At the 2025 IADR General Session in Barcelona, CTOR proudly continued its mission to support and recognize excellence in orthodontic research through two distinguished awards presented by CTOR Press.
CTOR Press INNOVATION Award for Excellence in Orthodontics Research
Presented by Dr. Chinapa Sangsuwon, CEO of CTOR Press and Secretary/Treasurer of the Orthodontics Research Group, this award honors exceptional early-career researchers who are advancing the field through groundbreaking scientific contributions.
Recipient:
Zejin Liu (Sichuan University, China)
Research title: Endogenous Stress Regulates Gli1+ MSC-mediated Development via Piezo1/TWEAK–MAPK Pathway
Liu's work provides critical insight into the role of mechanotransduction and biological stress in craniofacial development and regeneration.
CTOR Award for Student Excellence in Orthodontics
This award recognizes outstanding research conducted by students in the field of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, selected from presentations at the IADR conference.
2025 Recipients:
Zuodong Zhao (KU Leuven, Belgium)
Sex and Age Influence Dental Tissue Transcriptomics Under Orthodontic Force
Vincent DeMaio (CTOR Academy, USA)
Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of Printable Resins with Different Ceramic Particle Composition
Keigo Nakamura (Institute of Science, Japan)
Decreased Somatostatin in the Hippocampus Impairs Cognitive Function
Each student received a cash prize and certificate in recognition of their contribution to advancing orthodontic science.
Congratulations to all the award recipients. Your work exemplifies CTOR’s mission to push the boundaries of research and reshape the future of orthodontics.
