Collaboration, Innovation, and Research from the Next Generation of Plastic Surgeons | Featuring International Residents | Global Partners Webinar Series-Collaboration, Innovation, and Research from the Next Generation of Plastic Surgeons

Collaboration, Innovation, and Research from the Next Generation of Plastic Surgeons | Global Partners Webinar Series

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The ASPS Global Partners webinar highlighted a collaboration between the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), PLASTA UK, and the British Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS). Hosted by Lisa Gfreda, the session introduced Dimitris Risis, president of PLASTA UK, who emphasized promoting collaborations in plastic surgery training and research between the UK and international communities. PLASTA UK supports about 2,000 members with various resources, including webinars, teaching programs, and initiatives focusing on diversity and equality. The session also featured research presentations: Dr. Matthew Murphy discussed transatlantic research on managing thumb osteoarthritis, highlighting his innovative stem cell activation techniques, and Dr. Vic Sharma presented successful outcomes from autologous fat grafting for intractable coccydynia, showcasing its potential in reducing lower back pain. The webinar encouraged further collaboration and exchange of ideas, inviting participants to join PLASTA and ASPS initiatives. A Q&A addressed topics like international research cooperation, post-operative care, and modeling for pain research, suggesting the need for interdisciplinary approaches in advancing plastic surgery solutions.

Keywords

plastic surgery

ASPS

PLASTA UK

BAPRAS

collaboration

webinar

osteoporosis management

autologous fat grafting

cross-continental cooperation

ASPS Global Partners

plastic surgery collaboration

thumb osteoarthritis research

stem cell activation

international research cooperation

plastic surgery training