Dutch Burns Foundation
A 'healthy future' is one of Reggeborgh Foundation's driving forces. And this also means a future where burns leave fewer marks.
Every year, many people suffer burns. On average, about 900 people are involved in a serious burn accident and are admitted to one of the three specialised burn centres in Beverwijk, Rotterdam or Groningen. Needless to say, this brings a lot of suffering to those affected. Reason for us to support pioneering research on growing patients’ own skin for skin grafts in severe burns. With the aim of improving the quality of life of victims with severe burns. This means fewer necessary surgeries and less visible scarring and pain.
The video shows scientists Miranda Jekhmane and Kim Schilders of the Dutch Burns Foundation working on growing a patient’s own skin. With this, they are taking an important step towards less scarring after a serious burn injury.