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Alexandre Vieira, DDS, MS, PhD, is the Associate Dean for Research and a Professor at the School of Dental Medicine, East Carolina University. His academic roles include leadership in research administration and teaching. He holds a DDS from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), a Master’s in Pediatric Dentistry, and a PhD in Genetics, also from UFRJ, with postdoctoral training in Human Molecular Genetics at the University of Iowa. Dr. Vieira specializes in craniofacial genetics, dental caries susceptibility, and oral health disparities. His work bridges clinical dentistry and molecular genetics, focusing on genetic predispositions to conditions like malocclusion, cleft lip/palate, and orofacial pain.
- Educations: DDS (UFRJ), MS in Pediatric Dentistry (UFRJ), PhD in Genetics (UFRJ), Postdoc in Human Molecular Genetics (University of Iowa)
His research interests center on understanding individual susceptibility to oral diseases through genetic and environmental interactions. Key areas include dental caries mechanisms, genetic contributions to craniofacial anomalies, and the role of molecular pathways in oral health. He has published over 400 peer-reviewed articles, editorials, and book chapters.
Dr. Vieira’s awards highlight his pioneering work: the IADR’s highest honor (Distinguished Scientist in Dental Caries Award), multiple William J. Gies Awards, and Brazil’s Ad immortalitatem distinction. His grants and collaborations address translational research in oral genetics and public health.
He advises on dental education innovation and chairs committees on research integrity. Though no specific labs are mentioned, his interdisciplinary approach likely involves collaborations across genetics, dentistry, and public health teams.
