Department of Biochemistry Hosts Alumnus for Talk on Innovative Biofilm-Resistant Dental Implants
The Department of Biochemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, hosted a special lecture by Dr Ankit Tandon, an alumnus of the department, who is currently conducting pioneering research at Indiana University, USA. The talk, titled “Targeting Biofilm-Mediated Peri-Implantitis Using Copper-Enriched Implant Alloys”, was held on February 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Seminar Hall. The programme was supported by the DBT-BUILDER grant sanctioned by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
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Chandigarh, February 10, 2026: The Department of Biochemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, hosted a special lecture by Dr Ankit Tandon, an alumnus of the department, who is currently conducting pioneering research at Indiana University, USA. The talk, titled “Targeting Biofilm-Mediated Peri-Implantitis Using Copper-Enriched Implant Alloys”, was held on February 10, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Seminar Hall. The programme was supported by the DBT-BUILDER grant sanctioned by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.
Dr Tandon spoke to students, faculty and research scholars about the growing challenge of peri-implantitis, a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and bone loss around dental implants. As the prevalence of peri-implantitis has increased to approximately 22 per cent of implants, finding sustainable and long-term solutions has become critical for clinical success.
In his talk, Dr Tandon highlighted his team’s work on developing and testing Ti-Cu alloys (titanium-copper alloys). These materials are designed to reduce bacterial adhesion, specifically targeting biofilm formation, which is a common cause of implant failure.
“It is a pleasure to return to my alma mater to share our recent advances,” said Dr Tandon. “Our goal is to translate these findings into better clinical outcomes for patients suffering from persistent infections, bridging the gap between molecular biochemistry and clinical dental practice.”
The session concluded with an engaging question-and-answer interaction, during which postgraduate students discussed the mechanistic aspects of ion release and future directions in biomaterial science.
“We are proud of the work our alumni are doing at the global level,” said Prof Amarjit Singh Naura, Chairperson, Department of Biochemistry. He added that Dr Tandon’s research is a strong example of interdisciplinary work with clear real-world applications.
