Claudia Freitas

Claudia Freitas is an Assistant Professor at the College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University, where she teaches Immunology and Biomedical Sciences. Her research investigates the interplay between oral immunity, metabolism, and calcium signaling in e-cigarette exposure and periodontal disease.

• Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Biology (2019), Brigham Young University
• B.S. in Bacteriology (2000), Universidad de los Andes

Dr. Freitas's work spans T cell regulation, macrophage calcium signaling, and gut microbiome impacts on systemic health. Her studies explore e-cigarette toxicity in oral cells, CD5 coreceptor modulation of metabolic pathways, and purinergic signaling in immune activity.

Her peer-reviewed publications focus on virology, immunometabolism, calcium dynamics, and e-cigarette effects. Key themes include Alzheimer's disease risk via chemokine receptors, oral cancer interactions, and flavonoid metabolites in diabetes research.

Scientific Awards:

• Roseman University Internal Research Grants (2021, 2019)
• BYU Mentoring Grant (2018)
• BYU Simmons Cancer Center Fellowship (2018)
• #1 & #3 Ranked Poster Presentation Awards (2021)

Dr. Freitas collaborates with teams at Roseman University and Brigham Young University, contributing to periodontal disease research and oral health education initiatives.