Align Technology Inc. has presented 12 research grants to universities worldwide under its Fifteenth Annual Research Award Program.
“Research and clinical evidence continue to be at the core of advancing science, which furthers innovation and clinical treatments,” said Dr. Mitra Derakhshan, Align executive vice president, chief clinical officer, global treatment planning and clinical services. “We remain committed to supporting university research worldwide and the meaningful impact it drives in shaping the future of the orthodontic and dental profession.”
The Americas research award recipients for 2026 are:
University of Florida (Gainesville, Fla.) Primary Investigator – Dr. Isil Aras
University of Florida (Gainesville, Fla.) Primary Investigator – Dr. Sarah Hisham Abu Arqub
Southern Illinois University (Edwardsville, Ill.) Primary Investigator – Dr. Feras Al Khatib
University of Alabama (Birmingham, Ala.) Primary Investigator – Dr. Navdeep Bhusri
Source: A Dozen Universities Allotted Dentistry Research Grants From Align Technology / MPO