Romain Nicot

Romain Nicot is a Full Professor at the University of Lille within the Faculty of Medicine, specializing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He serves as a Research Associate at the French Institute of Health and Medical Research (U0018 - Advanced Drug Delivery Systems) and is affiliated with École Centrale de Lille (UMR9013 - LaMcube).

• MD and PhD in Health & Biology from University of Lille
• Expert in Orthognathic surgery, TMJ surgery, and 3D printing applications in medical contexts
• Recipient of Prix de l'Innovation Pédagogique en Chirurgie 2020 and Prix de la rédaction - Société Française de Stomatologie 2014

His research focuses on:

• Innovative 3D printing for surgical planning and education
• Drug delivery systems in temporomandibular joint disorders
• Genetic factors in bruxism and muscle phenotypes
• Animal models for TMJ research
• Medical education technologies enhancing surgical training

His recent publications highlight:

• Efficacy of botulinum toxin in TMJ osteoarthritis
• 3D printing for orbital volume measurement
• Visuospatial learning with printed models
• Surgical outcomes in complex craniofacial pathologies

Scientific contributions include:

• Over 211 publications with significant impact in craniofacial surgery
• Systematic reviews on TMJ surgical models and 3D printing applications
• Development of 3D-printed training models for surgical education

He has been actively involved in:

• Clinical research on drug delivery and TMJ disorders
• Educational innovations using tactile models for visually impaired
• Comparative studies of surgical techniques and outcomes