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Plastic Surgery

Research

Both basic science and clinical research projects are available. It is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering plastic surgery as a career.

Basic Science Research

Stem Cell Harvest from Adipose Tissue.
Effects of Stem Cells on Radiated Tissue

Clinical Sciences Research

Breast Reconstruction
Head & Neck Reconstruction (Anatomical Studies)
Vascular Malformation
Management of Rhinophyma
Diabetic Wound Repair using Human Adult Stem Cells

Research Space

Currently, we share state of the art research space with Dr. Woltering in the Clinical Sciences Building on the LSU 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

Paul Friedlander, MD	Associate Professor of Otolaryngology
Bahram Khoobehi, MD	Professor of Ophthalmology
Donald Phinney, PhD	Associate Professor Tulane Gene Therapy Center
Darwin Prockop, MD-PhD	Professor and Director Tulane Gene Therapy Center
Eugene Woltering, MD	Professor of Surgery Director of Surgical Research