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Indiana University Bloomington

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5.08/20/2025

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5.04/30/2025

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About Alexandru

Alexandru Movila, PhD, serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Applied Sciences at the Indiana University School of Dentistry. His research explores the role of periodontal bacteria-derived dihydroceramides in Alzheimer’s disease and Down syndrome, the association between the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis and the severity of Gulf War illness neuroinflammation related to aging, and the beneficial inhibitory effects of acid ceramidase on the global accumulation of senescent cells driven by age-dependent oral dysbiosis. These investigations highlight connections between oral health, systemic inflammation, and neurodegenerative conditions. Movila is affiliated with the Indiana Center for Musculoskeletal Health, where he leads the Imaging Microscopy Core and contributes to studies on trauma, regeneration, and rehabilitation. His Google Scholar profile identifies key research interests in aging, periodontitis, bone, dementia, and microbiology.