UW-Madison Department of Surgery

12/30/2025

"Living donation is the gift of a lifetime because a kidney from a living donor often lasts longer than a kidney from a deceased donor."

Dr. Dixon Kaufman, professor in the Division of Transplantation and Director of the UW Health Transplant Center, shares about the new Living Donor Initiative. Read more:

UW Health has launched a new program to educate the public about living organ donation to motivate more people to say “yes” to becoming living organ donors.

12/29/2025

Congratulations to Bailey Donahue, Betsy Golomski and Rick Ziegler for winning our 2025 staff awards!

Bailey Donahue, research specialist in the Gibson Lab, was awarded the John Sopsick Award, which is presented annually to a warrior, an employee who represents the department in a manner of professional persistence and advocacy.

Betsy Golomski, GME Program Manager, was awarded the Layton F. Rikkers Award, which is presented annually to an employee who embodies the qualities that made Dr. Rikkers so very special: emotional intelligence, compassion, and vision.

Rick Ziegler, Chief Financial Officer, was awarded the Mary Marshall "Moving Surgery Forward" Award, which is given to a person who is dedicated to advancing the department's mission.

12/26/2025

Wishing you a bright and meaningful Kwanzaa!

12/25/2025

We wish you a merry Christmas!

12/22/2025

Apoorva Reddy, a postdoctoral fellow under the mentorship of Dr. Heather Neuman, is running a series of studies in collaboration with surgical oncologists at the UW Carbone Cancer Center, exploring the influence of cannabis on sleep for people with cancer.

Alum Apoorva Reddy leads new research revealing how CBD and THC differently influence sleep quality for people with cancer.

12/18/2025

This year, we welcomed 11 new faculty members to the Department of Surgery. We are so lucky to have such exceptional people working in our department.

12/17/2025

Read about the groundbreaking clinical trial that was made possible by Dr. Dixon Kaufman, our Office of Clinical Research, and our whole kidney team and patients.

Despite uncertainty over federal funding, the university’s scientific community continued to advance knowledge and improve lives. Find out how from our favorite UW research stories of 2025.

12/14/2025

Chag Sameach!

12/09/2025

12/01/2025

Approximately 573,000 adults in Wisconsin have diagnosed or undiagnosed diabetes. Drs. David Harris and Jon Odorico are researching ways to tackle diabetes, from altering the body’s chemicals to generating insulin-producing beta cells.

UW School of Medicine and Public Health researchers are seeking new treatments for diabetes and its complications, and searching for a cure.

11/27/2025

Almost a year ago, tragedy struck close to home when a shooter opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, killing a teacher and fellow student and wounding six others. Two critically injured high schoolers were transported to University Hospital where they fought for their lives. Three medical professionals who responded to the shootings, including our own Dr. Adam Brinkman, UW Health’s pediatric trauma medical director, recount that fateful day and the remarkable story of survival.

Nearly one year after a student opened fire on children and teachers at Abundant Life Christian School, three doctors who responded share their stories.

11/27/2025

We are so thankful for our exceptional team members, our beloved patients, and everyone we have the pleasure of working with. From our family to yours, happy Thanksgiving!