Dr. Laurent Bozec

Professor

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Biography

Laurent Bozec is a Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto, cross-appointed to the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology. He holds a PhD in Applied Physics from Lancaster University, UK, where he conducted research under the guidance of Professor Hubert Pollock. He has a strong background in Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) and nanometrology, focusing on translational research to improve diagnostics in human health, particularly in oral health. He began his academic career at University College London (UCL), where he was promoted to Associate Professor and later became Head of Research at the Eastman Dental Institute. Dr. Bozec specializes in Mechano-Biology, investigating how molecular and mechanical properties affect disease processes in tissues. His lab is pioneering approaches such as quantitative nano-histology, which merges structural imaging with mechanical analysis for advanced clinical diagnosis. The Bozec Lab is currently engaged in innovative research with a focus on aging, connective tissue disorders, and cancer. Dr. Bozec has published extensively in top-tier journals and leads a dedicated research team aimed at translating basic science into clinical practice.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Tenured Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry, cross-appointed to the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology.

Head of Research (Vice-Dean)

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Eastman Dental Institute, University College London • London, UK

Led research initiatives and collaborations at the Eastman Dental Institute.

Lecturer

2007-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Eastman Dental Institute, University College London • London, UK

Conducted research and taught biophysics and tissue engineering.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology