Jacques Nor

Dr. Jacques Nor is the Donald A. Kerr Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan's School of Dentistry. His research focuses on regenerative dentistry, cancer stem cells, and biomaterials. He is affiliated with the School of Dentistry and holds an academic rank of Professor. Contact: jenor@umich.edu, located at 2353 School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1078.

Research interests include artificial organs, biomaterials, drug delivery, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and cancer biology. His work explores stem cell-based solutions for dental tissue regeneration, such as injectable hydrogels for pulp-dentin repair, and investigates cancer stem cells in salivary gland and head/neck tumors. Key projects involve developing biomaterial scaffolds and targeting cancer stem cell resistance mechanisms.

Recent publications highlight advancements in hydrogel systems for dentin regeneration, Bmi-1's role in cancer stem cell survival, and biomaterial evaluation methods. His interdisciplinary approach bridges biomedical engineering with clinical dentistry and oncology.

No specific grants, awards, or advisees are listed in the provided texts. His lab focuses on translational research for regenerative therapies and cancer treatment strategies.