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Russell R. Reid, MD

  • Bernard G. Sarnat M.D. Professor of Surgery
  • Clinical Interests: Cleft Lip and Palate, Craniofacial anomalies, Craniofacial Surgery, Jaw Surgery, Maxillofacial surgery, Pediatric plastic & reconstructive surgery
  • Research and Scholarly Interests: Bone Morphogenetic Protein 9, Cleft Lip, Cleft Palate, Craniofacial Abnormalities, Craniofacial Dysostoses, Craniosynostosis, Distraction Osteogeneses, Facial Injuries, Facial Palsies, Jaw Diseases, Jaw Fixation Techniques, Malocclusions, Orthognathic Surgery, Pierre Robin Sequence, Sutures, Cranial, Tissue Engineering
  • Websites: Laboratory of Craniofacial Biology and Development, Research Network Profile
  • Contact: rreid@uchicago.edu

Russell R. Reid, MD, PhD, is a highly skilled surgeon who specializes in pediatric plastic surgery. He has particular expertise in the area of craniofacial and maxillofacial surgery, which includes surgery of the face, jaw, palate, and skull.



An accomplished author, Dr. Reid has published book chapters and several peer-reviewed journal articles on a variety of topics, from craniofacial surgery techniques to wound healing.



Dr. Reid's research interests include the regeneration of bone for the repair of complex craniofacial defects, the biology of skull and facial sutures, and genetic expression in craniofacial development. He also studies bone substitutes and the survival of bone-cartilage grafts.

University of Pennsylvania, Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship - Craniofacial Surgery
2006

Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Residency - Plastic Surgery
2005

Harvard Medical School
Boston, MA
M.D. Ph.D. - Medicine/Immunology
1998

Yale University
New Haven, CT
B.A. - Literature
1990

The evolving roles of Wnt signaling in stem cell proliferation and differentiation, the development of human diseases, and therapeutic opportunities.
The evolving roles of Wnt signaling in stem cell proliferation and differentiation, the development of human diseases, and therapeutic opportunities. Genes Dis. 2024 May; 11(3):101026.
PMID: 38292186

The biomechanics of chewing and suckling in the infant: A potential mechanism for physiologic metopic suture closure.
The biomechanics of chewing and suckling in the infant: A potential mechanism for physiologic metopic suture closure. PLoS Comput Biol. 2023 06; 19(6):e1011227.
PMID: 37347795

Systematic Review of Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis: Genomic Alterations and Impacted Signaling Pathways.
Systematic Review of Nonsyndromic Craniosynostosis: Genomic Alterations and Impacted Signaling Pathways. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 02 01; 153(2):383e-396e.
PMID: 37070824

In-House 3D Printing and Model Processing Technique for Creating High-Fidelity Transparent Craniofacial Models.
In-House 3D Printing and Model Processing Technique for Creating High-Fidelity Transparent Craniofacial Models. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 01 01; 153(1):187-191.
PMID: 37053443

Bone Morphogenic Protein 9 (BMP9)/Growth Differentiation Factor 2 (GDF2) modulates mouse adult hippocampal neurogenesis by regulating the survival of early neural progenitors.
Bone Morphogenic Protein 9 (BMP9)/Growth Differentiation Factor 2 (GDF2) modulates mouse adult hippocampal neurogenesis by regulating the survival of early neural progenitors. Genes Dis. 2023 Jul; 10(4):1175-1179.
PMID: 37397531

Canonical and noncanonical Wnt signaling: Multilayered mediators, signaling mechanisms and major signaling crosstalk.
Canonical and noncanonical Wnt signaling: Multilayered mediators, signaling mechanisms and major signaling crosstalk. Genes Dis. 2024 Jan; 11(1):103-134.
PMID: 37588235

Macaca mulatta is a good model for human mandibular fixation research.
Macaca mulatta is a good model for human mandibular fixation research. R Soc Open Sci. 2022 Nov; 9(11):220438.
PMID: 36405636

Pyrvinium doubles against WNT-driven cancer.
Pyrvinium doubles against WNT-driven cancer. J Biol Chem. 2022 10; 298(10):102479.
PMID: 36096200

Melanoma: Molecular genetics, metastasis, targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and therapeutic resistance.
Melanoma: Molecular genetics, metastasis, targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and therapeutic resistance. Genes Dis. 2022 Nov; 9(6):1608-1623.
PMID: 36157497

The 27 Facial Sutures: Timing and Clinical Consequences of Closure.
The 27 Facial Sutures: Timing and Clinical Consequences of Closure. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 Mar 01; 149(3):701-720.
PMID: 35196691

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Bernard G. Sarnat, MD Professorship in Surgery and Craniofacial Research
University of Chicago
2019 - pres

Best Paper Award
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
2018

Senior Faculty Scholar, The Bucksbaum Institute for Clinical Excellence
University of Chicago
2017 - pres

Fellow of the Academy of Distinguished Medical Educators
University of Chicago
2017 - pres

Faculty Teacher of the Year Award, Section of Plastic Surgery
University of Chicago
2016

Robert Parsons Golden Apple Resident Teacher of the Year Award, Section of Plastic Surgery
University of Chicago
2015

John D. Arnold, MD Mentor Award
University of Chicago
2013

Research Paper Award
Chicago Society of Plastic Surgeons
2005

Best Clinical Paper Award
Midwestern Association of Plastic Surgeons
2004

The Kernahan Award, Division of Plastic Surgery
Northwestern University
2004

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