Fiona Wood

Fiona Wood is a renowned plastic surgeon and burns specialist from Australia. She is best known for her innovative work in the treatment of burns, and is the co-developer of the revolutionary 'spray-on skin' technique.

Early Life and Education

Fiona Wood was born in Yorkshire, England in 1958. She completed her early education in Yorkshire before moving to London to study medicine at St Thomas' Hospital Medical School. After graduating, she worked in various hospitals in the UK and other parts of the world, including Switzerland and Australia.

Career

In 1991, Wood moved to Perth, Western Australia, where she became a consultant plastic surgeon at the Royal Perth Hospital. She also worked at the Princess Margaret Hospital for Children, where she became the Director of the Burns Service.

In 1993, Wood and scientist Marie Stoner co-developed the 'spray-on skin' technique, which significantly improved the healing process for burn victims. This technique involves taking a small patch of healthy skin from the patient, which is then sprayed onto the burn wound. This process reduces the risk of infection and improves the overall healing process.

Wood's work gained international recognition in 2002 when she used the 'spray-on skin' technique to treat victims of the Bali bombings. Her efforts earned her the title of 'Australian of the Year' in 2005.

Personal Life

Wood is married to fellow surgeon Tony Kierath and they have six children together. Despite her busy career, Wood is known for her dedication to her family and her passion for improving the lives of burn victims.

Recognition

In addition to being named 'Australian of the Year', Wood has received numerous other awards and honours for her work. These include the Order of Australia, the Australian Medical Association's 'Contribution to Medicine' award, and an honorary doctorate from the University of Western Australia.

See Also

• Plastic Surgery
• Burns Treatment
• Spray-on Skin