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Any questions about the information below, any additions or edits? Or simply interested in getting involved? Please email Dr. Hanna Jensen at hkjensen@uams.edu. 

Student or ResidentFaculty PITitleDescription / Status
Collin PilkingtonAvi BhavarajuReadmissions after Traumatic Brain InjuryManuscript submitted to Journal of Surgical Research
John HuntonLyle BurdineImmunosupression in geriatric patientsManuscript submitted to American Journal of Transplantation
Mason SiffordLyle BurdineInduction Therapy for liver transplantsData under analysis
Tommy ChristensenLyle BurdineERCP / PTC / Open exploration in bile duct obstructionManuscript ready, looking for journal target
Alanna DavisHoward CorwinBlood transfusion trends in surgery, and relationship to specific complications and readmission in a national dataset.Manuscript in Progress
Ashley AlstonHoward CorwinC-Diff trends in surgery and trauma.Presented at ASC, manuscript under review at J Surg Res
Benjamin MooreHoward CorwinChronic anticoagulation in bleeding trauma patients - do outcomes differ? What are prescribing practices in our area?Manuscript in progress
Ali MaitlandBen DavisTemporary abdominal closureData under analysis
Davis CampbellEmmanouil Giorgakis
Shana Coley
Predicting Delayed Graft Function via an Unsupervised Neural Network Approach for Image AnalysisSBIR collaborative submission.
Editing for resubmission
Derek KrinockEmmanouil GiorgakisDCD liver transplant registryOpen, collecting data
Hailey HardgraveSushma Bushal
Emmanouil Giorgakis
Solid organ transplantation of HCV+ donor allograftsOpen, collecting data
N/AEmmanouil GiorgakisLiver Transplantation for the treatment of early stages of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma in cirrhotics. A multicenter, phase II, open-label study of adults with end-stage liver disease and ‘very early’ iCCA.Open
N/AEmmanouil GiorgakisInternational Liver Surgery Outcomes Study.Presented at EAHPBA. Publication in progress
N/AEmmanouil GiorgakisHOPE in Action Prospective Multicenter, Clinical Trial of HIV+ Deceased Donor Liver Transplants for HIV+ Recipients.Open
N/AEmmanouil GiorgakisHOPE in Action Trial of HIV+ Deceased Donor Kidney Transplants for HIV+ Recipients (Long Term Follow Up Study K-LTF)Open
Joseph Nigh/ Garrett Klutts/ Tamara Osborn/ Hailey Hardgrave/ Richard Spencer-ColeEmmanouil GiorgakisInternational Pancreatic Surgery Outcomes StudyClosed, Manuscript submitted to Annals Surg
N/AEmmanouil GiorgakisAddressing sex-related disparities in liver transplant access in rural ArkansasManuscript submitted
TBDEmmanouil GiorgakisEarly allograft dysfunction in Liver Transplantation: Is it Valid Internationally?Open
N/AEmmanouil GiorgakisSocial Vulnerability Index as an indicator of patients at risk for disparities in liver transplant access and outcomes. Retrospective State and Nationwide Cohort StudyLooking for funding
Hailey HardgraveEmmanouil Giorgakis
Martha Estrada
Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP) in controlled Donation after Circulatory DeathIRB in progress
TBDEmmanouil Giorgakis
(local PI)
A Phase 2, Observer-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Proof-of-concept Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity of mRNA-1647 Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Vaccine in Liver Transplant Candidates. Post onsite qualification stage
TBDEmmanouil Giorgakis (local PI)International, Multicenter, Prospective, Non-competitive, Observational study to Validate and Optimize prediction models of 90-day and 1-year allograft failure after Liver Transplantation.
The IMPROVEMENT study
International collaboration
Open
Hailey HardgraveEmmanouil GiorgakisGlobalSurg 4: Global Evaluation of Cholecystectomy Knowledge and Outcomes (Gecko)In planning stages
NAEmmanouil Giorgakis (local PI)Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma International Network (EHIN). EASL Registry Data Collection Grant.ELTS registry
International collaboration
Open
Osborn, Klutts, Krinock, Nigh, HardgraveEmmanouil Giorgakis
Hospital Lead
CovidSurg-3: Outcomes of Surgery in COVID-19 Infection (CovidSurg-3)
Patient Level Component
Hospital Level Component
Initial data published (LANCET), next manuscript underway
TBDEmmanouil Giorgakis
(local PI)
Bridge to HOPE trial: A Multicenter, Prospective, Open-label, Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial to Compare the Safety and Effectiveness of the VitaSmartTM Liver Machine Perfusion System with Static Cold Storage for Organ Preservation Prior to Liver Transplantation.Feasibility stage for participation in the next phase of the trial
Liza Hill
Rachel Best
Muhammad Abu-Rmaileh (graduated)
Kyle Kalkwarf18-wheeler accidentsPresented at WTC, manuscript needs to be written
Cole HowieKyle KalkwarfCompliance for VTE prophylaxis, antibiotic and nutrition guidelines in patients admitted to trauma vs ortho vs NSGY.Presented at ASC 2022, manuscript being submitted to J Surg Res
Adam BerryKyle KalkwarfArtificial Intelligence in analyzing chest X-rays in hemothorax patients.Awaiting imaging data
Tommy ChristensenKyle KalkwarfAre PCAs dangerous?Awaiting data
Emily GoodmanKyle KalkwarfOpioid Rx variation in an SICUPresented at SESC 2022, manuscript under review at American Surgeon
Jordan GreerKyle KalkwarfTime to trauma laparotomy for hemorrhage controlAwaiting state-wide data from ADH
Alec StoverKyle KalkwarfAchieving anticoagulation Lovenox vs HeparinData received, analysis pending
Krista Stephenson
Alaina Smith
Kyle KalkwarfDeath Diamond / ROTEM PhenotypesData received, analysis pending
Craig SmardoKyle Kalkwarf
Kevin Sexton
Does increased opioid use predict postop complications?Data received, pending analysis
Sarah Martin
& Jeff Anderson
Kyle KalkwarfAn updated protocol for electrolyte replacementIn planning stages
Mark Odom
Mallory Heft
Andew Baker
Aaron Rieth
Kyle Kalkwarf
Avi Bhavaraju
Mollie Meek
AI in intracranial hemorrhageImage analysis in progress
Ricky GableKyle KalkwarfAre unfractionated heparin boluses helpful before UFH drips?Data received, analysis pending
Sarah Martin
Jeff Anderson
Kyle KalkwarfAn updated protocol for electrolyte replacementIn planning stages
Kacee DanielsKyle Kalkwarf
Kevin Sexton
Unplanned ICU readmissions in trauma. Data from NTDB / TQIP / UAMS.Data from AR-CDR received, needs cleaning
Reed Gardner
& Mallory Tabler
Deanne KingFacial trauma at UAMS (ENT)Data analyzed
Kyle HardawayMelissa KostGoals of Care discussions in the ICUIn planning stages
Noah SlaterJoseph Margolick
ROTEM and bleeding in TBI on anticoagulantsIRB in progress
Becca MoreiraJoseph MargolickAre patients who had splenic embolization after a trauma truly "asplenic"?IRB submitted, Team Science Voucher funding applied
Brian Bumpous
Larkin Harris
Jennifer Wallace
Joseph MargolickImpact of CAUTI guidelines in trauma patientsIn planning stages
Hudson SurberJoseph MargolickROTEM test and temperature - can it cause misinterpretations of coagulation profile?In planning stages
Dillon WadeJoseph MargolickCalcium in Massive Transfusion ProtocolAnalysis pending
Larkin HarrisMichail MavrosMorbidity of colectomy during pancreatoduodenectomy (NSQIP)Presented at the 2021 American College of Surgeons Congress (manuscript in progress)
Kate VawterMichail MavrosCharacteristics and outcomes of pancreatectomy patients in hospitals participating in the pancreas-targeted ACS NSQIP databaseAccepted to ASC 2022 (manuscript in progress)
Kate Vawter/ Savana KuhnMichail MavrosPatterns of care and clinical outcomes of patients with GI malignancy in ArkansasAccepted to ASC 2022
Savana KuhnMichail MavrosMorbidity of colectomy during distal pancreatectomy (NSQIP)Accepted to 2022 IPHBA Congress
Saxyam GautamMichail MavrosExtended VTE prophylaxis in cancer patients undergoing abdominal surgeryIn planning stages
Moriah Hollaway
& Patricia Ramos
Sacha McBainSocial work consults and CAGE-screening in traumaAccepted to SESC 2022
N/ASacha McBainDigital PTSD Screening and Intervention to Meet Rural NeedsUnder Legal Review, Awaiting Funding Allocation
Taren ThindSacha McBainViolence and assault in quarantine; admissions pre and during COVID.Data received, needs cleaning
Jason EckelsSimon MearsOpen fractures in the NRDData analyzed
Chad Willis
Alexandra Otwell
Simon MearsPain medicine prescription practices between General Surgery, Trauma, and Ortho in patients admitted for a pelvis / femur / tibia fractureData analyzed
Brandi MizeSimon MearsROTEM in Orthopedic PatientsPresented at ASC 2020, manuscript in progress
Nicole MercierMollie MeekTrauma CVA reviewPresented at Trauma Nursing Conference 2019, manuscript under review at AJNR
Joseph NighWilliam MustainImplementation of a Robotic Surgery Training CurriculumSurvey data gathered, analysis pending.
Brooke Nunn
Fuad Haydar
Michael Hahn
Curran Henson
Sonia OrcuttMetastatic progression of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasmsAwaiting data from AR-CDR
Vanessa Wiedling
Larkin Harris
Sonia OrcuttSentinel lymph node biopsy in pregnancyData analysis pending
Phoebe BruffettSonia OrcuttDe-implementation of melanoma surgical treatmentIn planning stages
Taren Thind
Curran Henson
Allison OswaltLovenox DVT prophylaxis in trauma patientsData analyzed, manuscript needs writing up!
Danica OrdonezStephanie RohrerWound Care Patient Education VideoData collection started Sept 2019
N/ARaj PatelOperative Management of Early Gallbladder cancer (OMEGA) - an analysis of management and outcomes in gallbladder surgery
International Study on Operative Management of Early GB Cancer (OMEGA). Cambridge University Hospitals, UK/European-African Hepatopancreatobiliary Association (EAHPBA).
IRB exemption granted, ongoing.
Ryan Rahman
Josh Mueller
Kevin SextonFunctional Independence Measure in Rehabilitation after Long Bone FracturesManuscript in progress.
Ellen MartinKevin SextonDoes the organizational structure of a hospital influence clinical outcomes? National dataset study for patients with pneumonia and prologued mechanical ventilation.In planning stages.
Mason BelueKevin SextonDoes chart-viewing activity predict unexpected respiratory ICU readmissions in trauma patients?In planning stages.
JD YoungKevin SextonRate of Tracheostomy in an Open vs Closed ICUPresented at ASC 2019, manuscript in progress
Mason SiffordKevin SextonMEMS Triage vs ISS scoresPresented at ASC 2019, manuscript under review at Journal of Injury Prevention
Jeff AndersonKevin SextonSurgical Site Infections after Orthopedic Injury Repair in the National Readmissions Database.In planning stages (dataset is ready, pending analysis).
Madeline CookKevin SextonResident EvaluationIRB approved, collecting data
Joseph Van ScoyKevin SextonHealthcare Utilization after Traumatic Brain InjuryManuscript under review at J Surg Res
Greg CorwinKevin SextonFailure to RescueIRB approved, awaiting data from National Trauma Databank
Nada LelovicKevin SextonResident level and operative time in lap choleManuscript drafted for J Surg Res
Olivia SpeedRachel SlotcavageM4 specialty choice surveyManuscript in progress
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