Your gift will help the Department of Surgery meet its goals in treatment, research and education. Our physicians provide state-of-the-art surgical care for adult and pediatric patients across the state and conduct innovative research that strives to understand and treat a variety of conditions and life-threatening illnesses. We consider our supporters our partners in this work.
Make your gift online
Gifts can be made online at the following link to the Department of Surgery Development Fund. Your generous contribution toward this fund provides vital fiscal support for advancing new surgical research priorities and initiatives within the University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery and across its seven divisions. Donors can direct their contributions to individual surgeons, areas of research, or in memory or honor of an individual.
Make your gift by mail
To mail a gift, please print the gift form, complete and mail it with your check made payable to the University of Wisconsin Foundation to:
University of Wisconsin Foundation
US Bank Lockbox, Box 78807
Milwaukee WI
53278-0807
Named chairs and professorships
Named chairs and professorships help us attract and retain the very highest quality scholars. The income from these funds allow our faculty to pursue new research ideas and strengthen clinical programs.
View our current named chairs and professorships
More information
If you have any questions about making a financial contribution, a planned gift or establishing a named fund for the Department of Surgery, please contact:
Michelle Oster
Director of Development
(608) 265-9144
michelle.oster@supportuw.org
Moving surgery forward: Stories from our supporters
Using smart speakers to help cancer patients before and after surgery
A team of surgical oncology advanced practice providers are testing using smart speakers to help cancer patients before and after surgery. The project, which was supported by a gift from donor Martha Manning, is currently …
The Art of a Richer Life Through Giving Back: Martha Manning’s Story
Martha Manning grew up making art. Her mother always wrapped gifts in butcher paper so Martha and her three siblings could decorate the paper. And when her parents purchased a new refrigerator, Martha’s mom bought …
Giving back from a big life
Mark Fischer lived a big life. A Boston-native, Mark was internationally renowned for his expertise in copyright law and intellectual property on the internet. As a longtime Red Sox fan, he could frequently be found …
Dr. David Al-Adra and Dr. Joshua Mezrich awarded Hope Meets Gratitude research grants
David Al-Adra, MD, and Joshua Mezrich, MD, were awarded Hope Meets Gratitude research grants last week. Funds for these grants were raised during the Transplant Program’s 50th anniversary celebration by patients, families, and other donors. …
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