Department of Surgery

GI Surgical Oncology News

Dr. David Bartlett’s Term as SSO President Begins

Dr. Bartlett accepts a plaque commemorating the beginning of his SSO presidency

 

David L. Bartlett, MD began his term as President of the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) last month at SSO 2019, the 72nd SSO Annual Cancer Symposium. An internationally recognized pioneer in hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemoperfusion (HIPEC) for complex abdominal cancers, Dr. Bartlett’s research centers on the use of oncolytic viruses to simulate immune function.

Dr. Steven Evans at Kingsley Association Health Fair

Dr. Steven Evans and friends at the health fair booth.

 

On Saturday, April 6th, Surgical Oncologist Steven Evans, MD and members from UPMC Marketing organized a booth representing UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at the Pittsburgh Black Nurses in Action, Inc. Community Health Fair/10th Annual Wellness Day Party at the Kingsley Association. The free community event featured give-aways, free health screenings, lots of wellness tips and information, food, dancing, music, games, and fun while celebrating 10 years of serving the community.

Dr. David Bartlett Presents at Seoul International Symposium of Surgical Oncology

 

David L. Bartlett, MD was invited to present two esteemed lectures at the 2019 Seoul International Symposium of Surgical Oncology, held in Grand Walkerhill, Seoul, Korea February 22-23, 2019. Dr. Bartlett presented lectures on the topics of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) and the specialty of complex general surgical oncology in the USA. Pictures include symposium members and Mrs. Susan Bartlett, NP, who also presented.