The Problem of Funding in Surgical Research

"Surgeons may be capable of accelerating the translation of basic research into new clinical therapies. Nevertheless, most surgeon-scientists believe they are at a disadvantage in competing for peer-reviewed funding, despite a recent emphasis on "translational science" by organizations such as the NIH."

Compassion Crosses Borders: SF VA Surgeon T. Sloane Guy Repairs Heart of 7-Year Old Afhgan Boy

Afghan Boy's U.S. Surgery A Success: 7-year old with Heart Defect Came to U.S. With Help of  U.S. Army Doctor

Jonas said Umer owes his life to Maj. T. Sloane Guy, an Army surgeon who took up his cause while on duty in Afghanistan. Guy and others had been working to get Umer to the United States for more than a year.

Genetic Key to Growth of New Arteries Is Identified