Dr. Chien Wei Liao

Biography

Chien-wei Eric Liao, M.D., Ph.D., is a pediatric plastic surgeon-scientist specializing in the treatment of patients with orofacial clefts and complex craniofacial conditions. He is the founding Director of the Center for Craniofacial Innovation at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where he leverages advances in fetal care, human genetics, and developmental biology to initiate pioneering, first-in-child trials of new treatments. Liao is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has held prestigious positions, including Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair of Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, where he led significant research initiatives. His clinical expertise includes cleft lip and palate surgery, rhinoplasty, and complex pediatric reconstruction. Liao is dedicated to nurturing trainees and faculty, advocating for impactful academic careers in surgery. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to surgical research and education, and he continuously works to address critical knowledge gaps in human genetics through innovative zebrafish models. Liao's work aims to not only restore form and function to patients but also lays the groundwork for future advancements that can benefit those with craniofacial anomalies worldwide.

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