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Department News
Recent news announcements from the Department of Surgery including faculty research and accomplishments, as well as community education information.
Study identifies factors necessary for lung transplant tolerance
A new study led by thoracic immunobiology investigators establishes regulatory Foxp3+ T cells as critical for lung transplant tolerance.
Robotic Research Grant awarded for trainee research
Beneville and Awad receive $50,000 in SAGES funding for ongoing robotic research.
Martin named President-Elect of SUS
Chief of pediatric surgery to lead national academic surgery organization.
Panni awarded grant from Society of Surgical Oncology
SSO Research and Education Fund awards Roheena Panni, MD, MPHS, $25,000 Young Investigator Award.
Fox named President of American Society for Peripheral Nerve
Surgeon-scientist, Ida Fox, MD, to serve as president of the American Society for Peripheral Nerve.
Ryan McEnaney, MD, joins Vascular Surgery Faculty
Vascular surgery specialist joined Department of Surgery faculty on February 17.
Surgical education in action in an international setting
Dr. Hailey Shepherd provides insights on her experience as surgical resident on rotation in Malawi
Inspiring People: Danielle Shulte (Links to an external site)
As a grant specialist II, Danielle navigates the complex, ever-changing landscape of research funding.
WISE Top Gun 2025
Trainees compete in laparoscopic skills showdown at WISE.