UW-Madison Department of Surgery
@wiscsurgery.bsky.social
Alleviating human suffering and promoting healing through innovation, education, and compassionate care.
Exceptional People. Extraordinary Results.
https://www.surgery.wisc.edu/
Exceptional People. Extraordinary Results.
https://www.surgery.wisc.edu/
Congratulations to Dr. Anna Beck, assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, for being awarded a position in UW's 2025-27 cohort of the Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) scholars program. Read more: go.wisc.edu/m6pjmi
Dr. Anna Beck Awarded Career Development Grant from UW BIRCWH Scholars Program - Department of Surgery
Dr. Anna Beck was awarded a Career Development Grant from the UW BIRCWH Scholars Program.
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January 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Anna Beck, assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, for being awarded a position in UW's 2025-27 cohort of the Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) scholars program. Read more: go.wisc.edu/m6pjmi
Next Tuesday, Feb. 3, be sure to tune into the webinar "Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery: From Bench to Clinical Translation." Dr. Aaron Dingle is chairing this event. Register for this free event: go.wisc.edu/k3r6dv
January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Next Tuesday, Feb. 3, be sure to tune into the webinar "Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine in Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery: From Bench to Clinical Translation." Dr. Aaron Dingle is chairing this event. Register for this free event: go.wisc.edu/k3r6dv
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Many thyroid conditions are treatable when caught early. Our faculty and staff in the Division of Endocrine Surgery provide advanced care, innovative treatments, and ground-breaking research for thyroid conditions. go.wisc.edu/2m4286
January 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Many thyroid conditions are treatable when caught early. Our faculty and staff in the Division of Endocrine Surgery provide advanced care, innovative treatments, and ground-breaking research for thyroid conditions. go.wisc.edu/2m4286
Every month, our faculty and staff engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications. We are highlighting several of these publications in our Research Roundup series. See the December edition: go.wisc.edu/x1h1qx #ExtraordinaryResults
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: December 2025 - Department of Surgery
Wisconsin Department of Surgery members engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications every month.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Every month, our faculty and staff engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications. We are highlighting several of these publications in our Research Roundup series. See the December edition: go.wisc.edu/x1h1qx #ExtraordinaryResults
Dr. Dawda Jawara, general surgery resident, completed his global surgery elective rotation to The Gambia. During his trip, he got to witness the first laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in the country. Read about his experiences in his own words: go.wisc.edu/d737vz
January 23, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Dr. Dawda Jawara, general surgery resident, completed his global surgery elective rotation to The Gambia. During his trip, he got to witness the first laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair in the country. Read about his experiences in his own words: go.wisc.edu/d737vz
Congratulations to Dr. Muhammed Murtaza, associate professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, for receiving a one-year, $25,000 Badger Challenge Scholar Grant. #ExceptionalPeople go.wisc.edu/tn0j2i
Murtaza Lab Receives 2025 Badger Challenge Scholar Grant - Department of Surgery
Dr. Muhammed Murtaza was recently awarded a one-year, $25,000 Badger Challenge Scholar Grant.
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January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Muhammed Murtaza, associate professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, for receiving a one-year, $25,000 Badger Challenge Scholar Grant. #ExceptionalPeople go.wisc.edu/tn0j2i
Last week, members of the Surgery Interest Group participated in the open skills simulation part of our Surgery Olympics. Participants performed tasks after watching instructional videos, then had hands on education by Drs. Werner and DiMusto to help perfect their skills.
January 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Last week, members of the Surgery Interest Group participated in the open skills simulation part of our Surgery Olympics. Participants performed tasks after watching instructional videos, then had hands on education by Drs. Werner and DiMusto to help perfect their skills.
Dr. Michael Garren, professor in @wiscsurgerymis.bsky.social, recently spoke about the importance of preparing your own meals, moving away from processed foods, and exercise. go.wisc.edu/q3a71x
Novo Nordisk announces pill form of weight loss drug Wegovy
Drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced this week that its weight loss drug Wegovy will be available in pill form, marking a significant development in obesity treatment options.
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January 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Dr. Michael Garren, professor in @wiscsurgerymis.bsky.social, recently spoke about the importance of preparing your own meals, moving away from processed foods, and exercise. go.wisc.edu/q3a71x
We are excited to welcome three new Advanced Practice Providers to the Department of Surgery!
January 16, 2026 at 5:30 PM
We are excited to welcome three new Advanced Practice Providers to the Department of Surgery!
Congratulations to Dr. Evie Carchman, associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, for receiving a one-year, $50,000 Benefiting Research Innovation Development Growth and Education (BRIDGE) grant from The Research Foundation of the @ascrs.bsky.social. go.wisc.edu/7ea0ns
Carchman Lab Receives Funding to Study How Precancerous Lesions Develop into Anal Cancer - Department of Surgery
Dr. Evie Carchman, associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, was awarded a one-year, $50,000 BRIDGE grant from from The Research Foundation of the American Society of Colon and Rectal...
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January 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Evie Carchman, associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, for receiving a one-year, $50,000 Benefiting Research Innovation Development Growth and Education (BRIDGE) grant from The Research Foundation of the @ascrs.bsky.social. go.wisc.edu/7ea0ns
Every month, our faculty and staff engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications. We are highlighting several of these publications in our Research Roundup series. See the November edition: go.wisc.edu/yq401h #ExtraordinaryResults
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: November 2025 - Department of Surgery
Wisconsin Department of Surgery members engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications every month.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Every month, our faculty and staff engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications. We are highlighting several of these publications in our Research Roundup series. See the November edition: go.wisc.edu/yq401h #ExtraordinaryResults
Congratulations to Dr. Brigitte Smith and her team for being awarded a $1.1M precision education grant from the @ama-assn.org #ChangeMedEd initiative. #ExceptionalPeople Read more: go.wisc.edu/qufd62
Project led by Dr. Brigitte Smith Awarded $1.1 Million Grant from AMA - Department of Surgery
A team led by Dr. Brigitte Smith has been selected as one of 11 teams to receive funding from the American Medical Association’s (AMA) Transforming Lifelong Learning Through Precision Education Grant ...
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January 13, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Brigitte Smith and her team for being awarded a $1.1M precision education grant from the @ama-assn.org #ChangeMedEd initiative. #ExceptionalPeople Read more: go.wisc.edu/qufd62
Thank you to Dr. Joseph Thomas (@docwithbowtie.bsky.social) for joining us last week! At Grand Rounds, he spoke about “When In Doubt, Cut It Out? Humanism in the Fight Against Disinformation” and then he spoke with our residents about navigating social media during medical training.
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Thank you to Dr. Joseph Thomas (@docwithbowtie.bsky.social) for joining us last week! At Grand Rounds, he spoke about “When In Doubt, Cut It Out? Humanism in the Fight Against Disinformation” and then he spoke with our residents about navigating social media during medical training.
Dr. Nikole Neidlinger, associate professor in the Division of Transplantation, joined The Larry Meiller Show to talk about organ donation. #ExceptionalPeople Listen here: go.wisc.edu/6u2y2l
How to become an organ donor, 2026 book club selections, and winter tourism in Wisconsin
The organ donation process is explained by two UW Health physicians. Then, we reveal the selections for the 2026 Larry Meiller Show Book Club. Then we talk to the state’s tourism secretary about the b...
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January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Dr. Nikole Neidlinger, associate professor in the Division of Transplantation, joined The Larry Meiller Show to talk about organ donation. #ExceptionalPeople Listen here: go.wisc.edu/6u2y2l
We are so proud to contribute to the ground-breaking research happening at @uwmadison.bsky.social! #ExtraordinaryResults
For the first time in more than a decade, UW–Madison ranks among the top five universities in the U.S. for research expenditures in the National Science Foundation’s latest Higher Education Research and Development Survey. On, Wisconsin!
UW–Madison 5th in national research ranking for first time since 2014, surpasses $1.93B in research expenditures
The annual rankings, which cover fiscal year 2024, "highlight the importance of the decades-long partnership between universities and the federal government," says UW–Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnook...
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January 6, 2026 at 4:43 PM
We are so proud to contribute to the ground-breaking research happening at @uwmadison.bsky.social! #ExtraordinaryResults
"Living donation is the gift of a lifetime because a kidney from a living donor often lasts longer than a kidney from a deceased donor."
Dr. Dixon Kaufman, professor and Director of the @uwhealth.bsky.social Transplant Center, discusses the Living Donor Initiative. go.wisc.edu/9717hz
Dr. Dixon Kaufman, professor and Director of the @uwhealth.bsky.social Transplant Center, discusses the Living Donor Initiative. go.wisc.edu/9717hz
Initiative aims to save more lives via living organ donation
UW Health has launched a new program to educate the public about living organ donation to motivate more people to say “yes” to becoming living organ donors.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
"Living donation is the gift of a lifetime because a kidney from a living donor often lasts longer than a kidney from a deceased donor."
Dr. Dixon Kaufman, professor and Director of the @uwhealth.bsky.social Transplant Center, discusses the Living Donor Initiative. go.wisc.edu/9717hz
Dr. Dixon Kaufman, professor and Director of the @uwhealth.bsky.social Transplant Center, discusses the Living Donor Initiative. go.wisc.edu/9717hz
Congratulations to Bailey Donahue (research specialist), Betsy Golomski (GME Program Manager) and Rick Ziegler (CFO) for winning our 2025 staff awards! #ExceptionalPeople
December 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Congratulations to Bailey Donahue (research specialist), Betsy Golomski (GME Program Manager) and Rick Ziegler (CFO) for winning our 2025 staff awards! #ExceptionalPeople
Read about the groundbreaking clinical trial that was made possible by Dr. Dixon Kaufman, our Office of Clinical Research, and our whole kidney team and patients. #ExceptionalPeople #ExtraordinaryResults
Despite uncertainty over federal funding, the university’s scientific community continued to advance knowledge and improve lives. Find out how from our favorite UW–Madison research stories of 2025: news.wisc.edu/a-year-of-re...
A year of resilience and discovery
Despite uncertainty over federal funding, the university’s scientific community continued to advance knowledge and improve lives. Find out how from our favorite UW research stories of 2025.
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December 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Read about the groundbreaking clinical trial that was made possible by Dr. Dixon Kaufman, our Office of Clinical Research, and our whole kidney team and patients. #ExceptionalPeople #ExtraordinaryResults
Congratulations to Dr. Gretchen Schwarze, professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, for receiving the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Group on Women in Medicine and Science Impact Award. #ExceptionalPeople go.wisc.edu/0o3fq6
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Gretchen Schwarze, professor in the Division of Vascular Surgery, for receiving the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Group on Women in Medicine and Science Impact Award. #ExceptionalPeople go.wisc.edu/0o3fq6
Congratulations to Connie Chamberlain, PhD, principal scientist in Dr. Jon Odorico's Lab, for receiving a one-year, $50,000 Translational Basic & Clinical Research Pilot Award from the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (@uw-ictr.bsky.social). go.wisc.edu/l0q28e
Surgery Scientist Receives Funding to Examine Early Immune Response in Type 1 Diabetes Transplant Therapy - Department of Surgery
Dr. Connie Chamberlain was recently awarded a one-year, $50,000 Translational basic & Clinical Research Pilot Award.
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December 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Congratulations to Connie Chamberlain, PhD, principal scientist in Dr. Jon Odorico's Lab, for receiving a one-year, $50,000 Translational Basic & Clinical Research Pilot Award from the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (@uw-ictr.bsky.social). go.wisc.edu/l0q28e
Every month, our faculty and staff engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications. We are highlighting several of these publications in our Research Roundup series. See the September and October edition: go.wisc.edu/7uw31b #ExtraordinaryResults
Wisconsin Surgery Research Roundup: September 2025 and October 2025 - Department of Surgery
Wisconsin Department of Surgery members engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications every month.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Every month, our faculty and staff engage in remarkable research that yields many impactful publications. We are highlighting several of these publications in our Research Roundup series. See the September and October edition: go.wisc.edu/7uw31b #ExtraordinaryResults
Dr. Elise Lawson, associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, recently completed her term as President of the Wisconsin Surgical Society. She concluded her presidency by giving a Presidential Address at the WSS 2025 Annual Conference. go.wisc.edu/fil4xh
December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Dr. Elise Lawson, associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, recently completed her term as President of the Wisconsin Surgical Society. She concluded her presidency by giving a Presidential Address at the WSS 2025 Annual Conference. go.wisc.edu/fil4xh
The DOS Book Club had such a great time discussing the 2025 @uwmadison.bsky.social Go Big Read book, "James" by Percival Everett.
December 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The DOS Book Club had such a great time discussing the 2025 @uwmadison.bsky.social Go Big Read book, "James" by Percival Everett.
Apply to the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Advanced GI MIS/Bariatrics/Foregut & Advanced GI MIS/Hernia and Abdominal Wall Fellowships! Applications open today, Dec. 1, at 5 PM Pacific via The Fellowship Council. go.wisc.edu/7pe0au
Fellowship Council - Prospective Applicants
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December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Apply to the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Advanced GI MIS/Bariatrics/Foregut & Advanced GI MIS/Hernia and Abdominal Wall Fellowships! Applications open today, Dec. 1, at 5 PM Pacific via The Fellowship Council. go.wisc.edu/7pe0au
Approximately 573,000 adults in Wisconsin have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. Drs. David Harris and Jon Odorico are researching ways to tackle diabetes, from altering the body’s chemicals to generating insulin-producing beta cells. #ExceptionalPeople go.wisc.edu/76fv96
UW researchers tackle diabetes from multiple angles - School of Medicine and Public Health
UW School of Medicine and Public Health researchers are seeking new treatments for diabetes and its complications, and searching for a cure.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Approximately 573,000 adults in Wisconsin have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. Drs. David Harris and Jon Odorico are researching ways to tackle diabetes, from altering the body’s chemicals to generating insulin-producing beta cells. #ExceptionalPeople go.wisc.edu/76fv96