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 …
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Remembering Hans Sollinger, MD, PhD
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Hans Sollinger, MD, PhD, FACS, on May 15, 2023. He was 76 years old. Dr. Sollinger received his M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the …
Department Celebrates Annual Research Summit
Earlier this year, the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery hosted its 14th annual research summit on campus. This year’s theme was Research Summit 2023: Adventures in Research, and featured keynote speaker Oluwadamilola “Lola” Fayanju, …
Wisconsin Surgery Faculty Awarded $2.7 Million Research Grant
Nathan Welham, PhD, professor in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, was recently awarded a five-year, $2.7 million research grant from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. The grant is a …
Researcher Wins Career Development Grant to Help Trauma Patients
Mehreen Kisat, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery, recently received a five-year, $950,000 career development grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to support her work …
Surgery Faculty Win Grant from Donate Life Wisconsin
Carrie Thiessen, MD, PhD, and Nikole Neidlinger, MD, transplant surgeons in the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery, recently received a grant award from Donate Life Wisconsin, a state-wide alliance committed to increasing organ donation …
Dr. Dingle Wins Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research
Each year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes outstanding academic staff members who have excelled in leadership, public service, research and teaching. They bring the university’s mission to life and ensure that the Wisconsin Idea extends …
Association of VA Surgeons to Host Annual Symposium in Madison
The Association of VA Surgeons will hold their 46th Annual Surgical Symposium here in Madison, WI, with University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery faculty James Maloney, MD, providing support as the Local Chair. The conference …
Machine Learning Helps Researchers Detect Cancer Early
In a study published in Science Translational Medicine and led by professor of surgical oncology Muhammed Murtaza, MBBS, PhD, researchers used a machine-learning model to examine blood plasma for DNA fragments from cancer cells. The technique, …
2023 Match: Announcing Our New Residents!
The Wisconsin Department of Surgery is excited to announce the selection of our 2022 matched residents. We’re pleased to welcome these gifted future surgeons to our residency programs! General Surgery Residency >> Academic Track Michael …