Skeletal Biology Research Center

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Main Research Areas

• Bone Tissue Engineering
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Regeneration
• Biomaterials for Craniomaxillofacial Applications
• Artificial Intelligence in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

The Skeletal Biology Research Center advances the future of oral and maxillofacial care by integrating innovative materials, cutting-edge technologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to engineer functional bone and cartilage. Focused on addressing both congenital and acquired craniomaxillofacial defects, the Center’s research spans bone tissue engineering, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) regeneration, and the development of biomaterials tailored for craniomaxillofacial applications. By leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance surgical planning and outcomes, and by maintaining a strong commitment to evidence-based research, the Center aims to translate scientific discovery into transformative clinical solutions that improve patient care and quality of life.

Open Positions

DDS/DMD and PhD candidates interested in a research fellowship or a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Skeletal Biology Research Center are welcome to apply.

Accepted candidates will obtain an appointment as a research fellow at Mass General through the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Candidates should email Fernando Guastaldi, DDS, MSc, PhD, laboratory director, at fguastaldi@mgh.harvard.edu.

In the email, please include:

• An attached CV, either as a Word document or an Adobe PDF
• A brief description of the candidate
• The field of interest at the lab
• Goals and expectations

The Skeletal Biology Research Center is located on the 6th floor of the Thier Research Building on the main campus of Mass General.

Contact us:
Skeletal Biology Research Center
Dr. Guastaldi
Thier Research Building, 627
50 Blossom Street
Boston, MA 02114

Phone: 617-726-5205
Email: fguastaldi@mgh.harvard.edu