Advancing surgical care through rigorous clinical research and translational insight.
The Hansen Lab studies the clinical and biological problems that shape reconstructive plastic surgery: complex wounds, hidradenitis suppurativa, hand and microvascular surgery, soft tissue infection, and outcomes after high-complexity reconstruction.
Our work integrates retrospective clinical studies, systematic reviews, translational collaborations, and computational methods. We are built around a simple premise: the most meaningful research questions are the ones that emerge directly from patient care.
Director
Dr. Scott L. Hansen
- Professor and Chief, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Stephen J. Mathes Endowed Chair
- Program Director, Plastic Surgery Residency
- Chief, Hand and Microvascular Surgery, UCSF
- Director, UCSF Microsurgery Fellowship
Outcomes
Practical studies that measure what improves recovery, wound healing, readmission, and reconstructive success.
Innovation
Surgical technique, workflow, biologics, devices, and data systems for complex reconstructive care.
Translation
Mechanistic and tissue-based collaborations focused on inflammation, wound biology, and repair.
Mentorship
A rigorous training environment for students, residents, and fellows pursuing academic surgery.