January 25, 2021

In Case You Missed It:

• Refer to the COVID-19 and MCW Research page to stay up-to-date on changes in research operations related to the current pandemic.
• COVID-19: Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding
• Congratulations to Patrick Murphy, MD, MSc, MPH, on receiving the Research Affairs Committee New Faculty Pilot Grant and 2021-2022 Collaborative for Healthcare Delivery Science Fellowship!

Join Us Next Month for Surgery Research Conference

 Hoplon: Percutaneous Treatment of LVAD Thrombosis

David Joyce, MD, MBA
Associate Professor
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Wednesday, Feb. 10 | 5 p.m.

GRANT$ Alert

2021 CTSI Pilot/Integrated Clinical and Research Ensemble (ICRE) Award
Up to $35,000
Application Due via REDcap: February 1, 2021

Inter-institutional collaboration among CTSI academic/research partner institutions is required. This requirement includes that the core team is made up of CoPIs from at least two different CTSI partner institutions: Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Marquette University, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee School of Engineering, UW-Milwaukee, Versiti, and Zablocki VA Medical Center.

MCW Office of Research Limited Needs Funding Opportunity
Up to $30,000
Proposals Due: February 12, 2021

The Office of Research is accepting proposals for its spring 2021 Limited Needs Grant Funding opportunity, which provides limited needs funding to enable or augment research studies requiring additional resources to support the work. The maximum award amount is $30,000. The request must contain a description of the equipment software to be used, and it must be in support of an enhancement to a new or ongoing study. Funding is provided by the AHW Endowment through an investment in the Office of Research.

American Heart Association Career Development Award
$231,000
Proposal due in eBridge: February 9, 2021

Supports highly promising healthcare and academic professionals, in the early years of one’s first professional appointment, to explore innovative questions or pilot studies that will provide preliminary data and training necessary to assure the applicant’s future success as a research scientist.

The award will develop the research skills to support and greatly enhance the awardee’s chances to obtain and retain a high-quality career position.

Spencer Foundation Small Research Grants
Up to $50,000
Proposal due in eBridge: February 22, 2021

The Small Research Grants Program supports education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. We accept applications three times per year.

This program is “field-initiated” in that proposal submissions are not in response to a specific request for a particular research topic, discipline, design, method, or location. Our goal for this program is to support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.

ASCRS Career Development Award
$75,000/year for two years
Proposal due in eBridge: March 8, 2021

The goal of the CDA is to provide young surgeons with the support necessary for the initiation and development of an academic career in colorectal surgery. As opposed to the LPG awards, the CDA focuses on career development and mentorship of the individual rather than solely on the research proposal. The award is intended for the academic investigator demonstrating significant creativity in research relevant to the pathophysiology or management of diseases of the colon, rectum, anus or small bowel.

Abstracts Alert

Central Surgical Association (CSA) 2021 Annual Meeting
July 25-27, 2021, Chicago, IL
Abstract Deadline: February 5, 2021

• The abstract body (not counting abstract title or author string) must be at least 50 words and not exceed 350 words.
• Each graph, photo, and table counts as 25 words.
• Statistical evaluation of data is preferred and will result in a higher rate of acceptance.
• You do not need to be a member of CSA to submit an abstract for consideration. However, if none of the authors is a member, you will need a member to sponsor your submission.
• Abstracts submitted as an “Oral” Presentation Type must agree to submit a manuscript to Surgery if accepted as an Oral presentation.

American Transplant Congress (ATC) Annual Meeting 2021
June 5-9, 2021, VIRTUAL
Late Breaking Abstract Deadline: February 12, 2021

Abstract submissions will be presented through peer reviewed oral and poster presentations. The abstract character limit is 2750 characters, including abstract title, body, authors/institutions, table, and figures.

Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA) 2021 Annual Meeting
August 2-5-2021, Miami Beach, FL
Abstract Deadline: February 12, 2021

• Principal Contact & Presenter Information
• List of Co-authors
• Abstract body (500 words or less)
• 1 optional photo/chart/table (.jpg)
• Video for video submissions only (.mov or .mp4)
• 2 Self-Assessment Questions
• Disclosure information for all authors

2021 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting
June 4-8, 2021, Chicago, IL
Abstract Deadline: February 17, 2021

ASCO membership is not required to submit an abstract, however each abstract must be sponsored by an ASCO member. Do not exceed 2,600 characters including the abstract title, body, and table (excluding spaces and author information).

The Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS) Annual Meeting 2021
August 18-21, 2021, San Diego, CA
Abstract Deadline: February 17, 2021

• The Objectives/Methods/Results/Conclusions sections are limited to 400 words total.
• Authors are not restricted by the number of abstracts and/or videos submitted. However, no more than 12 authors per submission are allowed. Ensure ALL authors are included at the time of submission.
• Abstract submissions must be entered in the English language.
• Updates and edits to submissions can be made as needed prior to the submission deadline.
• Titles may not include author, institutional and/or proprietary names.
• You must identify the following roles during the submission process:
  • Submitting Author - the author who enters the abstract information into the online system. All administrative correspondence regarding the submission will be sent to this individual.
  • Presenting Author - the author who will present the submission during the session.
  • Co-Author - an individual who has contributed data or other information to the submission.
  • Submitting and Presenting Author - the author who will both enter the abstract information into the online system, and present the material during the session.

Southeastern Surgical Congress (SESC) 2021 Annual Meeting
August 21-24, 2021, Atlanta, GA
Abstract Deadline: February 19, 2021

• The abstract body (not counting abstract title or author string) must not exceed 400 words
• One optional graph/photo or table is accepted (.jpg format only)
• Videos must not exceed 8 minutes, sound optional (MOV or MP4 formats only)
• No reference to the authors or the institution should appear within the body of the abstract
• You do not need to be a member of the Southeastern Surgical Congress to submit an abstract for consideration. However, if none of the authors are SESC members, you will need a member to sponsor your submission. 

American College of Surgeons (ACS) Annual Clinical Congress 2021
October 24-28, 2021, Washington, DC
Abstract Deadline: March 1, 2021

Abstracts or videos may be submitted for the following Clinical Congress programs:

Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum
The Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum offers researchers the opportunity to present the results of their original, basic science, clinical, education, health sciences, and translational research. 

Video-Based Education Sessions
The Video-Based Education Sessions aims to educate surgeons and members of surgical teams in order to improve the care of the surgical patient, as well as safeguard the standards of care in an optimal practice environment.

History of Surgery Poster Session
The History of Surgery Poster Session offers surgical history enthusiasts the opportunity to present on subjects of interest related to the history of the field of surgery and its subspecialties.

Department of Surgery Recent Publications

Novel placement of an esophageal wound vacuum for a persistent anastomotic leak. Endoscopy. (Wong J; Lal D; Schneider J; Mejaddam A; Manfredi M; Lerner D.)

Neighborhood disadvantage is associated with stable deficits in neurocognitive functioning in traumatically-injured adults. Health & Place. (Webb EK; Weis CN; Huggins AA; Parisi EA; Bennett KP; Miskovich T; Krukowski J; deRoon-Cassini TA; Larson CL.)

Fever in the ICU: A Predictor of Mortality in Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 Patients. Journal of Intensive Care Medicine. (Choron RL; Butts CA; Bargoud C; Krumrei NJ; Teichman AL; Schroeder ME; Bover Manderski MT; Cai J; Song C; Rodricks MB; Lissauer M; Gupta R)

Adjuvant therapy rates and overall survival in patients with localized pancreatic cancer from high Area Deprivation Index neighborhoods. American Journal of Surgery. (Mora J; Krepline AN; Aldakkak M; Christians KK; George B; Hall WA; Erickson BA; Kulkarni N; Evans DB; Tsai S.)

Laparoscopic fundoplication for refractory GERD: a procedure worth repeating if needed. Surgical Endoscopy. (Kanani Z; Gould JC.)

Calcified Homograft With Aortic Insufficiency: A Hybrid Alternative Approach to Clamping. Annals of Thoracic Surgery. (Konz MG; Rossi PJ; Rokkas CK.)

Neither Skin Sutures nor Foam Dressing Use Affect Tracheostomy Complication Rates. Journal of Surgical Research. (Zein Eddine SB; Carver TW; Karam BS; Pooni I; Ericksen F; Milia DJ.)

Pandemic Perspective: Commonalities Between COVID-19 and Cardio-Oncology. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine. (Brown SA; Zaharova S; Mason P; Thompson J; Thapa B; Ishizawar D; Wilkes E; Ahmed G; Rubenstein J; Sanchez J; Joyce D; Kalyanaraman B; Widlansky M.)

Epidemiology, Management, and Outcomes of Accidental Hypothermia: A Multicenter Study of Regional Care. American Surgeon. (Rasmussen JM; Cogbill TH; Borgert AJ; Frankki SM; Kallies KJ; Roberts JC; Cullinane DC; Renier C; Woehrle T; Eyer SD; Zein Eddine SB; Beckman M; Waller CJ.)

Prospective, multicenter study of P4HB (Phasix TM) mesh for hernia repair in cohort at risk for complications: 3-Year follow-up. Annals of Medicine & Surgery. (Roth JS; Anthone GJ; Selzer DJ; Poulose BK; Pierce RA; Bittner JG; Hope WW; Dunn RM; Martindale RG; Goldblatt MI; Earle DB; Romanelli JR; Mancini GJ; Greenberg JA; Linn JG; Parra-Davila E; Sandler BJ; Deeken CR; Verbarg J; Salluzzo JL; Voeller GR.)

A novel preoperative risk score to optimize patient selection for performing concomitant liver resection with cytoreductive surgery/HIPEC. Journal of Surgical Oncology. (Lee RM; Gamboa AC; Turgeon MK; Zaidi MY; Kimbrough C; Leiting J; Grotz T; Lee AJ; Fournier K; Powers B; Dineen S; Baumgartner JM; Veerapong J; Mogal H; Clarke C; Wilson G; Patel S; Hendrix R; Lambert L; Pokrzywa C; Abbott DE; LaRocca CJ; Raoof M; Greer J; Johnston FM; Staley CA; Cloyd JM; Maithel SK; Russell MC.)

Inclusion of Children's Surgery in National Surgical Plans and Child Health Programmes: the need and roadmap from Global Initiative for Children's Surgery. [Review] Pediatric Surgery International. (Seyi-Olajide JO; Anderson JE; Kaseje N; Ozgediz D; Gathuya Z; Poenaru D; Johnson W; Bickler SW; Farmer DL; Lakhoo K; Oldham K; Ameh EA; Global Initiative for Children's Surgery.)

Guideline-concordant treatment predicts survival: a National Cancer Database validation study of novel composite locoregional and systemic treatment scores among women with early stage breast cancer. Breast Cancer. (Yen TWF; Garacci Z; Laud PW; Pezzin LE; Nattinger AB.)

Two-Stage Hepatectomy for Bilateral Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Multi-institutional Analysis. Annals of Surgical Oncology. (Chavez MI; Gholami S; Kim BJ; Margonis GA; Ethun CG; Tsai S; Christians KK; Clarke C; Mogal H; Maithel SK; Pawlik TM; D'Angelica MI; Aloia TA; Eastwood D; Gamblin TC.)

Damage Control Thoracotomy: A Systematic Review of Techniques and Outcomes. [Review] Injury. (Douglas A 2nd; Puzio T; Murphy P; Menard L; Meagher AD.)

Detection of Chemotherapy-resistant Pancreatic Cancer Using a Glycan Biomarker, sTRA. Clinical Cancer Research. (Gao C; Wisniewski L; Liu Y; Staal B; Beddows I; Plenker D; Aldakkak M; Hall J; Barnett D; Gouda MK; Allen P; Drake R; Zureikat A; Huang Y; Evans D; Singhi A; Brand RE; Tuveson DA; Tsai S; Haab BB.)

Medical College of Wisconsin |  8701 Watertown Plank Road  |  Milwaukee, WI 53226  |  United States 
You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to Division of Research emails.
 © 2021 Medical College of Wisconsin. All rights reserved.

MCW.EDU     |     INFOSCOPE     |     CONTACT US

Connect to MCW on Social