Ƶ Department of Surgery News
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Debbie and Mark Attanasio Announce Contribution to the Ƶ for Pancreatic Cancer Research, in Honor of Bob Uecker
The gift from Debbie and Mark Attanasio follows and supports a 2022 contribution from Bob Uecker to establish the Bob Uecker Chair in Pancreatic Cancer Research at MCW.
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Dr. Libby Schroeder Named Chief Medical Officer, Froedtert Hospital
Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Schroeder, MD, MS, has accepted the role of chief medical officer (CMO), Froedtert Hospital, effective Thursday, August 1, 2024.
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Dr. Gwen Lomberk Named Director of the MCW Precision Medicine Graduate Education Program
Effective July 1, Dr. Gwen Lomberk will be the new Director of the MCW Precision Medicine Graduate Education program.
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Dept. of Surgery Doctors Included in Milwaukee Magazine’s 2024 Top Doctors in the Milwaukee Area
Several Department of Surgery physicians have been included on Milwaukee Magazine's list of Top Doctors of 2024.
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Transplant Surgery Research Program Brings New Hope with Participation in Groundbreaking Clinical Trial
The Froedtert & MCW Transplant Research Program has enrolled multiple patients in the ConfIdeS trial, which is led by Dr. Matthew Cooper, site principal investigator and chief of the division of transplant surgery.
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Dr. Callisia Clarke to be Appointed to the National Cancer Advisory Board
President Biden announced his intent to appoint Callisia N. Clarke, MD, associate professor of surgery and chief of surgical oncology, to be a member of the National Cancer Advisory Board.
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From Condition to Mission: Experience from Lifelong Heart Issue Drives Patient’s Efforts
Jackson Radandt's personal healthcare journey has inspired a love of medicine and the desire to give back.
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MCW Research Team Uses Fitbit Activity Information to Gauge Risks for Post-Surgery Complications
MCW student Carson Gehl and Dr. Anai Kothari found 7,500 steps a day lowers risk of complications.
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Decades of Army Experience Shapes MCW Surgeon's Care for Veterans and Others
Dr. Lewis Somberg believes empathy is essential for providing care for military Veterans.
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Dr. Cobb's Journey: A Passion for Surgery and Improving Breast Cancer Outcomes
Her experiences ignited a desire to make a difference in the lives of patients facing breast cancer.
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Surgical Excellence and Compassionate Training: Meet Dr. Rana Higgins
Throughout her career, Dr. Higgins has actively studied and practiced robotic surgery.
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Dr. Douglas B. Evans Receives Benjamin E. Mays Medal, Highest Alum Honor at Bates College
Douglas B. Evans, MD, has been awarded the Benjamin E. Mays Medal by the Bates College Alumni Association, the highest alum award of the college. The medal recognizes an alum for distinguished service to the worldwide community and outstanding accomplishment.
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MCW Surgeon and Educator Brings Expertise to South America as a Fulbright Grant Recipient
Dr. Michael Malinowski has a passion for helping others and collaborating with educators across the globe.
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Dr. Caitlin Patten Honored in Annual ‘40 Under 40’ List
Dr. Patten is a breast surgical oncologist whose clinical focus consists of caring for patients with breast cancer, benign breast diseases, and those who are at high risk for developing breast cancer.
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Congratulations to Dr. Anai Kothari as This Year's Recipient of the CSA Turcotte Award
Dr. Anai Kothari is this year's recipient of the Turcotte Award.
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Cardiovascular Team Completes 1,000th TAVR Procedure
Recently, the cardiovascular team at Froedtert Hospital performed its 1,000th transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or TAVR, procedure.
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Froedtert & the Ƶ Name Matthew Cooper, MD, Chief of Transplantation, Director of Joint Solid Organ Transplantation Program
Matthew Cooper, MD, has been appointed Chief of the Division of Transplantation in the Department of Surgery at the Ƶ (MCW), Director of the Joint Solid Organ Transplantation Program at Froedtert Health and Children’s Wisconsin, and the Mark B. Adams Chair in Transplant Surgery.
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MCW Researchers Aim to Save Lives Through the Development of Female Crash Test Dummies
For decades car safety advances have overlooked women. Susan Cronn and team hope to address this gap.
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Ƶ Coffee Conversations with Scientists: The Science Behind Breast Cancer with Dr. Adrienne Cobb
The episode on Thursday, October 27, featured Adrienne Cobb, MD, MS, board-certified breast surgical oncologist and assistant professor of surgery.
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Ƶ Professor Leads Development of Updated Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Endometrial Cancer
A newly-updated clinical guideline issued by the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) provides recommendations on the use of radiation therapy and systemic therapy after surgery to treat patients with endometrial cancer.
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