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Research Spotlight

CallaisNick Callais, M.D. is our Surgical Resident Research Fellow.

Educational Background

Bachelor of Science from Nicholls State University

Medical Doctorate from Louisiana State University Health and Science Center Shreveport

Research Projects

Basic Science Projects: Novel in vivo CAR-T generation through splenic injections (Drs. Marie Burdine, Lyle Burdine)

Clinical projects: post-operative thoracotomy pain control using kinetic tape (QI project) (Drs. Marino, Steliga, Muesse, and Tingquist), Metastatic Progression of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors: A Single Institution Series (Dr. Orcutt), The Impact of Operative Approach and Conversion to Open Procedure on Anastomotic Leak in Colon Surgery: A Retrospective Review (Dr. Laryea)

Research Mentors

Dr. Marie Burdine
Dr. Lyle Burdine
Dr. Steliga
Dr. Marino
Dr. Tingquist
Dr. Muesse
Dr. Orcutt
Dr. Laryea

Future Career Plans

After finishing my general surgery residency, I plan to pursue a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship.

For Fun

I like spending time with my family, traveling, and cooking.

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