Mission The long-term goal of The Laboratory for Regenerative Medicine and Applied Sciences is to develop a functional hybrid graft to heal full thickness skin defects and explore the potential of epithelial derived stem cells (LGR5+ and LGR6+) for burns, neuropathic ulcers, and hair regeneration. We are also exploring the potential of merging TRAIL therapy with conventional breast reconstruction procedures to eliminate breast cancer recurrence after mastectomy. Current Research Projects Bioengineered Skin: An Approach To Heal Full Thickness Skin Defects Goal: To develop a three dimensional (3

The Institute for Plastic Surgery maintains its own Office for Clinical Research. This office supports the division’s efforts to conduct clinical studies and clinical trials initiated by an industry sponsor or by the division’s faculty. Ongoing studies include the following: Patients with Raynaud’s Syndrome Sought for SIU Clinical Trial Patients suffering with finger pain caused by Raynaud’s Syndrome are needed to participate in a clinical trial at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine’s Institute for Plastic Surgery. The randomized, double-blind clinical trial examines the effect of

Springfield Stipends for FY 2019-2020 PGY I $55,682 PGY II $56,774 PGY III $57,200 PGY IV $58,344 PGY V $59,826 PGY VI $61,880 PGY VII $64,186 Vacation/Sick/Bereavement/Education Leave All trainees (residents and fellows) may be permitted up to (maximum number dependent on Board requirements): 3 weeks of vacation 2 weeks of sick leave 1 week of educational leave 3 calendar days of bereavement leave ***Note: The American Board of Plastic Surgery allows a maximum of 28 days of leave in a calendar year, with one additional week allowed in the 5th and 6th years for exceptional circumstances. A

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Background: Between conception and age three, a child’s brain undergoes an impressive amount of change. The brain doubles in size in its first year, and by three, it reaches 80% of its adult volume. Despite increasing knowledge of this critical time in development, no formal institution exists that routinely educates all children between 0-3. Therefore, the molding of a developing brain is dependent on the engagement and interactions of a parent or parents. Most parents, however, especially those in the lowest socioeconomic or educational quartiles are not exposed to how simple strategies can

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Dr. Janet Albers, '87, receives Distinguished Alumni Award