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Alexander Lin, MD, MBA, FACS

Professor and Director of Surgical Innovations, UCSF Plastic Surgery Co-Director, Craniofacial Center at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals (BCH) Co-Director, Center for Advanced 3D+ Technologies at UCSF Health

The Learning Innovation Network Lab (LIN Lab)

The Learning Innovation Network Lab (LIN Lab) at UCSF, led by Dr. Alexander Lin, a renowned expert in **craniofacial plastic surgery**, focuses on advancing medical education and surgical training through cutting-edge technology and innovation. The lab explores AI-driven learning tools, virtual and augmented reality simulations, and interactive digital platforms** to enhance the way surgeons and healthcare professionals acquire and refine their skills. By integrating data-driven insights and immersive learning environments, the LIN Lab aims to improve surgical precision, patient outcomes, and accessibility to high-quality education. Dr. Lin’s leadership ensures that the lab remains at the forefront of medical innovation, bridging the gap between traditional surgical training and the future of digital learning.

Our Research

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Our Research

Blood loss during surgery is a guesstimate by the surgical and anesthesia teams. Underestimate of blood loss can ...
CleftScreen is a mobile app-based AI tool designed to address the critical need for timely speech evaluation in ...
FaceShift is a groundbreaking platform for noninvasive craniofacial correction, combining 3D scanning, AI-driven design, and 3D printing to ...
SALT is an intelligent, automated consult management tool designed to streamline workflows for Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery teams ...

Publications

  1. ChatGPT for improving postoperative instructions in multiple fields of plastic surgery.
    2024 | PubMed
  2. Surgical Management in Isolated Squamosal Craniosynostosis: A Systematic Review.
    2023 | PubMed
  3. The Role of Postoperative Nasal Stents in Cleft Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review.
    2023 | PubMed
  4. Seeing Cleft Lip from a New Angle: Crowdsourcing to Determine whether Scar Severity or Lip Angle Matters More to the General Public.
    2023 | PubMed
  5. Defining Ideal External Female Genital Anatomy via Crowdsourcing Analysis.
    2022 | PubMed