Penn State Hershey Surgery Research
As an academic surgery department our faculty is committed to advancing the science of surgery through the pursuit of pioneering research, scholarly activity, and innovation. Research initiatives within the Department range from NIH supported research in bioengineering and the surgical basic sciences to industry sponsored clinical trials to entrepreneurial technology transfer and innovation programs. All divisions sponsor programs of research and scholarly investigation.
Throughout the department there are basic science and clinical research opportunities for students, residents, and faculty. For information and assistance regarding research projects and opportunities, please refer to specific divisional websites or contact our Research Affairs Office.
- The Medical Minute: Genetic testing for breast cancer risk Dr. Rena Kass, director of Penn State Hershey Breast Center, said actress Angelina Jolie’s announcement regarding her double mastectomy is great publicity that will raise awareness about the genetic component of many cancers.More...
- CLIMB program puts families dealing with cancer first Penn State Hershey is hosting another session of CLIMB: Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery. Developed by the Children’s Treehouse Foundation, this five-week program sponsored by Penn State Hershey Breast Center addresses the psychosocial aspects of cancer as they relate to the family unit.More...
- Farmers Market in Hershey launches fourth season On Thursday, May 23, the Farmers Market in Hershey will return for its fourth season with plenty of new offerings.More...
- Penn State Hershey experts to present on IBD In an effort to help patients living with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis in central Pennsylvania, Penn State Hershey Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center experts, led by Dr. Walter Koltun, will host a patient symposium.More...