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Dr Ikhlas El Karim

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences

Dr Ikhlas El Karim

School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences

The goal of my research is to develop minimally invasive, biologically based therapies for inflammatory dental diseases. I have particular interest in investigating the link between pain, inflammation and regeneration as well as the implications of dental disease on general health.

Research interest:

  • Stem cells and regenerative therapies
  • Orofacial pain
  • Minimal intervention dentistry
  • Oral infections and systemic health

Contact info

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  • askmhls@qub.ac.uk
  • +44 (0)28 9097 2457, +44 (0)28 9097 6026

Research Interests

Open to PhD applications in the field of

  • Harnessing inflammation for repair and regeneration in dental tissues
  • neuronal-immune cells signalling in inflammatory and neuropathic pain
  • Investigate potential links between oral bacteria, systemic inflammation and cardiovascular disease

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Current Research Opportunities

  • Association of oral Streptococci with vascular inflammation and cardiovascular disease risk
  • Role of cell death and necroinflammation in pulpal wound healing

Public outreach & key achievements

  • Belfast scientists say aspirin could reverse tooth decay

Research students

PhD Title MRGX1 as novel pain relief target
Country UK
   
PhD Title  Role of innate immune response in dental repair and regeneration
Country  Jordan
   
PhD Title  Endodontic infections and cardiovascular disease like: A prospective study of possible link?
Country  UK

 


Alumni: Where are they now

PhD Title Antimicrobial properties of Dental Pulp Stem cells
Country UK
Current Position  Research assistance within the Centre for Experimental Medicine

 

 


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