Surgeon–Scientist Spotlight: George Kasotakis, MD, MPH
When George Kasotakis, MD, MPH, moved to Durham from Boston University Medical Center in September 2018, he brought with him a strong research background in pulmonary inflammatory disease, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). As an Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery, Dr. Kasotakis’ clinical interests have the same focus: severe ARDS, which occurs when fluid fills the air sacs of the lungs due to inflammation. Dr.
Duke Surgery Holds 4th Annual Research Day
The Department of Surgery held its 4th Annual Research Day April 17. The department holds this event annually to advance its mission of improving patient care through research and training the next generation of surgeon–scientists. The event recognizes the accomplishments of fellows, residents, and students engaged in clinical or basic and translational research through the department.
Duke Surgery Ranks 2nd Among Surgery Programs at Medical Schools
Duke Surgery Ranks First Nationwide in NIH Funding
Dynamic Equilibrium: Finding Balance for the Surgeon–Scientist
Teams Welcome Deployed Staff Member Home
The Department of Surgery and Duke University Hospital (DUH) teams welcomed home one of their own this week from a six-month deployment with the U.S. Army.
Amy Alger, MD, FACS, a surgeon at DUH, recently returned to Duke after her service overseas and was welcomed back with a celebration.
Duke Surgery Appoints New Division Chief of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery
The Duke Department of Surgery is pleased to announce the appointment of Suresh K. Agarwal Jr., MD, as the new Chief of the Division of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery. Dr. Agarwal comes to Duke from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health where he has served as Chief of the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Chief of Trauma Services. His other roles at the University of Wisconsin have included Program Director of the Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery Fellowship, Medical Director of Trauma, and Staff Surgeon at William S.
Dr. Courtney Sommer Invited to Join Editorial Board for Journal of Surgical Research
Congratulations to Courtney Sommer, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Critical Care Surgery, on being recognized for her contributions to the Journal of Surgical Research with an invitation to join the journal’s Editorial Board. The journal emphasizes reports of clinical investigations or fundamental research related to surgical treatment. Dr. Sommer, who will serve a three-year term through 2019, was chosen due to her previous exemplary service to the journal as a reviewer.