Research Spotlight
Nick Callais, M.D., is our Surgical Resident Research Fellow.
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science from Nicholls State University
Doctor of Medicine 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.
Recent Award
Dr. Karen Dickinson is the 2026-2027 Deb Da Rosa Scholarship recipient. The Deb DaRosa Scholar is a member of the Association for Surgical Education who seeks to acquire knowledge or skills that will advance their career as a surgical educator. The DaRosa Scholar is passionate about surgical education and is committed to scholarly collaboration in surgical education science.