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‼️Career update 👨🏻‍🔬 I am excited to announce that I will come back to UAB and join the @UABSurgery team as a post-doc research fellow starting in May! I am incredibly grateful to @JBartRose and look forward to contributing to pancreatic cancer research! #GoBlazers

New study out in @SurgOncInsight from the #FonsecaLab! We explored the lived experiences of caregivers of foregut cancer patients in the Deep South, highlighting multiple unmet needs. With @afonsecaMD @Jaspinder_med @UABSurgery sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

👁️ What a great viewpoint. Stepping into surgery can feel daunting, especially when considering the sacrifices ahead. That’s why it’s so reassuring to read a retiring surgeon reflect on their career saying how much they miss it (in spite of it’s shortcomings). Worth the read.

Our new study finds that some regions still discard more donor livers than others—even after policy changes. But advanced perfusion is helping more livers get used and reducing high-discard areas. @UABSurgery @LTxJournal ➡️ journals.lww.com/lt/abstract/99… #LiverTransplant #NMP #NRP

The UAB Dept. of Surgery is hiring for: Human Resources Partner (HRP) Manager. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day HR management of the Deaprtment of Surgery and serve as a first point of contact for HRP-related updates. ➡️ Apply here: bit.ly/4mb07q7

UAB Division of Surgical Oncology Associate Professor Dr. J. Bart Rose joined UAB MedCast to discuss neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and the use of peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) as an effective treatment option. 💻 Read more here: bit.ly/44MivhJ.

Ambulation does not prevent VTE (blood clots) in hospitalized patients. This is a myth. @LauzeeTweet @pbatesmurphy @CMAJ cmajopen.ca/content/8/4/E8…

New on The Academic Surgeon - Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Geoffrey Dunn: Why Surgical Palliative Care and Mentorship Deserve Our Investment by Kimberly Kopecky. Dr. Geoffrey Dunn believed surgical palliative care belongs at the heart of academic surgery. In this new blog post,…

UAB Division of Surgical Oncology Assistant Professor Dr. Rachael Guenter was recently featured in The Endocrinologist for her pioneering research in neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and pancreatic cancer. 💻 Read more about the feature here: bit.ly/44oYnU8.

After a much-needed vacation, it’s back to the grind! Friendly reminder: the abstract submission deadline for the upcoming @NANETS1 National Symposium in Austin is July 11—don’t be like me and wait until the last minute! 😉 Also, join @JaydiDelRivero et. al. this weekend in…

Incredible grand rounds from one of the legends in pediatric surgery @CarrollHarmonMD on "Adolescent Bariatric Surgery" 🔹Childhood/adolescent obesity is a growing issue. 🔹Metabolic surgery effectively promotes sustained WL and improves comorbidities. 🔹Post-op perceived…

✈️ Heading out on a summer adventure? Read up on these tips from UAB Division of Vascular Surgery Professor Dr. Marc Passman for your next flight or long car ride to prevent blood clots: bit.ly/45ZfMUn.

Grateful for the unmatched hospitality and shared expertise at Guangzhou 12th Hospital and Sun Yat-sen University Hospital Ultrasound Dept. Thank you for a very memorable visit to Guangzhou! @DrAndreaGillis1 @UABSurgery

Honored to be interviewed by @Soc_Endo !! 🧬 @UABSurgery

NO ASSOCIATION BETWEEN PREPROCEDURAL FASTING AND WITNESSED PULMONARY ASPIRATION A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS I want to bring to everyone's attention the publication of an article we have been working on for some time. Ever been annoyed by having cases cancelled because…

Ways of injuring the bile duct. Circa 1955 Shackelford Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.

“I see pancreas everywhere” - Tokyo 🇯🇵 edition

The UAB Pancreatobiliary Disease Center (PDC) hosted the second annual Hops & Hope Fair on May 31, 2025. “We had a great turnout and enjoyed fun and fellowship with faculty, staff, and supporters of the PDC,” said PDC Director Dr. J. Bart Rose. 📲: bit.ly/3HxZ3gZ.

UAB Division of Surgical Oncology Assistant Professor Dr. Kimberly Kopecky has been chosen as a recipient of the American College of Surgeons (@AmCollSurgeons) Faculty Research Fellowship. She will present her findings at the 2027 ACS Clinical Congress. uab.edu/medicine/news/…

As academic development time comes to a close, excited to share access to our article that just got published in @annalsthorsurg authors.elsevier.com/c/1lE0yovKl4NG

Why be a Surgeon? > To have a BIG IMPACT in the lives of patients that you will meet. Why be an Academic Surgeon? > To also have a BIG IMPACT in the lives of patients you will NEVER meet Inspiring talk by our mentor @herbchen for the future surgeon-scientists at @UABSurgery