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  5. Second Annual Surgical Research Symposium was a Success

Second Annual Surgical Research Symposium was a Success

The second annual UAMS Surgical Research Symposium was held May 9 with an enthusiastic turnout. We had over 50 attendees with 25 presenting posters. This event showcased the diverse areas of research performed in the Department of Surgery, and highlighted novel therapies and devices, as well as modification of standard treatment protocols for improving patient care and outcomes across UAMS and Arkansas. This research is carried out in collaboration with numerous departments and divisions across campus including the Radiology, Nursing, Anesthesiology, Pathology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Translational Research Institute and the Institute for Digital Health and Innovation, along with many more. 

Dr. Dossett speaks at the symposium

Our keynote speaker, Dr. Lesly Dossett from the University of Michigan, gave an outstanding talk presenting her years of research on health care delivery and decision making, and the interface between primary care providers and cancer specialists. Following her talk, she met with the surgery residents for a lunch Q&A where she asked a lot of questions about our program and the residents’ interests. They also discussed funding for research, work, and extracurriculars.

Three people pose for the camera. One is holding an envelope
Randall Rainwater (accepting on behalf of Ana Azevedo-Pouly), Seana Corbin, and Collin Pilkington

Awards for posters went to: 

Best overall: Ana C. Azevedo-Pouly for “Chemical Inhibition of DNA-PKcs Impairs the Activation and Cytotoxicity of CD4+ Helper and CD8+ Effector T Cells”

Speaker’s Pick: Seana Corbin for “Trends in Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Outcomes in Arkansas: Are There Signs of Hope?”

Chair’s Pick: Collin Pilkington for “Readmissions after Traumatic Brain Injury in the Nationwide Readmissions Database”

Thank you to the many faculty, residents and medical students who participated and made this event successful. Special thanks to Dr. Marie Burdine, Dr. Hanna Jensen, Sandy Moore and all the administration team for their efforts in coordinating this event. Additional thanks go to Dr. Ronald Robertson for his continued support of the Division of Surgical Research. 

More Pictures from the Event

Student poses next to her research
Student poses next to her research
Student poses next to his research poster
Student poses next to his research poster
Student poses next to his research poster
Student poses next to his research poster
Student points to her research poster while explaining. Another person looks on.
Student points to her research poster while explaining. Another person looks on.
Woman pointing to her research poster
Woman pointing to her research poster
Symposium audience listens to the speaker
Symposium audience listens to the speaker

Posted on May 11, 2023

Filed Under: Department News

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