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 …
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A Rare Cancer, A Relentless Advocate
Anal cancer is a rare cancer in humans, but its incidence and mortality has steadily increased over the last decade in the U.S. Despite that growth, stigma surrounding anal cancer increasingly stifles the conversation around …
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 …
Against the Odds: Advancing Research for an Ultra-Rare Liver Cancer
When talking about cancer research, much of the conversation centers around breast, prostate, lung and colorectal cancer – and rightly so as those cancers account for nearly 50% of all new cancer diagnosis in the …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: March 2026
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 …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: February 2026
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. Patrick Carney Wins Flash Talk at UW Carbone Cancer Center Research Retreat
Dr. Patrick Carney, general surgery resident, won the flash talk session at the UW Carbone Cancer Center’s Annual Research Retreat. The top six abstracts from the meeting were selected for a 10-minute oral presentation and …
Dr. Ana De Roo Awarded Prestigious Career Development Award from the American Cancer Society
Division of Colorectal Surgery Assistant Professor Ana De Roo, MD, MSc hopes to spend her career improving clinical processes and decision-making so patients with cancer are supported, informed, and receive care that is aligned with …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: January 2026
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. Anna Beck Awarded Career Development Grant from UW BIRCWH Scholars Program
Congratulations are in order for Division of Surgical Oncology Assistant Professor Anna Beck, MD, who was recently awarded a position in UW’s 2025-2027 cohort of the Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health (BIRCWH) scholars …