Dr. Benedetta Ghezzi is a Type A researcher in the field of Oral and Dental Diseases (MEDS-16/A) at the Department of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Parma, where she carries out research and teaching activities at the University Dental Center. She is the head of the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Laboratory, coordinating its experimental and organizational activities and contributing to the training of students, undergraduates, and early-career researchers.
She obtained her Master’s Degree in Medical, Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies and her PhD in Molecular Medicine – Oral and Dental Diseases at the University of Parma. She is licensed to practice as a Biologist (Section A) and has obtained the National Scientific Qualification for the position of Associate Professor in the MEDS-16/A sector. She has gained research experience both nationally and internationally, including periods as an Honorary Research Fellow at Queen Mary University of London and at the University of São Paulo in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.
Her research activity focuses on the development and characterization of innovative biomaterials and three-dimensional scaffolds for the regeneration of oral tissues, with particular attention to applications in implantology and periodontology. Her work follows a translational approach, integrating in vitro studies, preclinical models, and clinical trials, with the aim of developing advanced therapeutic solutions for the treatment of oral and dental diseases. She is a principal investigator and co-investigator in numerous competitively funded national and international research projects and is the author of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals.
She is involved in teaching activities in the degree programs in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics, Medical, Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies, and Dental Hygiene, and is actively engaged in supervising undergraduate theses and tutoring activities. She also serves on academic and scientific committees within the university and is a member of national and international scientific societies.
