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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.
Rise for Health Study: Investigating Bladder Health and LUTS in Women Across Ages (Links to an external site)
Diane Newman interviews Siobhan Sutcliffe about her research on the Preventive Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (PLUS) Consortium
Puri Named Chief of Thoracic Surgery Section
Expert in lung transplantation and lung cancer surgery to lead Section of Thoracic Surgery.
Smelser Receives Young Urologist of the Year Award
Urologic oncologist recognized for excellent early-career practice.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: April 2024
Washington University welcomes Drs. Cowan and Metcalf to the Department of Surgery.
Accelerated aging linked to cancer risk in younger adults, research shows (Links to an external site)
Researchers from the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine looked for clues about why some types of cancer are on the rise in younger adults. They’ve found an interesting lead: a connection to accelerated biological aging.
Patel Named Kimbrough Chair for Pediatric Dentistry
Expert in craniosynostosis, cleft lip and cleft palate care recognized for leading in craniofacial surgery and outcomes research.
Hill Receives AHPBA Steve Sotsky Award
General surgery resident recognized for outstanding work in cancer research, invited to AHPBA 2024 Annual Meeting
Mackinnon Installed as Minot Packer Fryer Professor of Plastic Surgery
Susan Mackinnon, MD is recognized for her contribution to nerve surgery, pioneering revolutionary nerve transfer procedure.
Preventing early-onset colorectal cancers aim of $25 million award (Links to an external site)
School of Medicine leads international team funded by Cancer Grand Challenges
Pioneers in Robotic Surgery Reach Milestone 5000th Case
Urologists Bhayani and Figenshau complete landmark operation using advanced surgical technology.