Research in the Division of Colorectal Surgery includes programs in surgical quality and outcomes, clinical treatment, basic science investigations, and more.
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Evie Carchman, MD: Identifying new targeted therapies to combat anal cancer
Dr. Carchman studies molecular pathways, including the autophagic pathway, which result in the development of anal dysplasia and progression to anal cancer. Her team has demonstrated that topical therapy that results in autophagic induction decreases both anal cancer and anal dysplasia development in an HPV mouse model of anal cancer, and that this treatment effect correlates with the induction of autophagy. Dr. Carchman is assessing the role of autophagic induction in the prevention of squamous cell carcinoma of the anus.
Elise Lawson, MD, MSHS: Improving quality of care for surgical patients
Dr. Lawson is Executive Director of the Surgical Collaborative of Wisconsin, a state-wide surgeon-led organization that aims to optimize quality, reduce costs, and promote delivery of care that is safe, effective, equitable, and patient-centered. Dr. Lawson’s research investigates variation in the delivery of colorectal cancer care, specifically addressing disparities in access, management, and outcomes.
Latest Research News
Dr. Evie Carchman Awarded Distinguished Faculty Postdoc Mentoring Award
Dr. Evie Carchman, associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Postdoc Mentoring Award by the UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association at the annual Celebration of Postdoc Excellence on May 22. The …
Dr. Nabeel Zafar Awarded Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship
Dr. Nabeel Zafar, assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, was awarded the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Medical Education Day …
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, …
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