Science Philosophy in a Flash - A Surprising Way to Repair Scar Tissue

Claire Higgins employs a novel approach to repair damaged skin tissue.

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Claire Higgins is reader in the department of bioengineering at Imperial College London. Her philosophy of science involves a problem-solving approach to research, where she models tissue growth, development, and repair using human skin and hair follicles. In their latest work, her research team transplanted hair follicles into human skin scars in an attempt to make that tissue healthy again.

In this episode, Iris Kulbatski from The Scientist’s Creative Services Team spoke with Higgins to learn more about how she takes an engineering-inspired, problem-solving approach to her research.

Science Philosophy in a Flash is a series of mini podcasts produced by The Scientist’s Creative Services Team. With a focus on the people behind the science, this podcast highlights researchers’ unique outlook on what motivates their pursuit of science and what it means to be a scientist.

To learn more about Claire Higgins' research, see "Getting to the Root of Skin Healing"

Claire Higgins

Claire Higgins, PhD
Reader
Department of Bioengineering
Imperial College London

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