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.
“I am thrilled to see Dr. Liao receive this well-deserved award,” said Jesse Taylor, MD, chief of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Oral Surgery at CHOP. “There is no bigger honor than this in plastic surgery science and it is a true testament to his work spanning advances in fetal care, human genetics and developmental biology to initiate first-in-child trials and treatments, among other areas of plastic surgery.”
As a surgeon, Dr. Liao cares for patients born with orofacial clefts and complex craniofacial conditions. Dr. Liao also leads the Department of Surgery as the Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, where he is dedicated to nurturing trainees and faculty toward impactful academic careers.
“I am thrilled to shine this recognition on the work we are pioneering at CHOP and on our craniofacial team,” said Dr. Liao. “CHOP is where the world comes, not just for answers but for cures.”
Read more about Dr. Liao and his work here.
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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.
“I am thrilled to see Dr. Liao receive this well-deserved award,” said Jesse Taylor, MD, chief of the Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Oral Surgery at CHOP. “There is no bigger honor than this in plastic surgery science and it is a true testament to his work spanning advances in fetal care, human genetics and developmental biology to initiate first-in-child trials and treatments, among other areas of plastic surgery.”
As a surgeon, Dr. Liao cares for patients born with orofacial clefts and complex craniofacial conditions. Dr. Liao also leads the Department of Surgery as the Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, where he is dedicated to nurturing trainees and faculty toward impactful academic careers.
“I am thrilled to shine this recognition on the work we are pioneering at CHOP and on our craniofacial team,” said Dr. Liao. “CHOP is where the world comes, not just for answers but for cures.”
Read more about Dr. Liao and his work here.
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