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Event flyer titled ‘A Breath of Fresh Air: The Science and Policy Saving Lives from America’s Deadliest Cancer.’ University Faculty Lecture by Dr. Douglas Wood, UW Surgery Professor and Chair, discussing lung cancer early detection and access. Thursday, February 5 at 5:30 p.m., HUB Lyceum, with livestream at uw.edu/ufl. Registration required.

A Breath of Fresh Air: The Science and Policy Saving Lives from America’s Deadliest Cancer

JOIN US FOR THE 49TH ANNUAL UNIVERSITY FACULTY LECTURE Thursday, February 5, 2026 5:30–6:30 p.m. Lecture | 6:30–7:30 p.m. Reception HUB Lyceum or livestream on the lecture website “A BREATH OF FRESH AIR” The science…

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2025 December Surgery Synopsis Newsletter Cover Page

Surgery Synopsis | December 2025

In this issue of Surgery Synopsis, we focus on the impact of philanthropy in education and research within the Department of Surgery—and why your support matters now more than ever.

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The transplant patient, Mary, in a hospital bed wearing a medical gown and covered with a blue blanket next to Dr. Andre Dick. The room includes medical equipment, monitors, and supply panels on the wall.

Seattle Children’s Reaches a Medical Milestone: Its 250th Living Donor Kidney Transplant Surgery

Seattle Children’s performs a complex transplant surgery involving two sisters and the gift of life. SEATTLE, WA. — Seattle Children’s is honored to announce that it recently performed its 250th living donor kidney transplant surgery.…

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Douglas E. Wood MD, FACS, FRCSEd
The Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair

I'm delighted to welcome you to the Department of Surgery website. I invite you to peruse the many facets of our Department described in this site - our nationally and internationally respected faculty, the nature and scope of our surgical programs, our highly regarded residency programs and our exciting research endeavors that include basic, translational, outcomes and clinical research. MORE

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