What is the purpose of the Young Investigator Award (SUNSTAR Award)?

To recognize young researchers who present outstanding research at the Japanese Society of Periodontology academic meeting and to revitalize periodontal research.

What research did the 2025 awardees conduct?

Dr. Imai researched the effects of maternal periodontitis on offspring brains, and Dr. Fujimori researched gingipain from P. gingivalis and the effects of anti-IL-6 receptor antibodies.

When was this award established?

It was established in 2015 by Sunstar and the Japanese Society of Periodontology, and this year marks its 11th presentation.

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Young Investigator Award (SUNSTAR Award) Winners Announced at the 69th Annual Spring Meeting of the Japanese Society of Periodontology

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Sunstar Inc. announced the winners of the 11th Young Investigator Award (SUNSTAR Award) at the 69th Annual Spring Meeting of the Japanese Society of Periodontology. The 2025 awardees are Dr. Chihiro Imai from Tokyo Medical and Dental University and Dr. Ryosuke Fujimori from Hiroshima University. The award ceremony was held on May 22, 2026, at Act City Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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Q: What is the purpose of the Young Investigator Award (SUNSTAR Award)?: A: To recognize young researchers who present outstanding research at the Japanese Society of Periodontology academic meeting and to revitalize periodontal research.
Q: What research did the 2025 awardees conduct?: A: Dr. Imai researched the effects of maternal periodontitis on offspring brains, and Dr. Fujimori researched gingipain from P. gingivalis and the effects of anti-IL-6 receptor antibodies.
Q: When was this award established?: A: It was established in 2015 by Sunstar and the Japanese Society of Periodontology, and this year marks its 11th presentation.