Andrew, Tom is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the laboratory of Dr George Yang, a collaborator of Dr. Michael Longaker. Tom earned his Medical Degree from the University of Liverpool, UK. Tom took a year out of his medical studies in order to complete a MSc in Burns, Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery at University College London, UK. His work in tissue engineering targeted plasma modification of nanocomposites for the application of an abdominal mesh biomaterial. After medical school, Tom completed a 2-year internship in London, UK. He has taken time away from residency training to focus on his academic aspirations. In his free time Tom enjoys mountaineering and middle-distance running.