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PLASTIC SURGERY RESEARCH
The Tulane Plastic Surgery research program is directed by Dr. Ernest Chiu. Both basic science and clinical research projects are available. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering plastic surgery as a career.
Basic Sciences Research
Delivery of Human Adipocyte and Bone Marrow Derived Stem Cells using Acellular Dermal Matrix
This is a collaborative effort with Dr. Eckhard Alt and Donald Phinney at the Tulane School of Medicine Gene Therapy Center. We are utilizing in vivo models to study the role of MSCs in wound repair, bone healing, and nerve regeneration. Our goal is to manipulate the microenvironment in a favorable manner using MSCs.
Clinical Sciences Research
1. Microcirculation in Periorbital and Cheek Region
2. Breast Reconstruction (Techniques & Quality of Life Issues)
3. Head & Neck Reconstruction (Anatomical Studies)
4. Vascular Malformation
5. Diabetic Wound Repair using Human Adult Stem Cells
Research Space
Currently, the Division of Surgery has research space in the Clinical Sciences Building on the Tulane School of Medicine Campus. The laboratory is equipped with modern surgical dissecting microscopes, gel electrophoresis, protein purification, tissue culture hoods, EMG recording, etc. The majority of our collaborators are located in the same building. A certified animal care facility is also in the building.
Research Funding
Currently, the Department of Surgery is providing financial support. We are actively seeking research grants from organizations such as NIH, NCI, and PSEF.
Research Investigators
Ernest S. Chiu, MD Associate Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery)
Director of Plastic Surgery Research
Eckhard Alt, MD Professor of Medicine
Paul Friedlander, MD Associate Professor of Otolaryngology
Edward Newsome, MD Associate Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery)
Donald Phinney, PhD Associate Professor
Tulane Gene Therapy Center
Independent plastic surgery research is always encouraged.
For more information, please contact:
Ernest S. Chiu, MD
Director of Plastic Surgery Research
(504) 988-5500
Links:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons www.plasticsurgery.org
American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery www.microsurg.org
American Association for Hand Surgery www.handsurgery.org
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery www.surgery.org
Plastic Surgery Research Council www.ps-rc.org
Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons www.plasreconsurg.org
Annals of Plastic Surgery www.annalsplasticsurgery.com
The Smile Train - Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery www.smiletrain.org
American Association of Plastic Surgeons www.aaps1921.org/
Southeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons www.sesprs.org/default.htm
American Society for Surgery of the Hand www.assh.org/
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Organization www.acpa-cpf.org/
Updated June 2007