Speaking Engagements & Presentations

Dr. Shai Rozen, Professor and Vice-Chair of Research and Development in the Department of Plastic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center, has delivered more than 200 invited lectures and visiting professorships nationally and internationally over the course of his career. His speaking engagements span leading academic institutions — including Harvard Medical School, Yale School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, UCLA, and the University of Michigan — as well as professional society meetings and surgical courses across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Below is a selection of his presentations, reflecting his ongoing role in advancing facial paralysis and reconstructive microsurgery education worldwide.

Upcoming Engagements

• Mexico — August 2026
• Germany — October 2026
• European Association of Plastic Surgeons (EURAPS), London — October 22, 2026

Podium and Poster Presentations (Peer Reviewed) – Local, National and International Peer Reviewed Scientific Meetings

The 49th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Facial Nerve Research. June 26, 2026.

Johansen CF, Patel D, Henn D, Rozen SM*. Reevaluating the Prognosis of Bell’s Palsy. Plastic Surgery Research Council. Los Angeles, CA. June 7, 2026.

Johansen CF, Bhatia S, Har-Shai L, Henn D, Rozen SM*. Surgical Management of Platysma Hypertonicity in Facial Synkinesis: A Quantitative Analysis of Lower Lip Dynamics. Best Paper: Late Breaking Abstract Award at the Plastic Surgery Research Council. Los Angeles, CA. June 7, 2026. 

Johansen CF, Bhatia S, Patel D, Rozen SM*. Recurrent and Bilateral Facial Palsy in Bell’s Palsy and Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome.  Plastic Surgery Research Council. Los Angeles, CA. June 7, 2026

Johansen CF, Henn D, Cohen, J, Tavares D, Rozen SM*. Transcriptomics in Facial Synkinesis. Poster presentation, UT Southwestern Dean’s Research Scholar Research Day. Dallas, TX. June 2026.

Johansen CF,Bhatia S, Patel D, Druzo-White C, Lee M, Rozen SM*. Recurrent and Bilateral Facial Palsy in Bell’s Palsy and Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome. Display poster, American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Lihue, HI. May 2026.

Johansen CF, Rozen SM*. Automated Facial Analysis Tool. Oral presentation, UT Southwestern Department of Plastic Surgery Annual Research Day. Dallas, TX. May 2026.

Johansen CF, Patel D, Rozen SM*. Reevaluating the Prognosis of Bell’s Palsy. Oral presentation, UT Southwestern: The Future Leaders in Clinical Research Symposium. Dallas, TX. April 2026.

Bhatia SS, Rail B, Henn D, Lee MJ, Rozen SM*. Botox Versus Surgery: Evaluating Patient Treatment Choices for Facial Synkinesis. American Society for Peripheral Nerve. San Diego, CA. January 20, 2026.

Bhatia SS, Johansen CF, Rail B, Sanchez CV, Lee MJ, Rozen SM*. The Phenotypes of Facial Synkinesis. American Society for Peripheral Nerve. San Diego, CA. January 17, 2026. 

Bhatia SS, Rail B, Dragun AJ, Geltser C, Dang M, Lee MJ, Rozen SM*. The Natural Progression of Facial Synkinesis. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. San Diego, CA. January 18, 2026. 

Johansen CF, Bhatia SS, Har-Shai L, Rozen SM*. Neural Anatomy of Lower Lip Muscle: Functional Mapping and Injury Prevention. American Society for Peripheral Nerve. San Diego, CA. January 16, 2026. 

Johansen CF, Bhatia SS, Rozen SM*. Surgical Management of Platysma Hypertonicity in Post Paralysis Facial Synkinesis: A Quantitative Analysis of Lower Lip Dynamics. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. San Diego, CA. January 20, 2026. 

Johansen C, Bhatia BS; Rail B, Henn D, Lee MJ, Rozen SM*. Chemodenervation Versus Surgery:
 Evaluating Patient Treatment Choices for Facial Synkinesis. Madrid, Spain. September 26, 2025

Rozen SM*, Sanchez CV, Hynan LS, Rail B, Bhatia SS, Azizzadeh B, Baddour HM, Baptista R, Biglioli F, Coombs C, Coulson S, Diels J, Eisenhardt SU, Ferreira DT, Gur E, Hadlock T, Hayashi A, Jonsson L, Jowett N, Klebuc MJ, Labbe D, Lassaletta L, Lu JC-Y, Mardini S, Rodríguez Lorenzo A, Snyder-Warwick AK, Tuinder S, Tzafetta K, Voravitvet TY, Wang W. New facial synkinesis PROMS instrument. International Facial Nerve Symposium. Madrid, Spain. September 27, 2025

Sanchez CV, Bhatia SS, Rail B, Dragun AJ, Geltser CS, Dang M, Lee MJ, Rozen SM*. The Natural Progression of Post-Paralysis Facial Synkinesis. International Facial Nerve Symposium 2026. Madrid, Spain. September 26, 2025

Rail B, Gault NA, Rozen SM*. Management of Progressive Facial Nerve Weakness Due to Benign Tumors. Plastic Surgery The Meeting (PTSM) 2024. San Diego, California.

Facchin F, Sanchez CV, Rail B, Gault NA, Rozen SM*. The role of the Mentalis Muscles on Lower Lip Symmetry in Post-Paretic Peri-Oral Synkinesis. 34^th EURAPS Annual Meeting. Athens, Greece. May 30^th, 2024

Sanchez CV, Facchin F, Rail B, Gault NA, Rozen SM*. Analyzing the Role of the Mentalis Muscles on the Lower Lip in Post-Paretic Peri-Oral Synkinesis. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Nassau, Bahamas. January 14th, 2024 (Outstanding Paper Award – AAHS ASPN ASRM).

Sanchez CV, Gault NA, Gopalan T, Rozen SM*. Evaluation of Depressor Anguli Oris Myectomy with and without Platysma Myectomy and Concomitant Selective Neurectomies. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Nassau, Bahamas. January 14th, 2024

Rail B, Tsui J, Sanchez CV, Wen EY, Rozen SM*. Static Reanimation Alone in Facial Palsy Secondary to Malignancy. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Nassau, Bahamas. January 14th, 2024

Gault NA, Gopalan TA, Sanchez CV, Rail B, Henn D, Rozen SM*. Factors Contributing to the Development of Synkinesis: A Single-Center Study on Bell’s Palsy. American Society of Reconstructive Surgery. Nassau, Bahamas. January 13th, 2024. (Poster)

Tsui J, Rail B, Sanchez CV, Wen EY, Rozen SM*. Dynamic Reanimation Failure in Facial Palsy Secondary to Malignancy. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Nassau, Bahamas. (Poster). January 13, 2024.

Wen EY, Rozen SM*. Multidisciplinary Approach to Maximizing Facial Function in High-risk Recurrent Pleomorphic Adenoma Patients with Prior Facial Nerve Injury. American Society of Peripheral Nerve. Nassau, Bahamas. January 12-16, 2024

Thachil R, Sanchez CV, Wen EY, Rozen SM*. Long-term Outcomes Comparing Between Single Versus Dual Innervated Free Functional Gracilis Muscle Transfer in Longstanding Facial Paralysis Patients. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago, IL. April 29-May 2, 2023

Rozen SM*, Thachil R, Sanchez CV, Wen EY. Assessing the Benefit of Adding Cross-facial Nerve Grafts to A Masseteric to Facial Nerve Transfer for Smile and Periorbital Reanimation in Subacute Facial Palsy. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Chicago, IL. April 29-May 2, 2023

Gault NA, Gopalan TA, Rozen SM*. Is it really Bell’s Palsy? Analyzing the usage of a shifting diagnosis. UTSW 61^st Annual Medical Student Research Forum. Dallas, TX. January 31, 2023. 

Sanchez, CV, Ercan, A,Rozen, SM*. Depressor Anguli Oris Muscle Myectomy Vs. Depressor Anguli Oris with Concomitant Buccinator Myectomy in Facial Paralysis Patients with Synkinesis. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Miami, Fl. January 24th, 2023.

Thachil R, Y. Wen E, Zamora AM, Sanchez CV, Rozen SM*. Comparing Long Term Outcomes between Patients Innervated with Nerve Transfer Alone Versus Nerve Transfer with Cross-Facial Nerve Graft in the Subacute Facial Palsy Patient.American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Miami, Fl. January 20th, 2023. 

Thachil R, Wen YE, Zamaro AM, Sanchez C, Rozen SM*. Free Functional Muscle Transfer Innervated Solely by the Masseteric Nerve – a Longitudinal Analysis of Dynamic Changes in Facial Symmetry in patients followed for up to 10 years. Plastic Surgery The Meeting. Boston, MA. October 30, 2022

Thachil R, Wen YE, Zamaro Madrazo A, Sanchez CV, Rozen SM*. Masseteric to Facial Nerve Transfer Combined with Cross-Facial Nerve Graft – A Longitudinal Analysis of Dynamic Changes in patients followed up to 5 years Postoperatively. Plastic Surgery The Meeting. Boston, MA. October 29, 2022

Wen, YE, Thachil, R, Zamaro Madrazo A, Sanchez CV, Rozen SM*. The Impact of One- versus Two-Stage Dual-Innervated Gracilis Free Functional Muscle Transfer on Excursion in Facial Palsy Patients.  91^st Annual Plastic Surgery The Meeting. Boston, MA. October 30, 2022

Wen YE, Thachil R, Zamaro Madrazo A, Sanchez CV, Rozen SM*. A Comparison of Dental Show and Symmetry after One- and Two-Staged Dual-Innervated Gracilis Free Functional Muscle Transfer.24th Annual UTSW Surgery Forum. Dallas, TX. May 2022

Wen, YE, Thachil, R, Zamaro Madrazo A, Sanchez CV, Rozen SM*. A Comparison of Dental Show and Symmetry after One- and Two-Staged Dual-Innervated Gracilis Free Functional Muscle Transfer.24th Annual UTSW Surgery Forum. Dallas, TX. May 2022 

Thachil R, Wen YE, Zamaro Madrazo A, Sanchez CV, Rozen SM*. Analyzing Progressive Changes in Smile Symmetry in Facial Paralysis Patients Reanimated by Masseter to Facial Nerve Transfer combined with Cross-Facial Nerve Graft.24th Annual UTSW Surgery Forum. Dallas, TX. May 2022 

Thachil R, Wen YE, Zamaro Madrazo A, Sanchez CV, Rozen SM*. A Long-Term Assessment of Developing Facial Symmetry in Patients Reanimated by Free Functional Muscle Transfer Innervated Solely by the Masseteric Nerve.24th Annual UTSW Surgery Forum. Dallas, TX. May 2022 

Rozen SM*, Mohanty AJ, Khan S, Vernino S, Hynan L, LaFontaine J, Lavery L. Effect of Lower Extremity Nerve Decompression in Patients with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy on Narcotic Use and Ulceration Rates: A 10-year Follow-up from The Prospective, Controlled, Randomized, Double Blinded, DNND I And DNND II Trials. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. San-Diego, Ca. April 9^th, 2022

Mohanty AJ, Crisologo P, LaFontaine J, Lavery L, Rozen SM*. The DNND (Diabetic Neuropathy Nerve Decompression) II Study: A 10 Year Follow-Up on a Randomized Control Double Blind Study on The Effects of Nerve Decompression on Pain and Narcotic Dependence in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. American Society of Peripheral Nerve. Carlsbad, CA. January 15, 2022

Sanchez CV, Thachil R, Mitchell D, Rozen SM*. Lateral Tarsal Strip Procedure versus Fascia Support in the Treatment of Lower Eyelid Ectropion in Facial Paralysis Treatment. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Carlsbad, CA. January 17, 2022 

Sanchez CV, Rozen SM*. Depressor Anguli Oris Muscle Block Predictive Value to Myectomy Outcomes in a Single Postparetic Facial Synkinesis Cohort. American Society of Plastic Surgery – The Meeting. Atlanta, Georgia. October 29, 2021

Sanchez CV, Rozen SM*. Comparing Depressor Anguli Oris Myectomy Versus Transfer to Depressor Labii Inferioris Smile Parameters in Synkinetic Facial Paralysis Patients. American Society of Plastic Surgery – The Meeting. Atlanta, Georgia. October 29, 2021

Hembd A, Rozen SM*. Depressor Anguli Oris Muscle Block Predictive Value to Myectomy Outcomes in a Single Postparetic Facial Synkinesis Cohort. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. August 27-29, 2021. San Antonio, Texas.

Halani S, Rozen SM*. Comparing Depressor Anguli Oris Myectomy Versus Transfer to Depressor Labii Inferioris Smile Parameters in Synkinetic Facial Paralysis Patients. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. August 27-29, 2021. San Antonio, Texas.

Sanchez CV, Rozen SM*. Comparing Lateral Tarsal Strip Procedure and the Use of Fascia Support in the Treatment of Lower Eyelid Malposition in Facial Paralysis Patients. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. August 27-29, 2021. San Antonio, Texas.

Rozen SM*, Mohanty AJ, Khan S, Vernino S, Crisologo P, LaFontaine J, Lavery L. The DNND (Diabetic Neuropathy Nerve Decompression) 2 Study: A 10-year Follow-up of The Controlled Randomized Double Blinded Prospective Study on The Effect of Lower Extremity Nerve Decompression on Pain and Neurophysiology in Patients with Symptomatic Diabetic Neuropathy with Chronic Nerve Compression. The American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Miami, FL. May 17-18, 2021.

Sachdeva S, Reisch J, Rozen SM*. Approaches and treatment of idiopathic groin pain. American Society of Plastic Surgery. San-Francisco. CA. October 16-19, 2020

Rodriguez, AL, Zabojova J, Thrikutam N, Tolley P, Perez J, Rozen SM. Relational Anatomy of the Mimetic Muscles and Its Implications on Free Functional Muscle Inset in Facial Reanimation. 31^st European Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Athens, Greece. May 28-30, 2020

Misere RML, Mohanty AJ, Lataster AE, Rozen SM, Tuinder SML. Sensorimotor connections between CN V and CN VII may provide a possible anatomical and histologic basis for synkinetic buccinator hypertonicity. 31^st European Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Athens, Greece. May 28-30, 2020

Concomitant Masseteric-to-Facial Nerve Transfer and Parotidectomy Significantly Enhances Facial Symmetry and Excursion in Patients with Post-Operative Facial Nerve Discontinuity. Mohanty AJ, Misere RML, Rozen SM*. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. January 13, 2020 

Mohanty AJ, Misere RML, Lataster AE, Rozen SM, MD, Tuinder SML. Sensorimotor Connections between CN V and CN VII May Provide a Possible Anatomical and Histologic Basis for Synkinetic Buccinator Hypertonicity. American Society of Peripheral Nerve. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. January 13, 2020 

Mohanty AJ, Cleveland P, Glick S, Shang Z, Rozen SM*. High-Resolution Contrast-Enhanced MicroCT Is a Valuable Tool for Fascicular Mapping of the Facial Nerve.. American Society of Peripheral Nerve. January 11, 2020

Sachdeva S, Reisch J, Rozen SM*. The Role of Neurectomy in the Treatment of Idiopathic Groin Neuralgia. American Society of Peripheral Nerve. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. January 11, 2020 

Hembd A, Dumestre D, Krag AE, Glick S, Mohanty AJ, Rozen SM*. Unlocking the Synkinetic Smile: Use of Lidocaine Blocks to Understand and Guide the Treatment of Depressor Anguli Oris Hypertonicity. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. January 2020

Hembd A, Dumestre D, Krag AE, Glick S, Mohanty AJ, Rozen SM*. Neurovascular Anatomy of the Depressor Anguli Oris Muscle: Towards Understanding and Effectively Treating the Synkinetic Smile. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. January 2020

Krag AE, Dumestre D, Hembd A, Glick S, Mohanty AJ, Rozen SM*. Anatomical Study of the Depressor Anguli Oris Muscle and Implications for Facial Paralysis. PhD Day 2020. Graduate School of Health, Aarhus University. January 24, 2020

Perez J, Mohanty AJ, Hembd A, Thrikutam NP, Bartley J, Rozen SM*. Reinnervation of the Orbicularis Oculi Muscle in Addition to Static Lid Support Confers Corneal Protective Advantages over Static Interventions Alone in the Subacute Facial Palsy Patient. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. November 1, 2019

Mohanty AJ, Hembd A, Krag AE, Dumestre D, Glick S, Rozen SM*. Anatomical Study of the Depressor Anguli Oris muscle and Implications for Synkinetic Facial Paralysis. Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. November 1, 2019

Mohanty AJ; Cleveland P, Glick S, BS; Shang Z, Rozen SM*. High Resolution Contrast Enhanced Micro CT of the Facial Nerve.Texas Society of Plastic Surgeons. November 1, 2019

Krag AE, Dumestre D, Hembd A, Glick S, Mohanty AJ, Rozen SM*. Neurovascular anatomy of the depressor anguli oris muscle and implications for synkinetic facial paralysis. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Bologna, Italy. June 12-16, 2019

Mohanty AJ, Perez JL, Hembd A, Thrikutam NP, Bartley J, Rozen SM*. Combined Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Reinnervation and Static Lid Support Provides Advantages in Corneal Protection over Static Lid Support Alone in the Subacute Facial Palsy Patient. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Bologna, Italy. June 12-16, 2019

Krag AE, Dumestre D, Hembd A, Glick S, Mohanty AJ, Rozen SM*. The Depressor Anguli Oris Muscle Anatomical Landmarks for Muscle Injection and Surgical Myectomy in Synkinetic Facial Paralysis. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Bologna, Italy. June 12-16, 2019

Cleveland P, Mohanty AJ, Glick S, Shang Z, Rozen SM*. Hi-Resolution Micro CT Imaging of a Contrast Enhanced Facial Nerve. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Bologna, Italy. June 12-16, 2019

Cleveland P, Mohanty AJ, Glick S, Corrnelissen A; Rozen SM*. Optimization of interfascicular contrast enhancement in Micro CT imaging of facial nerves. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Bologna, Italy. June 12-16, 2019

Rozen SM*, Bartley J, Mohanty AJ, Perez JL, Hembd A, Tolley P. Reinnervation of the Orbicularis Oculi Muscle in conjunction with Static Lid Support Confers Corneal Protective Advantages over solely Static interventions in the Subacute Facial Palsy Patient. 98^th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Baltimore, MD. April 7-9, 2019

Mohanty AJ, Perez JL, Hembd A, Thrikutam NP, Bartley J, Rozen SM*. Reinnervation of the Orbicularis Oculi Muscle in addition to Static Lid Support Confers Corneal Protective Advantages over Static Interventions Alone in the Subacute Facial Palsy Patient. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Palm Springs, CA. February 2, 2019

Glick S, Ahneesh Mohanty A, Hembd A, Rozen SM*. Longitudinal analysis and effect on tone and symmetry of adding a cross facial nerve graft to a masseteric to facial nerve transfer for subacute facial palsy. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Palm Springs, CA. February 2, 2019

Mohanty AJ, Perez JL, Hembd A, Thrikutam N, Bartley J, Rozen SM*. Reinnervation of the orbicularis oculi muscle in addition to static lid support confers corneal protective advantages over static interventions alone in the subacute facial palsy patient. Medical Student Research Forum. University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dallas. Texas. January 22^nd, 2019

Thrikutam N, Mohanty A; Hembd A, Rozen SM*. Salvage Dynamic Smile Reanimation with Reuse of the Masseteric Nerve. American Society of Plastic Surgery Meeting. Chicago. September 28^th, 2018

Zabojova J, Tolley P, Thrikutam N, Perez J, Rozen SM, and Andres R Rodriguez. Anatomy of the mimetic muscles and the implications on muscle in-setting during facial reanimation. American Society of Peripheral Nerve. Phoenix, AZ. January 2018

Zhang S, Ching CW, Hembd A, Tolley P, Rozen SM*. Early masseter to facial nerve transfer improves ultimate outcomes in dynamic more than static facial reanimation in acute and subacute facial palsy patients.  American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Phoenix, AZ. January 2018

Hembd A, Tolley P, Rozen SM*. Salvage dynamic smile reanimation with free functional muscle transplant (FFMT) in facial paralysis: Feasibility, technical considerations, and results. American Society of Reconstructive Surgery. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Phoenix, AZ. January 2018

Perez J, Hembd A, Tolley P, Zhang S, Rozen SM*. Orbicularis Oculi Muscle Re-innervation in Facial Palsy Patients after Facial Nerve Transfer Confers Complete Voluntary Eye Closure. American Society of Reconstructive Surgery. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Phoenix, AZ. January 2018

Rozen SM*. Facial Reanimation in Elderly. Session: Facial Nerve Surgery. International Facial Nerve Symposium. Los Angeles. CA. August 6, 2017

Hembd A, Rozen SM*. The Deep Temporal Nerve Transfer: An Anatomical Feasibility Study and Implications for Upper Facial Reanimation. International Facial Nerve Symposium. Los Angeles. CA. August 6, 2017

Rozen SM*. Timing of Facial Reanimation in Skull Base Surgery. Session: Management of the Facial Nerve Injury in the CPA and the Temporal Bone. International Facial Nerve Symposium. Los Angeles. CA. August 5, 2017

Rozen SM, MD*. Nerve Transfer: Timing and Localization. Session 2 – Surgical Management of Partial Paralysis & Synkinesis. International Facial Nerve Symposium. Los Angeles. CA. August 5, 2017

Rozen SM*. Implications of Intracranial Facial Nerve Grafting in the Setting of Facial Reanimation. Panel 10: Nerve regeneration II. International Facial Nerve Symposium. Los Angeles, CA. August 4, 2017

Rozen SM*. Facial Nerve Anatomic and Axonal Analysis: Optimizing Axonal Load for Cross Facial Nerve Grafting in Facial Reanimation. International Facial Nerve Symposium. Los Angeles, CA. August 4, 2017

Austin Hembd, MD, Rozen SM*. Correlation Between Facial Nerve Axonal Load and Age and Its Relevance to Facial Reanimation. International Facial Nerve Symposium. Los Angeles, CA. August 4, 2017

Zhang S, MD, Ching CW, Hembd A, Tolley P, Rozen SM*. Timing of masseter to facial nerve transfer affects ultimate outcomes in facial nerve paralysis. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Seoul, South Korea. June 17, 2017

Rozen SM*, Wolfe G, Raskin P, Vernino S, Pandian G, Wyne K, MD, Reisch J, Hynan L, Fulmer R, Salvador A. DNND Study – A Controlled Randomized Double Blinded Prospective Study on the Role of Surgical Decompression of Lower Extremity Nerves for the Treatment of Patients with Symptomatic Diabetic Neuropathy with Chronic Nerve Compression. 77^th Scientific Sessions of The American Diabetes Association. San Diego, CA June 9-13, 2017

Hembd A, Nagarkar P, Perez J, Gassman A, Tolley P, Reisch J, White CL III, Rozen SM*. Correlation Between Facial Nerve Axonal Load and Age and its Relevance to Facial Reanimation.96^th American Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Austin, TX. March 25-28, 2017.

Rozen SM*, Wolfe G, Raskin P, Vernino S, Pandian P, Wyne K, Sharma S, Reisch J, Hynan L, Fulmer R, Salvador A. The DNND (Diabetic Neuropathy Nerve Decompression) Study: A Controlled Randomized Double Blinded Prospective Study on The Effect Lower Extremity Nerve Decompression on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients with Painful Diabetic Neuropathy. AAHS, ASPN, ASRM Joint Outstanding Podium Presentation and recipient of Best Paper Award at the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Hawaii, Hawaii. January 15, 2017

Hembd A, Wolfe G, Raskin P, Vernino S, Park SY, Rozen SM*. Does Duration of Neuropathy, Duration of Diabetes, or HbA1c Affect the Response to Nerve Decompression in Diabetic Neuropathy: Conclusions from the DNND (Diabetic Neuropathy Nerve Decompression) Study – a Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial. American Society for Peripheral Nerve Meeting. Hawaii, Hawaii. January 13-15, 2017

Hembd A, Nagarkar P, Perez J, Gassman A, Tolley P, Reisch J, White CL III, M.D, Rozen SM*. Correlation between Facial Nerve Axonal Load and Age and its Relevance to Facial Reanimation. UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX. (Poster). Medical Student Research Presentation. UTSW. January 2017

Purushottam N, Hembd A, Wan D, Saba S, Kutz W, Isaacson B. Gupta S, Rozen SM*. Facial Nerve Axonal Analysis and Anatomic Localization of Donor Nerve – Optimizing Axonal Load for Cross Facial Nerve Grafting in Facial Reanimation. American Society of Plastic Surgery meeting. Los Angeles, CA. September 24, 2016

Rozen SM*, Wolfe G, Raskin P, Vernino S, Pandian G, Wyne K, Sharma S, Reisch J, Hynan L, Fulmer R, Salvador A. Controlled Randomized Double Blinded Prospective Study on The Role of Surgical Decompression of Lower Extremity Nerves for The Treatment of Patients with Symptomatic Diabetic Neuropathy with Chronic Nerve Compression. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. New York City, NY. May 22, 2016

Purushottam N, Hembd A, Wan D, Saba S, Kutz W, Isaacson B, Gupta S, Rozen SM*. Facial Nerve Axonal Analysis and Anatomic Localization of Donor Nerve – Optimizing Axonal Load for Cross Facial Nerve Grafting in Facial Reanimation. American Association of Plastic Surgeons. New York City, NY. May 22, 2016

Harrison B, Chamseddin K, De La Concha-Blankenagel E, Labbé D, Cardenas AM, Rozen SM*. Approaches and Outcomes of Facial Reanimation in Patients over 60 years – A Multicenter Study. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Scottsdale, AZ. January 2016

Dauwe P, Hembd A, De La Concha-Blankenagel E, Saba S, White C, Cardenas-Mejia A, Rozen SM*. The Deep Temporal Nerve: An Anatomical Feasibility Study with Possible Implications for Dynamic Brow Reanimation. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Scottsdale, AZ. January 2016

Hembd A, Nagarkar P, Saba S, Wan D, Isaacson B, Kutz W, Gupta S, White C, Rozen SM*. Facial Nerve Axonal Analysis and Anatomic Localization of Donor Nerve –Optimizing Axonal Load for Cross Facial Nerve Grafting in Facial Reanimation. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Scottsdale, AZ. January 2016

Rodriquez A, Linder S, Agrogiannis N, Reddy G, Rozen SM. The Vascularized Vastus Lateralis Nerve Graft Based on the Descending Branch of the LFCA for Immediate Facial Nerve Reconstruction. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Scottsdale, AZ. January 2016

Andres Rodriguez AL, Audolfsson A, Nowinski DS, Wong C, Arbique G, Rozen SM. Three-Dimensional Computed Tomographic Study of the Vascular Perfusion of the Facial Skin by Selective Injection of the Facial versus Superficial Temporal Arteries: Implications in Allotransplantation of Facial Aesthetic Subunits. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Scottsdale, AZ. January 2016

Natghian H, Fransn J, Rozen SM, Rodriguez AL. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Smile Excursion in Facial Reanimation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of One-Stage versus Two-Stage Procedure. American Society of Peripheral Nerve. Scottsdale, AZ. January 2016

Patel AD, Omar HA, Hamid AS, Scott K, Rozen SM, Moore DS. Anterior Groin Pain: Role of Magnetic Resonance Neurography and Related Image Guided Interventions. Abstracts and Posters Peer Review Meeting.Chicago, IL. November 2015

Linder S, Agrogiannis N, Rozen SM, Reddy G, Rodriguez. The Vascularized Vastus Lateralis Nerve Graft Based on the Descending Branch of the LFCA for Immediate Facial Nerve Reconstruction. 26^th EURAPS Annual Meeting. Edinburgh, United Kingdom. May 30, 2015

Rodriguez AL, Rozen SM. Influence of Using a Single Facial Vein as Outflow in Full Face Transplantation: A Three-Dimensional Computed Tomographic Study. 12^th Congress of the International Hand and Composite Tissue Allotransplantation Society. Philadelphia, PA. April 2015

Rodriguez AL, Rozen SM. Nerve Transfers in face Transplantation. 12^th Congress of the International Hand and Composite Tissue Allotransplantation Society. Philadelphia, PA. April 2015

Nagarkar P, Ramanadham S, Chamseddin K, Rozen SM*. Selective Neurectomies for Chronic Postoperative Neurogenic Pain. UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. 94^th Annual Meeting of The American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Scottsdale, AZ. April 2015

Rozen SM*, Harrison B, Isaacson B, Kutz W, Roland P, Blau P, Barnett S, Mickey B. Implications of Intracranial Facial Nerve Grafting in the Setting of Facial Reanimation. 94^th Annual Meeting of The American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Scottsdale, AZ. April 2015

Rozen SM*, Harrison B, Flurry M. Facial reanimation in patients with partial facial palsy. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Atlantis, Bahamas. January 2015

Nagarkar P, Ramanadham S, Chamseddin K, Rozen SM*. Neurectomies and neurolysis for the treatment of chronic postoperative pain. Podium Presentation in the American Society of Peripheral Nerve Surgery. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Atlantis, Bahamas. January 2015

Harrison B, Chamseddin K, Reddy GS, Rozen SM*. Implications of intracranial facial nerve grafting in the setting of facial reanimation. AAHS, ASPN, ASRM Joint Outstanding Podium Presentation and recipient of Best Paper Award at the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Atlantis, Bahamas. January 2015

Rodriguez AL, Audolfsson T, Nowinski, Cheng A, Wong C, Arbique G, Rozen SM*. Influence of Using a Single Facial Vein as Outflow in Full Face Transplantation: A Three-Dimensional Computed Tomographic Study. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Atlantis, Bahamas. January 2015

Rodriguez AL, Audolfsson T,Wong C, Arbique G, Cheng A, Nowinski D, Rozen SM*. Influence of using a single facial vein as outflow in full-face transplantation: A Three-Dimensional Computed Tomographic Study. Biannual Meeting of the Scandinavian Society for Plastic Surgery. Tromso, Norway. June 2014.

Cassi LC, Rozen SM, Mani M, Audolfsson T, Reddy G, Rodriguez AL, Sjukhuset A. The Anatomical Basis of the Lumbar Artery Perforator Flap: A Cadaver and Computer Tomography Angiogram Study. 3rd Annual EURAPS Research Council Meeting in Lacco Ameno, Isle of Ischia, Italy. May 28-29, 2014

Rozen SM*, Wan D. Facial reanimation in partially recovered facial palsy patients. Reconstructive Symposium Chang Gung Memorial Hospital – Mayo Clinic. Taipei, Taiwan. May 10, 2014

Wan D, Rozen SM*. Implications of intracranial facial nerve grafting in the setting of facial reanimation – Preliminary Results. Reconstructive Symposium Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Mayo Clinic. Taipei, Taiwan. May 10, 2014 (Best Paper Award)

Rodriguez AL,Audolfsson T, Wong C, Cheng A, Arbique G, Rozen SM, Sjukhuset A. Nerve Transfers in Face Transplantation. Reconstructive Symposium Chang Gung Memorial Hospital–Mayo Clinic. Taipei, Taiwan. May 10, 2014

Harrison B, Reddy G, Rozen SM*. Facial Reanimation in the Seventh and Eighth Decades of Life. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Kauai, Hawaii. January 12, 2014

Cassi LC, Rozen SM, Mani M, Audolfsson T, Reddy G, Rodriguez AL, Sjukhuset A. The Anatomical Basis of the Lumbar Artery Perforator Flap: A Cadaver and Computer Tomography Angiogram Study. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Kauai, Hawaii. January 12, 2014 (Poster)

Mire D, Slade H, Weedon K, Rozen SM*. Effect of Clostridial Collagenase Ointment on Healing, Scarring, and Granulation Tissue in Acute Wounds. 2013 Clinical Symposium on Advances in Skin and Wound Care. Orlando, FL. October 2013

Lehrman C, Rozen SM*. Upper Eyelid Post Septal Weight Placement for Treatment of Paralytic Lagophthalmos. Cranio–Facial Session. American Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. October 13, 2013

Rozen SM*, Lehrman C. Obturator Nerve Anatomy and Relevance to One-Stage Facial Reanimation. Cranio–Facial Session. American Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. October 13, 2013

Rozen SM*. Upper Eyelid Postseptal Weight Placement for Treatment of Paralytic Lagophthalmos. 12th International Facial Nerve Symposium,Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. Liberty Hotel. Boston, MA. June 28 – July 1, 2013

Rozen SM MD*. Obturator Nerve Anatomy and Relevance to One-Stage Facial Reanimation: Limitations. 12th International Facial Nerve Symposium,Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School. Liberty Hotel. Boston, MA. June 28 – July 1, 2013

Rozen SM*. The retroseptal approach for the treatment of paralytic lagophthalmos. The Red Sea International Meeting in Plastic Surgery. Eilat, Israel. March 2013

Rozen SM*. Use of the Masseter nerve in the treatment of facial paralysis. The Red Sea International Meeting in Plastic Surgery. Eilat, Israel. March 2013

Rozen SM*, Duong T, Harrison B. Involuntary movement during mastication in patients with long-term facial paralysis reanimated with a partial gracilis free neuro-muscular flap innervated by the masseteric nerve. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Naples, FL. January 2013

Audolfsson T, Rodriguez AL, Acosta-Rojas R, Wong C, Cheng A, Arbique G, Rozen SM. Free Adipofascial ALT Flap for Reconstructing Anterior Skull Base Defects: Clinical Series and Anatomical Study using Three-Dimensional Tomography. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Naples, FL. January 2013

Cheng A, Audolfsson T, Rodriguez AL, Wong C, Rozen SM*. A Reliable Approach for Masseteric Nerve Dissection in the Setting of Facial Reanimation. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Naples, FL. January 2013

Rodriguez AL, Audolfsson T, Wong C, Cheng A, Arbique G, Rozen SM. Sensory nerve transfers in the setting of facial transplant. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Naples, FL. January 2013

O’Reilly E MD, Duong T, Rozen SM*. Simplify the Complex: Advantages of Computed-Tomography Modeled Polyether Ether Ketone Cranioplasty. Senior Resident Conference. San Diego, CA. January 2013

Audolfsson T, Rodriguez AL, Rozen SM, Kildal M, Nowinski D. Supraorbitary Nerve to Infraorbitary Nerve Transfer for Restoration of Midface Sensation in Face Transplantation: Cadaver Feasibility Study. The 34th Congress of the Scandinavian Association of Plastic Surgeons. June 2012

Rodriguez AL, Audolfsson T, Rozen SM, Kildal M,Nowinski D. Supraorbital to Infraorbital Nerve Transfer for Restoration of Midface Sensation in Face Transplantation: Cadaver Feasibility Study.American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Las Vegas, NV. February 2012

Mundinger GS, Prucz R, Rozen SM,Tufaro AP. Inferior Alveolar Nerve Reconstruction with a Bioabsorbable Nerve Conduit. American Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. Seattle, WA. October 23-28, 2009

Rozen SM, Rohrich R. The Importance of the Orbital Retaining Ligament and the Periorbital Fat Compartments in Lower Eyelid Rejuvenation – A 5 Step Approach. Plastic Surgery at The Red Sea International Symposium. Eilat, Israel. March 24-28, 2009

Rozen SM*. The Two Dermal-Flap Umbilical Transposition: A Natural and Aesthetic Umbilicus after Abdominoplasty or Autologous Breast Reconstruction. Plastic Surgery at The Red SeaInternational Symposium. Eilat, Israel. March 24-28, 2009

Rozen SM*, Rodriguez ED. Versatility and Reliability of Distal Perforator Based Skin Island of the Free Fibula Flap for Facial Reconstruction in the setting of a Large Trauma Center in a Non-Asian Population. Presented in the Scientific Paper Session in the Scientific Paper Session in the American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Meeting. Tucson, AZ. January 2006

Taylor J, Williams J, Rozen SM, Holton L, Rosson GD, Silverman RP, Goldberg N, Singh N. Free TFL Neurotized Flaps for Abdominal Wall Herniation: Case Series and Animal Model. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Fajardo, Puerto Rico. January 2005

Rozen SM*. Aspirin and mortality in a large group of patients with coronary heart disease. Israeli Cardiology Society. Tel-Aviv, Israel. December 1995

Invited Scientific Presentations – Local, National, and International

1. How patients influenced my research and how research changed my practice – Plenary Talk. Japanese 49th facial nerve research meeting. Yokohoma, Japan. June 18, 2026
2. Facial Synkinesis – The Other Face of Facial Paralysis – Japanese 49th facial nerve research meeting. Yokohoma, Japan. June 18, 2026
3. Patients and Moments that Challenged and Changed my Perspectives in Facial Paralysis. 71^st Plastic Surgery Research Council meeting. Los Angeles, Ca. June 6^th, 2026
4. Return of the Surgeon Scientist – Opening Panel. 71^st Plastic Surgery Research Council meeting. Los Angeles, Ca. June 4^th, 2026
5. Facial Paralysis: An Overview and In-Depth Dive. Grand Rounds Visiting Professor Louisiana State University and Tulane University. New-Orleans, Louisiana. January 23, 2026
6. Innervated Flaps in Head and Neck Reconstruction. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Chula Vista, California. January 18^th, 2026
7. Understanding and Managing Synkinesis in Adult and Pediatric Facial Palsy. American Society for Peripheral Nerve Annual Meeting. Chula Vista, California. January 16^th, 2026
8. Facial Paralysis – Optimizing Results based on Evidence and Aesthetics. Visiting Professor for Lecture for Opening of the New Facial Paralysis Center, Belinson Hospital, Israel. December 23, 2025
9. Facial Synkinesis. 4^th Nordic Facial Nerve Meeting. Uppsala, Sweden. December 11^th, 2025
10. Facial Synkinesis: Current Thoughts and Future Directions. Visiting Professor Grand Rounds. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Hospital General, Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzales. Mexico City, Mexico. October 17^th, 2025
11. Facial Synkinesis: Current Thoughts. International Facial Nerve Symposium. Special Session. Madrid, Spain. September 24, 2025.
12. Facial Paralysis: An evidence-based approach followed by a  Deep Dive into Patient Subgroups. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. September 18^th, 2025
13. Management of Ectropion in the Paralytic Patient. Facial Palsy Course. University of Vienna, Austria. August 27^th – August 29^th, 2025
14. Selective  Myectomies and Neurectomies – Step by Step Approaches. Facial Palsy Course. University of Vienna, Austria. August 27^th – August 29^th, 2025
15. Management of Synkinesis –Selective Myecotmies and Neurectomies. Facial Palsy Course. University of Vienna, Austria. August 27^th – August 29^th, 2025
16. Relevant Anatomy of the Facial Nerve and Clinical Implication (and a “bit” of philosophy to start with). Facial Palsy Course. University of Vienna, Austria. August 27^th – August 29^th, 2025
17. More Than a Feeling…Improvements in Neuropathy? American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions. Chicago, IL. June 21^st, 2025
18. Head and Neck Reconstruction – Tips and Tricks: Facial Paralysis. American Association of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting. Austin, Texas. May 17^th, 2025.
19. Facial Paralysis in the Setting of Tumors. The Royal Society of Medicine Annual Meeting. London, England. June 7^th, 2025
20. Facial Paralysis: Optimizing Aesthetics Outcomes. The Royal Society of Medicine Annual Meeting. London, England. June 6^th, 2025
21. Facial Synkinesis: The other Face of Facial Paralysis. The Royal Society of Medicine Annual Meeting. London, England. June 6^th, 2025
22. Facial Paralysis : Philosophy, Basic Tools, & Algorithmic Approach. The Royal Society of Medicine Annual Meeting. London, England. June 6^th, 2025
23. The Two Faces of Facial Paralysis – The Flaccid versus Synkinesis Face. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Barcelona, Spain. April 25^th, 2025.
24. Facial Reanimation. Facial Reanimation Forum. Shanghai Ninth, Shanghai. Keynote Speaker. March 21-28, 2025. (Canceled due to government restrictions)
25. Facial Nerve Anatomical Dissection: Technique and Approach. University of California Davis Visiting Professor. February 4^th, 2025.
26. Facial Paralysis: Optimizing Outcomes Based on Evidence and Aesthetics. University of California Davis Visiting Professor. February 4^th, 2025.
27. Synkinesis – current thoughts on treatment strategy. American Society for Peripheral Nerve. Hawaii, Hawaii. January 19th, 2025
28. Impact of Donor Nerve and Muscle Choice on Free Functioning Muscle Transfers in the Setting of Facial Paralysis. American Society for Peripheral Nerve and American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery joint session. Hawaii, Hawaii. January 19th, 2025
29. Cross Facial Nerve Grafting and Functional Gracilis Muscle Transplant in Patients with Long-Standing Facial Paralysis – Tips & Tricks. Master Series. American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Hawaii, Hawaii. January 18th, 2025
30. Diabetic Neuropathy Nerve Decompression Studies DNND I & II. The Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons Annual Meeting. Key West Florida. November 2, 2024
31. Facial Paralysis in the Setting of Tumors: Optimizing Outcomes Based on Evidence and Aesthetics. MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas. Houston, Texas. October 4^th, 2024
32. Developing a niche practice: Trials, tribulations, and some personal thoughts. MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas. Houston, Texas. October 4^th, 2024
33. Synkinesis: The other Face of Facial Paralysis: Current Thoughts on Treatment Strategy. Controversies in Facial Paralysis. Plastic Surgery The Meeting. San-Diego, CA. September 27^th, 2024
34. Synkinesis: The other Face of Facial Paralysis. Current Thoughts on Treatment Strategy. 27^th European Association of Cranio Maxillo Facial Surgeons. Rome, Italy. September 17^th, 2024
35. The Gracilis Flap – Anatomy and (my) Clinical Uses. Texas Flap Course – UTSW, MD Anderson, Buncke Clinic Flap course. Dallas, Texas. August 17^th, 2024
36. The Two Faces of Facial Paralysis: Flaccid versus Synkinesis – Chris O’Brien Lifehouse – Sydney Facial Nerve Service. Grand Rounds. August 8^th, 2024
37. Surgical Treatment of Synkinesis: Some Thoughts. The 23^rd International Congress of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Shanghai. Shanghai, China. March 22^st, 2024
38. Facial Paralysis – Treatment of Synkinesis. Visiting Professor Grand Rounds Part II – Saint Louis University. March 19^th, 2024
39. Facial Paralysis – A Functional, Aesthetic, and Evidence Based Approach. Visiting Professor Grand Rounds Part I – Saint Louis University. March 19^th, 2024
40. Facial Nerve Injury in the Setting of Trauma. Acute Facial Trauma University of Maastricht Meeting. Netherlands. March 10^th, 2024
41. Reanimation in the setting of Synkinesis. American Society of Peripheral Nerve Annual Meeting. Bahamas. January 15^th, 2024
42. Smile reanimation in Long Standing Facial Paralysis: The Role of Dual Innervation. 3^rd Nordic Facial Nerve Meeting, Uppsala. December 7^th, 2023
43. Chronic Facial Palsy: Choice of Surgical Technique. Around the Facial Nerve – 2^nd International Meeting. Invited Speaker. University of Bologna . Bologna, Italy. November 2023
44. Upper and Lower face Static Procedures in the Setting of Dynamic Solutions for Facial Palsy.  Around the Facial Nerve – 2^nd International Meeting. University of Bologna. Bologna, Italy. November 2023
45. Plastic Surgery – The Problem-Solving Specialty. Annual UTSW Plastic Surgery Medical Student Interest Group Talk. UTSW Medical Center Dallas. October 25^th, 2023
46. Live Surgery for a Patient with Post Paralytic Facial Synkinesis. 2^nd Instructional Course for Facial Paralysis Reconstruction. Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taiwan. October 4^th, 2023*
47. A Functional and Aesthetic Approach to the Paralyzed Periorbita. 2^nd Instructional Course for Facial Paralysis Reconstruction. Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taiwan. October 4^th, 2023
48. Treatment for Synkinesis. 2^nd Instructional Course for Facial Paralysis Reconstruction. Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taiwan. October 3^rd, 2023
49. Challenging Case(s) in Facial Nerve Reanimation. University of Vienna Facial Paralysis Course – Vienna, Austria. September 13^th, 2023.
50. Selective Neurectomies and Myectomies – Step by Step Approach. University of Vienna Facial Paralysis Course – Vienna, Austria. September 13^th, 2023.
51. Management of Ectropion in the Facial Paralysis Patient – Step by Step Approach. University of Vienna Facial Paralysis Course – Vienna, Austria. September 13^th, 2023.
52. Management of Synkinesis –Selective  Myectomies and Neurectomies. University of Vienna Facial Paralysis Course – Vienna, Austria. September 13^th, 2023.
53. Relevant Anatomy of the Facial Nerve and Clinical Implications. University of Vienna Facial Paralysis Course – Vienna, Austria. September 11^th, 2023.
54. The Two Faces of Facial Paralysis – Flaccid versus Synkinetic. Texas Society of Plastic Surgery Annual Meeting. San-Antonio. September 9^th, 2023
55. Selective Neurectomies Targeting the Mentalis Muscle in the Treatment of Synkinesis. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. August 17^th, 2023. Singapore.
56. My Top Three Surgeries for Facial Synkinesis. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. August 18^th, 2023. Singapore.
57. Aesthetic Reconstruction of the Periorbital Area. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. August 17^th, 2023. Singapore.

58. Development of clinical research while in clinical practice – UTSW Plastic and Orthopedic Hand Surgery Conference. Dallas, TX. June 1st, 2023
59. Diabetic Neuropathy Nerve Decompression: DNND I & II Study. American Society of Peripheral Nerve. Miami, FL. January 22^nd, 2023
60. Painful Diabetic Neuropathy and Nerve Decompression – Introduction. American Society of Peripheral Nerve. Miami, FL. January 22^nd, 2023
61. Plastic Surgery 1-2-3 Conference. Facial palsy case analysis. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. December 21^st, 2022.
62. Challenging Cases in Facial Nerve Reanimation. Joint American Society of Peripheral Nerve “Nerve without Borders” and International Microsurgery Club. Linkou, Taiwan (Virtual). December 9^th, 2022
63. Facial Palsy in Cancer Patients (Panelist). Joint American Society of Peripheral Nerve “Nerve without Borders” and International Microsurgery Club. Linkou, Taiwan (Virtual). December 9^th, 2022
64. Facial Paralysis – Basics and Beyond. Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. October 13^th, 2022.
65. Peripheral nerve microsurgery for pain management. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Cancun, Mexico. June 3^rd, 2022
66. Synkinesis – What I think works and what I’m still unsure of. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Cancun, Mexico. June 3^rd, 2022
67. Dynamic reanimation of the eye in subacute facial palsy patients and its effect on corneal protection. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Cancun, Mexico. June 2^nd, 2022
68. Facial reanimation in the pediatric cancer patient. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Cancun, Mexico. June 2^nd, 2022
69. Combining Evidence and Aesthetics in Facial Palsy. Plenary Talk. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Cancun, Mexico. June 2^nd, 2022
70. Dynamic reanimation of the peri-orbital in the subacute facial palsy patient and its importance for corneal protection and aesthetic outcomes – International Facial Nerve Symposium. Korea April 28^th, 2022
71. Development of clinical research while in clinical practice – UTSW Plastic and Orthopedic Hand Surgery Conference – February 3^rd, 2022
72. Strategies and tactics in facial paralysis- where I succeeded and where I fail – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Craniofacial Grand Rounds – February 1^st, 2022
73. Primary Facial Paralysis reconstruction: When and How? American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Carlsbad, CA. January 16, 2022 
74. Dual innervation of free functional muscle transfers for facial palsy: When and How ? American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Carlsbad, CA. January 16, 2022 

75. Challenging Cases. Nerve Reconstruction in the Head and Neck Session. American Society of Peripheral Nerve. Carlsbad, CA. January 15, 2021
76. Management of Depressor Anguli Oris muscle in Synkinetic Facial Paralysis. Nordic Facial Palsy Meeting. Uppsala. Sweden. December 10, 2021
77. Combining Static and Dynamic Reconstruction in Facial Paralysis. Vienna Facial Palsy Course. Vienna Austria. September 22, 2021
78. Smile Reanimation in Long Standing Facial Paralysis. Vienna Facial Palsy Course. Vienna Austria. September 21, 2021
79. Facial Nerve Exposure and Relevant Surgical Anatomy. Vienna Facial Palsy Course. Vienna Austria. September 20, 2021
80. Strategies and tactics in facial paralysis: where I succeeded and where I fail. International Microsurgery Club. Taipei, Taiwan. July 11^th, 2021
81. Facial reanimation in the setting of cancer. Visiting Professor University Maastricht combined Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery Grand Rounds. April 20, 2021
82. Facial Paralysis: The Science and Art of Treating Facial Palsy. Acoustic Neuroma Association UTSW Patient Event. Dallas, Texas. USA November 7, 2020
83. Developing a Facial Palsy Practice – Tips, Pearls, and Mentorship – Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan / University of Freiburg, Germany / Georgetown University, USA – Q&A session. October 31, 2020
84. Thoughts and Evidence on Reconstruction and Aesthetics of Facial Paralysis. Visiting Professor. Division of Plastic Surgery. Yale School of Medicine. New Haven, Connecticut, USA. October 28, 2020
85. Developing a Niche Practice – Trials, Tribulations, and Some Thoughts. Visiting Professor. Division of Plastic Surgery. Yale School of Medicine. New Haven, Connecticut, USA. October 28, 2020
86. Facial Palsy 101. Visiting Professor. Division of Plastic Surgery. Yale Medical School. Hartford, Connecticut, USA. October 28, 2020
87. Thoughts and Evidence on Reconstruction and Aesthetics of Facial Paralysis. Visiting Professorship. Chang Gung Memorial Hospital. Linkou, Taiwan. October 27, 2020
88. Treatment of Soft Tissue Injuries of the Face: Facial Nerve Injuries. American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting. Chicago. October 6, 2020
89. Management of Post Paretic Synkinesis. St. Andrews Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns. London, England. July 31, 2020
90. Periocular Renervation for Corneal Protection – Masterclass Webinar Series – Part 2. Facial Palsy Management. St. Andrews Centre for Plastic Surgery and Burns. London, England. July 24, 2020
91. Management of Facial Nerve Injury and Possible Implications in Facial Aesthetic Surgery. Mexican Association of Plastic Surgery, Aesthetics, and Reconstruction National Annual Meeting. Mexico-City, Mexico. May 27, 2020
92. Philanthropy: A Recipient’s Perspective. Frontiers in Medicine Course: Restorative and regenerative medicine and life lessons learned along the way. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas. January 5, 2020
93. Peripheral nerve surgery: The great uniter and divider. The invited Lee Dellon Lectureship on peripheral nerve surgery. Visiting Professor Talks at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Division of Plastic Surgery. October 7, 2019
94. Facial Paralysis – a journey for constant improvement – evidence, aesthetics, failures, and future challenges. Visiting Professor, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Division of Plastic Surgery. October 7, 2019
95. Developing a Niche Practice – Trials, Tribulations, and some Personal Thoughts. Visiting Professor, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Division of Plastic Surgery. October 7, 2019
96. Facial Paralysis Case Reviews. Visiting Professor, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Division of Plastic Surgery. October 7, 2019
97. Combining static and dynamic procedures to optimize results in patients with facial palsy – Vienna Facial Palsy Course. Vienna Austria. September 28, 2019
98. Gold weight implantation for Paralytic Lagophthalmos – Vienna Facial Palsy Course. Vienna Austria. September 28, 2019
99. Facial reanimation in adults – Vienna Facial Palsy Course. Vienna Austria. September 27, 2019
100. Recipient Site Preparation and Flap In-setting – Vienna Facial Palsy Course. Vienna Austria. September 27, 2019
101. Nerve Transfers in Facial Paralysis – Vienna Facial Palsy Course. Vienna Austria. September 26, 2019
102. Facial Nerve Exposure and Relevant Surgical Anatomy – Vienna Facial Palsy Course. Vienna Austria. September 26, 2019
103. Periorbital reanimation in the subacute facial palsy patient and its effect on corneal protection. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM). Bologna, Italy. June 15, 2019
104. Microsurgical approaches for treating groin and genital pain. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM). Bologna, Italy. June 13, 2019
105. Facial paralysis – a journey for constant improvement – evidence, aesthetics, failures, and future challenges. UTSW Oromaxillofacial Surgery Grand Rounds. Dallas, TX. May 15th, 2019
106. Periorbital reanimation in the subacute facial palsy patient and its effect on corneal protection. Reconstructive Symposium – 98^th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons. Baltimore, MD. April 6-9, 2019
107. Practice of Medicine – Trials, Tribulations, and some Thoughts. Frontiers in Medicine (FIM) fourth year medical student course. University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Dallas, TX. February 12, 2019
108. Reanimation of the palsied face – the critical variables of time and distance. Functional head and neck reconstruction. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Palm Springs, CA. February 5, 2019
109. Unsolved Problems of Facial Palsy – Smile and Beyond – The Periorbita. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery Annual Meeting. Palm Springs, CA. February 3, 2019
110. Facial Nerve Reconstruction in the Trauma Setting – A suggested approach. American Society of Peripheral Nerve Annual Meeting. Palm Springs, CA. February 3, 2019
111. Science and Surgery Without Boundaries – Building a Practice to Restore Sensation, Function, and Treat Pain Throughout the Human Body – Developing a Niche Practice. American Society of Peripheral Nerve Annual Meeting. Palm Springs, CA. February 2, 2019
112. Frontiers in Medicine Course: Restorative and Regenerative Medicine and
     Life Lessons Learned along the Way – Introduction. University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. January 28, 2019
113. Facial paralysis – a journey for constant improvement – evidence, aesthetics, failures, and future challenges – Grand Rounds. Visiting Professorship at Asan Medical Center. Seoul, Korea. November 12^th, 2018.
114. Difficult cases, failures, and when not to operate on facial palsy patients – hard lessons learned the hard way. Cranio-Facial Session. Korean Plastic and Reconstructive Annual Meeting. Seoul, Korea. Korean Plastic and Reconstructive Annual Meeting. Seoul, Korea. November 9^th, 2018.
115. Optimizing aesthetic and reconstructive outcomes in facial palsy patients. Master Series in Head and Neck Reconstruction. Korean Plastic and Reconstructive Annual Meeting. Seoul, Korea. November 9^th, 2018.
116. Facial paralysis – a journey for constant improvement – current and future challenges. Skull Base Grand rounds. Department of Otolaryngology. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. October 15^th, 2018
117. Developing a Niche Practice – Trials, Tribulations, and some Thoughts. Visiting Professor at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary – Massachusetts General Hospital. Department of Otolaryngology. Harvard Medical School. Boston. MA. August 16^th, 2018
118. Facial paralysis – a journey for constant improvement – evidence, aesthetics, failures, and future challenges. Visiting Professor at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary – Massachusetts General Hospital. Department of Otolaryngology. Harvard Medical School. Boston. MA. August 16^th, 2018
119. Combining reconstructive and aesthetic principles to optimize facial palsy outcomes. Visiting Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital & Brigham and Women’s Hospital combined Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Program. Harvard Medical School. Boston. MA. August 15^th, 2018
120. Data driven approaches: improving treatment of facial paralysis. The 17^th international Congress of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Shanghai. Shanghai, China. March 25^th, 2018
121. Reconstructive and aesthetic principles to optimize facial paralysis outcomes. Visiting professorship at Shanghai Ninth People’s Hospital. Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine. Shanghai, China. March 20^th, 2018
122. Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Research Retreat Lecture – UTSW November 15, 2017
123. Combining data driven approaches with aesthetic principles to optimize facial paralysis outcomes. American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Annual Meeting. Phoenix, AZ. October 27, 2017
124. Peripheral Nerve Surgery: A Journey of Function, Pain, and Sensation. “The Lee Dellon Lectureship in Peripheral Nerve Surgery”. Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore, MD. September 28, 2017
125. Developing a Niche Practice: Trials, tribulations, and some Personal Thoughts. Johns Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore, MD. September 28, 2017
126. Medical Student interest group Lecture – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – The Problem-Solving Specialty. September 18, 2017
127. Gold weight implant: the post septal approach. Vienna and Uppsala University Facial Nerve Symposium. Vienna, Austria. September 8, 2017
128. Combining static and dynamic reconstruction. Vienna and Uppsala University Facial Nerve Symposium. Vienna, Austria. September 7, 2017
129. Facial reanimation with Gracilis free flap. Vienna and Uppsala University Facial Nerve Symposium. Vienna, Austria. September 7, 2017
130. Tips and tricks: in-setting of Gracilis muscle for smile restoration. Vienna and Uppsala University Facial Nerve Symposium. Vienna, Austria. September 7, 2017
131. Recipient site preparation and flap in-setting. Vienna and Uppsala University Facial Nerve Symposium. Vienna, Austria. September 7, 2017
132. Facial Nerve reconstruction in the setting of Skull Base Tumor. Vienna and Uppsala University Facial Nerve Symposium. Vienna, Austria. September 6, 2017
133. Facial nerve exposure and surgical relevant anatomy. Vienna and Uppsala University Facial Nerve Symposium. Vienna, Austria. September 6, 2017
134. Approaching the facial palsy patient: treatment, research, and philosophy. Visiting professor at University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. September 5, 2017
135. Difficult facial palsy cases. Faculty / Discussant. International Facial Nerve Symposium. Los Angeles. CA. August 4 & 5, 2017
136. Challenging Facial Palsy Cases. Session 8 (Moderator). International Facial Nerve Symposium. Los Angeles. CA. August 3, 2017
137. Cross Facial Nerve Graft – Improving Axonal Load of Donor Branch. Session 7 (Moderator): Video seminar. International Facial Nerve Symposium. Los Angeles. CA.  August 3, 2017
138. Overview of Surgical Tools for Facial Paralysis Treatment. Session 5: Facial Nerve 201. International Facial Nerve Symposium. Los Angeles. CA. August 3, 2017
139. Combining data driven approaches and aesthetic principles to optimize facial paralysis outcomes. Facial Nerve Reconstruction (Panel). World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Seoul, Korea. June 2017
140. Combining free functional muscle transplants, nerve transfers, and static procedures to optimize results in patients with facial palsy. New Frontiers in Reanimation of the Paralyzed Face (Panel). World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Seoul, Korea. June 2017
141. What I’ve learned over 8 years conducting a level one RCT study. Research Retreat. UTSW. Dallas, TX. January 30, 2017
142. A Decade of Change in Facial Paralysis Surgery – What I do now that I didn’t 10 years ago. Panel: Treatment for facial palsy. Invited lecturer. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Hawaii, Hawaii. January 15, 2017
143. Trials and tribulations of conducting a level 1 surgical study: lessons I’ve learned. The DNND – Diabetic Neuropathy Nerve Decompression – Study. Panel III: Study Designs for Specific Peripheral Nerve Controversies. American Society for Peripheral Nerve. Invited lecturer. Hawaii, Hawaii. January 16, 2017
144. Current Insights and thoughts about the treatment of patients with facial paralysis. Plastic Surgery Department. Hospital Gea Mexico. November 23, 2016
145. Diabetic Neuropathy Nerve Decompression Study – The DNND Study; Level I Nerve Study – Reports and Insights – Follow Up. The Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons. Scottsdale, AZ. November 12, 2016
146. Designing a Level 1 Nerve Study – Good and Bad Scientific Evidence in Peripheral Nerve Surgery. The Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons. Scottsdale, AZ. November 12, 2016
147. Facial palsy: using nerve transfers, functional muscle transfers, and static approaches. Mayo Clinic/Chang Gung Symposium in Reconstructive Surgery, Munich, Germany. October 22, 2016
148. Facial reanimation: Basic surgical tools and creation of an effective toolbox for treating patients with facial paralysis. Part A: Functional muscles transfer in the long-term facial palsy patient. Mayo Clinic/Chang Gung Symposium in Reconstructive Surgery, Munich, Germany. October 19, 2016
149. Facial reanimation: Basic surgical tools and creation of an effective toolbox for treating patients with facial paralysis. Part B: Nerve transfer combined with cross facial nerve grafting in the acute facial palsy patient. Mayo Clinic/Chang Gung Symposium in Reconstructive Surgery, Munich, Germany. October 19, 2016
150. Balancing a productive clinical and research practice in today’s academic environment. Future of academic plastic surgery panel on Super Tuesday – American Association of Plastic Surgeons representation in the American Society of Plastic Surgery meeting. Los Angeles, CA. September 27, 2016
151. Facial palsy patient analysis and treatment options – resident case review. Visiting Professor Resident Lecture. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA. August 10, 2016
152. Developing a Niche practice: Trials, tribulations, and some personal thoughts. Visiting Professor Resident Lecture. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Los Angeles, CA. August 10, 2016
153. Approaching the facial palsy patient- Treatment, research, and philosophy. Visiting Professor Grand Rounds. University of California Los Angeles (UCLA,) Los Angeles, CA. August 9, 2016
154. New Strategies in Nerve Surgery – Peripheral Nerve Release in Diabetes: Are we cutting for a Cure? American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) – Annual Scientific Conference. Austin, TX. February 13, 2016
155. I’ll Get You Covered. Complicated Wound Closures. Regional Flaps and Free Tissue Transfers. American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS) – Annual Scientific Conference. Austin, TX. February 12, 2016
156. Facial Palsy – Different Generations. Moderator Shai Rozen, MD. Panelists: Ronald Zuker, MD; David C.C. Chuang, MD; Christopher Coombs, MD. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Scottsdale, AZ. January 2016
157. Facial Palsy in Older Patients. Shai Rozen, MD. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery. Scottsdale, AZ. January 2016
158. Treatment of the Patient with Facial Paralysis. “Master Series” Lecturer. American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM). Scottsdale, AZ. January 2016
159. Clinical Case Review – From Microsurgery to Facial Trauma – Departments of Plastic Surgery and Oromaxillofacial Surgery. Visiting Professor at Assaf Harofeh Medical Center. Tel-Aviv, Israel. November 25, 2015
160. Role of Nerve Decompression in the Setting of Diabetic Neuropathy – Level One Evidence – Report and Insights. Invited Lecturer. Association of Extremity Nerve Surgeons Annual Symposium. Denver, CO. November 14, 2015
161. Treatment of Facial Palsy in the Setting of Skull Base Pathology. Skull Base Grand Rounds for Neurology and Neurosurgery. UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. October 16, 2015
162. Facial Palsy – Treatment of the Older Patient. Visiting Speaker. Workshop Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Facial Parts. University of Maastricht, Netherlands. August 10-12, 2015
163. Facial Reconstruction – Principles for the Treatment of Facial Fractures. Workshop Reconstruction of Soft Tissue Facial Parts. University of Maastricht, Netherlands. August 10-12, 2015
164. Developing and fostering a Facial Palsy Team. Visiting Professor. Rhamahthibodi Hospital. Mahidol University. Bangkok, Thailand. March 22, 2015
165. Treatment of facial paralysis: Functional and Aesthetic Perspectives. Visiting Professor. Rhamahthibodi Hospital. Mahidol University. Bangkok, Thailand. March 22, 2015
166. Facial Palsy –Treatment of the Older Patient. World Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (WSRM). Mumbai, India. March 20, 2015
167. Facial Palsy – The young versus the old patient. Red Sea International Plastic Surgery Meeting. Tel-Aviv, Israel. March 14, 2015
168. Treatment of Facial Paralysis – Improving Care through Clinical and Research Collaborations. The 40th Annual Meeting of the Israel Society of Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery. Tel-Aviv, Israel. November 25, 2014
169. Dynamic Reanimation in the Treatment of Facial Paralysis. Visiting Professor – University of Maastricht.  Maastricht, Netherlands. July 24, 2014
170. Developing and Fostering a Facial Palsy Team. Visiting Professor – University of Maastricht.  Maastricht, Netherlands. July 24, 2014
171. Dynamic Reanimation in the Treatment of Facial Paralysis. Visiting Professor. University of Uppsala. Uppsala, Sweden. July 22, 2014
172. Treatment of Facial Palsy – Grand Rounds Visiting Professor. Medical City Hospital. Dallas, TX. June 12, 2014
173. Facial Trauma. In-Service Lecture Parkland Memorial Hospital Nursing Staff at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. February 12, 2014
174. Surgical Decompression for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy – Part 1: Theory and Thought. 2013 Diabetic Foot Update Scott & White Healthcare. San Antonio, TX. December 5, 2013
175. Surgical Decompression for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy – Part 2: Evidence: Present and Future. 2013 Diabetic Foot Update Scott & White Healthcare. San Antonio, TX. December 5, 2013
176. Facial Reanimation using the gracilis muscle neurotized by the Masseter Nerve – Keynote Speaker. Annual Meeting of the Swedish Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Symposium on Head and Neck Reconstruction. Uppsala University Hospital. Uppsala, Sweden. November 15, 2013
177. Abdominal Based Flaps for Breast Reconstruction. UT Southwestern Medical Center Breast Symposium. Dallas, TX. September 2013
178. Breast reconstruction with nipple sparing techniques. Moderator. Red Sea International Plastic Surgery Meeting. Eilat, Israel. March 2013
179. Diabetic Neuropathy Nerve Decompression Study (DNND) and a few words about Treatment of Facial Paralysis. David Crowley Foundation Talk. UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. October 2012
180. Facial Reanimation multidisciplinary meeting with Neurosurgery, Otolaryngology, Neuropathology, and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. October 2012
181. Facial Reanimation and the Role of the Masseteric Nerve. Invited Grand Rounds Lecture. Department of Plastic Surgery. Ichilov – Sorasky Tel-Aviv Medical Center. Tel-Aviv, Israel. August 30, 2012
182. Facial Reanimation – Treatment Concepts. Invited Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology lecture. Asaf-Harofeh Hospital. Tel-Aviv, Israel. August 29, 2012
183. Clinical Research at UT Southwestern. UT Southwestern Plastic Surgery Research Retreat. Dallas, TX. March 20, 2012
184. Treatment of the Paralyzed Faced – Neurology Grand Rounds at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. January 11, 2012
185. Peripheral Nerve Surgery in Restoration of Function and Treatment of Pain; Urology Grand Rounds at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. December 21, 2011
186. Surgical Treatment of the Paralyzed Face. In-Service Lecture Zale-Lipshy University Hospital OR Staff at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. November 9, 2011
187. From the pill to the knife: Can we cut a way to a cure for painful diabetic neuropathy? 2011 Southwest Foot and Ankle Conference. Frisco, TX. September 2011
188. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome: Because we operate on it, does that mean it really exists? 2011 Southwest Foot and Ankle Conference. Frisco, TX. September 2011
189. Surgical Treatment of Facial Paralysis. General Internal Medicine Grand Rounds at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. October 2011
190. Case Presentations – Breast Oncology Conference. UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. May 2011.
191. Surgical Treatment of Facial Paralysis. Neurology Grand Rounds at UT Southwestern    Medical Center. Dallas, TX. February 2011
192. Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The Dallas Chapter of Hadassah. Dallas, TX. October 2010
193. New Treatments for Peripheral Neuropathies: Is there a surgical cure? Plastic Surgery Resident Graduation Day Lecture. UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. June 2010
194. The Face That Couldn’t Smile. National Association of Surgical Technicians at The Gaylord Texan. Grapevine, TX. May 28, 2010
195. The role of peripheral nerve surgery in the treatment of pain of neurogenic origin.  Regional Pain Conference. “Updates in pain management with cadaver workshop”. UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX. February 2010
196. Breast Reconstruction in Patients with Severe Co-Morbidities: Evaluation and Treatment Options. What’s new in breast reconstruction: optimizing results using a multi-disciplinary approach. Dallas, TX. December 2009
197. Nerve Research Presentation – Updates on DNND Study. UT Southwestern Plastic Surgery Research Retreat. Dallas, TX. October 19, 2009
198. Perspectives on Research Grants. UT Southwestern Plastic Surgery Research Retreat. Dallas, TX. October 19, 2009
199. The Role of Peripheral Nerve Surgery in Chronic Pain Scenarios. Grand Rounds for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UT Southwestern Medical Center.  Dallas, TX. October 16, 2009
200. The role of peripheral nerve surgery in clinical scenarios of pain.  2009 Pain Management Lecture Series. The Eugene McDermott Center for Pain Management. UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. February 19, 2009
201. Diabetic neuropathy nerve decompression study.  Presbyterian Hospital. Dallas, TX. February 2009
202. Diabetic neuropathy nerve decompression study.  Harris Methodist Hospital.  Denton, TX. February 2009
203. Updates in pain management with cadaver workshop. UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. January 24 – 25, 2009
204. Diabetic neuropathy nerve decompression study. Presentation to clinical and translational pilot and collaborative study initiative pilot grant award program committee.  UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. January 2009
205. Diabetic Neuropathy Nerve Decompression (DNND) Trial. Department of Plastic Surgery Research Meeting. November 2008
206. Commonly used flaps in craniofacial surgery.  Plastic Surgery Symposium.  Techniques in Flap Dissection with Cadaver Workshop.  UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. May 17 – 18, 2008
207. The role of peripheral nerve surgery in the treatment of pain of neurogenic origin. Regional Pain Conference.  Updates in pain management with cadaver workshop. UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. February 8 – 10, 2008
208. The Role of Peripheral Nerve Surgery in Clinical Scenarios of Pain, Motor, and Sensory Rehabilitation. Grand Rounds in Neurology. UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. January 2008
209. Peripheral nerve surgery and its role in clinical pain scenarios.  Grand Rounds for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dallas, TX. November 2007
210. The Midface: Anatomy, Biomechanics, and Buttressing. AO North America Meeting. Dallas, TX. October 22, 2007
211. Principles of Operative Treatment of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma and Reconstruction. AO North America Meeting Dallas, TX. October 21, 2007
212. Venous Thromboembolism and Pulmonary Emboli. Parkland Memorial Hospital Nursing Education Lecture. Dallas, TX. October 2007
213. Role of Nerve Decompression in Patients with Symptomatic Diabetic Neuropathy Suffering from Chronic Nerve Compression. UTSW Alumni Day Presentation. Dallas, TX. June 2007
214. Role of nerve decompression in diabetic neuropathy.  Dallas Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, Dallas, TX. May 2007
215. Biochemical Basis of sickle cell disease.  Tel-Aviv University Biochemistry meeting. Tel Aviv, Israel. November 1991