We strive to create an inclusive, collaborative and connected culture that fosters cutting-edge basic, translational, education, and health outcomes research. Our research programs investigate the underlying mechanisms of disease, translate discoveries in the laboratory to clinical trials, and offer experimental options with the goal of improving patient care. Our research funding portfolio exceeds $18 million annually with a large percentage from the National Institutes of Health.
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Latest Research News
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, …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: December 2022
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 the December …
Department of Surgery Ranks 7th nationally in NIH Research Funding
The University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery has increased its standing in research funding rankings once again, placing 7th among all academic surgery departments in the country for National Institutes of Health funding in 2022. …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: November 2022
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 the November …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: September 2022
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 the September …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: August 2022
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 the August …
Wisconsin Surgery Resident Awarded Research Scholarship from American College of Surgeons
Congratulations to Karlie Haug, MD, who recently received a Resident Research Scholarship from the American College of Surgeons (ACS)! Dr. Haug researches clarity in patient communication, focusing on the effectiveness of the “Best Case/Worst Case” …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: July 2022
University of Wisconsin Department of Surgery members engage in remarkable research that yields many significant publications every month. Usually we highlight several of these publications each month to showcase the diversity of research in our …
Wisconsin Surgery Faculty Receives Two-Year Grant Worth Over $500,000
Congratulations to Dr. Sean Ronnekleiv-Kelly from our Division of Surgical Oncology, who was recently awarded a two-year, $537,000 research grant from the Department of Defense Rare Cancers Research Program! The study focuses on a deadly …
Wisconsin Surgery Faculty Receives Five-Year Grant Worth Over $1 million
Congratulations to Dr. Angela Gibson from our Division of Acute Care and Regional General Surgery, who was recently awarded a five-year, $1.375 million research grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences! The study …
Clinical Trials Core
Provides coordinator and regulatory support for all types of human subjects research including sponsored clinical trials, survery studies, registries, and chart reviews.
UW Surgery Histology Core
The UW Department of Surgery Histology Core facility, located at H4/337 in the Clinical Science Center, provides Histology services to clinical and basic science researchers associated with the Department of Surgery.
UW Humanized Mouse Core
The Humanized Mouse Core at the University of Wisconsin–Madison provides investigators with a variety of humanized mouse models for their individual research needs.
Statistical Analysis and Research Programming (STARP) Core
Provides faculty, researchers, and residents/fellows/students with comprehensive statistical and research programming support for their research activities including study design, grant application, abstract/manuscript review, statistical analysis, programming and results interpretation.
WiSOR Qualitative Core
The WiSOR Qualitative Core offers faculty and staff consultation, support, and expertise on study design, methodology, data collection and analysis, and interpretation of results. It also offers transcription services.