Genecy Calado de Melo

Dr. Genecy Calado de Melo is a Lecturer in Operative and Primary Care Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) School of Dentistry. As a registered dental surgeon with advanced training in dental medicine and a PhD in oral cancer diagnostics via vibrational spectroscopy, he bridges clinical practice with cutting-edge research.

• Education:
  • PhD, Technological University Dublin (2019)
  • MSc in Dentistry, Fernando Pessoa University (2018)
  • Bachelor of Dental Surgery, Universidade Tiradentes (2014)
  • Member of the Faculty of Dentistry, RCSI

Research Focus: Specializing in Raman microspectroscopy for oral cancer detection, his work develops minimally invasive diagnostic protocols using saliva and brush biopsy samples. Key contributions include multiblock data analysis for improved diagnostic accuracy and standardized Raman acquisition protocols.

Scientific Impact: His research has been recognized with the RCSI award at the British Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology. With over 15 peer-reviewed publications, his work explores spectral differentiation of oral lesions, salivary biomarkers, and clinical applicability of biophotonics.

Clinical Expertise: Prior clinical experience in primary dental care, oral medicine, and paediatric dentistry informs his translational research approach, emphasizing practical diagnostic solutions that reduce patient trauma while maintaining clinical rigor.