 For the University of Minnesota and the Department of Surgery, scientific investigation is inextricably linked to patient care. The Department of Surgery has a rich history of renowned basic and clinical science research, distinguishing itself as an academic and clinical center of excellence.
Both the University of Minnesota and the Department of Surgery rank extremely high in the number and amount of research grants, according to the National Science Foundation. We receive several million dollars each fiscal year in sponsored research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), internal allocations, and private donations. The Department of Surgery currently ranks 9th in NIH research funding among all departments of surgery in the nation.
2008 Resident Research Award Winners
Basic Science
Sylvester M. Black, M.D., Ph.D.
IL-4 and IL-13 induction of a metabolic protection against the membrane attack complex of complement. S Black, B Benson, A Dalmasso.
Clinical Science
Shawn S. Groth, M.D.
Determination of the ideal number of lymph nodes to examine to optimize survival in patients with esophageal carcinoma: Data from the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results database. SS Groth, BA Virnig, BA Whitson, TE DeFor, Z Li, RA Kratzke, TM Tuttle, MA Maddaus.
**Please note: The IRB now requires documentation of scientific review. Please visit our Research Resources page for more information.
Contact Information:
Ashok K. Saluja, Ph.D.
Professor and Vice-Chairman for Research
E-mail: asaluja@umn.edu
Phone: 612-624-4581
Fax: 612-624-8909 |
Toni R. Leeth, M.P.H.
Department Research Coordinator
E-mail: leeth002@umn.edu
Phone: 612-625-1174
Fax: 612-626-0654 |
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