The Basic, Translational and Preclinical Research Program aims to achieve bidirectional research translation through closely coupling aggressive and advanced basic research with clinical problems. This unique and ambitious program includes laboratories with exceptional expertise in molecular and functional genomics, proteomics, pathology, pharmacology, biochemistry, physiology, small animal surgeries and animal disease modeling. Research conducted within the program spans the field of surgical specialties. More details about individual research programs can be found below.