The grant was funded through a specific NIDCD RFA to promote "workforce diversity" The lead scientist, who has congenital hearing loss, was eligible A researcher with hearing loss, studying hearing loss, at the National Institute on Deafness got shut down….heartbreaking…

August Issue: Sentinel Node Biopsy Utilization in Wisconsin Women Undergoing #BreastConservingSurgery for DCIS Chandler S Cortina, MD, MS Meeghan Lautner, MD rdcu.be/eBBTk Sergio Israel Aguilar Syed A. Ahmad

Use of a Pathomics Nomogram to Predict Postoperative Liver Metastasis in Patients with Stage III Colorectal Cancer ⁦Annals of Surgical Oncology⁩ link.springer.com/article/10.124…

Reduced Floxuridine Dose Limits Hepatobiliary Toxicity Without Negatively Impacting Survival After Resection of Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases ⁦Annals of Surgical Oncology⁩ link.springer.com/article/10.124…

Today, we honor the extraordinary dedication of our SSO members and all surgical oncologists worldwide. Your commitment to saving lives and advancing cancer care is an inspiration. Thank you for all you do! #NationalSurgicalOncologistDay #SurgicalOncologist #SSO

September Issue: Outcomes After Resection of #Adenocarcinoma of the #GastricCardia by Surgical Approach David Bentrem Ryan Jacobs, MD MS Marjorie Liggett, MD rdcu.be/eDYBx Chris Childers Syed A. Ahmad

An Assoc4AcademicSurgery student travel award changed my entire academic trajectory when I was a 4th year medical student. It’s also where I met one of my “peer” mentors Robin Petroze before I started my journey w/ UVA Surgery. Such a wild ride since then & I wouldn’t change a thing!

New weekly Annals of Surgical Oncology featured the article: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Resection Versus Thermal Ablation of Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases (New Comet): Study Protocol ow.ly/magh50WSbCZ

#AudioVisualAbstract : Management of the Uninvolved Uterus and Adnexa During Routine #PelvicPeritonectomy in Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy ( #CRSHIPEC ) Varies by Histology and Menopausal Status rdcu.be/eFqva Syed A. Ahmad

The Society of Black Academic Surgeons local program highlights incredible work being done by MCW Surgery faculty at Medical College of Wisconsin Froedtert ThedaCare 🩺💕 Children's Wisconsin 🏥 #KnowledgeChangingLife #SBASMCW2025

#AudioVisualAbstract : #PeritonealCancer Index Correlates with Radiographic Assessment of #Colorectal #Carcinomatosis Eleanor Fallon Michael White rdcu.be/eI2Zw Lana Bijelic Syed A. Ahmad

#AudioVisualAbstract : Effect of Minimally Invasive versus Open Distal #Gastrectomy on Long-Term Survival in Patients with #GastricCancer : Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis Alberto Aiolfi rdcu.be/eJlTf @nedamini Syed A. Ahmad

🗣️GenSurg Residents check out ->SURG Connect 🩺 Join this national peer support + mentorship network for minoritized general surgery trainees. #GeneralSurgery #MedTwitter #SurgEd #AcademicSurgery #MedEd northwestern.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73…

October Issue: Impact of #PreoperativeDiabetes on Insulin Management and Nutritional Status After Total or Completion #Pancreatectomy rdcu.be/eNxRo Anish Jay Jain MD Syed A. Ahmad

Are you a trainee or early-career surgeon interested in surgical oncology? Don’t miss this webinar taking place on December 10, at 5:30 PM CST, to hear from experts about pathways, training, and insights into a career in surgical oncology. Register now: ow.ly/WI8P50Xivcj

Congratulations to the 2026 Foster the Future Program recipients! 🎉 We’re proud to support these surgical residents as they grow, learn, and take the next steps toward careers in surgical oncology. Learn more: ow.ly/lovp50XjPkH #Mentorship #FutureLeaders #SSO2026

Functional Outcomes after Subtotal/Total Glossectomy with Microsurgical Reconstruction: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study in Japan ⁦Annals of Surgical Oncology⁩ link.springer.com/article/10.124…

#AudioVisualAbstract : Microlearning in #ComplexSurgicalOncology : Proof of Concept and Impact on #SurgicalSkills Acquisition During Residency rdcu.be/ePXnr Allison Martin, MD MPH Syed A. Ahmad

New weekly Annals of Surgical Oncology featured the article: Local Recurrence Following Complete Surgical Excision of Primary Merkel Cell Carcinoma. ow.ly/BLWM50Xrlcj #ASOFeaturedArticle

#AudioVisualAbstract : How to Perform Laparoscopic Right Posterior Sectionectomy when the Right Intersectional Plane is not Always Flat rdcu.be/eRLB9 Jin He Syed A. Ahmad