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Dr. Sajid Khan, Chief of Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary & Mixed Tumors and Co-Director of Team Science at Yale School of Medicine, has been awarded a prestigious NIH-NCI R01 grant alongside Dr. Caroline Johnson, Associate Professor at Yale School of Public Health. Their study, “Role and Regulation of Asparagine in Colorectal Cancer,” explores how asparagine influences sex-specific differences in advanced colorectal cancer progression. The newly-funded project focuses on identifying biomarkers, understanding tumor growth mechanisms, and examining dietary and microbiota-derived asparagine.
- January 02, 2025
The Yale School of Medicine (YSM) Department of Surgery has received a $1 million gift from Raj and Indra Nooyi to establish the Raj and Indra Nooyi Cancer Research Fund.
- December 12, 2024
In an effort to strengthen communication and connection within the department, the launch of the new Coffee Chats initiative introduces structured opportunities for candid, one-on-one conversations between department faculty and the Chair.
- December 12, 2024
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital (L+M) has officially become a key location within the Yale New Haven Health System (YNHHS) to provide specialized breast surgery, marking a significant step in expanding access to expert care.
- December 12, 2024
Dr. Guzman was nominated by peers for his "extraordinary dedication, mentorship, and commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment."
- December 11, 2024
Addressing the concerns raised by educators and trainees about call room conditions has been a priority for the Department of Surgery. Recognizing the critical importance of these spaces, leadership took swift and collaborative action to improve cleanliness, safety, and functionality while laying the groundwork for long-term enhancements.
- December 11, 2024
The Procedural Surgeon Scientist Task Force (PSSTF) was launched in May 2024 by Yale School of Medicine Dean Dr. Nancy Brown to address the challenges faced by research faculty in technical specialties, such as surgery and procedural medicine.
- December 11, 2024
A groundbreaking study led by a team of researchers at Yale’s Department of Surgery sheds light on a significant genomic phenomenon that could help explain racial disparities in cancer outcomes.
- December 11, 2024
Faculty have selected Elizabeth Berger, MD, MS, and Jennifer Ogilvie, MD, to represent the department as education and clinical representatives on the Yale School of Medicine Faculty Advisory Council (FAC). They join Isibor Arhuidese, MD, MPH, the department’s research representative, ensuring well-rounded faculty representation. The FAC provides an essential platform for communication with the Dean’s Office. Representatives serve two-year terms.
- June 25, 2024
Dr. Benjamin Judson has been named Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs for the Department of Surgery, following four months in the interim position. His permanent seat on the Vice Chair cabinet goes into effect on July 1.