Research Conference

This conference incorporates nine different divisions within the entire Department of Surgery, for which the research in each division varies between basic, translational and clinical. Our conferences focus on being able to share best practices and information that is essential for all groups to learn, adapt and excel in the research world. The goal of the conference is to infuse the residency program, and the Department of Surgery as a whole, with academic achievement and collaboration. Residents, students and faculty present their research questions, projects, and ideas, and review at regular intervals how the projects are progressing. The format of the conference includes a 20 to 30 minute interactive lecture on a particular topic applicable to research. Selected guest lecturers are invited from inside and outside of the UF Health community. At the end of each meeting, an open forum takes place to spur new collaboration and projects. We aspire to promote the research of surgical ideas grounded in evidenced-based medicine that will impact practice patterns with the ultimate goal of improved patient outcomes.

This conference normally takes place on the 3rd Monday of the month at 5 P.M. Those interested in presenting their work or who need more information may contact Dr. Kerri O’Malley.

The conference is mandatory for current lab research residents and highly encouraged for all other research faculty, staff, residents and students.

September 20

Alex Ladd, MD – first year proposal for work with Dr. Zarrinpar

Jenn Munley, MD – first year resident research proposal for work with Dr. Mohr

October 18

Brian Fazzone, MD – first year resident research proposal for work with Drs. Berceli and Scali

November 15

Eric Jeng, MD, MBA, FACS, FACC – Dr. Jeng is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, and the Surgical Director of the Mechanical Circulatory Support Program at the University of Florida College of Medicine.

December 13  

Kelly Herremans, MD, will present an update on her resident research in the laboratories of Dr. Steven Hughes and Dr. Jose Trevino.

January 24

Practice presentations for ACS/SUS

February 28

Lauren Kelly, MD, will present and update on her resident research in the laboratory of Dr. Alicia Mohr.

March 28

Andrea Riner, MD, MPH, will present an update on her resident research in the laboratories of Dr. Steven Hughes and Dr. Jose Trevino.

April 18

Erik Anderson, MD, will present an update on his resident research in the laboratories of Dr. Sal Scali and Dr. Scott Berceli.

May 16

Sarah Hensley, MD, will present an update on her resident research in the laboratory of Dr. Gilbert Upchurch.

Dr. Samir Shah, MD, MPH – Dr. Shah is an assistant professor in the division of vascular surgery and endovascular therapy. He will provide us an overview of his research program.

June 20

Brittany Fenner, MD, will present her 2nd year resident research in the laboratories of Dr. Scott Robinson and Dr. Scott Berceli

Dr. Tyler Loftus, MD– Dr. Loftus is an assistant professor with the UF Department of Surgery and an acute care surgeon at UF Health Shands. He will provide us an overview of his research program.