Andrew Li • UC Davis Profiles

Andrew I Li

Title(s)	Assistant Professor, Surgery
School	School of Medicine
Address	2335 Stockton Blvd, 6th floor CA 95817
ORCID	0000-0001-9933-7057
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Biography

Education and Training

Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH	BA	2005	Biophysical Chemistry
University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA	MD	2009	School of Medicine
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, General Surgery, Torrance, CA		2015	General Surgery
University of California, Los Angeles, Westwood, CA		2018	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
University of California, Irvine, Orange, CA		2019	Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Microsurgery

Awards and Honors

American Board of Plastic Surgery	2021 -	Pres	Certification in the Subspecialty of Hand Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery	2020 -	Pres	Board Certified
American Board of Surgery	2010 -	Pres	Board Certified
UC San Diego School of Medicine	2005 -	2009	UC Regents Scholarship

Overview

Interests

Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery and Complex Reconstruction, Microsurgery, Peripheral Nerve Regeneration, Targeted Muscle Reinnervation, Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces, Osseointegration, Prosthesis Embodiment, Ex-Vivo Modeling Systems, Human Machine Interfaces

Websites

	PETIT (Prosthesis Embodiment through Intuitive Technology)
	RESTORe Lab (Radically Elegant Solutions To Optimize Reconstruction)
	Second-Breath Medical Supplies Recycling Program

In The News

	First-ever limb loss awareness event connects experts and community (May 5, 2023)
	UC Davis Health to host celebration of ‘Limb Loss Heroes’ (April 25, 2023)
	Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month (April 6, 2023)
	Making Prosthetics More Lifelike: Scientists and Surgeons Team Up to Make Life Easier for Amputees (November 28, 2022)
	The Human Machine: Reimagining Prosthetics (November 8, 2022)
	Medical students honored for efforts to keep unused hospital supplies out of landfill (August 12, 2022)
	Cross-campus collaboration leads to ‘smart prostheses for amputee patients (January 12, 2022)
	UC Davis Engineers, Clinician Develop Low-Cost, Portable Ventilator (April 29, 2020)
	Second Breath redistributes medical supplies (June 19, 2020)

Research

Research Activities and Funding

Transforming the Accessibility of Bionic Prosthetic Limbs by Leveraging Modern Computational Approaches and the Emerging Standard of Amputation Surgery.
UC Noyce Initiative Feb 1, 2024 - Jan 31, 2026
Role: Co-Investigator
Description: To simplify the implementation and transforming the accessibility of bionic prostheses by combining computational and surgical advances in amputee care.

A High-Throughput Peripheral Nerve Injury Model Using Microchannel Arrays
American Foundation for Surgery of the Hand 3298Nov 1, 2020 - Sep 1, 2022
Role: Principle Investigator
Description: To create a high throughput ex vivo peripheral nerve model.

UC-AmbuBox: A Fast-deployable Low-cost Ventilator for COVID-19 Emergent Care
CITRIS and the Banatao Institute at the University of California, COVID-19 Seed Funding Grant 2020-0000000096May 8, 2020 - Feb 28, 2021
Role: Co-Principle Investigator
Description: To produce a low cost ventilator that can be quickly deployed in pandemics and mass casualty events

Large-Scale Bone Regeneration Using a Novel Chemotactic Regenerative Scaffold
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons/ Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014
Role: Co-Investigator
Description: To develop an osteogenic and chemotactic laminated scaffold for bone regeneration

A novel osteogenic oxysterol for cranial bone regeneration
Cleft Palate Foundation Jul 1, 2013 - Jun 30, 2014
Role: Co-Investigator
Description: To investigate the osteogenic potential of a novel oxysterol.

A Novel Osteogenic Agent, Oxy 133, Promotes Bone Regeneration
American Society of Craniofacial Surgery/ Komedyplast Jul 1, 2013 - Jun 30, 2014
Role: Co-Investigator
Description: To investigate the osteogenic potential of Oxy 133

T35 Short Term Research Training Grant
NIH T35HL007491May 1, 1980 - May 31, 2016
Role: Co-Investigator
Description: ATP release and purinergic receptor stimulation (P2/ P1) in the activation of neutrophils through the regulation of calcium influx and intracellular calcium concentration.

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Publications

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Modified Frailty Index Identifies Increased Risk of Postoperative Complications in Geriatric Patients After Open Reduction Internal Fixation for Distal Radius and Ulna Fractures: Analysis of 5654 Geriatric Patients, From the 2005 to 2017 the National Surgical Quality Improvement Project Database. Ann Plast Surg. 2023 05 01; 90(5S Suppl 3):S295-S304. Dave DR, Zeiderman M, Li AI, Pereira C. PMID: 36880758.

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Gen General Surgery
Translation:Humans
Engineered multi-functional, pro-angiogenic collagen-based scaffolds loaded with endothelial cells promote large deep burn wound healing. Front Pharmacol. 2023; 14:1125209. Song H, Gao K, Hao D, Li A, Liu R, Anggito B, Yin B, Jin Q, Dartora V, Lam KS, Smith LR, Panitch A, Zhou J, Farmer DL, Wang A. PMID: 36937891; PMCID: PMC10014525.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 2
Molecular Basis of Surgical Coaptation Techniques in Peripheral Nerve Injuries. J Clin Med. 2023 Feb 16; 12(4). Pereira CT, Hill EE, Stasyuk A, Parikh N, Dhillon J, Wang A, Li A. PMID: 36836090; PMCID: PMC9966153.

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Measuring Pressure Redistribution Properties of 4 Hospital Bed Surfaces: A Quality Improvement Project. Wound Manag Prev. 2022 06; 68(6):18-26. Teleten O, Polyak TS, Espinoza J, Li AI, Rodgers AJ, Kirkland-Kyhn H. PMID: 35895032.

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Med Medicine (General)Nur Nursing
Translation:Humans
Sensorimotor Outcomes of Upper Extremity End-to-Side Nerve Transfers: A Meta-analysis. Ann Plast Surg. 2022 05 01; 88(4 Suppl 4):S337-S342. Zeiderman MR, Fine J, Asserson DB, Davé DR, Bascone CM, Li AI, Pereira CT. PMID: 35180756.

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Gen General Surgery
Translation:Humans
In Vitro, In Vivo and Ex Vivo Models for Peripheral Nerve Injury and Regeneration. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2022; 20(2):344-361. Li A, Pereira C, Hill EE, Vukcevich O, Wang A. PMID: 33827409; PMCID: PMC9413794.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 3 Fields:
Neu Neurology Pha Pharmacology
Translation:Humans
Involvement of PDGF-BB and IGF-1 in Activation of Human Schwann Cells by Platelet-Rich Plasma. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2020 12; 146(6):825e-827e. Pereira CT, Paxton ZJ, Li AI. PMID: 33234996.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 1 Fields:
Gen General Surgery
Translation:Humans Cells
Digital droplet infusion. Lab Chip. 2021 02 07; 21(3):502-512. Fang Z, Li AI, Liu H, Pan T. PMID: 33185236; PMCID: PMC7878359.

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Bio Biotechnology Che Chemistry
AmbuBox: A Fast-Deployable Low-Cost Ventilator for COVID-19 Emergent Care. SLAS Technol. 2020 12; 25(6):573-584. Fang Z, Li AI, Wang H, Zhang R, Mai X, Pan T. PMID: 32882150; PMCID: PMC7472193.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 11 Fields:
Cli Clinical Laboratory Techniques
Translation:Humans Cells PHPublic Health
The Effects of Lidocaine on Voltage-Gated Calcium Channels. J Hand Surg Am. 2020 07; 45(7):e3. Li A, Pereira C. PMID: 32327336.

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Gen General Surgery Tra Traumatology
Translation:Animals
Re-exploration of vertical rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap for vaginal reconstruction: Case report and review of the literature. JPRAS Open. 2018 Mar; 15:32-35. Rouch JD, Li A, Cohen JG, Kazanjian KK, Festekjian JH. PMID: 32158795; PMCID: PMC7061550.

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Use of Dual, Tubularized Supraclavicular Artery Island Flaps in Series to Restore Gastrointestinal Continuity After a Failed Ileocolic Esophageal Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg. 2015 Sep; 75(3):306-8. Granzow JW, Li AI, Boyd JB, Van Natta TL. PMID: 24691327.

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Gen General Surgery
Translation:Humans
Free Flap Survival Following Failure of the Vascular Pedicle. Ann Plast Surg. 2015 Jul; 75(1):44-8. Granzow J, Li AI, Caton A, Boyd JB. PMID: 25643188.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 8 Fields:
Gen General Surgery
Translation:Humans
Oxy133, a novel osteogenic agent, promotes bone regeneration in an intramembranous bone-healing model. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 2017 05; 11(5):1490-1499. Li A, Hokugo A, Segovia LA, Yalom A, Rezzadeh K, Zhou S, Zhang Z, Parhami F, Stappenbeck F, Jarrahy R. PMID: 26073881.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 7 Fields:
Bio Biotechnology His Histology
Translation:Animals Cells
The use of negative pressure wound therapy in severe open lower extremity fractures: identifying the association between length of therapy and surgical outcomes. J Surg Res. 2015 Dec; 199(2):726-31. Rezzadeh KS, Nojan M, Buck A, Li A, Vardanian A, Crisera C, Festekjian J, Jarrahy R. PMID: 26141870.

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Gen General Surgery
Translation:Humans
Digital mobile technology facilitates HIPAA-sensitive perioperative messaging, improves physician-patient communication, and streamlines patient care. Patient Saf Surg. 2015; 9:21. Gordon CR, Rezzadeh KS, Li A, Vardanian A, Zelken J, Shores JT, Sacks JM, Segovia AL, Jarrahy R. PMID: 26136830; PMCID: PMC4487585.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 15
Development of chemotactic smart scaffold for use in tissue regeneration. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2015 May; 135(5):877e-884e. Hokugo A, Li A, Segovia LA, Yalom A, Rezzadeh K, Zhou S, Zhang Z, Zuk PA, Jarrahy R. PMID: 25919270.

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Gen General Surgery
Translation:Humans Animals Cells
In vitro osteoinductive effects of hydroxycholesterol on human adipose-derived stem cells are mediated through the hedgehog signaling pathway. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2014 Nov; 134(5):960-968. Yalom A, Hokugo A, Sorice S, Li A, Segovia Aguilar LA, Zuk P, Jarrahy R. PMID: 25347631.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 3 Fields:
Gen General Surgery
Translation:Humans Cells
A bioengineered peripheral nerve construct using aligned peptide amphiphile nanofibers. Biomaterials. 2014 Oct; 35(31):8780-8790. Li A, Hokugo A, Yalom A, Berns EJ, Stephanopoulos N, McClendon MT, Segovia LA, Spigelman I, Stupp SI, Jarrahy R. PMID: 25064803; PMCID: PMC4289709.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 42 Fields:
Bio Biomedical Engineering
Translation:Animals Cells
Stimulation of bone regeneration following the controlled release of water-insoluble oxysterol from biodegradable hydrogel. Biomaterials. 2014 Jul; 35(21):5565-71. Hokugo A, Saito T, Li A, Sato K, Tabata Y, Jarrahy R. PMID: 24731715.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 8 Fields:
Bio Biomedical Engineering
Translation:Animals Cells
Human Adipose Tissue as a Source of Multipotent Stem Cells. . 2014 Jan 1; 67-83. Li LA, Hokugo HA, Jarrahy JR, Zuk ZP. .

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Patient rankings: why patient feedback should affect our delivery of care but not our pay. Bull Am Coll Surg. 2013 Nov; 98(11):22-3. Li A, Yoon A, Vardanian A, Nguyen P, Sacks J, Gordon C, Jarrahy R. PMID: 24313136.

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Gen General Surgery Hea Health Services
Translation:Humans
A novel oxysterol promotes bone regeneration in rabbit cranial bone defects. J Tissue Eng Regen Med. 2016 07; 10(7):591-9. Hokugo A, Sorice S, Parhami F, Yalom A, Li A, Zuk P, Jarrahy R. PMID: 23997014.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 9 Fields:
Bio Biotechnology His Histology
Translation:Animals Cells
In vitro study of a novel oxysterol for osteogenic differentiation on rabbit bone marrow stromal cells. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Jul; 132(1):70e-80e. Hokugo A, Sorice S, Yalom A, Lee JC, Li A, Zuk P, Jarrahy R. PMID: 23806956.

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Gen General Surgery
Translation:Animals Cells
A subcranial Le Fort III advancement with distraction osteogenesis as a clinical strategy to approach pycnodysostosis with midface retrusion and exorbitism. J Craniofac Surg. 2013 Jul; 24(4):1327-30. Raposo-Amaral CE, Tong A, Denadai R, Yalom A, Raposo-Amaral CA, Bertola D, Li A, Jarrahy R. PMID: 23851800.

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Den Dentistry Gen General Surgery
Translation:Humans
Bipedicled flaps in posttraumatic lower-extremity reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2013 Oct; 66(10):1415-20. Granzow JW, Li A, Suliman A, Caton A, Goldberg M, Boyd JB. PMID: 23786879.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 4 Fields:
Gen General Surgery
Translation:Humans
Surgical amputation of the digit: an investigation into the technical variations among hand surgeons. Eplasty. 2013; 13:e12. Li A, Meunier M, Rennekampff HO, Tenenhaus M. PMID: 23460930; PMCID: PMC3587013.

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The surgical management of a stage III Wilms tumor presenting with perforated appendicitis. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2012 Jul; 34(5):e193-4. Li A, Asch M, Lasky J, Sieger L, Lee SL. PMID: 22395216; PMCID: PMC3812062.

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Hem Hematology Neo Neoplasms Ped Pediatrics
Translation:Humans
Adrenergic receptor activation involves ATP release and feedback through purinergic receptors. Am J Physiol Cell Physiol. 2010 Nov; 299(5):C1118-26. Sumi Y, Woehrle T, Chen Y, Yao Y, Li A, Junger WG. PMID: 20668211; PMCID: PMC2980303.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 19 Fields:
Cel Cell Biology Phy Physiology
Translation:Humans Animals Cells
Purinergic signaling: a fundamental mechanism in neutrophil activation. Sci Signal. 2010 Jun 08; 3(125):ra45. Chen Y, Yao Y, Sumi Y, Li A, To UK, Elkhal A, Inoue Y, Woehrle T, Zhang Q, Hauser C, Junger WG. PMID: 20530802; PMCID: PMC4209711.

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Cel Cell Biology Phy Physiology Sci Science
Translation:Humans Cells
A case of peripheral neuropathy from contact with military radar equipment. Eplasty. 2009 Dec 11; 10:e1. Tenenhaus M, Potenza B, Li A. PMID: 20076783; PMCID: PMC2796565.

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Differential regulation of sodium/iodide symporter gene expression by nuclear receptor ligands in MCF-7 breast cancer cells. Endocrinology. 2005 Jul; 146(7):3059-69. Kogai T, Kanamoto Y, Li AI, Che LH, Ohashi E, Taki K, Chandraratna RA, Saito T, Brent GA. PMID: 15817668.

View in: PubMed Mentions: 21 Fields:
End Endocrinology
Translation:Humans Cells