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…
Pew Pew! Laser Applications for Prostate Ablation
Steven Canfield, MD, Professor and Chair of the Division of Urology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, provides a comprehensive evaluation of laser ablation’s role in prostate cancer management. In this 12-minute presentation, Dr. Canfield highlights patient selection criteria…
Bhadkamkar Elected Secretary of the Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons
Congratulations to Mohin Bhadkamkar, MD, assistant professor of plastic surgery, for his election as secretary of the Houston Society of Plastic Surgeons (HSPS). This prestigious organization represents plastic surgeons across the Houston/Gulf Coast region and plays a vital role in…
Canfield Presents at Focal Therapy Society Meeting in Washington, DC
At the recent Focal Therapy Society (FTS) meeting in Washington, DC, Steven E. Canfield, MD, professor and chief of the division of urology in the department of surgery, was invited to speak on the future of focal therapy, with an…
Fox to Chair Faculty Senate
We’re thrilled to announce that Erin Fox, PhD, will take on the role of chair for the McGovern Medical School Faculty Senate starting September 1, 2024. Fox is a Professor in the Division of Acute Care Surgery and the Assistant…
Champions of Clinical Learning Environment
As a continual acknowledgment of the work it takes to foster a positive and professional learning atmosphere, the Directors of Learning Environment at McGovern Medical School announced 28 faculty members who have earned the title of 2024 Champions of the…