April 19, 2019 marked the 15th Annual UF Department of Surgery Research Day! This day is held as an annual celebration of scientific advancements and achievements by UF Health surgeons, scientists and residents.
Congratulations to the following researchers who demonstrated outstanding accomplishments in their studies:
Mckenzie Hollen
Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells Evolve After Human Sepsis And Are Associated With Unique Epigenetic Expression Patterns
Clinical Translational Award
Best Plenary Oral Presentation
Mentor: Philip Efron, M.D.
Qin Yu
Intestinal Microbiota Mediates Pancreatic Carcinogenesis Through Modulation of Tumor Infiltrating Natural Killer Cells
Moldawer Basic Science Award
Best Plenary Oral Presentation
Mentor: Ryan M. Thomas, M.D.
Michael Cox, M.D.
Sarcopenia is Associated with Poor Long-Term Functional Status and Mortality Following Intra-Abdominal Sepsis
Clinical Translational Award
Best Quick Shot Oral Presentation
Mentor: Scott Brakenridge, M.D.
Julie Stortz, M.D.
Old Mice Better Replicate the Human Condition in a Novel Murine Sepsis Model
Moldawer Basic Science Award
Best Quick Shot Oral Presentation
Mentor: Philip Efron, M.D.
Eric Jeng, M.D.
Improving the Detection and Clinical Care of Dysphagia in Cardiac Patients
Research Career Development Award