MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research

“Research is to see what everybody else has seen, and to think what nobody else has thought.” -Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

[Medical College of Wisconsin @MedicalCollege]

MCW’s Dr. Anai Kothari joined @WUWMradio to discuss how #AI is being used as a tool in medical research to tackle real-world problems in #Wisconsin.

Learn more: https://t.co/01fg0q86Tv

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

Happy 4th of July from the Division of Research! Have a safe and relaxing weekend!🎇

[MCW Surgery @MCWSurgery]

Registration is now open for the 2026 Selig Symposium for Surgical Artificial Intelligence!
🗓️ August 28-29, 2026
📍MCW Center for Cancer Discovery, Milwaukee, WI
Scan the QR code to register and learn more!
#AI #DataScience #Surgery #SurgicalInnovation #Healthcare

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

Congratulations to Kshitij Gaur, MD, MS for being accepted to the T32 Biobehavioral Oncology Training program! 👏 #LeadingTheWay @MCWSurgery @mcwsurgonc @DavidSeoMD

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

DON'T FORGET: Our Courage+ drive started June 1st! Boxes are now around MCW campus for donations. Below is a list of suggested items, but paper towels are in high demand!

@MCWSurgery @MCWMIGS @MCWPancProgram @MCWPedSurg @MCWtraumaacs @mcwsurgonc @McwTransplant @MCWVascSurg

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

Recently published in @FrontOncology: "Intratumoral TLR4 agonist therapy elicits antigen-specific T cell clonal expansion in metastatic leiomyosarcoma: a case series." @DavidSeoMD @mcwsurgonc

https://t.co/tYa1oNtRgp

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

Congratulations, @gmboland! And welcome to MCW! 👏

[MCW Surgery @MCWSurgery]

Congratulations and a warm welcome to Dr. Genevieve Boland, who has been appointed as the next Chair of the Department of Surgery @MedicalCollege https://t.co/tWdkUxDCZg

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

📢‼️ Our Courage+ drive is back again this year! Starting June 1, boxes will be around MCW campus for donations. Below is a list of suggested items, but paper towels are in high demand!

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

Today, we honor all U.S. military personnel who have died during their service. 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

Recently published in @JTraumAcuteSurg: "Validation of a safe volumetric cut-off for observation of traumatic hemothorax: A Western Trauma Association multicenter study." @MCWtraumaacs

Read: https://t.co/aN3fVWzmbz

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

Today is #ClinicalTrialsDay. We want to express our gratitude to all clinical research professionals, including the outstanding individuals in @MCWSurgery whose dedication and hard work are advancing medicine and developing new treatments to help patients around the world! 🤩

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

Recently published in @WorldJSurg: "Out-of-Pocket Surgical Costs and Catastrophic Health Expenditure in Ethiopia: Results From a Nationwide Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study." @MCWtraumaacs

Read: https://t.co/SzEohTLQQc

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

ICYMI: Dr. Tammy Kindel recently started her role as the new Chief of the Division of Research! 🎉

Learn more about her background and her journey at MCW! #LeadingTheWay @MCWMIGS @MCWSurgery

[Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment @ahwendowment]

Wisconsin's 90,000+ registered nurses are advocates, educators, and the backbone of our healthcare system 🩺 In honor of #NursesWeek, thank you to every nurse making a difference in our communities, today and every day 💙

#ThankANurse #Wisconsin

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

The @MCWSurgery Spring 2026 #LeadingTheWay newsletter is out! Read the latest articles from faculty, staff & residents:

Flipbook: https://t.co/ppOFmNoMx6
PDF: https://t.co/2ME0CU1w0b

@MCWMIGS @MCWPancProgram @MCWPedSurg @MCWtraumaacs @McwTransplant @mcwsurgonc @MCWVascSurg

[Medical College of Wisconsin @MedicalCollege]

Pancreatic tumors don’t always shrink—even when treatment works—making response hard to track. MCW researchers used AI and routine blood tests to create a new marker, e19-9, helping physicians monitor treatment and adjust care in real time. https://t.co/v5sXNpvnGY

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

📢 REMINDER: Join us for Research Roundtable today at noon on the 6th floor in the HUB!

Dr. A.J. Kim will be presenting!

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

Today, April 22nd, is Administrative Professionals Day! We want to say thank you to all of the @MCWSurgery divisions administrative teams! The department would not be #LeadingTheWay without you!

[MCW Department of Surgery, Division of Research @MCWSurgResearch]

Recently published in @GHP_Journal: "Implementation of multi-tier approach to psychological intervention after traumatic injury (MAP-IT) model." #LeadingTheWay @Stimmermurillo @pbatesmurphy @MCWtraumaacs

More: https://t.co/Xk6Ur1yY7t

[Medical College of Wisconsin @MedicalCollege]

We are proud to announce that Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, FEL ’01, has been unanimously appointed as the Medical College of Wisconsin’s seventh president and CEO, effective July 1, 2026.

As president and CEO, Dr. Kurpad will lead MCW’s bold strategic vision to drive growth; champion academic and scientific excellence; ensure the institution’s long-term financial strength; and foster partnerships with MCW’s clinical partners, policymakers, industry leaders, and community stakeholders.

“Dr. Kurpad was selected following a comprehensive national search and brings a proven record of leadership, innovation and impact,” said John Donofrio, chair of the MCW Board of Trustees. “He is uniquely positioned to guide MCW forward, building on our strong foundation, while advancing academic medicine through our patient care, research, education, and community engagement missions.”

Join us in congratulating Dr. Kurpad as he transitions into his role as MCW’s seventh leader.

Learn more: https://t.co/SUUkL5mHbf