University of Wisconsin MIS: dedicated to patient care and advancing the field of surgery through research and training the next generation of surgeons.
Wisconsin, USA
Joined April 2019
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Come meet our faculty and past fellows! We now have two @FellowshpCouncl spots 1. MIS GI/Bari/foregut 2. MIS GI/Ab wall. Come find out more about us, @WiscSurgery, and living in Madison. #OnWisconsin
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It is hard to imagine that cutting away a portion of the stomach could prevent future Alzheimer’s Disease but here, in our first of many stories to come, we show just that! SG’s effects on the brain are profound and long lasting! @LammingLab @WiscSurgery
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Dr. David Harris, assistant professor in @WiscMIS and PI of @WiscoSurgMetab, talks about the new prevalence of GLP-1 medications and the benefits of consulting your provider prior to starting these medications. go.wisc.edu/3tumx4
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GLP-1 drug popularity is outpacing the science, Madison doctor says captimes.com/news/health/glp…
We are beyond excited to welcome @Kayla_Councell and @lindsaygil6 as the 2027 #MIS/#bari/#foregut and #Hernia fellows! Welcome to @WiscSurgery and to the best MIS family around! #onWisconsin @uchicagosurgery @OhioStateSurg @FellowshpCouncl
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Earlier this month, we hosted an investiture ceremony to celebrate Dr. Luke Funk, professor in @WiscMIS and the Layton F. Rikkers, MD Surgical Leadership Endowed Professor. Thank you to our generous donors and friends that made this possible. go.wisc.edu/904tu3
ALT Dr. Luke Funk and Dr. Rebecca Minter stand next to a banner that has the UW Crest and says "Wisconsin Surgery." Dr. Funk is wearing his investiture medallion.
ALT Drs. Michael Bentz, Luke Funk, Layton Rikkers, and Herb Chen stand together under a screen that is welcoming people to the investiture ceremony
Congratulations to @lmfunk2 who was named the Layton F. Rikkers, MD Surgical Leadership Endowed Professor. We are beyond proud! @WiscSurgery @UWHealth
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Holding potential for developing new treatments for diabetes and obesity, Dr. Andrea Galmozzi, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, and SMPH researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that could boost calorie burning.
Read more: ow.ly/B7zp50YSsLG
ALT Scientist in a white lab coat standing confidently in a busy laboratory filled with scientific equipment and supplies.
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Congratulations to Dr. David Harris for receiving the Vilas Early-Career Investigator Award! #ExceptionalPeople
48 extraordinary members of #UWMadison’s faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of William F. Vilas, recognizing their standout research, teaching and service.
Congratulations and On, Wisconsin!
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Excited to share our latest manuscript completed in collaboration with Dr. Snehal Chaudhari @UWBiochem! Rational Design and Evaluation of Novel TGR5 Agonists for Diabetes mdpi.com/3814322 #mdpimolecules via @Molecules_MDPI
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Dr. Michael Garren, professor in @WiscMIS, recently spoke about the importance of preparing your own meals, moving away from processed foods, and exercise. go.wisc.edu/q3a71x
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@AnneLidor came back home to @GWSurgery and gave an excellent Shorb lecture. Our surgery residents always make us #GWProud
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Dr. Elise Lawson, associate professor in the Division of Colorectal Surgery, recently completed her term as President of the Wisconsin Surgical Society. She concluded her presidency by giving a Presidential Address at the WSS 2025 Annual Conference. go.wisc.edu/fil4xh
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(1/4) We are excited to share our first WiSLiM manuscript! With the help of @LammingLab and @cholsoon_jang, we attempt to challenge the dogmatic approach to post-bariatric surgery diet with some surprising results... @WiscSurgery @WiscMIS @UWHealth sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
such a great achievement! #OnWisconsin
Congratulations to Dr. David Harris, assistant professor in @WiscMIS, for receiving a Vilas Faculty Early-Career Investigator Award! @WiscoSurgMetab #ExceptionalPeople go.wisc.edu/0ooy91
UW researchers tackle diabetes from multiple angles med.wisc.edu/news/uw-researc… Great work @WiscoSurgMetab @uwsmph @UWHealth
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Winner winner chicken dinner! @WiscSurgery residents Drs. Lauer, Praska, and Morrison are #TopGun winners at this year’s Wisconsin Surgical Society meeting! #OnWisconsin @WiscMIS @uwsmph @MinterWiscSurg
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“Bariatric Surgeons Consider Sustainability of Bariatric Surgery in GLP-1 Era.” It was great to be a part of this session! @WiscSurgery facs.org/for-medical-profess…
"As the field embraces a more integrated model of obesity care... there is an urgent need for well-designed, prospective RCTs to define the optimal timing, duration, and effectiveness of GLP-1s and behavioral interventions in this context." jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
