Researcher at Osteogenesis Institute, Brazil
Dr. Marcelo Melo Soares has an extensive background in oral and maxillofacial surgery, with over 35 years of experience in clinical practice and research. He holds advanced degrees, including a PhD in Translational Surgery and a postdoctoral fellowship in Material Engineering and Nanotechnology. His research primarily focuses on bone regeneration, stem cell therapies, and nanomaterials, and he has published numerous papers in high-impact journals. Dr. Soares has made significant contributions to the field of maxillofacial surgery, particularly in the areas of distraction osteogenesis and zygomatic implants, making him a strong candidate for the Excellence in Research award.
Professional Profile
🎓 Education
Dr. Marcelo Soares earned his degree in Dentistry from the Universidade Estadual de Campinas in 1986. He completed his Master’s in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at UNIP in 1998, and later pursued his PhD in Translational Surgery at the Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) in 2016. His postdoctoral research at Mackenzie Presbyterian University focused on Material Engineering and Nanotechnology, further broadening his expertise in developing innovative surgical and biomedical solutions.
🏢 Work Experience
Prof. Dr. Marcelo Soares has held significant academic and clinical positions throughout his career. From 1988 to 2007, he served as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Hospital Universitário of São Paulo. Currently, he practices as a lead surgeon across several renowned hospitals in São Paulo, including Oswaldo Cruz, Santa Catarina, and Rede D’Or. In addition to his clinical work, he is actively involved in research projects focused on tissue engineering, stem cell therapies, and nanotechnology applied to oral surgery.
🧬 Skills
Dr. Soares is an expert in oral and maxillofacial surgery, with specialized skills in bone regeneration, zygomatic implants, orthognathic surgery, and reconstructive procedures. His cutting-edge work in nanotechnology and stem cell therapies highlights his multidisciplinary approach to improving surgical outcomes. His research and clinical work emphasize distraction osteogenesis, as well as the development of advanced biomaterials and scaffolds for tissue regeneration.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Soares has received numerous awards, including recognition from the Portuguese Society of Orthodontics and the Ulises Guimarães Medal from the Brazilian Parliamentary Order. His research and clinical contributions have been widely acknowledged, and his work continues to influence both academic and clinical communities. His projects funded by CAPES and CNPq further highlight his leadership in groundbreaking research.
Membership 🤝
Dr. Soares is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Brazilian Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the Brazilian Society of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine. His memberships reflect his ongoing commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in both surgical and biomedical fields.
Teaching Experience 📚
As an educator, Dr. Soares has been a mentor to countless students and residents, particularly during his tenure as an Assistant Professor at the Hospital Universitário of São Paulo. He has also served as a Preceptor of the Residency Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His teaching has shaped the next generation of surgeons, particularly in the fields of complex reconstructive surgery and implantology.
🔬 Research Focus
📚 Publication
Angular Analysis of the Decay
Authors: R Aaij, CA Beteta, T Ackernley, B Adeva, M Adinolfi, H Afsharnia, …
Citations: 215
Year: 2021
Distraction Osteogenesis in Goldenhar Syndrome: Case Report and 8-Year Follow-Up
Authors: MDM Lima, YMFS Marques, SM Alves Júnior, KL Ortega, MM Soares, …
Citations: 39
Year: 2007
Cyclic DSS Tests for the Evaluation of Stress Densification Effects in Liquefaction Assessment
Authors: AV Da Fonseca, M Soares, AB Fourie
Citations: 38
Year: 2015
Measurement of Pseudorapidity Distributions of Charged Particles in Proton–Proton Collisions at TeV by the CMS and TOTEM Experiments
Authors: CMS and TOTEM Collaborations
Citations: 37
Year: 2014
Factors Affecting Steady State Locus in Triaxial Tests
Authors: M Soares, AV Fonseca
Citations: 32
Year: 2016
Measurement of the Shape of the Differential Decay Rate
Authors: R Aaij, C Abellán Beteta, T Ackernley, B Adeva, M Adinolfi, H Afsharnia, …
Citations: 17
Year: 2020
Coimbra Sand–Round Robin Tests to Evaluate Liquefaction Resistance
Authors: JA Santos, RC Gomes, JC Lourenço, F Marques, P Coelho, R Azeiteiro, …
Citations: 14
Year: 2012
Distração Osteogênica: Revisão de Literatura
Authors: M Nacao, GC Dominguez Rodriguez, MM Soares
Citations: 10
Year: 2002
Effect of Principal Stress Rotation on Cyclic Liquefaction
Authors: A Viana da Fonseca, M Soares
Citations: 8
Year: 2012
Dental Team Management for a Patient with Klippel–Feil Syndrome: Case Report
Authors: M De Deus Moura de Lima, KL Ortega, LCA Araújo, MM Soares, …
Citations: 8
Year: 2009