Is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Sleep Medicine specialist, serving as Chef de Clinique – Hospital Practitioner at Bordeaux University Hospital. He is currently pursuing a PhD within the BioTis Tissue Bioengineering Unit (INSERM UMR 1026). His research focuses on craniofacial tissue regeneration, with a particular emphasis on the development and evaluation of biological membranes and biomaterials for guided bone regeneration (GBR). He has co-authored studies demonstrating that polysaccharide-based membranes (such as pullulan/dextran), with or without hydroxyapatite enrichment, are highly biocompatible in vitro and in vivo, with the enriched version promoting early bone regeneration while providing adequate mechanical support. He is also involved in evaluating decellularized human amnion-chorion membranes for clinical GBR applications. In addition, his work explores innovative approaches such as tissue engineering, 3D bioprinting, and the development of customized biomaterials for the treatment of complex or extensive bone defects—promising avenues for implantology and maxillofacial reconstruction. By integrating clinical practice, academic teaching, and preclinical and translational research, Paul Galvez contributes to advancing patient care, biomaterials innovation, and the development of oral surgery and sleep medicine therapies.
