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The Department of Surgery faculty members strive to share their research with the public. Faculty members speak with news organizations and contribute content to help educate the public about cancer and chronic disease prevention.

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Kreisel Named Vice Chair for Research

Kreisel Named Vice Chair for Research

Daniel Kreisel, MD, PhD, the G. Alexander Patterson, MD/Mid-America Transplant Distinguished Endowed Chair in Lung Transplantation, has been appointed Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

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Our surgeons and researchers are frequently featured in the media, both locally and nationally. Here are stories from around the web, featuring our expert faculty.

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Recent news announcements from the Department of Surgery including faculty research and accomplishments, as well as community education information.

Wells Resident Research Day 2025

Wells Resident Research Day 2025

On Tuesday, February 25th, the Department of Surgery celebrated the 24th Samuel A. Wells, Jr., MD, Resident Research Day. Wells Day is an esteemed annual event dedicated to highlighting the research efforts of surgical residents. The main objective of this event is to provide a platform where residents can present their research findings, through both […]