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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.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: September 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Niziolek, Panni, Martin, Datta, Brandt and Cullinan to the Department of Surgery.
Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship Graduation 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 vascular surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
Urologic Surgery Residency and Fellowship Graduation 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 urologic surgery residency and fellowship graduates!
Tackling Lung Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Resolvin D1 Proves Potential
A recent study led by investigators at Washington University and Harvard University details new findings regarding the role of lipid mediators following lung transplantation.
Department of Surgery New Faculty: August 2023
Washington University welcomes Drs. Welko, Chapman, Badran, Martens and Jones to the Department of Surgery and congratulates Drs. Craft and Al-Aref on their promotions.
Bai Receives 2023 AATS Lillehei Award
General surgery resident recognized by American Association for Thoracic Surgery lung transplant research.
Beryne Odeny, MD, MPH, PhD: Eliminating Inequities
Washington University physician-implementation scientist seeks to investigate and eliminate health disparities on a local and global scale.
Colchado Awarded Plastic Surgery Foundation Research Fellowship
Washington University general surgery resident Daniel Colchado, MD, selected to conduct funded research in Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory.
Craig Smith, MD, MBA: A Surgeon on a Mission
Washington University general and acute and critical care surgeon Craig Smith accepting new patients now.
First robotic liver transplant in U.S. performed by Washington University surgeons (Links to an external site)
Groundbreaking surgery performed at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis