Fire Prevention Week has been a national observance in the United States since 1925. This week is a dedicated time for the public to learn how to stay safe in case of a fire. “Small …
Brown Lab Awarded Grant to Study the Transplantation Immune Response in Down Syndrome
People with Down syndrome have an increased risk of certain cancers, congenital heart defects, autoimmune diseases, and cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. What do all of these conditions have in common? They all involve irregularities …
Investiture Ceremony Celebrates Dr. Rebecca Sippel as the Dr. Herb Chen Professor in Endocrine Surgery
On Oct. 1, 2025, the Department of Surgery hosted an investiture ceremony to celebrate Dr. Rebecca Sippel, Professor and Chair of the Division of Endocrine Surgery and the Dr. Herb Chen Professor in Endocrine Surgery. …
Welcome Dr. Brian Hosfield to the Division of Pediatric Surgery
Brian Hosfield, MD, MS is an assistant professor in the Division of Pediatric Surgery. In this position, Dr. Hosfield will divide his time between clinical care and research and scholarly duties. His primary clinical practices …
Welcome Dr. Elise DeRoo to the Division of Vascular Surgery
Elise DeRoo, MD, who recently completed her Integrated Vascular Surgery Residency at the UW–Madison Department of Surgery, is transitioning to an assistant professor within the Division of Vascular Surgery. In this position, Dr. DeRoo’s time …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: August 2025
Wisconsin Department of Surgery members engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications every month. We’re highlighting several of these publications monthly to showcase the diversity of research in the department; see selections from …
Dr. Petros Anagnostopoulos Joins Congenital Heart Program Verification/Certification Task Force
Dr. Petros Anagnostopoulos, professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, was invited to join a Congenital Heart Program Verification/Certification task force. This task force will establish the process and criteria for the verification of Congenital …
Dr. Joshua Mezrich Awarded Grant to Study Dietary Intervention to Improve the Quality of Donated Organs
When a potential organ donor is declared brain dead, the care of the donor is medically managed to ensure their organs remain healthy and available for donation. Division of Transplantation Professor Joshua Mezrich, MD believes …
Dr. Satoru Osaki Named One of America’s Leading Doctors 2025 by Newsweek
Dr. Satoru Osaki, professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, was named one of America’s Leading Doctors 2025 for Cardiothoracic Surgery by Newsweek. To identify the nation’s most respected specialists, Newsweek conducted an in-depth evaluation …
Welcome Dr. Sasha Acher to the Division of Surgical Oncology
Alexandra (Sasha) Acher, MD, MSCI is an assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Acher is a surgeon but also a researcher, with great interest in the overlap between radiology, surgery, and pathology. …