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Dr. Eric Chien-Wei Liao Receives Award from the American Association of Plastic Surgeons

May 29, 2024

Eric Chien-Wei Liao, MD, PhD, pediatric plastic surgeon-scientist and the founding Director of the Center for Craniofacial Innovation at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), received the American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) Basic Science Research Award at the AAPS Annual Meeting.

Q&A with Dr. Cassandra Ligh

Dec 22, 2023

Meet pediatric plastic surgeon Cassandra Ligh, MD, FACS, the new Director of CHOP’s Pediatric and Adolescent Breast and Chest Program.

CHOP Surgeon Receives Ukrainian Order of Merit Award from Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Sep 29, 2023

Dr. Oksana Jackson accepted the award in September at the U.S. National Archives rotunda.

‘There’s No Substitute for Experience’

Nov 11, 2022

The Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Oral Surgery transforms the lives of children worldwide.

Meet Shaun Mendenhall, One of the Plastic Surgery Division’s Newest Team Members

Jun 13, 2022

In this Q&A, Dr. Mendenhall explains his fascination with hand surgery, exciting advances in the field and more.

CHOP Study Finds Poverty Affects Risk of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

Jan 6, 2022

CHOP researchers have found that indicators of lower socioeconomic status are associated with an increased risk of cleft lip with or without cleft palate.

Research Innovations: Correcting Cleft Palate in the Basic Science Laboratory

Jun 15, 2020

Prenatal correction of cleft lip and/or palate would offer benefits that are not attainable through conventional postnatal treatment. Learn about our work to correct it in the laboratory.

Beyond Therapy – Supporting Cleft Lip and Palate Families in Our Communities

Jun 15, 2020

Learn about the international outreach missions, community partnerships and family events that support patients and families with cleft lip and palate.

Supporting Cleft Patients and Families Mentally and Emotionally on Their Care Journey

Jun 15, 2020

Having a congenital appearance difference may present a variety of challenges for children and their families. Our dedicated psychosocial support services team is here to help you navigate challenges and maximize well-being.

Cleft Care: From Birth Through Adolescence

Jun 15, 2020

Review a timeline of common cleft lip/palate procedures and typical age of treatment, from birth to adolescence.