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UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
General Surgery Program
Academic Development Time
Resident Curriculum Vitae - 2012
Eric Culbertson, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2009-2011
Research Mentor(s): Michael G. Franz, M.D.
Publications:
1. Xing L, Culbertson EJ, Wen Y, Franz MG. Impaired laparotomy wound healing in obese
rats. Obesity Surgery 2011, Feb 24. [Epub ahead of print].
2. Culbertson EJ, Xing L, Wen Y and Franz MG. Loss of mechanical strain impairs
abdominal wall fibroblast
proliferation, orientation and collagen contraction function. Surgery 2011, Aug. 2. [Epub
ahead of print].
3. Culbertson EJ, Franz MG. Enterocutaneous fistula. Clinical Scenarios in General Surgery.
Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins (in press).
4. Culbertson EJ, Xing L, Wen Y and Franz MG. Reversibility of abdominal wall atrophy and
fibrosis following primary or mesh herniorrhaphy. Annals of Surgery (submitted, pending
revisions).
5. Xing L, Culbertson EJ, Wen Y, Franz MG. Expression of tenomodulin in rat mesothelial
cells and its significance. In preparation.
6. Xing L, Culbertson EJ, Wen Y, Franz MG. Evaluation of fibroblast kinetic function in threedimensional culture: the matter of fibroblast-populated collagen lattice models. In
preparation.
7. Xing L, Culbertson EJ, Wen Y, Franz MG. Reactive oxygen species mediate bi-axial cyclic
strain-stimulated fibroblast proliferation. In preparation.
8. Xing L, Culbertson EJ, Wen Y, Franz MG. Early wound failure as the primary mechanism
for incisional hernia formation: a non-invasive method for studying laparotomy healing. In
preparation.
Poster Presentations:
1. Culbertson EJ, Xing L, Wen Y and Franz MG. Proliferative and cell morphology changes
to abdominal wall fibroblasts with strain and following strain removal. Moses Gunn
Research Conference. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. April 2010.
Oral Presentations:
1. Culbertson EJ, Xing L, Wen Y and Franz MG. Reversibility of abdominal wall atrophy and
fibrosis following primary or mesh herniorrhaphy. Michigan Chapter of the American
College of Surgeons 60th Annual Resident Surgeons Competition. Grand Rapids,
Michigan. April 2011.
2. Culbertson EJ, Xing L, Wen Y and Franz MG. Mesh herniorrhaphy reverses internal
oblique muscle atrophy and partially restores abdominal wall compliance while primary
repair does not. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery 2011; 127(5S):S26. Plastic Surgery
Research Council, 56th Annual Meeting. Louisville, Kentucky. April 2011.
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3. Culbertson EJ, Xing L, Wen Y and Franz MG. Mesh hernia repair partially restores
abdominal wall compliance while primary repair does not. Hernia 2011; 15(S1):S46. 14th
Annual Hernia Repair, American Hernia Society. San Francisco, California. March 2011.
4. Culbertson EJ, Xing L, Wen Y and Franz MG. Reversibility of abdominal wall atrophy
following hernia repair. William W. Coon Resident Research Minisymposium. University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. March 2011.
5. Culbertson EJ, Xing L, Wen Y and Franz MG. Loss of mechanical strain impairs
abdominal wall fibroblast proliferation and function. Academic Surgical Congress.
Huntington Beach, California. February 2011.
6. Culbertson EJ, Xing L, Wen Y and Franz MG. Loss of mechanical strain impairs
abdominal wall fibroblast proliferation and function in fibroblast populated collagen lattice
(FPCL). Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society. University
of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. September 2010.
7. Culbertson EJ, Napolitano LM. ACS COT PIPS program: maximal impact in a mature
trauma system. Michigan Chapter of the ACS 59th Annual Resident Surgeons Competition.
Thompsonville, Michigan. May 2010.
Awards:
1. Outstanding Poster award. Moses Gunn Research Conference, Ann Arbor, MI., 2010
2. National Institutes of Health - General Medical Sciences F32 Postdoctoral Fellowship
(5F32GM08873). Role of mechanical strain in incisional hernia fibroblast function.
University of Michigan, 2009-2011
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Paul DiMusto, M.D., B.S.
Academic Development Time: 2009-2011
Research Mentor(s): Gilbert Upchruch, Jr., M.D., Peter Henke, M.D., and
Jonathan Eliason, M.D.
Publications:
1. DiMusto PD and Orringer, MB. Transhiatal esophagectomy for distal and cardia cancers:
Implications of a positive gastric margin. Ann Thorac Surg 2007;83:1993-9.
2. DiMusto PD, Williams DM, Patel HJ, Trimarchi S, Eliason JL, and Upchurch GU.
Endovascular Management of Type B Aortic Dissections. J Vasc Surg 2010; 52:26S-36S.
3. DiMusto PD, Lu G, Ghosh A, Roelofs KJ, Sadiq O, McEvoy B, Laser A, Ailawadi G, Henke
PK, Eliason JL, Upchurch, GR. Increased JNK in Males Compared to Females in a Rodent
Model of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation. J Surg Res. 2012; 176(2):687-95.
4. DiMusto PD, Lu G, Ghosh A, Roelofs KJ, Sadiq O, McEvoy B, Laser A, Diaz JA, Wakefield
TW, Henke PK, Eliason JL, Upchurch, GR. Increased PAI-1 in Males Compared to
Females is Protective for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation in a Rodent Model. Am J
Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2012; 302(7):H1378-86
5. Bhamidipati CM, Mehta GS, Lu G, Moehle CW, Barbery C, DiMusto PD, Laser A, Kron IL,
Upchurch Jr. GR, Ailawadi G. Development of a novel model of aortic aneurysms using
peri-adventitial elastase. Surgery. 2012; 152(2):238-46.
6. Bhamidipati CM, Mehta GS, Lu G, Moehle CW, DiMusto PD, Laser A, Kron IL, Upchurch
Jr. GR, Ailawadi G. Doxycycline Inhibits Matrix Degradation and Prevents Loss of
Differentiated Smooth Muscle Cells in a Novel Periadventitial Elastase Abdominal
Aneurysm Model. Surgery 2012 (in press)
7. Laser A, Lu G, Ghosh A, Roelofs KJ, McEvoy B, DiMusto PD, Bhamidipati CM, Su G,
Zhao Y, Lau CL, Ailawadi G, Eliason JL, Henke PK, Upchurch GU. Differential Gender and
Species Specific Formation of Aneurysms Using a Novel Method of Inducing Abdominal
Aortic Aneurysms. J Surg Res 2012 May 18 E-pub ahead of print.
8. Ghosh A, DiMusto PD, Ehrlichman LK, Sadiq O, McEvoy B, Futchko JS, Henke PK,
Eliason JL, Upchurch GR. The Role of Extracellular Signal-Related Kinase During
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation. J Am Coll Surg. 2012: Aug 20 E pub ahead of print.
9. Laser A, Ghosh A, Roelofs KJ, Sadiq O, McEvoy B, DiMusto PD, Eliason JL, Henke PK,
Upchurch GR. Increased estrogen receptor alpha in experimental aortic aneurysms in
females compared with males. JACS 2012 (Submitted)
10. DiMusto PD and Upchurch GR. Pulsatile Abdominal Mass in Clinical Scenarios in General
Surgery. Dimick JB, Sonnenday CS, and Upchurch GR, eds. 2012.
11. DiMusto PD, Rectenwald JE, and Upchurch GR. Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis in Clinical
Scenarios in General Surgery. Dimick JB, Sonnenday CS, and Upchurch GR, eds. 2012.
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Poster Presentations:
1. DiMusto PD, Hendrix JM, Lucchesi BR. The effect of S1886 on the vasomotor response in
the canine coronary artery. University of Michigan Biomedical Research Forum, August
2003, Ann Arbor, MI.
2. Ghosh A, McEvoy B, Sadiq O, DiMusto PD, Laser A, Henke PK, Eliason JL, Upchurch GR.
Inhibition of AKT in Male And Female Aortic Smooth Muscle Cells is Associated With
Decreased MMP9 And 2 Activities. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology
2010 Scientific Sessions. April 8, 2010, San Francisco, CA.
3. DiMusto PD, Lu G, Ghosh A, Roelofs KJ, Sadiq O, McEvoy B, Laser A, Henke PK, Eliason
JL, Upchurch GR. Increased JNK in Males Compared to Females in a Rodent Model of
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation. Michigan State Medical Society Annual Scientific
Meeting, October 20, 2010, Troy, MI.
4. DiMusto PD, Lu G, Ghosh A, Roelofs KJ, Sadiq O, McEvoy B, Laser A, Henke PK, Eliason
JL, Ailawadi G, Upchurch GR. Increased JNK in Males Compared to Females in
Experimental Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. University of Virginia Surgery Department 10th
Annual Resident Research Day. April 26, 2011, Charlottesville, VA.
5. Laser A, Ghosh A, Roelofs KJ, Sadiq O, McEvoy B, DiMusto PD, Eliason JL, Henke PK,
Upchurch GR. Increased estrogen receptor alpha in experimental aortic aneurysms in
females compared with males. University of Virginia Surgery Department 10th Annual
Resident Research Day. April 26, 2011, Charlottesville, VA.
6. DiMusto PD, Lu G, Ghosh A, Roelofs KJ, McEvoy B, Sadiq O, Laser A, English, SJ, Henke
PK, Eliason JL, Upchurch GR. Sex Hormones and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation.
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology 2011 Scientific Sessions. April 30,
2011, Chicago, IL
Oral Presentations:
1. DiMusto PD, Gomes M, Ghosh A, Roelofs KJ, Ramacciotti E, Futchko J, Sadiq O, Henke
PK, Eliason JL, and Upchurch GR. Increased Serine Protease Activation is Associated
with AAA Formation in Males, but not in Females, in the Elastase Induced Rodent
Aneurysm Model. Presented at the 5th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, San Antonio,
TX, February 3, 2010.
2. DiMusto PD, Lu G, Ghosh A, Roelofs KJ, Sadiq O, McEvoy B, Laser A, Henke PK, Eliason
JL, Upchurch GR. Increased JNK in Males Compared to Females in a Rodent Model of
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation. Presented at:
- Midwestern Vascular Surgery Society Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, September 10,
2010.
- Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society Meeting, Ann Arbor, MI, September 25, 2010.
3. DiMusto PD, Lu G, Ghosh A, Roelofs KJ, Sadiq O, McEvoy B, Laser A, Henke PK, Eliason
JL, Upchurch GR. Increased PAI-1 in Females Compared to Males is Protective for
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Formation in a Rodent Model. Presented at:
- 6th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, Huntington Beach, CA, February 3, 2011.
- 23rd Annual Moses Gunn Research Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, May 12, 2011.
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58th Annual Michigan Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Meeting, Grand
Rapids, MI, May 20, 2011.
- Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Annual Summer
Conference, Bellaire, MI, August 5, 2011.
- Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society Meeting, Napa, CA, October 21, 2011.
4. Laser A, Ghosh A, Roelofs KJ, DiMusto PD, Sadiq O, McEvoy B, Deatrick KB, Eliason JL,
Henke PK, Upchurch, GR. Increased Estrogen Receptor Alpha Expression in Experimental
Aortic Aneurysms in Females Compared with Males. Presented at the American College of
Surgeons Clinical Congress, Washington, DC, October 2010.
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Awards:
1. Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society Jobst Award for Resident Vascular Research
2. Second Place Paper at the Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons
Meeting
3. S. Martin Lindenauer Award for Research and Education in Vascular Surgery
4. Frederick A. Coller Award for Best Overall Paper at the Michigan Chapter of the American
College of Surgeon's Meeting
5. Milton Bryant-Margaret Arnold Coller Meeting Award
6. Charles C. Guthrie Award for Outstanding Research from the Midwestern Vascular Surgery
Society
7. Greenfield Award for Research Excellence in Vascular Surgery
8. Society for Vascular Surgery Meeting Travel Award
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Kerianne Holman, M.D., MSc
Academic Development Time: 2009-2011
Research Mentor(s): John Birkmeyer,M.D., Justin Dimick, M.D., and
Rodney Hayward, M.D.
Publications:
1. Goodney PP, Travis LL, Nallamothu BK, Holman KH, Suckow B, Henke PK, et al.
Variation in the use of lower extremity vascular procedures for critical limb ischemia.
Circulation. In press.
2. Holman KH, Henke PK, Dimick JB, Birkmeyer JD. Racial disparities in the use of
revascularizations before leg amputation in Medicare patients. J Vasc Surg. 2011
Aug;54(2):420-426.e1. Epub 2011 May 14.
3. Holman KH, Hayward, RA. How to make market competition work in healthcare. Med
Care. 2011 Mar;49(3):240-4.
4. Holman KH. The value of screening mammography: Less than we had hoped for? The
ASBD Advisor. Winter 2011, Issue 1.
5. Quanstrum KH and Hayward RA. Lessons from the Mammography Wars. N Engl J Med.
2010 Sep 9;363(11):1076-9.
Poster Presentations:
6. Holman KH. Racial Disparities in End-of-Limb Care Among Medicare Amputees.
Presented at the 2010 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Meeting in
Atlanta, GA, on November 4, 2010.
Oral Presentations:
1. Holman KH. The Relationship between Intensity of Limb Salvage Care and Amputation
Rates among Medicare Beneficiaries. Presented at the Michigan Chapter of the American
College of Surgeons 58th Annual Meeting and 60th annual Resident Surgeons Competition
in Grand Rapids, MI, on May 20, 2011.
2. Quanstrum KH. Racial Disparities in End-of-Limb Care Among Medicare Amputees.
Presented at the Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, IN,
on September 9, 2010. Presented by Dr. Peter K. Henke on behalf of Kerianne H.
Quanstrum.
Awards:
1. Winner of the Fourth Annual Resident Essay Competition sponsored by the Resident and
Associate Society of the American College of Surgeons (RAS-ACS).
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Erica Proctor, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2009-2011
Research Mentor(s): Diane Simeone, M.D.
Publications:
1. Proctor EN, Simeone DM. Pancreatic Cancer Stem Cells. In: Scatena, R; Mordente, A;
Giardina, B., editors. Advances in Cancer Stem Cell Biology. 1st ed. New York. Springer;
2011.
Poster Presentations: N/A
Oral Presentations:
1. Proctor EN, Wu JJ, Hynes MJ, Dosch J, Simeone DM. Inhibition of the Notch Signaling
Pathway Targets Cancer Stem Cells in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Presented at:
Academic Surgical Congress; 2011 February 1-3; Huntington Beach, CA.
2. Proctor EN, Wu JJ, Hynes MJ, Dosch J, Simeone DM. Inhibition of the Notch Signaling
Pathway Targets Cancer Stem Cells in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma. Presented at:
23rd Annual Moses Gunn Resident Research Conference; 2011 May 12; Ann Arbor, MI.
Awards:
1. American College of Surgeons Resident Research Scholarship, 2009-2011
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Peter Sassalos, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2009-2011
Research Mentor(s): Robert Bartlett M.D.
Publications:
1. Camboni D, Akay B, Sassalos P, Toomasian JM, Haft JW, Bartlett RH, Cook KE. Use of
venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation and an atrial septostomy for pulmonary
and right ventricular failure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Jan;91(1):144-9.
2. Sassalos P, Camboni D, Rojas-Pena A, Boothman EL, Menchak SA, Pohlmann JR, Koch
DL, Toomasian JM, Bartlett RH, Cook KE. Novel Bridge to Lung Transplantation in
Pulmonary Hypertension Using Atrial Septostomy and Veno-Venous Extracorporeal
Support. ASAIO J 2010;56:97.
3. Rojas-Pena A, Sassalos P, Sall L, Koch KL, Martusiewicz MN, Cook KE, Bartlett RH,
Punch J. Extracorporeal Support in Non-Heparinized Donors After Cardiac Death (DCD).
ASAIO J 2010;56:118
Poster Presentations:
1. Sassalos P, Camboni D, Rojas-Pena A, Lee ML, Scipione CN, Boothman EL, Menchak
SA, Koch KL, Toomasian JM, Haft JW, Bartlett RH, Cook KE. “Novel Bridge to Lung
Transplantation in Pulmonary Hypertension Using Atrial Septostomy and Veno-Venous
Extracorporeal Life Support.” Poster presentation at the2010 Coller Society annual meeting
2. Sassalos P, Camboni D, Rojas-Pena A, Boothman EL, Menchak SA, Pohlmann JR, Koch
KL, Toomasian JM, Bartlett RH, Cook KE. “Novel Bridge to Lung Transplantation in
Pulmonary Hypertension Using Atrial Septostomy and Veno-Venous Extracorporeal
Support.” Poster presentation at the 2010 American Society for Artificial Internal Organs
(ASAIO) annual national conference
3. Sassalos P, Camboni D, Rojas-Pena A, Boothman EL, Menchak SA, Pohlmann JR, Koch
KL, Toomasian JM, Bartlett RH, Cook KE. “Novel Bridge to Lung Transplantation in
Pulmonary Hypertension Using Atrial Septostomy and Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Life
Support.” Poster presentation at the 2010 Moses Gunn annual research conference
Oral Presentations:
1. “Novel Bridge to Lung Transplantation in Pulmonary Hypertension Using Atrial Septostomy
and Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Life Support.” Oral presentation at the 2010 Michigan
Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (MSTCVS) annual meeting
2. “Novel Bridge to Lung Transplantation in Pulmonary Hypertension Using Atrial Septostomy
and Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Life Support.” Oral presentation at the 2010 Michigan
Chapter of the American College of Surgeons (MCACS) annual meeting
Awards:
1. Michigan Chapter of American College of Surgeons 2010 Annual Meeting Transplantation
Award, 2010
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Filip Bednar, M.D., Ph.D.
Academic Development Time: 2010-2012
Research Mentor(s): Diane Simeone, M.D., and Marina Pasca di Magliano,
Ph.D.
Publications:
1. Proctor E, Lee CJ, Heidt DG, Li C, Bednar F, and Simeone DM. Bmi1 Enhances
Tumorigenicity and Cancer Stem Cell Function in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma. PLoS ONE
(in revision).
2. Collins MA, Brisset JC, Zhang Y, Bednar F, Pierre J, Heist KA, Galban CJ, Galban S,
Pasca di Magliano MJ. Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer Is Dependent on Oncogenic Kras in
Mice. PLoS ONE. 2012 (accepted, in press).
3. Bednar F, Simeone DM. Metformin and Cancer Stem Cells: Old Drug, New Targets.
Cancer Prev. Res. 2012; 5(3):351-54.
4. Collins MA, Bednar F, Zhang Y, Brisset JC, Galban S, Galban C, Rakshit S, Flannagan K,
Adsay NV, Pasca di Magliano MJ. Continuous Requirement for Oncogenic Kras in Murine
Pancreatic Cancer. J. Clin. Invest. 2012; 122(2):639-53.
5. Bednar F and Simeone DM. Pancreatic Cancer Stem Cell Biology and Its Therapeutic
Implications. J. Gastroent. 2011; 46(12):1345-52.
6. Bednar F and Simeone DM. Pancreatic Cancer Stem Cells and Relevance to Cancer
Treatments. J. Cell. Biochem. 2009; 107(1):40-45.
Poster Presentations
1. Bednar F, Zhang Y, Nakada D, Simeone DM, Morrison SJ, Pasca di Magliano MJ. Bmi1 is
Required for Murine Pancreatic Cancer Initiation. Presented at: AACR Special Conference
– Pancreatic Cancer: Progress and Challenges. June 18-21, 2012. Lake Tahoe, NV, USA.
2. Wang L, Yang H, Bednar F, Zhang Y, Leflein J, Detzler T, Ney GM, Pasca di Magliano MJ,
Simeone DM. ATDC synergizes with oncogenic Kras to induce invasive pancreatic
adenocarcinoma in transgenic mice. Presented at: AACR Special Conference – Pancreatic
Cancer: Progress and Challenges. June 18-21, 2012. Lake Tahoe, NV, USA.
3. Zhang Y, Bednar F, Yan W, Collins MA, Rakshit S, Pasca di Magliano MJ. IL6 signaling is
required for pancreatitis-induced pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia progression and
maintenance in mice. Presented at: AACR Special Conference – Pancreatic Cancer:
Progress and Challenges. June 18-21, 2012. Lake Tahoe, NV, USA.
4. Collins MA, Brisset JC, Bednar F, Zhang Y, Rakshit S, Adsay NV, Galban C, Galban S,
and Pasca di Magliano MJ. Kras Dependency in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer. Presented
at: 24th Annual Moses Gunn Research Conference, Department of Surgery, University of
Michigan. April 19, 2012. Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
5. Wang L, Yang H, Bednar F, Ney GM, Pasca di Magliano MJ, and Simeone DM. ATDC
Synergizes with Oncogenic Kras to Induce Invasive Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma in
Transgenic Mice. 24th Annual Moses Gunn Research Conference, Department of Surgery,
University of Michigan. April 19, 2012. Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
6. Collins MA, Brisset JC, Bednar F, Zhang Y, Rakshit S, Adsay NV, Galban C, Galban S,
and Pasca di Magliano MJ. Kras Dependency in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer. Presented
at: 2011 Cancer Center Research Fall Symposium. November 11, 2011. University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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7. Bednar F, Goto M, Hynes MJ, Pasca di Magliano MJ, and Simeone DM. EpithelialMesenchymal Transition Mediates the Aggressiveness of Pancreatic Ductal
Adenocarcinoma. Presented at: 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Pancreatic
Association. November 2-5, 2011. Chicago, IL, USA.
8. Collins MA, Brisset JC, Bednar F, Zhang Y, Rakshit S, Adsay NV, Galban C, Galban S,
and Pasca di Magliano MJ. Kras Dependency in Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer. Presented
at: 42nd Annual Meeting of the American Pancreatic Association. November 2-5, 2011.
Chicago, IL, USA.
9. Wang L, Bednar F, Yang H, Wu J, Zhang Y, Detzler T, Ney GM, Pasca di Magliano MJ,
and Simeone DM. ATDC Synergizes with Oncogenic Kras to Induce Invasive Pancreatic
Adenocarcinoma in Transgenic Mice. Presented at: 42nd Annual Meeting of the American
Pancreatic Association. November 2-5, 2011. Chicago, IL, USA.
10. Bednar F, Hynes MJ, Pasca di Magliano MJ, and Simeone DM. Role for EpithelialMesenchymal Transition in Aggressiveness of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.
Presented at: 8th International Symposium, Center for Organogenesis, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. May 13-14, 2011.
11. Collins MA, Bednar F, Zhang Y, Rakshit S, Flannagan KS, Adsay NV, and Pasca di
Magliano MJ. The Role of K-ras in Pancreatic Cancer Progression and Maintenance.
Presented at: 8th International Symposium, Center for Organogenesis, University of
Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA. May 13-14, 2011.
Oral Presentations:
1. Bednar F, Goto M, Hynes MJ, Pasca di Magliano MJ, Simeone DM. Epithelial
Mesenchymal Transition Mediates the Aggressiveness of Pancreatic Ductal
Adenocarcinoma. Presented at: 24th Annual Moses Gunn Research Conference,
Department of Surgery, University of Michigan. April 19, 2012. Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
2. Bednar F, Pasca di Magliano MJ. Pancreatic Cancer: Exploring a Deadly Disease in
Mouse Models. Presented at: Center for Organogenesis Crosstalk Series, University of
Michigan. April 12, 2012. Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
3. Bednar F. Cancer Stem Cells in Murine Models of Pancreatic Cancer. Presented at:
Center for Organogenesis Seminar, University of Michigan. November 29, 2011. Ann
Arbor, MI, USA.
4. Bednar F, Goto M, Pasca di Magliano MJ, and Simeone DM. Epithelial-Mesenchymal
Transition Correlates with Increased Aggressiveness in a Murine Model of Pancreatic
Adenocarcinoma. Presented at: 58th Annual Meeting of the Michigan Chapter of the
American College of Surgeons. May 19-20, 2011. Grand Rapids, MI, USA.
5. Bednar F and Simeone DM. Pancreatic Cancer Stem Cells: Implications for Treatment of
Pancreatic Cancer. Presented at: 1st Japanese Society of Gastroenterology International
Topic Conference – Stem Cells in Digestive Organs. Sept. 25-26, 2010. Kamakura City,
Japan.
Awards:
1. 2nd Prize Abstract – 2012 Cancer Center Fall Research Symposium, University of Michigan.
2. Best Oral Presentation – 24th Annual Moses Gunn Research Conference, Department of
Surgery, University of Michigan – 2012.
3. Robert V. Danto Cancer Research Award – Michigan Chapter of the American College of
Surgeons – 2011.
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4. Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award in Organogenesis, Center for
Organogenesis, University of Michigan – 2010-2012.
5. American College of Surgeons Resident Research Fellowship – 2010-2012.
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Sean English, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2010-2012
Research Mentor(s): Gilbert R Upchurch, M.D., and Peter K Henke, M.D.
Publications:
1. English SJ, Upchurch GR, Jr. “Pathogenesis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms.” Stanley
JC, Veith FJ, Wakefield TW (eds). Current Therapy in Vascular and Endovascular
Surgery, 5th ed. Elsevier, In Press.
2. English SJ, Piert MR, Diaz JA, Gordon D, Ghosh A, D’Alecy LG, Whitesall SE, Sharma
AK, Sherman PS, Quesada CA, Pechota A, Luke CE, Elfline MA, McEvoy BS, Eliason JL,
Henke PK, Upchurch GR, Jr. “Increased 18F-FDG Uptake Is Predictive of Rupture in a
Novel Rat Aortic Aneurysm Rupture Model.” Submitted to Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol.
3. English SJ, Diaz JA, Shao X, Gordon D, Bevard M Su G, Ghosh A, Sherman PS,
Quesada CA, Rogers VE, Pechota A, Eliason JL, Henke PK, Upchurch GR, Jr and Piert
MR. “Utility of 18F-FDG and 11C-PBR28 for the assessment of rat aortic aneurysm
inflammation.” Submitted to J Nucl Med.
Poster Presentations:
1. English SJ, Piert MR, Diaz JA, Shao, Bevard M, Gordon D, Su G, Sherman PS,
Quesada CA, Holt LT, Rogers VE, Bhamidipati CM, DiMusto PD, Henke PK, Upchurch
GR. “Use of 18F-FDG and 11C-PBR28 micro-PET to assess inflammation associated
with rat abdominal aortic aneurysm development.” Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society
Annual Meeting, September 2011.
2. English SJ, Piert MR, Diaz JA, Ghosh A, Sherman PS, Quesada CA, Pechota A, Eliason
JL, Henke PK, Upchurch GR, Jr. “Increased 18F-FDG Uptake in the Aortic Wall of βaminopropionitrile Exposed Rats May be Predictive of AAA Rupture.” 24th Annual Moses
Gunn Research Conference, April 2012.
3. English SJ, Piert MR, Diaz JA, Ghosh A, Sherman PS, Quesada CA, Pechota A, Eliason
JL, Henke PK, Upchurch GR, Jr. “Increased 18F-FDG Uptake in the Aortic Wall of βaminopropionitrile Exposed Rats May be Predictive of AAA Rupture.” Atherosclerosis,
Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology 2012 Scientific Sessions, April 2012.
4. Xia S, Sherman PS, Quesada CA, Xueding W, English SJ, Piert MR. “Performance of
11C-PBR28 in 3 rat models of inflammation.” Society of Nuclear Medicine 2012 Annual
Meeting, June 2012.
5. Piert MR, Shao X, Sherman PS, Quesada CA, Upchurch GR, English SJ. “Inflammation in
rat abdominal aortic aneurysm development assessed with 18F-FDG and 11C-PBR28.”
Society of Nuclear Medicine Annual Meeting, June 2012.
Oral Presentations:
1. English SJ, Piert MR, Diaz JA, Shao, Bevard M, Gordon D, Su G, Sherman PS,
Quesada CA, Holt LT, Rogers VE, Bhamidipati CM, DiMusto PD, Henke PK, Ailawadi G,
Upchurch GR. “Use of 18F-FDG and 11C-PBR28 micro-PET to assess inflammation
associated with rat abdominal aortic aneurysm development.” Geisinger Abdominal Aortic
Aneurysm Epidemiology, Genetics, and Pathophysiology Symposium, October 2011.
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2. English SJ, Piert MR, Diaz JA, Shao, Bevard M, Gordon D, Su G, Sherman PS,
Quesada CA, Holt LT, Rogers VE, Bhamidipati CM, DiMusto PD, Henke PK, Ailawadi G,
Upchurch GR. “Use of 18F-FDG micro-PET to assess inflammation associated with rat
abdominal aortic aneurysm development.” 57th Frederick A Coller Surgical Society Annual
Meeting, October 2011.
3. English SJ, Piert MR, Diaz JA, Shao, Bevard M, Gordon D, Su G, Sherman PS,
Quesada CA, Holt LT, Rogers VE, Bhamidipati CM, DiMusto PD, Henke PK, Ailawadi G,
Upchurch GR. “Use of 18F-FDG and 11C-PBR28 micro-PET to assess inflammation
associated with rat abdominal aortic aneurysm development.” 97th Annual Clinical
Congress American College of Surgeons, October 2011.
4. English SJ, Piert MR, Diaz JA, Sherman PS, Quesada CA, Holt LT, Whitesall SE,
D’Alecy LG, Luke CE, Elfine MA, McEvoy BS, Gordon D, Henke PK, and Upchurch GR Jr.
Use of invasive and noninvasive techniques to evaluate a model of rat AAA development
and rupture. 10th Annual Greenfield Research Awards, April 2012.
5. English SJ, Wakefield TW. “Increased 18F-FDG Uptake in the Aortic Wall of Betaaminopropionitrile Exposed Rats May be Predictive of AAA Rupture” 59th Annual Meeting
& 61st Annual Resident Surgeons Competition of the Michigan Chapter of the American
College of Surgeons, May 2012.
6. English SJ, Piert MR, Diaz JA, Gordon D, Ghosh A, Sherman PS, Quesada CA, Pechota
A, Luke CE, Elfline MA, McEvoy BS, Eliason JL, Henke PK, Upchurch GR, Jr. “Increased
18F-FDG Uptake in the Aortic Walls of β-aminopropionitrile Exposed Rats Is Predictive of
AAA Rupture in a Novel AAA Rupture Model.” 81st William J Mayo Lecture in Surgery,
Resident Presentations, May 2012.
7. English SJ, Piert MR, Diaz JA, Gordon D, Ghosh A, Sherman PS, Quesada CA, Pechota
A, Luke CE, Elfline MA, McEvoy BS, Eliason JL, Henke PK, Upchurch GR, Jr. “Increased
18F-FDG Uptake in the β-aminopropionitrile Exposed Rat AAA Wall Is Predictive of AAA
Rupture in a Novel AAA Rupture Model.” 7th Annual William W. Coon, M.D. Lectureship,
Resident Presentations, May 2012.
8. English SJ, Piert MR, Diaz JA, Gordon D, Ghosh A, Sherman PS, Quesada CA, Pechota
A, Luke CE, Elfline MA, McEvoy BS, Eliason JL, Henke PK, Upchurch GR, Jr. “Increased
18F-FDG Uptake in the β-aminopropionitrile Exposed Rat AAA Wall Is Predictive of AAA
Rupture in a Novel AAA Rupture Model.” Michigan Society of Thoracic and
Cardiovascular Surgeons Annual Summer Conference, August 2012.
9. English SJ, Piert MR, Diaz JA, Gordon D, Ghosh A, Sherman PS, Quesada CA,
Whitesall SE, D’Alecy, Pechota A, Luke CE, Elfline MA, McEvoy BS, Eliason JL, Henke
PK, Upchurch GR, Jr. “Increased 18F-FDG Uptake in the Aortic Wall of βaminopropionitrile Exposed Rats Is Predictive of Rupture in a Novel AAA Rupture Model.”
58th Frederick A Coller Surgical Society Annual Meeting, September 2012.
Awards:
1. NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award for an Individual Postdoctoral
Fellow (F32), funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, March 2010.
2. CVC Inaugural Grant Fund, University of Michigan Health System Cardiovascular Center,
April 2010.
3. NIH Clinical Loan Repayment Program, funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute, August 2010.
4. Society for Vascular Surgery Travel Scholarship, Vascular Annual Meeting, June 2011.
5. Best Scientific Poster Award. Midwestern Vascular Surgical Society Annual Meeting,
September 2011.
6. Young Investigator Award, Geisinger Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Epidemiology,
Genetics, and Pathophysiology Symposium, October 2011.
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7. Greenfield Research Award, Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery,
University of Michigan, April 2012.
8. D. Emerick Szilagyi Michigan Vascular Prize, Michigan Chapter of the American College
of Surgeons 59th Annual Meeting and 61st Annual Resident Surgeons Competition, May
2012.
9. Society for Vascular Surgery Travel Scholarship, Vascular Annual Meeting, June 2012.
10. Best Scientific Paper Award, Resident Research Competition, Michigan Society of
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons Annual Summer Conference, August 2012.
11. Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society Jobst Award for resident vascular research. 58th
Frederick A Coller Surgical Society Annual Meeting, September 2012.
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Danielle Fritze, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2010-2012
Research Mentor(s): Michael Mulholland, M.D., Ph.D.
Publications:
1. Fritze D, Doherty GM. Surgical management of cervical lymph nodes in differentiated
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7.
thyroid cancer. Otolaryngologic clinics of North America. 2010;43(2):285-300, viii. Epub
2010/06/01.
Fritze D, Englesbe MJ, Campbell DA, Jr. Oral antibiotics to prevent surgical site
infections following colon surgery. Advances in surgery. 2011;45:141-53. Epub
2011/10/01.
Fritze D, Mulholland MW. Concepts in Surgery of the Small Intestine and Appendix. In:
Scott-Connor C, editor. Chassin's Operative Strategy in General Surgery: Springer; 2012.
Fritze D, Mulholland MW, Zhang W. Thrombin and Vagal Dysfunction in Inflammatory
Bowel Disease. In: Stief T, editor. Thrombin: Function and Pathophysiology: Nova
Science; 2011.
Fritze D, Mulholland MW, Zhang W. Protease-Activated Receptor-2 in the Enteric
Nervous System. Trypsin: Structure, Biosynthesis, and Functions: Nova Science; 2012.
Li JY, Chai B, Zhang W, Wu X, Zhang C, Fritze D, et al. Ankyrin repeat and SOCS box
containing protein 4 (Asb-4) colocalizes with insulin receptor substrate 4 (IRS4) in the
hypothalamic neurons and mediates IRS4 degradation. BMC neuroscience. 2011;12:95.
Epub 2011/10/01.
Mulholland MW, Hussain H, Fritze D. Hepatic Cyst Disease. In: Yeo CJea, editor.
Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 7th ed: Elsevier; 2011.
Poster Presentations: N/A
Oral Presentations:
1. Fritze D, Zhang W, Mulholland MW. Ghrelin mediates development of glucose intolerance
induced by mTOR inhibition. Michigan Chapter of the American College of Surgeons;
Grand Rapids, MI. 2011.
Awards: N/A
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Brian Gray, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2010-2012
Research Mentor(s): George Mychaliska, M.D., and Robert Bartlett, M.D.
Publications:
1. Gray BW, Tochman SW, Drongowski RA, Fifer CG, Mychaliska GB, Kunisaki SM.
Contemporary outcomes in infants with major congenital heart disease and Bochdalek
diaphragmatic hernia. In press – Ann Thorac Surg.
2. Gray BW, Gonzalez R, Warrier KS, Stephens LA, Drongowski RA, Pipe SW, Mychaliska
GB. Characterization of central venous catheter-associated deep venous thrombosis in
infants. J Pediatr Surg, 2012 Jun;47(6):1159-66.
3. Gray BW, El-Sabbagh A, Rojas-Pena A, Kim AC, Gadepalli S, Koch KL, Capizzani TR,
Bartlett RH, Mychaliska GB. Development of an Artificial Placenta IV: 24 hour venovenous extracorporeal life support in premature
lambs. ASAIO J. 2012 Mar;8(2):14854.
4. Gray BW, Drongowski RA, Hirschl RB, Geiger JD. Restorative proctocolectomy without
diverting ileostomy in children with ulcerative colitis. J Pediatr Surg. 2012 Jan;47(1):204-8.
5. Gray BW, El-Sabbagh A, Zakem SJ, Koch KL, Rojas-Pena A, Owens GE, Bocks, ML,
Rabah R, Bartlett RH, Mychaliska GB. Development of an Artificial Placenta V: 70 hour
veno-venous extracorporeal life support after ventilatory
failure in premature lambs. In
press – J Pediatr Surg.
6. El-Sabbagh A, Shaffer AW, Gray BW, Rojas-Pena A, Zakem SJ, Drongowski RA,
Shellhaas RA, Barks JD, Bartlett RH, Mychaliska GB. Development of an Artificial Placenta
VI: A focus on cerebral oxygenation in a veno-venous extracorporeal life support premature
lamb model. Submitted to Neonatology – Fetal and Neonatal Research.
7. Gray BW, Haft JW, Hirsch JC, Annich GM, Hirschl RB, Bartlett RH. Extracorporeal Life
Support: Experience with 2000 Patients. In preparation.
Poster Presentations:
1. Gray BW, Haft JW, Hirsch JC, Annich GM, Hirschl RB, Bartlett RH. Extracorporeal life
support: Experience with 2000 patients. Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Annual
Conference. September 2012, Seattle, WA.
2. Gray BW, Dar MH, Saadeh Y, Rojas-Pena A, Punch JD, Bartlett RH. Prolonged ex-vivo
warm perfusion of kidneys in a porcine model. Moses Gunn Research Conference. May
2012, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
3. Shaffer AW, El-Sabbagh A, Gray BW, Rojas-Pena A, Zakem SJ, Drongowski R, Bartlett
RH, Mychaliska GB. Development of an Artificial Placenta VI: cerebral perfusion is
maintained in a veno-venous extracorporeal life support lamb model. Moses Gunn
Research Conference. May 2012, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
4. Gray BW, Kim A, El-Sabbagh A, Rojas A, Reoma J, Son S, Gadepalli S, Koch K,
Capizanni T, Cook K, Hirschl R, Bartlett R, Mychaliska G. Development of an artificial
placenta for support of premature infants. Academic Surgical Congress. February 2012,
Las Vegas, NV.
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5. Gray BW, Tochman SW, Drongowski RA, Fifer CG, Mychaliska GB, Kunisaki SM.
Outcomes in patients with congenital diaphragmatic hernia and major cardiac anomalies: A
15-year experience. American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference. October 2011,
Boston, MA.
6. El-Sabbagh A, Gray BW, Rojas-Pena A, Koch KL, Bartlett RH, Mychaliska GB.
Development of an Artificial Placenta: 24 hour veno-venous extracorporeal life support in
premature lambs. Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Annual Conference.
September 2011, Scottsdale, AZ,.
Oral Presentations:
1. Gray BW, Bryner B, El-Sabbagh A, Rojas-Pena A, Owens GE, Bocks ML, Bartlett RH,
Mychaliska GB. Survival to discharge in a premature lamb after 3 days of VV-ECLS
artificial placenta support. Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Annual Conference.
September 2012, Seattle, WA.
2. Gray BW, El-Sabbagh A, Koch KL, Zakem SJ, Rojas-Pena A, Owens GE, Bocks ML,
Rabah R, Bartlett RH, Mychaliska GB. Development of an Artificial Placenta V: 70 hour
Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Life Support after Ventilatory Failure in Premature Lambs.
American Pediatric Surgical Association Annual
Meeting. May 2012, San Antonio, TX.
3. Gray BW, El-Sabbagh A, Koch KL, Zakem SJ, Rojas-Pena A, Rabah R, Bartlett RH,
Mychaliska GB. Development of an Artificial Placenta V: 70 hour Veno-Venous
Extracorporeal Life Support after Ventilatory Failure in Premature Lambs. Moses Gunn
Research Conference. May 2012. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
4. Gray BW, Gonzalez R, Warrier, KS, Stephens LA, Drongowski RA, Pipe SW, Mychaliska
GB. Characterization of central venous catheter-associated deep venous thrombosis in
infants. American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference. October 2011, Boston,
MA.
5. Gray BW, El-Sabbagh A, Rojas A, Koch KL, Bartlett RH, Mychaliska GB. Development of
an Artificial Placenta: 24 hour veno-venous extracorporeal life support in premature lambs.
American Society of Artificial Internal Organs Annual Conference. June 2011, Washington,
D.C.
6. Gray BW, Drongowski RA, Hirschl RB, Geiger JD. Restorative proctocolectomy without
diverting ileostomy in children with ulcerative colitis. American Pediatric Surgical
Association Annual Meeting. May 2011, Palm Desert, CA.
7. Gray BW, El-Sabbagh A, Rojas A, Koch KL, Bartlett RH, Mychaliska GB. Development of
an Artificial Placenta: 24 hour veno-venous extracorporeal life support in premature lambs.
Michigan Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Annual Meeting Resident Surgeons
Competition. May 2011, Grand Rapids, MI.
8. Gray BW, El-Sabbagh A, Rojas A, Koch KL, Bartlett RH, Mychaliska GB. Development of
an Artificial Placenta: can fetal circulation be maintained using a veno-venous
extracorporeal life support model? Moses Gunn Research Conference. May 2011,
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
9. Gray BW, Drongowski RA, Hirschl RB, Geiger JD. Laparoscopic-assisted restorative
proctocolectomy in children with ulcerative colitis: is diverting ileostomy necessary?
International Pediatric Endosurgery Group Annual Congress. May 2011, Prague, Czech
Republic.
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Awards:
1. Hartwell Foundation Biomedical Research Fellowship, 2010-2012
2. Alexander J. Walt Award, Michigan Chapter of the American College of Surgeons Resident
Surgeons Research Competition, 2011
3. American Society for Artificial Internal Organs For Young Innovators Fellowship Award,
2011
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Chris Scipione, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2010-2012
Research Mentor(s): Keith Cook Ph.D., and Robert Bartlett, M.D.
Publications:
1. Scipione CN, Chang AC, Pickens A, Lau CL, Orringer MB. Transhiatal esophagectomy in
the profoundly obese: implications and experience. Ann Thorac Surg. 2007 Aug;84(2):37682; discussion 383.
2. Schewe RE, Scipione CN, Koch KL, Cook KE. In-Parallel Attachment of a Low-Resistance
Compliant Thoracic Artificial Lung Under Rest and Simulated Exercise. Annals of Thoracic
Surgery September, 2012
3. Scipione CN, Schewe RE, Koch KL, Iyengar A, Cook KE. In-Series Use of a LowResistance Compliant Thoracic Artificial Lung Under Rest and Simulated Exercise.
Submitted to JTCVS.
4. Scipione CN, Iyengar A, Sheth P, Ohye RG, DeVaney E, Bove EL, Hirsch JC. Association
of Postoperative Complications with Intraoperative Blood Product Transfusions in Pediatric
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery Patients. Pending Submission to Annals of Thoracic
Surgery.
5. Scipione CN, Iyengar A, Rigger LQ, Ohye RG, DeVaney E, Bove EL, Hirsch JC.
Preoperative Predictors of Intraoperative Blood Transfusion in Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Cases. Pending Submission.
Poster Presentations:
1. In-Parallel Attachment of a Low-Resistance Compliant Thoracic Artificial Lung Under Rest
and Simulated Exercise. 57th ASAIO Conference. Washington, D.C. 2012.
2. Association of Postoperative Complications with Intraoperative Blood Product Transfusions
in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery Patients. Accepted for presentation at 49th
Annual STS conference. Los Angeles, CA in January 2013.
Oral Presentations:
1. Transhiatal esophagectomy in the profoundly obese: implications and experience. 43rd
Annual STS Conference. San Diego, CA. January 2007.
2. In-Series Use of a Low-Resistance Compliant Thoracic Artificial Lung Under Rest and
Simulated Exercise. 57th ASAIO Conference. San Francisco, CA. June 2012.
3. Association of Postoperative Complications with Intraoperative Blood Product Transfusions
in Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery Patients. . CHSS & ECHSA 3rd Joint
Meeting. Chicago, IL. September 2012.
4. Preoperative Predictors of Intraoperative Blood Transfusion in Congenital Cardiac Surgery
Cases. 2nd Annual Joint Conference on Advances in Pediatric Cardiovascular Disease
Management. Traverse City, MI. September 2012
Awards: N/A
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Micah Girotti, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2011-2013
Research Mentor(s): Justin Dimick, M.D., and Peter Henke, M.D.
Publications:
1. Brooke BS, De Martino R, Girotti ME, Dimick JB, Goodney PP. Developing Strategies for
Predicting and Preventing Readmissions in Vascular Surgery. J Vasc Surg. 2012
Aug;56(2):556-62.
2. Girotti ME, Ko C, Dimick JB. Hospital Quality Ratings and Classification of Morbidity in
Vascular Surgery. Accepted for publication to the Journal of Vascular Surgery, 6/13/2012.
3. Girotti ME, Henke P, Dimick JB. Racial Disparities and Site of Care in Readmissions After
Major Vascular Surgery. Submitted Fall 2012 to the Journal of Vascular Surgery.
4. Vandy FC, Girotti ME, Deeb, GM, Williams, D, Dasika NL, Eliason JL, Patel HJ. Iliofemoral
Complications Associated with Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: Frequency, Risk
Factors, and Early and Late Outcomes. Submitted Fall 2012 to the Journal of Vascular
Surgery.
5. Girotti ME, Revels S, Dimick JB. Racial Disparities and Site of Care in Readmission After
Major Surgery. Submitted Fall 2012 to the Annals of Surgery.
Poster Presentations:
1. Girotti ME, Revels S, Dimick JB. Racial Disparities and Site of Care in
Readmission After Major Surgery. Presented at the 2012 Moses Gunn Research
Conference.
Oral Presentations:
1. Girotti M, Henke P, Dimick J B. Racial Disparities in Readmission Rates Among Medicare
Beneficiaries Undergoing Aortic Aneurysm Surgery. Presented at Academic Surgical
Congress, February 2012.
2. Girotti M, Ko C, Dimick JB. Hospital Quality Ratings and Classification of Morbidity in
Vascular Surgery. Presented at Academic Surgical Congress, February 2012, & Moses
Gunn Research Conference, May 2012.
3. Vandy FC, Girotti M, Deeb GM, Williams D, Dasika, N, Eliason J, Patel H. Iliofemoral
Complications Associated with Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair: Frequency, Risk
Factors, and Early and Late Outcomes. Presented at Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery
by first author, March 2012.
4. Girotti ME, Henke P, Dimick JB. Racial Disparities and Site of Care in Readmissions After
Major Vascular Surgery. Presented at Society for Vascular Surgery, June 2012.
5. Girotti ME, Revels S, Dimick JB. Racial Disparities and Site of Care in Readmission After
Major Surgery. Presented at 2012 American College of Surgeons, October 2012.
6. Girotti ME, Birkmeyer JD, Dimick JB. Discharge Planning Practices And Readmission After
Major Surgery. Accepted for presentation at 2013 Academic Surgical Congress, February
2013.
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7. Girotti ME, Eliason JL, Dimick JB, Henke PK. Patient-Centered Outcomes and Riskadjusted Hospital Mortality In Major Vascular Surgery. Accepted for presentation at 2013
Peripheral Vascular Surgical Society, February 2013.
Awards:
1. NIH T32 Training Grant (Vascular) (Full-time salary support, tuition and travel/educational
funds)
2. Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society Resident Research Award ($15,000)
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Andrea Obi, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2011-2013
Research Mentor(s): Tom Wakefield, M.D.
Publications:
1. East AT, Wakefield TW. What is the optimal duration of treatment for DVT? An update on
evidence-based medicine of treatment for DVT. Semin Vasc Surg. 2010 Sep;23(3):182-91.
2. Diaz JA, Obi AT, Myers DD Jr, Wrobleski SK, Henke PK, Mackman N, Wakefield TW.
Critical review of mouse models of venous thrombosis. Arterioscler Thromb Vas Biol. 2012
Mar;32(3):556-62.
3. Wakefield, TW, Campbell, D, Obi AT, Henke PK, Knepper, J, Rectenwald, J, Vandy, F.
“Venous Thromboembolic Disease” Moore, W, editor. Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
8th edition: Elsevier; Forthcoming 2013.
4. Obi AT, Alvarez R, Diaz JA, Myers DD, Henke PK, Wakefield TW. “Pathophysiology of
Thrombosis” Farber, A, editor. Vascular Imaging and Endovascular Interventions. Jaypee
Publishing; Forthcoming 2013.
5. Obi AT, Park PK, Rectenwald JE, Novelli P, Waldvogel J, Haft JW, Napolitano LM. Inferior
Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement Before ECMO Decannulation. ASAIO Journal, accepted
for publication.
Poster Presentations:
1. AT Obi, RM Reddy, MS Daskin, AEM Cohn, S Sun, Z Chen, A Gulati, X Xu. Evaluating
and Analyzing Conflicts Between ACGME Restrictions and Adequate Training
Opportunities for Transplant Surgery. Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in
Health Care, Baltimore, MD. 12 March 2012.
2. T East, S Culver, K Henning, J Kalin, M Arrick, A East, T Homnick, D Homnick, AT Obi.
Survival and Growth Strategies of a 501(c)(3) Organization in a Tough Economic Climate:
Collaborations with Hospital Systems and Utilization of Volunteers. Sustainable
Connections and Collaborations for Health & Social Justice Symposium, Ann Arbor MI. 24
March 2012.
3. AT Obi, TW Wakefield, N Ballard-Lipka, DM Farris, KJ Roelofs, PK Henke, JA Diaz.
Matrix Metalloproteinase Regulation is Independent of TGF-β in a PAI-1 Knock Out Mouse
Model of Venous Thrombosis. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, Chicago
IL. 18 April 2012.
4. B Jacobs, AT Obi, JE Rectenwald, PK Henke, P Park, TW Wakefield, LM Napolitano.
Venous Thromboembolism in Critically Ill Patients with Severe ARDS due to 2009 H1N1
Influenza A: Role of Prophylactic Anticoagulation. 24th Annual Moses Gunn Research
Conference, University of Michigan, 19 April 2012.
5. AT Obi, LL McCormick, R Alvarez, K Gallagher, JE Rectenwald. Feasibility of Transfer to
Tertiary Care Center for Emergency Endovascular Aneurysm Repair: 5 Year Experience
at a Single Regionalized Referral Institution. Midwestern Vascular Annual Meeting,
Milwaukee, WI. 6 September 2012.
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Oral Presentations:
1. AT Obi, TW Wakefield Biomarkers and Beyond: The Potential Role of Metabolomics in
Advancing Venous Thromboembolism Research. 10th Annual Greenfield Research Awards,
5 April 2012.
2. AT Obi, TW Wakefield, N Ballard-Lipka, DM Farris, KJ Roelofs, PK Henke, JA Diaz. Matrix
Metalloproteinase Regulation is Independent of TGF-β in a PAI-1 Knock Out Mouse Model
of Venous Thrombosis. Vascular Research Initiatives Conference, 17 April 2012.
3. J Chung, AT Obi, S Sun, Z Chen, A Gulati, X Xu, W Lin, MS Daskin, AEM Cohn, RM
Reddy. Feasibility of Training UNOS Certified Cardiothoracic Transplant Surgeons within
the ACGME Work Hour Regulations. 24th Annual Moses Gunn Research Conference, 19
April 2012.
4. AT Obi, J Chung, S Sun, Z Chen, A Gulati, X Xu, W Lin, MS Daskin, AEM Cohn, RM
Reddy. Simulation Based Evaluation of Conflicts Between ACGME Regulations and
Adequate Training Opportunities for Cardiothoracic Transplant Surgery. 59th Annual
Meeting, Michigan Chapter American College of Surgeons, 18 May 2012.
5. AT Obi, L McCormick, R Alvarez, K Gallagher, JE Rectenwald. Emergency Endovascular
Aneurysm Repair: 5 Year Experience at a Single Regionalized Referral Institution.
Frederick Coller Society Meeting, Annapolis, MD. 22 September 2012.
6. A.T. Obi, B Jacobs, S Arya, PK Henke, TW Wakefield, LM Napolitano. Therapeutic
Anticoagulation is Indicated for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Critically Ill H1N1
Influenza Patients. Frederick Coller Society Meeting, Annapolis, MD. 22 September 2012.
7. B Jacobs, AT Obi, S. Arya, JE Rectenwald, TW Wakefield, PK Henke, LM Napolitano. Is
There an Indication for Therapeutic Anticoagulation for Venous Thromboembolism
Prophylaxis in Critically Ill H1N1 Influenza A Patients? Chest 2012, Atlanta, GA. 24
October 2012.
8. AT Obi, J Chung, S Sun, W Lin, MS Daskin, AEM Cohn, RM Reddy. Achieving ACGME
Compliance in Training Qualified CT Surgeons: A Simulation Based Feasibility
Assessment. American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, Chicago, IL. 2 October
2012.
Awards:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Greenfield Award for Research Excellence in Vascular Surgery, 2012
Education Award, Michigan Chapter, American College of Surgeons 2012
Best Poster Award, 24th Annual Moses Gunn Research Conference, 2012.
NIH T32 Training Grant
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Matt Ralls, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2011-2013
Research Mentor(s): Daniel Teitelbaum, M.D
Publications:
1. Ralls MW, Blackwood RA, Arnold MA, Partipilo ML, Dimond J, Teitelbaum DH. Drug
Shortage-Associated Increase in Catheter-Related Blood Stream Infection in Children.
Pediatrics. 2012 Oct 8
2. Feng Y, Ralls MW, Xiao W, Miyasaka E, Herman RS, Teitelbaum DH. Loss of enteral
nutrition in a mouse model results in intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction. Ann N Y Acad
Sci. 2012 Jul;1258(1):71-7.
3. Ralls MW, Sueyoshi R, Herman RS, Utter B, Czarnocki I, Si N, Luntz J, Brei D, Teitelbaum
DH. Mesenteric Neovascularization with Distraction-induced intestinal growth:
Enterogenesis. Pediatric Surgery International (Pending)
4. Ralls MW, Sueyoshi R, Herman RS, Utter B, Czarnocki I, Si N, Luntz J, Brei D, Teitelbaum
DH. Development of a novel approach to safely apply distraction-induced intestinal growth:
Use of Reconstructive Tissue Matrix. Pediatric Surgery International (Pending)
5. Ralls MW, Coran AG, Teitelbaum DH Reoperative surgery for Hirschsprung disease..
Semin Pediatr Surg. 2012 Nov;21(4):354-63.
6. Ralls MW, Dimick, JB. Incarcerated/Strangulated Inguinal Hernia Clinical Scenarios in
Surgery: Decision Making and Operative Technique
Poster Presentations:
1. Ralls MW, Miyasaka EA, Herman RS, Teitelbaum DH. Enteral deprivation leads to a loss
of intestinal epithelial barrier function in pediatric patients Journal of the American College
of Surgeons, Volume 215, Issue 3, Supplement, September 2012, Pages S75-S76.
2. Ralls MW, Sueyoshi R, Herman RS, Utter B, Czarnocki I, Luntz J, Brei D, Teitelbaum DH.
Development of a novel approach to safely apply distraction-induced intestinal growth: Use
of Reconstructive Tissue Matrix XXV International Symposium on Paediatric Surgical
Research September 2012
3. Ralls MW, Sueyoshi R, Herman RS, Utter B, Czarnocki I, Luntz J, Brei D, Teitelbaum DH.
Mesenteric Neovascularization with Distraction-induced intestinal growth: Enterogenesis
XXV International Symposium on Paediatric Surgical Research September 2012 Aesculap
Young Investigator Prize-Finalist
4. Ralls MW, Feng Y, Browner PJ, Teitelbaum DH. Alteration In The Intestinal Microbiome Of
TPN Mice Drives A Pro-inflammatory State ASC 2013 (Pending)
5. Sueyoshi R, Ralls MW, Feng Y, Teitelbaum DH. Glucagon-Like Peptide 2 Increases
Efficacy of Distraction Enterogenesis ASC 2013 (Pending)
6. Ralls MW, Gauger PG. Unusual Cause for Respiratory Distress in an Elderly Patient.
American College of Surgeons, Michigan Chapter 2012
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Oral Presentations:
1. Ralls MW, Blackwood RA, Arnold MA, Partipilo ML, Dimond J, Teitelbaum DH. Reduction
in the Frequency of Ethanol Lock Therapy Results in a Marked Increase in Central Venous
Line Access Device(CVAD) Sepsis: FDA-initiated Mandates or a Tragedy in the Making
American Pediatric Surgical Association 43rd Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, USA, May,
2012
2. Ralls MW, Raskind S, Burant CF, Teitelbaum DH. Nutrient Deprivation Leads to Intestinal
Metabolomic Variation. 7th Annual Michigan Metabolomic and Obesity Symposium
Awards:
1. XXV International Symposium on Pediatric Surgical Research September 2012 Aesculap
Young Investigator Prize-Finalist
2. Arnold Coran Resident Teaching Award, University of Michigan
3. Bronze Beeper Award, University of Michigan
4. Golden Beeper Award, University of Michigan
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Sha’Shonda Revels, M.D., M.A.
Academic Development Time: 2011-2013
Research Mentor(s): Arden Morris, M.D., Sandra Wong, M.D., Rishindra Reddy,
M.D., John Birkmeyer, M.D., and Alfred Chang, M.D.
Publications:
1. Revels S, Morris AM, Reddy RM, Akateh C, Wong SL. Racial disparities in esophageal
cancer outcomes (in review).
2. Revels S, Banerjee M, Yin H, Sonnenday CJ, Birkmeyer JD. Racial disparities in surgical
resection and survival among patients with poor prognosis cancer. In press, Journal of the
American College of Surgeons.
Poster Presentations:
1. Revels SL, Morris AM, Reddy RM, Akateh C, Wong S. Racial disparities in esophageal
cancer outcomes. Poster Presentation 23rd Annual University of Michigan Cancer Center
Fall Research Symposium, November 11, 2012. Ann Arbor, MI
2. Revels SL, Morris AM, Reddy RM, Akateh C, Wong S. Racial disparities in esophageal
cancer outcomes. Poster Presentation Moses Gunn Research Conference, April 12, 2012.
Ann Arbor, MI
3. Revels SL, Morris AM, Reddy RM. Limited esophageal cancer care access among AfricanAmerican patients in Michigan. Poster Presentation American Association of Cancer
Research: Science of Cancer Health Disparities, October 29, 2012. San Diego, CA
Oral Presentations:
1. Revels SL, Morris AM, Reddy RM, Akateh C, Wong S. Racial disparities in esophageal
cancer outcomes. Oral Presentation 7th Annual Academic Surgical Congress, February 1416, 2012. Las Vegas, NV
2. Revels SL, Banerjee M, Yin H, Sonnenday CJ, Birkmeyer JD. Racial disparities in surgical
resection and survival among patients with poor prognosis cancer. Oral presentation. 7th
Annual William W. Coon Lectureship in Surgical Oncology. Ann Arbor, MI. May 9, 2012.
3. Revels SL, Banerjee M, Yin H, Sonnenday CJ, Birkmeyer JD. Racial disparities in surgical
resection and survival among patients with poor prognosis cancer. Oral presentation. 81st
William J. Mayo Lecture. Ann Arbor, MI. May 24, 2012.
4. Revels SL, Morris AM, Reddy RM, Akateh C, Wong SL. Racial disparities in esophageal
cancer outcomes. Oral presentation. 59th Annual Meeting & 61st Annual Resident
Surgeons Competition. Traverse City, MI. May 18, 2012.
5. Revels SL, Morris AM, Reddy RM, Akateh C, Wong SL. Racial disparities in esophageal
cancer outcomes. The Cameron Haight Visiting Professor Lecture. Ann Arbor, MI. June 6,
2012
6. Revels SL, Banerjee M, Yin H, Sonnenday CJ, Birkmeyer JD. Racial disparities in surgical
resection and survival among patients with poor prognosis cancer. Oral presentation. 81st
William J. Mayo Lecture. Ann Arbor, MI. May 24, 2012.
7. Revels SL, Morris AM, Reddy RM, Akateh C, Wong SL. Racial disparities in esophageal
cancer outcomes. The Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons.
Traverse City, MI. August 3, 2012
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8. Revels SL, Banerjee M, Yin H, Sonnenday CJ, Birkmeyer JD. Racial disparities in surgical
resection and survival among patients with poor prognosis cancer. Oral presentation.
American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, Surgical Forum. Chicago, IL. September
30-October 3, 2012
Awards:
1.
Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) tuition scholarship, 2011
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Nick Teman, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2011-2013
Research Mentor(s): Jonathan Haft, M.D., Robert Bartlett, M.D., and Rishindra
Reddy, M.D.
Publications:
1. Teman NR, Silski L, Zhao L, Kober M, Urba SC, Orringer MB, Chang AC, Lin J, Reddy RM.
Thromboembolic events before esophagectomy for esophageal cancer do not result in
worse outcomes. Annals of Thoracic Surgery; 2012; 94(4): 1118-25.
2. Teman NR, Minter RM. “Mentors and Mentoring.” Developing a Career in Surgical
Education, ed Sippel R, Pugh C. In press.
Poster Presentations:
1. Teman NR, Silski L, Zhao L, Kober M, Urba SC, Orringer MB, Chang AC, Lin J, Reddy RM.
Thromboembolic events during neoadjuvant treatment of esophageal cancer delay surgery without
worsening outcomes. Presented at Moses Gunn Research Conference; May 12, 2011; Ann Arbor,
MI.
2. Teman NR, Demos DS, Faliks B, Fracz EM, Mazur DE, Rojas-Pena A, Bartlett RH, Haft JW. The
addition of suction augments flow in a novel cardiac support device. Presented at Moses Gunn
Research Conference; April 19, 2012; Ann Arbor, MI.
3. Teman NR, Demos DS, Faliks B, Fracz EM, Mazur DE, Rojas-Pena A, Bartlett RH, Haft JW. The
addition of suction augments flow in a novel cardiac support device. Presented at ASAIO 58th
Annual Conference; June 13-16, 2012; San Francisco, CA.
4. Teman NR, Gauger PG, Mullan PB, Minter RM. Entrustment of General Surgery residents in the
operating room: Factors affecting faculty decisions regarding resident autonomy. Presented at
The University of Michigan Medical Education Day, June 6th, 2012; Ann Arbor, MI.
5. Teman NR, Thomas J, Bryner BS, Haas CF, Napolitano LM, Haft JW, Lowell MJ, Park PK. Nitric
oxide improves oxygenation and can be used to safely transport critically ill patients with severe
hypoxemia. Accepted for presentation at the Society for Critical Care Medicine Annual Congress;
January 19-23, 2013; San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Oral Presentations:
1. Teman N, Silski L, Zhao L, Kober M, Urba S, Orringer M, et al. Thromboembolic events
during neoadjuvant treatment of esophageal cancer delay surgery without worsening
outcomes. Presented at Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society Annual Meeting; 2011
October 20-23; Napa, California.
2. Teman NR, Silski L, Zhao L, Kober M, Urba SC, Orringer MB, Chang AC, Lin J, Reddy RM.
Thromboembolic events during neoadjuvant treatment of esophageal cancer delay surgery
without worsening outcomes. Presented at Society of Thoracic Surgeons 48th Annual
Meeting; January 30-February 1, 2012; Fort Lauderdale, FL.
3. Teman NR, Silski L, Zhao L, Kober M, Urba SC, Orringer MB, Chang AC, Lin J, Reddy RM.
Thromboembolic events prior to esophagectomy for locally advanced esophageal cancer
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do not result in worse outcomes. Presented at The Michigan Chapter of the American
College of Surgeons 59th Annual Meeting; May 16-18, 2012; Traverse City, MI.
4. Teman NR, Gauger PG, Mullan PB, Minter RM. Entrustment of General Surgery residents
in the operating room: Factors that contribute to resident autonomy. Presented at
Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society Annual Meeting; September 20-23, 2012; Annapolis,
MD.
5. Teman NR, Peterson MD, Russo MJ, Ehrlich MP, Myrmel T, Upchurch GR, Greason K,
Fillinger M, Forteza A, Deeb GM, Montgomery DG, Eagle KA, Isselbacher EM, Nienaber
CA, Patel HJ. Outcomes of patients presenting with acute type A aortic dissection in the
setting of prior cardiac surgery: An analysis from the international registry of acute aortic
dissection. Accepted for presentation at the American Heart Association Scientific
Sessions; November 3-7, 2012; Los Angeles, CA.
Awards:
1. Best Poster, University of Michigan Medical Education Day, 2012
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Iris Wei, A.B., M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2011-2013
Research Mentor(s): Diane Simeone, M.D., and Chandan Kumar, Ph.D.
Publications:
1. Kumar-Sinha C, Wei I, Simeone DM. Emerging frontiers in pancreatic cancer research:
elaboration of key genes, cells and the extracellular milieu. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. 2012
Sep;28(5):516-22.
Poster Presentations:
1. Wei I*, Kothari V*, Shankar S*, Kalyana-Sundaram S, Wang L, Ma LW, Grasso CS,
Robinson D, Simeone DM, Chinnaiyan AM, Kumar-Sinha C. Sample-Specific Outlier
Kinases: Targets for Precision Therapy in Cancer. A. Poster session presented at: A. Alfred
Taubman Medical Research Institute Symposium; 2012 October 11; Ann Arbor, MI.
2. Wei I*, Kothari V*, Shankar S*, Kalyana-Sundaram S, Wang L, Ma LW, Robinson D, Cao
X, Grasso CS, Simeone DM, Chinnaiyan AM, Kumar-Sinha C. Outlier Kinases Represent
Personalized Therapeutic Targets in Pancreatic Cancer. Poster session presented at:
American Association for Cancer Research Special Conference, Pancreatic Cancer:
Progress and Challenges; 2012, June 18-21; Lake Tahoe, NV.
3. Wei I*, Kothari V*, Robinson D, Shankar S, Kalyana-Sundaram S, Simeone DM,
Chinnaiyan AM, Kumar-Sinha C. Inhibiting Polo-like Kinase for the Treatment of Pancreatic
Cancer: Targeting Kinase Outliers for Personalized Therapy. Poster session presented at:
University of Michigan Cancer Research Symposium; 2011 Nov 11; Ann Arbor, MI.
Oral Presentations: N/A
Awards: N/A
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Benjamin Bryner, M.D., M.S.
Academic Development Time: 2012-2014
Research Mentor(s): George B. Mychaliska, M.D., and Robert H. Bartlett, M.D.
Publications: N/A
Poster Presentations: N/A
Oral Presentations:
1. Gray BW, Bryner BS, El-Sabbagh A, Rojas-Peña A, Owens GE, Bocks ML, Bartlett RH,
Mychaliska GB. Survival to Discharge in a Premature Lamb After 3 Days of VV-ECLS
Artificial Placenta Support. 23rd Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Conference,
Seattle, WA, September 15, 2012.
Awards: N/A
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Robert Krell, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2012-2014
Research Mentor(s): Justin Dimick, M.D., and Sandra Wong, M.D.
Publications:
1. Reames BN, Krell RW, Ponto SN, Wong SL. A Critical Evaluation of Oncology Clinical
Practice Guidelines. J Clin Oncol. 2012; (Under Review).
2. Krell RW, Wong SL. Desmoid Tumors. Chapter for First Consult (Under Review)
3. Krell RW, Girotti MB, Dimick JB. Extended hospital stay after surgery: a marker of hospital
quality or efficiency? [Abstract, accepted at Academic Surgical Congress meeting Feb
2013]
4. Krell RW, Wong SL. Incorporation of randomized surgical clinical trial results into clinical
practice guidelines. [Abstract, accepted at Academic Surgical Congress meeting Feb
2013]
Poster Presentations: N/A
Oral Presentations:
1. Krell RW, Birkmeyer NJO. Resident involvement in bariatric surgery. Quarterly Michigan
Bariatric Surgery Collaborative Meeting, Ann Arbor, MI. Oct 12, 2012
Awards:
1. NIH T32 Training Grant, Clinical Research Track (PI: Chang AE)
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Bradley Reames, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2012-2014
Research Mentor(s): Justin Dimick, M.D., Amir Ghaferi M.D., and John
Birkmeyer, M.D.
Publications:
1. Reames BN, Reddy RM. Acute Diaphragmatic Rupture Following Open Type IV
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair. JSCR. 2011; 6:5.
2. Waits SA, Reames BN, Englesbe MJ, Lee DD, Punch JD, Pagani FD, Sonnenday CJ.
There is plenty for everyone: transection of the infracardiac inferior vena cava during organ
recovery. Liver Transpl. 2012; 18:490-2.
3. Reames BN, Lin J. Repair of a Complex Bronchogastric Fistula Following Esophagectomy
with Biologic Mesh. Ann Thor Surg. 2012; (In Press).
4. Reames BN, Krell RW, Ponto SN, Wong SL. A Critical Evaluation of Oncology Clinical
Practice Guidelines. J Clin Oncol. 2012; (Under Review).
5. Reames BN, Dimick JB, Birkmeyer NJ, Ghaferi AA. Socioeconomic Disparities in Mortality
after Cancer Surgery: The Role of Failure to Rescue. J Clin Oncol. 2012; (Submitted).
Poster Presentations:
1. Reames BN, Madenci A, Lin J, Chang AC, Orringer MB, Reddy RM.
Natural history of esophagectomy for benign disease in patients with previous esophageal
intervention as children. Poster Presentation. Moses-Gunn Research Conference, Ann
Arbor, MI; April 19th, 2012.
2. Reames BN, Krell RW, Ponto SN, Wong SL. A critical evaluation of
oncology clinical practice guidelines. Poster Discussion. American Society of Clinical
Oncology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL; June 5th 2012.
3. Reames BN, Madenci AL, Chang AC, Lin J, Orringer MB, Kunisaki SM, Reddy
RM. Benign Pediatric Esophageal disease progressing to esophagectomy - a
25-year experience. American Association of Pediatric Surgery, Marco Island,
FL; May 2-5th, 2012. (Submitted).
4. Teman, NR, Demos DS, Reames BN, Pagani FD, Haft JW. Outcomes
following Transfer to a Tertiary Cardiothoracic Surgery Center for
Cardiopulmonary Failure. American Association of Thoracic Surgeons
Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN; May 4th-8th, 2013. (Submitted).
5. Reames BN, Teman NR, Scally CP, Minter RM, Gauger PG. Effect of
ACGME Work Hour Restrictions on Intern Operative Experience, Clinical
Evaluations, and Confidence. Association for Surgical Education Annual
Meeting, Orlando, FL; April 23-27th, 2013. (Submitted).
6. Varban O, Reames BN, Finks JF, Thumma J, Dimick JB. Hospital
Outcomes after Bariatric Surgery in the Modern Era. American Surgical
Association Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, IN, April 4-6th, 2013.
(Submitted).
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Oral Presentations:
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6.
7.
Reames BN, Mathur AK, Ghaferi AA, Scally CP, Fox AC. Complex Biliary
and Gastrointestinal Injuries of Unknown Origin. Oral Presentation. Fredrick A. Coller
Surgical Society Annual Meeting, Annapolis, MD; September 20th, 2012.
Reames BN, Madenci A, Lin J, Chang AC, Orringer MB, Reddy RM.
Natural history of esophagectomy for benign disease in patients with previous esophageal
intervention as children. Oral Presentation. Fredrick A. Coller Surgical Society Annual
Meeting, Annapolis, MD; September 21, 2012.
Yount KW, Reames BN, Kensinger CD, Boeck MA, Thompson PW,
Forrester J, Upchurch GR, Gauger PG, Kron IL, Lau CL. Surgical resident awareness of
financial reimbursement and documentation requirements: results of a multi-institutional
survey. Oral Presentation. Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting, Los Angeles,
CA; January 29th, 2013. (Accepted).
Reames BN, Scally CP, Teman NR, Gauger PG. Outcomes of a PGY-1
Clinical Coverage Scheme Intended to Minimize Night Float Activity and
Maximally Preserve Operative Experience. Academic Surgical Congress, New Orleans,
LA; February 5-7th, 2013. (Accepted).
Reames BN, Ghaferi AA. Searching for the Optimal Surgical Quality
Indicator: Failure to Rescue vs. Readmissions. Academic Surgical Congress, New
Orleans, LA; February 5-7th, 2013. (Accepted).
Reames BN, Ghaferi AA, Dimick JB. Hospital Volume and Operative Mortality in
the Modern Era. Academic Surgical Congress, New Orleans, LA; February 5-7th,
2013. (Accepted).
Madenci AL, Reames BN, Chang AC, Lin J, Orringer MB, Reddy RM.
Factors Affecting Time to Progression for Esophagectomy for Benign Disease. Academic
Surgical Congress, New Orleans, LA; February
5-7th, 2013. (Accepted).
Awards:
1. Frederick A. Coller Surgical Society Research Fellowship Grant, 2012
2. University of Michigan Surgical Oncology T32 Institutional Training Grant, 2012-2014
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Terry Shih, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2012-2014
Research Mentor(s): Justin Dimick, M.D.
Publications:
1. Shih T, Gurney JG, Bove EL, Hirsch JC, Devaney EJ, Ohye RG. Performance of
bicuspidized pulmonary allografts compared to standard trileaflet pulmonary allografts. Ann
Thorac Surg. 91;610-613, 2010.
2. Shih T, Hemmila MR, Dimick JB. “Perforated appendicitis.” In Dimick JB, Upchurch GR,
Sonnenday CJ (eds). Clinical Scenarios in General Surgery: Decision Making and
Operative Technique. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williiams Wilkins. 2012.
3. Shih T, Lin J. “Esophageal Infections.” In Yang SC, Cameron DE (eds). Current Therapy in
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 2nd ed. Elsevier (In Press).
Poster Presentations: N/A
Oral Presentations:
1. Shih T, Gurney JG, Bove EL, Hirsch JC, Devaney EJ, Ohye RG. The Use of Bicuspidized
Pulmonary Allografts: The Michigan Experience. 33rd Midwest Pediatric Cardiology
Scientific Session. Pittsburgh, PA. October 2009.
2. Shih T, Gurney JG, Bove EL, Hirsch JC, Devaney EJ, Ohye RG. Performance of
bicuspidized pulmonary allografts compared to standard trileaflet pulmonary allografts.
Parallel Surgical Forum V: Congenital. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 46th Annual
Meeting. Fort Lauderdale, FL. January 2010.
3. Shih T, Girotti ME, Dimick JB. Reliability of readmission rates as a hospital quality measure
in cardiac surgery. (Accepted, to be presented at the 8th Annual Academic Surgical
Congress 2013 on 2/7/13 in New Orleans, LA)
4. Shih T, Dimick JB. Does Pay-for-performance improve surgical outcomes? Evaluation of
Phase 2 of the Premier Hospital Quality Incentive Demonstration Project. (Accepted, to be
presented at the 8th Annual Academic Surgical Congress 2013 on 2/5/13 in New Orleans,
LA)
Awards:
1. Society of Thoracic Surgeons Looking to the Future Scholarship 2010
2. National Institutes of Health T32 Training Grant “Vascular Surgery: Research Training in
Vascular Biology” 2012-2013
3. Association for Academic Surgery Resident Research Award 2013
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Seth Waits, M.D.
Academic Development Time: 2012-2014
Research Mentor(s): Michael Englesbe, M.D., and Skip Cambell, M.D.
Publications:
1. Waits SA, Wojcik BM, Cai S, Mathur AK, Englesbe MJ. Portal vein thrombosis and
outcomes for pediatric liver transplant candidates and recipients in the United States. Liver
Transpl. 2011 Sep; 17(9): 1066-72.
2. Waits SA, Reames BN, Englesbe MJ, Lee DD, Punch JD, Pagani FD, Sonnenday CJ.
There is plenty for everyone: transection of the infracardiac inferior vena cava during organ
recovery. Liver Transpl. 2012 Apr;18(4): 490-2.
3. Smith M, Hussain A, Xiao J, Scheidler W, Reddy H, Olugbabe K, Cummings D, Terjimanian
M, Waits SA, Campbell DA, Englesbe MJ. Emergency surgery: An important target for a
statewide quality improvement effort. Ann of Surgery. (In press)
Poster Presentations: N/A
Oral Presentations: N/A
Awards:
1. Coller Society Surgical Research Fellowship: 2012-2013 - $25,000
2. University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center Aortic Research Fellowship 2012-2014
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