HS Brand

HS Brand is an Associate Professor in Oral Biochemistry at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA) and holds a Visiting Associate Professor position at Carol Davila University for Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest since October 2022. His research focuses on salivary gland function, xerostomia, and autoimmune diseases like Sjögren's Syndrome, with significant contributions to understanding oral dryness and its systemic implications.

• Primary Affiliation: ACTA, Netherlands
• Additional Role: Visiting Associate Professor, Carol Davila University, Romania

Research interests revolve around salivary gland biology, oral mucosal diseases, and translational applications of nanochemistry in dentistry. Recent publications highlight his work on:

• Carbon dots for oral health diagnostics
• Colorectal neoplasia detection via protease substrates
• Epidemiological patterns of Sjögren's Syndrome
• Xerostomia quantification in autoimmune patients

His work bridges dentistry, biochemistry, and medical diagnostics, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. He has served as chair/organizer for international symposia on salivary gland bioengineering at the IADR General Sessions (2017) and contributes to academic service through editorial roles.