ACSCC24 Wangensteen Scientific Forum Dedicated to Dr. Hawn
April 29, 2024
Dr. Mary Hawn has been selected as the Dedicatee of the Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum at 2024 ACS Clinical Congress. The forum will take place Saturday, October 19 through Tuesday, October 22 in San Francisco.
“It is such an amazing honor to have the Scientific Forum dedicated to me. The Scientific Forum is where our trainees and junior faculty often get their initial exposure to presenting and discussing papers. I had the privilege to serve on the Scientific Forum Committee for 10 years and saw first hand the nominees for this award,” said Hawn. “I am humbled to have been chosen for this incredible honor!”
Wagensteen founded the ACS scientific forum in 1947 “to provide an opportunity to the younger surgical group for the presentation of the results of original clinical and experimental research.” He also served as president of the college between 1959 and 1960.
Hawn was nominated by Drs. Shipra Arya and Jaqueline Jeruss:
“Dr. Hawn's exemplary academic surgical career, her commitment to excellence as a leader in American surgery, and her selfless compassion as both a physician and mentor underscore how deserving she is as the recipient of the 2024 American College of Surgeons Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Dedication.
“Personally, I have benefitted from Dr. Hawn's kindness and support at critical junctures in my career. She continues to inspire me to look forward with optimism and confidence about the myriad ways it is possible to have a positive impact as surgeon-scientist."
-Dr. Jacqueline Jeruss
“Dr. Hawn is an exceptional leader and surgeon scientist who has been a mentor and sponsor for so many of us. It was an honor to nominate her and I am thrilled to see the ACS recognize her stellar contributions.”
-Dr. Shipra Arya
Hawn will be recognized at the Clinical Congress Opening Ceremony and at the Scientific Forum-specific awards ceremony. The Scientific Forum supplement of JACS will be dedicated to her as well.
Related News
– SurgeryDr. Hawn Receives Award for Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Dr. Mary Hawn is the recipient of the 2024 MedStar Georgetown Distinguished Achievement Award in Abdominal Wall Reconstruction (AWR).
– SurgeryDrs Hawn and Spain wrap up terms on American Board of Surgery
Drs. Mary Hawn and David Spain recently wrapped up their terms on the American Board of Surgery (ABS). “When you rotate off the board you get to stand up at the dinner and say your goodbyes. Every single person says that serving on the ABS is one of the best things they ever did in their careers - and it's true,” said Spain.
– SurgeryDrs. Hawn, Pugh Elected to NAM
Drs. Mary Hawn and Carla Pugh have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine with only 100 new members inducted each year.
Media Contact
Bio
About Stanford Surgery
The Stanford University Department of Surgery is dedicated to inventing the future of surgical care through:
• pioneering cutting-edge research,
• developing the next generation of leaders, and
• healing through incomparable surgical skills and compassion.
To learn more, please visit surgery.stanford.edu
The Latest
– Stanford CIGHAnnouncing 16 new Stanford Global Health Seed Grant
"Phage Cryogels for Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacterial Infections in Low-Resource Communities" (PIs: Clifford Sheckter, Paul Bollyky, Ovijit Chaudhuri) received funding from the Department of Surgery
– SurgeryChoi To Lead AAST Research Committee
Dr. Jeff Choi will serve as chair of the research committee for the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma (AAST)—associate members.
– Children’s Wellness WarriorDr. Chao Named 2025 UCSF Medical Alumni Association Alum of the Year
“I know improving children’s health globally will take a whole society working together, but each of us has a role to play, and I’m committed to doing my part.”
– SurgeryDunn Receives MCHRI Grant
Dr. James Dunn (Surgery) — in collaboration with Calvin Kuo, MD PhD (Medicine) and Eric Appel, PhD (Engineering) have received a grant from the Maternal and Child Health Research Institute’s Transdisciplinary Initiatives Program to study whether they can cure a genetic disease of the intestine by cell transplantation.
– SurgeryFour Surgery Faculty Graduate Stanford Leadership Development Program
Drs. Khan, Liebert, Momeni, and Pham graduated from Stanford’s Leadership Development Program.
– SurgeryDr. Eisenberg Receives Inaugural Harvey’s Award
Dr. Dan Eisenberg’s paper, “2022 ASMBS and IFSO: Indications for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery,” has been selected as one of the inaugural recipients of The Harvey’s Award, which is presented jointly by the TREO Foundation and SOARD.
– MedscapeNew Strategy to Manage Childhood Obesity
Obesity often begins in childhood and, according to mounting evidence, may not be preventable, underscoring the need for early and aggressive treatment with medication and surgery. Dr. Janey Pratt is interviewed.
– SurgeryCUBES: Tamara Winston
Administrative Division Director Tamara Winston welcomes us the vibrant Center for Academic Medicine and Pediatric Surgery. Described as a vibrant community hub, her workspace features : • a snack basket that attracts colleagues from various departments, • personal touches, such as pink desk accessories and cozy furnishings, and • a display of artwork and keepsakes created by the children of faculty and staff.
– SurgeryDrs. Arbaugh, Hameed, and Sheckter Recognized at Stanford Medicine Teaching Excellence Awards ceremony
Dr. Carlie Arbaugh received both the Kelley M Skeff Professionalism Award and the Arnold P. Gold Award for Humanism and Excellence in Training, Dr. Morad Hameed received the 2025 Arthur L. Bloomfield Award, and Dr. Clifford Sheckter received the 2025 Outstanding Community Clinic Preceptor, Pre-Clinical Instruction Award.
– SurgeryStanford Surgery Equipment Seed Grant Buys 4 H100 Compute Nodes
Thanks to a Department Seed Grant, Stanford Surgery faculty have purchased four supplemental nodes on the Stanford shared computing cluster, aka Sherlock, which will greatly increase the computing power available to researchers using large data sets and AI.