Mariana Bezamat

Mariana Bezamat is Assistant Professor at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, with joint appointments in Medicine. She researches genomic influences on oral-systemic disease connections using phenomic approaches.

Research: Her NIH-funded program identifies genetic markers linking dental caries, periodontal disease, and cardiovascular conditions. She employs reverse genetics strategies to map genotype-phenotype relationships in cancer patients.

Professional Service: Serves on editorial boards for Dentistry 3000 and reviews for Clinical Oral Investigations. Teaches in postgraduate dental programs.