Celebrating Mentorship in the Department of Surgery
Mentorship is often described as a cornerstone of professional growth, and for many aspiring medical students, the guidance of a great mentor can leave a lifelong impact. This statement rings especially true for students mentored by Farzaneh Banki, MD, Professor of…
Malik Awarded Inaugural Division of Pediatrics Shark Tank Award
Congratulations to Neha Malik, MD, a general surgery resident, on being selected as the winner of the inaugural Division of Pediatrics Shark Tank Award at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Currently completing a research fellowship, Dr. Malik…
2024 Geriatric Trauma Symposium: Advancing Age-Friendly Care with a Multidisciplinary Approach
On Friday, Nov. 15, McGovern Medical School and Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center hosted the inaugural 2024 Geriatric Trauma Symposium at the Denton A. Cooley, MD, and Ralph C. Cooley, DDS University Life Center. The event brought together healthcare professionals…
Lillian F. Liao, MD, MPH, FACS
SurgeON Newsletter – December 2024
Read the December 2024 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: Year-End Reflections & Updates from the Chairman 2024 Geriatric Trauma Symposium: Advancing Age-Friendly Care with a Multidisciplinary Approach UTHealth Houston Faculty Communicate Their Successes in Trauma Quality TQIP Conference Malik…
Research reveals cellular mechanisms of acute pancreatitis
Led by Department of Surgery faculty and a fourth-year medical student, recent published research sheds light on the role of pancreatic fibroblasts in acute pancreatitis. “Characterization of Pancreatic Collagen-Expressing Fibroblasts in Mouse Acute Pancreatitis”, from Yanna Cao, MD, and Tien C. Ko, MD, and…
SurgeON Newsletter – November 2024
Read the November 2024 Issue of SurgeON… In this Issue: McGovern Medical School Academy of Master Educators Welcomes 2022, 2023 Inductees Moore Invited to Key Roles with the American Board of Surgery-Surgical Critical Care Kao Receives Distinguished Alumni Award Cusick…
UTHealth Houston Surgeons Well Represented at the American College of Surgeons Fall Clinical Congress
Leadership Roles in ACS Lillian S. Kao, MD, FACS, professor, and Jack H. Mayfield, MD, Chair in the Department of Surgery, completed her year as Chair of the Board of Governors (BOG) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). She…
Inaugural Research & Quality Improvement Day: Harris Health & UTHealth Houston
Jonah J. Stulberg, MD, PhD, MPH, FACS, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Research, earned top honors in the clinical research category at the first Harris Health and UTHealth Houston Research and Quality Improvement Day, held on October 16, 2024,…
Canfield Presents Webinar on Cardiotoxicity in Advanced Prostate Cancer Therapies
Join Steven Canfield, MD, for an insightful webinar on the cardiotoxicity of first-line therapies for advanced prostate cancer. This event will explore how common treatments, such as hormonal therapy and chemotherapy, may impact the cardiovascular system. Led by experts in…