Departmental Highlights Archive
Surgeon as Programmer: Overcoming Obstacles to the Use of Modern Internet Technology for Cardiothoracic Surgery
Ann Thorac Surg 2019; 108:1551-4
Edward M. Bender, MD, Michael G. Rizzo, MD, Shari L. Meyerson, MD, and Joseph B. Zwischenberger, MD
Lyndsay Stapleton published in Nature
Lyndsay Stapleton, MS, is a recent graduate and alumni of a Bioengineering PhD at Stanford University. The Stanford Bio-X Graduate Fellowships offer PhD candidates funding independent of any one lab or grant, freeing recipients to pursue interdisciplinary research and to work with multiple mentors. The Stanford Interdisciplinary Graduate Fellowship (SIGF) Program is a competitive, university-wide program that awards three-year fellowships to outstanding doctoral students engaged in interdisciplinary research. The SIGF supports Stanford doctoral students in undertaking novel, cutting-edge research and pursuing questions that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries.
CT surgeon John W. MacArthur performs 1,000th lung transplant
"This surgery went very smoothly, and the patient had a really good recovery," said MacArthur, who added that he loves doing this type of procedure because of the quick and dramatic improvement in his patients. "It’s challenging, but it’s very rewarding to see somebody who can’t breathe comfortably, or not well at all, go home and not need any supplemental oxygen."
Department research and clinical expertise showcased at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2019
At this year’s conference held in Philadelphia, PA, the Stanford Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery was prominently featured in 20 talks and poster presentations, showcasing a diverse spectrum of the department’s clinical expertise and research accomplishments.
Dr. Mark Berry appointed to endowed professorship
Mark Berry, MD, professor of cardiothoracic surgery, was appointed the Mylavarapu Rogers Professor in Cardiothoracic Surgery. The professorship was established with a gift from Swati Mylavarapu and Matt Rogers to support a faculty member in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Dr. Ioannis Karakikes's paper featured in Nature
Paper title: Activation of PDGF pathway links LMNA mutation to dilated cardiomyopathy
Karakikes and other researcher's findings suggest that the activation of the platelet-derived growth factor pathway contributes to the pathogenesis of Lamin A/C-related dilated cardiomyopathy and point to platelet-derived growth factor receptor-β as a potential therapeutic target.
Drs. Natalie Lui and Jeffrey Yang Receive Awards at the 2019 Western Thoracic Surgical Association Annual Meeting
Dr. Lui received the 2019 Donald B. Doty Educational Award, the purpose of which is to foster innovative educational initiatives in cardiothoracic surgery by WTSA members, and provide an opportunity for the dissemination of this information to other training centers and academic institutions.
Dr. Yang received the Norman E. Shumway Award, which is awarded to the presenting author of the best podium presentation at the annual meeting.
Dr. Craig Miller recognized at the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, receives AATS Scientific Achievement Award
This award is one of the highest scientific recognition awards given by AATS, and recognizes individuals who have made extraordinary scientific contributions to the field of cardiothoracic surgery.
KGO TV: "The Heart of a Warrior: Saving Tom Tolbert"
Bay Area sports personality and former Golden State Warrior Tom Tolbert suffered an aortic dissection in 2017. The documentary shows how Stanford Hospital treated the life-threatening tear near his heart. Dr. Joseph Woo, Chair of the Dept. of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Jason Lee, Director of Endovascular Surgery, and Dr. David Liang, professor of cardiovascular medicine, are interviewed for the story.
Drs. Leah Backhus and Yuanjia Zhu receive TSF funding for cardiothoracic surgery grants
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) has announced 24 new grants totaling $916,500 in support of research and education programs in cardiothoracic surgery. These grants will help advance treatment options for patients with heart and lung diseases and offer much-needed assistance to underserved patients in developing countries, including Kenya, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Uganda.
Dr. Leah Backhus chosen for Thoracic Surgery Residents' Association's 2019 McGoon Teaching Award
The Dr. Dwight C. McGoon Award is an award given annually by the TSRA to an outstanding young faculty member in cardiothoracic surgery in recognition of his or her commitment to resident education and mentorship. Each year, cardiothoracic surgery residents in North America are eligible to nominate a faculty member within the first ten years of their attendingship who has demonstrated a remarkable interest in resident training -- inside or outside of the operating room.
