Well deserved. Felicidades! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Honoured to have been elected #ViceChair of the #BJS Foundation. Looking forward to working with outstanding colleagues to advance surgical research, education, and innovation worldwide @BJSurgery @BJSOpen @BJSAcademy @asgbi @SEIQuirurgica

Dr. Yamamoto’s virus research for pancreatic cancer is being highlighted in the New Scientist journal for stopping growth and spreading in three people in an initial trial. Congrats to Dr. Yamamoto and his team on their successful work! Read more ➡️ z.umn.edu/bd7t

"That won't happen to me because I'm young" is a common thought. If you're experiencing symptoms at any age, talk to your doctor about getting screened for colorectal cancer. Visit getscreened.org to learn more about your screening options and take a short quiz. Colorectal cancer is now the number one cause of cancer related deaths in adults under age 50. Have questions? Give us a call on our free helpline at 877-422-2030. #YoungSurvivorsWeek

Ready to advance your endoscopic practice? 🩺 Join us Aug 7–8 in Minneapolis for the North Star Endoscopy (NORSE) Course! 🎟️ Fairview & UMN providers: Use promo code WAIVED7496 to register for FREE! 🔗 Secure your spot today: umncpd.cloud-cme.com/course/…

From the first open-heart surgery in 1952 to AI-powered 3D heart models today, the University of Minnesota is advancing healthcare innovation. Visible Heart® Laboratories is using AI to improve surgical planning, training, and medical device development: bit.ly/4nVtWwH.

Peritoneal carcinomatosis is coming next!

A virus has stopped pancreatic cancer in its tracks in three people in a clinical trial in the US. While larger studies are needed, the results offer hope. Read more from Dr. Masato Yamamoto from @UMNSurgery ➡️: bit.ly/4v1NNwX.

From Buenos Aires to Yale to Minnesota! Carla Rothlin is the new director of University of Minnesota's Center for Immunology, uncovering how the immune system regulates itself and repairs the body. Read her story: bit.ly/4uUXo8Q. @CFI_UMN #Immunology

Foxhipect4 has started to recruit patients, combining neoadjuvant Chemo and HIPEC for T4 colon cancer , coordinating by @HUReinaSofia and @IMIBIC, collaborating with @GrupoTTD and @aecirujanos. More than 1k patients and 23 centers clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT…

Highly recommend- Master class

In celebration of #NationalDoctorsDay, ASCRS Past President Dr. Sonia Ramamoorthy stepped onto the field at Petco Park to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the San Diego Padres game. Turns out years of precision in the OR translates pretty well to the pitcher’s mound, too! ⚾ @SoniaRamMD

When your patient gets his life back, flies fighter jets and helps others…@MNCRSurgery @CrohnsColitisFn @ASCRS_1

Congrats!

Join us tomorrow in PWB 11-157 for #UMNSurgery Grand Rounds! Dr. Julio Garcia-Aguilar will present the UMN CR Distinguished Alumni Lecture.

We join the colorectal community in mourning passing of Dr. Angelita Habr-Gama. A pioneer in colorectal surgery who revolutionized the care of rectal cancer by thinking outside the box. She's an inspiration to surgeons and positively affected the lives of patients worldwide.🕊️

Prof. Angelita Habr-Gama was an absolute titan. It is hard to overstate the profound impact she had on surgical oncology. Before her pioneering work on the "Watch and Wait" approach, radical, life-altering surgery was the unquestioned standard for rectal cancer. It took immense courage, clinical brilliance, and fierce determination to challenge the established dogma of the time. Because she stood her ground and proved what was possible, countless patients worldwide were spared major surgery and given a vastly better quality of life. She didn't just change guidelines; she changed the very philosophy of how we approach rectal cancer treatment, blending rigorous science with deep humanity. As the global colorectal community—including the @TKRCD_ , @ASCRS_1, @escp_tweets @ISUCRS1 @ACPGBI, and @PortalSBCP mourns her passing, her legacy remains alive in every multidisciplinary team discussion, every organ-preserving protocol, and every young surgeon inspired by her pathbreaking career. A truly monumental loss, but an enduring legacy. May she rest in peace. #SoMe4Surgery #AngelitaHabrGama #ColorectalSurgery #RectalCancer #ColorectalCancer #SurgicalOncology #Coloproctology #GlobalSurgery #WomenInSurgery

Very interesting and thorough review from @uchicagosurgery on how the #Microbiome impacts #ColorectalCancer recurrence after surgery. IMHO this is a must-read for anyone who cares for CRC patients. In the future, will we be successfully targeted and manipulating the microbiome for the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer? sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

🕊️ In Memoriam It is with profound sadness that we learned of the passing of Prof. Dr. Angelita Habr-Gama, one of the most influential figures in colorectal surgery and a pioneer whose innovative contributions transformed the treatment of rectal cancer worldwide. Throughout her distinguished career, Prof. Dr. Habr-Gama inspired generations of surgeons and researchers through her dedication to science, education, and patient care. Her pioneering work, particularly in the development of the “watch and wait” approach for rectal cancer, has left a lasting impact on modern surgical practice. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, colleagues, students, and the global colorectal surgery community. Her legacy and contributions to medicine will continue to inspire future generations. Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery #AngelitaHabrGama #ColorectalSurgery #RectalCancer #WatchAndWait #TSCRS

Watch this week's Grand Rounds lecture by Dr. Daniel Leslie! youtu.be/Q_PlhlJ4dOU