TEMPE, Ariz., June 3, 2025 — Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN), a global leader in medical devices known for its Invisalign® clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software, announced today the distribution of twelve research grants. These grants are part of Align’s fifteenth Annual Research Award Program, supporting innovative orthodontic and dental research at universities around the world.
“Align is proud to support research that will provide new insights and evidence to improve treatments for patients of all ages,” said Dr. Mitra Derakhshan, Align’s executive vice president and chief clinical officer. “We are excited to back university studies globally and to follow their findings and publications.”
Recipients of the 2025 Research Awards
In the Americas:
- University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada — Dr. Carlos Flores-Mir
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida — Dr. Sarah Hisham Abu Arqub
- University of Rochester, Monroe County, New York — Dr. Dimitrios Michelogiannakis
- State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — Dr. Jonas Capelli Junior
In Europe:
- University of Liège, Wallonia, Belgium — Dr. Baurin Basil
- Link Campus University, Rome, Italy — Dr. Giuseppina Laganà
- UniCamillus International Medical University, Rome, Italy — Dr. Roberta Lione
In the Asia Pacific region:
- Sichuan University, Chengdu, China — Dr. Wenli Lai
- Sydney Dental Hospital, Surry Hills, Australia — Dr. Narayan H. Gandedkar
- Sichuan University, Chengdu, China — Dr. Yating Yi
- Sichuan University, Chengdu, China — Dr. Hu Long
John Morton, Align’s vice president and technical fellow, noted that this year’s program received the highest number of applications since it began fifteen years ago. “This competitive funding supports research that may advance dental science and improve global dental care. We are proud to offer this opportunity to outstanding university researchers worldwide,” he said.
