Saving your skin: the science of reconstructive burns surgery

Professor Peter Maitz and Professor Tony Weiss
Wednesday 16 September 2009
5:30pm for 5:45pm – 6:45pm

Each year around 200,000 Australians suffer a burn injury. One of the most severe traumas the human body can experience is third degree burn, which destroys skin and deeper tissues, causing extensive scarring and disfiguration. What are Australian scientists doing to help?

Find out in this fascinating lecture about the amazing technologies being pioneered to assist in the body’s ability to heal itself and generate new skin and tissue. Hear from leading burns specialist and reconstructive surgeon Dr Peter Maitz as he discusses the challenges in burns treatment and then learn all about the science behind the amazing, self-assembling elastic tissues being engineered by Professor Tony Weiss and his team, in the effort to improve the quality of life for burns victims.

A cocktail reception will follow the lecture.

Date and Time

Wednesday 16 September 2009
5:30pm for 5:45pm – 6:45pm

Venue

Eastern Avenue Auditorium, The University of Sydney

Bookings

While the lecture is free, seat bookings are essential as places are limited.

To make a booking, fill out the online booking form or email with your name, the names of the lectures you wish to attend, and number of seats required (limited to 5 per booking except for School groups). Bookings can also be made by calling (02) 9351 3021 between 10am and 3pm.


This lecture is free of charge.