Postdoctoral Scientist Haikun Zhang, PhD is determined to improve the accuracy and speed with which we diagnose sepsis in critical care settings. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that happens when the body has an …
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Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: July 2026
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 …
Welcome Dr. Daniel Harris to the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Daniel Harris, MD, PhD, is an assistant professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. In this position, Dr. Harris will divide his time between clinical care, education, and research and scholarly activities. As a thoracic …
Welcome Dr. David Blitzer to the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
David Blitzer, MD, MBE, is an assistant professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery. In this position, Dr. Blitzer will divide his time between clinical care, education, and research and scholarly activities. As a pediatric …
Brown Lab Partnering with Multidisciplinary Team to Advance Stem Cell-based Therapies for Heart Failure
Heart failure – when the heart muscle cannot pump blood as well as it needs to – is often due to an irreversible loss of heart muscle cells. Stem cell-based therapies offer a promising way …
Welcome Arslan Mohamed, URiM Participant!
The Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Visiting Student Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Department of Surgery, supports qualified 4th year medical students from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine in developing their clinical skills, abilities, and potential through …
Welcome Claudy Sarpong, URiM Participant!
The Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Visiting Student Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Department of Surgery, supports qualified 4th year medical students from underrepresented backgrounds in medicine in developing their clinical skills, abilities, and potential through …
Dr. Nabeel Zafar Receives the OncoDaily Yvonne Award for Global Oncology
Dr. Nabeel Zafar, assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, received the OncoDaily Yvonne Award for Global Oncology at the OncoDaily Party 2026 on May 29. The Yvonne Awards honor exceptional achievements in oncology. …
Dr. Dai Yamanouchi Receives Patent for Gel to Treat Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Dr. Dai Yamanouchi, professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, recently received a patent for a shear-thinning gel that can be used in combination with a previously patented delivery device to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms …
Welcome Dr. Sameer Hirji to the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Sameer Hirji, MD, MPH is an assistant professor in the Department of Surgery and Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Hirji will be based primarily …