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Experimental Surgery

Description
Members of this group include faculty from various fields of study related to all aspects of translational research, including basic science and translational research, design and management of preclinical studies, clinical research, and affiliated specialized disciplines, including development of models of human disease, materials and engineering, and regulatory affairs. We seek to enhance collaboration between the remarkably high concentration of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies located within the state and our academic community. This collaboration will enrich the training of graduate students seeking employment within this field, and potentially increase employment opportunities once they have finished their degree. An additional goal is to establish a formal interdisciplinary graduate degree program.

Leadership
The primary contact for this group is Karen Wasiluk (Department of Surgery). Other members of the leadership team include Richard W. Bianco (Department of Surgery) and Bernhard J. Hering (Department of Surgery).

Membership

Please direct questions about the new interdisciplinary graduate groups to Vicki Field, Director of The Graduate School’s Office of Interdisciplinary Initiatives, field001@umn.edu or 612-625-6532.