Vera Colombo

Vera Colombo is a Senior Researcher at the Center for Dental Medicine of the University of Zurich, where she leads the Physiology and Biomechanics Group within the Clinic of Masticatory Disorders and Dental Biomaterials. Her work focuses on biomechanical factors in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and orofacial pain, utilizing interdisciplinary approaches such as computational models and in vitro soft tissue testing.

Research Highlights: She develops innovative biosignal assessment methods for masticatory muscle activity, with applications in both laboratory and field settings. Her projects include the implementation of a Sensor Data Analysis Pipeline and collaborative work on the UZH Entrepreneur Fellowship-winning MutaDent initiative. Her publications span from 2008 to 2024, emphasizing TMJ kinematics, dental biomaterials, and pain monitoring technologies.

Scientific Collaborations: Her research frequently involves partnerships with key figures like Prof. Mutlu Özcan and Dr. Aleksandra Zumbrunn Wojczyńska, reflecting her integrated role in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Zurich.