Innovations in plastic surgery research
The Ohio State University's Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery research in encompasses active clinical, translational and basic science projects. These include research in neuroplastics, nerve injury, regenerative medicine, military medicine, lymphedema, migraine, body contouring, breast reconstruction, wound healing and hemangioma formation and treatment. As part of a world-class research institution, the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is taking a comprehensive and collaborative approach to making breakthroughs in modern medicine.
Our program is funded from private industry as well as public sources such as the National Institute of Health, the National Science Foundation and the United States Department of Defense.
At Ohio State, our plastic and reconstructive surgery faculty and students, residents and fellows are highly involved in ongoing research working together to expand the possibilities and practices of the field.
As part of The Ohio State University College of Medicine's Office of Research, our program is connected with professionals across the organization involved in all aspects of the research process with support in areas such as grand writing, research compliance, research strategy and safety.
Interested in a research experience with plastic and reconstructive surgery?
Our faculty investigators are consistently searching for medical students, fellows and residents to support research in our department. If you’re interested in being a part of our clinical research team or getting hands-on experience in our labs, complete the plastic and reconstructive surgery research intake form. We’ll follow up with you on any opportunities that are available and upcoming.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Research Intake Form
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Labs
Moore Lab
Barker Lab (Nationwide Children's Hospital)
Recent Grants and Awards
Our department works with scientists and collaborators around the world to further research that impacts patients and the field of plastic surgery. Recently funded projects include:
- Nanotransfection-based Cell Reprogramming to Drive Bone Revascularization in a Novel Mouse Model of Autogenous Cranioplasty, Kerry-Ann Mitchell, MD, PhD, National Institute of Health’s K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development grant
- A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness Transdermal Compress Device in Participants with Transfemoral Amputations, Jason Souza, MD, David Nash, MD, Julie West, PA-C, John Alexander, MD, Carl Quinion, MD; Zimmer Biomet/Balmoral funding
- Identifying Immuno-pathologic Risk Factors in Development and Treatment of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema in Inflammatory Breast Cancer Patients, Min-Jeong Cho, MD, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center Breast Cancer Translational Research Program Pilot Grant Award
- Evaluating the Efficacy of Prophylactic Lymphovenous Bypass for the Prevention of Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema, Min-Jeong Cho, MD, 2nd Annual Stefanie Spielman Pilot Research Grant Program
- A Multicenter Registry Study of Avance® Nerve Graft Utilization, Evaluations and Outcomes in Peripheral Nerve Injury Repair: Breast Neurotization Outcomes for Women (sensation-NOW), Min-Jeong Cho, MD, Michael Sorkin, MD; Axogen sponsored trial
- Promoting Healing of Nerves Through Electrical Stimulations (PHONES) and Promoting Healing of Injured Nerves Through Electrical Stimulation (PHINEST), Amy Moore, MD, FACS, Department of Defense funded study, Checkpoint Surgical Inc. sponsored clinical trial
- Quantitative Ambulatory Assessment and Prognosis of the Impact of Severe Upper Limb Injuries on Real-World Behavior (RESTORE), Amy Moore, MD, FACS, Department of Defense funded clinical trial