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– SurgeryDr. Wapnir Receives Smart Foundation Funding for Breast Cancer Research
Dr. Irene Wapnir has received funding from the Smart Foundation for her research project: “Early and Late Hormone-positive Ipsilateral Breast Tumor Recurrences’ Genomic Signatures.”
– SurgeryWelcome MARS! New Robot joins MIS team
A new robot has joined Stanford’s Minimally-Invasive Surgery Team. Starting last week, Magnetic Assisted Robotic Surgery or MARS will assist on bariatric and gallbladder surgeries.
– SurgeryLiebert to Receive AMWA Exception Mentor Award
Dr. Cara Liebert has been selected as a recipient of the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) Exceptional Mentor Award for 2024-2025. Liebert was nominated by Tannaz Safari, who first met Liebert almost 12 years ago.
– SurgeryDr. Sox-Harris Appointed Co-Chair of the AcademyHealth Surgical and Perioperative Care Interest Group
Dr. Sox-Harris has been appointed co-chair of the AcademyHealth Surgical and Perioperative Care Interest Group. Sox-Harris, who has been a member of the group since 2017, will serve a 2-year term.
– SurgeryHow to Navigate the Digital Health Ecosystem with Dr. Oliver Aalami
Discover how Dr. Oliver Aalami's passion for innovation led him to specialize in vascular surgery and to create VascTrac-the world's first peripheral artery disease (PAD) study powered by a smartphone. He shares how his experience led him to create educational programs that bridge the gap between healthcare and technology. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in digital health projects and how researchers can effectively use technology for patient monitoring while still emphasizing the importance of data privacy and secure systems.