https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-rss/?orgId=109076&title=Latest+Surgery+News+%26+Announcements A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Surgery en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 18:48:52 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/medical-students-win-top-awards-at-ase-2026/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/medical-students-win-top-awards-at-ase-2026/ Stephanie Carter, MD, and Elena Wilson were honored at the 2026 Association for Surgical Education conference in Atlanta. Carter received the ASE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee Award and Scholarship for her contributions to surgical education. Wilson received the Promising Medical Student Surgery Education Research Award for her work on a multispecialty rotation pilot. Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/morton-named-chair-elect-of-bariatric-surgery-and-devices-section-of-the-obesity-society/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/morton-named-chair-elect-of-bariatric-surgery-and-devices-section-of-the-obesity-society/ John Morton, MD, MPH, MHA, has been elected chair-elect of the Bariatric Surgery and Devices Section of The Obesity Society. A leader in metabolic and bariatric surgery at Yale School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Health, Morton will serve in the chair-elect role through Dec. 31, 2026, before assuming the position of Section Chair on Jan. 1, 2027. Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/lerner-and-rimmer-inducted-into-triological-society/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/lerner-and-rimmer-inducted-into-triological-society/ Michael Lerner, MD, and Ryan Rimmer, MD, were inducted into The Triological Society in Phoenix, Ariz. Lerner was recognized for research on quality-of-life outcomes after botulinum toxin treatment, and Rimmer for developing an imaging-based algorithm to improve skull base reconstruction planning. Their induction reflects contributions to advancing clinical and translational research in otolaryngology. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/richburg-receives-asco-young-investigator-award-for-veteran-cancer/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/richburg-receives-asco-young-investigator-award-for-veteran-cancer/ Caroline Richburg, MD, a general surgery research resident, has received the 2026 Conquer Cancer Young Investigator Award for Veteran Cancer from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). She was recognized for her project evaluating how sociobehavioral comorbidities and resource referral influence surgical outcomes in veterans with cancer. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/doctors-at-yale-cancer-center-mark-major-milestone-in-robotics-surgeries/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/health/doctors-at-yale-cancer-center-mark-major-milestone-in-robotics-surgeries/ Doctors at Yale Cancer Center have just marked a major milestone in the number of robotic surgeries to treat diseases of organs, including the pancreas, gallbladder, and liver. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/personalized-chemotherapy-for-abdominal-cancer/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/personalized-chemotherapy-for-abdominal-cancer/ For patients with cancer metastases of the abdominal lining, a new Yale trial offers a personalized approach to chemotherapy. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/spasticity-yale-medicine-offers-advanced-therapies-and-innovative-surgery https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/spasticity-yale-medicine-offers-advanced-therapies-and-innovative-surgery Yale Medicine specialists discuss treatment of spasticity and innovative procedures that can ease symptoms. Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/morton-honored-with-asmbs-distinguished-service-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/morton-honored-with-asmbs-distinguished-service-award/ The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) has named John Morton, MD, MPH, MHA, as a recipient of its 2026 Distinguished Service Award, one of the society’s highest honors. The award recognizes members for significant contributions to the metabolic and bariatric field, with an emphasis on excellence in service, leadership, and advancing multidisciplinary care. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-physician-scientists-pioneer-fetal-gene-therapy-for-cystic-fibrosis/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-physician-scientists-pioneer-fetal-gene-therapy-for-cystic-fibrosis/ David Stitelman, MD, has received funding from the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute to advance his collaborative research on a novel fetal therapy approach for cystic fibrosis. Working with colleagues across pediatric pulmonology, biomedical engineering, and gene editing, his team is developing nanoparticle-based strategies to deliver gene therapies before birth—aimed at preventing organ damage that begins in utero. By combining mRNA delivery and high-fidelity gene editing, this work has the potential to move toward a one-time treatment for cystic fibrosis and establish a new paradigm for treating genetic diseases before birth. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/winston-trope-27-recognized-with-2026-sustainability-award-for-perioperative-innovation/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/winston-trope-27-recognized-with-2026-sustainability-award-for-perioperative-innovation/ Winston Trope (Yale School of Medicine, Class of 2027) received a 2026 Sustainability Award from the Yale Office of Sustainability for advancing green surgery practices at Yale New Haven Hospital. Over the past academic year, he partnered with perioperative teams at YNHH to reduce operating room waste—diverting thousands of sutures, gloves, and instruments from disposal—while also advancing trainee education in environmentally responsible surgical practices. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/ong-receives-nvidia-grant-to-advance-ai-enabled-aortic-imaging-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/ong-receives-nvidia-grant-to-advance-ai-enabled-aortic-imaging-research/ Chin Siang Ong, MBBS, PhD, MPH, has received an NVIDIA grant to advance AI-enabled aortic imaging and outcomes research. The funding supports development of AortaPlot, an AI platform that automates analysis of aortic CT scans by generating standardized measurements, 3D visualization, and structured reports. Developed with faculty across the department's cardiac, vascular, and outcomes research teams, the tool aims to improve speed and consistency in longitudinal aortic assessment, beginning with thoracic aortic disease at the Yale Aortic Institute. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/karen-e-gibbs-md-mba-honored-with-2026-distinguished-physician-leadership-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/karen-e-gibbs-md-mba-honored-with-2026-distinguished-physician-leadership-award/ Karen E. Gibbs, MD, MBA, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Physician Leadership Award from the Greater Bridgeport Medical Association (GBMA), which recognizes physicians whose leadership has advanced patient care, clinical excellence, and service to the regional medical community. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/john-albis-15-years-of-leadership-growth-and-financial-stewardship-at-yale/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/john-albis-15-years-of-leadership-growth-and-financial-stewardship-at-yale/ Over the past 15 years, John Albis has built a remarkable career across Yale’s financial enterprise, growing from a research accountant in Pediatrics to a key leadership role within the Integrated Business Office (IBO) supporting Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Anesthesiology as director of finance. Along the way, he has helped guide the organization through major institutional transitions—from systems changes and new compensation models to the evolution of funds flow and the phased development of the IBO itself. As he celebrates this milestone, John reflects on the changes that have shaped his career, the teams that have inspired him, and the work that continues to motivate him. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/ywca-greenwich-presents-women-who-inspire-award-to-gillego/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/ywca-greenwich-presents-women-who-inspire-award-to-gillego/ Alyssa Gillego, MD, was recently honored by YWCA Greenwich with a Women Who Inspire Award, established to recognize and celebrate outstanding women who have excelled in philanthropic, professional, and volunteer pursuits, and who have enriched the lives of many in the Greenwich community. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/badusi-wins-top-honor-at-national-vascular-surgery-symposium/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/badusi-wins-top-honor-at-national-vascular-surgery-symposium/ Yale School of Medicine student Priscilla Oluwakemi Badusi, Class of 2028, earned first place in the medical therapy category of the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery’s 2026 Karmody ePoster Competition for her abstract on glycemic control in patients undergoing lower extremity revascularization, and was subsequently invited to present the work at the SCVS 53rd Annual Symposium in San Diego. A mentee of Cassius Iyad Ochoa Chaar, MD, MPH, MS, and an active member of the Yale Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Interest Group, Badusi found that preoperative hemoglobin A1C levels were not associated with long-term outcomes, while insulin use emerged as an independent predictor of mortality and cardiovascular risk—findings that add important nuance to perioperative risk stratification in diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-endocrine-surgery-launches-aldo-alert-screening-clinic-for-primary-hyperaldosteronism/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-endocrine-surgery-launches-aldo-alert-screening-clinic-for-primary-hyperaldosteronism/ A Yale School of Medicine Department of Surgery Mastery Award is driving earlier diagnosis of primary hyperaldosteronism through ALDO-Alert, a new Yale Endocrine Surgery screening clinic and EHR-based decision-support tool led by Courtney Gibson, MD. Designed to identify patients with this often missed endocrine cause of hypertension, the program prompts timely screening, specialty referral, and earlier intervention—helping reduce cardiovascular complications and improve access to potentially curative treatment. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-otolaryngology-expands-free-head-and-neck-cancer-screenings-statewide/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-otolaryngology-expands-free-head-and-neck-cancer-screenings-statewide/ Avanti Verma, MD, and the Division of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery have partnered with the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance to offer free head and neck cancer screenings across Connecticut during Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week. The annual initiative reflects the program's commitment to clinical excellence and community outreach, with screening events scheduled April 14 in Greenwich, April 17 at Yale New Haven Hospital, and April 27 in Waterbury. The 10-minute exams provide an important opportunity to engage a broader segment of the public in proactive care. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-surgical-oncology-team-achieves-major-milestones-in-robotic-surgery-performs-first-robotic-hai-pump-placement-in-connecticut/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-surgical-oncology-team-achieves-major-milestones-in-robotic-surgery-performs-first-robotic-hai-pump-placement-in-connecticut/ Yale Surgical Oncology has reached two major milestones in robotic hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery, surpassing 150 major procedures and performing Connecticut’s first robotic hepatic arterial infusion (HAI) pump placement at Smilow Cancer Hospital. The program’s growth reflects close collaboration across specialties and has expanded treatment options for patients with complex liver and pancreatic diseases, including advanced liver metastases and cholangiocarcinoma. The addition of robotic HAI pump placement offers a minimally invasive approach to delivering targeted chemotherapy, with the potential for shorter hospital stays and faster recovery. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/kunstman-named-co-leader-of-pancreas-program-director-of-pancreas-surgery-at-yale/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/kunstman-named-co-leader-of-pancreas-program-director-of-pancreas-surgery-at-yale/ John Kunstman, MD, MHS, FACS, has been named co-leader of the Pancreas Program at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center and director of pancreas surgery in the Department of Surgery. A newly established subsection of the Center for Gastrointestinal Cancers, the program brings together multidisciplinary expertise to advance pancreatic cancer care, with Kunstman co-leading alongside oncologists Mandar Muzumdar, MD, and Jill Lacy, MD. His appointment recognizes Kunstman’s leadership in specialized pancreatic surgery and his contributions to advancing research in support of the most complex oncologic cases at Yale. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/how-treatment-type-affects-breast-cancer-survival/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/how-treatment-type-affects-breast-cancer-survival/ Breast cancer patients have better survival outcomes following traditional therapies compared to alternative or complementary treatments. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/greenup-named-co-director-of-surgical-health-services-researchcore/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/greenup-named-co-director-of-surgical-health-services-researchcore/ The Department of Surgery has appointed Rachel Greenup, MD, MHA, as co-director of its Surgical Health Services Research Core, effective July 1. Greenup will expand qualitative and mixed-methods research support, complementing the department’s quantitative infrastructure led by co-director Eric Schneider, PhD. Together, they will support early- and mid-career investigators in accelerating research programs while fostering a collaborative community for faculty and trainees interested in health services research through mentorship and idea exchange. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-launches-health-career-collaborative-new-haven-to-mentor-local-high-school-students/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-launches-health-career-collaborative-new-haven-to-mentor-local-high-school-students/ The Department of Surgery has launched the Health Career Collaborative (HCC)–New Haven, a mentorship program connecting local high school students with surgeons and trainees to explore careers in medicine. Developed in partnership with New Haven public schools and supported by the American College of Surgeons H.O.P.E. initiative, the program combines hands-on learning with sustained mentorship. The goal is to expand pathways into healthcare and inspire the next generation of physicians. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/khan-to-co-lead-surgeon-scientist-peer-network-group/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/khan-to-co-lead-surgeon-scientist-peer-network-group/ Sajid Khan, MD, associate professor of surgery and chief of the Section of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Mixed Tumors, has been appointed co-leader of the Society of Surgical Oncology’s (SSO) Surgeon-Scientist Peer Network Group. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-eight-from-ysm/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/connecticut-academy-of-science-and-engineering-elects-eight-from-ysm/ Eight Yale School of Medicine faculty members are among the leading experts in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine newly elected to the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/ctbuzz/ctbuzz-yale-new-haven-health-check/sponsored-content-yale-new-haven-health-check-daniel-lavy-md-colorectal-surgeon-smilow-cancer-hospital-discusses-colorectal-cancer-awareness/ https://www.wtnh.com/ctbuzz/ctbuzz-yale-new-haven-health-check/sponsored-content-yale-new-haven-health-check-daniel-lavy-md-colorectal-surgeon-smilow-cancer-hospital-discusses-colorectal-cancer-awareness/ On today’s edition of “Yale New Haven Health Check,” Host Natasha Lubczenko spoke with Daniel Lavy, MD, Colorectal Surgeon, from Smilow Cancer Hospital about a concerning rise in colorectal cancer diagnoses among younger adults. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://insights.som.yale.edu/podcasts/health-veritas/kevin-billingsley-the-making-of-the-modern-surgeon https://insights.som.yale.edu/podcasts/health-veritas/kevin-billingsley-the-making-of-the-modern-surgeon Howie and Harlan are joined by Yale School of Medicine surgical oncologist Kevin Billingsley, who discusses how robotics and advanced imaging are reshaping what it means to be a surgeon and offers guidance for those facing a cancer diagnosis. Harlan reports on a company testing AI-based prescription renewals and raises concerns about safety and oversight; Howie reflects on new survey data showing declining public trust in health institutions. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/hoffmann-receives-yale-working-womens-network-recognition-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/hoffmann-receives-yale-working-womens-network-recognition-award/ Janine Hoffmann, senior administrative assistant in the Division of Surgical Oncology, Section of Breast Surgery, has been named a 2026 Recognition Award recipient by Yale’s Working Women’s Network (WWN). She received the award in the Work Life Champion category, which honors women who take extraordinary measures to help colleagues balance professional and personal responsibilities. Janine was nominated by Administrative Manager Nirvani Brijmohan, whose thoughtful nomination highlighted Janine’s meaningful impact on colleagues across the team. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/recognizing-excellence-new-titles-for-department-of-surgery-administrative-leaders/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/recognizing-excellence-new-titles-for-department-of-surgery-administrative-leaders/ The Department of Surgery has announced promotions for several members of its administrative leadership and management team, recognizing the scope and impact of their work supporting day-to-day operations and strategic priorities across a department of more than 700 faculty, trainees, researchers, and staff. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/kim-receives-national-kidney-foundation-excellence-in-care-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/kim-receives-national-kidney-foundation-excellence-in-care-award/ Michelle H. Kim, MD, MS, has received a 2026 Excellence in Care Award from the National Kidney Foundation. She was honored March 5 at the Night of Hope Reception benefiting NKF Connecticut. The award recognizes outstanding efforts in patient care, innovative research, and improving quality of life for patients with kidney disease. Kim’s clinical work focuses on adult and pediatric kidney transplantation, minimally invasive living kidney donor surgery, and robotic surgery, with a commitment to advancing living donor transplantation and expanding access to transplant for children with kidney failure. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-faculty-promoted/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-faculty-promoted/ Vincent Mase, MD, and Ansley Roche, MD, have been promoted to the rank of associate professor. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/surgery-receives-gift-breast-cancer-research-reconstruction/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/surgery-receives-gift-breast-cancer-research-reconstruction/ The gift will fund vital initiatives at YSM, focusing on advancing clinical care, research, and education in breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/19/yale-new-haven-heart-transplants-are-saving-kids-lives https://news.yale.edu/2026/02/19/yale-new-haven-heart-transplants-are-saving-kids-lives Since 2019, Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital has performed pediatric heart transplants, including in children as young as one. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/kodadek-sayed-named-co-chairs-of-surgery-care-signature-council/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/kodadek-sayed-named-co-chairs-of-surgery-care-signature-council/ Lisa Kodadek, MD, and Zafar Sayed, MD, have been named co-chairs of the Surgery Care Signature Council for Yale New Haven Health. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-hosts-5th-annual-approaches-to-facial-trauma-course/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-hosts-5th-annual-approaches-to-facial-trauma-course/ Yan Lee, MD, hosted the 5th annual Yale Approaches to Facial Trauma Course on Jan. 31, bringing together residents and faculty from six New England training programs across multiple disciplines, including otolaryngology, plastic surgery, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/new-yale-inflammatory-bowel-disease-center/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/new-yale-inflammatory-bowel-disease-center/ Recent studies estimate that by 2035, one in 100 people in the United States will have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic inflammation of the digestive system. In response to this growing demand for IBD care, Yale School of Medicine faculty established the new Yale Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, which serves as a hub for research, clinical care, and medical education to improve the treatment of patients with IBD. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:30:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-cardiac-and-thoracic-surgery-teams-showcase-leadership-at-sts-2026-annual-meeting/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-cardiac-and-thoracic-surgery-teams-showcase-leadership-at-sts-2026-annual-meeting/ Yale cardiac and thoracic surgery faculty and trainees played a leading role at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 62nd Annual Meeting in New Orleans, La., with Division Chief Marc Pelletier, MD, serving as program director for the conference. Under his leadership, the team contributed extensively to programming through research presentations, plenary sessions, and trainee-focused initiatives. Notable presentations included studies on failure-to-rescue after coronary artery bypass grafting, financial literacy among trainees, and the development of CORGI, a custom GPT model for automated operative reporting. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/photos-2026-winter-surgery-social/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/photos-2026-winter-surgery-social/ The Department of Surgery hosted its third annual Surgery Student Social on Jan. 30, bringing together medical students, faculty, and residents from across Yale School of Medicine. Led by Felix Lui, MD, and organized by Danette Morrison, the event provided an informal setting for students to engage with representatives from six departments and 16 surgical specialties. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/department-of-surgery-welcomes-new-faculty-affairs-leaders-to-ibo-team/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/department-of-surgery-welcomes-new-faculty-affairs-leaders-to-ibo-team/ Stephen Healy, MS, has been appointed associate director of faculty and staff affairs for the Integrated Business Office serving Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Anesthesiology, and Lisa Turner, MA, joins as manager of faculty and staff affairs supporting the Department of Surgery. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/kim-receives-nih-funding-for-liver-failure-pilot-project/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/kim-receives-nih-funding-for-liver-failure-pilot-project/ Joohyun Kim, MD, PhD, associate professor of surgery at Yale School of Medicine, has received pilot funding from the Yale Liver Center to develop a new form of life-support for patients with severe liver failure. The project is supported in part by the Yale Liver Center award NIH P30 DK034989 Clinical and Translational Core. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/advancing-medical-education-through-ai-and-xr/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/advancing-medical-education-through-ai-and-xr/ Faculty and staff gathered on Jan. 27 for an update on several projects proposed during last year’s inaugural Ideathon. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/schultz-wins-oher-award-for-research-excellence/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/schultz-wins-oher-award-for-research-excellence/ Kurt Schultz, MD, a general surgery resident at Yale School of Medicine, has received a Yale OHER Award for his study linking patient-reported social needs to postoperative complications. His research found that patients with at least one health-related social need had higher complication rates, longer hospital stays and were less likely to be discharged to a permanent residence. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/standout-research-clinical-care-and-staff-support-recognized/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/standout-research-clinical-care-and-staff-support-recognized/ A dozen awards honored 15 people at January's Yale Cancer Center Annual Awards for work in 2025. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/sion-appointed-to-aws-foundation-board-of-directors/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/sion-appointed-to-aws-foundation-board-of-directors/ Melanie Sion, MD, assistant professor of general surgery, trauma, and surgical critical care, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Association for Women Surgeons (AWS) Foundation for a three-year term. A leader in global surgical initiatives, Dr. Sion also serves as chair of the American College of Surgeons International Subcommittee and recently represented both organizations at a surgical education event in East Africa. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/dollar11m-gift-supports-multidisciplinary-oncologic-care-and-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/dollar11m-gift-supports-multidisciplinary-oncologic-care-and-research/ Yale School of Medicine faculty, Mehra Golshan, MD, MBA, and Siba Haykal, MD, PhD, have received a $1.1 million philanthropic gift to support their research and clinical work in the Department of Surgery. Established by the Healthnetwork Foundation through the bequest of a grateful patient family, the fund recognizes their close collaboration in delivering patient-centered, multidisciplinary surgical care that integrates oncologic and reconstructive expertise. The endowed support will advance innovation in surgical research and care delivery, reinforcing the impact of cross-specialty teamwork on patient outcomes and quality of life. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/vallabhajosyula-appointed-to-thoracic-surgery-foundation-board/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/vallabhajosyula-appointed-to-thoracic-surgery-foundation-board/ Prashanth Vallabhajosyula, MD, MS, professor of cardiac surgery at Yale School of Medicine and surgical director of the Aortic Institute at the Yale New Haven Health Heart & Vascular Center, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF), the philanthropic arm of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS). Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/lawrence-memorial-hospital-achieves-level-iii-trauma-center-verification/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/lawrence-memorial-hospital-achieves-level-iii-trauma-center-verification/ The Department of Surgery is pleased to announce that Lawrence + Memorial Hospital (L+M) has received one-year Level III Trauma Center verification from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This designation recognizes L+M’s commitment to meeting nationally recognized standards for trauma care and emergency preparedness. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-team-marks-milestone-with-100th-complex-endovascular-aortic-repair/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-team-marks-milestone-with-100th-complex-endovascular-aortic-repair/ Yale’s aortic surgery team, in collaboration with the Yale Heart and Vascular Center, has reached a landmark achievement, performing its 100th Fenestrated and/or Branched EndoVascular Aneurysm Repair (F/BEVAR) this September. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-celebrates-landmark-750th-organ-transplant/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/yale-surgery-celebrates-landmark-750th-organ-transplant/ The Yale Organ Transplantation and Immunology program completed its 750th liver transplant on Dec. 10, 2025. The landmark procedure reflects continued growth in procedural volume and strengthens the program’s trajectory toward designation as a nationally recognized Center of Excellence. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/michael-g-caty-md-mmm-robert-pritzker-professor-of-surgery-and-yale-pediatric-surgery-chief-to-retire/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/michael-g-caty-md-mmm-robert-pritzker-professor-of-surgery-and-yale-pediatric-surgery-chief-to-retire/ Michael G. Caty, MD, MMM, Robert Pritzker Professor of Surgery; chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Yale School of Medicine (YSM); and surgeon-in-chief of Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital (YNHCH), is retiring from his leadership roles after more than 13 years of dedicated service. Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Robert Cowles, MD, will assume these roles in an interim capacity, and a national search for a permanent successor will launch in the coming weeks. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/dr-shilpa-s-murthy-receives-11-million-dod-career-development-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/surgery/news-article/dr-shilpa-s-murthy-receives-11-million-dod-career-development-award/ Shilpa S. Murthy, MD, MPH, an early career investigator at Yale Cancer Center and an assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery and Medical Oncology, has been awarded a prestigious $1.1 million Career Development Award from the Department of Defense (DoD). Fri, 12 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z