Lana Van Damme

Medical Doctor and PhD Researcher with a strong technical background in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Polymer Chemistry, and Biomaterials Research. Professional Skills: - Expertise in interdisciplinary research, focusing on the integration of polymer chemistry and biomaterials within the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. - Proven track record in clinical research and academic publishing, with an output of 3 Q1 articles and 2 co-authored Q1 publications within the first two years of her PhD. Currently, she has expanded her portfolio to include 9 Q1 first-author articles and 14 Q1 co-authored articles. - Experience in biomaterials development and their application in plastic surgery, bridging scientific research and clinical applications. - Strong academic foundation with an FWO SB mandate for a collaborative PhD project between Ghent University’s Faculty of Sciences and the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Technology and Application Domains: - Polymer Chemistry and Biomaterials Research for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. - Medical Research with applications in biomaterial development for surgical procedures. - Academic Publishing and Clinical Research in plastic surgery and biomaterials.