The mission of the PSF (Plastic Surgery Foundation) is to support research and development in the field of plastic surgery, with a focus on funding innovative projects that can quickly transition from discovery through FDA approval into clinical testing. This research aims at improving commercial development, benefiting patients, and addressing unmet clinical needs with the end goal of enhancing the field's overall body of knowledge and patient care capabilities.
The Directed Research Grant: Breast Implant Safety aims to fund studies that assess the safety of breast implants. It supports research into both local and systemic complications or illnesses associated with breast implants, as well as studies focused on implant surveillance techniques and imaging. The grant welcomes basic, translational, and clinical research endeavors that can last up to two years. Criteria for evaluation include the significance of the research question, the robustness of the study design, the demonstration of feasibility through preliminary or pilot data, the qualifications of the research team, and the application of appropriate statistical and analytical methods. The grant offers funding up to $50,000 for projects with a duration of up to two years.