Welcome to the Academy of Surgical Research!

As President and long-standing member, it is my great honor to welcome you to the Academy of Surgical Research.

We are surgeons, technicians, anesthetists, students, and scientists. We work in big pharma, contract research, and academic settings but no matter where we come from, we’re all united by a shared passion for advancing surgical research.

Many of us have found our place, people, and passion in surgery.  In management, I have also found immense joy in seeing, developing, and fueling that same passion in others.

I encourage all to explore the website and take advantage of everything the Academy has to offer.

• Advance your career or boost your surgical program with our surgical research certifications: Surgical Research Anesthetist (SRA), Surgical Research Technologist (SRT), and/or Surgical Research Specialist (SRS).
• Read cutting-edge Surgical Research in the Surgeries journal.
• Connect with experienced leaders in the field who can guide you in development and expand your professional network.
• Make sure to check out the grants and scholarships offered to assist you in your journey.

For those of you that are already members, take advantage of additional benefits.

• Discounted meeting registration fees
• Access to member contact information, presentations and engaging webinars covering the latest research and innovations
• Technical tips and tricks in our Surgical Saavy newsletter.

Please join us for the 42^nd Annual Meeting at the Wyndham San Diego Bayside in San Diego, CA, from September 23-25, 2026.  We want to see your research.  Until then, stay connected by following us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

I invite you to join us on this ongoing journey of growth and advancement.  Through education, publishing, and connection, let us continually strive to push this field forward—together.

With gratitude and respect,

Jenifer Sweet
President, Academy of Surgical Research