The KU Leuven gives the opportunity to stimulate scientific research by giving chairs, the donator of a chair can give his own name to it. A chair can be financed by individuals, a company or the government. The theme of the chair is determined by a consultation between the donator and the academic institution.
ANTHOGYR-STRAUMANN CHAIR FOR ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Duration: 3 years (2018-2024)
Funding: € 65.000/year
The purpose of the Chair is the prevention and treatment of neuropathic pain following dento-aveolar and dental implant surgery. Professor Politis is the chair holder and Professor Jacobs is the co-chair holder.
DENTSPLY SIRONA CHAIR FOR ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Duration: 3 years (2019-2021)
Funding: € 200.000/project
The purpose of the Chair is the prevention and treatment of nerve damage following implant surgery. Professor Politis is the chair holder and professor Jacobs is the co-chair holder.
NOBEL BIOCARE CHAIR FOR ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Duration: yearly (2020-2022)
Funding: € 65.000/year
To support the research concerning the damage of the inferior alveolar nerve during mandibular surgery.
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KLS MARTIN CHAIR FOR OMFS
Duration: 3 years (2019-2022)
Funding: € 65.000/year
To support research in the field of trigeminal neuropathy in OMFS.
UEG CHAIR FOR NEW ADVANCES IN THREEDIMENSIONAL IMAGING FOR MAXILLOFACIAL DIAGNOSTICS AND THERAPY
Duration: 3 years (2017-2020)
Funding: € 65.000/year
To help to cover the teaching and/or research expenses in oral rehabilitation after oncology therapy and treatment modalities after iatrogenic damage of the inferior alveolar nerve.
BICON CHAIR FOR ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Duration: 3 years (2016-2019)
Funding: € 50.000/year
To help to cover the teaching and/or research expenses in oral rehabilitation after oncology therapy and treatment modalities after iatrogenic damage of the inferior alveolar nerve.
ROYAL BELGIUM SOCIETY OF STOMATOLOGY AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY CHAIR FOR M3-OBSERVATORY
Duration: 3 years (2013-2016)
Funding: € 65.000/year
Epidemiological study on the surgical removal of third molars.