As the Vice Chair of Research for the Department of Surgery, it is my pleasure to announce the robustness of our research system in our department. We have been growing in funding, strengthening our research team, and increasing our focus on basic science research. Our revised vision is centered on medical innovations and transformation.
The research system at the Department of Surgery is made up of three key components: researchers, patients and their families, and research policies and resources. Our researchers, both clinical track and research track faculty, dedicate their time to designing and implementing research. We also have dedicated research coordinators and administrative staff who support our research efforts. Our patients and their families are integral to our research, and we are committed to expanding our community engagement to ensure that their voices are heard. Our research policies, regulatory protocols, funding, and resources, such as research lab space and equipment, provide the foundation for successful research.
Our core research team is composed of biostatisticians, grant writers, medical editors, and research administrative staff. They are the backbone of our research efforts and provide support for all aspects of research. The team produces the Research Corner Newsletter, which provides information about funding opportunities and news and announcements. They also coordinate regular research meetings and the annual research symposium. Additionally, the team coordinates IRB and IACUC related regulatory procedures for all DOS researchers and provides regular training for faculty on these procedures.
Our future vision for the department includes expanding collaborations with outside departments and creating new innovations in surgery. We are proud to have recently added Dr. Gurtner’s Lab, which is NIH funded and focuses on healing in skin and tissues, and Dr. Liechty’ s lab, which focuses on fetal research. In the future, we will expand our collaborations with other university partners, particularly in the areas of public health, pharmacy, nursing, and Bio5 institute, to conduct new studies.
In summary, the Department of Surgery is a thriving research community and we invite future residents, fellows, and junior doctors to join our team of surgeon scientists and become part of our exciting research efforts.
Bellal A. Joseph, MD, FACS
Chief, Division of Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, Burns, and Acute Care Surgery
Martin Gluck Professor of Surgery
Vice Chair, Research
Director, International Research Fellowship
Associate Director, Surgical Critical Care/Acute Care Fellowship
Professor, Neurosurgery
Director of Outpatient Clinics for Trauma/Emergency Surgery