Biocellular Regenerative Medicine

"Using Your Own Tissues To Heal"
ROBERT W.ALEXANDER, M.D., D.M.D., F.I.C.S, P.S.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
GRADUATE DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY, Magna Cum Laude, Valedictorian, St. Louis University Medical Center, College of Medicine and Dentistry
GRADUATE DOCTOR OF MEDICINE, With Full Honors & Advanced Standing, University of Florida Medical Center, School of Medicine
PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP, National Institutes of Health, St. Louis University, School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 1964-68
EXTERN/INTERNSHIP, Department of Surgery, St. Louis University, School of Medicine, 1967-68
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP, National Institutes of Health, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, Departments of Surgery and Biological Structure, 1968-71
GRADUATE STUDENT (MASTERS) AND INSTRUCTOR OF ANATOMY, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas, 1968-1971
FIRST AND SECOND YEAR RESIDENT, Department of Surgery, Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School at Parkland Memorial Hospital, 1968-70
CHIEF SURGICAL RESIDENT, Department of Surgery, Division of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School at Parkland Memorial Hospital, 1970-71
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND CHAIRMAN, University of Florida (JHEP), University Hospital, Department of Maxillofacial-Craniofacial Surgery, 1971-74
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, University of Texas, Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Surgery, Appointment 1995
ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR, University of Washington, Department of Surgery/Maxillofacial Surgery, Appointment 2001
EXTERN/INTERNSHIP, Department of Surgery, St. Louis University, School of Medicine, 1967-68
POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP, National Institutes of Health, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, Departments of Surgery and Biological Structure, 1968-71
GRADUATE STUDENT (MASTERS) AND INSTRUCTOR OF ANATOMY, University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas, 1968-71
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (CLINICAL), University of Texas, Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Surgery, 1995 Appointment
ASSOCIATE CLINICAL PROFESSOR, University of Washington, School of Medicine & Dentistry, Department of Surgery & Maxillofacial Surgery, 2001 Appointment
AWARDS
ALPHA OMEGA SCHOLASTIC AWARD, Highest Academic Standing, St. Louis University Medical Center
ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY GOLD MEDAL AWARD, presented by Faculty & Staff, St. Louis University Medical Center
GEORGE B. WINTER MEMORIAL AWARD, Surgery
C.V. MOSBY AWARD, Experimental Surgery and Basic Applied Research
OMICRON KAPPA UPSILON, Scholastic Honor Society
PSI OMEGA ACHIVEMENT CITATION
ALPHA SIGMA NU APPOINTMENT, National Honor Society
WILLIAM H. BAUER AWARD, Pathology
NATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 1993
TOP 10 STEM CELL INNOVATORS, International Regenerative Medicine, 2015
LEADERSHIP IN COSMETIC SURGERY PRESIDENTIAL AWARD, Presented at Annual Scientific Session, AACS, Los Angeles, February 1993
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC SURGERY AWARD FOR MOST SCHOLARLY ORIGINAL SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE, American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery 1999, Awarded in 2001
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF COSMETIC SURGERY AWARD FOR MOST SCHOLARLY ORIGINAL SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE, American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery 2006, Awarded in 2007
CERTIFICATIONS
FEDERAL LICENSURE EXAMINATION (FLEX) Medicine, 1974
PART I-II NATIONAL BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS
STATE LICENSURE DENTISTRY, in Texas and Florida
STATE LICENSURE MEDICINE, in Washington, Florida, North Carolina, Montana
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)
ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT (ATLS)
BOARD EXAMINER, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, 1991-2012
PRACTICE
PRIVATE PRACTICE, Aesthetic & Reconstructive and Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, Stevensville, Montana
PRIVATE PRACTICE, Biocellular Regenerative Medicine, Stevensville, Montana
ASSOCIATIONS
&FELLOWSHIPS
PRESIDENT
American Academy of Maxillofacial Surgery, 1971-1973
American College of Maxillofacial Surgeons (1984-85)
FELLOW
merican College of Maxillofacial-Craniofacial Surgeons (ACMCS)
American Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAMS)
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)
American Society of Liposuction Surgery (ASLS)
American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery (ASCBS)
American Society of Emergency Physicians (ASEP)
International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics & Science (IFATS)
International Society of Stem Cell Research (ISSCR)
American Academy of Regenerative Medicine (AARM)
FICS - International College of Surgeons, Plastic Surgery Division (FICS) 1995-Present
American Academy of Regenerative Medicine (AARM)
Fellow, International College of Surgeons (Plastic Surgery), Induction 1995
MEMBER
International Society of Cosmetic Laser Surgeons (ISCLS)
International Cellular Medicine Society (ICMS)
American Medical Association, Washington State Medical Society
Montana Medical Association
International Cellular Medicine Society (ICMS)
Editorial Advisory Board, The American Journal o
Board Certifications
DIPLOMATE
American Board of General Cosmetic Surgery (1990)
American Board of Regenerative Medicine (2016)
American Board of General Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery (1990)
LEADERSHIP
CHAIRMAN, Committee on National Clinical Training Programs in Cosmetic Surgery, American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, 1991-94
CHAIRMAN, Committee on Clinical Training Programs in Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 1994-95
CO-CHAIRMAN, National Task Force on Liposuction Safety and Practices, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery / American Society of Liposuction Surgery, 1999-02
COMMITTEE MEMBER, Liposuction Safety and Practices, American Society of Liposuction Surgery & American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 2000-Present
CHAIRMAN, Subcommittee to Establish Fat Grafting Guidelines and Protocol Standardization, American Society of Liposuction Surgery, 2006
MEMBER, Regulatory Committee (FDA), IFATS, International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics & Science
PRESENTATIONS
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation to Washington University, Department of Otorhinolarygology, April 1967, titled “Surgical and Medical Management of Problems Relating to the Temporomandibular Articulation”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. AND FITZGERALD, M.J.T, Presentation to the National Scientific Session, American Association of Anatomists, Chicago, April 1968, entitled “Ganglion Cells of the Cat Tongue”. Light and Electron Microscopy
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. AND FITZGERALD, M.J.T, Presentation to the National Scientific Session, American Association of Anatomists, Chicago, 1970, entitled “The Significance of the Intramuscular Ganglia of the Cat Tongue”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. AND WILLIAMS, VICK, Presentation to the National Scientific Session, American Association of Anatomists, Chicago, 1970, entitled “An Ultrastructural Study of the Submandibular Ganglion in the Cat”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. AND WALKER, ROBERT W., Presentation of Continuing Medical Education Seminar Program, Department of Surgery, Vanderbilt University, September 1970, entitled “Major Maxillofacial Surgery”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Host and Speaker, University of Florida, Department of Surgery, Continuing Education Seminar, August 1971, entitled “Management of Congenital Defects of the Head and Neck: Including Management of Major Cleft Lip and Palate Deformities”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation Program for Continuing Medical Education, University of Washington, Department of Plastic Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery, December 1971, entitled “Plastic and Reconstructive Procedures in Management of Extensive Gunshot Wounds of the Face and Neck”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Guest Speaker, Southeast Surgical Society, April 1972, entitled “Considerations in Soft Tissue Surgical Management”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation to Hillsborough County Society for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeons, May 1972, entitled “Establishment of Requirements for Dual Degree, Advanced Educational Programs in Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation as Lecturer and Panelist, American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, Houston 1972, entitled “A Surgeon Looks at Fluid and Electrolytes”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation to Academy of Internal Medicine, November 1972, entitled “Melkerson-Rosenthal Syndrome – Its Diagnosis and Management”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation to American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, Atlanta 1973, entitled “Surgical Considerations and Management of Major Maxillofacial Soft Tissue and Craniofacial Injuries”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation as Lecturer and National Panelist to American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, Atlanta 1973, entitled “Symposium on Major Salivary Gland Surgery”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation to American College of Maxillofacial Surgeons at Park City, Utah, November 1984, entitled “Regional Soft Tissue Flap Reconstruction of Major Avulsive Defects” and “Adjunctive Procedures in Cosmetic Facial Reconstruction”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation to American College of Maxillofacial Surgeons at Jackson Hole, Wyoming, May 1986, entitled “Current Trends and Modifications in Blepharoplasty and Rhytidectomy Techniques”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation to University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas, April 1988, entitled “The Use of Purified Bovine Collagen as an Alloplastic Implant Material in Facial Cosmetic Surgical Applications”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation and Instructor, American Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons – Rhinoplasty Course; Invited Lecturer and Practicum Advisor, San Francisco, September 1989 and repeated San Diego, January 1990
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation to American Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons, September 1989, entitled “Aesthetic Reconstruction of the Periorbital Soft Tissues”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Three-day Presentation of Lecture and Dissection Course, American College of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington, Battelle Conference Center, February 2-4, 1990, June 8-10, 1990, entitled “Maxillofacial Cosmetic Soft Tissue Workshop – Didactic and Comprehensive Cadaver Dissection Course”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation, Surgical Roundtable Conferences, to American Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons National Scientific Session, New Orleans, September 1990, entitled “Periorbital Cosmetic Surgery”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Presentation, Symposium on Facial Cosmetic Surgery, American Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons National Scientific Session, New Orleans, September 1990, entitled “Cervicofacial Rhytidectomy”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Instructor, Review Course in Cosmetic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, National Review Session, New Orleans, October 28-30, 1990, entitled “Cosmetic Maxillofacial Surgery”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Lecturer and Instructor, Didactic-Dissection Course, American College of Maxillofacial Surgery, December 8, 1990, “Advanced Rhinoplasty”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Moderator, “Craniofacial Cosmetic Surgery” Section, National Meeting, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Los Angeles, January 1991
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Course Director and Lecturer, “Cosmetic Maxillofacial Surgical Skills Workshop, Part I” Section, American Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons, Chicago, April 1991
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Three-day Presentation of Lecture by Florida Society of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeons, Walt Disney World, Orlando, March 22-24, 1991, entitled “Aging and Rejuvenation, Cosmetic Surgical Symposium”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Course Director and Lecturer, “Cosmetic Maxillofacial Surgical Skills Workshop, Part II” Section, American Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons, Chicago, August 1991
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Course Director and Lecturer, Didactic-Dissection Conference, “Facial Cosmetic Surgical Skills Conference” American College of Maxillofacial Surgery, Sun Valley, Idaho, June 9-11 and August 28-30, 1991
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Featured Speaker, San Diego Society for Maxillofacial Surgery, “Advances in Liposuction-Liposculpturing Utilizing Closed Syringe Techniques (Tulip System)” October 1991
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Maxillofacial Cosmetic Surgery Section Moderator, and Invited Speaker, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, National Scientific Sessions, Los Angeles, February 14-16, 1992, “Use of Video Computer Imaging in Cosmetic Surgical Practice”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Speaker, American College of Maxillofacial Cosmetic Surgeons, Annual Scientific Meeting, New Orleans, April 23-26, 1992, Presentations, “Closed Syringe Liposculpture for Cervicofacial and Body/Extremity Contouring”, and “Computer Imaging in Cosmetic Surgery”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Course Director and Surgeon, Stevens Health Surgicenter, Edmonds, WA for American College of Maxillofacial Surgeons, August 28-30, 1992, “Live Cosmetic Surgical Conference on Liposculpture of Body/Extremity – Cervicofacial Regions using Closed Syringe System; Free Fat Harvesting and Grafting”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Surgical Roundtable, National Scientific Session, American Association Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Honolulu, HI, September 1992, “Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Periorbital Soft Tissues”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Featured Faculty, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Surgery, (UTHSCSA), November 19-21, 1992, “Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery in Maxillofacial-Craniofacial Surgical Practice”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Featured Faculty and Guest Surgeon, Lehigh Valley Maxillofacial Cosmetic Surgeons, Warren Hospital, Phillipsburg, NJ, December 5, 1992, “Live Surgical Conference on Body Contouring Liposculpture and Free Fat Transfer”
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “The Evolution of Cosmetic Surgery in Maxillofacial Surgical Practice,” presented as National Leadership Award Lecture to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, National Annual Scientific Session, Los Angeles, CA February 1993
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Symposium on Current Techniques in Liposuction Surgery” presented to the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, National Annual Scientific Session, Los Angeles, CA February 1993
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Cervicofacial Liposculpture with Syringe: Working in the Superficial Plane” Tenth (10) World Congress on Liposuction Surgery, Academy of Liposuction Surgery (ASLS), San Antonio, TX April 16-18, 1993
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Body and Extremity Contouring With Syringe: Advances In Superficial Plane Liposculpturing” Tenth (10) World Congress on Liposuction Surgery, Academy of Liposuction Surgery (ASLS), San Antonio, TX April 16-18, 1993
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Course Director and Surgeon “Live Surgical Conference on Liposculpture, Free Fat Transfer, and Blepharoplasty” Stevens Health Surgicenter, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Seattle, WA July 1993 and repeated October 1993
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Featured Speaker, Surgical Roundtable “Periorbital Cosmetic Surgery and Reconstruction” American Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, National Annual Scientific Session, Orlando, FL September 1993
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Body Liposculpture in the Superficial Plane” National Scientific Session, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Rancho Mirage, CA January 1994
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Featured Speaker, “Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery for Maxillofacial Surgeons” University of Oregon, Portland, OR February 5-6, 1994
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Chairman and Featured Surgical Presenter, Didactic and Live Surgical Workshop, “Periorbital Cosmetic Surgery and Reconstruction” American Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, National Annual Scientific Session, Orlando, FL September 1993
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Chairman and Featured Surgical Presenter, Didactic and Live Surgical Workshop, “Body Liposculpture in the Superficial Plane, Autologous Fat Grafting in Small and Large Volumes and Upper-Lower Blepharoplasty Techniques” Stevens Health SurgiCenter, Edmonds, WA July 29-31, 1994, repeated September 23-25, 1994
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Gortex Sutures in Aesthetic and Functional Nasal Reconstructive Surgery” Richard Webster Combined Meeting, ASPRS/AAFPS/AACS, Philadelphia, PA November 1994
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Gortex Suspension Forehead-Browpexy and Canthopexy With Simplified Skeletal Fixation” American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 11 Annual Scientific Session, Los Angeles, CA January 20-22, 1995
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Superficial Plane Liposculpting and Free Fat Transfer Techniques” (Symposium) American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, 11 Annual Scientific Session, Los Angeles, CA January 20-22, 1995
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Gortex Sutures in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery” Plastic Surgery Division, International College of Surgeons, 57 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA March 30, 1995
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Autologous Fat Transfer for Facial and Breast Augmentation, Report on Clinical Trial,” 13 World Congress on Liposuction Surgery, San Francisco, CA May 3-5, 1996
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Closed Syringe Liposculpture In the Superficial Plane,” 13 World Congress on Liposuction Surgery, San Francisco, CA May 3-5, 1996
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Breast Augmentation By Injection of Autologous Fat: BAMBI Procedure,” American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Newport Beach, CA May 17-20, 1996
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Fat Grafts: Are They Effective?” Moderator, National Panel, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 13 Annual Scientific Session, Rancho Mirage, CA January 16-19, 1997
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Liposuction: How I Do It Now” National Panel, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery 13 Annual Scientific Session, Rancho Mirage, CA January 16-19, 1997
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Closed Syringe Lipocontouring and Lipo-Augmentation Of The Face And Neck Region” National Scientific Session, American Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons, Seattle, WA September 16-21, 1997
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Superficial Plane Liposuction, Body and Extremities” American Society of Liposuction Surgery (ASLS), Atlanta, GA October 17-20, 1997
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., General Session Moderator, “Tissue Augmentation With Autologous Fat Transfer” Combined meeting, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and American Society of Liposuction Surgery, Atlanta, GA Oct 17-20, 1997
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation, Clinical Reports With X-Ray Findings” Combined meeting, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and American Society of Liposuction Surgery, Atlanta, GA Oct 17-20, 1997
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “The Future of Liposuction” Invited National Panelist, 14 Annual Scientific Session, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, New Orleans, LA January 29-February 1, 1998
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Current Cosmetic Surgical Procedures In Maxillofacial Surgery” 14 Annual Scientific Session, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, New Orleans, LA January 29-February 1, 1998
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Maxillofacial Surgery For Tomorrow” Invited National Panelist, 14 Annual Scientific Session, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, New Orleans, LA January 29-February 1, 1998
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Closed Syringe System For Lipocontouring Of The Face and Neck, Including Autologous Fat Grafting For Augmentation” American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons, National Mid-Winter Conference, Phoenix, AZ February 6-8, 1998
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Fat Grafts For Augmentation Mammoplasty, Summary Of Clinical Information With Radiographic Documentation” Annual Scientific Session, American Society of Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Newport Beach, CA March 13-15, 1998
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Cervicofacial Lipocontouring Procedures Utilizing Closed Syringe System For Liposuction and Fat Harvesting” University Of Pennsylvania Annual Scientific Conference, Palm Beach, FL April 2-4, 1998
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Tumescent Liposuction” Invited National Panelist, 15 World Congress on Liposuction Surgery, Pasadena, CA October 9-11, 1998
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use Of Ultrasonic Assisted and Conventional Syringe Liposuction: The Blended Technique” 15 World Congress on Liposuction Surgery, Pasadena, CA October 9-11, 1998
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Clinical Guidelines For Autologous Fat Transfer” 15 World Congress on Liposuction Surgery, Pasadena, CA October 9-11, 1998
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Blended Techniques In Ultrasonic-Assisted Lipocontouring” Invited Speaker, 15 Annual Scientific Session, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA January 28-31, 1999
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Comparison of Infranatant Hematocrits In Combined Ultrasonic and Syringe-Assisted Liposculpture” 15 Annual Scientific Session, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Los Angeles, CA January 28-31, 1999
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Isolation and Use of PRP In Small and Large Volume Autologous Fat Grafting” 20 World Congress on Liposuction Surgery, St. Louis, MO October 2, 2004
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. & JONOV, CRAIG, “Autologous Fat Grafting In Primary Liposuction Surgery” American Society of Liposuction Surgery and American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Scientific Session, Phoenix, AZ January 24, 2007
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of PRP Concentrates To Increase Bioactivity At Injection or Wound Sites” Invited Feature Presenter, Conference on Regenerative Matrix Grafts & Ultrasound Guidance Therapy, St. Louis, MO July 19-20, 2007
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Understanding Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma Concentrate Use In Acute and Chronic Wound Sites” Scarpone-Crane Sports Medicine Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA November 2008
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use Of Adipose-Derived Stem Cells in Regenerative Therapy: Principles and Techniques of Harvest With Disposable Micro-Cannula System” Scarpone-Crane Sports Medicine Symposium, Pittsburgh, PA Nov 2008
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Autologous Fat Grafts As Mesenchymal Stem-Cell Source And Scaffolding/Matrix For Use With Platelet-Rich Plasma Concentrates in Musculo-Skeletal Injuries” Presentation- Regenerative Matrix and Regenerative Therapy in Sports Medicine Conference, Salt Lake City, May 17, 2009
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Autologous Fat Grafting: Bioscaffolding and Source Of Mesenchymal Stem-Cells” Invited Featured Speaker, Conference on Autologous Regenerative Matrix (A.R.M. Therapy) In Sports Medicine, Sponsored by BlueTail Regenerative Therapeutics, St. Louis, MO Oct 7-9, 2010
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Adipose-Derived Stromal Cells With High Density Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) For Use In Plastic Surgery and Cell-Based Regenerative Medicine” Invited Featured Speaker, International Asian Stem Cell Conference, Seoul, South Korea, March 26-29, 2011
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Lipoaspirants To Serve As A Bioscaffold and Stromal Cell Source With High Density PRP Concentrates In Aesthetic Surgery” Invited Featured Speaker, International Institute Of Stem Cell Research and Regenerative Medicine, Coronado Adipose-Derived Stem Cells In Aesthetic Surgery Conference, San Diego, CA August 19-21, 2011
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Lipografting Guidelines In Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine” Invited Featured Speaker, European Masters In Anti-Aging Medicine (EMAA), Paris, September 2011
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Breast Augmentation With Autologous Fat Grafting Using Closed Syringe System Harvest & High-Density Platelet-Rich Plasma Concentrates” Invited Featured Speaker, European Masters In Anti-Aging Medicine (EMAA), Paris, September 2011
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Autologous Fat Grafting With Platelet-Rich Plasma Concentrates In Small Volume Applications” Invited Featured Speaker, European Masters In Anti-Aging Medicine (EMAA), Paris, October 2011
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Understanding Autologous Adipose-Derived Stem/Stromal Cells, Native Bioactive Scaffolding, and Use of High-Density Platelet Concentrates” Invited Featured Speaker, European Masters In Anti-Aging Medicine (EMAA), Paris, October 2011
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Principal Investigator, NEIRB #11-414 VP 339 “Performance Characterization of Adipose Harvest: On Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction In Human Subjects” New England Institutional Review Board (NEIRB) in Conjunction with BSR Labs (Cambridge, MA affiliate Harvard IDI Labs), December 2011
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Lipoaspirants (SVF) and High-Density Platelet Concentrates in Regenerative Medicine” Invited Featured Speaker, Orthopaedic Update 2012, Allegheny General Hospital System, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Pittsburgh, PA March 2012
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., ALDERMAN, D, “Live Surgical Demonstration: Use of Microcannula Closed Syringe Harvest of Adipose Grafts Plus High-Density Platelet-Rich Plasma (HD-PRP) Additive With High-Definition Ultrasound Guidance In Musculoskeletal Applications” AOAP Regenerative Medicine (AOAPRM), Naples, FL April 2012
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Closed Syringe Harvesting of Lipoaspirants Plus High-Density Platelet-Rich Plasma (HD-PRP) Concentrates To Enhance Small and Large Volume Retention In Structural Autologous Fat Grafting” 21 Congress, International Society Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), Geneva, Switzerland, September 2012
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Understanding Adipocytes and Their Relation To Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) and Adipose Tissue Complex” 21 Congress, International Society Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), Geneva, Switzerland, September 2012
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “G20 International Forum For Regenerative Plastic surgery 2012” Invited Speaker, Montreaux, Switzerland, September 2012
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use Of Microcannula Closed Syringe System For Acquiring Quality Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction: Uses In Biocellular Regenerative Therapeutics” International Stem Cell Society (STEMSO) 2013, Ft. Lauderdale, February 6-8, 2013
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W, ET AL., “Autologous Adipose-Derived Stromal/Stem Cells With Platelet-Rich Plasma As Biocellular Regenerative Therapy In The Treatment of Chronic Proximal Hamstring Tendon Tear” Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP), New Orleans, March 6-10, 2013
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Adipose-Derived Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction (tSVF) in Biocellular Regenerative Medicine” Invited Guest Speaker, National Scientific Session, American Association of Orthopaedic Medicine (AAOM), Phoenix, AZ April 24-27, 2013
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Biocellular Regenerative Medicine: Adipose-Derived Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction Use in Aesthetic Surgery and Regenerative Applications” Invited Guest Speaker, National Scientific Session, American Osteopathic Association Prolotherapy Regenerative Medicine, Kansas City, MO May 9-12, 2013
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Biocellular Regenerative Medicine in Aesthetic, Wound and Orthopaedic Medicine & Surgery 2014” Invited Guest Speaker, Global Alliance For Regenerative Medicine (GARM), Roatan, Honduras, February 19-21, 2014
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Update On Biocellular Medicine: Adipose-Derived Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction Plus High Density Platelet-Rich Plasma or Bone Marrow Concentrates” Invited Guest Speaker, Orthopaedic Surgical Update 2014; Allegheny General Hospital, March 28-30, 2014
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Update on Biocellular Regenerative Medicine 2014” Invited Guest Featured Speaker, Annual Scientific Session, American Osteopathic Prolotherapy Regenerative Medicine (AOAPRM), Kansas City, MO May 8-10, 2014
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Biocellular Regenerative Medicine: Background, Current Protocols & Where It Is Going (Adipose-Derived Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction Plus High Density Platelet-Rich Plasma)” Invited Featured Guest Speaker, 39 ACOFPCA Annual Scientific Session 2015, Anaheim, CA August 6-9, 2015
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Biocellular Regenerative Medicine: Update on Cellular and Biological Therapies” Featured Speaker, Training Institute For Regenerative Medicine (TIRM); Houston, TX February 27, 2016
PUBLICATIONS
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. AND FITZGERALD, M.J.T, “An Example of Transmedian Neuromuscular Innervation”, J. Dent. Res. 46:261-263, 1967
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. AND FITZGERALD, M.J.T, “The Intramuscular Ganglion Cells of the Cat Tongue”, J. Anatomy 105:27-47, 1969
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. AND JAMES, RANDALL, “Melkersson-Rosenthal Syndrome”, Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery, 3:599-604, 1972
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., JAMES, RANDALL AND TRAVER, JACK, “Osteochondroma of the Mandibular Coronoid Process Producing Relative Ankylosis”, Journal O. Surgery, O. Path, O.Med, Vol 37.2:189-195, Feb 1974
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. AND DUPUIS, REMY, “Central Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Jaws”, Journal O. Maxillofacial Surgery, 32:548-547, 1974
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. AND JAMES, RANDALL B., “The Post-Auricular Surgical Approach to the Temporomandibular Joint Articulation”, Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery, April 1975
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Coronocondylar Ankylosis in Childhood”, Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 62:896-901, 1978
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Improvement in Facial Symmetry After Operative Relief of Bony Ankylosis of the Jaw at Age Ten Years”, Journal O. Path, O. Surg., September: 482, 1979
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Early Operative Relief of Coronocondylar Ankylosis”, Year-Book of Plastic Surgery, 1980
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Author Textbook, Cosmetic Surgical Alteration of the Aging Neck (Rhytidoplasty) Chapter in “Cosmetic Maxillofacial Surgery”, W.A. Saunders Publishing Co., April 1990
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Author Textbook, Cosmetic Surgical Alteration of the Eyelids and Periorbital Areas Chapter in “Cosmetic Maxillofacial Surgery”, W.A. Saunders Publishing Co., April 1990
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Author Textbook, “Aesthetic Surgery of the Maxillofacial Region Soft Tissues”, Three chapters in “Principles of Maxillofacial Surgery” Lippencott Pub 1992
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. AND JONES, JOHN K., “Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS) Suspension as an Adjunct to Midface Osteotomies During Orthoganathic Surgery”, Am. J. Cosmetic Surgery, Dec 1991
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. AND BAILEY, MICHAEL R., “Fundamental Terms and Considerations in Rhinoplasty”, American J. Cosmetic Surgery, Vol 10, Jan 1993
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Liposculpture in the Superficial Plane: Closed Syringe System for Improvements in Fat Removal and Fat Free Transfer”, Am. J. Cosmetic Surgery, Volume 11, No. 2, 1994
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Fundamental Terms, Considerations, and Approaches in Rhinoplasty” Maxillofacial Clinics of North America, Mosby Press, Vol 3, No 2, September 1995
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. AND JONES, JOHN K., “Use of Expanded Polytetraflueoroethylene (ePTFE) Suture in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgical Procedures: A Clinical Study of Efficacy for Subcutaneous Closure”, Am. J. Cosmetic Surgery, Volume 12, No. 3, October 1995
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. ET AL, “Guidelines for Liposuction Surgery”, American J. Cosmetic Surgery, Volume 14, No. 4, 389-393, 1997
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Breast Augmentation With Autologous Fat Transfer”, Cosmetic Surgery Times, 1998, Vol. 2, No 4: 4
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Author Textbook, “Liposculpture of the Cervicofacial Region”, Textbook “Esthetic Surgery for the Aging Face” W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA September 1998
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Guidelines for Harvesting and Utilizing of Autologous Fat Grafts”, for the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and American Society of Liposuction Surgery, published October 1998
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., MARTIN, T.S., AND AGHABO, T., “Autologous Fat Grafting: A Study of Residual Intracellular Lidocaine Concentrations After Serial Rinsing With Normal Saline”, Am. J. of Cosmetic Surgery, 16(2), Pg 123, 1999
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Author Textbook in Autologous Fat Transplantation with Platelet Rich Plasma entitled, “Guidelines for Autologous Fat Transfer”, ed. Shiffman, M., Marcel Dekker Publishing, Pages 23-30, 2001
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., ABUZENI, PATRICK Z., “Enhancement of Autologous Fat Transplantation with Platelet Rich Plasma”, American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery (AJCS), Vol 18, No. 2, Pages 59-70, 2001
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Liposuction of the Upper Arms”, Cosmetic Surgical Times, 2002, 5(1), 18-20
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Platelet-Rich Plasma Offers Vast Fat Graft Benefits”, Cosmetic Surgical Times, 2004, 7(3) 18-20
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. ET AL, “Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Utilized To Promote Greater Graft Volume Retention In Autologous Fat Grafting”, Am. J. Cosmetic Surg 2006, 23(4): 203-211
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Author Textbook “Fat Transfer with Platelet-Rich Plasma For Breast Augmentation”, in Breast Augmentation: Principles and Practice, Shiffman, M. ed Springer, Berlin; 2009: Chapter 56
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Author Textbook “Autologous Fat Grafting: A Study of Residual Intracellular Adipocyte Lidocaine Concentrations After Serial Rinsing With Normal Saline Solution”, in Autologous Fat Grafting, Shiffman, M. ed Springer, Berlin; 2010; Chapter 58, 445-450
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Author Textbook “Fat Transfer With Platelet-Rich Plasma For Breast Augmentation”, in Autologous Fat Grafting, Shiffman, M. ed Springer, Berlin; 2010; Chapter 33, 243-259
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Author Textbook “Use of PRP In Autologous Fat Grafting”, in Autologous Fat Grafting, Shiffman, M. ed Springer, Berlin; 2010; Chapter 14, 87-112
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. ET AL, “Autologous Fat Grafting As A Mesenchymal Stem Cell Source and Living Bioscaffold In A Patellar Tendon, Tear: A Case Study”, Clinical J. Sports Med, 2011; 21:359-361
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Autologous Fat Grafts As Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Source For Use In Prolotherapy: A Simple Technique to Acquire Lipoaspirants”, 2011 J. Prolotherapy Vol. 3(3): 639-647
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., ET AL, “Stem Cell Prolotherapy In Regenerative Medicine: Background Research, and Protocols”, 2011 J. Prolotherapy Vol. 3(3): 689-708
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., ALDERMAN, D., “Advancements In Stem Cell Therapy: Application To Veterinary Medicine”, 2011 Today’s Veterinary Practice, Vol. 1: 2-8
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Lipoaspiration Technique To Acquire Autologous Fat Grafts To Access Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Source For Use In Physiatry, Rehabilitative and Regenerative Medicine: A Simple Technique To Acquire Lipoaspirants For Non-Plastic Surgeons”, 2011 J. Prolotherapy Vol. 3(3): 639-647
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., ALDERMAN, D., “Advances In Regenerative Medicine: High Density Platelet-Rich Plasma and Stem Cell Prolotherapy”, 2011 Journal of Pract Pain Management (PPM), Vol Oct: 49-90
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Understanding Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) Cell Biology On The Basis Of Perivascular Cell Components In Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine: A Concise Review”, 2012 J of Prolo (JOP) 4:e13777
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Human Adult Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction And High Density Platelet Concentrates In Biocellular Regenerative Medicine”, ISSCR, June 2012, Yokohama, Japan
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Microcannula Close Syringe System For Safe And Effective Lipoaspiration and Small Volume Autologous Fat Grafting”, Am J Cosm Surg 2013, 30(2): 1-12
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Disposable Microcannula System For Low Pressure Harvest, Preparation, and Placement of Small Volume Autologous Fat Grafting with Activated High Density Platetlet Rich Plasma (HD-PRP)”, Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology 2013, 6:91-102
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., TATE-OLIVER, KRISTIN, “Combination of Autologous Adipose-Derived Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction Plus High Density Platelet-Rich Plasma or Bone Marrow Concentrates in Achilles Tendon Tears”, J. Prolotherapy, 2013, 5:e895-912
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Contributing Author,Textbook “Introduction To Biocellular Medicine”, in Sonography of the Extremities: Techniques & Protocols 4 Ed., Moore, R., Editor, General Musculoskeletal Imaging Inc., Cincinnati 2015: 97-104
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Understanding Mechanical Emulsification (Nanofat) Versus Enzymatic Isolation of Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction (tSVF) From Adipose Tissue: Potential Uses in Biocellular Regenerative Medicine”, J. of Prolotherapy, 2016; 8:e947-e960
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Contributing Author, Chapter in “Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinics of North America: Regenerative Medicine”, Accepted, Publication Nov 2016, Elsevier Press, Philadelphia, PA
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Understanding Mechanical Emulsification (Nanofat) Versus Enzymatic Isolation of Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction (tSVF) From Adipose Tissue: Potential Uses in Biocellular Regenerative Medicine”, J. of Prolotherapy, 2016; 8:947-960
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Biocellular Regenerative Medicine Use of Adipose-Derived Stem/Stromal Cells and Its Native Bioactive Matrix”, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 2016; PMC 887, Volume 27, (4).
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “MARROW, BLOOD, INFLAMMATION AND TISSUE REGENERATION: Clinical Implications for Applications of Use of Bone Marrow or Platelet-Rich Plasma”., Regenacell Press, 2016; Vol 1: 1-16.
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Reviewing the Differences in Leukocyte Concentration and Composition in Platelet-Rich Plasma Preparations With Emphasis On the Role of Monocytes and Neutrophils”. J. of P; 2016;
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Contributing Author, Chapter Biocellular Regenerative Medicine: Use of Adipose-Derived Stem & Stromal Cells and Its Native Bioactive Matrix. “Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Clinics of North America: Regenerative Medicine”, Nov 2016, Elsevier Press, Philadelphia,
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ALEXANDER, ROBERT W.., “Use of PIXYL Software Analysis of Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (With & Without Contrast) As Valuable Metric In Clinical Trial Tracking in Study of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Related Neurodegenerative Processes”, Clin Trials Degen Dis, 2017, 2(1): 1-7.
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Biocellular Regenerative Medicine: Adipose-Derived Stem/Stromal Cells & Matrix” . World Biomedical Frontiers, Section of Stem Cells, 2017 July. http://biomedfrontiers.org/stem-cells-2017-7-1.
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Use of Software Analytics of Brain MRI (With & Without Contrast) As Objective Metric in Neurological Disorders and Degenerative Diseases”, International Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Journal (IPMRJ), Nov 17 2(2)”00046.DOI:10.15406.
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “ FDA 510 k Performance Characterization of Emcyte Corporation Fat Concentration System: Equivalence Testing with Predicate Device”, Principal Investigator, New England Institutional Review Board (NEIRB) Clinical Trial, January 2018
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W. “Bio-Cellular Regenerative Repair of Traumatic Full Thickness Tear of Abdominal Wall Rectus Musculature Using Tissue Stromal Vascular Fraction. Clin Surg. 2018; 3: 1972.
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., (2019) Overview of Cellular Stromal Vascular Fraction (cSVF) & Uses Biocellular Uses of Stem/Stromal Cells & Matrix (tSVF + HD-PRP) In Regenerative Medicine, Aesthetic Medicine and Plastic Surgery. J Stem Cell Res Dev Ther: 2019; 4: 1-15.
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Textbook, Contributing Author. “Adipose Tissue Complex (ATC): Cellular & Biocellular Uses of Stem/Stromal Cells & Matrix in Cosmetic Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery and Regenerative Medicine” Shiffman, M. ed., Springer, 2019, Chapter 13.
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., Trivisonno, A., Et al. “Intraoperative strategies for minimal manipulation of autologous adipose tissue for cellular and tissue-based therapies", J Translational Medicine (SCTM-19-0166); 2019 Oct; doi:10.1002/sctm. 19-0166
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Overview of COVID-19 Lung Damage Clinical Trial Using Cellular Stromal Vascular Fraction (CSVF) and Functional Respiratory Imaging (FRI) Analysis of Pulmonary Injury & Post-Viral (SARS=Cov-2) Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)”,. Ann Stem Cell Res Ther. 2020; 4(1): 1039.
WORKS IN PROGRESS
ALEXANDER, ROBERT W., “Importance of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem and Stromal Cells With High Density Platelet-Derived Growth Factors and Cytokines (HD-PRP) In Structural Fat Grafting”, American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery, to be submitted 2021
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