Meet Our Team - Penn Medicine

Current Clinical Research Fellows

2023-2024

Mehdi Lemdani

Jane Nguyen

Previous Clinical Research Fellows

2022-2023

Harrison Davis

Theodore Habarth

2021-2022

Abhi Desai
Abhishek Desai

Ankoor Talwar

2020-2021

Adrienne Christopher

Marty Morris
Martin Morris

2019-2020

Jessica Cunning

Arturo Diaz
Arturo Rios Diaz

2018-2019

Geoff Kozak

Shelby Nathan

2017-2018

Fabiola Enriquez

Jaclyn Mauch

Irfan Rhemtulla

2016-2017

Martin Carney

Research Activities

Microsurgical outcomes and program development
Lower extremity reconstruction free flap choice, fasciocutaneous versus muscle
Posterior sheath repair during abdominal wall reconstruction
Three-dimensional (3D) micropigmentation following breast reconstruction

2016-2017

Jason Weissler

Research Activities

Restoring breast sensation following mastectomy and reconstruction, efficacy of neurotization
Applications of chemodenervation using Botox for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Risk modeling and prediction strategies for incisional hernia following open abdominal surgery
Lymphovenous bypass for refractory chylothorax

2015-2016

Michael Lanni

Research Activities

Prophylactic mesh augmentation for incisional hernia prevention
Quantitative digital image correlation and patient reported outcomes in facial rejuvenation
Acoustic radiation force impulse elastography for prediction of primary fascial closure in ventral hernia
Long-term functional impact and patient reported outcomes following autologous breast reconstruction

2015-2016

Michael Tecce

Research Activities

3-Dimensional Printing in Nasal Reconstruction: Development of Precise Patient-Tailored Forehead Flap Templates
Defining indications and opportunities for incisional hernia risk reduction after open hysterectomy
Risk assessment for deep wound infection after median sternotomy
Long-term functional impact and patient reported outcomes following autologous breast reconstruction

2014-2015

Andrew R. Bauder

Research Activities

The interplay of plastic surgeon distribution, race, and insurance type on breast reconstruction
Three dimensional craniometrics in syndromic craniosynostosis
Clinical and patient reported outcomes in ventral hernia repair

2014-2015

Jonathan R. Sarik

Research Activities

Patient reported outcomes in plastic surgery
Clinical outcomes in breast reconstruction
Outcomes and cost in ventral hernia repair
Surgical treatment of peripheral lymphedema

2013-2014

Marten N. Basta

Research Activities

Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Outcomes research
Ventral Hernia Repair Outcomes & Economic Analysis
Head and Neck Microsurgical Reconstruction Outcomes & Economic Analysis

2012-2013

Ari M. Wes

Research Activities

Clinical outcomes in autologous and implant-based breast reconstruction
Outcomes, cost, and complications in abdominal wall reconstruction
Long-term clinical outcomes in single-suture craniosynostosis repair
Complications in body contouring procedures from a national dataset

2011-2012

Carrie A. Stransky

Research Activities

Clinical outcomes in cleft lip and palate repair
Fat grafting and molecular mechanisms of human aging
Clinical outcomes in breast reconstruction

2010-2011

Michael N. Mirzabeigi

Research Activities

Clinical outcomes in breast cancer and autologous breast reconstruction
Outcomes and techniques in ventral hernia repair

2009-2010

Jonas A. Nelson

Research Activities

The functional impact and outcomes following breast reconstruction
Patient level factors and healthcare costs in breast and abdominal wall reconstruction
The effect of hemodynamic factors on outcomes in free flap breast reconstruction
Complex lower extremity reconstruction

2008-2009

Joshua Fosnot

Research Activities

Outcomes research, primarily focusing on free flap breast reconstruction