Chicago physician receives Fredric S. Brandt, MD, aesthetics research grant

The inaugural research grant of the Fredric S. Brandt, MD, Innovations in Aesthetics Fellowship Fund has been award to Abigail Waldman, MD, according to a press release from the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Waldman, who is enrolled in an ASDS-accredited Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery Fellowship Training Program through the McGraw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, was awarded a $41,500 grant at the ASDS annual meeting in Chicago, according to the release.

Abigail Waldman

She plans to interview cosmetic and prospective patients to gather data to be used by physicians to ensure patients are choosing treatments that match the desired outcome, according to the release.

“It is time to move beyond physician’s observations by going to people not yet considering, anticipating and/or recently having a cosmetic procedure to better understand what makes people want cosmetic treatments,” Waldman stated in the release.

The ASDS fund was set up this year to advance the legacy of Fredric S. Brandt, MD, a longtime ASDS member who died April 5 in his home in Miami. The fund is supported by the Allergan Foundation, and promotes and supports the career development of cosmetic dermatologic surgeon-scientists who are focused on cosmetic treatment and patient care, according to the release.

Fredric S. Brandt

Brandt was considered among the most innovative cosmetic dermatologists.

“Dr. Brandt was a brilliant dermatologist who touched the lives of countless patients and colleagues throughout his extraordinary career,” Naomi Lawrence, MD, ASDS president, stated in the release. “This fund is a fitting way to honor Dr. Brandt’s legacy and empower promising research that will enhance the future of the specialty.”

Reference: ASDS.net