Cynthia Shortell, MD, Named Chair-Elect of American Venous Forum Committee
Congratulations to Cynthia Shortell, MD, Professor and Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, for being named Chair-Elect of the Guidelines Committee for the American Venous Forum (AVF).
Founded in 1987, the AVF is dedicated to improving care for patients with venous and lymphatic disease. As a forum, the AVF provides interactive education for physicians and fellows, provides an online venous registry, and works to increase patient outreach through improved screening.
Cloud-Based 3D Imaging Enhances Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Photo: Dr. Kevin Southerland, General Surgery Chief Resident, inserts a stent graft using CYDAR imaging
In April, Duke vascular surgeons introduced novel 3D imaging that harnesses the power of the cloud to facilitate endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR).
Duke Vascular Surgeon's Proposal Accepted for Support by PORT Initiative
Dr. Ellen Dillavou Appointed to Editorial Board for Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders
Dr. Ellen D. Dillavou, Associate Professor, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, was recently appointed to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. Dr. Dillavou has also been elected to be president of the Vein Center Board of Directors for the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission. The commission accredits vein centers that manage superficial venous disorders.
Congratulations to Dr. Dillavou for these two achievements!
Dr. Cynthia Shortell Selected as Diversity Committee Chair of the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery
Dr. Leila Mureebe Appointed to Editorial Board of Vascular Medicine
Congratulations to Dr. Leila Mureebe, Associate Professor, Division of Vascular Surgery, for her invitation to join the Editorial Board of Vascular Medicine, the premier peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Vascular Medicine. In its 22nd year, Vascular Medicine provides a platform for vascular clinical science research and a source for continuing education in vascular disease. Dr. Mureebe’s two-year term on the Editorial Board will include peer review of up to four manuscripts per year.