Plastic Surgery Foundation

Grants will be awarded in support of research on allograft tissue transplantation in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Proposed studies should focus on novel translational and clinical research in the fields of tissue allograft transplantation and science, novel uses of allografts, combination with other biomaterials to enhance allograft properties, and transformative regenerative medicine technologies relying on allograft tissues and matrices. Examples of clinical technologies of interest include but are not limited to the use of allograft biologics in breast reconstruction, wound healing, nose reshaping, soft tissue defect filling, allograft in fat transplantation and injection, use of allograft in tissue engineering or bioprinting, and other applications of allograft tissue in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Clinical evaluation of allograft tissues also will be considered for funding.

Eligible applicants must be an MD, DO, or PhD; hold a full-time clinical or research position where the research will be conducted; and be an active, candidate, international, or associate member of ASPS or obtain sponsorship from an active ASPS member at their institution.