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Mervi Gursoy serves as a University Lecturer and Docent (Adjunct Professor) at the Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Finland. She specializes in periodontology and holds qualifications as a specialist in periodontology. Her work focuses on the intersection of oral health, microbiology, and systemic conditions, with particular expertise in pregnancy-related oral health issues.
Education:
- DDS degree from the University of Helsinki (1999)
- PhD in periodontology from the University of Turku (2012)
- Specialist qualification in periodontology from the University of Turku (2013)
Mervi Gursoy's research primarily focuses on periodontology, oral microbiology, and the relationship between oral health and pregnancy. She has extensively studied how hormonal changes during pregnancy affect gingival inflammation and the oral microbiome. Her work examines biomarkers of periodontal disease, including human beta-defensins and various cytokines, and their relationship to systemic conditions like diabetes and Crohn's disease.
Dr. Gursoy's recent publications reveal a strong focus on biomarker discovery for periodontal diseases, the impact of systemic conditions on oral health, and educational aspects of periodontology. Her work bridges basic science with clinical applications, particularly in understanding the molecular mechanisms of periodontal inflammation and healing. She has made significant contributions to understanding the connection between oral health and pregnancy outcomes.
Scientific Awards:
- Young Researcher award from the Scandinavian Society of Periodontology (2011)
- Hatton award (clinical research, senior category) from the IADR/Scandinavian division (NOF) (2011)
- Second prize of the Unilever/IADR Hatton award (2012)
- IADR/Philips Oral Healthcare Young Investigator Research grant (2013)
Dr. Gursoy has been actively involved in research collaboration and has received multiple research grants supporting her work on periodontal biomarkers and the oral-systemic connection. While specific details about her advisees are not provided in the text, her extensive publication record suggests she has likely mentored numerous graduate students and early-career researchers in the field of periodontology.
She is associated with Vuokko Loimaranta's Lab at the University of Turku and has collaborated extensively with researchers across Europe and internationally. Her work often involves interdisciplinary teams combining expertise in dentistry, microbiology, immunology, and molecular biology to address complex questions in oral health research.
