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Name:
Lars Steinstraesser MD, Stefan Langer MD, Hans-Ulrich Steinau MD PhD

Email Contact: Lars Steinstraesser MD

Laboratory: Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory

Lab Location:
BG University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Haus XU44, Ruhr University Bochum, Buerkle-de-la Camp Platz 1, 44789 Bochum, Germany

Lab Facilities:
Cell and Tissue culture, in vitro and in vivo gene transfer (naked DNA, AAV, Adenovirus), in vivo microscopy to study impact of angiogenesis, Wet lab space for biochemistry, molecular biology and immunological assays; facilities for EM and histology, computerized histomorphometry; Real time PCR, microarray and high throughput proteomics; large and small animal surgical facilities.

Animal Facilities: Yes
Type: Animal studies currently include athymic mice, rats and pigs

Type of Research:
Full spectrum of tissue engineering, molecular biology and gene therapy
Funding:
German Research Foundation (DFG), Forum, Alma Vogelsang Stiftung, Industry

Research Fellowship Available: Yes
Investigator's Name: Lars Steinstraesser
Project Title: By arrangement
Brief Description:
Training in basic and applied research in the areas of tissue engineering (keratinocytes, fibroblast, cutaneous stem cells), Microcirculation ,innate immune response in infected wounds and potential treatment options (transient cutaneous gene delivery of anitmicrobial peptides, wound chamber). Cytogenetic and mRNA and proteine expression profiles in soft tissue sarcoma and chronic wounds in humans tissue.

Opportunity for student degree program: PhD

Funding available from supervisor
Partial and full funding available from supervisor by arrangement.

Other requirements (i.e. background, MD degree, etc.)
Please specify: Full assessment of credentials required.

Website: http://www.bergmannsheil.de/pages/kliniken/plastchirurg/index.php

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