Dr. Kevin Y. Wu is a Canadian physician certified in both medicine (MD) and dentistry (DMD), currently specializing in the field of ophthalmology at the University of Sherbrooke, Canada. His dual certification equips him with a broad scope of knowledge that informs his research activities. Serving as a clinician–researcher, Dr. Wu leads a research team committed to the advancement of ophthalmological science. His work has been documented in several peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, where he is often the lead author. His research areas of interest notably include ocular pharmacology and ophthalmic surgery. In recognition of his academic and professional achievements, Dr. Wu was honored with the Real World Ophthalmology's Innovation and Scientific Contribution Award in 2023. Additionally, he received the Canadian Medical Association Award in 2021. Currently, Dr. Wu continues his active involvement in research, focusing on enhancing patient care and broadening ophthalmological understanding. Through these ongoing endeavors, Dr. Wu sustains his commitment to both patient welfare and the collective progress of medical science.
Professor Simon D. Tran works in the McGill University Faculty of Dentistry and is committed to the training of graduate and postdoctoral students in the area of stem cell biology and tissue engineering. He is experienced in all three fields of research: basic science, translational research, and clinical studies. Prof. Tran's laboratory aims to identify, isolate, and characterize post-natal stem cells of the craniofacial complex (such as salivary and periodontal stem cells). They are also working on the growth and behavior of post-natal stem cells on different 3D tissue-engineered matrices. They hypothesize that post-natal stem cells from one tissue (such as stem cells from the bone marrow) can differentiate into cells of another tissue (such as the salivary gland). Their focus is on how to translate this phenomenon into clinically useful therapies to regenerate lost salivary gland tissue of patients experiencing the disabling effects of a dry mouth (i.e., reduced salivary secretion) due to Sjogren’s Syndrome or the damage caused to the salivary glands following irradiation treatment for head and neck cancer. In addition to providing a new understanding of tissue dynamics in health and disease, his laboratory presents unique possibilities for the emerging field of regenerative medicine. Prof. Tran's research interest areas include ophthalmology,
ophthalmic surgery, ocular pharmacology, dentistry, medicine, surgery, drug delivery systems, pharmacology, and eye diseases.
