Dr Christophe Zirak

Dr. Zirak

Name: Zirak

First Name: Christophe

Nationality: French

Date of Birth: 31/03/1972

Mobile: + (32) 478 28 84 85

Email: christophezirak@gmail.com

Education

2007–2008: Fourth Year of Plastic Surgery Training

  • Prof. De Mey – CHU Brugmann
  • Dr. de Fontaine – Erasme Hospital
  • Prof. Deraemaecker – Bordet Institute

2006-2007: Third Year of Plastic Surgery Training

  • Dr. de Fontaine – Erasme Hospital
  • Prof. Deraemaecker – Bordet Institute
  • Prof. De Mey – Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital

2005-2006: Second Year of Plastic Surgery Training

  • Prof. Martin – CHR Pellegrin-Tondu Bordeaux

2004-2005: First Year of Plastic Surgery Training

  • Prof. De Mey – Queen Fabiola Children's University Hospital
  • Prof. De Mey – CHU Brugmann
  • Prof. Deraemaecker – Bordet Institute

2003-2004: Second Year of General Surgery Core Curriculum

  • Prof. Mendes Da Costa – CHU Brugmann

2002-2003: First Year of General Surgery Core Curriculum

  • Prof. Barroy – CHU Saint Pierre

June 2002: Doctor of Medicine Degree (Distinction)

2001-2002: Fourth Year of Medical Doctorate (High Distinction)

2000-2001: Third Year of Medical Doctorate (Distinction)

1999-2000: Second Year of Medical Doctorate (Distinction)

Additional Training

  • Facial Paralysis Palliative Surgery (Paris): 06/11/2009
  • BAPRAS Courses In Plastic Surgery (Manchester): Head and Neck Oncology and Facial Palsy: 2-3/10/2009
  • University Diploma in Hand and Upper Limb Surgery (Paris 2008-2009)
  • Holder of the University Diploma in Surgical Anatomy of Flaps at CHU Pellegrin-Tondu in Bordeaux (Profs. Caix and Casoli): 2005-2006
  • Holder of the University Diploma in Microsurgery from the Free University of Brussels (Prof. A. De Mey): 2003-2004
  • Holder of the ARAMU Diploma: Management of Polytrauma Patients. (09/11/2003)
  • Holder of the ARAMU Diploma: Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – ACLS (01/06/2003)

Scientific Work Completed

Book Review: AN ILLUSTRATED HANDBOOK OF FLAP-RAISING

  • TECHNIQUES (2009)
  • Authors: Krishnan Kartik G.
  • Published by: Thieme Verlagsgruppe
  • Pages: 111 p. and 110 illustrations

ANATOMY LABORATORY (CHU Bordeaux)

  • Human Vascularized Allograft of Digital Osteo-Tendinous Complex. Cadaveric dissection. (2005-2006) Prof. Casoli

TRANSGENESIS LABORATORY (INSERM) (CHU Bordeaux)

  • Role of Catalase in Protection Against Skin Cancers. Common Service of Bordeaux II University (2005-2006) Prof. Casoli

NATIONAL CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH (CNRS)

  • Development and Prototyping at UMR 70-45 of the Beta-Titanium Nasal Dilator "RespiFacile": 2004-2007

ANATOMY LABORATORY (CHU Erasme U.L.B.)

  • Functional Anatomy of the Extensor Apparatus of Long Fingers. (07-09/2002) Prof. Schuind

Ongoing Scientific Work

  • Doctoral Thesis: "The Effects of Long-Term Cryopreservation on Microcirculation in Flaps." Supervisor: Prof. F. Schuind.
  • Study and Improvement of Lymphatic Regeneration Mechanisms in Lymph Node Grafts for Chronic Lymphedema Treatment. In collaboration with Prof. O. Leduc and Mr. F. Pastouret.
  • Study of the Fragility of Lymphatic Vessels Under Positive and/or Negative Pressures. In collaboration with Prof. O. Leduc and Mr. F. Pastouret.

Seminars within the ULB Network

  • Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation. (Plastic Surgery Seminar at CHU Brugmann) (May 2014)
  • Surgical Management of Chronic Lymphedema. (Surgery Seminar at CHU Brugmann) (February 2014)
  • Breast Reconstruction. (Surgery Seminar at CHU Brugmann) (March 2013)
  • Post-Bariatric Surgery (Surgery Seminar at CHU Brugmann) (April 2011)
  • Aesthetic Medicine and Surgery. (Surgery Seminar at CHU Brugmann) (April 2010)
  • Botulinum Toxin and Hyaluronic Acid Workshop. (Allergan®). Instructor. (December 2009)
  • Dupuytren's Disease. (Orthopedic Service Seminar) (September 2009)
  • Role of Sentinel Lymph Node in Melanoma Management. (Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery Service. Erasme Hospital) (March 2008)
  • Reconstruction of Pulp Substance Loss in Fingers. (Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery Service. CHU Brugmann) (October 2007)
  • Ballistic Facial Trauma and Therapeutic Means. (Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery Service. CHU Saint Pierre) (March 2007)
  • Grafts and Flaps (Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery Service. CHU Brugmann) (October 2005)
  • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis (Orthopedic Surgery Service CHU Brugmann) (12/05/2004)
  • Reconstruction of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament of the Knee. (Orthopedic Surgery Service. CHU Ambroise-Paré. Mons). (October 2001)

Medical Studies Thesis (06/2002)

  • Hearing Evolution in Children Operated for Cleft Lip and Palate. (High Distinction) Zirak, De Mey, Mansbach, Melot.
  • Supervisor: Prof. Albert De Mey

Additional Activities

  • On-Call Surgical Assistance at the Hand and Upper Limb Surgery Center of Parc Leopold. (2000-2005)
  • On-Call Duties at the Sleep Laboratory of Molière-Longchamps Hospital. (1998-2001)
  • Year and Internship Delegate. (1998-2000)
  • Sports Instructor and Member of the Medical Students' Bureau. (1997-2000)
  • One-Year Erasmus Program Internship in the Neurology Department of Prof. Agid at Pitié-Salpêtrière. (1995-1996)
  • Faculty Council Member. (1994-1995)

Language Skills

  • 1. French (read, spoken, written)
  • 2. English (read, spoken, written)
  • 3. Persian (read, spoken, written)

Leisure Activities

  • Chess
  • Piano
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
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