Duke Surgery Ranks First Nationwide in NIH Funding
The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research has released its 2018 rankings of NIH funding for basic and clinical science departments, revealing that Duke Surgery ranks highest nationwide with more than $30 million in funding committed to research.
Surgeon–Scientist Spotlight: Kevin W. Southerland, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery
A vascular surgeon at Duke, Dr. Kevin Southerland uses his close proximity to patients and disease to inform his research, an opportunity that offers him a unique perspective.
MEDx Awards Pilot Project Grant to Dr. Leila Mureebe
Congratulations to Leila Mureebe, MD, MPH, Associate Professor of Surgery in the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, who received a grant from Duke MEDx for her pilot project, “Novel Implantable Oxygen Sensors to Predict Healing of Amputations for Rapid Rehabilitation and Mobility.”
Dynamic Equilibrium: Finding Balance for the Surgeon–Scientist
With a buzzing phone and dinging inbox repeatedly begging for her attention, Dr. Georgia Beasley momentarily tunes out the chaos to discuss the journey that led to her current position at Duke. Here, she splits her time between treating melanoma patients in the clinic and researching novel treatments for the disease in the laboratory.
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
Please join Duke Surgery in congratulating Chandler Long, MD, Assistant Professor, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, for his proposal’s acceptance by the PDC Outcomes Research Team (PORT).
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
Cynthia Shortell, MD, Chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, has been named Chair of the Diversity Committee for the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery (SAVS).
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.