Surgical Research

Leadership

Name: Hien Dang, PhD
Position: Division Director

1025 Walnut Street
Suite 603
Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Research is at the heart of the mission of the Department of Surgery. Our division conducts a wide range of health science, basic science and clinical research with a focus on bench to bedside efforts and personalized medicine applications.

The diverse interests of our faculty allow for a multitude of cross-specialty protocols. The connections between clinically-based faculty and research-based faculty help facilitate a translational and collaborative approach to research.

Areas of Research Expertise

  1. Pancreatic Cancer
  2. Liver Cancer
  3. Heart and Vascular Physiology
  4. Injury Research and Prevention
  5. Clinical Outcomes

Our Commitment to Research

We provide financial support, personnel, and resources to facilitate research-related programs, including our:

  • Resident Research Lecture Series, 
  • Dynamic Duo Seminar Series,  
  • Saligman Pilot Grant Program
  • Support of residents who pursue coursework towards an MPH, 
  • Support of each resident to pursue at least one year of research experience during their residency, and
  • Incentives for faculty members to pursue academic and scholarly projects, write grants, and serve as mentors.