The Department of Surgery Research Program

The Department of Surgery Research Program uniquely combines the skills and interests of a diverse cross-section of physicians and scientists towards a common goal of addressing disparities in health, and health care, in underserved populations.  Specific areas of interest range from projects that involve increasing health literacy for a greater understanding of ones treatment options to the more laboratory oriented project of biomarker identification for a variety of cancers.  Additionally, epidemiological studies and screening programs for prostate, breast and colon cancer are in progress, as well as studies identifying factors that result in poor follow-up visits for rehabilitative care and poor adherence to recommended programs for treating Type 2 diabetes. 

Current Research Programs:

Student Research:  Student Stimulus for Academic Research Careers

Identification of serum biomarkers in HNSCC - U54 Pilot Project

Nashville Breast Health Study

Developing Collaborative Healthcare Quality Research at TSU and MMC

Meharry Medical College Prostate Cancer Research Program

Mammography Follow-up in minority and medically underserved women