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Dr. Antonio Nanci is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Dental Medicine and an Accredited Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal. He has served as Vice-Dean for Research and Graduate Studies (2018-2024) and directs the Electron Microscopy Platform. His research focuses on calcified tissues, biomaterials, and cellular/molecular biology.
- PhD, MSc, and postdoctoral supervisees
- Active in research since 1982
- International collaborations (University of São Paulo, University of Messina, Bologna Academy)
Research Interests:
- Characterization of dental and bone proteins
- Effects of drugs/pathologies on calcified tissues
- Ultrastructure of calcified tissues
- Mineralization mechanisms
- Periodontal health
- Gene therapy for tissue repair
- Bioactive molecule-modified biomaterials
- Novel surgical approaches for biopolymer delivery
- Tissue engineering
Grants & Projects: Continuous funding from IRSC, CRSNG, NIH, and FRQ. Key projects include Canada Research Chair in Calcified Tissues and Biomaterials, electron microscopy infrastructure grants, and studies on SCPPPQ1 protein, nanotopography, and implant healing.
Scientific Awards:
- Doctor Honoris Causa (Università di Messina, 2016)
- CIHR Research Profile features (2009, 2008)
- Maffo Vialli International Award (2007)
- Québec Science 10 Discoveries of the Year (1997, 1995)
- Editorial roles in two scientific journals
- Over 130 invited lectures globally
Labs & Teams: Leads the Calcium Tissues and Biomaterials Research Laboratory. Directs the Electron Microscopy Platform and collaborates with international consortia like PLASMA-Québec.
Education: PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology (McGill, 1982), Postdoc at USC (1982), MSc in Pathology (Université de Montréal, 1978).
