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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Align Technology Awards Funding to Universities Worldwide for Advancing Orthodontic and Dental Research
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Align Technology, Inc. ('Align') (Nasdaq: ALGN), a leading global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign ® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry, today announced the award of twelve research grants to universities under the company's fifteenth Annual Research Award Program. "Align is pleased to grant the following research awards that will lead to insights and evidence that advance the science and applicability of treatment for patients of all ages,' said Dr. Mitra Derakhshan, Align EVP, chief clinical officer. 'Align is pleased to grant the following research awards that will lead to insights and evidence that advance the science and applicability of treatment for patients of all ages,' said Dr. Mitra Derakhshan, Align executive vice president, chief clinical officer, global treatment planning and clinical services. 'We are excited to support university research around the world, and we continue to learn about the findings from the awarded research and their publications.' The Americas research award recipients for 2025 are: University of Alberta (Edmonton, Canada) Primary Investigator - Dr. Carlos Flores-Mir University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) Primary Investigator - Dr. Sarah Hisham Abu Arqub University of Rochester (Monroe County, NY) Primary Investigator - Dr. Dimitrios Michelogiannakis State University of Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) Primary Investigator - Dr. Jonas Capelli Junior The European research award recipients for 2025 are: University of Liège (Wallonia, Belgium) Primary Investigator - Dr. Baurin Basil Link Campus University (Rome, Italy) Primary Investigator - Dr. Giuseppina Laganà UniCamillus International Medical University (Rome, Italy) Primary Investigator - Dr. Roberta Lione Link Campus University (Rome, Italy) Primary Investigator - Dr. Giuseppina Laganà The Asia Pacific research award recipients for 2025 are: Sichuan University (Chengdu, China) Primary Investigator - Dr. Wenli Lai Sydney Dental Hospital (Surry Hills, Australia) Primary Investigator - Dr. Narayan H. Gandedkar Sichuan University (Chengdu, China) Primary Investigator - Dr. Yating Yi Sichuan University (Chengdu, China) Primary Investigator - Dr. Hu Long 'This year the number of applications to the program is the largest since its initiation fifteen years ago,' said John Morton, Align vice president, technical fellow. 'The research endeavors funded by this highly competitive program may advance the science of dentistry and aim to improve the dental care of the global community. We are proud to provide this opportunity to these excellent university researchers throughout the world.' The funded research studies cover a wide range of topics, including: Prediction of adolescent adherence to clear aligner treatment Effects of clinical consultation methods on the acceptance of the Invisalign treatment plan Evaluation of the precision of clear aligner composite attachment bonding immediately after bonding Evaluation of the behavior of biological markers of orthodontic movement in clear aligner treatment Impact of 3D imaging visualization tool during orthodontic treatment planning with aligners to reduce periodontal recession occurrence Comparison of lower incisors control during treatment with clear aligners versus fixed appliance and class II elastics Study of displaced maxillary canines with interceptive treatment by means of clear aligners Analysis of tri-dimensional upper and lower arch expansion comparing two protocols for mixed dentition Analysis of the predictability of molar intrusion and incisor extrusion with different treatment protocols among open-bite patients treated with Invisalign clear aligners Comparison of periodontal health outcomes between Invisalign clear aligners and fixed appliances Study orthodontic alveolar bone remodeling in vivo, and investigate possible ways to assess bone remodeling from a 3D perspective Evaluation of the clinical efficacy of clear aligners in rotating the occlusal plane and mandibular plane for functional esthetics among skeletal class II high-angle patients All award applications received were first reviewed and prioritized in a blind evaluation by an independent academic committee. The final recipients were then determined by Align Technology. About Align Technology, Inc. Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign ® System, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, iTero™ intraoral scanners and services, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software. These technology building blocks enable enhanced digital orthodontic and restorative workflows to improve patient outcomes and practice efficiencies for over 281.4 thousand doctor customers and are key to accessing Align's 600 million consumer market opportunity worldwide. Over the past 28 years, Align has helped doctors treat over 20.1 million patients with the Invisalign System and is driving the evolution in digital dentistry through the Align™ Digital Platform, our integrated suite of unique, proprietary technologies and services delivered as a seamless, end-to-end solution for patients and consumers, orthodontists and GP dentists, and lab/partners. Visit for more information. For additional information about the Invisalign System or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit For additional information about the iTero digital scanning system, please visit For additional information about exocad dental CAD/CAM offerings and a list of exocad reseller partners, please visit Invisalign, iTero, exocad, Align, Align Digital Platform and iTero Lumina are trademarks of Align Technology, Inc.
South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
Chinese team traces ‘ghost ancestors' of modern Tibetans to Yunnan province
Chinese scientists have traced the origins of the 'ghost ancestors' of modern Tibetans to the southwestern province of Yunnan through analysis of ancient DNA Advertisement The origins of people living on the Tibetan Plateau – and how their ancestors migrated, adapted and settled in this cold, oxygen-poor land – have long been a mystery to the academic community. Now, in a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Science on Friday, a group of Chinese palaeontologists have verified a hypothesis that academics had speculated about but failed to test: an archaeological site in central Yunnan is one of the origins of populations on the Tibetan Plateau. 'This study not only fills a critical gap in the genetic data of prehistoric populations in East and Southeast Asia, but also identifies one of the Tibetan Plateau's 'ghost ancestors' for the first time from a genetic perspective,' the authors said. It is widely known that around 80 per cent of the genetic composition of Tibetan Plateau populations originates from northern Chinese populations dating back 9,500 to 4,000 years ago. Yet the origin of the remaining 20 per cent remains unknown, and is referred to as 'ghost ancestry' by the academic community. To decipher the secret, scientists from various Chinese institutions, including the Institute of Vertebrate Palaeontology and Palaeoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IVPP), the Yunnan Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and Sichuan University set their sights on Yunnan.
South China Morning Post
24-05-2025
- Health
- South China Morning Post
On this Chinese island, patients are trying latest experimental drugs for cancer
Beneath the swaying palms of Hainan, China 's tropical southernmost island province, a quiet revolution is unfolding. In the secluded town of Lecheng, a 50-year-old woman sits in a sunlit hospital room, her gaze steady as a nurse administers an injection that could rewrite her future. Diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer , she is among the first patients in China to receive the LK101 injection – a personalised mRNA vaccine designed to slash the risk of relapse Lecheng, an enclave covering 20 sq km (7.7 square miles) on Hainan's eastern coast, is no ordinary town. Dotted with over 30 state-of-the-art hospitals nestled amid lush foliage, it is China's only 'medical special zone', where patients can access therapies still in clinical trials long before they hit the mainstream market. These can range from cutting-edge stem cell treatments to gene therapies. At West China Lecheng Hospital of Sichuan University, where the woman received her vaccine, single-patient suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlook tropical gardens, a far cry from the crowded, ageing wards typical of mainland public hospitals.
South China Morning Post
19-05-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
Sichuan University pulls hiring notice for Japanese archaeologist after online backlash
A Chinese university has removed a news page from its website after coming under fire for announcing the hiring of a prominent Japanese archaeologist. Last month, Sichuan University 's school of history and culture in the city of Chengdu announced on its website that one of the world's leading archaeologists – Kazuo Miyamoto – had started working at the university as a chair professor. Miyamoto, who has spent his career studying East Asia and the Eurasian steppe, would continue contributing to cultural exchanges between China and the West at the university while helping to develop interdisciplinary talent, the announcement said. Sichuan University's campus in Chengdu. Photo: Shutterstock Images But the recruitment of the professor, who is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, as well as vice-president of the Japanese Archaeological Association, has sparked a wave of questions and controversy on Chinese social media. Online, some commentators have asked why Chinese scholars were bypassed for the post in favour of Miyamoto. 'Does Sichuan not have its own talent?' asked one person on the university's WeChat platform. Neither Miyamoto nor Sichuan University have responded to requests from the Post for comments since the announcement of his appointment was removed from the university's webpage.
NDTV
27-04-2025
- Business
- NDTV
Chinese Man Quits Master's Degree, Drops Out Of PhD In US To Start Food Stall
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. A Chinese man, Fei Yu, went viral after quitting his master's degree. Fei was studying at Fudan University when he decided to launch a food stall. So far his business performance has been satisfactory. A Chinese man who quit his master's degree and gave up on PhD dreams in the US to launch a street food stall has gone viral on social media. 24-year-old Fei Yu was on course to graduate from the prestigious Fudan University in Shanghai when he decided to take the unconventional decision, according to a report in South China Morning Post. Prior to the master's degree, Mr Fei, hailing from a poor family, had gained his bachelor's degree in public health from Sichuan University, another top institution in the country. Afterwards, he gained entry to the master's programme, where he only studied for a term. As per Mr Fei, he could continue his study as he was suffering from depression, insomnia and stomach problems due to mistreatment by his mentor. After a year-long gap year, Mr Fei applied for PhD projects in the US and was admitted with a scholarship to one of the schools. However, the US-China relations and the cutbacks in funding imposed by the new US administration meant that Mr Fei's financial aid was withdrawn. Unable to study, Mr Fei decided to earn money via a street food stall, having already helped her grandmother sell balloons as a kid. In March this year, Mr Fei started a mashed potato venture by setting up a stall near the gates of his alma mater, Sichuan University. Quizzed about the people criticising him for wasting a perfectly good degree and the educational resources to pivot towards an offbeat career, Mr Fei said: "I do not think it is a pity that I discontinued my master's degree studies and did not take up a job related to my major. In my opinion, the result is not so important, but the process is." As per Mr Fei, customers often queue up outside his stall to buy food, where he is able to earn between Rs 8,200 and Rs 11,700 a day. "I do not feel embarrassed at all. I am an outgoing person. I think it is a good thing that many people know of my identity and they are curious about me," said Mr Fei. "If they think the flavour of my food is nice, they will definitely return to buy," he added.
