Research activities
The research initiatives of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery include: clinical, translational and basic science research; specifically in areas of congenital and acquired conditions of the head, neck, face and upper extremity.
The focus of our clinical research includes outcome studies using innovative imaging technologies and standardized tools. The development of valid and reliable assessment tools, including disease specific patient reported outcome measures are also a priority of our Division.
The focus of our basic science research include studies on osteoblast behaviour in craniosynostosis, pharmacological affects on ischemic skeletal muscle, and innovations in enhancing peripheral nerve regeneration.
Our department supports active research and training programs for undergraduate, graduate, and post doctoral fellows.
For more information on the research interests of our plastic surgeons in our Department, please browse through their profiles Dr. Christopher Forrest; Dr. John Phillips; Dr. Ronald Zuker; Dr. Howard Clarke; Dr. David Fisher; Dr. Joel Fish; Dr. Gregory Borschel
Clinical Research Coordinator: Emily Ho