Current Appointments & Affiliations
Associate Professor of Surgery
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2022 - Present
Surgical Oncology,
Surgery
Associate Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
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2022 - Present
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science,
Pratt School of Engineering
Recent Publications
Genome-based classification of pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma reveals similarities to KRAS wild-type PDAC.
Journal Article J Transl Med · December 24, 2025 BACKGROUND: Pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma (ACC) is a rare primary neoplasm of acinar cell origin. Histologically, it can present as pure ACC or mixed with neuroendocrine or ductal differentiation. We studied whether ACC shared genomic similarities with ... Full text Link to item CiteQuantitative assessment of laparoscopic camera navigation skill: a retrospective cross-sectional study.
Journal Article Surg Endosc · December 23, 2025 OBJECTIVE: To evaluate whether a low-cost, automated tool using trajectory-based metrics and real-time computer vision can objectively assess laparoscopic camera navigation (LCN) skill and distinguish between levels of surgical experience. Laparoscopic cam ... Full text Link to item CiteFeasibility of Peer-To-Peer Surgeon Faculty Technical Skills Coaching in Robotic Colorectal Surgery.
Journal Article J Surg Educ · December 2025 OBJECTIVE: This study presents the results from a pilot faculty reciprocal peer coaching (FRPC) program within the colorectal surgery division at a single institution. DESIGN: This is a pre-post observational study of a group-based 3-hour FRPC robotic porc ... Full text Link to item CiteRecent Grants
Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Multicenter, Pivotal, Single-blind Clinical Investigation Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of the PramStat Sealant Patch for Hemostasis During Abdominopelvic Surgeries
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Sealonix, Inc. · 2024 - 2029Title: NRT-FW-HTF: NSF Traineeship in the Advancement of Surgical Technologies
Inst. Training Prgm or CMECo-Principal Investigator · Awarded by National Science Foundation · 2021 - 2026Medtronic - PSR Study - Pro00108067
Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Medtronic, Inc. · 2021 - 2026View All Grants
Education, Training & Certifications
Albany Medical College ·
2003
M.D.