Department of Surgery
The UAB Department of Surgery Faculty Exchange Program hosted its latest cohort of participants in 2025 – featuring visits to partnering institutions across the United States.
Andrea Gillis, M.D., MSPH, an assistant professor in the UAB Department of Surgery, and the team from the Neuroendocrine Cancer Research Laboratory have been awarded for the best basic science oral presentation at the North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS) Multidisciplinary Neuroendocrine Tumor (NET) Medical Symposium.
As a pediatric surgeon and director of the Trauma Program at Children’s of Alabama, Robert Russell, M.D., MPH, cares for the youngest, smallest, and most innocent patients of Alabama. Learn about Russell’s journey to becoming a pediatric surgeon, the cutting-edge research he’s leading, and why he loves his job.
The UAB Department of Surgery is proud to highlight the outstanding research achievements of faculty, trainees, and researchers over the past quarter.
Angela Carter, Ph.D., assistant professor in the UAB Division of Surgical Oncology, has been selected to receive an O’Neal Invests Catalyst Award from the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.
On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, the UAB Pancreatobiliary Disease Center (PDC) hosted an awareness booth in The Kirklin Clinic (TKC), engaging patients, caregivers, and staff in meaningful conversations about one of the most lethal cancers affecting Alabama and the nation.
Sarah B. Bateni, M.D., MSW, MAS, an assistant professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, was recently featured on the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Education Series podcast.
Adam Beck, M.D., director of the UAB Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, has been elected as the Chief of Medical Staff-elect (COMS-elect) for UAB Medicine.
The UAB Division of Transplantation recently performed a split-liver transplantation – marking the first use of this life-saving procedure at UAB and Children’s of Alabama (COA) in almost a decade.
The UAB Department of Surgery is honored to welcome Jacqueline Garonzik Wang, M.D., Ph.D., as director for the Division of Transplantation and co-director of the Comprehensive Transplant Institute.
For December, the UAB Department of Surgery is featuring Dr. Lacey Swenson in its monthly Access & Engagement Committee spotlight.
UAB General Surgery Residency Program resident Alizeh Abbas, M.D., has been selected as a recipient of the UAB Office of Postdoctoral Education Travel Award.
Thanushri Srikantha, a participant in the UAB Department of Surgery Short-Term Research Experiences Advancing Medical Students (STREAMS) program, has earned national recognition for her summer research under the mentorship of Demario Overstreet, Ph.D.
On Thursday, Nov. 20., the Heersink School of Medicine honored 20 faculty members at the Fall 2025 Endowed Chairs and Professorships Reception. This event recognizes Heersink faculty who have made major contributions to research, education, and clinical care.
UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO) honored 33 graduates of the Emerging Leaders Series (ELS) fall 2025 Cohort 4 during a ceremony held on Thursday, Nov. 12. The cohort completed a multi-session program designed to strengthen leadership capability for emerging leaders across the enterprise.
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Robert Cannon, M.D., surgical director of the UAB Liver Transplant Program, recently joined UAB MedCast to discuss liver transplantation for colorectal metastases and the evolving role of transplantation in oncologic care.
UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery Assistant Professor Demario Overstreet, Ph.D., has been awarded substantial funding through the National Institutes of Health for his innovative research program, titled “Contemporary human models of postoperative pain: A biopsychosocial investigation in general surgery.”
Margaux Mustian, M.D., MSPH, an assistant professor in the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, is one of the fall 2025 graduates of the UAB Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead (SAIL) program.
UAB Department of Surgery Senior Communications Manager Emily “Emme” Stewart was awarded the 15 Within 15 Young Alumni Recognition Award from her alma mater, the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama.
With the chilly weather in the air, summer may feel like a distant memory; however, that sun exposure you soaked up this summer on the lake, beach, or hiking trail, may be catching up with you.
This month, we’re excited to feature Division of Breast & Endocrine Surgery Assistant Professor Victoria Huynh, M.D., for this month’s UAB Department of Surgery’s Access & Engagement Committee Spotlight.
The UAB Department of Surgery is excited to welcome two new faculty members in the month of November 2025: Drs. Eliot Gagne and Lauren Theiss Gleason.
UAB General Surgery ResidentEmily Baird, M.D., M.A., has been elected to serve as the Resident/Fellow Councilperson at-Large for the Excelsior Surgical Society (ESS), an organization affiliated with the Military Health System Strategic Partnership of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
From its vibrant culinary scene to its stunning Appalachian foothills, Birmingham is gaining recognition as both a medical hub and a city where life outside the hospital thrives.
UAB Department of Surgery Division of Breast and Endocrine Surgery Assistant Professor Lily Gutnik, M.D., has been selected to participate in the 2026 Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Presidential Scholars Program, a prestigious initiative that recognizes early-career surgical oncologists demonstrating exceptional promise in academic leadership, mentorship, and research.
UAB Medicine’s Leadership Development Office (LDO) celebrated seven distinguished faculty members from the seventh cohort of the Sharing Authentically to Inspire and Lead (SAIL) program at a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 21. The program, facilitated by Celeste Morgan, Ph.D., CDMS, senior leadership development specialist, is designed to help early-career faculty strengthen their leadership skills, refine their academic identities, and chart clear, sustainable paths toward long-term success.
Medical student Hari Pradhyumnan was recognized at the 2025 UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Medical Student Research Day (MSRD), where he was awarded first place in the Surgery category for his outstanding research presentation.
Emily "Emme" Stewart, senior communications manager of the UAB Department of Surgery, has been elected to the board of directors Association of Academic Surgical Administrators (AASA), serving as chair of the communications committee.
This year signifies a remarkable milestone for the UAB Department of Emergency Medicine—30 years of delivering life-saving care, excellence in clinical training, and driving innovation.
The UAB Department of Surgery was honored to recognize the second-annual awardees of the Moore-McDougal Staff Excellence Awards in Surgery on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the annual Surgery Staff Town Hall.
The UAB Department of Surgery has launched a new wellness initiative, through YogaLab Birmingham, to offer free yoga classes to faculty, residents, and staff through the end of October.
The UAB Department of Surgery is honored to welcome two new faculty members to the department – Drs. Jillian McCabe and Shelby Svientek.
Zain Hashmi, M.D., an assistant professor in the UAB Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, is a 2025 recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Support of UAB and Shared Governance.
Numerous members of the UAB Department of Surgery were recognized as new fellows of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) at the 2025 Clinical Congress in Chicago, Illinois.
UAB Division of Breast & Endocrine Surgery Assistant Professor Andrea Gillis, M.D., MSPH, Associate Professor Sophie Dream, M.D., MPH, and Advanced Practice Provider Kelly Lovell, CRNP, were recently featured on UAB's MedCast Podcast.
UAB Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Professor Marty Vander Noot, M.D., is a 2025 recipient of the UAB Medicine Excellence Award.
Nicole Rademacher, M.D., a research resident in the UAB General Surgery Residency Program, was named the Most Esteemed Postdoc at the UAB Postdoctoral Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Ceremony.
Melodie Pierre is a Clinical Research Coordinator I in Dr. Daniel Chu’s lab, where she supports ongoing clinical and translational studies aimed at advancing outcomes in colorectal surgery.
For the 16th consecutive year, Children’s of Alabama has been ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
Abhishek Parmar, M.D., an associate professor in the UAB Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, has been invited to join the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) Continuing Education Committee and to serve as the co-director of the SAGES Train the Trainer Program.
The UAB Department of Surgery is proud to announce that Executive Administrator, Mary McDougal, MPA, has been awarded the 2025 Dean’s Excellence Award for Staff for her role in overseeing the administrative functions of the Department of Surgery and its 650 faculty and staff.
The UAB Department of Surgery is proud to announce the recent promotion of ten faculty members.
Ten Heersink School of Medicine staff have been honored with the 2025 Dean’s Excellence Awards. Now in its third year, the Dean’s Excellence Awards for Staff recognize individuals who have made significant and meaningful contributions to the school’s mission through their work in education, service, and research.
UAB’s Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) team was recently featured on a podcast for WOC teams nationwide.
The UAB Department of Surgery is proud to spotlight the exceptional research accomplishments of our faculty, trainees and research staff.
UAB Department of Surgery Professor and Vice Chair of Basic Research Aurelio Galli, Ph.D., D.Sc., and UAB Division of Surgical Oncology Assistant Professor Angela Carter, Ph.D., along with their research team, were featured on the cover of Science Signaling and in ScienceAdvisor.
The UAB Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) has been awarded its third consecutive three-star rating in the Society for Vascular Surgery’s Vascular Quality Initiative (SVS VQI) during its annual evaluation.
The 2025 American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress is almost here! As many members of the UAB Department of Surgery begin to pack their suitcases and double-check their conference itineraries for their arrival in Chicago, Illinois, make sure to keep the following event details in mind.