Welcome to the Academy of Surgical Research!

As President, it is my pleasure and privilege to welcome you to our website—a hub for advancing excellence in surgical research. Whether you’re a long-standing member or new to our community, we’re thrilled to support your professional growth through our diverse offerings.

Be sure to explore all the benefits we provide, including our Certification Program offering you the opportunity to document your expertise in surgical techniques and anesthesia, our Mentorship Program designed to connect you with leaders in the field, and our vibrant publications: the Surgeries peer-reviewed journal, the Surgical Savvy Newsletter, and a selection of our webinars, all rich with the latest advancements and insights in surgical research. Please also visit our social media pages on LinkedIn and Facebook to stay up to date with the latest happenings at the Academy.

Members, don’t miss the member-only section of the website. This exclusive area offers additional valuable resources, including a directory of members with location and areas of expertise, access to additional webinars, presentations from prior annual meetings, and details about scholarship opportunities to help attend our meeting, take certification exams, or pay your annual dues. All these benefits are documented to help propel your career and research endeavors forward. For more information on the benefits of membership and member testimonials please visit here.

Mark your calendars! We’re excited to host our 41st Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, MN September 16–18, 2025 with wet labs to be held at NAMSA’s state-of-the-art facilities. Professionals at any level of their career and students involved in surgical research and experimental surgery in both the veterinary and human medicine fields are all welcome! This gathering is a premier opportunity to share knowledge, network with peers, get direct access to vendors and their equipment, and celebrate the progress in our field. We have a vibrant community from industry, CROs, academia, and government coming together in a supportive environment. All members as well as prospective members and other professionals are encouraged to submit abstracts for posters or oral presentations showcasing your research and innovations in surgical and related disciplines.

Thank you for being an integral part of the Academy of Surgical Research. Together, we continue to drive the future of surgical science and education.

Warm regards,

Jose Negron-Garcia