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Dr. Marga F. Massey's Vitae

Dr. Marga F. Massey


CURRICULUM VITAE


Marga F. Massey, M.D.
Date of Birth: July 27, 1964
Birth Place: Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Education
State Medical Licenses
Professional Experience
Research Awards
Scholastic Honors
Administrative Experience
University Community Activities
Membership In Professional Societies
Teaching and Mentorship

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Education
 
Baccalaureate Degree B.S.
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
Major: Zoology
May 1988
Advanced Degree M.D.
Duke University
Durham, North Carolina
May 1993
Training Intern in General Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
July 1993 - June 1994
General Residencies
and Fellowships

Resident in General Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
July 1994 - June 1995
July 1995 - June 1996

Thoracic Oncology Research Training Fellow
Comprehensive Cancer Center
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
July 1996 - June 1997

Resident in General Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
July 1997 - June 1998

Chief Resident in General Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina
July 1998 - June 1999

Resident in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California
July 2000 - June 2002

Fellow in Microvascular Breast Reconstruction
Dr. Robert J. Allen, Sr.
East Cooper Regional Medical Center
Roper St. Francis Medical Center
Ocshner Baptist Medical Center
Charleston, South Carolina
New Orleans, Louisiana
January 2007 - June 2007

Board Certifications Diplomate, American Board of Surgery
Certificate Number 45746
Issued December 11, 2000
Expiration Date July 1, 2011

Diplomate, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Certificate Number 6591
Issued November 15, 2003
Expiration Date December 31, 2013

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State Medical
Licenses
 
  Utah #5088659-1205
Effective Date 12/13/2005 Expiration Date 01/31/2008

Minnesota #42536
Effective Date 11/09/2005 Expiration Date 07/31/2007

California #A72255
Effective Date 06/26/2000 Expiration Date 07/31/2007

North Carolina #9801709
Effective Date 07/27/2006 Expiration Date 07/27/2007

Illinois #336-077930
Effective Date 08/31/2006 Expiration Date 07/31/2008

South Carolina #29224
Effective Date 08/08/2006 Expiration Date 12/31/2007

Louisiana #201325
Effective Date 03/19/2007 Expiration Date 07/31/2008

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Professional
Experience
 
Full-Time Positions July 1999 - March 2000
General Surgery / Critical Care
Medical Missions Staff Surgeon
Northern Navajo Medical Center
Shiprock, New Mexico
Responsibilities: Clinical Care

March 2000 - July 2000
General Surgery / Critical Care
Staff Surgeon
Emanuel St. Joseph's Medical Center
Mankato, Minnesota
Responsibilities: Clinical Care

August 2002- May 2007
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Assistant Professor of Surgery
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Responsibilities: Teaching, Clinical Care, Research

August 2002 - May 2007
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Attending Surgeon
Primary Children's Medical Center
Salt Lake City, Utah
Responsibilities: Teaching, Clinical Care, Research

August 2002 - May 2007
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Attending Surgeon
George E. Whalen Veterans Administration Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah
Responsibilities: Teaching, Clinical Care, Research

August 2003 - August 2006
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Attending Surgeon
Park City Ambulatory Surgery Center
Park City, Utah
Responsibilities: Clinical Care and Research

July 2004 - May 2007
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Attending Surgeon
Huntsman Cancer Hospital and Research Institute
Salt Lake City, Utah
Responsibilities: Teaching, Clinical Care and Research

June 2007 - Present
Practice Partner
The Center for Microsurgical Breast Reconstruction
Charleston, South Carolina
Responsibilities: Clinical Care and Research

Part-Time Positions March 2001- July 2002:
Critical Care Provider
California Pacific Medical Center,
San Francisco, California
Responsibilities: Clinical Care

August 2002 - January 2007
Director of Clinical and Basic Science Research
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Responsibilities: Clinical and Basic Science Research

October 2004 - Present
Board Member
Scientific Advisory Board
Bacterin International
Belgrade, Montana
Responsibilities: Translational Applications of Basic Science Research

January 2007 - June 2007
Microvascular Breast Reconstruction Fellow
Mentor: Dr. Robert J. Allen, Sr.
East Cooper Medical Center - Charleston, South Carolina
Roper St. Francis Medical Center - Charleston, South Carolina
Ocshner Baptist Medical Center - New Orleans, Louisiana
Responsibilities: Clinical and Basic Science Research, Clinical Care

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Research Awards
 
 

1991-1992: Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Training Fellowship Award
Duke University School of Medicine
($35,000: Medical School Tuition and Stipend for 1 Year)

Mentor: Per-Otto Hagen, Ph.D.,
Professor of Experimental Surgery
Department of Surgery
Duke University Medical Center


1996-1997: Charles H. Young, Jr. Cancer Research Training Fellowship Award
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duke University Medical Center
($3,000 Direct Costs for 1 Year)

Mentor: David H. Harpole, M.D.
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Duke University Medical Center


1996-1997: Duke University Medical Center Thoracic Oncology Research Training Grant
Comprehensive Cancer Center, Duke University Medical Center
($10,000 Direct Costs for 1 Year)

Mentor: David H. Harpole, M.D.
Associate Professor of Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Duke University Medical Center


1996-1997: United States Surgical Incorporated Clinical Research Training Grant
Department of Surgery, Duke University Medical Center
($2,000 Direct Costs for 1 Year)

Mentor: Keith T. Oldham, M.D.
Professor and Chief
Division of Pediatric Surgery
Duke University Medical Center


2003-2007: Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) Scholars Program
Supported by the Office of Research on Women's Health and the National Institutes of Health

David Bjorkman, M.D. (Principal Investigator) NIH Grant #1K12HD43449-01
University of Utah Health Sciences Center
($412,500: $ 67,500 salary support for 5 years, $3,274 Direct Costs for 5 years, $1,000 for travel support for 5 years)

Mentor: Guy A. Zimmerman, M.D.
Professor, Department of Medicine
Director, Center for Human and Molecular Biology and Genetics
University of Utah

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Scholastic Honors
 
  Howard Hughes Medical Institute Clinical Return to Medical Studies Award
Duke University Medical Center
($35,000: Medical School Tuition and Stipend for 1 Year)
1992 - 1993

Sandoz Award for Excellence in Medical Research
Duke University School of Medicine, 1993

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Administrative
Experience
 
Professional Appointments Director of Clinical and Basic Science Research
Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Department of Surgery
University of Utah Health Sciences Center
August 2002 - January 2007

Secretary, Salt Lake Surgical Society
2006-2007

Professional and
Scientific Committees
American Society of Plastic Surgeons:
National Committee Member, Young Plastic Surgeons Committee, 2002-2004
National Team Member, Team on Breast Implant Research and Review, 2003
Nominated Appointment, Leadership Tomorrow 2003 Initiative, October 2003
Public Witness, FDA Hearings of Breast Implant Safety and Efficacy, October 14, 2003
Nominated Appointment, Women Plastic Surgeon's Leadership Initiative, 2004-2007
Member, Young Plastic Surgeons Forum, 2004-Present
National Committee Member, SWAT Team, 2005-2007
Senior Plastic Surgery Residents Mentoring Program, 2006-2007

Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation:
National Committee Member, Directed Research Review Committee, 2003-Present
National Committee Member, Tracking Outcomes and Operations in Plastic Surgery (TOPS) Committee, 2003-2007
National Team Member, Patient Safety Module for TOPS, 2004-2006

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University Community
Activities
 
  University Of Utah Trauma Services Committee, 2002-Present
University of Utah Diversity Committee, 2004-2005
University of Utah Research Committee, 2004-2005
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Membership In
Professional
Societies

 
  Member, David C. Sabiston, Jr. Surgical Society, 1999-Present
Member, Utah Medical Society, 2002-Present
Candidate for Membership, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2002-2004
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2004-Present
Candidate for Membership, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, 2002-2004
Member, Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation, 2004-Present
Member, American Medical Association, 2003-Present
Member, Association of Women Surgeons, 2004-Present
Member, American Burn Association, 2004-Present
Member, Wound Healing Society, 2004-Present
Member, Utah State Plastic Surgical Society, 2004-Present
Candidate for Membership, Plastic Surgical Research Council, 2004-2005
Member, Plastic Surgical Research Council, 2005-Present
Candidate for Membership, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2004-2005
Member, American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, 2005-Present
Member, Salt Lake Surgical Society, 2006-Present
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Teaching and
Mentorship
 
Didactic Teaching Plastic Surgery Resident Conference Coordinator
Focus on Evidence-Based Medicine and Patient Safety
4 Residents, 1 hour per week
University of Utah
2002-2005

Suture Materials and Basic Techniques for Emergency Medicine Physicians
Emergency Medicine Resident Orientation Seminar and Skills Workshop
7 Residents, 4hours
University of Utah School of Medicine
July 2005

Mentorship American Society of Plastic Surgery Mentoring Program
National Appointment
Jay Agawart, MD, 2006-2007

Plastic Surgery Basic Science Research Fellowship
University of Utah
Kevin Bruen, MD, 2005-2006

Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Program
University of Utah
Brian Reuben, MD, 2005-2006

Medical Student Clinical Mentorship Program
University of Utah
Clark Johnson, 2002
Logan Sondrop, 2003
Amy Christensen, 2004
Katheryn Everton, 2004
Jotham Manwaring, 2005

Undergraduate Student Clinical Mentorship Program
University of Utah
Jo Barker, 2005
Jo Barker, 2006

Undergraduate Research Mentorship
University of Utah
Isaac Erickson, 2004
Isaac Erickson, 2005
Isaac Erickson, 2006

Medical Student Summer Research Mentorship
University of Utah
Amy Christensen, 2004
Jotham Manwaring, 2005

Undergraduate Student Summer Research Mentorship
University of Utah
Isaac Erickson, 2004
Karen Mayer, 2005
Isaac Erickson, 2006
Jo Barker, 2006
Karen Mayer, 2006

Health Sciences Leap Program Health Explorations Course
University of Utah
Jessica Garcia, 2004

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Journal Articles  
 

A. Accepted

1. Gonias SL, Swaim MW, Massey MF and Pizzo SV, 1988, "cis-Dichlorodiammineplatiuum (II) as a selective modifier of the oxidation-sensitive reative-center methionine in alpha-1-antitrypsin," JBC, 263(1): 393-397.

2. Massey MF, Davies MG, Svendsen E, Klyachkin ML, Schwartz LB, McCann RL and Hagen P-O, 1993, "Reduction of experimental vein graft intimal hyperplasia by ketanserin," J Surg Res, 54: 530-538.

3. Klyachkin ML, Davies MG, Svendsen E, Kim JH, Massey MF, Barber L and Hagen P-O, 1993, "Hypercholesterolemia and experimental vein grafts: Accelerated development of intimal hyperplasia and increase in abnormal vasomotor function," J Surg Res, 54: 451-468.

4. Massey MF, Davies MG, Klyachkin ML, Schwartz LB, McCann RL and Hagen P-O, 1993, "Bradykinin responses in experimental vein grafts," J Vasc Med Bio, 4: 126-134.

5. Davies MG, Klyachkin ML, Massey MF, Dalen H, Svendsen E and Hagen P-O, 1993, "The integrity of experimental vein graft endothelium - implications in the etiology of early graft failure," Eur J Vasc Surg, 7: 156-165.

6. Davies MG, Klyachakin Ml, Massey MF, Svendsen E and Hagen P-O, 1993, "Responses of experimental vein grafts to endothelin-1," J Vasc Res, 4: 243-249.

7. Davies MG, Klyachakin ML, Massey MF, Svendsen E and Hagen P-O, 1993, "The mechanisms of brakykinin receptor modulation in vein grafts," J Invest Surg, 4(6): 353-359.

8. Schwartz LB, Haines L, Massey MF, Kerfoot WW, McCann RL and Hagen P-O, 1994, "Dependence of rabbit external jugular vein vasoreactivity on segment size and location," Vasc Surg, 28:15-21.

9. Schwartz LB, Massey MF, Hagen P-O and McCann RL, 1994, "The effect of intra-luminal pressure on human saphenous vein in vitro vasomotor function," J Vasc Med Bio, 5: 31-37.

10. Davies MG, Klyachin ML, Massey MF, Svendsen E and Hagen P-O, 1996, "A comparative study of endothelium-derived relaxing factor-mediated relaxation and smooth muscle cell function in arterial and venous vein bypass grafts," Cardiovasc Surg, 4: 143-149.

11. Schwartz LB, Purut CM, Massey MF, Pence JC, Smith PK and McCann RL, 1996, "Effects of pulsatile perfusion on human saphenous vein vasoreactivity: A preliminary report," Cardiovasc Surg, 4(2): 143-149.

12. Massey MF, Davis RD, Jr., Moore MB, Weaver CJ, D'Amico TA, Oldham HN, Smith PK and Harpole DH, Jr., 1996, "A prospective 5-year analysis of video-thorascopy: The Duke University experience," East Cent African J of Surg.

13. D'Amico TA, Massey MF, Herndon JG, Moore MB and Harpole DH, 1999, "A biologic risk model for stage I lung cancer: Immunohistochemical analysis 408 patients using 10 molecular markers," J Thoracic Cardiovasc Surg, 117(4): 736-743.

14. Massey MF and Gupta DK, "What drug should we utilize to increase systemic blood pressure during reconstructive surgery:
The effects of systemic phenylephrine and epinephrine on the pedicle artery and microvascular perfusion in a pig model of rectus abdominus myocutaneous rotational flaps", PRS, accepted. (Corresponding Author)

B. Submitted


1. Bruen KJ, Glasgow RE, Manwaring J, Schiffern L, and Massey MF,
"Two Methods of Laparoscopic Ligation of the Deep Inferior Epigatstric Artery and Vein for TRAM Flap Delay: The LIP and TIIL Techniques", Surg Endo, submitted, (Corresponding Author).

2. Erickson I, Yang Y-I, Fitzpatrick K, Kirker KR, Massey MF and Shelby J, "Cryopreservation and Viability Assessment of of Adipose Derived Stem Cells Using Hyaluron as a Media Supplement", Cryobio, submitted, (Corresponding Author).

3. Massey MF and Gupta DK, "The Effects of Systemic Phenylephrine and Epinephrine on the Pedicle Artery and Microvascular Perfusion in a Pig Model of Myo-Adipo-Cutaneous Free Flaps", PRS, submitted, (Corresponding Author)

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Book Chapters  
  1. Oldham KT and Massey MF, 1998, "Anti-reflux Surgery," Pediatric Surgery and Urology: Long-Term Outcomes, Stringer MD, Oldham KT, Mouriquand PD and Howard ER, eds., WB Saunders: Philadelphia, PA, 189-213.


2. Neumayer LA, Massey MF, and Shehnas S, 2005, "Mastectomy", http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/57444-13.asp.


3. Mathes SJ and Massey MF, 2006, "Postmastectomy Reconstruction: Expander-Implant Techniques", Plastic Surgery, 2nd edition, volume 6, Mathes SJ and Hentz VR, eds., Saunders Elsevier: Philadelphia, PA, 875-972.


4. Reuben B, Vargo, D, and Massey MF, 2006, "Component Separation for Complex Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Ventral Hernia Repair", Surgical Pitfalls: An Evidence-Based Approach to Prevention and Management, Evans S, ed., Elsevier Publishing: Philadelphia, PA. (Corresponding Author)

5. Massey MF, Neumayer LA and Shaikh S, 2007, "Breast Reconstruction", http://www.emedicinehealth.com/breast reconstruction/artilce/em.htm.

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Abstracts  
  1. Haines,LJ, Schwartz LB, Massey MF, Kerfoot WW, McCann RL and Hagen P-O, 1991, "Rabbit external jugular vein vasoreactivity is dependent on segment length and location," Arteriosclerosis and Thrombosis 11(5): 1517a.

2. Massey MF, Davies MG, Klyachkin ML, Schwartz LM, Barber L, Hagen P-O, and McCann RL, 1992, "Modulation of bradykinin receptor expression in experimental vein grafts," Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, 6(4):A1042.

3. Schwartz LB, Massey MF, Davies MG, Klyachkin ML, Barber L, Hagen P-O, and McCann RL, 1992, "Effect of in vitro pressurization on human saphenous vein vasoreactivity," Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, 6(4):A1041.

4. Davies MG, Klyachkin ML, Massey MF, Dalen H, Svendsen E and Hagen P-O,1992, "The intergrity of experimental vein graft endothelium - implications in the etiology of early graft failure, European Society of Vascular Surgery, 6:82-83.

5. Massey MF, Davies MG, Svendsen E, Klyachkin ML, Schwartz LB, McCann RL and Hagen P-O, 1992, "Ketanserin reduces intimal hyperplasia in experimental vein grafts," Association for Academic Surgery, 26:55.

6. Klyachkin ML, Davies MG, Svendsen E, Massey MF, Kim JH, McCann RL and Hagen P-O, 1992, "Hypercholesterolemia increases intimal hyperplasia and altered vasoreactivity in experimental vein grafts," Association for Academic Surgery, 26:56.

7. Harpole DH, Jr., Massey MF, Smith PK and Oldham HN, Jr., 1996, "Duke University experience with video-thoracoscopy," The Association of Surgeons of East Africa and the Surgical Society of Zimbabwe, 47th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference, 15.

8. Massey MF, D'Amico TA, Davis RD and Harpole DH, 1997, "The Duke University experience in minimally-invasive thoracic surgery," The North Carolina Chapter, American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting.

9. D'Amico TA, Massey MF, Herndon JG, Moore MB and Harpole DH, 1998, "A biologic risk model for Stage I lung cancer: Immunohistochemical analysis of
408 patients using 10 molecular markers," Western Thoracic Surgical Association.

10. D'Amico TA, Aloia T, Massey MF, Herdon J, Moore MB and Harpole DH, 1999, "Molecular biologic sub-staging in patients with Stage I non-small cell lung cancer: risk stratification according to sex and histologic subytpe," Southern Thoracic Surgical Association.
11. Gupta DK, Massey MF, Siddiqi FA, McJames SW and Cluff M, October 2003, "The effects of phenylephrine and sodium nitroprusside on rotational flap blood flow," American Society of Anesthesiologists (Anesthesiology 2003; 99:A631).

12. Gupta DK, Massey MF, Cluff M and McJames SW, March 2003, "The effects of and phenylephrine on pedicle artery and microvascular blood flows in a porcine model of rotational myocutaneous flaps," International Anesthesia Research Society 78th Clinical and Scientific Congress (Anesthesia & Analgesia 2004; 99:S-18).

13. Massey MF, Gupta DK, Cluff M and McJames SW, June 2004, "The effects of phenylephrine and epinephrine on the microvascular perfusion of myocutaneous rotational and free flaps," Plastic Surgery Research Council.

14. Gupta DK and Massey MF, October 2004, "The effects of phenylephrine and epinephrine on the myocutaneous rotational and free flap microvascular perfusion," American Society of Anesthesiologists.

15. Gupta DK and Massey MF, March 2005, "The effects of sodium nitroprusside on vascular smooth muscle control of the microvasculature of porcine myocutaneous rotational and free flaps", International Anesthesia Research Society's 70th Clinical and Scientific Congress.

16. Massey MF and Gupta DK, March 2005, "The effects of acute remote ischemic
pre-conditioning on microvascular perfusion in porcine myocutaneous free flaps", International Anesthesia Research Society's 70th Clinical and Scientific Congress.

17. Massey MF and Gupta DK, May 2005, "The effects of sodium nitroprusside on vascular smooth muscle control of the microvasculature of porcine myocutaneous rotational and free flaps", Plastic Surgery Research Council.

18. Shelby J, Yang YI and Massey MF, September 2005, "Use of human adult
derived adiposesStem cells and demineralized bone matrix to regenerate bone tissue in vivo", American Association of Tissue Banks 29th Annual Meeting.

19. Erickson I, Yang YI, Fitzpatrick K, Kirker KR and Massey MF, and Shelby J, September 2005, "Improved viability of adipose-derived adult stem cells after cryopreservation using hyaluronan as a media supplement", American Association of Tissue Banks 29th Annual Meeting.

20. Gupta DH and Massey MF, October 2005, "The role of sympathetic innervation in the control of microvascular perfusion in myocutaneous flaps", American Society of Anesthesiologists.

21. Erickson I, Yang Y-I, Fitzpatrick K, Kirker KR, Massey MF and Shelby J, October 2005, "Cryopreservation of adipose derived stem cells using hyaluron as a media supplement", BioInterface 2005: Surfaces in Biomaterials.

22. Yang Y-I, Kirker KR, Massey MF and Shelby J, October 2005, "The use of adult derived adipose stem cells for bone regeneration", BioInterface 2005: Surfaces in Biomaterials.

23. Bruen KJ, Glasgow RE, Manwaring J, Schiffern L, and Massey MF, February 2006, "Two Methods of Laparoscopic Ligation of the Deep Inferior Epigatstric artery and vein for TRAM flap delay: The LIP and TIIL techniques", Utah Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting.

24. Fitzpatrick K, Yang Y-I, Kirker KR, Massey MF and Shelby J, April 2006, "Extra-cellular matrix molecules enhance allograft skin viability", Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting and Exposition: New Applications and Technologies.

25. Yang Y-I, Kirker KR, Massey MF and Shelby J, April 2006, "Adipose-derived adult stem cells for bone regeneration", Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting and Exposition: New Applications and Technologies.

26. Gupta DK, Bruen KJ, and Massey MF, October 2006, "The Effects of Isoflurane and Propofol on Free Flap Ischemia Reperfusion Injury - A Genomic Analysis, American Society of Anesthesiologists.

27. Bruen KJ, Gupta KD, Weiss RW, Dunn DS, Thibeault SL, McJames S, Li W and Massey MF, October 2006, "The Effects of Propofol and Isoflurane on Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in Free Flaps", American College of Surgeons.

28. Massey MF, Breun KJ and Gupta DK, January 2007, "Genetic Analysis of Adipocyte Ischemia Reperfusion Injury", American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery.

29. Allen RJ, LoTempio MM and Massey MF, January 2007, "Breast Reconstruction with Perforator Flaps", 23rd Annual Breast Surgery Symposium.

30. Allen RJ, Craigie JE, LoTempio MM and Massey MF, January 2007, "Nipple Areolar Complex Sparing Mastectomy with Perforator Flap Reconstruction", 23rd Annual Breast Surgery Symposium.

   
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Oral Presentations  
  a. Invited International Oral Presentations:

1. "Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health: Bringing the Bench to the Bedside", Presented at the Group for the Advancement of Breast Reconstruction Annual Meeting, April 7, 2006, Charleston, South Carolina.

2. "Ischemia Reperfusion Injury in the Adipocyte", Presented at the Group for the Advancement of Breast Reconstruction Annual Meeting, May 6, 2007, Paris, France.

b. Invited National Oral Presentations:

1. "Abdominal Based Free Flap Breast Reconstruction: Questions Addressed by the Evidence, Questions, Not…", Presented at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, October 2005, Chicago, Illinois.

2. "Barriers to Academic Career Development: Overcoming Action as the Enemy of Thought", Presented at the UCSF Dr. Steven J. Mathes Lifetime Achievement Symposium, February 2006, San Francisco, California.

3. "Breast Reconstruction with Perforator Flaps", Presented at the 23rd Annual Breast Surgery Symposium, January 2007, Atlanta, Georgia.

4. "Nipple Areolar Complex Sparing Mastectomy with Perforator Flap Reconstruction", Presented at the 23rd Annual breast Surgery Symposium, January 2007, Atlanta, Georgia.

c. Oral Presentations at Scientific Meetings

1. "Ketanserin Inhibits Vein Graft Intimal Hyperplasia", Presented at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Training Fellows Annual Meeting, May 1992, Bethesda, Maryland.

2. "Ketanserin Reduces Intimal Hyperplasia in Experimental Vein Grafts", Presented at the Association for Academic Surgery Meeting, November 1992, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

3. "The Effects of Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury on Vascular Smooth Muscle Control of the Microvascular Perfusion of Myocutaneous Rotational and Free Flaps," Presented at the Plastic Surgery Research Council, June 11, 2004, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

4. "The Effects of Sodium Nitroprusside on Vascular Smooth Muscle Control of the Microvasculature of Porcine Myocutaneous Rotational and Free Flaps", Presented at the Plastic Surgery Research Council, May 2005, Toronto, Ontario.


c. Invited Regional Oral Presentations:


1. "The Duke University Experience in Minimally-Invasive Thoracic Surgery", Presented at the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Meeting, July 1997, Asheville, North Carolina

2. "Current Trends in the Surgical Treatment of Breast Cancer", Presented at the Multi-Disciplinary Breast Cancer Tumor Board Conference, Huntsman Cancer Institute, October 24, 2002, Salt Lake City, Utah

3. "Evaluation of the Hand in the Setting of Multi-System Trauma", Presented at the General Surgery Trauma Conference, University of Utah, October 28, 2002, Salt Lake City, Utah

4. "A Simple Hand Exam for Residents in the Emergency Room", Presented at the General Surgery Trauma Conference, University of Utah, November 21, 2002, Salt Lake City, Utah

5. "Preparation for the General Surgery In-Service Examination: Plastic Surgery", Presented at the General Surgery Basic Science Teaching Conference, University of Utah, December 11, 2002, Salt Lake City, Utah

6. "Composite Tissue Transfer in the Rat", Presented at the Department of Surgery Research in Progress Conference, University of Utah, December 11, 2002, Salt Lake City, Utah

7. "Aesthetic Trends in Breast Reconstruction", Presented at General Surgery Grand Rounds, University of Utah, April 16, 2003, Salt Lake City, Utah

8. "Historical Overview of Trunk Reconstruction: What We Can Learn from the Past Experience at the Emory and Mayo Clinics" Presented at Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Grand Rounds, University of Utah, May 21, 2003, Salt Lake City Utah

9. "Clinical Approaches to High Risk Lower Limb Salvage", Presented at Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Grand Rounds, University of Utah, May 28, 2003, Salt Lake City Utah

10. "Abdominal Wall Reconstruction", Presented at the Postgraduate Course in General Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, February 1, 2004, Park City, Utah

11. "Abdominal Wall Reconstruction for Complex Abdominal Wounds", Presented at Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Grand Rounds, University of Utah, February 4, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah

12. "What's New in Breast Reconstruction", Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Utah Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, February 12, 2005, Park City, Utah.

13. "Surgical Partners: General and Reconstructive Surgeons Caring for Breast Cancer Patients", Presented at the Postgraduate Course in General Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, February 16, 2005, Park City, Utah.

14. "Best Practices for Free Tissue Transfer Breast Reconstruction Patients: The Cook Implantable Doppler", Presented at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital Quarterly Nursing Educational Series, February 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah (three distinct engagements).

15. "Basic Science Applications in Rotational and Free Flap Breast Reconstruction", Presented at Plastic Surgical Grand Rounds, University of Utah, April 27, 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah.

16. "Basic Science Applications in Rotational and Free Flap Breast Reconstruction", Presented at General Surgical Grand Rounds, University of Utah, May 4, 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah.

17. "Best Practices in Breast Reconstruction: Can We Define the Evidence?",
Presented at Plastic Surgical Grand Rounds, University of Utah, December 14, 2005, Salt Lake City, Utah.

18. "Building Interdisciplinary Research Career in Women's Health: Overcoming Action as the Enemy of Thought", Presented at Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds, University of Utah, January 31, 2006, Salt Lake City, Utah.

19. "Huntsman Cancer Institute Continuing Medical Education Series: Basic Applications of Breast Reconstruction", Presented at the Huntsman Cancer Institute Grand Rounds, University of Utah, February 8, 2006, Salt Lake City, Utah.

20. "Clinical Applications of AlloDerm® Regenerative Tissue Matrix in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction for Recurrent Hernia in the Obese Patient", Presented at the Quarterly Scientific Review, February 11, 2006, Belgrade, Montana.

21. "Basics of the Breast: Reconstruction Techniques for Physicians and Non-Physicians", Utah Medical Teleconference Symposium, May 3, 2006, Salt Lake City, Utah.

22. "Emerging from Hibernation to Sleep: How Does Basic Science Research Relate to the Surgical Resident 80-Hour Work Week", Presented at Plastic Surgery Grand Grounds, University of Utah, June 28, 2006, Salt Lake City, Utah

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National Academic
Meeting Attendance
 
  1. Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, Anaheim, California, 1992

2. Howard Hughes Medical Institute Medical Students Annual Meeting, Betheseda, Maryland, 1992

3. Association for Academic Surgery, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1992

4. The North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Surgeons, Asheville, NC, 1997

5. Achieving Aesthetics and Function Through Reconstructive Surgery, San Francisco, California, 2000

6. UCSF Bi-Ennual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, California, 2001

7. Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2001

8. Plastic Surgery 2002: The Premiere Educational Experience, San Antonio, Texas, 2002

9. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Kauai, Hawaii, 2003

10. UCSF Bi-Ennual Scientific Meeting, San Francisco, California, 2003

11. One-On-One with John Tebbetts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2003

12. Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 2003

13. Leadership Tomorrow, Dallas, Texas, 2003

14. Plastic Surgery 2003: The Premiere Educational Experience, San Diego, California, 2003

15. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery, Palm Springs, California, 2004

16. Plastic Surgical Research Council, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2004

17. Women Plastic Surgeons Summer Workshop, Banff, Alberta Canada, 2004

18. Postgraduate Course in General Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Park City, Utah, 2004

19. Building Inter-Disciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health Annual Meeting, Bethesda, Maryland, 2004

20. Plastic Surgery 2004: The Premiere Educational Experience, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 2004

21. Postgraduate Course in General Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Park City, Utah, 2005

22. International Anesthesia Research Society's 70th Clinical and Scientific Congress, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2005

23. Plastic Surgical Research Council, Toronto, Canada, 2005

24. Plastic Surgery 2005: The Premiere Educational Experience, Chicago, Illinois, October 2005.

25. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, 2005.

26. UCSF Dr. Stephen J. Mathes Lifetime Achievement Symposium, San Francisco, California, February 2006.

27. ASPS Senior Residents Conference, Arlington, Virginia, March 2006.

28. International Anesthesia Research Symposium (IARS) Annual Meeting, San Francisco, California, March 2006.

29. Group for the Advancement of Breast Reconstruction (GABR) 1st Annual Invited Symposium, Charleston, South Carolina, April 2006.

30. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM), San Juan, Puerto Rico, January 2007.

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IACUC Listings  
 

1. "Effects of Vasoactive Substances on Muscle and Skin Flap Blood Flow", University of Utah IACUC #02-012015, Approved 12/02/2002, Closed

2. "Development of Tissue Transfer Models in the Rat", University of Utah IACUC #02-012016, Approved 12/06/2002, Closed

3. "The Effects of Vasoactive Substances on Rectus Abdominus Myocutaneous Flaps in the Pig Model", University of Utah IACUC #03-01002, Approved 03/03/2004, Closed

4. "Composite Tissue Prefabrication for Soft Tissue Reconstruction", University of Utah IACUC #04-03018, Approved 3/24/2004, Closed

5. "The Effects of Vasoactive Substances on Rectus Abdominus Myocutaneous Flaps in the Pig Model", University of Utah IACUC #05-11019, Approved 11/17/2005, Closed

6. "The Effects of Inhaled Anesthetic vs. Propofol on the Ischemia Reperfusion Injury of Rectus Abdominus Myoadipocutaneous Free Flaps", University of Utah IACUC #05-11020, Approved 11/17/2005, Closed

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IRB Listings  
  1. "Molecular Classification of Cancer", University of Utah IRB # 00010924, Approved 12/13/2002, Participation Withdrawn June 1, 2007

2. "Development of Adipocyte Seeded Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels as a Biologic Basis for a Novel Form of Tissue Engineered Breast Reconstruction", University of Utah IRB #00012994, Closed 12/05/2005

3. Towards Personalized Medicine: Engineering Breast Tissue Tumors and Capsular Contractures in 3-D Matrices, University of Utah IRB # 00013253, Closed 1/20/2006

4. "An Evaluation of Controlled Wound Drainage Following Transverse Rectus Abdominus Muscle (TRAM) flap breast reconstruction using AlloDerm®", University of Utah IRB # 00016577, Closed

5. "The Utlilization of Acellular Dermal Matrix in Reconstruction of the High Risk Abdominal Wall", University of Utah IRB #00016430, Submitted 12/13/2005, Exempt

6. "McGhan Medical Corporation Silicone Filled Breast Implant Adjunct Clinical Trial Participant #J2461", IRB #1754 (outside site), Approved 6/1/2005, Closed 8/24/2006

7. "McGhan Medical Corporation Silicone Filled Breast Implant Adjunct Clinical Trial Participant #J2461 for the University of Utah and the Huntsman Cancer Hospital, IRB #00015520, Approved 4/11/2006, Participation Withdrawn June 1, 2007

8. "Two Methods of Laparoscopic Ligation of the Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery and Vein for TRAM Flap Delay: The LIP and TIIL Techniques",
University of Utah IRB #00014328, Approved 4/19/2006, Closed

9. "Mentor Adjunct Study for Silicone Gel-Filled Mammary Prosthesis", IRB #931 (outside site), Approved 5/01/2006, Closed 8/24/2006

10. "Venothromboembolic Prophylaxis in Plastic Surgical Procedures",
IRB #00017232, Submitted 4/30/2006, Approved 5/18/2006, Closed

11. "Development of Adipocyte Seeded Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogels as a Biologic Basis for a Novel Form of Tissue Engineered Breast Reconstruction", University of Utah IRB #00012637, Approved 5/22/2006, Closed

12. "Clinical Applications of Homograft", University of Utah IRB #00018494, Exempt 07/27/2007

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