Overview
Dr. Camarena is interested in utilizing novel technology for the advancement of surgical care in trauma and critically ill patients. Dr. Camarena is currently working on targeted therapeutic delivery utilizing stereo-complexed hydrogel microparticles to mediate inflammation and promote tissue regeneration in the setting of traumatic injury. He has additional interest in studying the mechanisms and potential targets for treatment in endotheliopathy in sepsis. He received his B.S. in Neuroscience from the University of Southern California (2013) and M.D. from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (2021). He is currently completing his General Surgery residency at Duke and plans to specialize in Trauma and Critical Care.
Recent Publications
The importance of diversity within surgical education.
Journal Article Curr Probl Surg · September 2025 Full text Link to item CiteGenome-wide analyses identify 30 loci associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Journal Article Nature genetics · June 2025 Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects ~1% of children and adults and is partly caused by genetic factors. We conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) meta-analysis combining 53,660 OCD cases and 2,044,417 controls and identified 30 independen ... Full text CiteResorbable 3D-Printed Osteosynthetic Plates for Rib Fracture Repair.
Journal Article Adv Healthc Mater · June 2025 Rib fractures are common among blunt chest trauma patients and are a hallmark of severe thoracic injury with high morbidity and mortality rates. The standard treatment of most rib fracture cases is limited to pain control and respiratory support, with the ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
CD154 mediated local immune modulation in rib fracture healing in the elderly: A targeted approach
ResearchPI-Fellow · Awarded by American College of Surgeons · 2024 - 2026View All Grants