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Dental Surgeon from the University of Chile, master’s in Public Health with a focus in Epidemiology from the School of Public Health at the University of Chile, with diplomas in Health Promotion, Advanced Biostatistics, Teaching and Innovation in University Education, and Genomic Bioinformatics.
Full Professor at the Universidad de los Andes, creator and current director of the Master's program in Research and Innovation in Dental Sciences. Additionally, she is a professor in the Master's program in Public Oral Health at the Universidad de los Andes, the Master's program in Epidemiology at the Faculty of Medicine, and the Master's program in University Teaching in Health Sciences.
Teaching
- Biostatistics
- Research Methodology
- Epidemiology
- Ethics research
- Cariology
- Public Health
Research interests
- Periodontics
- Endodontics
- Cariology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Master's in Public Health, Universidad de Chile
… → 2006
University Degree, Dental Surgeon, Universidad de Chile
… → 1988
Open Keywords
- Biostatistics
- Methodology
- Ethics
- Epidemiology
- Cariology
Research Lines
- Research Lines
- Epidemiology
- Biomarkers
- Cariology
- Erosive Dental Wear
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 7 Finished
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FAI ÁREAS TEMÁTICAS PRIORITARIAS MICARE - INV-MICARE-2024-01: SALUD ORAL DE PERSONAS MAYORES EN ELEAM: UN ENFOQUE INTERDISCIPLINARIO
Ortuño Borroto, D. R. (Principal Investigator), Ramírez Lobos, V. (Co-Investigator), González Agurto, M. I. (Co-Investigator), Bravo, F. (Co-Investigator) & Rodríguez, F. (Co-Investigator)
Universidad de los Andes Chile
6/08/24 → 6/08/25
Project: RESEARCH
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DESAFÍO GLOBAL EN LONGEVIDAD SALUDABLE - S/I: CATCH IT EARLY: REVOLUTIONIZING DIFFERENTIAL MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT DIAGNOSIS WITH CELLULAR SENSORS FOR EARLY DETECTION OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND NEURODEGENERATION
Wyneken, Ú. (Director), Luarte Navarro, A. E. (Alternate Director), Ramírez Lobos, V. (Principal Investigator) & Perez, C. A. (Principal Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
1/12/23 → 30/12/24
Project: INNOVACIÓN Y DESARROLLO
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FONIS - SA23I0195: CARIES Y FACTORES RELACIONADOS EN ESCOLARES DE 6 AÑOS EN CHILE: EVIDENCIA NACIONAL PARA LA EVALUACIÓN Y TOMA DE DECISIONES
Ramírez Lobos, V. (Principal Investigator), Ortuño Borroto, D. R. (Co-Investigator), Aránguiz Freyhofer, V. C. (Co-Investigator) & Naranjo, C. A. (Co-Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
24/11/23 → 29/12/23
Project: INNOVACIÓN Y DESARROLLO
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FAI INSCRIPCIÓN CONGRESOS - APO-CG-2023-28: INCREASED GINGIVAL CREVICULAR FLUID EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES ARE INVOLVED IN THE CROSSTALK BETWEEN PERIODONTITIS AND GESTATIONAL DIABETES
Mizgier, M. L. (Principal Investigator), Realini, O. (Co-Investigator), Bendek Viera, M. J. (Co-Investigator), Rojas Pérez, C. I. (Co-Investigator), Monje, S. (Co-Investigator), Figari, A. (Co-Investigator), Hernández, M. (Co-Investigator), Ramírez Lobos, V. (Co-Investigator), Illanes, S. (Co-Investigator), Busso, D. (Co-Investigator) & Chaparro, A. (Co-Investigator)
Universidad de los Andes Chile
4/09/23 → 30/12/23
Project: RESEARCH
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FONDECYT REGULAR - 1211471: THE PATHOGENIC VICIOUS CYCLE BETWEEN PERIODONTITIS AND GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS: COMMUNICATION VIA BACTERIAL TRANSLOCATION AND EXTRACELLULAR VESICLES
Chaparro, A. (Principal Investigator), Busso, D. (Co-Investigator), Illanes, S. (Co-Investigator), Ramírez Lobos, V. (Co-Investigator), Hernández Ríos, E. (Co-Investigator) & Hoare, A. (Co-Investigator)
Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo
1/04/21 → 31/03/25
Project: RESEARCH
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Comparative analysis of large language models as decision support tools in oral pathology
Alvarez-Silberberg, V. I., Gil-Manich, V., Cuevas-Nunez, M., Alvarez-Silberberg, V. I., Alvarez-Silberberg, C. P., Ramirez, V., Palma, C. B., Galletti, C., Galletti, C., Fiorillo, L., Flores-Fraile, J., Mehta, V., Flores-Fraile, J., Fiorillo, L., Mehta, V., Fernández-Figueras, M. T., Fernández-Figueras, M. T. & Cuevas-Nunez, M., 27 Feb 2026, In: Scientific Reports. 16, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Gestational Diabetes Shapes Gingival Crevicular lncRNA Expression in Early Pregnancy: A Prospective Cohort Study
Chaparro, A., Bendek, M. J., Mizgier, M. L., Ramírez, V., Nardocci, G. & Illanes, S. E., Feb 2026, In: Journal of Periodontal Research. 61, 2, p. 219-221 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Letter › peer-review
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Hyperglycemia exacerbates placental inflammation induced by Porphyromonas gingivalis-lipopolysaccharide
Bendek, M. J., Mizgier, M. L., Rojas, C., Ramírez, V., Valdebenito, P., Hoare, A., Hernández, M., Vasquez, M. J., González, W., Illanes, S. E., Kantarci, A., Herrera, D., Monteiro, L. J. & Chaparro, A., 2026, In: Journal of Periodontology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Influence of maxillomandibular ratio dynamics on post-pubertal sagittal classification: A retrospective historical cohort study
Oyonarte, R., Castro, M. V., Sáez, M., Arancibia, F., Ramírez, V. & Puigdollers, A., Jan 2026, In: International Orthodontics. 24, 2, 101109.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diagnostic accuracy of bone-related biomarkers on peri-implantitis: potential of A-proliferation-inducing ligand
Chaparro, A., Ramírez, V., Bendek, M. J., Nart, J., Monje, A., Pascual, A., Rojas, C., Mizgier, M. L., Albers, D. & Beltrán, V., Dec 2025, In: BMC Oral Health. 25, 1, p. 1240 1240.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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