Top Surgery News
Emory heart team implants new blood-pumping device for first time in U.S.
On Nov. 18, the heart failure and transplantation team at Emory University Hospital (EUH) made history, performing the first-ever surgical implantation in the United States of a brand-new type of ventricular assist device (VAD), which provides crucial care to patients with failing hearts.
An expert team led by veteran cardiothoracic surgeon Mani Daneshmand, MD, successfully implanted a novel magnetically levitated pump, a VAD that has been specifically designed for patient ease and long-term health. The BrioVAD System, made by BrioHealth Solutions Inc., was authorized by the FDA to begin clinical trials earlier this year. Emory became the first site enrolled in the trial to perform the procedure.
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Dr. Christopher Ramos Represents Emory Surgery at Latino Surgical Society Symposium
Dr. Randi Smith Invited to White House National Gun Violence Awareness Day
2024 William Wood Symposium: Final Report
Dr. Bradley Leshnower Leads in High-Risk Aneurysm Treatment
Dr. Craig Coopersmith Honored with 2024 Dean's Distinguished Faculty Lecture and Award
Dr. Ravi Rajani Chosen as President-Elect of Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Society (VESS)
Dr. Randi Smith Wins $2 Million Grant to Support Violence Intervention Efforts at Grady
Faculty Spotlights
Shelly Abramowicz, DMD
Shelly Abramowicz, DMD, was awarded the 2024 ADEAGies Foundation Award in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS). This award, presented by the philanthropic arm of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), is given to oral and maxillofacial surgeons who make significant contributions to education in the field of OMS.
The ADEAGies Foundation identifies and promotes innovative, future-ready oral health initiatives that advance dental education and elevate the dental professions by supporting grants, programs, scholarships and special initiatives that develop leaders in academic dentistry and ensure a robust future faculty.
Dr. Abramowicz's faculty profile >>
Craig Coopersmith, MD
Craig Coopersmith, MD, was inducted into the Emory Millipub Club during the 11th Annual Celebration of Faculty Eminence held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
The MilliPub Club honors and recognizes current Emory faculty who have published one or more individual papers throughout their careers that have each garnered more than 1,000 citations. Such a paper is commonly considered a “citation classic” and represents high-impact scholarship.
Trainee Spotlights
Dr. Brandi Mize Publishes Article in Annals of Vascular Surgery as First Author
Brandi Mize, MD, along with ten co-authors, including Alexis Neill and Drs. Yazan Duwayri and Olamide Alabi, has published a study titled "Evaluating Receipt of Optimal Medical Therapy Amongst Structurally Disadvantaged Groups Undergoing Amputation" in the Annals of Vascular Surgery. The article is available online and will be included in the December print edition.
Dr. Ashley Gagnon Wins EmWELL Microgrant Award
Ashley Gagnon, DDS, PGY-2 was awarded a EmWELL Microgrant Award for her project titled “Enhanced Stress Resilience Training (ESRT) for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents.” Her Emory faculty mentor is Dr. Abramowicz.
EmWELL microgrants are designed to support innovative, well-being focused initiatives across the WHSC. The funding supports ongoing or new initiatives that are evidence-based, and have the potential for sustainability and scalability. Projects could support workplace culture, the nature of the work teams do, or aspects of personal resiliency.
