00 Members
Members.
EIOSHS is building a growing international network of researchers and clinicians from dentistry, medicine and life sciences. Listed below are the founding members and the early supporters of the initiative during its formation phase.
01 Founding members
Founding members.
EIOSHS is founded by four researchers and clinicians who establish the initiative and shape its scientific direction. Their roles within the statutory bodies are defined as the founding statutes are finalised.

Founding member
Dr. Dirk Neefs, MSD
Belgian dentist, implantologist and researcher working at the intersection of oral health, the oral microbiome, systemic health and human space exploration.

Founding member
Prof. Małgorzata Kulesa-Mrowiecka, PhD, MSc, PPT
Associate Professor at the Jagiellonian University Medical College, physiotherapist and researcher specialising in stomatognathic physiotherapy and craniomandibular disorders.

Founding member
Dr hab. eng. Justyna Topolska, prof. AGH
Dr hab. eng. Justyna Topolska, prof. AGH, is Vice-Dean for Education at the Faculty of Space Technologies at AGH University and the Faculty's Innovation Broker. Her interdisciplinary research bridges biomineralogy with space and environmental materials.

Founding member
Dr. Johan Aps, DDS, MSc, MSc, PhD
Belgian dentist, researcher and international speaker working on maxillofacial diagnostics, dentomaxillofacial radiology and local anaesthesia.
02 Supporting from the beginning
Early supporters.
Researchers and professionals who have expressed support for the initiative during its formation phase. Formal membership status is assigned once the founding statutes are finalised.
Early supporters have expressed interest in supporting EIOSHS. Inclusion in this list does not imply formal affiliation until statutes are signed.
03 Membership categories
Membership at EIOSHS.
EIOSHS brings together researchers, clinicians, students, institutions and professionals working across oral health, systemic health and space sciences.
Founding Member
Historical recognition of the individuals who established EIOSHS.
Ordinary Member
Scientists, clinicians and professionals active in fields aligned with the mission of EIOSHS.
Student Member
Bachelor's, Master's and doctoral students, residents, fellows, postdoctoral researchers and other early-career researchers.
Associate Member
Institutions, organisations, companies and individuals supporting or collaborating with the mission of EIOSHS.
Honorary Member
Distinguished individuals recognised for exceptional scientific, professional or public contributions.
Founding and Honorary Member are recognitions conferred by EIOSHS. The Scientific Advisory Board is a separate appointed advisory body.
Interested in becoming part of EIOSHS?
Formal membership will open once the organisation and membership framework are finalised. Register your interest now and we will contact you with eligibility criteria and next steps.
Join the Waiting ListMembership is subject to the EIOSHS admission process. Joining the waiting list does not guarantee admission.
04 Future growth
A growing initiative.
As the initiative grows, thematic working groups, specialised research divisions and international partnerships will be developed to support the long-term scientific programme.