May 27, 2026 Kelly Meyerhofer (photos: Hannah Schroeder) Milwaukee Journal Sentinel MADISON – Maks Makarenkov couldn’t help but smile on car rides through the capital city. He saw homes with blue and yellow flags pinned …
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Dr. Sam Poore to lead clinical trials education program
The project, Partnership to Expand Education and Training Pathways in Clinical Research is led by Samuel Poore, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Surgery, UW School of Medicine and Public Health; and co-investigators Rafael Veintimilla, MD, senior director, …
Dr. Alexander Chiu Awarded UW Health Rising Star Clinical Practice Award
Dr. Alexander Chiu, assistant professor in the Division of Endocrine Surgery, was awarded the UW Health Rising Star Clinical Practice Award at the Physician Excellence Awards Reception on May 20. The UW Health Rising Star …
A Culture of Leadership: Wisconsin Surgery’s Commitment to Involvement
The UW–Madison Department of Surgery’s culture reflects the belief that our impact should go beyond the walls of the hospital. This commitment to involvement and leadership spans the entire department and is an embodiment of …
Investiture Ceremony Celebrates Dr. Luke Funk as the Layton F. Rikkers, MD Surgical Leadership Endowed Professor
On May 13, 2026, the Department of Surgery hosted an investiture ceremony to celebrate Dr. Luke Funk, professor in the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Layton F. Rikkers, MD Surgical Leadership Endowed Professor. …
Against the Odds: Advancing Research for an Ultra-Rare Liver Cancer
When talking about cancer research, much of the conversation centers around breast, prostate, lung and colorectal cancer – and rightly so as those cancers account for nearly 50% of all new cancer diagnosis in the …
In My Own Words: Dr. Naren Patel’s Trip to Ethiopia
At the beginning of May, I took my first trip to Black Lion Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During this visit, I worked alongside the Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, and Wound Care teams to better understand …
Dr. Anthony D’Alessandro Awarded Clinical Sciences Emeriti Faculty Award
Dr. Anthony D’Alessandro, professor emeritus in the Division of Transplantation, was awarded the Clinical Sciences Emeriti Faculty Award from the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) at the WMAA Awards Banquet on May 1. The Emeriti …
Dr. Rebecca Sippel Awarded the Resident/Fellow Citation – Distinguished Resident Award
Dr. Rebecca Sippel, professor and Chair of the Division of Endocrine Surgery, was awarded the Resident/Fellow Citation – Distinguished Resident Award from the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) at the WMAA Awards Banquet on May …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: March 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 …