Cynthia Verchere

MD

Investigator, BC Children's Hospital
Director, Burn Unit, BC Children's Hospital
Head, Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia

My research areas reflect my main clinical practice sub-specialities. I have three main areas of research focus including brachial plexus injuries in infants; burns in children and adolescents; and the reconstruction procedures of the cleft lip and palate.

I am interested in how well children function and recover after a surgical procedure. Because children come to me for treatment from all over the province, I have a representative sample of patients from which to draw meaningful conclusions in my research endeavors. As well, I have a strong trainee component to my research and ensure that all appropriate projects have a medical student, resident or fellow involved.