S23-082 The use of mechanotransduction inhibitors as a coating for surgical sutures to reduce scarring Researchers at Stanford have proposed that coating surgical sutures with mechanotransduction inhibitors may reduce scarring of the tissue. Michelle Griffin Michael Longaker Shamik Mascharak Michael Januszyk Heather Talbott Michael Davitt Geoffrey Gurtner Derrick Wan
S19-455 Deferoxamine prophylaxis for radiation-induced fibrosis Radiation therapy is a common option in diseases like breast cancer, but can also cause significant damage to the skin. Permanent scarring and fibrosis can result, with both aesthetic and functional consequences for cancer patients. Derrick Wan Michael Longaker Geoffrey Gurtner