News & Events
In the News: Dr. Matas Shares How the Organ Shortage Continues To Be a Crisis for Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease
Professor in the Division of Transplantation, Dr. Arthur Matas, details the availability crisis transplant candidates face despite an increase in kidney donation over the last 20 years.
Surgery, Faculty
Honoring the Memory of George Floyd
Today, Thursday, May 25, marks the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.
As we reflect on his murder three years ago, we also remember the words of George Floyd's daughter, Gianna, who...
Surgery
Division of Vascular Surgery Announces Interim Head & Program Director for Vascular Fellowship and Residency
We are very grateful to Dr. Derrick Green for agreeing to serve as interim division chief of vascular and endovascular surgery as well as director of vascular services
Surgery, Faculty
Research Spotlight: Dr. Goffredo Co-Leading Project to Research Anal Carcinoma Treatments
The Minnesota Evidence-Based Practice Center (EPC) received a $417,000 contract from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to conduct a systematic review evaluating the effectiveness...
Surgery, Research
Please Join Us in Celebrating Dr. David Rothenberger’s Contributions To Developing the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders
Replies are kindly requested by May 20 - please check your email for the link to RSVP.
Surgery
Meet our new Fellow! 2023 Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program Match
We are excited to announce our newly matched fellow to our Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program!
Surgery, Education
Meet our New Cohort! Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship Program
We are excited to welcome two new outstanding fellows to the #UMNSurgery family on August 1, 2024!
Surgery, Education
Talking Organ Donation with the Division of Transplantation
In recognition of Donate Life Month throughout April, our surgical faculty experts in the Division of Transplantation speak about the importance of becoming an organ donor and the need to know...
Surgery, Community Engagement, Faculty
UMNSurgery Presents at the 42nd Annual Surgical Infection Society Conference
The Department of Surgery was well-represented at the 42nd Annual Surgical Infection Society Conference in CA, featuring fellow residents and current medical students presenting their research...
Surgery, Education, Faculty, Leadership, Research, Students
Research Spotlight: Dr. Finger Awarded $2.7M to Study the Cryopreservation of Livers for Transplant
Funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Dr. Erik Finger will embark on a new research project that will build on previous work to improve transplantation processes.
Surgery, NIH, Research