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 …
Dr. Tiffany Glazer’s Safe Pregnancy Guidelines Published in JAMA Surgery
Dr. Tiffany Glazer, Associate Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, recently published an evidence-based analysis titled “Providing a Safe Pregnancy Experience for Surgeons: A Review” in JAMA Surgery. This publication examines the …
Dr. Amber Shada Awarded SSAT Visiting Grand Round Professorship
Dr. Amber Shada, Associate Professor in the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery, has been awarded the SSAT Visiting Grand Round Professorship by The Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT). The SSAT-sponsored Visiting Grand …
Ronnekleiv-Kelly Awarded Grant to Study Potential Treatment Target for Rare Form of Liver Cancer
Division of Surgical Oncology Associate Professor Sean Ronnekleiv-Kelly, MD, is determined to improve treatment options for a rare but deadly form of liver cancer called fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC). With a new two-year, $276,000 grant from …
Surgery and Medical Physics Researchers Team Up to Test New Method of Treating Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are among the most expensive to treat, with their healthcare costs surpassed only by the care of premature newborns and organ transplant patients. These types of wounds can also lead to significant lifelong …
Welcome Dr. Jason Brant to the Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
Jason Brant, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. Dr. Brant is joining the University of Wisconsin from the University of Pennsylvania and will divide his time between clinical …
In My Own Words: Dr. Farhat’s Trip to Lebanon
As Global Health Director, I have been active in enhancing the local care of patients with urologic issues in Beirut, Lebanon. I recently traveled to Lebanon to provide clinical care at American University of Beruit, …
Transplant Faculty to Develop Test to Detect a Key Contributor to Kidney Transplant Rejection
Shortages of organs for patients who are awaiting a transplant are widespread, with over 100,000 people in the United States currently on the transplant waitlist. This is only one reason that it is critical to …
Welcome Our New Fellows
The Department of Surgery is excited to welcome our new fellows. Head and Neck Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship>> Aleksandra Vidovich Abdominal Transplant Surgery Fellowship >> Christopher (Chris) Stahl Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship >> Vyacheslav …
Welcome Claudio Gomez Ascencio, URiM Participant!
The School of Medicine and Public Health and Department of Surgery is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist learning environment and workplace. The Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) Visiting Student Scholarship Program, sponsored …