Anil Kishen

Dr. Anil Kishen is a Professor of Endodontics and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Oral Health Nanomedicine as well as Dr. Lloyd and Mrs. Kay Chapman Chair in Clinical Sciences. He is cross appointed at the Mount Sinai Hospital's Department of Dentistry, in addition to other roles such as the Visiting Professor of Endodontics at the University of Hong Kong in Hong Kong. Dr. Kishen's academic work includes more than 250 journal articles, 24 book chapters and three books. He is the recipient of the W. W. Wood Award from the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry (ACFD) for excellence in Dental Education. While his exemplary research contributions have been recognized with the 2021 Louis I. Grossman Award from the American Association of Endodontics and the 2023 National Dental Research Award from the Canadian Association for Dental Research (CADR) and ACFD for exceptional contributions to dental research in a Canadian University. As a prolific researcher and Principal Investigator for the Kishen Lab, Dr. Kishen’s research explores new developments in bioactive nano biomaterials and phototherapeutic to fight oral infections and improve outcomes for patients. He is a co-inventor in 12 patents and has presented over 200 invited plenary or keynote lectures worldwide.