In-Service Examination in Pediatric Surgery annually. All laboratory investigations are carried out in the Charles Edison Laboratory for Pediatric Surgical Research, which participates in the Core Laboratory for Vascular Biology of the Department of Surgery. The Charles Edison Laboratory is directed by Dr. Jessica Kandel . The work is funded by a combination of philanthropic, foundation, and peer-reviewed monies. It is staffed by surgery residents, surgical scientists, medical students, and faculty.
Current investigations center on the regulation of angiogenesis in human pediatric tumors.
Other areas of investigation include development of pulmonary capillary beds in fetal organ development, markers of inflammation in biliary inflammation, and control of fetal gut apoptosis in developing intestine. Clinical research concerns outcomes for solid organ blunt injuries and comprehensive evaluation of gastro-intestinal dysmotility. Additional details and information can be obtained by contacting the Program Director or during an interview.