On Tuesday, March 12, the IDW Education Building was alive with intellectual fervor as the Department of Surgery hosted its highly anticipated Third Annual Surgery Research Symposium. With over 75 attendees, including esteemed faculty, residents, and medical students, the event proved to be a resounding success, highlighting the cutting-edge research endeavors within the department.
One of the highlights of the forum was the presentation of 26 scientific posters, showcasing the diverse array of research initiatives undertaken within the department.
The event featured a distinguished keynote speaker, Dr. Martin Schreiber, Trauma Medical Director and Chief of the Division of Trauma, Critical Care, and Acute Care Surgery at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Schreiber, renowned as a leader in the trauma community, delivered an insightful presentation titled “Stem Cells in Trauma: The Dawn of a New Era,” shedding light on the potential of stem cell research in revolutionizing trauma care.
A significant highlight of the symposium was the recognition of outstanding research contributions through awards for the best posters.
Awards for posters went to:
Best overall: Khandoker Usran Ferdous, B.Pharm. (Preclinical Evaluation of Novel Vesiculovirus Mediated Expression of Stroma Depleting Proteolytic Enzymes in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma)
Speaker’s Pick: Hailey Hardgrave, M.D. (Reducing the Environmental Impact of Surgery on a Global Scale; Systematic Review and Co-prioritization with Healthcare Workers I f132 Countries)
Chair’s Pick: Nicholas Callais, M.D. (External Validation of Machine Learning-Driven Virtual Biopsy System for Kidney Transplant of Organs Offered to Aggressive Phenotype Organ Transplant Centers)
The success of the Third Annual Surgery Research Forum would not have been possible without the dedication and support of numerous individuals. The organizers extend heartfelt thanks to the faculty, residents, and medical students who actively participated in the event. Special appreciation is also extended to the esteemed panel of judges, including Drs. Carol Thrush, Ronald Robertson, Benjamin Davis, Daniela Ochoa, Matthew Steliga, Matthew Roberts, and Joseph Margolick, whose expertise and insights contributed to the success of the event.
Furthermore, special acknowledgment is reserved for the event organizers, Sandy Moore, Dr. Marie Burdine, Dr. Hanna Jensen, and Dr. Ron Robertson, whose unwavering commitment to the Division of Surgical Research ensured the seamless execution of the forum.
The Third Annual Surgery Research Symposium served as a testament to the department’s dedication to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care, setting a high standard of excellence for future endeavors in surgical research.
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