Research expertise

Prof. Gu Yan's major research interest includes craniofacial growth and development and regeneration of periodontium defects, with a particular focus on proteomic analysis of gingival crevicular fluid for novel biomarkers to indicate pubertal growth peak. She is also working on multiple clinical projects in the area of esthetics in orthodontic and stability of treatment effects of skeletal Class III malocclusion.

Honours and Awards

Prof. Gu Yan received 2009 Edward H. Angle Research Prize for her excellent study on mandibular growth changes related to Cervical Vertebral Maturation Method.