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Florina Moldovan

ResearcherStomatologieUniversité de Montréal

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Florina Moldovan

Researcher

Stomatologie

Health Sciences

Université de Montréal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
7 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 1 recent paper, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 5 research grants (5 CIHR), most recently in 2023.

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Research

Inflammation Pain Animal Model Biocompatibility Cartilage Histology Hydrogels In Vivo

Latest papers

Vitamin D as an adjunctive therapy in orthodontics: Impact on alveolar bone and root resorption in male rats.
Archives of oral biology · 2026
Peptide-grafted nanogels for sustained endothelin and bradykinin blockade in osteoarthritis.
International journal of pharmaceutics · 2025 · senior author
Bioinspired Bottlebrush Polymers Effectively Alleviate Frictional Damage Both In Vitro and In Vivo.
Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) · 2024

All 27 publications

Latest funding

ICanCME : Interdisciplinary Canadian Collaborative Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Research Network.
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
$2,000,000
Mon genou pourrait aller mieux
CIHR · 2023 · Nominated PI
$6,000
New possible pharmacotherapy for the treatment of osteoarthritic joints
CIHR · 2022 · Nominated PI
$474,300

All 9 grants and awards

27 publications.

Vitamin D as an adjunctive therapy in orthodontics: Impact on alveolar bone and root resorption in male rats.

Gratton MP, Londono I, Rompré P, Moldovan F, Nishio C

Archives of oral biology2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2026.106577 PMID: 41921425

Peptide-grafted nanogels for sustained endothelin and bradykinin blockade in osteoarthritis.

Manivong S, Garcia-Ac A, Mahrouche L, Guerra F, Séguy L, Sirois P, Banquy X, Roullin VG, Moldovan F

International journal of pharmaceutics2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2025.126089 PMID: 40840814

Bioinspired Bottlebrush Polymers Effectively Alleviate Frictional Damage Both In Vitro and In Vivo.

Pham DA, Wang CS, Séguy L, Zhang H, Benbabaali S, Faivre J, Sim S, Xie G, Olszewski M, Rabanel JM, Moldovan F, Matyjaszewski K, Banquy X

Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.)2024

DOI: 10.1002/adma.202401689 PMID: 38552182

Thymus atlanticus: A Source of Nutrients with Numerous Health Benefits and Important Therapeutic Potential for Age-Related Diseases.

El Midaoui A, Khallouki F, Couture R, Moldovan F, Ismael MA, Ongali B, Akoume MY, Alem C, Ait Boughrous A, Zennouhi W, Roqai MC, Hajji L, Ghzaiel I, Vejux A, Lizard G

Nutrients2023

DOI: 10.3390/nu15184077 PMID: 37764861

The Quebec Dental Anomalies Registry: Identifying genes for rare disorders.

Wredenhagen MS, Goldstein A, Mathieu H, Miranda V, Morali B, Santerre J, Maftei C, Delrue MA, Schmittbuhl M, Vu DD, Moldovan F, Campeau PM

PNAS nexus2023

DOI: 10.1093/pnasnexus/pgad196 PMID: 37361548

Functionalized Nanogels with Endothelin-1 and Bradykinin Receptor Antagonist Peptides Decrease Inflammatory and Cartilage Degradation Markers of Osteoarthritis in a Horse Organoid Model of Cartilage.

Cullier A, Cassé F, Manivong S, Contentin R, Legendre F, Garcia Ac A, Sirois P, Roullin G, Banquy X, Moldovan F, Bertoni L, Audigié F, Galéra P, Demoor M

International journal of molecular sciences2022

DOI: 10.3390/ijms23168949 PMID: 36012214

Chitosan-Based Nanogels: Synthesis and Toxicity Profile for Drug Delivery to Articular Joints.

Manivong S, Garcia Ac A, Patten SA, Fernandes JC, Benderdour M, Banquy X, Moldovan F, Roullin VG

Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2022

DOI: 10.3390/nano12081337 PMID: 35458048

Prevalence of POC5 Coding Variants in French-Canadian and British AIS Cohort.

Mathieu H, Spataru A, Aragon-Martin JA, Child A, Barchi S, Fortin C, Parent S, Moldovan F

Genes2021Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/genes12071032 PMID: 34356048

Genetic variant of TTLL11 gene and subsequent ciliary defects are associated with idiopathic scoliosis in a 5-generation UK family.

Mathieu H, Patten SA, Aragon-Martin JA, Ocaka L, Simpson M, Child A, Moldovan F

Scientific reports2021Senior author

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-90155-0 PMID: 34040021

High Impact Exercise Improves Bone Microstructure and Strength in Growing Rats.

Mustafy T, Londono I, Moldovan F, Villemure I

Scientific reports2019

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-49432-2 PMID: 31511559

ICanCME : Interdisciplinary Canadian Collaborative Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Research Network.

Co-investigatorCIHR2024ME Network Catalyst Grant

Principal investigators: Moreau, Alain; Al Batran, Rami; Boomer, Kirsten; Brochiero, Emmanuelle; Edgell, Heather; Gignac, Monique A; Huynh, Thao T; Karamchandani, Jason; Kerr, Kathleen J; McGinn, Carrie A; Piche, Alain; Poirier, Sabrina; Pouliot, Marc; Raj, Satish R; Robertson, Hilary

Keywords: Biomarkers; Canadian Database And Management Platform; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Integrated Transdisciplinary Team; Mobile Health Monitoring Tools; Myalgic Encephalomyelitis; Patient Oriented Care; Vascular Instability And Sleep Disturbances

$2,000,000

Mon genou pourrait aller mieux

Nominated PICIHR2023CIHR Café Scientifique Program-Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis

Principal investigators: Moldovan, Florina F

Keywords: Douleur; Maladie Musculo Squeletique; Ostéoarthrose; Prevention

$6,000

New possible pharmacotherapy for the treatment of osteoarthritic joints

Nominated PICIHR2022Project Grant

Principal investigators: Moldovan, Florina F

Keywords: Animal Model; Biocompatibility; Cartilage; Histology; Hydrogels; In Vivo; Inflammation; Osteoarthritis; Pain; Peptides Release

$474,300

New possible pharmacotherapy for the treatment of osteoarthritic joints

Nominated PICIHR2022Project Grant - PA: Institute of Musculoskeletal Health and Arthritis: Pain

Principal investigators: Moldovan, Florina F

Keywords: Animal Model; Biocompatibility; Cartilage; Histology; Hydrogels; In Vivo; Inflammation; Osteoarthritis; Pain; Peptides Release

$100,000

Role of fibronectin mutations in spondylometaphyseal dysplasia and idiopathic scoliosis.

Co-investigatorCIHR2017Project Grant

Principal investigators: Campeau, Philippe M; Reinhardt, Dieter P

Keywords: Fibronectin; Scoliosis; Skeletal Dysplasia

$680,850

Biomimetic polymers for the treatment of articular joint diseases

Co-investigatorCIHR2015Operating Grant - PA: IMHA - New Invest.- Musculoskeletal Health Bridge Funding

Principal investigators: Banquy, Xavier

Keywords: Arthritis; Biomimetic Polymers; Joint; Synovial Fluid; Visco-Suplementation

$100,000

A New Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Joint Pain

Nominated PICIHR2012Operating Grant

Principal investigators: Moldovan, Florina F

Keywords: Articular Cartilage; Gpcr Receptors; Inflammation; Joint; Pain; Preclinical Study

$433,187

Subvention de formation des IRSC en évaluation et traitement des troubles de la mobilité et de la posture (Programme MENTOR)

Co-investigatorCIHR2008Training Grant

Principal investigators: Labelle, Hubert B

Keywords: Appliquée; Apprentissage Actif; Arthrose; Cliniciens-Chercheurs; Compétences; Cycles Supérieurs; Déficits Neuromoteurs; Déformations; Fondamentale; Formation; Mentorat; Multidisciplinaire; Postdoctorat; Recherche; Recherche Clinique; Rigueur; Stagiaires; Transfert Et Application Des Connaissances; Traumatismes; Travail D'Équipe; Éthique; Évaluative

$1,050,000

Therapeutic potential of ETA selective antagonist in OA.

Nominated PICIHR2008Operating Grant - PA: Musculoskeletal Health, Arthritis, Skin and Oral Health

Principal investigators: Moldovan, Florina F

Keywords: Cell Signalling; Endothelins; Human Cartilage Tissues; Matrix Degradation

$94,684

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Florina Moldovan

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Vitamin D as an adjunctive therapy in orthodontics: Impact on alveolar bone and root resorption in male rats.

Peptide-grafted nanogels for sustained endothelin and bradykinin blockade in osteoarthritis.

Bioinspired Bottlebrush Polymers Effectively Alleviate Frictional Damage Both In Vitro and In Vivo.

Thymus atlanticus: A Source of Nutrients with Numerous Health Benefits and Important Therapeutic Potential for Age-Related Diseases.

The Quebec Dental Anomalies Registry: Identifying genes for rare disorders.

Functionalized Nanogels with Endothelin-1 and Bradykinin Receptor Antagonist Peptides Decrease Inflammatory and Cartilage Degradation Markers of Osteoarthritis in a Horse Organoid Model of Cartilage.

Chitosan-Based Nanogels: Synthesis and Toxicity Profile for Drug Delivery to Articular Joints.

Prevalence of POC5 Coding Variants in French-Canadian and British AIS Cohort.

Genetic variant of TTLL11 gene and subsequent ciliary defects are associated with idiopathic scoliosis in a 5-generation UK family.

High Impact Exercise Improves Bone Microstructure and Strength in Growing Rats.

ICanCME : Interdisciplinary Canadian Collaborative Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Research Network.

Mon genou pourrait aller mieux

New possible pharmacotherapy for the treatment of osteoarthritic joints

New possible pharmacotherapy for the treatment of osteoarthritic joints

Role of fibronectin mutations in spondylometaphyseal dysplasia and idiopathic scoliosis.

Biomimetic polymers for the treatment of articular joint diseases

A New Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Joint Pain

Subvention de formation des IRSC en évaluation et traitement des troubles de la mobilité et de la posture (Programme MENTOR)

Therapeutic potential of ETA selective antagonist in OA.

Frequent collaborators

Stefan Parent

Stefan Parent

Xavier Banquy

Alain Moreau

Alain Moreau

Mohamed Benderdour

Johanne Martel-Pelletier

Clarice Nishio

Marjolaine Roy-Beaudry

Pierre Drapeau

Hassan Fahmi

Carole Fortin

Louis-Eric Trudeau

Elie Haddad