Promising advancements have been made in the ability to detect and monitor different types of cancers by analyzing blood samples to look for tumor-specific DNA that is circulating in plasma. However, abdominal cancers that have …
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Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: July 2024
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 …
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 …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: June 2024
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 …
Neuman Awarded Komen ASPIRE Grant to Support General Surgery Resident Research Training
For general surgery resident Dr. Faith Dickerson, personally witnessing the impact that breast cancer can have sparked a passion to make a change in the lives of these patients by becoming their advocate and clinical …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: May 2024
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: April 2024
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. Andrea Axtell Raises Awareness about Lung Cancer Screening and Early Detection
In a recent UW Health article, Dr. Andrea Axtell, Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Surgical Director of the UW Carbone Cancer Center Thoracic Oncology Disease Oriented Team, discusses the importance of …
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: December 2023
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: November 2023
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 …