UAB Division of Breast & Endocrine Surgery Assistant Professor and Global Surgery Associate Vice Chair Lily Gutnik M.D., MPH, has been selected for membership in the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO)’s international committee.

From the beginning of her medical career, Gutnik has focused on improving global surgery equity. She completed her medical degree with a focus on international health, in a combined program between Ben Gurion University and Columbia University. Gutnik previously served as a Fulbright and Fogarty Fellow in Lilongwe, Malawi, where she established and evaluated the efficacy of Malawi's first breast cancer screening initiative.

As a practicing surgeon-scientist, Gutnik has been involved in numerous global surgery equity organizations.

"My ultimate goal has always been to expand access to cancer screening methods in low-resource countries. I am excited to evaluate research initiatives from all around the world becoming a member of SSO's international committee," said Gutnik.

About the Society of Surgical Oncology

Since its establishment in 1940, the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) has been at the forefront of advancing education, research, and quality in surgical oncology and cancer care. Its members spread across 70 countries, embrace values that enable cancer surgeons to expand their knowledge, refine their decision-making skills, and drive better outcomes for patients.

Written by: Julia Kasmirski