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Siba Haykal, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at Yale School of Medicine and serves as Section Chief of Reconstructive Oncology in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She specializes in microsurgical reconstruction, particularly in breast and oncologic reconstruction, lymphedema management, and vascularized composite allotransplantation. Dr. Haykal holds dual board certifications in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and completed her PhD in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine at the University of Toronto.
Education:
- MD, University of Ottawa (2007, Valedictorian)
- PhD in Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, University of Toronto (2016)
- Residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Toronto
- Fellowship in Microsurgical Reconstruction, Albany Medical Center
Research Interests: Her lab focuses on stem cell applications, tissue engineering for organ repair, and translational therapies for trauma and cancer-related injuries. Key areas include vascularized composite allotransplantation, breast reconstruction techniques, and lymphatic surgery innovations.
Awards:
- Canada's Top 40 Under 40 (2021)
- Bernard Langer Surgeon Scientist Award (2023)
- Over 50 peer-reviewed publications
Clinical Focus: Dr. Haykal leads multidisciplinary teams in complex reconstructions for breast cancer patients, head/neck malignancies, and sarcomas. She emphasizes patient-centered care, incorporating innovative techniques like autologous flap reconstruction and sensation restoration.
Labs/Teams: Director of the Tissue Repair and Regeneration Laboratory, collaborating on projects involving decellularized scaffolds and stem cell therapies for airway and organ repair.
