Felipe Sperandio

Dr. Felipe Sperandio serves as tenure-track Assistant Professor in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Dentistry, where he coordinates Basic Pathology and Oral Pathology courses while supervising undergraduate dental students. Concurrently, he maintains clinical practice as a part-time Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist with Saskatchewan Health Authority at Royal University Hospital.

His academic foundation includes dental training, MSc, and PhD from University of Sao Paulo College of Dentistry, complemented by a Harvard University research period during his doctorate and Board-Certification through University of British Columbia's residency program.

Research focuses intensely on Oral Pathology mechanisms, particularly Oral Premalignant Disease and Oral Cancer progression. His laboratory investigates photodynamic therapy applications across clinical, in vitro, and in vivo models targeting oral cancer treatment, wound healing acceleration, and infectious disease management. This translational approach bridges basic science with clinical dentistry.

With 76 peer-reviewed publications, an h-index of 23, and over 2,400 citations, Dr. Sperandio demonstrates significant scholarly impact. His service as reviewer for 48 journals reflects recognition as an authority in phototherapy and oral pathology domains.

Professional recognition includes:

• Board Certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
• Board Certification in Oral Medicine
• Fellowship in the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCDC)

Dr. Sperandio's integrated clinical-academic role provides students with direct exposure to pathology case management while advancing research through university-hospital collaboration. His publication trajectory indicates sustained grant funding supporting both laboratory investigations and clinical applications.

Though no formal lab name is specified, his research group actively develops phototherapy protocols for oral disease applications, offering students hands-on experience in translational research from bench to bedside.