Dr. Cristiane Franca, Oregon Health & Science University, United States
Dr. Cristiane Miranda França is an accomplished academic and researcher with a focus on oral pathology, biomaterials, and biomedical sciences. Currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the OHSU School of Dentistry, she holds a Ph.D. in Oral Pathology from the University of São Paulo, Brazil. Dr. França’s research interests center around the mechanisms of cancer progression, tissue regeneration, and microengineering, with applications in dental and oral health. Her pioneering work includes the development of biofabrication techniques and diagnostic models for oral cancer. With extensive experience in teaching and mentoring, she has significantly contributed to advancing dental science through funded projects and collaborations with leading researchers. Dr. França’s dedication to innovative research and educational excellence is reflected in numerous honors and awards.
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Suitability for the Research for Best Researcher Award
Cristiane Miranda França, DDS, PhD, is an exceptional candidate for the “Research for Best Researcher Award” due to her substantial academic background, wide-reaching research contributions, and strong leadership in the field of biomedical sciences. Her distinguished career, spanning over two decades, is marked by pioneering research in the areas of biomaterials, oral pathology, and cancer early detection. As an Assistant Professor at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), she demonstrates an impressive blend of scholarly expertise and innovation in her work with cancer detection technologies and biomaterial engineering.
Dr. França’s research is highly interdisciplinary, contributing significantly to areas like oral cancer diagnostics, tissue engineering, and dental pulp regeneration. Her numerous funded projects, including those backed by prominent institutions like the NIDCR and OHSU, highlight her leadership in driving scientific discovery.
Education
Dr. Cristiane Miranda França’s academic journey is distinguished by a strong foundation in oral pathology and dentistry. She earned her Ph.D. in Oral Pathology from the University of São Paulo, Brazil, in 1999, where she focused on the role of neural cell adhesion molecules in cancer cell migration. Her Master’s degree in Oral Pathology was completed in 1997, also at the University of São Paulo, where her research explored the impact of extracellular matrix proteins on cellular adhesion in cancerous tissues. Dr. França’s education began with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery from the Federal University of Goiás, Brazil, in 1994. Her commitment to advanced learning is further demonstrated through postdoctoral training, including a fellowship in Biomaterials and Biomechanics at Oregon Health & Science University. This extensive educational background has laid the groundwork for her contributions to dental and biomedical research.
Professional Experience
Dr. Cristiane Miranda França has held prominent academic positions and contributed significantly to the field of dental and biomedical sciences. She is currently an Assistant Professor at OHSU, where she leads research in biomaterials and biomedical sciences. Previously, she served as a Research Assistant Professor at the OHSU School of Dentistry, focusing on advanced dental rehabilitation. Dr. França has also been an Assistant Professor at multiple institutions in Brazil, including the Nove de Julho University and Ibirapuera University, where she taught histology and pathology. Her professional journey is marked by collaborative research, mentorship, and a deep commitment to advancing the understanding of oral diseases and tissue engineering. Additionally, Dr. França has led several funded projects, investigating topics such as cancer detection, tissue regeneration, and oral health innovations. Her work continues to shape the future of dental research and education.
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Cristiane Miranda França has received numerous accolades throughout her career, highlighting her excellence in research and teaching. Notably, she has been awarded the Best Oral Presentation in the Faculty category multiple times at OHSU’s Dental School Research Day (2022-2024). In 2020, she was honored with the Technology Transfer and Business Development Travel Award, recognizing her contributions to translating research into practical applications. Dr. França has also received the IADR Pulp Biology and Regeneration Group Travel Award and the OHSU Fellowship for Diversity in Research (OFDIR) Travel Award. Her research on laser therapy and diabetic wound healing earned her recognition at the ASLMS 35th Annual Conference, where she was awarded Top 10 Papers. In addition to these individual honors, Dr. França has mentored students who have received awards, including the Honorable Mention at Nove de Julho University’s Scientific Initiation Meeting and several poster category awards.
Research Skills On Dentistry
Dr. Cristiane Miranda França’s research skills are diverse, encompassing biomaterials, biomedical engineering, and oral pathology. Her expertise in microengineering and tissue modeling has contributed to the development of cutting-edge technologies for early cancer detection and tissue regeneration. Dr. França has a strong background in experimental design, data analysis, and grant writing, having secured funding for multiple research projects. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating knowledge from biomaterials science, cell biology, and engineering to solve complex biomedical problems. She is proficient in the use of microfabrication techniques, particularly in creating “on-a-chip” models for cancer research and dental pulp regeneration. Her laboratory also explores the mechanistic aspects of tissue responses to various therapies, including laser treatment. Dr. França’s research is marked by a commitment to translating basic science into clinical applications, particularly in the areas of cancer diagnostics, tissue engineering, and dental regeneration.
Publication Top Notes
- Características clínico-epidemiológicas no carcinoma espinocelular de boca e orofaringe
- Authors: RA Dedivitis, CM França, ACB Mafra, FT Guimarães, AV Guimarães
- Citation: Revista Brasileira de Otorrinolaringologia 70, 35-40
- Year: 2004
- Photopolymerization of cell-laden gelatin methacryloyl hydrogels using a dental curing light for regenerative dentistry
- Authors: N Monteiro, G Thrivikraman, A Athirasala, A Tahayeri, CM França, …
- Citation: Dental materials 34 (3), 389-399
- Year: 2018
- A dentin-derived hydrogel bioink for 3D bioprinting of cell-laden scaffolds for regenerative dentistry
- Authors: A Athirasala, A Tahayeri, G Thrivikraman, CM França, N Monteiro, V Tran, …
- Citation: Biofabrication 10 (2), 024101
- Year: 2018
- The optical properties of mouse skin in the visible and near infrared spectral regions
- Authors: CP Sabino, AM Deana, TM Yoshimura, DFT Da Silva, CM França, …
- Citation: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 160, 72-78
- Year: 2016
- Effect of papain-based gel on type I collagen-spectroscopy applied for microstructural analysis
- Authors: ZSS Júnior, SB Botta, PA Ana, CM França, KPS Fernandes, …
- Citation: Scientific reports 5 (1), 11448
- Year: 2015
- Low-intensity red laser on the prevention and treatment of induced-oral mucositis in hamsters
- Authors: CM França, CM França, SC Núñez, RA Prates, E Noborikawa, MR Faria, …
- Citation: Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 94 (1), 25-31
- Year: 2009
- Low‐level laser therapy restores the oxidative stress balance in acute lung injury induced by gut ischemia and reperfusion
- Authors: FM De Lima, R Albertini, Y Dantas, AL Maia‐Filho, C de Loura Santana, …
- Citation: Photochemistry and Photobiology 89 (1), 179-188
- Year: 2013
- Carvacrol/β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex inhibits cell proliferation and migration of prostate cancer cells
- Authors: GGG Trindade, G Thrivikraman, PP Menezes, CM França, BS Lima, …
- Citation: Food and Chemical Toxicology 125, 198-209
- Year: 2019
- Modulating effect of low-level laser therapy on fibrosis in the repair process of the tibialis anterior muscle in rats
- Authors: AN Alves, KPS Fernandes, CAV Melo, RY Yamaguchi, CM França, …
- Citation: Lasers in medical science 29, 813-821
- Year: 2014
- The tooth on-a-chip: a microphysiologic model system mimicking the biologic interface of the tooth with biomaterials
- Authors: CM França, A Tahayeri, NS Rodrigues, S Ferdosian, RMP Rontani, …
- Citation: Lab on a Chip 20 (2), 405-413
- Year: 2020