University of Wisconsin–Madison
Department of Surgery
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
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Research

The Department of Surgery at the University of Wisconsin is home to numerous research programs investigating the underlying mechanisms of disease, translating discoveries in the laboratory to clinical trials, and offering experimental options with the goal of improving patient care. Our portfolio of research funding exceeds $18 million annually with a large percentage from the National Institutes of Health.

Our researchers & labs >>

The Department of Surgery also manages five NIH-funded training programs offering formal research training for medical students, pre-doctoral students, and post-doctoral fellows.

Our solid basic science research is complimented by an evolving portfolio of clinical research with plans to continue to expand outcomes and education research as well as further our International Collaborations.

Our Chair’s presentation at the Department of Surgery’s 2018 Research Summit covered the status of research in the department, along with current initiatives and future goals. View the 2018 Research Summit Powerpoint.

The Department of Surgery Research Committee reviews interdepartmental research proposals for department investigators.

Investigators at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health should carefully read federal and non-federal agency guidelines for proposal submission.

Latest Research News

  • Dr. Greenberg awarded grants for Surgical Collaborative of WI

    Caprice Greenberg, MD, MPH, has been awarded a 2-year, $200,000 Opportunity Grant from the Wisconsin Partnership Education and Research Committee for her project, “Improving Access to High Quality Surgical Care in Wisconsin Communities.” The funds …

  • Helping hearts beat in innovative trial

    Image of the Heartmate 3 system provided courtesy of St. Jude Medical, Inc Some clinical trials proceed exactly the way investigators predict. Some fall flat. But other trials exceed everyone’s expectations for success, like the …

  • Dr. Neuman receives 2018 Clinical Investigator Award

    Congratulations to Dr. Heather Neuman, recipient of the Society of Surgical Oncology’s 2018 Clinical Investigator Award. This 2-year, $100,000 award will support her study, “Understanding Socioeconomic Disparities in the Receipt of Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction.” Two awards …

  • Hartwell Foundation awards two UW Madison Investigators

    The Hartwell Foundation officially announced the recipients of the 2017 Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Awards, which will provide support for three years. Twelve individuals representing ten institutions received recognition as Hartwell Investigators. This year, two …

  • Dr. Kaufman awarded year-long pilot grant

    Dixon Kaufman, MD, PhD, and co-investigator Igor Slukvin, MD, PhD, from the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, were awarded a one-year pilot grant from the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research for their …

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WiSOR

The Wisconsin Surgical Outcomes Research Program (WiSOR) was formally established in 2011 to address the increasing priority of integrating health services research into the advancement of surgical care.

Humanized Mouse Core Service

The Humanized Mouse Core of the University of Wisconsin-Madison provides investigators with a variety of humanized mouse models for their individual research needs.

Histology Core Service

The UW Department of Surgery Histology Core facility, located at H4/733 in the Clinical Science Center, provides Histology services to clinical and basic science researchers associated with the Department of Surgery.