Abhishek Kumar
Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska Institute, Aarhus Universitet Health, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Aarhus Universitet
0000-0003-3729-3524
About
I completed my degree in dentistry from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India, and my doctoral degree (PhD) in medicine from Aarhus University, Denmark. have worked as a postdoctoral researcher (2015-2019) at the Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. Currently, I work as a Research Specialist at the Department of Dental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, and Head of Research at the Academic Center for Geriatric Dentistry (ACT).
My research focuses on clinical and behavioral studies on “orofacial neurosciences” with special emphasis on behavior learning, skill acquisition, and the effects of training in the improvement of oral motor skills. I am also involved in clinical studies investigating how the loss of teeth, and impaired chewing function contributes to the development of malnutrition, cognitive impairment, and poor quality of life. As a Ph.D. scholar, I investigated the effect of craniofacial pain and altered orofacial somatosensory inputs on oral fine motor control. I am also interested in mechanisms related to cortical plasticity in the corticomotor pathways associated with the various orofacial muscles. My current research involves identifying the phenotype profile of older people with chewing and swallowing problems. Furthermore, I am developing training paradigms to improve oral functions in older adults.
Employment
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Karolinska Institutet Senior Research Specialist2024 - Present
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Karolinska Institute Head of Research (Forskningsansvarig)2023 - Present
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Karolinska Institutet Research Specialist2022 - 2024
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Karolinska Institutet Lab manager2019 - 2022
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Karolinska Institutet Postdoctoral Researcher2015 - 2019
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Aarhus Universitet PhD Scholar2012 - 2015
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences Senior Research Fellow2010 - 2012
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Vaidic Dental College and Research Centre Lecturer2008 - 2008
Education
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Aarhus Universitet Health PhD2012 - 2015
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Bapuji Dental College and Hospital Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)2002 - 2007
Projects & Funding
Projects & funding information is unavailable.
Publications (90)
- Visual attention and perceived attractiveness in scientific posters: An eye-tracking study Save
- Effect of chocolate preference and cocoa content on experimentally induced muscle pain Save
- A global mapping of research on the relationship between oral health and nutritional status Save
- Evaluating the Effectiveness of Screen-Based Haptic Virtual Reality Simulators in Preclinical Prosthodontic Crown Preparation: Mixed Methods Analysis Study Save
- Simulated Self‐Assessment and Error Correction in Preclinical Prosthodontics: Insights From 3D‐Printed Models Save
- Determinants of oral functions and oral frailty in older community-dwelling individuals: a comprehensive analysis Save
- Three Decades of Prosthodontic Oral Rehabilitation: A Bibliometric Analysis of Materials, Implants, and Digital Workflows Save
- Masticatory performance in aging populations: A scoping review of research landscapes in Japan, Sweden, and India Save
- Assessment of Orofacial Muscle Strength, Masticatory and Swallowing Function in Children Indicated for Orthodontic Treatment-A Preliminary Investigation. Save
- Is poor chewing ability a risk factor for malnutrition? A six-year longitudinal study of older adults in Sweden. Save