaded microparticles for vascular grafts, and biodegradable metals. His lab operates under GLP standards with rigorous quality control.

• Education: DDS from Université Louis Pasteur, PhD from Northwestern University.
• Research Interests: Biomaterials for mineralized tissue regeneration, immune modulation in periodontal disease, and biomineralization principles.

Recent publications highlight advancements in immune response modulation, oral microbial dynamics, and translational regenerative medicine. His work bridges academic research with clinical application, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and commercialization pathways.