Anti-inflammatory Effects of Crushed Cartilage and Adipose Tissue Print
The ASERF Scientific Research Committee and Board of Directors are pleased to announce the following grant award:

Researcher: Derek M. Steinbacher, MD

Grant Award: ASERF Interim Grant

Amount Awarded: $20,000

Project Name: Anti-inflammatory Effects of Crushed Cartilage and Adipose Tissue

Project Summary: The primary aims of this study are to 1) detect and quantify chondroitin sulfate and other inflammatory modulating factors released from crushed septal cartilage grafts and 2) assess the potential effect of concomitant autologous fat grafting on levels of these factors. This research question has essential implications on wound healing, inflammation, and cartilage graft retention following rhinoplasty and facial reconstructive surgical procedures.