Research & education

Dr. Jarrahy leads a full-time research program housed within UCLA’s Regenerative Bioengineering and Repair (REBAR) Lab. His dedicated team conducts both basic science and clinical research, with findings presented at numerous prestigious national and international conferences. Through innovative thinking and scientific rigor, Dr. Jarrahy has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications that have significantly contributed to the advancement of craniofacial surgery.

legacy

The research fellows trained under Dr. Jarrahy’s mentorship carry forward a legacy of academic excellence that defines our program. These individuals have gone on to secure prestigious positions for their clinical training and are poised to become the next generation of leaders in academic plastic surgery.

Basic Science

  • Regenerative Medicine

  • Tissue Engineering

  • Bone Regeneration

  • Biomaterials

  • Nerve Regeneration

  • Stem Cell Therapies

  • Burn Wound Reconstruction

  • Adipose Derived Stem Cells

  • Transplantation

Research Interests

Clinical

  • Comparison of Cleft Lip and Palate Techniques

  • Outcomes in Cranioplasty

  • Orthognathic Surgery

  • Radiology in Craniofacial Surgery

  • Psychosocial Development in Children with Facial Deformities