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Wells Resident Research Day 2024 May 15, 2024June 3, 2024 Rossetti, Shepherd and Roberts named winners at 23rd Samuel A, Wells, Jr. Research Day B Cells Responsible for Lung Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury May 9, 2024May 31, 2024 Recipient-derived B cells responsible for the lung ischemia-reperfusion injury, study finds. Hill Receives AHPBA Steve Sotsky Award March 25, 2024March 25, 2024 General surgery resident recognized for outstanding work in cancer research, invited to AHPBA 2024 Annual Meeting David DeNardo, PhD Explores How the Tumor Microenvironment Affects Immune Responses to Cancer (Links to an external site) February 19, 2024February 21, 2024 David DeNardo, PhD, alongside his research team in the Tumor Immunology Program at Washington University School of Medicine, is working to understand why responses to cancer immunotherapy vary among patients. Department of Surgery Ranks 2nd Nationally in NIH Research Funding February 19, 2024February 19, 2024 Blue Ridge rankings place Washington University among the nation’s highest surgery departments for research funding. Lai Named American Urological Association Research Chair  January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 Urologist-scientist Henry Lai, MD, will lead national efforts to advance research in urologic diseases as chair of the AUA Office of Research. Tackling Lung Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury: Resolvin D1 Proves Potential August 14, 2023August 10, 2023 A recent study led by investigators at Washington University and Harvard University details new findings regarding the role of lipid mediators following lung transplantation. Bai Receives 2023 AATS Lillehei Award July 24, 2023July 18, 2023 General surgery resident recognized by American Association for Thoracic Surgery lung transplant research. Colchado Awarded Plastic Surgery Foundation Research Fellowship July 18, 2023July 14, 2023 Washington University general surgery resident Daniel Colchado, MD, selected to conduct funded research in Plastic Surgery Research Laboratory. Study reveals how treatment-resistant prostate cancer provides its own hormonal fuel (Links to an external site) June 9, 2023June 12, 2023 Findings, in mice, suggest potential treatment strategy Cos and Bai Named Winners of 22nd Annual Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Resident Research Day May 30, 2023May 26, 2023 Resident finalists present groundbreaking research and faculty vote to select winners at 2023 Wells Research Day Competition. Change in breast density over time linked to cancer risk (Links to an external site) May 5, 2023May 8, 2023 Repeated mammograms contain data on changes in breast density over time that could help identify women at high risk of breast cancer and even reveal which breast is likely to be affected, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Red flags indicate risk for early-onset colorectal cancer (Links to an external site) May 3, 2023January 8, 2024 Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified four important signs and symptoms that signal an elevated risk of early-onset colorectal cancer. The incidence of colorectal cancer is rising in people under 50, making it important to recognize such signs. Residents Receive International Research Fellowships  May 2, 2023July 10, 2023 Two general surgery residents recently received international research fellowships. These highly competitive fellowships will support the residents during their lab time. Matthew Gerdisch Arrhythmia Fellow Joins Cardiac Surgery Section April 5, 2023April 4, 2023 Taras Lysyy, MD, MCh, is the recipient of the inaugural Matthew Gerdisch Arrhythmia Fellowship. Lysyy will be studying heart arrythmia and cardiac disease at Washington University. Research on Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Reveals Durable Treatment Options  February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Researchers with the Center for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome conducted a retrospective study to compare clinical outcomes between treatment options. Nicholas T. Kouchoukos Research Day 2022 October 5, 2022 Cardiothoracic trainees present research and visiting professor delivers lecture at annual Kouchoukos Research Day. Brown Receives Paul LoGerfo Research Award August 31, 2022October 30, 2023 AAES Foundation award recognizes Brown’s investigations in new therapies for aggressive thyroid cancer. Breast Reconstruction in Virtual Reality: Innovations in Plastic Surgery August 17, 2022 Surgeons use virtual reality headsets for intraoperative planning of DIEP flap breast reconstruction. Diagnosing Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – How Reliable Are Current Testing Methods? August 16, 2022 Two new studies tackle questions regarding the reliability of the standardized elevated arm stress test in the diagnosis of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. James Barrett Brown Visiting Professor and Research Day 2022 July 1, 2022 Visiting professor and research presentations honor legacy of plastic surgery chair. Olumba and Newcomer Named Winners of the 21st Annual Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Resident Research Day Competition June 13, 2022 Four finalists presented research at 2022 Samuel A. Wells, Jr., Research Day Competition and two winners were selected by faculty vote Research Supports Short Course Radiation as a New Standard of Care for Rectal Cancer June 7, 2022November 2, 2023 Research conducted by investigators at Washington University School of Medicine has demonstrated the improvement of rectal cancer treatment through short course radiation therapy. This regimen may represent a new standard for treatment in eliminating localized rectal cancer. Cardiothoracic Faculty and Trainees Attend American Association for Thoracic Surgery’s 102nd Annual Meeting May 18, 2022 Several Washington University cardiothoracic surgery faculty members and trainees trekked to Boston to attend the American Association for Thoracic Surgery’s 102nd Annual Meeting. Urology Faculty, Trainees Present Research at the 2022 American Urological Association Annual Meeting May 17, 2022May 1, 2023 Washington University urologic surgery faculty members and trainees travelled to New Orleans, LA, to attend the 2022 American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting. Research to Improve Breast Cancer Screening Indicates High Interest from Patients April 27, 2022 Breast cancer screening is necessary to detect this condition early enough to have an effective treatment program. Research by investigators at Washington University indicate that patients who hear conflicting information about screening are still interested in attending screening. Vicky Peck, RN, and Erica Traxel, MD, Receive Barnes-Jewish Hospital Team Award for Quality Improvement April 25, 2022 Vicky Peck, RN, Patient Safety and Quality Coordinator, and Erica Traxel, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery, helped create a culture of safety in the Division of Urologic Surgery by developing a program to track ureteral stents. Four-Year Grant Awarded to Acute and Critical Care Research Project April 14, 2022 Dr. Isaiah Turnbull, a researcher and surgeon at Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, has received a four-year $1.5 million grant for his research on immunosuppression induced by burn injuries. This work is in partnership with the Military Burn Research Program. A Durable Treatment for Recurrent Hernias April 12, 2022January 9, 2024 Research by Washington University hernia surgeons finds a durable solution for treating complex recurrent ventral hernias. The findings are published in the journal Surgery. Surgeons Study Outcomes of Cardiac Surgery Technique Developed at Washington University March 24, 2022January 30, 2023 Washington University School of Medicine cardiac surgeons review the long-term outcomes and durability of the Cox-Maze IV procedure to treat atrial fibrillation. This research demonstrates the effectiveness of this procedure in patients with life-threatening heart arrhythmia. Kristin Geile, RN, MSN, CCRC, Named Finalist for St. Louis Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Awards March 21, 2022 The Department of Surgery&＃8217;s Kristin Geile, RN, MSN, CCRC, was recently named a finalist for St. Louis Magazine’s 2022 Excellence in Nursing Awards. Identifying Causes of Vascular Damage in Lung Transplantation March 9, 2022 Investigators from the Thoracic Immunology Laboratory have identified pathways leading to ischemia-reperfusion injury after lung transplantation. Their findings are published in the journal PNAS. Understanding Innate Immunity in Lung Transplantation February 16, 2022 Washington University General Surgery residents and leaders of the Thoracic Immunobiology Laboratory collaborated to discuss the body’s innate immune responses that could lead to lung injury and allograft failure. The Impact of Persistent Smoking on Outcomes After Lung Cancer Surgery February 9, 2022 Researchers from Washington University and Siteman Cancer Center conduct research on patient health outcomes after surgery for stage I non-small cell lung cancer to understand if persistent smoking after surgery is associated with worse survival. They conclude that persistent smoking after surgery decreases the survival rates of patients. Ask the Research Director: Research During Residency with Ryan C. Fields, MD January 10, 2022 Residency applicants need to know the fit of a program’s research education to their interests and needs. Ryan C. Fields, MD, the Director of Resident Research for the General Surgery Residency Program at Washington University, explains why WashU is an ideal location for research in surgery. Disparities After Surgery: Readmission from Complications More Common for People of Color December 22, 2021 Physicians at Washington University School of Medicine conducted a research study on the disparities of post-surgery complications and readmission, visualizing differences of readmission between white and non-white patients. Patients of color are more likely to require readmission after surgery, which may be related to other lived disparities, such as barriers to accessing equal healthcare to their white counterparts. $2 Million Grant to Develop Sequestered Vascular Surgery Technology December 1, 2021 Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Caeli Vascular, Inc., are developing the first sequestered therapy device for removal of deep vein thrombosis. Following His Heart: Connor Callahan, MD, MSc, Completes Coveted Congenital Heart Surgeons’ Society Fellowship November 4, 2021 WashU General Surgery resident Connor Callahan, MD, MSc, trained as the Congenital Heart Surgeons’ Society John W. Kirklin-David Ashburn Fellow in Toronto. Toriola and Zayed Awarded NIH Research Grants November 3, 2021January 9, 2024 Surgeons Adetunji Toriola, MD, PhD and Mohamed Zayed, MD, PhD from the Department of Surgery have received prestigious R01 grants from National Institutes of Health (NIH) for their research in cancer and vascular medicine, respectively. WashU CT hosts Inaugural STL Shock Symposium October 22, 2021 The St. Louis Shock Symposium aims to help attendees understand of the optimal treatments of cardiogenic shock and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. The Importance of Comfort: Patient Gender Selection in Colorectal Surgery October 21, 2021July 26, 2023 Colorectal screening, diagnosis and treatment are integral parts of overall health, but obstacles related to patient comfort can prevent effective medical intervention for colorectal illness. Having a diverse, accessible department of colorectal surgeons reassures patients and advances the optimal benefits for their colorectal health. Dr. Evarts Graham and the History of Cardiothoracic Medicine and Research at Washington University October 18, 2021 Exploring the history of research in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery begins with the career of surgeon and clinical researcher Dr. Evarts Graham. A gifted cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Graham’s research included one of the earliest studies of smoking as it contributed to lung cancer, and this pioneering work has directed similar research on smoking cessation and health impacts for decades. Andriole Receives Richard D. Williams, MD Prostate Cancer Research Excellence Award September 16, 2021 Chief of Urologic Surgery Gerald Andriole, MD, was awarded for his outstanding and impactful research and work in the field of prostate cancer. Combating Misconceptions of Cancer Surgery at VA Hospitals August 20, 2021 Washington University researchers recently compared outcomes between patients receiving care for lung cancer at VA versus non-VA hospitals. A Smart Way to Prevent Kidney Stones July 7, 2021March 1, 2023 Washington University urologic surgeons Henry Lai, MD, and Alana Desai, MD, joined forces with the Urinary Stone Disease Research Network to determine if behavioral interventions, like drinking more water, can prevent kidney stones. Surgeons Win Big Ideas Competition Grants June 16, 2021November 13, 2023 Congratulations to Chet Hammill, MD, MCR, and Justin Sacks, MD, MBA, on leading winning teams in Big Ideas Competition. Surgeons Receive AJT Outstanding Article Award June 8, 2021 Satona Tanaka, MD, Jason Gauthier, MD, and Daniel Kreisel, MD, PhD, receive 2021 AJT Outstanding Article Award for lung transplantation research. Paradigm Shift June 2, 2021 The 30th anniversary of the Plastic Surgery Research Laboratories marks an exciting period of growth in the area of plastic and reconstructive surgery research. The Right Tool for the Job May 26, 2021 Multidisciplinary research helps surgeons choose the right tool for stroke and peripheral arterial disease patients. Zayed Lab Receives New NIH Research Grant for Studying Impact of Diabetes on Vascular Disease May 12, 2021 New Zayed Lab research grant aims to help prevent disease progression in patients with diabetes and peripheral arterial disease. 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