SurgOnc Today®

A successful research program requires more than good science—it requires building and leading a strong team. Yet many surgeon-scientists receive little formal training in hiring, managing, and, when necessary, making difficult personnel decisions. In this episode of SurgOnc Today, Drs. Lauren Krumeich, Neal Bhutiani, Stefani Galban, Donnele Daley & Jun Yan discuss practical strategies for recruiting outstanding research staff, identifying the qualities that predict long-term success, fostering a positive and productive team culture, and navigating performance challenges with professionalism and empathy. Through lessons learned from their own experiences, the panel offers actionable advice for junior and established investigators alike on developing and sustaining a high-performing research team.

On this episode of SurgOnc Today, we discuss the complexities of inguinal canal sarcomas, including common presentations and key diagnostics, considerations for resection, reconstruction, and the critical step of assembling a multidisciplinary surgical team.

On this episode of SurgOnc Today, Dr. Frederick Dirbas leads a conversation with Drs. Akiko Chiba and Anna Beck, discussing the evolving landscape of endocrine therapy for hormone receptor positive breast cancer in both the adjuvant and neoadjuvant settings.

In this new episode of Speaking of SurgOnc, Dr. Rick Greene & Dr. Dennis Holmes discuss the article: "Cryoablation: A Minimally Invasive Alternative for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: 6-Year Outcomes of the FROST Clinical Trial" from the April 2026 issue of the Annals of Surgical Oncology.

In this episode of SurgOnc Today, SSO Research Committee member Ricardo Bello talks with Research Committee Chair, Christina Angeles, Vice-Chair Mihir Shah, and Staff Liaison Nick Sautter about all current research grant opportunities and funding increases for the 2027 year. Additionally, they outline all current and upcoming grants, partnerships established with external organizations, and what eligibility and criteria the SSO Research Committee considers when reviewing applicants!